Au Revoir, Not Goodbye
By Mitch Berg
Joe Doakes from Como Park emails:
When I turned 62, that number really hit me hard. In my mind, 62 is
OLD. It should be retirement age. I should be sitting on a beach
looking at snowbunnies in bikinis. I should be sipping a brewski as
walleyes nibble my bait. I should be finishing the book I started to
write before Covid. I should be taking my grandkids to the shooting
range and the magic shop and the ice cream parlor but I’m not doing any
of those things.So I’m taking a break. I’ve really enjoyed writing for Shot In The
Dark, the back-and-forth in the comments, but it’s time to focus. Take
good care, everybody. I miss you already.Joe Doakes
We’ll keep your seat warm for you, Joe.
July 28th, 2022 at 11:11 am
Wait til you hit 67, JD. Take care. I look forward to your return.
July 28th, 2022 at 11:24 am
Ah, JD is not going anywhere, he’ll be lurking in the shadows, just watch
July 28th, 2022 at 12:14 pm
I’ll be missing your pithy commentary, Joe, and look forward to your return.
July 28th, 2022 at 12:58 pm
Be well JD. Miss you already also – hope to read something from you again soon
July 28th, 2022 at 1:31 pm
NO! Say it ain’t so, Joe!
God speed good sir! Stay well and don’t stay away too long.
July 28th, 2022 at 1:34 pm
Enjoy, JD!!
July 28th, 2022 at 2:31 pm
“Peevee from Powderhorn emails:”
July 28th, 2022 at 3:28 pm
Happy for you, saddened for all of us here! We sure going to miss you!
July 28th, 2022 at 4:46 pm
Thanks for your insights. As good as Mitch is with his musings, you are often a step or two ahead of him.
Enjoy.
July 28th, 2022 at 5:01 pm
Blessings to you, Joe.
July 28th, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Hey your 60s are the fun decade. You’re a sexagenarian. Enjoy.
July 28th, 2022 at 6:35 pm
I nominate Peev to replace Joe Doakes!
July 28th, 2022 at 7:26 pm
Think of the word count, UMMP. Staggering waste of electrons
July 28th, 2022 at 7:36 pm
JD- I’ll miss you. Hope your sabbatical is shorter not longer. Don’t feel like your slipping. Should you toss off an occasional bon mot.
July 28th, 2022 at 9:18 pm
I’m with Blade, think of the CO2. Best of luck JD, will miss your musings.
July 28th, 2022 at 11:22 pm
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July 28th, 2022 at 11:22 pm
Damn. I’m gonna miss my daily SITD. However, I applaud you signing out and enjoying life. Revel in every amazing day. It is truly the life that you’ve earned. I learned this, starting in 2019. Never been happier, never loved life more. I wish the same for you.
July 29th, 2022 at 4:58 am
Just so we’re clear – Joe is taking a break.
Me, Mr. D, Jeff Kouba and First Ringer aren’t going anywhere (that I know of).
July 29th, 2022 at 1:46 pm
Tight lines Joe! 🎣
July 29th, 2022 at 3:23 pm
“Me, Mr. D, Jeff Kouba and First Ringer aren’t going anywhere (that I know of).”
In the words of Chief Dan George: “Endeavor to persevere” .
March 31st, 2023 at 6:08 am
Enjoy your break, Joe. 62 isn’t old. Neither is 72, which is where I am. You become old when you can’t rise to meet the challenges life throws at you.