Bill's Dave & Buster's Party

We had a light turnout on July 10, but tons of good food at the party we threw at Dave and Buster's for Bill's F-22 buddies. Those who could not attend were missed.

As you can tell from the picture, there were a few laughs. Among other things, Emma "let" Bill beat her at 8-ball.

Bill's Lockheed Retirement

Bill worked for Lockheed for 25 years. He worked on the C-130 and F-22 assembly lines, did a stint as a research mechanic where he and his team tested an F-22 against all types of torture, and even worked in transportation for a while. His final months were spent in Quick Turnaround. That's Bill in the black tee-shirt.

Bill's family members attending the party included his wife Betty Baker, his son Shane Baker, his ex-mother-in-law Sarah Johnson (grandmother to Shane), his granddaughter Alison Baker and her mother Janice Baker.

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Betty's Silverpop Retirement

This is the first of many posts, hopefully for years to come. Thought I'd start with thanks to everyone for my Silverpop retirement party. It was lots of fun, and the loot was great! I just wish the people from outside Atlanta could have joined us somehow.

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Walking out the last day felt pretty weird. I have worked steadily from the time my daughter entered daycare in September of 1974 until June 30, 2009, with time off only for vacations and illnesses - never unemployed! I really appreciate Silverpop's willingness to use my services on a contract basis for a while. It will make the transition to "bum" easier and even bring in a little money.