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They chopped two slots, one was me It's off to the unemployment website It might be a little tricky for awhile, but I'll make it ok, and even though I had worked up to a fair wage, and I'll never replace that, almost everything about the job was irritating me. I can get a minimum SS in less than a year, and unemployment is 99 weeks, think.....I got some fishing and thinking to do, I believe. A good thought or two, would be appreciated, as well, but like I said, If I don't do anything stupid, I should be ok, even without touching my 401K balance early.
The Rotten Fruit Always Hits The Ground First
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We had a "re-organization" about a year and a half ago. I survived it but some days I wish I hadn't. Don't like the direction the company is going!
If you need to part with that " awful" 870. Let me know!
jason
I'm in pretty good shape. When I sell the Harley, that will pay off my new Yamaha......Then I have no bills except for housing/utilities/Internet/Cell Phone/Food, and my Military retirement will cover that. Sorry, that 870 will be one of the last to go....
The Rotten Fruit Always Hits The Ground First
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Second Amendment Foundation
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Good luck - often changes that seem bad wind up being opportunities for those who are able to think on their feet. You may well wind up better off in the end.
Doctors for Sensible Gun Laws "first do no harm" - gun control LAWS lead to far more deaths than 'easy access' ever could.
We had a "re-organization" about a year and a half ago. I survived it but some days I wish I hadn't. Don't like the direction the company is going!
If you need to part with that " awful" 870. Let me know!
jason
I'm in pretty good shape. When I sell the Harley, that will pay off my new Yamaha......Then I have no bills except for housing/utilities/Internet/Cell Phone/Food, and my Military retirement will cover that. Sorry, that 870 will be one of the last to go....
Good. I don't want it anyway!
jb
jasonB " Another Dirty Yankee"
" Tomorrow the sun will rise. Who knows what the tide could bring?"
Prayers said Blaine. My wife and I are doing ok and I've been retired with only one part time job (really) since 2001. No social security yet. Then again, no bills but utilities.
Sincerely,
Hobie
"We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we find in our travels is an honest friend." Robert Louis Stevenson
You could guide dudes down the river. Take them out after the wily salmons.
Hunt the river banks for the wily venisons. Or go commercial fishing in Alaska.
You could guide dudes down the river. Take them out after the wily salmons.
Hunt the river banks for the wily venisons. Or go commercial fishing in Alaska.
Among other things.
Whatever you do you will do well.
Grizz
I've always had Someone watching over me.....I don't think He'll let me down now...You might put in a good word or two, just to be on the safe side, though
The Rotten Fruit Always Hits The Ground First
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Second Amendment Foundation
Citizens Committee For The Right To Keep And Bear Arms
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Sorry to hear that Blaine. I found that after I got hurt 10 years ago I actually saved money by not going to work. U sound ok with it but like U said "don't do anything ignorant" (sounds better) like run out and buy a levergun.
Perry
Blaine - I'm glad you don't sound unprepared for this. That will make all the difference. Sounds like you've got your ducks pretty well in a row. I would definitely go shooting during your first week "off." Clear the head out, ya know ? - DixieBoy
When the People Fear Their Government There is Tyranny; When the Government Fears the People There is Liberty.
Blaine, Have fun... and don't let the "99 weeks of .fedgov teet, " thinking commentors fool you, You paid for that through your taxes and SS and other deductions... Just make sure you have your health insurance figured out...
Government won't pay you back what you put in if you had it in some account at 5% all the years you worked. Kick back, take a breather, do some reconciling with natureand if something comes your way, be ready to pounce.. Good luck and may God be watching over you.
(discloser) Not a gunsmith, just a tinkerer at heart, it gets me into trouble, When I take it apart...
Blaine, I hope things work out just fine and at least we all gain as you will have more time to post interesting stuff on bikes and guns...Good Luck buddie.
Whatever you do always give 100%........... unless you are donating blood.
smokenrust wrote:Blaine, Have fun... and don't let the "99 weeks of .fedgov teet, " thinking commentors fool you, You paid for that through your taxes and SS and other deductions... Just make sure you have your health insurance figured out...
Government won't pay you back what you put in if you had it in some account at 5% all the years you worked. Kick back, take a breather, do some reconciling with natureand if something comes your way, be ready to pounce.. Good luck and may God be watching over you.
Wasn't a knock against Blaine. It could happen to me at anytime and i'd do the same thing. Just trying to cheer him up a bit
Blaine,
You will do just fine.I had the exact same thing happen to me at age 61(10 years ago).The plan was to retire at age 62 but a reorganization had me unemployed.I had to pinch pennies a little bit for a year till I got social security.I drew unemployment till it ran out.I drew on savings and got a small part time job.You will be perfectly ok.Enjoy your time.
Stan in SC
The more I listen,the more I hear....and vice versa.
smokenrust wrote:Blaine, Have fun... and don't let the "99 weeks of .fedgov teet, " thinking commentors fool you, You paid for that through your taxes and SS and other deductions... Just make sure you have your health insurance figured out...
Government won't pay you back what you put in if you had it in some account at 5% all the years you worked. Kick back, take a breather, do some reconciling with natureand if something comes your way, be ready to pounce.. Good luck and may God be watching over you.
Wasn't a knock against Blaine. It could happen to me at anytime and i'd do the same thing. Just trying to cheer him up a bit
I didn't take it as knock
The Rotten Fruit Always Hits The Ground First
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NRA
Second Amendment Foundation
Citizens Committee For The Right To Keep And Bear Arms
DAV
We are having a global "state of the company" meeting this coming August 14,15, and 16th. With our company based in Germany and with the withdrawal of the economy in both Europe(-21%) and China(+2%, considered flat) coupled to our company disdain for anything pertaining to North America (too profit orientated, no loyality to partnerships). Along with licensing the next three largest competitors to manufacture OUR products for the Western Hemisphere market only, I expect that this will be a sales job on why we will be pulling back from N.America. So, my guess is that if I can make it to the end of the year, that would be lucky...but I need at least four and a half years in the least and a minimum six and a half years to be comfortable with the thought of making it into semi-retirement. Heck, even though I am pushing 59 years old, I still have a 12 year old and 14 year old at home...
Blaine that sucks. I know you'll make it with no problems. You should take a long bike ride to clear yer head and plan your future Todd
30/30 Winchester: Not accurate enough fer varmints, barely adequate for small deer; BUT In a 10" to 14" barrelled pistol; is good for moose/elk to 200 yards; ground squirrels to 300 metres
250 Savage... its what the 223 wishes it could be...!
Blaine, it sounds to me that you're a guy that thinks on his feet.. you aren't head over teacup in debt, and should weather this little blizzard fine. Sounds like these guys have given you some sage advice.. don't make any rash moves.. from what I've observed, no one gets good at retirement.. someone should write a book on what to do... hmmm... maybe you could do that.. best wishes.. Les
This is plagiarized from someone else, but I love it!
I was born a gun owner.
It wasn't a choice.
I didn't become one later in life.
I was born this way.
Best of luck finding a new gig. So, I know you did anti-backflow devices at one time. What are you looking for and where? I know a few folks up your way.
Jeepnik AKA "Old Eyes"
"Go low, go slow and preferably in the dark" The old Sarge (he was maybe 24.
"Freedom is never more that a generation from extinction" Ronald Reagan
"Every man should have at least one good rifle and know how to use it" Dad
It's off to the unemployment website 
It might be a little tricky for awhile, but I'll make it ok, and even though I had worked up to a fair wage, and I'll never replace that, almost everything about the job was irritating me. I can get a minimum SS in less than a year, and unemployment is 99 weeks, think.....I got some fishing and thinking to do, I believe. A good thought or two, would be appreciated, as well, but like I said, If I don't do anything stupid, I should be ok, even without touching my 401K balance early.
I'm going to pretend it all comes out of his pocket... 
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Blaine that sucks. I know you'll make it with no problems. You should take a long bike ride to clear yer head and plan your future 