I wanted to do something to commemorate the milestone. Searching for 'fifth year retirement presents' gave me lots of links for wedding anniversary presents but not much else. Eventually I decided to use those ideas as my inspiration. The traditional fifth wedding anniversary gift is wood. The modern gift is silverware.
I figured Tony didn't want any more tchotchkes, so instead of a gift made out of wood I made a donation to Forest ReLeaf of Missouri which will plant a tree in his honor.
As for silverware, the diner I took him to for breakfast had some darn good food....and utensils 😀.
Time really flies! I love how you comemmorated it. -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteTrees are indeed a most proud legacy.
ReplyDeleteAlthough neither of us will be around to see the fully-grown tree I like the idea of planting for the future.
DeleteThat is lovely!
DeleteDear Kathy your wisdom brought tears of joy to my eyes 🥹
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful thought to plant tree in his behalf 🤗
I learned from you such special tradition ,thank you and happy retirement to your hubby dear friend 🙏♥️
Thank you for your kind words.
DeleteHow nice to mark a five-year retirement anniversary.
ReplyDeleteSince Tony retired during COVID everyone was working from home. He wasn't able to have any type of commemoration at the office, so I thought it would be nice to do something now.
DeleteWhat a nice retirement anniversary gift!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteI love it! I think every reason to celebrate we should celebrate. Life passes too quickly.
ReplyDeleteCrystal, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I agree that life moves quickly, and it's getting even the faster the older I get.
DeleteSo how does Tony feel about being retired for 5 years? I only vaguely remember that marker as we were doing a lot with the grandkids as they were only getting ready to start public school. That's when things changed for us as they needed to be present for school, not traipsing around with the grandparents. I was also volunteering with the local historical society, giving tours to third graders at one of the historical landmarks in the county. We put a new roof on our house that year, so I guess that was my 5 year gift!
ReplyDeleteI do believe he is enjoying the retirement journey.
DeleteHow nice! I hope he is enjoying retirement.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Forest ReLeaf before. I get all my trees from the Arbor Day Foundation located in Lincoln Nebraska. I'll have to check out this Missouri group.
ReplyDeleteIt seems to me that it would cost less if the trees didn't have to be mailed.
DeleteThis is very special and so thoughtful. Being in the Nursery Business (trees) I love the idea of trees being planted in honor or memory of people. You did good!!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteCongratulations to Tony on five years of retirement! That’s a huge milestone. The tree donation is such a thoughtful 'wood' gift, and you can’t beat a good diner breakfast for the 'silverware' part. Hope you both had a fantastic day celebrating!
ReplyDeleteIt was a wonderful day.
DeleteSo lovely. Hopefully he is enjoying his retirement.
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