About it being November that is. Christmas decorations up already...actually have been for a while.
I don't know why exactly, but I've been struggling with my honey for the last couple of weeks. There is no really valid reason for it, but I am. She's been on kind of a shopping spree lately. A lot of it is small, relatively inexpensive stuff, but it's bugging me. Our deal has always been that as long as she stays out of the savings account, she can buy whatever she wants. as far as I know, she has lived up to her end of the bargain, but it's just bugging me. Every bleeping time I go get the mail, there's a package in it. I don't think there's much I can do except get over it.
At least the weather is nice. Low's tonight in the low 50's, no chance of rain for several days.
Lot's of other BS going on, but not too much overly interesting. Almost finished with the underhood wiring for the project jeep, which will then allow me to turn to the brake switch and installing and wiring the dash. I'm hoping with the nice weather, I can knock out the remaining headlight, marker and turn signal wiring under the hood this weekend.
Trying to avoid house projects until after football season and/or the New Year. I'm not exactly sure where the fuck 2009 went, but I hope the last few weeks continue to be relatively low stress. I'm also hoping that 2010 holds together, at the very least at the office. I'm a little worried about the office although I don't want to worry the ladies. I think I'm going to be okay, but it's hard getting the boss man to hand over some of his duties or projects and without that I think (think!!) the office can get by without me. I'd be really pissed off of course, but I think I'd understand. At least that's pretty easy to say sitting here typing late in the evening while still being employed.
Later
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
How is it November already?
I mean seriously, wasn't it just April? It's amazing to me how fast life flies by. My in-laws were in town recently, and my honey and I took a night off and left the golden children with them. We went to a hotel and pretended like we were 28 again, with no kids and minimal responsibilities. It's sort of therapeutic, and I recommend it. Of course, we were about 5 miles from our home, and both of us had our cell phones, so we could have been home in an emergency in 10-15 minutes. So not quite the same, but as close as we can get currently.
Now, onto what's been going on.
I am slightly frustrated with work. I realize this is an ongoing them in this blog, and I guess you'll just have to live with it. After all, it is my blog and I can cry if I want to. I guess I'm going to have to get with the boss man and convince him that he has to let some things go. I'm sort of caught between a rock and a hard place. My instructions have been to let some of the division stuff go, and plan to work more for the group. However, KM (the boss man) hasn't really let much go yet, so once I give this stuff up, I'm going to be sitting in my office playing solitaire. I don't like that option for obvious reasons, but the primary one being the guy sitting in his office playing solitaire is a prime target for "cost reductions". I don't like the idea of being laid off. If anything actually happens on this topic, I'll update later.
Jeep update....not a heck of a lot going on. I bought some parts. I now have about 6 boxes full of random parts sitting there. pulled off a flat tire and put on one of the new ones. Also finished a little bit of wiring, going to try and finish the rest today if possible. May not be possible, but we'll see what happens.
More to come
Later
Now, onto what's been going on.
I am slightly frustrated with work. I realize this is an ongoing them in this blog, and I guess you'll just have to live with it. After all, it is my blog and I can cry if I want to. I guess I'm going to have to get with the boss man and convince him that he has to let some things go. I'm sort of caught between a rock and a hard place. My instructions have been to let some of the division stuff go, and plan to work more for the group. However, KM (the boss man) hasn't really let much go yet, so once I give this stuff up, I'm going to be sitting in my office playing solitaire. I don't like that option for obvious reasons, but the primary one being the guy sitting in his office playing solitaire is a prime target for "cost reductions". I don't like the idea of being laid off. If anything actually happens on this topic, I'll update later.
Jeep update....not a heck of a lot going on. I bought some parts. I now have about 6 boxes full of random parts sitting there. pulled off a flat tire and put on one of the new ones. Also finished a little bit of wiring, going to try and finish the rest today if possible. May not be possible, but we'll see what happens.
More to come
Later
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Looooong time, no post
So I've been pretty busy, and haven't done crap on this blog. Sorry about that, but the updates on my life and so forth haven't really been that interesting....So let's see, what can I bore you with now?
Since my last update in August, a lot has happened...I've had a birthday, LSU has gone 5 and 1, the Saints are 4-0, my parents have come and visited for several days and left again. GC#1 is playing soccer and getting better every time.
Bad-GC#2 broke her collarbone. By falling out of bed. I wouldn't believe it if someone had told me that, this kind of shit only happens to me. Fortunately, she wasn't seriously injured, and the fracture has already healed.
Other than that...haven't done a hell of a lot on the jeep. Keep getting distracted by axles, shackles and lift kits, and still haven't finished the electrical. LSU is off this weekend, so I'm hoping to get back on that and maybe finish it up....maybe. I'm actually pretty close if I can get some garage time Sat and Sun.
More updates later on work and other fun stuff...
later
Since my last update in August, a lot has happened...I've had a birthday, LSU has gone 5 and 1, the Saints are 4-0, my parents have come and visited for several days and left again. GC#1 is playing soccer and getting better every time.
Bad-GC#2 broke her collarbone. By falling out of bed. I wouldn't believe it if someone had told me that, this kind of shit only happens to me. Fortunately, she wasn't seriously injured, and the fracture has already healed.
Other than that...haven't done a hell of a lot on the jeep. Keep getting distracted by axles, shackles and lift kits, and still haven't finished the electrical. LSU is off this weekend, so I'm hoping to get back on that and maybe finish it up....maybe. I'm actually pretty close if I can get some garage time Sat and Sun.
More updates later on work and other fun stuff...
later
Monday, August 24, 2009
New jobs suck
So just to update from the last post, the interview in GA has now fallen apart, as they found a local candidate. I understand the cost savings in not relocating someone, but damn. I really was a good fit for this one. Plus the junior recruiter on the second opportunity turned out to be either misinformed, or an idiot. I can't decide which......turns out the company isn't actually relocating, which means I'm not overly interested. I mean it's bad enough living here in SW FL, but Ohio is just freakin' out of bounds.
Had a discussion with the boss last week, so maybe they are really planning on using me the way we discussed a year ago. Not sure, nothing has really happened yet, but we'll see.
Not a lot else going on. Haven't really done shit on the Jeep in several weeks. What I have been doing is picking up parts like there is no tomorrow. So far, used seat belts, power brake set up out of a 90's vintage wrangler, ordered headlight retainer ring, clutch linkage, battery tray and 4 tires. I'm a freaking wild man!
GC #1 started 1st grade today. Congratulations to her, she is very excited. It's sort of weird watching her grow up though. It really seems like it was last week she was an infant. Since I'm from the great state of Louisiana, it seems natural to me to want to move back. My honey pointed out to me that GC#2 probably can't remember living there at all. Seems weird to me, but it's absolutely true.
Later
Had a discussion with the boss last week, so maybe they are really planning on using me the way we discussed a year ago. Not sure, nothing has really happened yet, but we'll see.
Not a lot else going on. Haven't really done shit on the Jeep in several weeks. What I have been doing is picking up parts like there is no tomorrow. So far, used seat belts, power brake set up out of a 90's vintage wrangler, ordered headlight retainer ring, clutch linkage, battery tray and 4 tires. I'm a freaking wild man!
GC #1 started 1st grade today. Congratulations to her, she is very excited. It's sort of weird watching her grow up though. It really seems like it was last week she was an infant. Since I'm from the great state of Louisiana, it seems natural to me to want to move back. My honey pointed out to me that GC#2 probably can't remember living there at all. Seems weird to me, but it's absolutely true.
Later
Sunday, August 9, 2009
New interview
Well, out of the blue this last couple of weeks, I've had a couple of calls from recruiters that had jobs that interested me. One was a lady I've helped in the past on some other searches, so I guess it's true what they say. Always help a recruiter, because you never know when they will be able to return the favor. Got a phone interview Monday, so we'll see how that goes. I've spent most of the day researching the company, plus reviewing various articles on phone interviews and interview preparation and I feel reasonably good about where I'm at.
The other one worries me a little, and I can't decide if I'm just being paranoid or what. I just don't like that fact that the recruiter can't give me the name of the company, and also can't tell me when the interview process might be starting. Hopefully, if there is no real job, they are just harvesting resumes, and not trying to pull off some sort of identity theft or something equally bad.
Should something come of either of these, we are seriously considering taking them. One would land us in GA, clearly back in the south plus about 4 hours closer to both our parents and family. The other would move from it's current location to either Florida or Texas, either is a good place for us to be.
Other than that, it's been very busy. My sister and her family were in town for a week. We didn't do much, or at least we didn't plan every moment. I think it actually worked out best, we all were able to relax and didn't feel like we had something scheduled out for every moment. We hit the pool, drank a lot of beer, watched movies and let the kids run wild. The Golden children enjoyed their cousin a lot, and she was pretty well behaved, which isn't always the case with her.
Other than that, not much work at all on the Jeep. Bought some used parts, none of which have arrived yet. Hopefully they will arrive this coming week. One is seatbelts, which I clearly have to have in order to put the Jeep on the road. The other is a power brake upgrade, which I can't even use yet since I don't have disk brakes. But, the price was right for the power brake parts, so I bought them. If I could find some time, and another headlight retainer ring, I could wrap up the wiring for the front lights and be done with that for now.
I plan to update again in the next day or 2 with phone interview results, so Later!
The other one worries me a little, and I can't decide if I'm just being paranoid or what. I just don't like that fact that the recruiter can't give me the name of the company, and also can't tell me when the interview process might be starting. Hopefully, if there is no real job, they are just harvesting resumes, and not trying to pull off some sort of identity theft or something equally bad.
Should something come of either of these, we are seriously considering taking them. One would land us in GA, clearly back in the south plus about 4 hours closer to both our parents and family. The other would move from it's current location to either Florida or Texas, either is a good place for us to be.
Other than that, it's been very busy. My sister and her family were in town for a week. We didn't do much, or at least we didn't plan every moment. I think it actually worked out best, we all were able to relax and didn't feel like we had something scheduled out for every moment. We hit the pool, drank a lot of beer, watched movies and let the kids run wild. The Golden children enjoyed their cousin a lot, and she was pretty well behaved, which isn't always the case with her.
Other than that, not much work at all on the Jeep. Bought some used parts, none of which have arrived yet. Hopefully they will arrive this coming week. One is seatbelts, which I clearly have to have in order to put the Jeep on the road. The other is a power brake upgrade, which I can't even use yet since I don't have disk brakes. But, the price was right for the power brake parts, so I bought them. If I could find some time, and another headlight retainer ring, I could wrap up the wiring for the front lights and be done with that for now.
I plan to update again in the next day or 2 with phone interview results, so Later!
Friday, July 31, 2009
back to work
on this blog, that is....off of my real job, which is just as well, because I'm tired of it for the moment.
So, more people visiting which is both good and bad. It's really great in fact, except for the fact that I seem to think I'm 20 again and keep staying up drinking beer until the early morning. That's fun until the golden children get up nice and early and then you are really paying for the night before. Still, it's a lot of fun and I guess the upset stomach is a small price to pay.
Jeep update: have actually made some progress on this beast. The underhood wiring (headlights, marker lights, turn signals etc..) is run, and run neatly. It's kind of a pain running it all along the one piece hood, especially since it's fiberglass and you have to run ground wires also. But it's just about done and once that's done I can move forward with finishing up the lights and getting the headlights put in. I moved the radiator back a little, but may have to move it another half inch or so.
I've checked all the dash wiring and everything is working except the wiper switch, which is apparently an intermittent switch. Unfortunately, I have the 3 wire non-intermittent motor.......
I got underneath and confirmed that it's a T-18 4 speed. Hopefully, it's the granny gear version, which will give me some excellent trading options once I get a little further along. I bought a new rod end clutch linkage, but it looks like I'm going to have to drop the tranny to get into the guts of this thing. In addition, I'm working on tires and I just bought a YJ power brake setup and some used seatbelts.
At work, I'm struggling along. Trying to get the 2010 forecasts done, then can work on one of the 500 other projects that are out there. Sort of stumbled into a potential new job opportunity. I'm waiting to see where that leads. May not go anywhere, but at least I'm taking a swing at it.
Enough for now I think..
Later
So, more people visiting which is both good and bad. It's really great in fact, except for the fact that I seem to think I'm 20 again and keep staying up drinking beer until the early morning. That's fun until the golden children get up nice and early and then you are really paying for the night before. Still, it's a lot of fun and I guess the upset stomach is a small price to pay.
Jeep update: have actually made some progress on this beast. The underhood wiring (headlights, marker lights, turn signals etc..) is run, and run neatly. It's kind of a pain running it all along the one piece hood, especially since it's fiberglass and you have to run ground wires also. But it's just about done and once that's done I can move forward with finishing up the lights and getting the headlights put in. I moved the radiator back a little, but may have to move it another half inch or so.
I've checked all the dash wiring and everything is working except the wiper switch, which is apparently an intermittent switch. Unfortunately, I have the 3 wire non-intermittent motor.......
I got underneath and confirmed that it's a T-18 4 speed. Hopefully, it's the granny gear version, which will give me some excellent trading options once I get a little further along. I bought a new rod end clutch linkage, but it looks like I'm going to have to drop the tranny to get into the guts of this thing. In addition, I'm working on tires and I just bought a YJ power brake setup and some used seatbelts.
At work, I'm struggling along. Trying to get the 2010 forecasts done, then can work on one of the 500 other projects that are out there. Sort of stumbled into a potential new job opportunity. I'm waiting to see where that leads. May not go anywhere, but at least I'm taking a swing at it.
Enough for now I think..
Later
Saturday, July 11, 2009
too long
have I been away, but I'm back
Been pretty busy, and these updates will trickle out over the next few weeks I"m sure. This one is going to be short I think.....
Congratulations to GC #1, who had her first sleepover with one of her friends last night.
Congratulations to me, who finally got on Facebook.
Congratulations to my wife, who got really shitfaced last night and slept all day today.
Damn, but it's raining like hell
had visitors in town from my home town over the 4th of July weekend. Have to say a really good time was had by all. Went to the water park, beach, community pool, etc.
Got the taillights of the Jeep working. Still no turn signals, but I think it's the flasher.
LATER
Been pretty busy, and these updates will trickle out over the next few weeks I"m sure. This one is going to be short I think.....
Congratulations to GC #1, who had her first sleepover with one of her friends last night.
Congratulations to me, who finally got on Facebook.
Congratulations to my wife, who got really shitfaced last night and slept all day today.
Damn, but it's raining like hell
had visitors in town from my home town over the 4th of July weekend. Have to say a really good time was had by all. Went to the water park, beach, community pool, etc.
Got the taillights of the Jeep working. Still no turn signals, but I think it's the flasher.
LATER
Monday, June 8, 2009
hello from Tulsa
Well, teach me to want to get involved in a software conversion. Here I sit, in my fancy hotel (HA!) in the metropolis of tulsa, Ok. Not a hell of a lot is getting done on the conversion and I'm a little frustrated to be honest. I'm really disappointed I didn't take the other job last summer when I had the chance. I keep promising myself I won't whine too much about it, but it's really frustrating. In 20/20 hindsight, I should have bolted in a fucking second and let the housing chips fall where they may. Instead, I'm in Tulsa.....
I guess it could be a hell of a lot worse, and I apologize to anyone who may run across these rantings of a feeble mind and not feel sympathetic. I realize that I'm still gainfully employed, and I intend to do my job to my utmost. Of course, I'm also going to use this opportunity to upgrade my skills to the extent possible, get licensed as a CPA and do whatever else I can to increase my value for my next employer.
Onto more fun things.
Looking forward to a day off this Friday and Monday. going up to watch the GCs perform in some pageant type thing their grandmother has them in. I'm not a fan of pageants, but this is a one time thing and they are so excited they're about to churn themselves into butter.
I'm hoping to take the opportunity Wed night to work on the Jeep for a couple of hours. Not sure how much will get done, but I'm looking forward to using the new tool toy I bought. That's right, I bought a heat gun. No more using the BBQ lighter to prep the shrink wrap one my wiring.
Thats all for now, I'll try to get another post in later this week.
Later
I guess it could be a hell of a lot worse, and I apologize to anyone who may run across these rantings of a feeble mind and not feel sympathetic. I realize that I'm still gainfully employed, and I intend to do my job to my utmost. Of course, I'm also going to use this opportunity to upgrade my skills to the extent possible, get licensed as a CPA and do whatever else I can to increase my value for my next employer.
Onto more fun things.
Looking forward to a day off this Friday and Monday. going up to watch the GCs perform in some pageant type thing their grandmother has them in. I'm not a fan of pageants, but this is a one time thing and they are so excited they're about to churn themselves into butter.
I'm hoping to take the opportunity Wed night to work on the Jeep for a couple of hours. Not sure how much will get done, but I'm looking forward to using the new tool toy I bought. That's right, I bought a heat gun. No more using the BBQ lighter to prep the shrink wrap one my wiring.
Thats all for now, I'll try to get another post in later this week.
Later
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Long Time
So it's been a while since I've posted. Can't do it from work anymore, and life keeps interfering at home. So, onto my (slightly) boring existence.....
At work, the HR manager was in fact laid off. We are undergoing a big software update/upgrade and I've decided to get involved. First, this is something that I'm good at, and second, I'm afraid if I don't, my ass may be on the street next. I'm still worried about the end of the FY/End of the CY for layoffs. Including myself, they could put all of the remaining senior accounting management on the street. Now, I don't think that's what they want to do, but it's still scary. I think the best way to avoid this shit is to add value, so I'm trying to be a value creating S.O.B.
The family is sick. I don't know how else to say it, and man am I tired of it. Last time, it was the flu. Now it's some sort of relatively minor stomach virus. First GC#2 had it, now my honey has it. So far, I've managed to avoid and I'm trying real hard to keep up the good work.
Finally may have managed to luck into a gun at a reasonable price. I don't really want a pistol for any reason other than I want one. Also, I'm a little afraid that the stupid assholes running things right now are potentially going to try to take that right away from me. I mean I didn't vote for our president, but I certainly don't want him to fail, because that means that we (as a country) are failing along with him. I will say this though, Pelosi scares the shit out of me. That woman is crazy as a shithouse rat. Anyway, looking to try and pick that up tomorrow.
Not much done on the jeep over the last few weeks. Got some wiring soldered, and tried to run some of the wiring under the dash. I've also been trying to find some new (really cheap) axles to replace the drum brakes under the jeep now. I think my best bet is to upgrade the existing axles to disc brakes and let it rip. For now, I'll keep that as option #1.
One quick shout out to my LSU Tiger Baseball team who won the SEC tournament, out of the losers bracket no less. On to play Southern in Baton Rouge this weekend.
Later
Later
At work, the HR manager was in fact laid off. We are undergoing a big software update/upgrade and I've decided to get involved. First, this is something that I'm good at, and second, I'm afraid if I don't, my ass may be on the street next. I'm still worried about the end of the FY/End of the CY for layoffs. Including myself, they could put all of the remaining senior accounting management on the street. Now, I don't think that's what they want to do, but it's still scary. I think the best way to avoid this shit is to add value, so I'm trying to be a value creating S.O.B.
The family is sick. I don't know how else to say it, and man am I tired of it. Last time, it was the flu. Now it's some sort of relatively minor stomach virus. First GC#2 had it, now my honey has it. So far, I've managed to avoid and I'm trying real hard to keep up the good work.
Finally may have managed to luck into a gun at a reasonable price. I don't really want a pistol for any reason other than I want one. Also, I'm a little afraid that the stupid assholes running things right now are potentially going to try to take that right away from me. I mean I didn't vote for our president, but I certainly don't want him to fail, because that means that we (as a country) are failing along with him. I will say this though, Pelosi scares the shit out of me. That woman is crazy as a shithouse rat. Anyway, looking to try and pick that up tomorrow.
Not much done on the jeep over the last few weeks. Got some wiring soldered, and tried to run some of the wiring under the dash. I've also been trying to find some new (really cheap) axles to replace the drum brakes under the jeep now. I think my best bet is to upgrade the existing axles to disc brakes and let it rip. For now, I'll keep that as option #1.
One quick shout out to my LSU Tiger Baseball team who won the SEC tournament, out of the losers bracket no less. On to play Southern in Baton Rouge this weekend.
Later
Later
Friday, May 8, 2009
Friday, finally
It's been a somewhat miserable week for this blogger. Sick family at home and I've been about half sick myself. Not fun when you just don't look forward to going home. As of today, everyone seems to be feeling better and I'm hoping we've crossed a divide with respect to this flu outbreak.....
Never did get the test results back from the Dept. of Health and/or CDC to see if GC #2 had the swine flu. Since they never called, I am going to assume she didn't.
At work, not too much going on. Got through the 2nd half of 2009/2010 planning meeting without bloodshed. Got let in on the fact that our HR manager is probably going to get cut and we (my acctg folks) will be taking over the operations in conjunction with people from Tulsa. I'm not too sure I like this idea, butI know I've had problems with her, and in the final analysis the decision isn't mine to make.
Starting to see a very few signs of life in the job market. Still not a lot out there, but I've had a couple of contacts this week from people. One wanted to know if I knew anyone interested in a position she had and the other wanted to know if I was interested in a position in NY. Obviously neither is for me, but it's nice to see some stirring around in the market.
Now I need the "green shoots" that our esteemed president referenced to start growing like the freakin weeds in my back yard.
Had lunch with my old boss while I was vacationing. He had some interesting stuff to say, especially how it relates to the carbon tax/cap and trade and how it would affect the oil industry that so much of the Gulf Coast relies on. He and I both believe that it is going to absolutely devestate much of the coast from Corpus Christi all the way to Mobile. Kind of makes you wonder if I should really be working all that hard to try and get back there, or at least nearer to there. My initial thought is yes, I should, but I guess we'll see what happens over the next year. I don't think I can weasel out of our house without a huge loss for at least another year, and I really don't want to take a huge loss unless I get laid off/fired and absolutely have to.
Got a little work done on the Jeep over the last week. Have pulled the dash off, and soldering up all the wiring for the lights. Since everyone has been sick, it hasn't been easy, but in the evenings we've been going outside briefly to water plants. I let the girls water, and fire up the soldering iron to get a couple of connections done. In general the plan for this weekend is to get the soldering finished and wire up the dash. That will also require running grounds from the dash to the ground blocks I bought, and wiring the ground blocks to the frame. Once the dash is on, I can re-install the steering wheel and all related parts, and start thinking about the clutch. Frankly, it scares the shit out of me, because I think I'm eventually going to have to drop the tranny to replace the clutch, but we'll blow up that bridge when we get there.
Later
Never did get the test results back from the Dept. of Health and/or CDC to see if GC #2 had the swine flu. Since they never called, I am going to assume she didn't.
At work, not too much going on. Got through the 2nd half of 2009/2010 planning meeting without bloodshed. Got let in on the fact that our HR manager is probably going to get cut and we (my acctg folks) will be taking over the operations in conjunction with people from Tulsa. I'm not too sure I like this idea, butI know I've had problems with her, and in the final analysis the decision isn't mine to make.
Starting to see a very few signs of life in the job market. Still not a lot out there, but I've had a couple of contacts this week from people. One wanted to know if I knew anyone interested in a position she had and the other wanted to know if I was interested in a position in NY. Obviously neither is for me, but it's nice to see some stirring around in the market.
Now I need the "green shoots" that our esteemed president referenced to start growing like the freakin weeds in my back yard.
Had lunch with my old boss while I was vacationing. He had some interesting stuff to say, especially how it relates to the carbon tax/cap and trade and how it would affect the oil industry that so much of the Gulf Coast relies on. He and I both believe that it is going to absolutely devestate much of the coast from Corpus Christi all the way to Mobile. Kind of makes you wonder if I should really be working all that hard to try and get back there, or at least nearer to there. My initial thought is yes, I should, but I guess we'll see what happens over the next year. I don't think I can weasel out of our house without a huge loss for at least another year, and I really don't want to take a huge loss unless I get laid off/fired and absolutely have to.
Got a little work done on the Jeep over the last week. Have pulled the dash off, and soldering up all the wiring for the lights. Since everyone has been sick, it hasn't been easy, but in the evenings we've been going outside briefly to water plants. I let the girls water, and fire up the soldering iron to get a couple of connections done. In general the plan for this weekend is to get the soldering finished and wire up the dash. That will also require running grounds from the dash to the ground blocks I bought, and wiring the ground blocks to the frame. Once the dash is on, I can re-install the steering wheel and all related parts, and start thinking about the clutch. Frankly, it scares the shit out of me, because I think I'm eventually going to have to drop the tranny to replace the clutch, but we'll blow up that bridge when we get there.
Later
Monday, May 4, 2009
More updates, vacation, swine flu,
So back to the vacation....some funny things have arisen out of that. I'll list a couple here for posterity. Keep in mind, these are probably only funny if you were there.
1. "I keep a very clean penis"
2. "Bitch, where's my pizza"
3. 1a.m. basketball tournament
4. Van Halen jam session, on the way back Sat night
5. Sat nite/Sun morning with only one bathroom...and that's in one of the other bedrooms
6. "You suck (punch), alternatively "Damn you and your ambition" (punch).
Now onto the not so f-ing amusing. So GC #2 is sick. With the swine flu going around, that's good news, right? Of course we go to the dr., she gets tested for the flu and it's positive for Type A flu. They can't subtype into swine (I refuse to call it A-H1N1) except at the CDC, so off her sample goes and we are all on Tamiflu now. My Honey was also not feeling well, although she's better and GC #1 is a little sick. I feel okay for now, but I'm trying to avoid people at work and plan to shut it down if I start feeling the list bit bad.
WTF is up with my knee?????
Worked on the jeep a little yesterday. Started soldering some of the wiring together on the headlight switch, pulled the dash back off so I can try to run some of that wiring and then put it back on. Some of my worst soldering yet, I'm really not too happy with it.
Not much else. Got a crap load of continuing education to get done before June 30. Should make it, but got to keep pushing.
Girls (all of them) are going back out of town in June. Looking forward to it so I can get work done on Jeep. Not sure what yet, but get some work done!! Maybe the clutch?
Later
1. "I keep a very clean penis"
2. "Bitch, where's my pizza"
3. 1a.m. basketball tournament
4. Van Halen jam session, on the way back Sat night
5. Sat nite/Sun morning with only one bathroom...and that's in one of the other bedrooms
6. "You suck (punch), alternatively "Damn you and your ambition" (punch).
Now onto the not so f-ing amusing. So GC #2 is sick. With the swine flu going around, that's good news, right? Of course we go to the dr., she gets tested for the flu and it's positive for Type A flu. They can't subtype into swine (I refuse to call it A-H1N1) except at the CDC, so off her sample goes and we are all on Tamiflu now. My Honey was also not feeling well, although she's better and GC #1 is a little sick. I feel okay for now, but I'm trying to avoid people at work and plan to shut it down if I start feeling the list bit bad.
WTF is up with my knee?????
Worked on the jeep a little yesterday. Started soldering some of the wiring together on the headlight switch, pulled the dash back off so I can try to run some of that wiring and then put it back on. Some of my worst soldering yet, I'm really not too happy with it.
Not much else. Got a crap load of continuing education to get done before June 30. Should make it, but got to keep pushing.
Girls (all of them) are going back out of town in June. Looking forward to it so I can get work done on Jeep. Not sure what yet, but get some work done!! Maybe the clutch?
Later
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
A post vacation rant
Damn, I miss being back home. There, I said it....."home". This freakin' place just doesn't feel like home to me. I'm a true child of the South, born and raised in the deeeeep South, where anything north of I-20 could potentially be a durn Yankee, people not only eat grits, they like them; and Bud Light is practically the state drink. This is NOT the South, despite geographically being about as far South as you can go and still be in the United States. This is a weird little subset of the Midwest that was somehow transported to Florida.
These are not my people. They don't appreciate the necessity for turnip greens and cornbread. They drive like fucking morons, although to be fair, a lot of that may be age related since every time I walk into a room I lower the average age by 10 years. They honestly believe that an HOA is a necessity to living in a development. I on the other hand, would be fine if I never had to deal with these assholes ever again.....and the HOA in my development has never screwed with me once. I just object to the idea of having to check with someone before painting any exterior surface of my home. I paid an ass-load of money (by my standards) for that home and I don't believe I should have to check with anyone for anything I want to do.
Okay, this rant is over. Coming later is family comments, vacation update, jeep, and whatever else I think of once I sit down.
Later
These are not my people. They don't appreciate the necessity for turnip greens and cornbread. They drive like fucking morons, although to be fair, a lot of that may be age related since every time I walk into a room I lower the average age by 10 years. They honestly believe that an HOA is a necessity to living in a development. I on the other hand, would be fine if I never had to deal with these assholes ever again.....and the HOA in my development has never screwed with me once. I just object to the idea of having to check with someone before painting any exterior surface of my home. I paid an ass-load of money (by my standards) for that home and I don't believe I should have to check with anyone for anything I want to do.
Okay, this rant is over. Coming later is family comments, vacation update, jeep, and whatever else I think of once I sit down.
Later
Friday, April 17, 2009
What actually got done...
So, what actually got done in the long list of jeep improvements that I posted while the family was out?
Well, a fair amount as it turns our, although certainly not what I wanted. The brake drums and wheels are back on. The exhaust pipe is drilled out (literally drilled out). The easy out did not work, so I drilled out the flange and ran a 1/4'' bolt throught it. I realized afterwards that I probably need to put lockwashers on it, so I will have to fix that, but the drilling is finished.
Got under the hood and ran some wiring, although it is in no way finished. In fact, it really didn't progress all that much. The holes for the marker/turn signal lights are done, and the lights are in. I'm looking for one or more new lights on Ebay right now. Worst case is I'll buy one from Q-tec or somebody. I got the new mechanical oil pressure gauge plumbed and installed in the dash. After that, I cranked the engine and she fired up after pouring a little shot of gas into the carb. She won't stay running, which suggests there is a problem in the fuel system. I'm worried about the feed connection from the fuel tank, so I'll probably loosen up the tank to check that.
Of course the girls are all back. I like the quiet while they're gone, but it's nice to have them back. Unfortunately, my honey started her period about 35 seconds after getting home, so still no "quality time" for me. Hopefully the little one isn't getting sick. She is acting strange, like she does when she isn't feeling well.
I'll update some more later.
Well, a fair amount as it turns our, although certainly not what I wanted. The brake drums and wheels are back on. The exhaust pipe is drilled out (literally drilled out). The easy out did not work, so I drilled out the flange and ran a 1/4'' bolt throught it. I realized afterwards that I probably need to put lockwashers on it, so I will have to fix that, but the drilling is finished.
Got under the hood and ran some wiring, although it is in no way finished. In fact, it really didn't progress all that much. The holes for the marker/turn signal lights are done, and the lights are in. I'm looking for one or more new lights on Ebay right now. Worst case is I'll buy one from Q-tec or somebody. I got the new mechanical oil pressure gauge plumbed and installed in the dash. After that, I cranked the engine and she fired up after pouring a little shot of gas into the carb. She won't stay running, which suggests there is a problem in the fuel system. I'm worried about the feed connection from the fuel tank, so I'll probably loosen up the tank to check that.
Of course the girls are all back. I like the quiet while they're gone, but it's nice to have them back. Unfortunately, my honey started her period about 35 seconds after getting home, so still no "quality time" for me. Hopefully the little one isn't getting sick. She is acting strange, like she does when she isn't feeling well.
I'll update some more later.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Wed/Thurs/Fri
With the family still gone, figured I should keep working on the jeep, hoping against hope (and common sense) that it might be running by the time the family returns. Not likely, but it's a good thought......
with that in mind, I finished grinding off the bumper supports, and painted both sides of the frame black. It's not beautiful, but I don't think it will start rusting instantly either. Got the rear crossmember up, and mounted and test fit the gas tank. Got it all bolted up, now with a hold-down strap to keep it in one place, tightened everything down,and hooked up the fuel gauge, tank ground, and fuel hoses. Still need to cut one hose down to fit correctly, that will be done today (Sat.). Now that all of that is done, I should be pretty much done with the fuel system. Below is a pic of the carnage when it was still going on. Note the creative use of an old speaker to support the gas tank skidplate.......
Well, I guess I'll post the pic when my laptop isn't having brain cramps....
So, also yesterday, I decided to knock out the old broken wheel studs and replace them. This calls for removing the brake drums (with a BFH) and then pounding out the studs with same BFH. Then I put in the new ones, and tried to set them by tightening on the lug nuts. So far, they still haven't set in correctly. I really don't want to take off the axle shaft to seat them, so I'm going to hope that I can tighten down some more today and seat them correctly.
Also today, get the brakes assembled, tires back on and push this beast into the garage where I can get this POS 1-piece hood open enough to go back to work on the headlights, turn signals and marker lights. I'd like to get them completely installed today. I also need to drill out the stud in the exhaust pipe down pipe so I can reconnect to the exhaust manifold. That should wrap up the exhaust, so then the fuel and exhaust systems will be finished. Need to put oil in the front axle and see if it leaks still. If it does, get a new gasket and fix. If not, we're good. Then change oil in the rear axle.
If all of that gets done today, it's been a pretty good day. That leaves wiring behind the dashboard, mechanical oil gauge, seats, seatbelts and the clutch as vital problems.
In other happenings, LSU beat Bama last night in baseball. I'm not going to go into detail, mostly because you can find that stuff somewhere else. What I am goin to say, is that this is one of the first times this year where they seemed to get some breaks, and got some hits. Maybe they are starting to come out of the slump(s) that they have been in.
Personally, I'll also be working on an IFRS study guide this weekend. Hope to finish it by tomorrow and get the credit as part of my push to become a licensed CPA in the state of FL.
Later
with that in mind, I finished grinding off the bumper supports, and painted both sides of the frame black. It's not beautiful, but I don't think it will start rusting instantly either. Got the rear crossmember up, and mounted and test fit the gas tank. Got it all bolted up, now with a hold-down strap to keep it in one place, tightened everything down,and hooked up the fuel gauge, tank ground, and fuel hoses. Still need to cut one hose down to fit correctly, that will be done today (Sat.). Now that all of that is done, I should be pretty much done with the fuel system. Below is a pic of the carnage when it was still going on. Note the creative use of an old speaker to support the gas tank skidplate.......
Well, I guess I'll post the pic when my laptop isn't having brain cramps....
So, also yesterday, I decided to knock out the old broken wheel studs and replace them. This calls for removing the brake drums (with a BFH) and then pounding out the studs with same BFH. Then I put in the new ones, and tried to set them by tightening on the lug nuts. So far, they still haven't set in correctly. I really don't want to take off the axle shaft to seat them, so I'm going to hope that I can tighten down some more today and seat them correctly.
Also today, get the brakes assembled, tires back on and push this beast into the garage where I can get this POS 1-piece hood open enough to go back to work on the headlights, turn signals and marker lights. I'd like to get them completely installed today. I also need to drill out the stud in the exhaust pipe down pipe so I can reconnect to the exhaust manifold. That should wrap up the exhaust, so then the fuel and exhaust systems will be finished. Need to put oil in the front axle and see if it leaks still. If it does, get a new gasket and fix. If not, we're good. Then change oil in the rear axle.
If all of that gets done today, it's been a pretty good day. That leaves wiring behind the dashboard, mechanical oil gauge, seats, seatbelts and the clutch as vital problems.
In other happenings, LSU beat Bama last night in baseball. I'm not going to go into detail, mostly because you can find that stuff somewhere else. What I am goin to say, is that this is one of the first times this year where they seemed to get some breaks, and got some hits. Maybe they are starting to come out of the slump(s) that they have been in.
Personally, I'll also be working on an IFRS study guide this weekend. Hope to finish it by tomorrow and get the credit as part of my push to become a licensed CPA in the state of FL.
Later
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
It's so quiet
When there's nobody else in the house...
So my honey and the GCs are up in N. Florida visiting the in-laws. I've been reading, eating and working on the Jeep.
On the Jeep, I took off the back bumper (which weighs about 14 million pounds!), took off the rear crossmember, and dropped the fuel tank. It was a pretty funny picture, I have to tell you.
Once all that was done, I pounded the crossmember kind of back into shape with a hammer, then took the grinder to it to try and clean it up a little. Then I painted it along with the mounting brackets. So tonight, got to reinstall it, along with the fuel tank, the grounding wire foer the tank, the fuel gauge wire and the hold-down strap for the tank. Once all that fun stuff is done, the fuel system should be finished with the exception of the hose from the fuel inlet to the tank. That is on order and should be here tomorrow.
I guess the next project(s) is to get all the under-hood wiring for the lights and so forth finished. I've partially run the headlights and marker lights, but I decided to install the front turn signals also. I bought a hole saw and I'm ready to make the cut I think. May do that tonight also, depending on how long the cross member/fuel tank takes. Will probably have to space the radiator back 1/4 inch or so to let everything clear properly. Should be able to use washers for that. Once that's done, I can put the rear tire back on and roll the jeep into the garage so I can open that stupid one-piece hood and get at the broken off bolt in the exhaust. Then, I think everything under the hood will be done for now.....then it's back to the dash area to continue running the wiring and start some soldering maybe.
A lot happening at work, but I feel I've rambled enough for this post, so I'll have to hit it later.
Later
So my honey and the GCs are up in N. Florida visiting the in-laws. I've been reading, eating and working on the Jeep.
On the Jeep, I took off the back bumper (which weighs about 14 million pounds!), took off the rear crossmember, and dropped the fuel tank. It was a pretty funny picture, I have to tell you.
Once all that was done, I pounded the crossmember kind of back into shape with a hammer, then took the grinder to it to try and clean it up a little. Then I painted it along with the mounting brackets. So tonight, got to reinstall it, along with the fuel tank, the grounding wire foer the tank, the fuel gauge wire and the hold-down strap for the tank. Once all that fun stuff is done, the fuel system should be finished with the exception of the hose from the fuel inlet to the tank. That is on order and should be here tomorrow.
I guess the next project(s) is to get all the under-hood wiring for the lights and so forth finished. I've partially run the headlights and marker lights, but I decided to install the front turn signals also. I bought a hole saw and I'm ready to make the cut I think. May do that tonight also, depending on how long the cross member/fuel tank takes. Will probably have to space the radiator back 1/4 inch or so to let everything clear properly. Should be able to use washers for that. Once that's done, I can put the rear tire back on and roll the jeep into the garage so I can open that stupid one-piece hood and get at the broken off bolt in the exhaust. Then, I think everything under the hood will be done for now.....then it's back to the dash area to continue running the wiring and start some soldering maybe.
A lot happening at work, but I feel I've rambled enough for this post, so I'll have to hit it later.
Later
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Is this really the end of the recession?
I really doubt it. I know that there is some positive econ news out there right now, but it seems to me that if the best you can do is "Well, it was not as bad as we thought", then there is still bad stuff out there. Besides, when is the last time you saw a Wall St. rall over a change to some pretty complex accounting rules.
Honey left for her parents today. I plan to enjoy the peace and quiet for as long as it lasts. Should be about a week, maybe 10 days.
Things are weird at work. I have had the worst case of the fuck-its I think I've ever had....but only for a couple of projects. Going to come in this weekend and see if I can beat it. Hopefully, once I get started, I'll get over this.
On a related topic(sort of), there is dick out there for new jobs. I know that is surprising, here in the middle of the worst economy in the last 20-30 years, but it's true. What is out there, is not paying as much and doesn't want to move your ass either. Going to submit to a CFO position in LFT. I don't expect much, but we'll see what happens. The alex. thing is still lurking out there, haven't heard from them in about 3 weeks. I think I'll send out a reminder e-mail tonight just to see what's happening.
Big plans for the Jeep this weekend, next week and next weekend. Hopefully, can make some serious progress while the girls are not around to bog things down. I love 'em, but they sure can keep you from actually getting stuff done. I'm not going to screw with posting the whole list, but I hope to be done with all the hood wiring (ALL the lights), the exhaust, the gauges, wipers and most of the dash lighting by the time people get back. With luck (ok, a lot of luck) I'll have seats and maybe seat belts in too!! Of course, I may just sleep the whole time.
Not much else happening. Leg is feeling better, so I'm back to walking on a daily basis. Not running yet, I don't want to pull that damned muscle again, so I'm trying not to make it angry.
Later
Honey left for her parents today. I plan to enjoy the peace and quiet for as long as it lasts. Should be about a week, maybe 10 days.
Things are weird at work. I have had the worst case of the fuck-its I think I've ever had....but only for a couple of projects. Going to come in this weekend and see if I can beat it. Hopefully, once I get started, I'll get over this.
On a related topic(sort of), there is dick out there for new jobs. I know that is surprising, here in the middle of the worst economy in the last 20-30 years, but it's true. What is out there, is not paying as much and doesn't want to move your ass either. Going to submit to a CFO position in LFT. I don't expect much, but we'll see what happens. The alex. thing is still lurking out there, haven't heard from them in about 3 weeks. I think I'll send out a reminder e-mail tonight just to see what's happening.
Big plans for the Jeep this weekend, next week and next weekend. Hopefully, can make some serious progress while the girls are not around to bog things down. I love 'em, but they sure can keep you from actually getting stuff done. I'm not going to screw with posting the whole list, but I hope to be done with all the hood wiring (ALL the lights), the exhaust, the gauges, wipers and most of the dash lighting by the time people get back. With luck (ok, a lot of luck) I'll have seats and maybe seat belts in too!! Of course, I may just sleep the whole time.
Not much else happening. Leg is feeling better, so I'm back to walking on a daily basis. Not running yet, I don't want to pull that damned muscle again, so I'm trying not to make it angry.
Later
Thursday, March 26, 2009
No, I haven't forgotten
about this blog. I just have been busy and haven't had time to post recently. A few things going on, some good, most neutral, nothing really bad for a change.
At work, things are quieting down some from all the excitement in February and early March. We are used to the president being gone, and I've noticed that for the most part questions are being directed to the proper people. Still not happy with the depth of disclosure that I've received from the new boss and wish he would get his thumb out of his ass and tell me what he wants me to do. If it's just stay in this position and run accounting, fine. I'm not overly excited by that, but fine. If he wants me to help evaluate acquisitions (as has been mentioned) or help run the overall accounting function, fine. If he wants to put me on the street, fine. Well that last one isn't actually fine, but I've trying to get prepared and it's as good as it's going to get.
Honey is taking the kids up to her parents in about 10 days or so. Bring on the dancing girls!!
Okay, probably not dancing girls, but it will be nice and quiet and I will enjoy it. I'll probably work on the jeep most of the time anyway, as I really want to make some progress and be close to done by the end of April. That is probably very optimistic, but got to set some kind of goal.
Later
At work, things are quieting down some from all the excitement in February and early March. We are used to the president being gone, and I've noticed that for the most part questions are being directed to the proper people. Still not happy with the depth of disclosure that I've received from the new boss and wish he would get his thumb out of his ass and tell me what he wants me to do. If it's just stay in this position and run accounting, fine. I'm not overly excited by that, but fine. If he wants me to help evaluate acquisitions (as has been mentioned) or help run the overall accounting function, fine. If he wants to put me on the street, fine. Well that last one isn't actually fine, but I've trying to get prepared and it's as good as it's going to get.
Honey is taking the kids up to her parents in about 10 days or so. Bring on the dancing girls!!
Okay, probably not dancing girls, but it will be nice and quiet and I will enjoy it. I'll probably work on the jeep most of the time anyway, as I really want to make some progress and be close to done by the end of April. That is probably very optimistic, but got to set some kind of goal.
Later
Sunday, March 8, 2009
I saw a 900 foot Jesus
In Tulsa Oklahoma.....sorry, it's a saying from a friend of mine from the college days and every time I head out to Tulsa, I think of it. As you can tell, I'm off to Tulsa for the day Monday. Leave in about an hour for the airport.....
I'm not really looking forward to it, mostly because I don't think we are going to get a chance to make any decisions or really participate in the back office merger process. That's just my opinion, but so far it's proven pretty true. Everything is being run in Tulsa, which pretty much leaves us here in SW Fl out in the cold. If it were cold down here, which it's not.
A couple of quick updates on previous stuff...my leg is feeling better. Hoping to get runs in tonight and tomorrow in Tulsa before the race next weekend.
Got some (very little) work done on the jeep last weekend. Finally got the final main body mount put in. That just leaves the 2 rear ones, and the one by the clutch pivot that I can't put on until I relocate the clutch pivot anyway. I think once I get back, I'm going to have to carve out an evening to do some electrical work. I'm really close to being able to button up the dash.
Later
I'm not really looking forward to it, mostly because I don't think we are going to get a chance to make any decisions or really participate in the back office merger process. That's just my opinion, but so far it's proven pretty true. Everything is being run in Tulsa, which pretty much leaves us here in SW Fl out in the cold. If it were cold down here, which it's not.
A couple of quick updates on previous stuff...my leg is feeling better. Hoping to get runs in tonight and tomorrow in Tulsa before the race next weekend.
Got some (very little) work done on the jeep last weekend. Finally got the final main body mount put in. That just leaves the 2 rear ones, and the one by the clutch pivot that I can't put on until I relocate the clutch pivot anyway. I think once I get back, I'm going to have to carve out an evening to do some electrical work. I'm really close to being able to button up the dash.
Later
Monday, March 2, 2009
Still here
Still employed this week, which after last weeks firing of our president is a good thing. I have to say that I can't afford to be unemployed, so this is a plus....
Been pretty busy with work last week. Worked until at least 6 every night, came in Saturday, etc. Still trying to get caught up from the delays incurred in the year end switch, but at least we are getting closer. The new boss if off skiing somewhere, so he is out of pocket and not bothering us. If I could keep my controller in the office, that would be a plus!
Pulled a calf muscle last week. First muscle pull I've had in quite a while, and it shut my running down for almost a week. The 5K is in just under 2 weeks, and I think I'm in for another 31 minute race. I was initially hoping to get a lot of running in and drop to less than 30, but doesn't look like it's going to happen.
Almost no progress on the Jeep last couple of weeks. Got the flat tire off, pumped it up and did some clean up on the frame while it was exposed. Also finally put in the last major body mount over the gas tank cross member. Still have some to install, but that's the ones on the rear crossmember that may not fit on this fiberglass body anyway....plus the one that is being blocked by the clutch pedal pivot hardware.
Markets have been getting pounded and all I can do is watch as my 401k takes a giant dump on any retirement plans I may have.
The job search has ground to a halt. The contracting company back in LA is still looking, but the outgoing part-time CFO is in no hurry. That actually works for me, as neither am I and a new and interesting possibility popped up today. I'll put up some 411 on that later if it looks like it might go somewhere.
My Tigers had a heck of a weekend...claimed the outright SEC basketball championship by beating Kentucky AT KENTUCKY, which they haven't done in 20 or so years. Swept UCF and outscored them in every game by 10 runs or so. The baseball team is 7-0 currently. Football team picked up 4 early commits, all look like solid players. Ladies b-ball closed out the season on a roll and ended up 2nd in the SEC, looking good for the SEC tournament and NCAA tourney as well.
Later
Been pretty busy with work last week. Worked until at least 6 every night, came in Saturday, etc. Still trying to get caught up from the delays incurred in the year end switch, but at least we are getting closer. The new boss if off skiing somewhere, so he is out of pocket and not bothering us. If I could keep my controller in the office, that would be a plus!
Pulled a calf muscle last week. First muscle pull I've had in quite a while, and it shut my running down for almost a week. The 5K is in just under 2 weeks, and I think I'm in for another 31 minute race. I was initially hoping to get a lot of running in and drop to less than 30, but doesn't look like it's going to happen.
Almost no progress on the Jeep last couple of weeks. Got the flat tire off, pumped it up and did some clean up on the frame while it was exposed. Also finally put in the last major body mount over the gas tank cross member. Still have some to install, but that's the ones on the rear crossmember that may not fit on this fiberglass body anyway....plus the one that is being blocked by the clutch pedal pivot hardware.
Markets have been getting pounded and all I can do is watch as my 401k takes a giant dump on any retirement plans I may have.
The job search has ground to a halt. The contracting company back in LA is still looking, but the outgoing part-time CFO is in no hurry. That actually works for me, as neither am I and a new and interesting possibility popped up today. I'll put up some 411 on that later if it looks like it might go somewhere.
My Tigers had a heck of a weekend...claimed the outright SEC basketball championship by beating Kentucky AT KENTUCKY, which they haven't done in 20 or so years. Swept UCF and outscored them in every game by 10 runs or so. The baseball team is 7-0 currently. Football team picked up 4 early commits, all look like solid players. Ladies b-ball closed out the season on a roll and ended up 2nd in the SEC, looking good for the SEC tournament and NCAA tourney as well.
Later
Monday, February 23, 2009
Didn't see that coming
So I come into work today, late for a meeting (shit) and walk into our president resigning (yeah right)
So the consensus around the office is "didn't see that coming" and "Jesus, I hope that's if for the fucking layoffs". So far my position seems reasonably secure, but it's time to get really busy. Going out tomorrow night with the outgoing CFO, who is retiring under duress. He normally goes out for drinks and singing/piano at least one night a week and if I don't go this week, I won't ever get the chance.
I personally am still a little stunned. I have to think he's a little blindsided also.
tonight might be a good night to go home and work on the Jeep and just hide out. Maybe I'll watch tv or work on my study guide. I need to really focus over the next couple of weeks and knock some stuff out.
Updates later.
So the consensus around the office is "didn't see that coming" and "Jesus, I hope that's if for the fucking layoffs". So far my position seems reasonably secure, but it's time to get really busy. Going out tomorrow night with the outgoing CFO, who is retiring under duress. He normally goes out for drinks and singing/piano at least one night a week and if I don't go this week, I won't ever get the chance.
I personally am still a little stunned. I have to think he's a little blindsided also.
tonight might be a good night to go home and work on the Jeep and just hide out. Maybe I'll watch tv or work on my study guide. I need to really focus over the next couple of weeks and knock some stuff out.
Updates later.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Sometimes
Sometimes I just have random thoughts....like this morning
My grandfather was a pretty well respected banker back in Louisiana. He died several years ago, but for some reason the thought popped into my head this morning "I wonder what he would have thought about all the banks and the bailout money?" I mean he was a banker back when you were expected to have a down payment for your home, plus money to cover closing costs. I wonder what he would have thought of the no money down, choose your payment crap that was being sold? I'll have to do some research and see if anyone has dug up a crusty old banker and got his thoughts on all this bullshit goings on......
Couple more thoughts for everyone based on some e-mails between my sister and I....
I have a couple of oddball thoughts on the bank execs thing, as I am known to do occasionally.
First, we put the bank execs on the train and take them on tour. We call it "art" perhaps by smearing them with the leftover tomatoes, or paint or something. Then we get a NEA endowment for it and tour for free…….we could call it "banks in bondage or something cool like that. We could get millions
Second, we form a band to go with the bank execs, perhaps calling it the "traveling banks in stocks", with a nod to the traveling wilburys. Then while the execs are on display, we play a gig, perhaps turning it into a festival and charging admission.
All of the above is an outflow of our original ideas. Mine was an economic stimulus plan that supported the economy by buying $750B worth of plate lunches. If you aren't sure what that is, look up Dwyers in Lafayette, LA to see. My sisters was that we take the heads of all the banks that have received bailout money, or gone broke, put them in stockades and pelt them with rotten fruit and vegetables. She was planning on using crawfish heads (very stinky) and I was considering using either fish heads or dog poop.
Later
My grandfather was a pretty well respected banker back in Louisiana. He died several years ago, but for some reason the thought popped into my head this morning "I wonder what he would have thought about all the banks and the bailout money?" I mean he was a banker back when you were expected to have a down payment for your home, plus money to cover closing costs. I wonder what he would have thought of the no money down, choose your payment crap that was being sold? I'll have to do some research and see if anyone has dug up a crusty old banker and got his thoughts on all this bullshit goings on......
Couple more thoughts for everyone based on some e-mails between my sister and I....
I have a couple of oddball thoughts on the bank execs thing, as I am known to do occasionally.
First, we put the bank execs on the train and take them on tour. We call it "art" perhaps by smearing them with the leftover tomatoes, or paint or something. Then we get a NEA endowment for it and tour for free…….we could call it "banks in bondage or something cool like that. We could get millions
Second, we form a band to go with the bank execs, perhaps calling it the "traveling banks in stocks", with a nod to the traveling wilburys. Then while the execs are on display, we play a gig, perhaps turning it into a festival and charging admission.
All of the above is an outflow of our original ideas. Mine was an economic stimulus plan that supported the economy by buying $750B worth of plate lunches. If you aren't sure what that is, look up Dwyers in Lafayette, LA to see. My sisters was that we take the heads of all the banks that have received bailout money, or gone broke, put them in stockades and pelt them with rotten fruit and vegetables. She was planning on using crawfish heads (very stinky) and I was considering using either fish heads or dog poop.
Later
Friday, February 13, 2009
I F-ing Swear
I f-ing swear to God, maybe we really should just burn the whole motherfucker down and play a fiddle while it burns. By that I mean our credit system along with banking, insurance and whatever else I can think of. I'm really tired of reading about how the banking/credit markets have to be saved by investing billions (trillions!!??) of my freaking dollars with these assholes. I think we should be clear about one thing......I don't want to do this and I don't want to get any deeper into this than we absolutely have to. Face it....they (banks et al) had no business doing what they were doing, and if they can't handle the repercussions of being stupid, then they should drop on the floor and die quietly. You think that anyone is going to bail my job out if a cut comes down because my employer did something moronically stupid? Seriously, just using the SW FL markets as an example....who really thought that a small, CBS construction house east of I-75 on a cookie cutter lot was really worth $500,000?????????
Okay, onto an equally enraging topic, but one that is only possibly related to the economy in a peripheral manner.....some asshole got into my car the other night and swiped my wifes birthday/Valentines day present. My message for this person is "If I find you, I'm putting my size 12 so far up your ass, it will have to be removed surgically!!"
Later
Okay, onto an equally enraging topic, but one that is only possibly related to the economy in a peripheral manner.....some asshole got into my car the other night and swiped my wifes birthday/Valentines day present. My message for this person is "If I find you, I'm putting my size 12 so far up your ass, it will have to be removed surgically!!"
Later
Monday, February 9, 2009
Black Thursday is past us
Well, the layoff day (Black Thursday) is past us. It was at least as painful as I expected, especially since a couple of people were added to my list at the last minute. I'm working on letters of recommendation for everyone tody, so that at least makes me feel a tiny bit better. Still trying to save some money, which isn't going as well as I would have hoped. We at least received the title to my honey's car this week, so we are down to one car note. The refinance of the casa is in the works, pending receipt of the appraisal which as we all know is a scary S.O.B. these days. That is especially true here in S.W. Fl!!
It's funny how sometimes I write something on here and then it gets said back to me by a family member within 24 hours. It's funny because they don't know about this, so it is very unlikely they are reading these comments. Hell it's unlikely ANYBODY is reading this......anyway in my last post I mentioned "hunkering down" and riding out the housing/job etc. market by staying here. Friday night, my honey said essentially the same thing about how she would love to get closer to our family, but thought we were stuck here for a couple of years at minimum.
Started feeling well enough to exercise again this weekend. Ran a mile or so, plus walked about 1.5 miles Sunday, then walked about 2.5 mi again this morning. I just found a 5K near the house that is being run in about a month, so I'm going to try and run in it and beat my last time of 31:23.
Worked on the jeep a little yesterday. Got some more dash lights working and started trying to wire some of the individual grounds for the dash lights and gauges. Got a lot to do, but I think the focus needs to be getting under the hood and finishing running the wires for the headlights, now that we have power to the wiring. Also need to get the marker/turn lights installed and wired. At least those are already drilled and ready. Then I need to decide whether or not I'm going to install the turn signals in the grill, or just leave it empty and pretend like they never existed. While I'm under the hood, I can install the temp sensor and try to drill out the broken off bolt in the exhaust pipe. Then we can move on to all the rest of the problems.
Later
It's funny how sometimes I write something on here and then it gets said back to me by a family member within 24 hours. It's funny because they don't know about this, so it is very unlikely they are reading these comments. Hell it's unlikely ANYBODY is reading this......anyway in my last post I mentioned "hunkering down" and riding out the housing/job etc. market by staying here. Friday night, my honey said essentially the same thing about how she would love to get closer to our family, but thought we were stuck here for a couple of years at minimum.
Started feeling well enough to exercise again this weekend. Ran a mile or so, plus walked about 1.5 miles Sunday, then walked about 2.5 mi again this morning. I just found a 5K near the house that is being run in about a month, so I'm going to try and run in it and beat my last time of 31:23.
Worked on the jeep a little yesterday. Got some more dash lights working and started trying to wire some of the individual grounds for the dash lights and gauges. Got a lot to do, but I think the focus needs to be getting under the hood and finishing running the wires for the headlights, now that we have power to the wiring. Also need to get the marker/turn lights installed and wired. At least those are already drilled and ready. Then I need to decide whether or not I'm going to install the turn signals in the grill, or just leave it empty and pretend like they never existed. While I'm under the hood, I can install the temp sensor and try to drill out the broken off bolt in the exhaust pipe. Then we can move on to all the rest of the problems.
Later
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
The Black Plague
It seems that the office and now my home are overrun with the black plague. Not actually the midieval plague that removed roughly 40% of the population from the face of the earth, but a nasty cold/flu virus that gets around like wildfire in a high wind.
What else is going on? Well, we're in the midst of layoffs at work. Sucks to do it, although obviously it sucks worse to be on the receiving end. I have no idea how much in the way of jobs there are out there here in SW FL. I really don't think there's a lot....I'm going to do what I can for everyone, hooking them up with the few recruiters I know in the area, trying to give them a head start on unemployment benefits and giving out letters of reference. Not really sure what I can do past that. Eventually, I won't have much of an accounting dept, we'll be doing more business support activities and analysis.
Lots more job cuts this week, the recession (borderline depression) is getting really rolling. Macy's, panasonic, Dow.....you name the big company and they are pretty much all cutting people. If my honey wasn't so sick, I'm seriously considering telling her we need to change our plan and just hunker down for 1 - 3 years here.....long enough for things to turn around, or at least bottom out. Part of my problem with moving is the lack of visibility. Where are we going in this economy? When will the bad/awful/apocalyptic news start to taper off and a ray of sunshine pop up?
On the slightly more entertaining things, today is national signing day for football! It appears that my beloved Tigers are going to have a GREAT class, possibly #1 in the county. I realize that it doesn't really matter, and there isn't much difference in the top 5 overall, but it would be nice to be #1 just to piss off the Alabama fans (AkA fucking stupid Gumps)
Not much happening on the job front...this part of the post is ignoring what I posted above about hunkering down by the way.....I had the phone interview in Alex, I think it went pretty well, but have not heard anything back yet. I've been submitted for a position in Pascagoula, but have no idea if there is any interest or not.
Later
What else is going on? Well, we're in the midst of layoffs at work. Sucks to do it, although obviously it sucks worse to be on the receiving end. I have no idea how much in the way of jobs there are out there here in SW FL. I really don't think there's a lot....I'm going to do what I can for everyone, hooking them up with the few recruiters I know in the area, trying to give them a head start on unemployment benefits and giving out letters of reference. Not really sure what I can do past that. Eventually, I won't have much of an accounting dept, we'll be doing more business support activities and analysis.
Lots more job cuts this week, the recession (borderline depression) is getting really rolling. Macy's, panasonic, Dow.....you name the big company and they are pretty much all cutting people. If my honey wasn't so sick, I'm seriously considering telling her we need to change our plan and just hunker down for 1 - 3 years here.....long enough for things to turn around, or at least bottom out. Part of my problem with moving is the lack of visibility. Where are we going in this economy? When will the bad/awful/apocalyptic news start to taper off and a ray of sunshine pop up?
On the slightly more entertaining things, today is national signing day for football! It appears that my beloved Tigers are going to have a GREAT class, possibly #1 in the county. I realize that it doesn't really matter, and there isn't much difference in the top 5 overall, but it would be nice to be #1 just to piss off the Alabama fans (AkA fucking stupid Gumps)
Not much happening on the job front...this part of the post is ignoring what I posted above about hunkering down by the way.....I had the phone interview in Alex, I think it went pretty well, but have not heard anything back yet. I've been submitted for a position in Pascagoula, but have no idea if there is any interest or not.
Later
Monday, January 26, 2009
Sitting
So I'm sitting in my office, trying to get a little work done when the phone rings. 228 area code, so I mumble to myself "who the hell is 228" and answer it. It's a recruited in Ms. about a CFO position I'd worked on maybe 2 months ago. I love the way recruiters just call out of the freakin' blue. Would it be so hard to just send out a "received your e-mail" receipt?
Still have the call tonight. Hopefully that goes well.
May trade the GCs in for a couple of hamsters if they keep giving me their colds.
Later
Still have the call tonight. Hopefully that goes well.
May trade the GCs in for a couple of hamsters if they keep giving me their colds.
Later
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Woo Hoo
Going to have a phone interview with the Alex people next week. Its' funny, even though I'm sort of annoyed with our new bosses, I still feel a little disloyal. Of course, it's just a first phone interview, so it's not like the job is locked up or anything. Still, it's nice to get the call (or e-mail as the case may be) notifying you that they want to talk.
Now if the people in LFT would quit advertising their job in every internet outlet and get busy hiring, we'd have something.
Later
Now if the people in LFT would quit advertising their job in every internet outlet and get busy hiring, we'd have something.
Later
Friday, January 23, 2009
IT's almost funny
It's almost funny how the market swings around in any given day. Today, the market was down big, then almost recovered and closed down just a little bit. Now I know it's kind of dumb to use this as a proxy for the overall economy, but I'm doing it anyway. In fact, this would be downright hilarious if I hadn't just got my 401K statements.......that shit is not funny.
Anyway, no real plans for the weekend. Got to get some CPE done so I can get my license application into the state. I've got a long stinking way to go, but I can't get there until I get going.
Must work on Jeep, although not tonight. I finally called Quadratec, and I think I understand how to return an item, although what the guy told me seems kind of dumb. I'm going to check in the back of the catalog to be sure. Once that is done, then I'm going to order some more stuff.
Anniversary coming up....(pause while people applaud).....okay, I know what I'm going to get in general, that is a camera. Of course, which precise camera is still somewhat of a mystery, but a camera none the less. Of course my honey dropped on me last night that "I got you the best gift" after we had agreed that we would just get a group gift (the camera)....sometimes you just can't win. I have no idea what it is. There is a particular watch I want, but if she spent that much money I may beat her with a stick.
Finally, I wish the folks in LFt and Alex would get off their lazy butts and start making some calls. You have my resume, what else could you possibly need? I mean no one else need apply, as far as I'm concerned.
Later.
Anyway, no real plans for the weekend. Got to get some CPE done so I can get my license application into the state. I've got a long stinking way to go, but I can't get there until I get going.
Must work on Jeep, although not tonight. I finally called Quadratec, and I think I understand how to return an item, although what the guy told me seems kind of dumb. I'm going to check in the back of the catalog to be sure. Once that is done, then I'm going to order some more stuff.
Anniversary coming up....(pause while people applaud).....okay, I know what I'm going to get in general, that is a camera. Of course, which precise camera is still somewhat of a mystery, but a camera none the less. Of course my honey dropped on me last night that "I got you the best gift" after we had agreed that we would just get a group gift (the camera)....sometimes you just can't win. I have no idea what it is. There is a particular watch I want, but if she spent that much money I may beat her with a stick.
Finally, I wish the folks in LFt and Alex would get off their lazy butts and start making some calls. You have my resume, what else could you possibly need? I mean no one else need apply, as far as I'm concerned.
Later.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Troubled times
These are historic times we are living in. Why? Nearly unprecedented financial troubles. A black president. War in the Middle east. War in afghanistan.
Most of the "unprecedented" or related adjectives have to do with the current financial crisis. This contagion has spread throughout the globe and I believe it threatens to drag us even further down. I had a couple of grand left from bonuses and so forth that I wanted to open an investment account with. I set up a ticker on Yahoo! with some stocks that had been beaten down that I felt might come back up, among them Bank of America and Citi. Now both of those stocks are down 40+% since the time that I added them, and that's been in the last 4 months, so you know they weren't exactly at the 52 week high.
It's troubling to me because I believe we are living in a time that my children and grandchildren will read about in their history books and I dont' know how to document it.
GCs' if you ever read this.....I'm worried about my job... I'm worried about the house, and the value of it... I'm trying to refinance, but I don't know if we can get it done, and I don't know if it's worth it to put up the money up front......I'm worried because I'd like to get closer to home (mine and your mothers) and the majority of those jobs don't pay what I make now, plus then we are stuck with this stupid house that we may be able to sell. Or maybe not....we just don't know.
I'm worried that the goddamn economy will completele collapse and I'll be sweeping the streets as part of a government program to keep people busy....I'm worried that our collection of 401ks and IRAs is now worth about half of what it was and the future doesn't look so bright....I'm worried that when I do get a chance to retire that social security and medicare won't be available. Or if it is avaialble, that we will have busted our ass to save and won't be eligible...
I don't know exactly what to do. I'm going to keep on doing what I've been doing and hope that I'm not meeting Einstein's definition of insanity.
In other, more fun news, I've been working on the Jeep and some progress is being made. I finally got tired of looking at the spaghetti of wires hanging off the firewall, so I took some electrical tape and started trying to wire up the headlight switch and dimmer. Those 2 items alone make up about a dozen wires, and provide a foundation for many of the others. After some work, I hooked up the battery charger to the battery cables to provide a low amp current and started turning things on....what do you know, I've got power to the dimmer, power to parts of the dashboard and power to the taillights. So, now I've got to correct the problems I found and get behind the dashboard to finish wiring......after that, get a correct new fuel hose from Q-tec and finish the hoses for the fuel tank.....finish drilling the body mounts and get that done.....clutch linkage.....gauges......seats......seatbelts.....steering column and linkages.....windshield wipers......2 new rear tires that aren't totally dry-rotted.....after that, I may be able to put it on the street briefly for a shakedown drive.
I'll update again later about these times. I really feel I should be talking about this to establish my/the families historical perspective.
Later.
Most of the "unprecedented" or related adjectives have to do with the current financial crisis. This contagion has spread throughout the globe and I believe it threatens to drag us even further down. I had a couple of grand left from bonuses and so forth that I wanted to open an investment account with. I set up a ticker on Yahoo! with some stocks that had been beaten down that I felt might come back up, among them Bank of America and Citi. Now both of those stocks are down 40+% since the time that I added them, and that's been in the last 4 months, so you know they weren't exactly at the 52 week high.
It's troubling to me because I believe we are living in a time that my children and grandchildren will read about in their history books and I dont' know how to document it.
GCs' if you ever read this.....I'm worried about my job... I'm worried about the house, and the value of it... I'm trying to refinance, but I don't know if we can get it done, and I don't know if it's worth it to put up the money up front......I'm worried because I'd like to get closer to home (mine and your mothers) and the majority of those jobs don't pay what I make now, plus then we are stuck with this stupid house that we may be able to sell. Or maybe not....we just don't know.
I'm worried that the goddamn economy will completele collapse and I'll be sweeping the streets as part of a government program to keep people busy....I'm worried that our collection of 401ks and IRAs is now worth about half of what it was and the future doesn't look so bright....I'm worried that when I do get a chance to retire that social security and medicare won't be available. Or if it is avaialble, that we will have busted our ass to save and won't be eligible...
I don't know exactly what to do. I'm going to keep on doing what I've been doing and hope that I'm not meeting Einstein's definition of insanity.
In other, more fun news, I've been working on the Jeep and some progress is being made. I finally got tired of looking at the spaghetti of wires hanging off the firewall, so I took some electrical tape and started trying to wire up the headlight switch and dimmer. Those 2 items alone make up about a dozen wires, and provide a foundation for many of the others. After some work, I hooked up the battery charger to the battery cables to provide a low amp current and started turning things on....what do you know, I've got power to the dimmer, power to parts of the dashboard and power to the taillights. So, now I've got to correct the problems I found and get behind the dashboard to finish wiring......after that, get a correct new fuel hose from Q-tec and finish the hoses for the fuel tank.....finish drilling the body mounts and get that done.....clutch linkage.....gauges......seats......seatbelts.....steering column and linkages.....windshield wipers......2 new rear tires that aren't totally dry-rotted.....after that, I may be able to put it on the street briefly for a shakedown drive.
I'll update again later about these times. I really feel I should be talking about this to establish my/the families historical perspective.
Later.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Oh Yeah!
Ran in a 5K yesterday morning. It was colder than a witches titty out there, but I managed to not freeze to death somehow...... As out of shape as I am, I finished the race without (much) walking but didn't make the second goal of finishing in 30 minutes or less. Final time was 31 something, although I had my head down when I finished and didn't catch my final time.
edit( I looked it up on line and it was 31.23. So not too bad, but not where I wanted to be either.
Later
edit( I looked it up on line and it was 31.23. So not too bad, but not where I wanted to be either.
Later
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Can't decide
In the new job search, I can't decide exactly what to do, so I'm going to take sort of a shotgun approach to this and see how it works. Here's what is going on.....
Only pursuing CFO jobs, or very senior management in accounting/finance.
Only in the geographic South, basically the Gulf of Mexico coast from Houston to Jacksonville and up the East coast to southern Virginia.
Only jobs that pay approximately what I make now, or offer a greater return in the futue that's not too much of a stupid risk.
So far, I've talked to a couple of recruiters and reviewed a few of their positions. I've applied online for several positions, and have heard back nothing. Positions have been in Houston, Alexandria (LA), Mississippi, and Richmond VA. Other possibilities in Jacksonville and Savannah sound interesting as well.
Obviously the economy is affecting things, the jobs I am interested are fewer and don't offer as good of a moving benefits. I've turned down some possibilities in areas I'm not interested in, and intend to continue that unless I stumble across one that says they'll buy my house for a minimal loss. That would be the one benefit that would make me pause and think seriously about someplace like New Jersey.
Onto other more personal stuff......GC #1 has been having a hernia for a while now. I think I've mentioned in other posts, but if not, well there it is. Not too painful, but bloody and kind of gross looking. She has now had a series of X-rays down there to determine whether or not she needs surgery. While the final answer isn't in yet, smart money says "Yes". I believe she will have a surgical procedure in the next 30 days or so. It's really not a good thing to know your 5 year old is going to have to go under the knife.
On the Jeep, I've just been working on the wiring. Been trying to get it run semi-neatly and screwed down. Still need to reorder the fuel hose I got for Christmas, since it's clearly too big and get the correct one. Before locking down all the fuel tank/hoses, I also need to finish drilling the body mounts and get the last couple taken care of. Sometime during all of this excitement, I need to get an EZ-out, or some really good drill bits and try to remove the exhaust bolt that broke off in the header. My goal is still to have it street drivable by mid year of 2009. All of the above items are subject to change if a sudden job change comes along. Then the focus would be on prepping the Jeep to be flat towed to whereever I have to take it. That would mean focusing on tires, axles and bearings so things didn't just freeze up in the middle of nowhere.
On the football front, my Tigers closed out the year by stomping Ga. Tech. I really enjoyed it, because it means the GT people at work can't give me any crap about the game. In football at least, we turn to recruiting. Fortunately for me, that looks really good at the moment and I think we'll have a top 5 class. Basketball doesn't look too good, but I think that's a lack of talent and now necessarily a reflection of the new coach.
Later!
Only pursuing CFO jobs, or very senior management in accounting/finance.
Only in the geographic South, basically the Gulf of Mexico coast from Houston to Jacksonville and up the East coast to southern Virginia.
Only jobs that pay approximately what I make now, or offer a greater return in the futue that's not too much of a stupid risk.
So far, I've talked to a couple of recruiters and reviewed a few of their positions. I've applied online for several positions, and have heard back nothing. Positions have been in Houston, Alexandria (LA), Mississippi, and Richmond VA. Other possibilities in Jacksonville and Savannah sound interesting as well.
Obviously the economy is affecting things, the jobs I am interested are fewer and don't offer as good of a moving benefits. I've turned down some possibilities in areas I'm not interested in, and intend to continue that unless I stumble across one that says they'll buy my house for a minimal loss. That would be the one benefit that would make me pause and think seriously about someplace like New Jersey.
Onto other more personal stuff......GC #1 has been having a hernia for a while now. I think I've mentioned in other posts, but if not, well there it is. Not too painful, but bloody and kind of gross looking. She has now had a series of X-rays down there to determine whether or not she needs surgery. While the final answer isn't in yet, smart money says "Yes". I believe she will have a surgical procedure in the next 30 days or so. It's really not a good thing to know your 5 year old is going to have to go under the knife.
On the Jeep, I've just been working on the wiring. Been trying to get it run semi-neatly and screwed down. Still need to reorder the fuel hose I got for Christmas, since it's clearly too big and get the correct one. Before locking down all the fuel tank/hoses, I also need to finish drilling the body mounts and get the last couple taken care of. Sometime during all of this excitement, I need to get an EZ-out, or some really good drill bits and try to remove the exhaust bolt that broke off in the header. My goal is still to have it street drivable by mid year of 2009. All of the above items are subject to change if a sudden job change comes along. Then the focus would be on prepping the Jeep to be flat towed to whereever I have to take it. That would mean focusing on tires, axles and bearings so things didn't just freeze up in the middle of nowhere.
On the football front, my Tigers closed out the year by stomping Ga. Tech. I really enjoyed it, because it means the GT people at work can't give me any crap about the game. In football at least, we turn to recruiting. Fortunately for me, that looks really good at the moment and I think we'll have a top 5 class. Basketball doesn't look too good, but I think that's a lack of talent and now necessarily a reflection of the new coach.
Later!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Ta Ta Suckers
Well, somehow that title ends up sounding like I'm staring at someone's boobs, but I guess it'll have to do.
I've come to the realization that I'm probably going to do everything I can to find a new job in 2009. I don't know why, but I am rather deeply dissatisfied with how things are going after our purchase and unless things change dramatically, I'm out of here. I have already put in a couple of application to jobs I found online and I've reached out to a couple of recruiters I met a while back.
Again, the goal is to find something on my own terms and just bust ass and be positive in the meantime.
Later
I've come to the realization that I'm probably going to do everything I can to find a new job in 2009. I don't know why, but I am rather deeply dissatisfied with how things are going after our purchase and unless things change dramatically, I'm out of here. I have already put in a couple of application to jobs I found online and I've reached out to a couple of recruiters I met a while back.
Again, the goal is to find something on my own terms and just bust ass and be positive in the meantime.
Later
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New year
I've come to a couple of realizations over the last few months that I thought I should share. First, I'm worried about the new boss (same as the old boss!?) and second that it seems that I may be getting my wife back as the woman I actually married and not as this sort of strange person who is pissed a lot and not interrested in sex or fun. The last part is sort of a low blow, but this is my house and my rules here online so I can post whatever I want.
On the topic of the first one, I've been watching over the last few months and it seems that he may be very hard to get along with, as well as pretty ruthless when it comes to the idea of making money. Now I'm all for making money, but I need these guys to give me some guidance. At first, we were going to keep most of our people and sort of be operated separately within the overall group. Now it appears that we are going to be unloading most of our accounting people and letting the existing people in Oklahoma handle our accounting. Now this pisses me off, mostly because it's the diametric opposite of what we were told 4 months ago. Because of this, I have decided to begin looking for a new job more seriously. I've rejoined a couple of the paid boards and have really stepped up my attempts at networking. I guess we are going to have to decide what locations are acceptable, but it seems that most of the gulf of mexico area plus east coast from Jacksonville up to southern virginia as possibilities.
On the second, it seems that my honey is pulling out of the funk that seems to have enveloped her over the last couple of years. Between the move here to SW FL and the 2nd GC, she has been in a tailspin. Recently, it seems that she has been moving closer to coming out and I don't know if she really was (somewhat) depressed, or just not reacting well to all that was going on.
Continuing with looking back at some of this years events, I'm still very conflicted about my almost move back to LFT. With what I posted above in mind, I'm really thinking we should have moved.
What I've come up with is that I have to keep a positive attitude about work and family, bust my ass for the new boss while I finish evaluating him, and keep an eye open for a new position that's in an acceptable locale. Running in a 5K for the first time in several years here in about 2 weeks, so I'm hoping to extend that into getting back into running a little more. On a professional front, along with the busting ass, I'm really going to work at extending my knowledge base to include more information on IFRS, much more info on accounting systems, and taxes, specifically construction specific tax areas.
Happy New Year, and Later!
On the topic of the first one, I've been watching over the last few months and it seems that he may be very hard to get along with, as well as pretty ruthless when it comes to the idea of making money. Now I'm all for making money, but I need these guys to give me some guidance. At first, we were going to keep most of our people and sort of be operated separately within the overall group. Now it appears that we are going to be unloading most of our accounting people and letting the existing people in Oklahoma handle our accounting. Now this pisses me off, mostly because it's the diametric opposite of what we were told 4 months ago. Because of this, I have decided to begin looking for a new job more seriously. I've rejoined a couple of the paid boards and have really stepped up my attempts at networking. I guess we are going to have to decide what locations are acceptable, but it seems that most of the gulf of mexico area plus east coast from Jacksonville up to southern virginia as possibilities.
On the second, it seems that my honey is pulling out of the funk that seems to have enveloped her over the last couple of years. Between the move here to SW FL and the 2nd GC, she has been in a tailspin. Recently, it seems that she has been moving closer to coming out and I don't know if she really was (somewhat) depressed, or just not reacting well to all that was going on.
Continuing with looking back at some of this years events, I'm still very conflicted about my almost move back to LFT. With what I posted above in mind, I'm really thinking we should have moved.
What I've come up with is that I have to keep a positive attitude about work and family, bust my ass for the new boss while I finish evaluating him, and keep an eye open for a new position that's in an acceptable locale. Running in a 5K for the first time in several years here in about 2 weeks, so I'm hoping to extend that into getting back into running a little more. On a professional front, along with the busting ass, I'm really going to work at extending my knowledge base to include more information on IFRS, much more info on accounting systems, and taxes, specifically construction specific tax areas.
Happy New Year, and Later!
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