1		Normal service on Monday? I’d say your guiding hand will be sorely missed but unfortunately you told someone you’d be on the other end of the phone if needed and they’ve now spread it around the office… So, I guess normal service resumes on Monday?
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2		In keeping with tradition R C Sheriff once said, “When a man retires and time is no longer a matter of urgent importance, his colleagues generally present him with a watch.” True. But in Timothy’s case, with your wonderful family and plethora of hobbies and passions, I know you’ll just be swapping one set of important appointments for another. For that reason, we’ve decided to keep with tradition...
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3		Thanks for listening... So says Robert Half, “there are some who start their retirement long before they stop working.” I don’t doubt it – just not in Ian’s case. His focus and tenacity is such that I’m astounded he’s made time to listen to this speech instead of sending one last email... But then again, Ian’s unwavering dedication has helped make our business what it is today.
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4		Goodbye tension, hello pension I saw a great greetings card the other day: it read, “Goodbye tension, hello pension!” Indeed. While I have many wonderful things to say about you, Faith, I find the words are sticking in my throat because, frankly, I’m jealous as hell!
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5		Shame about the cheese Patrick, I will leave you with these brief words of advice from the great Gene Perret: “It's nice to get out of the rat race, but you have to learn to get along with less cheese”.
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