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Old 12-23-2017, 01:23 AM
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After 41 years as a professional scientist, a molecular biologist, Six Sigma Black Belt and Design for Six Sigma Master Black Belt, I retired from full-time professional employment today! And tomorrow is my birthday!!! Now that every day is "Saturday", it's time to start living...and becoming a famous photographer!

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Old 12-23-2017, 01:26 AM
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Wow, congratulations & Happy Birthday. You’re certainly good at photography so go knock ‘em dead.
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Old 12-23-2017, 01:31 AM
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Stephen, a big life event and a nice change of pace for sure. Congrats and best of luck with your photography endeavors.

I'm sure we will be seeing some of your work and very much looking forward to it. The photo examples above are stunning.
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Old 12-23-2017, 01:37 AM
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Congratulations...and happy birthday, Stephen. And best wishes on your photographic endeavours.
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Old 12-23-2017, 02:42 AM
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Stephen.......I am happy for you. It is glorious to gain full ownership of your time. Congratulations on retirement from a remarkable career and the many contribution to mankind through your work. It is now time to reap the rewards and pleasure of all that dedication to others. It is now time to play full time doing exactly what you wish to do with each day. You have earned it.
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Congratulations Stephen, on your career and accomplishments, on your retirement, and on your gift for photography.
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Congratulations Stephen, and a happy Birthday.
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Congratulations Steven!!!
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Old 12-23-2017, 06:29 AM
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Stephen,
Congratulations! I 'retired' from full time professional employment 1.5 years ago.
You are in for a real treat - being on control of your own time. I'm having a blast and I'm sure you will too.
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