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Our good friend and Old Gas member Tom Buckles, is enjoying his last day on the job--TODAY! Tom has had an extensive career with the US Postal service in Indianapolis and is headed to work for the last day of his postal career! There will be an informal gathering of employees at a "retirement party" at Tom's workplace and today will be the last day Tom is required to work there!
What does this mean to the gas & oil collectibles hobby???
WELL ITS BIG NEWS! Tom has full intentions of diving into his gas pump parts business, FULL TIME!
If you have ever been to Tom's place, you will realize that there is no shortage of work available. This gas pump parts occupation that has consumed so much of his free time, will suddenly become his main focus, and the opportunities are endless for him! Hopefully, with his main focus on his parts business, Tom will be able to find more time to kick back and enjoy life!
Tom's friends have been after him for several years now, to take the retirement available from his job, and get out there and enjoy his real passion--GAS PUMPS! If you're reading this and have a moment, take time to post a little note and congratulate Tom on this new endeavor!
Maybe I can get over there and talk him into a ride in that crusty old Superbird that sits in his shop! LOL Congratulations TOM!
Everything Cities Service
Specializing in old Gas Pumps
kwfrith@gondtc.com
Cell#-701-739-6133
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Wow, what a feeling that must be to walk out of work for the last time. Bitter/Sweet I imagine in some ways. But more sweet than bitter for sure.
Congratulations Tom!!!
Steve Coppens
Always interested in Sunoco items!
Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!
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That is awesome Tom, the day has finally come!
FREEDOM oil items wanted.
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Congratulations Tom ! Dave
Dave Jones
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Tom I couldn't be happier. It will be 5 years January 7th that I walked out of work for the last time and its awesome!!! If it any time you need something to do call me and I'll find something for you!!!!
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Congrats and enjoy your retirement Tom.
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Congrats. Tom, What a awesome way to start the holidays! Hope all goes well for you in the New Year. I look forward to continued business with you. Brian
Looking for anything to do with The Rapson Tyre Co.
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Congratulations Tom! It was a bittersweet day for me six years ago come March 1st. Great feeling that last day,but I do miss the friendships I had built working day after day with others.
Good news is you will have plenty time to see those friends if you want.
*Wanted Pierce Pennant Petroleum*
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Tom,
Enjoy your retirement and see you at the shows.
Congrats...
Scott Shipers
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Congrats Tom! I've been in free mode for several years now and I can tell you that you'll love it. Just don't make the mistake of working harder now than when you were officially "working"! I've got to get by and see you sometime, especially now that I know you've got a Superbird......Gary
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Congrats Tom!
More sweet than bitter for me. I hope you'll find retirement and being your own boss to be very sweet.
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Way to go Tom. Now go and find those parts I need! Please.
Have gas all the time
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Congrats Tom.
Hope to see more of you,and that Superbird too.
Collecting Vintage Sunoco
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Congratulations Tom! Enjoy your retirement! ... Les
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From carrying the mail to diving into gas pumps everyday - talk about a great transition.
Congratulations Tom!
Steve
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