AnonyMouse_19762 Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 .............a long and very happy retirement :1b (So........having totally 'messed up' and mistakenly decided that Cait wasn't in fact retiring yet - imagine my 'horror' when I discovered that yes she has retired :blink: .......I have apologised to her - would have sent a card at the very least....... then it occured to me that I know she has helped so many forum users in many different ways)...... Decided that we should have thread dedicated to Cait! For me Cait has become a real friend albeit a virtual one - there are not many days that we don't have an email chat :1b and we have shared many highs and lows both professional and personal over the past five years....... Please add to this thread in tribute to a truly lovely lady as she hangs up her pre-school boots! :1b 10 Quote
AnonyMouse_47865 Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Ahhh Happy Retirement Cait. I hope you will still be contributing to the Forum, as like Sunnyday I have got used to seeing you everywhere on it xx 2 Quote
AnonyMouse_13453 Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Awwwww! Thank you both! How very, very kind. 2 Quote
AnonyMouse_26037 Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 I want to say something too but I'm not quite sure what. You write so many friendly, helpful things and I have really loved joining in those long, rambling, banter filled threads that often have you there. You were part of the first one I ever felt brave enough to join in and made me feel so welcome! 2 Quote
AnonyMouse_30128 Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 well cait i am often to be found at pre-school quoting your sage advice! how you do what you achieve on the level of funding i do not know. If you come down south make sure you pop in.Love to you and your family (thank you sunnyday for a fab introduction too!) 2 Quote
AnonyMouse_19782 Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Dear Cait, one of the first to welcome anyone to the Forum and often the very first to give or offer advice whether here or PM. As said before me, please don't disappear from the forum you would be missed far too much. I will wish you a happy retirement from your current pre-school but feel that once you have re-settled you may well go looking for a little something else. 2 Quote
AnonyMouse_8466 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Happy retirement Cait. I hope you'll have more time for adventures of the the flying helmet and celery kind from now on! Whatever else you get up to, be sure to stop by and let us all know! :1b 2 Quote
AnonyMouse_13453 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Happy retirement Cait. I hope you'll have more time for adventures of the the flying helmet and celery kind from now on! Whatever else you get up to, be sure to stop by and let us all know! :1b Is that with the whisk as well? Hehe 1 Quote
AnonyMouse_11396 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Happy retirement wishes Cait, do keep in touch and let us know how things are going.. 1 Quote
AnonyMouse_1469 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Cait.....................dearest Cait, always there when I need her............................forgives me when I ignore her for ages then pop up with a plea for help, or to proof-read paperwork. I couldn't do without you, so retire if you must, but keep visiting..............there'll be whole lot of new folk joining here who will need you too. xxx 3 Quote
AnonyMouse_9650 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Sending my wishes to for a happy retirement and also very much hoping that you will keep popping into the forum - like many others I have found so much useful information from your posts and enjoyed many of your witterings xx 2 Quote
AnonyMouse_25639 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Happy retirement to you Cait! It's such a long-standing joke at pre-school when I discover one of your brilliant posts and most useful forms etc. and show my two members of staff who always say "Is that from Cait?" and when Ofsted were so impressed with "My Unique Child" they did explain it was from "my friend Cait". Although we have never met I feel I know you and will so miss your words of wisdom. You have so much knowledge and I appreciate how generous you have been in sharing this with us all. xx 3 Quote
AnonyMouse_3139 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Good grief, seems just yesterday you were telling us you were retiring next year. I hope you fall happily and easily into retirement, I'll bet you had a massive send off from all the families you've been part of. I've been here 10 years and i'm pretty sure you have been too, thanks for the wonderful, level headed advice and ideas you've shared over the years. 3 Quote
AnonyMouse_7120 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 HaPpY ReTiReMeNt Cait......you do realise this will give you more time to swat up and keep us up to date with what's happening in early years ;-p 3 Quote
AnonyMouse_5970 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 We'll allow you to retire from your career Cait, but not from the forum! I hope your retirement brings lots of fun and family, adventures and happy times. :1b 2 Quote
AnonyMouse_12960 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Oh my goodness, I've sat here now for ages trying to think how best to say thank you...I just can't find the appropriate words. You have always been so kind, supportive, knowledgeable and wise. You are always willing to share your thoughts and ideas and let others benefit form your experience. You have been both an inspiration, and life saver over the years, not just to me, but to so many users of this forum. May I simply say, thank you, and wish you every happiness in the next stage of your life's adventure. You are a true star! Edited July 24, 2014 by eyfs1966 3 Quote
AnonyMouse_13453 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Thank you all for your generous and kind words. You have all supported and helped me too and I am proud to call you friends. I often quote you all and show off your planning and other forms so that we can trial, amend and discuss at staff meetings. I'm really grateful to you all, and I don't plan to go anywhere! I'll still be here reading all your posts and sticking my two-pennyworth in! 3 Quote
AnonyMouse_13457 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 I too am so grateful for all the ideas and advice I've picked up from you Cait (and all the other members of the forum ). Have a really happy retirement - bet you'll soon be saying 'How did I ever manage to fit work in !'. Best wishes korkycat 2 Quote
Guest Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 happy relaxing, exciting, busy, mind-blowing what ever you want , make or choose retirement enjoy xxxxx Quote
AnonyMouse_19733 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) ...a very happy and long retirement to fill with fun and family, good luck Cait" I'm retiring too but I know I am going to miss all our lovely families so much :huh: Definitely not going to miss all the admin and paperwork though Edited July 24, 2014 by Pimms o'clock? Quote
AnonyMouse_22029 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Oh! 2 great forumers retiring. I hope this does not start a trend. Good Luck both of you, you have brought so much wisdom and fun to us all. 1 Quote
AnonyMouse_19762 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Posted July 24, 2014 I'm retiring too WHAT :blink: I have missed this.......when did you decide that...... Oh Pimms - hope everything is OK........ Happy, happy retirement to you too....... 1 Quote
AnonyMouse_8466 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Is that with the whisk as well? Hehe Its all down to a matter of preference, don't you think? 1 Quote
AnonyMouse_8466 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 I'm retiring too but I know I am going to miss all our lovely families so much :huh: Definitely not going to miss all the admin and paperwork though Oh Pimms! I hope your retirement is a long and happy one! xx 1 Quote
AnonyMouse_19782 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Happy Retirement Pimms! Hadn't realised you were contemplating this at all ! You are another one who should not disappear from the Forum, lots of valuable experience in your posts too. 1 Quote
AnonyMouse_13453 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 I wonder, could I print this out and use it for a reference? 1 Quote
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