throgmartin Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) I wanted to post this since the pres srelease came out today. More importantly I wanted everyone to know I am not going anywhere. I will continue to participate in this forum, take phone calls and answer e-mails from members who have questions. It just may take a little longer for me to respond. I also will continue to attend rally's. I have been working towards this goal and I am not getting any younger so with the staff we have now the Getting was Good to fly the coop. I just wanted to dispel any rumors that I was packing up and heading off into the wild blue yonder never to be heard from again. God Bless & Merry Christmas everyone 🙂 Press Release: https://rv-pro.com/news/throgmartin-holdings-president-retire-jan-1?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20191223 RVP ENEWS (1)&utm_content=&spMailingID=22624233&spUserID=NjE3MjYxMTUxOTYzS0&spJobID=1641601232&spReportId=MTY0MTYwMTIzMgS2 Edited December 23, 2019 by throgmartin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryB Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Good luck in retirement, Chris. If you're like me, in a couple of months you will get bored with retirement - and start something new. I look forward to seeing what that will be. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throgmartin Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 Mike: That is hilarious. Ingrid and the kids said they would approve my retirement under one condition..... No More Businesses. 🙂 We shall see. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McGarvie Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Good for you, Chris. Congratulations! I know you will enjoy your semi-retirement. Beautiful airplane! Is that a DA42? Best, Jim McGarvie 2002 Monaco Knight 30PBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena154 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Chris, I want to thank you so much for all you've done for the RVing community. Your knowledge and support has been invaluable and we look forward to seeing you again at the rallies. Congratulations and you certainly deserve to spend more time doing what you want. Patricia Neuzil 06 Monaco Diplomat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr4Film Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Well it's about time! Congratulations! Now your life is entering "phase two" which I have been in for the last 10 years now and I am still trying to figure out when I had time to work at my previous 46 year career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Sheriff Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Congrats Chris, should we start a pool as to how long it takes to go beyond your hobbies. Enjoy the next stage of life and always remember, you are in charge of your life, no one else. Live life to its fullest. Best regards, Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanwill52 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Good luck, Chris. You know you are welcome to hook-up at my house anytime. And there is a regional airport large enough for corporate jets just a few miles from my house. Van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynnwalter Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Chris/Ingrid Its always later than we think. Congrats! See you in March? At least your staff. Frank & Jeannie Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Lind Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Congratulations, Chris! And......I want to know more about that airplane! Looks really sweet! Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Nodine Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Congratulations Chris. I only completely stopped working about 2 years ago. It took me awhile to adjust to all the extra time but I have grip on it now.😊 Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throgmartin Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 Jerry, the D-42 is a twin diesel. Cruises at 175 at 60 % power. Ceiling of 18,000 ft. It climbs out at around 1,500 fpm. It is a very docile aircraft and handles real well. The hardest part for me was learning the avionics. It is more advanced then some airliners. I admit the work load was busy in the cockpit. I am going to log more time next year in it. I had no problem adjusting to the stick controls as I have flown other stick aircraft. I am too old to build time so I just log hours in unusual aircraft ( Tiger Moths, etc. ). 2020 will bring more variety as I am going to log some time in a T-6 Texan and I have some sim time scheduled in a 737 NG. Next on the list will be a WACO and more time in the D-42. In other words, I will fly anything with wings and an engine. I fly for the fun, excitement and freedom of the skies. I must be doing something right up there as I haven't killed myself yet. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltwade3@yahoo.com Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Chris, What is that gorgeous aircraft you are leaning on? larry wade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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