The Last Workday

Here's me hard at "work" on my last day! (Yeah, right!)

Dolores

Here's my coworker, Dolores, putting the finishing touches on a perfect event.

She not only arranged every last detail of this party, she also learned every single detail of the job I left so she can carry on after I'm gone. I couldn't have left it in better hands! (Just call her Wonder Woman!!)

The Gift

My generous coworkers were so glad to see me go they pooled their loose change and bought two trees and a bench for my backyard!

They even came and planted them for me! (Well, not the bench. They just dropped that off.)

The Husband

Fortunately Juan was able to leave his work early and attend.

We held the party at Bo's toolroom which is located just beyond the centerfield fence at Sancet Field on campus. What a great view!

The Family

The family was well represented. Jan and Ma & Pa made the perfunctory appearance. (Thanks!!)

Generous Vendor

RSC Equipment Rentals catered lunch for everyone! They're one of our favorite vendors, of course.

Good Food

And Good Company

Some More of the Guys

The Gold Watch

Well, I chose a nice clock, instead of a gold watch (or the standard plaque).

That's my very LAST boss, Bill, representing the dozen or so I worked for over the years.

Carrot Cake, Of Course!

Kathia

Kathia worked with me in Grounds for many years before transferring elsewhere in the department.

Texas Red Oak

Planting day!

They even brought some fall flowers for color while the trees are getting established!

This Quercus texana will be a medium-to-tall tree whose leaves turn red-orange in the fall.

Purple Orchid Tree

I loved the White Orchid tree on the UA campus so thought this variety would give us some interesting color.

See more about it at this website: http://www.floridata.com/ref/B/bauh_var.cfm

3:1 Ratio

Let's see, three supervisors and one hard worker. Yup, must be a Government job!

Just kidding! They all worked (some) and everyone had a great time. Thanks SO MUCH everyone!!