Malcolm Needs ☆ Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Well, that's me finished. I am officially retired from work - but not from this wonderful site! kef, lph, exlimey and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 My heartfelt congratulations to you! Malcolm Needs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudiK Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Congratulations! Malcolm Needs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1R2 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Congrats! Malcolm Needs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlimey Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Jealous......... Malcolm Needs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMILLER Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Congrats Malcolm! Thanks for sticking with us! Scott dot, Malcolm Needs and John C. Staley 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankerGirl Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Wow, I really didn't think I'd see the day. Congratulations Malcolm, and I'm glad you will still be around on here! dot and Malcolm Needs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontgomery Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Congratulations Malcolm, you have retired alive and the future is all yours! Thank you for your contributions and for any future and wonderful advice. Malcolm Needs, John C. Staley and dot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMcCord Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Congratulations and ENJOY! Malcolm Needs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csjuarez Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Congratulations! Enjoy your retirement years. I hope you do continue to monitor and participate in this forum as your knowledge and expertise are invaluable! dot, Malcolm Needs and AMcCord 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albaugh Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Congratulations!! Enjoy your freedom and thanks for your involvement and expertise. Malcolm Needs and AMcCord 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likewine99 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Congratulations and enjoy. Glad you are staying with us! Malcolm Needs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macarton Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I'll behind you soon I hope. Lots of world out there for me to photograph. Have fun. Malcolm Needs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgouc Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 You made it! Yea! I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I recently retired & it is fantastic. No more unpaid 24/7 call. No more having to come home early at night cause I have to be at work at 0600 the next day. Enjoy your new life! BBR, Malcolm Needs, John C. Staley and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonlady97213 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Congratulations! I'm a wee bit jealous because I have a few years left before I get to hang up my lab coat. Enjoy your free time to the max! Malcolm Needs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbostock Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Congrats Malcolm! Malcolm Needs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyredone Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Congratulations, Malcolm!! Your sense of humor is wonderful, but the knowledge I've gained from your expertise... PRICELESS! John C. Staley and Malcolm Needs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galvania Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Well, I would also say Congratulations, except I know that you don't WANT to retire. Health Service's loss. But do enjoy your retirement. There are plenty of interesting places to visit, posts to write.......You know. Try not to drive your wife crazy! Malcolm Needs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I'm so glad to hear that you will not be retiring from this site. I always appreciate a response from you, even (especially) if I have posted something that was incorrect because I consider you to be one of the great minds in the Blood Bank World! Thank you for being willing to share your vast knowledge with the rest of us! Likewine99, Mabel Adams and Malcolm Needs 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Needs ☆ Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) Although other people may not agree (some vehemently I suspect), I do not usually boast, however, in this case, I am going to make an exception. This is a note I received from Joyce Poole yesterday, of which I am inordinately proud (in fact, I nearly blubbed when I read it). It runs as follows, "Dear Malcolm, I am so sorry that I could not join you and colleagues for your retirement "DO". I would have loved to be there to help give you the send off you deserve. You have contributed so much to the world of blood transfusion over your long and distinguished career. You are a special person to me and I like to think I played a small part in sowing the seeds of your enthusiasm for blood transfusion during your formative years at IBGRL. You went a long way afterwards and put a lot of time and energy into teaching others and encouraging them to do things PROPERLY. So, so important. In recent years there have been a lot of obstacles to us doing what we love to do best - the practice of blood group serology. For me, I feel I left at the right time. I hope you feel that too. Wishing you a wonderful stress free and happy retirement. Love, Joyce" "Sowed the seeds"? Joyce not only sowed the seeds, but nurtured the seedlings and looked after the fully grown plant! A quite wonderful mentor. Edited November 13, 2016 by Malcolm Needs mcgouc, John C. Staley, Cliff and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMcCord Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 What a wonderful note! Malcolm Needs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galvania Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 You are quite right to be proud. Thanks for sharing it with us. Malcolm Needs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANORRIS Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Very happy for you....and very jealous...lol 2 more years for me. Malcolm Needs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBR Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 congratulations and enjoy the stress free life!!! Malcolm Needs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kef Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Hi Malcolm, I just want to add my congratulations on your retirement. I wish you much happiness in this new chapter in your life. I have both enjoyed and learned very much from your posts, I thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I look for your input on these challenging topics, am glad to hear you are not leaving us! Karen Finegan MT(ASCP)SBB Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix AZ Malcolm Needs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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