I went back to work!

[@ddddsd20]

What a happy man, it’s good to see someone who has worked so hard finally be able to retire, I wish him all the best!

[@paulcooper2897]

Ike, you are what's right with this world. Keep being you. Thanks for the video.

[@graybeard73]

I understand the relaxed look on your boss’s face. I enjoyed my job and stayed over 40 years, but when I retired the the stress relief was more than I could have imagined. I wish him a long and relaxed life.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

You raised a question though. Did you have an adjustment period where the first few months didn't quite seem real, and were you kind of lost for awhile?

[@graybeard73]

Most of my work life I never allowed myself to think about retirement and focused on my work. I did plan financially, but never thought about using it; just wanted my wife to be comfortable. At 41.5 years I decided to retire in a year, at 42.5 years. I worked the last year to be sure I was really ready. I finally reached a point that the stress and demands were no longer a fun challenge, just work. I recommend that anyone planning to retire have some volunteer work they can do. Helping others provides a sense of fulfillment and hobbies loose some of their appeal when you can do them as much as you want, as long as you want. I have had friend get board with retirement, but between church activities, volunteering at food bank, my grandchildren, and my Jeep, I’ve had no problem missing work in the 7 years since I retired.

[@danieljacobs5111]

Man that's awesome you wnt to help him out, it's bitter-sweet sometimes when business close. I been watching yals videos for years, can proudly say cars and cameras was my first ever KZbin subscription. Thanks for giving all us entertainment for all these years and hopefully many many more to come!!!!

[@frankfedewa9769]

It was my first subscription as well!

[@DaxtonAnderson]

Since he's retired and has nothing to do, bring an extra camper trailer out to Busco Beach and bring him along to the next Mini Mahem! Even if he didn't participate much, I'm sure he'd have a blast helping everyone out with their karts in the pits. Keep the old man busy! Invite him out to the new property!

[@allenmckinney9533]

I have an old 89 craftsman tractor with atv tires I bet he'd love to put around on and he can be everyone's tow buddy. Lol

[@larrybraden6640]

You're a good guy Isaac. I could tell it meant a lot to Russell when you showed up. Enjoy your retirement Russell. You've earned it.

[@2LateIWon]

You're such a genuine nice guy.

[@allenmckinney9533]

Does that make his brother the evil twin? Lol

[@mkuhlman77]

"I'll watch them tires rotate themselves down the road".

[@shakyhandpictures2185]

Such a great thing to do for someone you obviously have an amazing relationship with. You’ll remember that one day for the rest of your life, outstanding Isaac!

[@randynichols4252]

The smile on his face was priceless !!!

[@DanITGuy]

Its places like this that make this country Great! Its the small shops, the farms, and businesses that feed, clothe, and repair our things that keep our country living and breathing! God bless you and your former boss Isaak! It'll be fine! Its people like you who keep us hopeful that we will survive and prosper!! 🙏

[@anthonypiligno7618]

That was really cool that you were there for that gentleman.... that worked long and hard for many years..... my hat goes off to him.... and also to you.....

[@seanfreeman6296]

That was so humbling, good job Isaac, you can tell he is more then just a boss, he is also a friend.

[@garethwick1972]

Congratulations here's for a happy fun filled retirement. Thank you for your service sir

[@jackmehoff2961]

Congratulations on your retirement Russ ! Thank You for sharing your video, and this moment with us !

[@mikeripley3266]

working keeps you going. I hope the best for your old boss. Hope he has many years of fun in retirement

[@evilbeetlekustomscreations4965]

You should buy the shop and make it cars and cameras headquarters sponsored by gopowersports you can carry a small inventory

[@Vr6.christos]

evil beetle customs& creations we better pray he has the money to do so it’s expensive keeping those shops up

[@roberthillberry1816]

Idk where will they test drive?

[@MrArmydad0621]

I approve this idea, for what that's worth. It'd be a destination ride...

[@evilbeetlekustomscreations4965]

Wasn't going to watch this video but I'm glad I did he reminds me of my old man he's 76 years old and work 7 days a week and hasn't taken a vacation in 10 years I hope he does soon you are a very blessed man Zack to be able to work around such cool people

[@beeblz85]

3 minutes in, and I wish I had an old guy to work with again. Side by side with an owner of his own business. Learning the smallest of trade secrets from someone who history has all but forgotten. Much love to the small one man/family businesses! I worked with an 82+ year old man setting headstones in cemeteries for 4 years and a 60+ year old in welding and repair. They has shops across the street from one another and every morning began with yelling crude shit back and forth. And fighting over who gets my $10/hour labor. Great times! Sorry for the life story but this video brought up some great memories!

[@dadsvespa]

I was getting nostalgic and a bit sad watching you on your bosses last day. In 78 I was working full time as a year round mechanic at a golf course. I, grinded reels, maintained tractors, chainsaws, greens mowers, Jacobsen tri-plex's, Jacobson F10 fairway tractor, 75 Harley and EZgo golf carts, 2 Ford tractors, a 1963 Ford dump truck, I cut fairways, and roughs, and Greens, and Tee's and aprons every single day. I raked sand traps..was a ditch digger, sprinkler installer, Olympic sized pool maintenance man, painter... I worked on everything. They worked me hard !!...Anyway"s !!...in 81, I gave my notice and went to work as an auto mechanic at an old garage. . My boss was an older man in his late 70.s He and his brothers had built the garage before WW2...then they all joined up...came back and he re-opened the garage. They both were over retirement age...and I was in my early 20's. Young, Dumb, and full of....I became a master auto tech. Worked at dealerships...(biggest mistake of my life) Small garages for 35 years. But I always get a smile when I think about the 6 years I worked with the 2 old men in that old New England auto shop. We even had an antique coke machine, and paid only 10 cents for a Coke ! ( the old man took the loss) Well. They both died in the late 80's..So long ago, and I still miss that old place. Good memories. You'll never forget that place Isaac ! peace.

[@jordantractorvlogs7008]

Best wishes to your boss happy retirement

[@raysplace6548]

He genuinely seems like a good guy to work for. That's awesome.. 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🍻🍻

[@MyDatrsPrsnlATM]

That was an awesome day to enjoy with the boss. The two of you will never forget it.

[@melvinjohnson7981]

What a beautiful T-bird! Congratulations to the boss!

[@Justindobb1984]

Good on you Isaac, that you went there to give the man a helping hand on his last day.

[@metalmyke1]

My Grandpa was a mechanic for 45 yrs. I pray he has a great retirement.

[@roberthillberry1816]

This is awesome I hope all the money from this video is donated to that man! What a guy!

[@gregoryjewell5875]

Happy retirement Russel. Do hate to see these old shops closing though. Too many chain shops around. Isaac should keep it open. 😉

[@donniefish6362]

It's happy to hear he is retiring but also it's sad he's closing the shop another small business basically gone

[@wesblittle1]

Wow ... hate to see it but glad he went out on his terms..

[@glendecuir6317]

That warmed the cockles of mine my heart, you're a good man. Neighbors and Friends what it's about

[@its_just_me7057]

You're a stand up dude for helping out your old boss!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@djshnibz]

Glad you made a video of this, and the look on your boss’s face was priceless. Happy Retirement!

[@whatsinanamethatthecaptive577]

That was nice of you to spend the day with your old boss on his last day of work. I am sure that made it special and memorable for him. Way to be a gentleman.

[@richardmallos]

Man thats awesome. You made his day, showing up for his last day open. A day he will never forget. I am sure you wont either. You should work a deal and buy the place from him. There is so much potential for that place. You could start your own channel just doing videos on car repairs. Showing people how to fix their own vehicles. Heck, this could be the In town cars and cameras garage, and Johns new place could be the official test track.

[@shadetreemechanicracing22]

We wish him well in his retirement. It's kind of sad when a shop closes, but it will be fine.

[@pullinslack5600]

It awesome seeing such a genuinely good person for change, people like you are hard to come by

[@apatterson8128]

You're a rare breed these days. An empathetic, genuine, good guy.

[@jethro83100]

You're such a good person, your parents should be proud of you. A true gem that I would be proud to call my son. Thanks for the videos and keeping it clean.

[@jasontucker6143]

I always loved that old building and the bricked floor.

[@sonofasosa4592]

“Come on ive seem this done befor” as the bottle pops! Congrats to him man y’all seem like great people

[@handyhippie6548]

you're right, i do love that first car. awesome t-bird. pretty righteous of you helpin' out your old boss on his last day like that. i don't care what john says about you, you're all right in my book. lol! no, but really, you're a stand up guy. not many would do that. proud of ya!

[@EverydayLayman]

Always a good sight seeing someone transition happily into retirement. Good on you for making that happen.

[@donaldpatton1560]

I could only imagine that the feeling would be bittersweet. The relief of no longer laboring physically and mentally. But also the loss of something he is use to and has done and known for so long. It's great that you helped him cause it appears that without you he would had been alone on his last day. God bless you both.

[@marksmithson1414]

Isaac that was good you helped your old boss out on his last day in the shop. Brake rotor change and pads, those can be fun to do. I bet he appreciated it so much.

[@xbrod7827]

Top job issac helping you old boss on his last day .true gentleman you are.and he looked very happy for you to be there at the end of it all

[@richc9503]

That was really cool going in and helping him out on his last day. He must have been a good boss! I thought maybe you were going to take the business over. Congratulations to him! Hop it's a good and long retirement!

[@Splungers]

We are so lucky to have people like Russel cross our path.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Bitter sweet day. I well remember my last day working as an auto mechanic many, many years ago.

[@brianmeattey4151]

He seems happy but I feel in time he will miss it but that was awesome of ya to help him out one last time ..and congrats to the old timer legend ..godbless

[@hippydippy]

I bet that meant the world to him when you showed up unannounced. Seemed like a very nice man & that was very sweet thing you did. Shows your true character as a man. I wish you both nothing but the best.

[@jeremypatton5804]

Isaac, you are pretty awesome. I love watching your channel and CnC both. I wonder if maybe you and or John could make a video of how you two met and joined forces. If that video already exists then I ask you to please link it so I may see it and forgive my oversight! Stay safe friend!

[@hgarza1136]

Always kinda sad to see the end of an era, but that was great how you went in to help him out. Happy retirement,& God bless.

[@mikeripley3266]

oh and unless an old mechanic sells off all their tools and everything car related ,they are not retired but just on "stand by"

[@HamptonBallance]

Greetings from Currituck County NC!!! I wish your boss a happy and safe retirement!!!!!! You're a good man. Keep doing what you do!!!

[@JMc.D]

That was nice. Great to commemorate the occasion I’m sure you will play this back in future with fond memories.

[@johnmorgan1629]

It was worth going in to give your old boss a good send off. But also to see that T-Bird.

[@mdbrewer]

There aren't many men like your old boss. You're lucky to have worked with him. Awesome. It reminds me of my dad.

[@jasonrutherford1722]

man issac you could tell how happy he was that you were hanging with him today your a real good man buddy nice job !

[@harrysautoplace4207]

Brotha I love your videos keep them coming

[@PiazzaWoodWorks]

End of an era! Such a humbling video

[@caseygunn9627]

That was so cool of you to go back on the last day of the shop, major props buddy.

[@plumber99]

What a hearth warming video! And that timelapse was briliant, shows well the work put into "simple" maintenance.

[@HawkinsRC_Official]

rest in peace: East Carolina Import Services you will be missed

[@weather992]

You are a good man for helping send him off to a great retirement. And it's hard to believe the last service you guys are doing is a vehicle that i probably had my hands on in the factory.

[@RyanGribble]

That's so cool of you to help out on the shops last day

[@RearEngineShop]

He looks happy. I’m a long way from retirement. I’d love to open my own import shop someday. I’m a master BMW tech at the local dealership right now. Been working on BMWs for 13 years now.

[@dredaily13]

You are a good man Ike. That is why I watch your videos.

[@fordmodela3641]

Glad for him! Thanks Issac for being there for him...👍☑️

[@ishaiahsmith]

You inspire me to be loyal to a company . (: 20 year milestone

[@undergroundmafiaterryjames6281]

You stopped working there a ways back right? You went in just for the last day? That's awesome man. Sounds like ur boss was like a father to ya. Iv had a few like that too. Ur a good guy sir. Stay loyal and honest.

[@heathersanborn4914]

Love the TRI-5 T-Birds , the perfect mix of sport and luxury

[@johnmiller8433]

Way to help him out Ike. That was very kind of you. I'm sure he appreciated it.

[@mickeykreg]

Hell yes! Cheap Champagne out of a solo cup in the shop! Congratulations to that hard working son of a gun. Are you going to take over the shop now Issac?

[@mikewarman9910]

Awesome guy! Congratulations to him! 38 years of service to the community is an awesome thing!

[@Taylormadehelicopter]

Can tell boss is a good ol guy filled with knowledge! Fortunate you have had him in your life!

[@TheBestOrion]

The DVD player plays THE KZbin 😂 I'm dead.

[@chrisdwyer1477]

Sounds like something my grandpa would say 😂

[@rigging1377]

Cool building, awesome guy! I bet it was fun working for him...

[@ups3357]

Your a great guy Ike, I enjoy watching

[@scottinWV]

Good luck Russell! I hope you enjoy your retirement!

[@NTromb]

Happy retirement to your boss and yes it is always sad to part ways with somebody of worked with for so long that is a good person.

[@reddog543211]

Great job isaac !!!!.... sent him into retirement proper!!!!

[@richb.4374]

I hope he gets to live a long happy life in retirement. He worked hard his whole life, he deserves it!

[@lomsomesGarage]

Great viedo the last day of a shop is always a sad one but he deserves a great retirement bet if that shop could talk reckon what kind of stories it could tell

[@robertbelote5273]

Never went in the place but it was cool to ride by and sometimes youd see a rare classic sitting out front. Its a staple of washington as well as a staple of an America that we used to know.

[@jamesvincent5142]

Congratulations on the retirement best of luck to ya. Ike is a true gentleman what a great way to go out on top.

[@BatesAutomotive]

Man that's awful I wish I could of saw more of this guy in HIS shop such a awesome guy

[@snowdiddley4634]

Dude, you are a class act sending Russ off like that👍!

[@sweeneysweeney1901]

Awesome bud . That's sweet you went to help him out . Happy friday and good luck to your long time boss. Hope he enjoys his retirement

[@boomermarr]

Awesome video as always and Congratulations to your boss on his retirement. May it be a long and happy time.

[@jsmith988]

Closing my shop end of June, only been 9 years but damn, that's close to home.

[@turnertruckandtractor]

What a cool place and cool folks. History right there.

[@robertordewald8678]

That shop is an amazing building!

[@cannonballrepair7940]

That boss would have been awesome to work for!!

[@dannyoutlaw8001]

That's awesome Isaac it's a great thing to see happiness like that brother...im ready to see that bad 225 that y'all built or what ever size it is lol...it should be dry enough to lay down some laps...

[@twin40dave]

Man you old boss it class ...

[@wpiken]

Cool video. It was pretty cool of you to be there.

[@jeffshearer5125]

Looks like 2 buddies having a good time

[@thecincylife1603]

Thanks Russ for the help you have gave ike and the man you helped shape him to be cause without ike i would know nothing about small engines

[@danb.3397]

No champagne when I retired, just paperwork to get social security but I never looked back and love every minute.