Bittersweet news.....

TheDudeAbides · 10-30-2010, 12:10 AM

As a union electrician, I generally understand the relatively transient nature of our trade. However I've been very fortunate, and have been able to work exclusively close(ish) to home thus far.
However, the work outlook in my local is less than sunny. Such is the nature of the beast I suppose.
Which is why, I've accepted a dispatch to go build a Facebook data center in Prineville, Oregon. For those not familiar with my state, the jobsite is about 3 1/2 hours drive from my house. In addition to this, the project is currently running on a 6 10s schedule. End result: Money: good, separation from my wife, son and daughter: bad.
I guess the point of this post is:
If we're trading passing etc., I'm sorry for the delay, but I'll only be able to ship once a week, or so, when my wife comes to visit. I am taking the wine-a-dor with me, so I'll still have some sanity.
If I'm slow to respond to p.m's, or post, I'm also sorry. I'm assuming that ten hours in the ditch, in the snow is gonna leave me a little spent.
I know I haven't been a member here long, but I've made a concerted effort to be active in the community, and if this lessens in the coming months, have no fear, I'll be home and dropping bombs on unsuspecting fools in no time.
-Dude
{vent complete.

. thanks.}

pnoon · 10-30-2010, 12:14 AM

Good luck to you, Curtis.

Sometimes, we have to do things in life that we'd rather not do. But it sounds like you have your priorities straight and are doing what is best for you and your family.

Keep us posted.

SmokeyJoe · 10-30-2010, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Good luck to you, Curtis.

Sometimes, we have to do things in life that we'd rather not do. But it sounds like you have your priorities straight and are doing what is best for you and your family.

Keep us posted.

Exactly this.

Blessings on you and your family. May the work be good and the separation brief. We will be here!

icehog3 · 10-30-2010, 12:45 AM

Good luck in the new venture, Curtis, with your family's love all will work out.

smelvis · 10-30-2010, 12:48 AM

Bee there many a time. you are in the middle of nowhere, good idea to have your cigars with you. But as you said good money and it will be over soon enough.

Good thing you have long hours as not much to do there.

Hang in there!

Biglizard1 · 10-30-2010, 02:48 AM

it is not quite the middle of no where... it is near the edge however, welcome to eastern oregon friend.if you get up around baker on a free day we will have to get together.. at least to share a smoke.. give me a buzz.. only a drive away.

smokin5 · 10-30-2010, 08:40 AM

The right decisions aren't always the easy ones to make.
Hang tough & know you made the right decision.

Good luck! And remember your family's waiting for you
when the job is done. At home & here.

smelvis · 10-30-2010, 09:00 AM

Born in Salem and raised in Eastern Oregon, Maybe I am biased because I couldn't wait to get out, I did have a cabin on top of Dead mans pass that I loved.

Baker is a cool little town! I also had some houses in Hepner for a good many years and finally said enough is enough. I love Oregon and was going to retire in the hills there.

Anyway sorry for getting off topic, Have a good stay there dude!

replicant_argent · 10-30-2010, 09:37 AM

good luck.
Remember, working somewhere... anywhere, beats the alternative.
Here's to a smooth, quick feeling job, and things going back to normal.

CigarNut · 11-03-2010, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Good luck to you, Curtis.

Sometimes, we have to do things in life that we'd rather not do. But it sounds like you have your priorities straight and are doing what is best for you and your family.

Keep us posted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

good luck.
Remember, working somewhere... anywhere, beats the alternative.
Here's to a smooth, quick feeling job, and things going back to normal.

Good luck and stay healthy!

Emjaysmash · 10-30-2010, 09:50 AM

Best Wishes Curtis!

My father had to take a job 3 1/2 hours from home. He drives home every weekend to be with my mom and my little brother. It's not ideal, but we make the best of it. I'm sure you will as well.

Be safe, and we'll be thinking about you!

TheDudeAbides · 11-02-2010, 11:57 PM

Appreciate all the kind words, gents.
-Curtis

10-30-2010, 12:10 AM	#1
TheDudeAbides I got an awesome sound... Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Curtis Location: Silverton Posts: 208 Trading: (27)	Bittersweet news..... As a union electrician, I generally understand the relatively transient nature of our trade. However I've been very fortunate, and have been able to work exclusively close(ish) to home thus far. However, the work outlook in my local is less than sunny. Such is the nature of the beast I suppose. Which is why, I've accepted a dispatch to go build a Facebook data center in Prineville, Oregon. For those not familiar with my state, the jobsite is about 3 1/2 hours drive from my house. In addition to this, the project is currently running on a 6 10s schedule. End result: Money: good, separation from my wife, son and daughter: bad. I guess the point of this post is: If we're trading passing etc., I'm sorry for the delay, but I'll only be able to ship once a week, or so, when my wife comes to visit. I am taking the wine-a-dor with me, so I'll still have some sanity. If I'm slow to respond to p.m's, or post, I'm also sorry. I'm assuming that ten hours in the ditch, in the snow is gonna leave me a little spent. I know I haven't been a member here long, but I've made a concerted effort to be active in the community, and if this lessens in the coming months, have no fear, I'll be home and dropping bombs on unsuspecting fools in no time. -Dude {vent complete.. thanks.} __________________ Vegetarians are cool. All I eat are vegetarians - except for the occasional mountain lion steak. -Uncle Ted

10-30-2010, 12:14 AM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Bittersweet news..... Good luck to you, Curtis. Sometimes, we have to do things in life that we'd rather not do. But it sounds like you have your priorities straight and are doing what is best for you and your family. Keep us posted. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

10-30-2010, 12:45 AM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Bittersweet news..... Good luck in the new venture, Curtis, with your family's love all will work out. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-30-2010, 12:48 AM	#5
smelvis Not part of the Clique Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 512 Trading: (16)	Re: Bittersweet news..... Bee there many a time. you are in the middle of nowhere, good idea to have your cigars with you. But as you said good money and it will be over soon enough. Good thing you have long hours as not much to do there. Hang in there!

10-30-2010, 02:48 AM	#6
Biglizard1 LLG turned CAI Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Earth Posts: 226 Trading: (8)	Re: Bittersweet news..... it is not quite the middle of no where... it is near the edge however, welcome to eastern oregon friend.if you get up around baker on a free day we will have to get together.. at least to share a smoke.. give me a buzz.. only a drive away.

10-30-2010, 08:40 AM	#7
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Bittersweet news..... The right decisions aren't always the easy ones to make. Hang tough & know you made the right decision. Good luck! And remember your family's waiting for you when the job is done. At home & here. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

10-30-2010, 09:00 AM	#8
smelvis Not part of the Clique Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 512 Trading: (16)	Re: Bittersweet news..... Born in Salem and raised in Eastern Oregon, Maybe I am biased because I couldn't wait to get out, I did have a cabin on top of Dead mans pass that I loved. Baker is a cool little town! I also had some houses in Hepner for a good many years and finally said enough is enough. I love Oregon and was going to retire in the hills there. Anyway sorry for getting off topic, Have a good stay there dude!

10-30-2010, 09:37 AM	#9
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Bittersweet news..... good luck. Remember, working somewhere... anywhere, beats the alternative. Here's to a smooth, quick feeling job, and things going back to normal. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

10-30-2010, 09:50 AM	#11
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Bittersweet news..... Best Wishes Curtis! My father had to take a job 3 1/2 hours from home. He drives home every weekend to be with my mom and my little brother. It's not ideal, but we make the best of it. I'm sure you will as well. Be safe, and we'll be thinking about you! __________________

11-02-2010, 11:57 PM	#12
TheDudeAbides I got an awesome sound... Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Curtis Location: Silverton Posts: 208 Trading: (27)	Re: Bittersweet news..... Appreciate all the kind words, gents. -Curtis __________________ Vegetarians are cool. All I eat are vegetarians - except for the occasional mountain lion steak. -Uncle Ted