kbobam Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Was recently at the end of my rope. More so than you want to know. This mostly had to do with losing my job of many years. It would probably be more accurate to say that the job lost me, since the company I worked for more or less disappeared overnight with the sudden and unexpected death of the owner. This put me in the unenviable position of being an unemployed fifty-ish guy in Maryland, where there still isn't a lot of work even though the federal government seems to want everyone to believe otherwise. So the ever-wonderful Steph, somehow realizing that I'd had it, said (literally) "Go West, young man! We'll (She, her terrific husband Jimmy, and the state of Wisconsin) take care of you!" And here I am. And things look real promising. So much so that after a long period of fetal-position non-function I have photos to post! Going to give you a little variety. First off is an artsy-fartsy shot, followed by what could only be thought of as a traditional 'postcard' photo. Last and definitely not least is a shot I took yesterday. I was at the laundromat across the street doing some wash, and when I stepped outside for a second, this is what I saw. I'm going to take this as a 'lucky sign'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Welcome to the Flatland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbobam Posted July 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Oh! You say that now! Where were you when I knocked on your door at 4 A.M. while on layover in Chicago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Marbles Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 GOOD LUCK in your new location! Nice to see posting again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ann Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 14 hours ago, kbobam said: Oh! You say that now! Where were you when I knocked on your door at 4 A.M. while on layover in Chicago? OK, OK, I was hiding under the bed . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 So now it's three adults none of whom eat the same kind of food as each other. I thought Bob and I might have more food tastes in common. But that's okay. We'll still share an Asian meal some day, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstmmrbls Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Really happy to see your post Bob, Out here on the Wild West Coast every trade van and truck I see has a "we are hiring" sign in at least one place on the truck. And every trade on every one of our job sites is looking for good help. And the company I work for has been trying to fill some positions for over 2 months. Of course there is the small issue that our 1500 square foot homes start at half a million, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbobam Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 I seriously considered trekking the extra distance to the West Coast. There's never been any doubt in my mind that I'd really enjoy living there. But for now the 'small issue' is significant, and around here the housing costs are particularly low. Blue collar salaries aren't lower in nearly the same proportion, so the overall situation is efficient, and a good deal for someone trying to get back on their feet. ( : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstmmrbls Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Sounds Like you got just what you need where you are!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 It does sound like you're in a better situation, Bob. Welcome to the North country. You can find peace up here. From the other edge of the lake . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Oooooo . . . really beautiful . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbobam Posted July 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 I appreciate all the nice thoughts from everyone. Probably should have headed in this direction years ago. ( : P.S. I remember at least a few of you watched 'Fargo'. That's how most people really talk around here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 I hope you're a Packers fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoody Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Nice to read Bob is back. Sorry for your trouble Bob. But if things are worst than there is only one direction left over ... ... getting better. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Nowe I havesome torublle typiongn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ManofKent Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Good luck Bob. The place I've worked for twenty years, merged a few weeks back with another place making my job (and my wife's) redundant. Thankfully we've just had confirmation of redeployment to other roles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Am glad to hear from you. success!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marbleized Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 Government in general is slow to make any kind of adaptation. Can't wait around for them. We just have to rely on the noggin on our shoulders and a few good friends. Wishing you the best with your plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marbleized Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 19 minutes ago, Marbleized said: Government in general is slow to make any kind of adaptation. Can't wait around for them. We just have to rely on the noggin on our shoulders and a few good friends. Wishing you the best with your plans. Oops! Sorry that I'm posting to a really old post!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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