tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post8733832286146787168..comments2024-03-08T20:22:10.733-08:00Comments on Climbing the Digital Mountain : The Last Day of Rockbridge Middle Schoolgeniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17475608100401444065noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-7377868428670558312013-10-02T10:57:47.150-07:002013-10-02T10:57:47.150-07:00wow, that would be quite an emotional day! someon...wow, that would be quite an emotional day! someone asked me just yesterday if I missed teaching (I've been retired 8 years.) the answer...no. I miss the companionship of colleagues and kids' hugs, but the endless hours spent on prepping, grading and time on my feet? not a bit do I miss that.Nonniehttp://nonniesobservations.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-57922446110006078742013-09-26T12:19:28.638-07:002013-09-26T12:19:28.638-07:00Wow, you had been there a long time!!
I'm happ...Wow, you had been there a long time!!<br />I'm happy for you that your sunset turned into a sunrise :)Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14267623476290975654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-34870698361447053672013-09-26T03:50:34.034-07:002013-09-26T03:50:34.034-07:00oh that must have been a rough day, especially giv...oh that must have been a rough day, especially given how many years you worked there! good luck on the new teaching job, and i love that sigs, so cute!Tanya Breesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949602989774270159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-29215199119608794762013-09-26T03:50:33.806-07:002013-09-26T03:50:33.806-07:00oh that must have been a rough day, especially giv...oh that must have been a rough day, especially given how many years you worked there! good luck on the new teaching job, and i love that sigs, so cute!Tanya Breesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949602989774270159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-2437837346242062022013-09-25T19:42:25.825-07:002013-09-25T19:42:25.825-07:00A day that would ensure all the precious memories ...A day that would ensure all the precious memories are tightly tucked in the treasure chest and a new treasure chest waits to be opened. I too can never retire. Always a teacher.Gemma Wisemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466540188839321484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-41365765053364926102013-09-25T19:11:40.143-07:002013-09-25T19:11:40.143-07:00Good for you getting another teaching position!
It...Good for you getting another teaching position!<br />It is always a deep cut when a school closes forever.VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-20809662879930646922013-09-25T18:51:20.133-07:002013-09-25T18:51:20.133-07:00Looks like a good day.Looks like a good day.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361781616939928650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-31119667020236515652013-09-25T18:35:25.846-07:002013-09-25T18:35:25.846-07:00Congratulations on your retirement, and subsequent...Congratulations on your retirement, and subsequent unretirement.<br /><br />This year I have 40 years in the Energy industry. I never really planned it that way. I have no plans to leave.Yogi♪♪♪https://www.blogger.com/profile/00411274031147372579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-49296029320265289362013-09-23T06:55:15.056-07:002013-09-23T06:55:15.056-07:00it is always sad when a chapter is closed in oens ...it is always sad when a chapter is closed in oens life. Especially when it was a good one. Hope your new job will be good also. NatureFootstephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340635075481959029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-59764766202505589232013-09-23T05:31:39.506-07:002013-09-23T05:31:39.506-07:00Certainly a sad day, but on the other hand excitin...Certainly a sad day, but on the other hand exciting to begin again. I remember you talking about this Genie and wish you well in your new position. Have fun kiddo. Great photos. Hi to Bud. lolLilliStJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06771499579700164919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-69197975477554210702013-09-23T02:01:02.093-07:002013-09-23T02:01:02.093-07:00I am glad you have another teaching job! But very ...I am glad you have another teaching job! But very sad to see the school close, I am sure there are lots of wonderful memories there! Have a happy day! eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-46546735978242924122013-09-22T22:14:48.881-07:002013-09-22T22:14:48.881-07:00Hello Genie
What a great length of service - well ...Hello Genie<br />What a great length of service - well done!<br /><br />I hope you enjoy your next school as much.<br /><br />A lovely mosaic of "last day" photos.<br /><br />Have fun<br />ShaneShane Pollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674612132049839026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-794665471874810652013-09-22T21:23:40.831-07:002013-09-22T21:23:40.831-07:00So sad your school closed but happy you were able ...So sad your school closed but happy you were able to find a job in a new one, Genie! Happy Mosaic Monday!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-55308666385090009032013-09-22T18:50:03.900-07:002013-09-22T18:50:03.900-07:00One chapter ended and another one started, good lu...One chapter ended and another one started, good luck.A Garden of Threadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02311416568496969279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-48955711637042200692013-09-22T16:59:39.935-07:002013-09-22T16:59:39.935-07:00A nice collection of memories for you. I'm gla...A nice collection of memories for you. I'm glad you have another job!podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-70022499798924370372013-09-22T15:40:12.017-07:002013-09-22T15:40:12.017-07:00Oh what a sad day. But like the sign says maybe i...Oh what a sad day. But like the sign says maybe it's just the beginning. So glad you have another teaching job to look forward to!Grandma Barb's This and Thathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06639649601385700411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-65057955209548372542013-09-22T14:29:18.753-07:002013-09-22T14:29:18.753-07:00Yes, a nice photo, A beautiful day full of emotion...Yes, a nice photo, A beautiful day full of emotions! Greetings!<br />Leovihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970831445283294241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-77215171457012191302013-09-22T14:29:02.828-07:002013-09-22T14:29:02.828-07:00Yes, a nice photo, A beautiful day full of emotion...Yes, a nice photo, A beautiful day full of emotions! Greetings!<br />Leovihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970831445283294241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-59194047620742488942013-09-22T14:20:17.976-07:002013-09-22T14:20:17.976-07:00you will forever be a teacher. i was blessed by yo...you will forever be a teacher. i was blessed by your teaching that day we got together. it is just in your nature through & through. ( :Elizabeth Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06646711693473956020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-56085822789953604162013-09-22T13:59:08.395-07:002013-09-22T13:59:08.395-07:00Genie I don't know how you keep on going. I ha...Genie I don't know how you keep on going. I have been retired full time for six years and have no desire to work any more. Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408980791673021797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-3891654296668031812013-09-22T13:57:56.864-07:002013-09-22T13:57:56.864-07:00Oh that was sad it has closed why is that but like...Oh that was sad it has closed why is that but like Tex said. Not your final of teaching.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944680374762156997.post-83227798600410624142013-09-22T13:51:44.292-07:002013-09-22T13:51:44.292-07:00i am glad it was not your final day of service. bu...i am glad it was not your final day of service. but i am certain it was emotional...TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.com