A commenter retires
Thursday, Oct 22, 2015 - Posted by Rich Miller
* From the commenter known as “DuPage Dan”…
Mr Miller,
I am closing my nearly 26 years as a state employee. Today is my last day working at the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.
While I may visit the blog from time to time, it is unlikely I will be posting since I am also leaving the state and traveling much over the next several years.
I appreciate this venue, and all the hard work you put into it. I may not be on the same “side” as you are but I appreciate having a monitored forum to see what other folks believe and say. There are few venues where this can occur, as you well know.
Take care, sir and all the best for you in this great state.
Daniel McNeil
What a classy way to go out.
Thanks, man. Have a great retirement.
- Formerly Known As... - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 3:49 pm:
DuPage Dan - All class, to the end. You will be missed. Kudos on your work at the GAC.
- Anon - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 3:50 pm:
And we always thought DuPage Dan was Dan Cronin
- Give Me A Break - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 3:50 pm:
Best of luck to you Dan. Thanks for your service to the people of Illinois. Always like reading your thoughts on current issues in Illinois.
- The Captain - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 3:51 pm:
I wish you a long and thoroughly enjoyable retirement.
- lake county democrat - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 3:53 pm:
(If this were twitter I’d be favoring - health and happiness to you sir!)
- Honeybear - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 3:54 pm:
Blessings DuPage Dan! Thank you for your 26 years of service.
- Huh? - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:03 pm:
Safe travels.
- @MisterJayEm - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:03 pm:
Happy trails, DuPage Dan.
– MrJM
- RNUG - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:06 pm:
Darn. I enjoyed reading your comments.
Seriously, enjoy your retirement and do everything on your “when I retire” list while you still have the health to do it.
- walker - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:06 pm:
Wonderful commenter. Best wishes.
- A guy - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:07 pm:
Enjoy retirement. Enjoy the travel. Thanks for the service in a tough place to work a lot of the time. Good Health!
- Bogey Golfer - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:08 pm:
Congratulations on your retirement and best wishes. I enjoyed reading your posts.
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:09 pm:
- DuPage Dan -
My heartfelt congratulations. I wish you nothing but the best and hope you enjoy your retirement.
That note, that’s pure class. Speaks volumes about you, and the class act you are.
Take care of yourself, and thanks for your service to Illinois.
Oswego Willy
- illini - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:09 pm:
Wishing you a long and healthy retirement. Thanks for your perspectives and comments.
- Not quite a majority - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:10 pm:
Retirement is fantastic! Best of luck, Dan, in your travels and don’t be a total stranger — who knows, you might end up visiting more than you think (at least here on the blog).
- Blue dog dem - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:11 pm:
Good luck and good health!
- thunderspirit - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:15 pm:
Best wishes to DuPage Dan as he rides off into the sunset of his own choosing!
- Charlie Wheeler - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:16 pm:
Thank you for the insights you’ve shared here and for your service to the people of Illinois.
Best wishes for a long, healthy, and happy retirement!
Charlie Wheeler
- downstate commissioner - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:21 pm:
Respected your comments about various subjects-enjoy retirement…
And Rich-thanks for sharing this…
- Fiercely Independent - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:22 pm:
Thanks for your comments on this blog, Dan. We’ll miss you, but retirement is a great gig!
- Qui Tam - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:23 pm:
Best wishes DD. Your note to Rich sets a good example of how to retire from a blog.
- Team Sleep - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:26 pm:
Take care Dan! In my best Aldo Raine voice, “Reevaderch!”
- Stones - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:28 pm:
Great post! Best wishes on a happy retirement.
- 47th Ward - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:31 pm:
Bon voyage Dan. Not sure where you’re headed, but they have the internet on computers now, so if you want to pop back in from time to time, you’ll always be welcome.
- anonlurker - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:32 pm:
Grats, Dan! Enjoy retirement and best wishes!
- illlinifan - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:33 pm:
From one retiree to another there is definitely life after state service….enjoy your travels.
- Archiesmom - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:34 pm:
Bon voyage, Dan! I hope your travels are wonderful. Enjoy your retirement, and thank you for all of your years of work in a most challenging and important field.
- AC - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:35 pm:
We’ll be missing a great commenter!
- How Ironic - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:46 pm:
He say’s he’ll read the blog occasionally. I said the same thing when I moved to CA. 2 years later, it’s still the first site I read each day.
- How Ironic - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:46 pm:
And, I meant to add- Happy Retirement!
- Wensicia - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:48 pm:
Best wishes! You’ll be missed.
- Arizona Bob - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:51 pm:
Vaya con Dios. May your retirement be long, healthy, and filled with the joy of a reward well deserved. To where are you going to retire? We’ve got plenty of room here in Arizona….
- Arizona Bob - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:52 pm:
….unless you’re liberal Democrat, of course!LOL
- Mi Mi - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:52 pm:
Congrats on your retirement Dan, sorry couldn’t make your send off. I was at a Retirement class, trying to where you are. Enjoy!
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:54 pm:
- DuPage Dan -
Quoting - 47th Ward -;
===…so if you want to pop back in from time to time, you’ll always be welcome.===
This. Totally agree.
OW
- Anon221 - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 5:23 pm:
Happy Retirement , and Safe Travels:)
- dupage dan - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 5:47 pm:
Thank you all for your kind words. I will likely lurk, from time to time. As far as trying to limit responses - I fear I will have limited success in that regard.
I have learned much from all of you - on both sides of the spectrum. I have found common ground with folks where it shouldn’t be possible. For that I consider my self blessed to have known Rich Miller and all of you.
Take care
Daniel McNeil
- Belle - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 5:51 pm:
I wasn’t in town last winter but Capital Fax speaks to me —- I just need a fix of it from time to time.
Have a cool time DuPage Dan as you transition into Globe Traveler Dan.
- FormerParatrooper - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 5:58 pm:
Dan may your retirement be tranquil and happy.
Political leaders take note, this is someone you strive to emulate.
- Leading InDecatur - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 6:01 pm:
I’m really just a lurker during the school year, reading when I get home in the evening which is too late to post, but I just have to say how much good it does me to be a witness to this exchange. A forum where all sides engage in the clash of ideas, yet remain respectful and classy under it all, is a wonderful thing! Bon voyage, Dupage Dan!
- PublicServant - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 6:10 pm:
Dan, nice sparing with you pal. Enjoy your retirement. Stay you.
- Arthur Andersen - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 6:21 pm:
Dan, enjoy your well-earned retirement and thanks for your service.
Welcome to the ranks of the retired. It ain’t all bad.
Cheers, AA
- DuPage Dave - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 6:21 pm:
I will be joining you in retirement in about a year. Enjoy yourself and when you have a chance stop by and share your thoughts.
- Six Degrees of Separation - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 7:02 pm:
Always enjoyed your posts and your perspective on the “inside”, which allowed some of us in the private sector the inside scoop on how things really work…or sometimes don’t…best wishes for your future, wherever it leads you.
- John A Logan - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 7:26 pm:
Hat Tip to DuPage Dan. You will be missed. Still chime in from time to time when you can.
- Team America - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 9:07 pm:
Safe and happy travels in retirement, Dan!
- DonaldTrump - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 9:34 pm:
Hey, you’re going to miss the tax on your pension!
Good luck and happy trails.
- Pot calling kettle - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 9:47 pm:
Happy retirement, Dan! I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to afford to retire, or stop posting to CapFax.
- William Jennings Bryan - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 10:05 pm:
Fair winds and following seas. It is good to reach the rule of 85.
- Jorge - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 10:28 pm:
Enjoy Dan. You’ve earned it. Drink a beer in Fiji for me.
- Blago's Hare - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 10:38 pm:
Enjoy your retirement years! Please check in from time to time to let us know how and where you are. Congrats!
- Tone - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 11:49 pm:
Disgusting.
- DuPage - Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 11:56 pm:
Congratulations and best of luck!
- Carhartt Representative - Friday, Oct 23, 15 @ 8:03 am:
Best of luck. Enjoy your well-earned travels.
- DuPage Moderate - Friday, Oct 23, 15 @ 8:14 am:
Sad that Dan is taking his Illinois pension and leaving the State. It’s all too common.
Best of luck, thanks for your service.
DPM