Sunday, August 30, 2009

Can you go home again?

Went back to Elk River (ER!) this weekend - to catch up with three families (ok, 4). Stayed with my friends the Millers (who plan a trip east, having lived in Ct. for a time) - Nice to see and wrestle thier four kids - and like home the "Wizards of Waverly Place" seemed to be on the whole time! It was nice to sit up in the evening and talk, and Saturday during the day I ran errands. Shades of my Mom - I got my haircut when I made the trip "home" Like she used to on trips down from Vt. to Ct.

I visited with the Manzi's, which was neat - the girls looked great, and PJ has even more hope than I do, in spite of the fact he's been completely out of work since we got laid off. I will be praying for a productive second interview for him and his wife this week.

Then I drove by the house and dropped of the garage door opener - I guess they moved in Friday night, but weren't around. It looked fine.

Stopped to see the Kaluza's but they were busy, John is going to post is Boundary waters trip photos soon. One of the things I wanted to do in Minn. that we never got to do.

Spent the evening with the Hewitts - It was great, the twins and K. talked nonstop for the first 45 minutes. It was a great evening, BBQ ribs, and Rich and Bert.

Then back to Millers, then to ERUMC - but the pastor was out of town, It was good to worship, I figure it's the second church service I've attended since early June.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Westward Bound.

Friday afternoon I will drive back to Elk River, for the weekend - Not just to pick up presents for Nate either. Will be staying with the Millers, and spend Saturday afternoon with the Hewetts.

The Elk River house closed as well. It sold short, someone got a great deal.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Local Tandem Job

Since my friend Rick had surgery, I've been figuring they'd need another programmer/analyst at St. Vincents in Bridgeport. As vulturish as it seems, they have like, three Nasdaq-ians there, and it's in Connecticut, not Wisconsin! I just hoped for a heads up - But instead I looked up another NASDAQian - co-worker and he starts in September at St. Vincents Hospital.

I don't know how I didn't see the opportunity, and feel like like I missed something rare, that could let me be home.

Work...

I realized I've spent over one year since October of 2006 living in a hotel. How do you even pretend to be a good involved parent from there? Or Scouter? Or maintain your accountability, and involvement in a church life?

RV Camper - Time for it to go...


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The unit sleeps 6 with a rear Queen walk-around bed, and lots of storage. The A/C was new in 08’ and all the factory equipment is in good working order.

Mileage is 86,700+ and overall condition is very good. Motor is sound and well maintained.

Original cost of this unit is over $73,000, and current NADA lists $21,000-26,000 as low and average retail.

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Thursday, August 13, 2009

Homeward bound...August

Tomorrow, a coworker will drop me at the airport, I'll be home until Tuesday afternoon. C. has decided she needs to chaperone the exchange students to NY - So I will be going with N. to CW Day Camp, it will be strange to to be back, but without a role.

Got a call from my resource manager today - asking why I thought I was out as of the end of the month. Jeez - because I was told there was only work for me until the end of August, It's why U. was flying out to tag team drive my car (with a trailer holding bike) back to Ct. So no, I must have misheard, my last day will still be end of October.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

EOK plans

Need to get to Toms Trailers and pick up one before the end of the month. Umpa called - and will pick up a ticket and be here to drive home.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

August

1) Kevin turns 40 this month!
2) Back in Menonomee Falls for one more month. Now looking/worrying for what's next. Another contract? Where will it be? How long, and what would the dynamics of my house be when I returned.
3) Planning for the ride back to Ct. in a couple of weeks. Probably buying a trailer to bring home the motorcycle, cheaper then renting a trailer.
4) Thinking about one more trip to ER, before I drive home.
5) Prayers are still for C. and that she'd finally find her opportunity.
6) C. has chosen to take in TWO (2!) French exchange students for the next 3 weeks. American cultural immersion, and they'll get to go to CW day camp.