Thanks for all your good wishes. It was hard to go through the nasties from work but I'm getting past it. I think I'll be ok on Sunday though I do feel I may have some tears as the memories come rolling in.
Have spent the past 2 days posting photos on display boards. That is a good way to stay on track. So much to smile about.
I just ran out to get some KFC and ran into a former student/assistant who had gone out on her own a few years ago (and failed) but who I heard is involved with the new studio. But I put the olive branch forward and we had some sweet words and even hugs. She seemed surprised that I was not bitter and relieved for it. I think she might have some good things to say about me to the others. At any rate - my behaviour didn't hurt.
So tommorrow I'll host 50 at my house for our family reunion then the retirement is on Sunday. Josh invited me to Toronto after that for his sister and nieces birthdays and then I'm back to the cottage. Good stuff!