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Old 03-08-2019, 10:16 AM   #51
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Congrats Keith!

Enjoy and hopefully you’ll still have time to share stories and pics w/ us!

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Old 03-07-2020, 12:20 PM   #52
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It's been over a year Keith, how's retirement treating you?
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Old 03-07-2020, 04:00 PM   #53
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Dear Keith,
It's a honor for me to congratulate you. If you have nothing to do visit me in Munich Germany
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Old 03-08-2020, 12:51 AM   #54
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Dear Keith,
It's a honor for me to congratulate you. If you have nothing to do visit me in Munich Germany
After me and my wife.

I've retired twice first one was forced got hurt and couldn't perform the duties. Second was after 12 years couldn't take corporate bullcrap anymore . 9 years and I dont miss it at all but for some reason I work harder now than when I was working
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Old 03-08-2020, 12:12 PM   #55
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I'm really late on this!

Congratulations Keith! That is quite the accomplishment. I hope this past year has treated you well.
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Old 03-10-2020, 07:01 AM   #56
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Thanks for asking, guys. You are correct – it’s been one year on the dot.

I was off for about 3 months and then went back to work at another auto manufacturer. Got a lot done in that period of time, including whipping the Haulmark back into shape (brakes, wheel bearings, fixing the doors, etc) and selling the Airstream. Mostly: tires. Six new tires for the Haulmark, 4 new tires for the Airstream, 8 new tires for my pickup (summer and winter tires), 2 drag radials and 2 drag slicks for the Chevelle. I was getting a workout swapping tires around.

Anyway – I knew I wanted to go back to work somewhere and not touch that sweet, sweet GM pension money, which is tucked safely away. I got a contract job offer as a result of the only interview I had. I’m doing Accessory Design release, so a lot of vinyl graphics packages, rear spoilers, almost did an off road remote snorkel (got canceled, due to cost), etc. I have already done one Special Edition package from concept to production, which had some accelerated program timing, brought it home on time and within budget. It’s fun to do some artistic stuff: the styling guys have been pretty hands off, so I take out my pencil and start sketching on photos or line drawings and run it through the formal approval process. Usually once they see what I have done they’ll have some comments or modifications, but it is pretty much my work in the end. It’s nice to not be tied to the assembly line, too. Eight hour days feel kinda long - I think a six hour workday would be just about right.

I’m glad it’s starting to look like spring around here. Now I need another three months to whip the open car trailer into shape (brakes, wheel bearings and paint) and rub on my truck a bit. I’m also building a new motor for the Chevelle which needs to get finished up and installed (my engine builder went racing this weekend instead of staying home working on my stuff). I rebuilt the trans in the Grand Prix, too – had that out and back in within about a week.

Did a podcast interview with C10 nation a few weeks ago. Ronnie Wetch had been on my case for quite a while to do that and the time finally seemed right.

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Other than that – just trying to keep all the balls in the air.

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Old 03-10-2020, 09:06 AM   #57
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Glad to hear you are having fun. Let us know where you're running the Chevelle, I have threatened the wife with visiting the drags this summer....
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Old 03-10-2020, 09:10 AM   #58
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Sounds like you are having fun and getting some stuff done. Glad to hear you are enjoying it!
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Glad To see you are still around the forums Keith. I always loved reading your story’s and write up.
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Old 03-10-2020, 12:30 PM   #60
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Congratulations Mr. Seymore .

I'm coming up on my fourth year of retirement after decades of being a Journeyman mechanic then 32 years in the civil service my Sweet told me to come home, we'd travel, keeping busy is the key here, I don't know how I ever got anything done before .

Looks like you're on track to enjoy it .
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keith,
congrats on the retirement.... for 3mo. anyways! . I had an ex- uncle (in law) that worked at the Arlington plant for atleast 30yrs. My dad was a gen. man. at a dealership in Ohio for many years before he past.... my love affair with G.M. (trucks) has been in my blood since I can remember!! I have listened to the podcast and you are a very well spoken man & very sincere. it would be cool to have you find your way out here (AZ) again and to be able to meet you, maybe Ronnie & Dino can find a way to "bribe" you to get out here...Dino's get down!!

take care sir!!

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Old 04-23-2020, 06:31 PM   #62
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Congrats Keith well deserved
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