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The primary purpose of this website is to organize a
"Retirement Party" for New York Flight Attendants. We've heard from FA's
from all bases and welcome all retirees to share their photos and stories
in his section. Maybe even give us some tips for the party!
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Retirees have an active bulletin board. To view it click here:
C.R.'s Honeybuns
Mary was based at JFK in the late 70's and from there went to DFW and
IOR. She retired in 2001 while based at IOR. Mary is living in Tucson,
AR and loves retirement! She keeps in contact with Jeannette
Armstrong and Nancy Cook and says they are going on a three
month world cruise this winter. Sounds good to me. |
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Duke and I built our retirement home in Summerlin (Las Vegas) in
1997, so I transferred from JFK and commuted to IDF before retiring
in April, 2003. Like everyone else, I became too involved in
volunteer work and even started up a business as a fashion
consultant for a high-end line of designer clothing. Two years
later, I found myself working harder than ever and realized I had
more time off when I was flying! So, I closed the fashion business,
resigned from Junior League, and decided to be retired again. I now
spend most of my leisure time working out at the health club and
taking physical fitness classes (Core, balance ball, tai chi).
Sitting on our patio and looking out over the golf course at the
mountains and the lights of Las Vegas is so peaceful and enjoyable,
but we have fabulous dining and entertainment just 20 minutes away!
What a great place to live!!!!
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Lovada Poel - Lovada has
retired and is living in Upstate NY is the summer and Spruce Creek, FL
in the winter. Spruce Creek is a fly in community and Jim and Lovada
both have their airplanes there. In addition to their flying they also
have an RV that they use for traveling.
Lovada was based in NY for many, Many years and finished her career in
MIA/ IOR? |
Barbara Kaye writes: I was in ORD (class 68-25) from then until April 1978;
BNA until 1981, DFW until 1988, BNA until 1995, ORD until 1996; the
remaining time at DFW INTERNATIONAL. |
I retired from American in June 2004, but did not stray to far from
aviation. My twenty years at JFK will always remain a very special place
in my heart and will be what I remember first and most often when I
think of my flying career. The last 13 years of my career was spent
commuting from Atlanta, GA to MIA. I retired from AA while based in MIA.
I am now a part-time Cabin Safety Instructor for General and Business
Aviation pilots, F/A's, and mechanics here in Atlanta. Love it! See you
all in May.
Patrich6@bellsouth.net
Pat Richardson |
Ellen Miller (center) retired in SFO after 35 years. |
A long time JFK FA!
I am living my dream of retirement in Hawaii,and still spending part of
the year in Virginia. I miss everyone in New York, as I did every day I
was based in DFW.
Retirement is great..more than I had hoped for. Miss the friends, but
not one day of flying!
Janis Turner
dhcottage@yahoo.com
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I retired June of 2005 after a wonderful career starting in 1964, I
always knew I'd be part of the " jet set " just didn't plan on
working so many of the trips! I've been based in LGA, BUF, DCA, LAX,
LAX-I, IOR, AND IMA. In my last years of flying I flew CRAF and military
charters in and out of the Middle East. I live on the West Coast of Fla,
outside of Sarasota, and am currently president of the Gulf Coast
Kiwis. We have luncheons almost monthly and would love to have snowbird
visitors join us. You can reach me at
thegulfcoastkiwis@mac.com.
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I
moved to San Diego, flying out of LAX until my retirement in 2001,
but my "flying" heart will always belong to JFK! So many treasured
memories. It was wonderful to see Jill, Glenna, Jenny, and Ginny at
the Kiwi Convention here in SD this past May (Sandy Kroehler and
Marie Lockbaum were there, too). I'm active in the SD Kiwi Club, and
proud to say we have been able to make contributions to WINGS, and
hope to make it our official charity in 2007. Co-chairing the
decorating committee for convention kept me busy for many
months; happy to pass it along to Houston for 2008! Also have
been active working as a real estate agent, but finding something
"grounded " that can rival the passion I had for flying isn't easy!
Although I don't miss flying in general, there are times I'd give a mi$$ion
to work a trip with my friends again! Kathe Votsis
katscat@att.net |
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Judy and Ted (retired AA Captain) are still flying! Only now it is in a single engine Beech.
They go between Wellfleet, MA, Boynton Beach, FL, and Treasure Cay in
the Bahamas. Judy was based all over the system, including JFK She ended
her career in MIA.
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"I flew out of JFK from 1989 until 1994; then, transferred to IMA
and retired, effective April 1, 2003.
I presently live in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, a wonderful small,
friendly, western town with a hot springs resort right in the middle
of "downtown", the Rocky Mountains to the East and smaller mountain
ranges surrounding the area. One of the national forests in our
area called (of all names) the San Juan National Forest and the
river which runs through town is called the San Juan River!!! This
area is a four seasons outdoor paradise. Durango is one hour to our
west; Denver is five hours north; and Albuquerque is four hours
southwest. For those of you so inclined, do plan a trip and give a
call...I am in the phone book.
"To all with whom I've laughed, danced, drank, and toured...and
with whom I have shared a heartfelt moment, shed a tear, triumphed
over adversity and tragedy because of our strong spirits, dedication
to service and our unspoken courage, I treasure you in my heart and
honor you always because I know, first hand, Flight Attendants are
much more than meets the eye!"
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 Tricia Tozier
I retired in May 2006, from Boston Intl, and am now living in Tucson, AZ. As you can see by the photo I sent, there is a new "man" in my life. His name is Mylo, he is much younger than me, and we go to dressage show together! I am still married to Ret. Capt. David Tozier, and we are out here in the southwest living the good life. Although I can't make the reunion this year, I really look forward to attending the next one. As everyone says, "I don't miss the flying, I miss the F/A's", that is certainly true for me, but I also miss the "galley gossip"! My e-mail address is ridetriciaride-yahoo.com, would love to hear from you all.
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Millie Sellers
I too have joined the ranks of the retired. I received the "bum's rush" out of JFK in mid March when I told them I wished to retire April 1. Joe took early retirement the same day. He was still Captain on the 777 in MIA. I know you saw him at your retirement party in BA. Well, needless to say not very many realise I even retired. I miss my friends but I do NOT miss the commute. Joe & I are settling in TENNESSEE!!! Get to Dollywood and give us a ring. Love to see you. You have my E-Mail so feel free to share it and to keep in touch. I am learning to use this MAC so I will answer the mails I get as quickly a I can. I would love to hear from AA friends.
milliesellers-gmail.com
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Carol
Rothrum writes: I retired in April, 2003
after 40 years with AA. I was based in ORD and MIA. I moved up from MIA to a
55 and up golf cart community. The population is about 75,000 and will top out
at 110,000. It's a great place.
The Villages
Anyway, we started a FA Club several years ago and we now have 78 flight
attendants from many different airlines. I thought that you might want to have
a look at our web site.
Villages
FA Club
Bunny
Allan
has a slideshow of her career with
great shots of many uniforms. To view click here.
Bunny's Slideshow
 
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