Job Interview in Texas

[Grumpy Old Man]

Well I have an interview in Texas, specifically in Brownwood. Does anyone have any information on the area? I know some of the guys there and they like it a lot, bbut I'd like to know a little more. TIA,

Grumpy

[prepguide]

Good luck and best wishes sir!

[Evolver]

Good luck on getting the job Grumpy and it looks like the fishing on Lake Brownwood is decent. :)

[ak474u]

Brownwood is nice. Get out here!

[realist]

Does this mean that you are leaving the Left Coast?

[bacpacker]

Best of luck Grumpy. Hope it works out your way.

[Grumpy Old Man]

Does this mean that you are leaving the Left Coast?

That is my plan! Thanks for the good wishes! And AK, if (when) I get out in God's country we gotta hook up!

[realist]

Hey good luck. Let us know how it is. I am to the point that taxes are just killing us. I do like our climate, if I could find something similar I would consider it. My son is looking at Texas because that is where the jobs are located.

[eagle326]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtGdJQrnnkQ

Congrats on the job interview. Hope you get it and a little ditty for you to learn if you get the job.

[msomnipotent]

Good luck!

[helomech]

Good luck, I don't know anything about brownwood, but that area has some great deer hunting.

[4suchatimeasthis]

Good luck, best wishes, and I hope that interview goes well for you!

[greg48]

good luck grumpy, prayer seems the best way to start an adventure...

[Grumpy Old Man]

I fly out tomorrow at 7:45 a.m. If you have any spare prayers, I could use them!

[bacpacker]

Prayers on the way Grumpy. Be safe

[helomech]

If the SHTF head east I will leave my gate open for you

[The Stig]

Good luck Grumpy. Hope it goes the way you want.

[Brownwater Riverrat 13]

I saw the add Grumpy and I got your back while you engineer the new Border wall made of solid concrete. I'll stand the post while you pour, he, he. Good luck and I hope you know "spanglish" Seriously, GOOD LUCK! Safe Flight! Hope this works out.

[Sniper-T]

prayers and best wishes bud! Although you wont need them, they would be lucky to get you!

:)

[Evolver]

Well... How did today go, when is your interview and what was your first impression of Brownwood? :) We're all pulling for ya.

[Stormfeather]

Waiting for a update Grumpy!!!

[Grumpy Old Man]

The interview lasted 3 hours and some very positive "buy signs" were detected. I'm pretty sure I've got the job but I'll know more soon. But I do expect an offer.

As Yogi Berra said, It ain't over 'til it's over.

[bacpacker]

That is a good sign thought. I usually get an feelin during an interview. It dont miss too often.

[Grumpy Old Man]

I just got a call while waiting for my plane. I'm gonna act surprised! More news as it happens!

[Sniper-T]

woohoo!

Way to go Grumps!

[GunnerMax]

I have family right near Temple. Good folk. Let me know if you need info about the area

[Brownwater Riverrat 13]

Wellllll?

[msomnipotent]

Good to hear things went well.

[Grumpy Old Man]

I got a call at 9:30 a.m. PST this morning and was offered the Qa/QC Manager's position with a ready-mix company in Texas. I got a package that was all I asked and then some, including a relo package. The Lord works in mysterious ways his wonders to perform! Prayers do get answered! So I'm going to give California the famous quote from the favorite son of Tennessee, Davy Crockett, " Ya'll can go to Hell! I'm going to Texas!"

Now I've got to go to Helo and beg forgiveness on bended knee for a mistaken dislike I gave. I'm really beginning to Dislike that dislike button!

[eagle326]

WAY TO GO !!!! Grumpus Maximus. So glad to know things are working out for you. Now you need to go back and learn the lyrics to the video I posted for you so you and Helo can do a duet. :cool:

[Sniper-T]

That's awesome Grumps. Congrats!!!

start a thread called 'the Dislike button', and then dislike it! lol

[Brownwater Riverrat 13]

"HOO-YAHH!" GRUMPY, way to go mud man!

[Evolver]

Congrats Gurmpy!!! Another plus your state Gun laws are going to change from extreme anti to extreme pro. :p Wooo Hooo!!!

[realist]

I will be holding a wake for you. This means that there is just one less person here to hold back the tide.............ah screw it we are looking too...........Grumpy are you going to have a guest room. This will truly be a Merry Christmas for you. Good luck

[bacpacker]

Great news Grumpy. I know you are excitied. And get to move to Texas to boot.

[ladyhk13]

Just means you are closer to TN so you can come and visit!

[helomech]

I got a call at 9:30 a.m. PST this morning and was offered the Qa/QC Manager's position with a ready-mix company in Texas. I got a package that was all I asked and then some, including a relo package. The Lord works in mysterious ways his wonders to perform! Prayers do get answered! So I'm going to give California the famous quote from the favorite son of Tennessee, Davy Crockett, " Ya'll can go to Hell! I'm going to Texas!"

Now I've got to go to Helo and beg forgiveness on bended knee for a mistaken dislike I gave. I'm really beginning to Dislike that dislike button!

Sweet congrats, and don't worry about the dislike button I was just giving you a hard time.

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WAY TO GO !!!! Grumpus Maximus. So glad to know things are working out for you. Now you need to go back and learn the lyrics to the video I posted for you so you and Helo can do a duet. :cool:

huh?

[The Stig]

Fantastic news! Glad to hear it's working out the way you want.

[eagle326]

Sweet congrats, and don't worry about the dislike button I was just giving you a hard time.

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Oh yea Helo. You and Grumpy singing Long Tall Texan ; You guys will be a You Tube sensation. :)

[Grumpy Old Man]

God is working in my life! After 4 days I was pretty depressed today because I couldn't find a place to live. I f7und a home today at a bargain price. And they will accept Madmax, my blue heeler!! , I met a guy today that i clicked with and was amenable to me keeping my blue heeler. I got a home that is good for my dog and a landlord that will help me find a place for my horses. God has blessed me!!

[robsdak]

CONGRTATS Grumpy!!! good news on the job. better news on the house and Madmax.

[bacpacker]

Excellent news Grumpy. Things are lookin up. :)

[Grumpy Old Man]

Just a quick update folks. I've been busy packing and simplifying my life for the move to Texas. I'm leaving tomorrow come Hell or high water! I'll get back with you when I've landed. Thanks for the kind thoughts.

Grumpy

[bacpacker]

Prayers headed you way for a safe trip.

[Sniper-T]

You're going to have to change your name once you get there... you won't have anything to be grumpy about once you are out of California!

[ElevenBravo]

If your far left coast, like Communistfornia, Id say anywhere else is better!

Sounds like the area your interested in is nice, I truly wish you the best!

EB

[Willie51]

Good luck Grumpy and have a safe trip. Glad it's working out for ya buddy. :)

[Evolver]

When you land in Texas look for my nephews chile sauce sold in some of the stores. http://www.picobravochile.com/ It's dynamite!!!

[ak474u]

Just a quick update folks. I've been busy packing and simplifying my life for the move to Texas. I'm leaving tomorrow come Hell or high water! I'll get back with you when I've landed. Thanks for the kind thoughts.

Grumpy

Hurry! We're gonna blow the bridges and mine the approaches next week to keep the others out.

[4suchatimeasthis]

Safe travels and best of luck :)

[Katrina]

Congrats, stay safe when you are on the move. Give Max a pat for me!!

[ElevenBravo]

Just read through the update, man Im so happy for you! Your story gives me hope that my future may also hold great possibilities! I am fighting so hard to stay positive...

EB

[Grumpy Old Man]

Just read through the update, man Im so happy for you! Your story gives me hope that my future may also hold great possibilities! I am fighting so hard to stay positive...

EB

EB my advice is to work all your contacts hard. I got this through an old friend.

[Domeguy]

I know I'm late in reading back postings, but ***congratulations*** and good luck in sunny Texas. I was born in CA. (Travis AFB) I didn't leave anything there but a foreskin and an umbilical cord, and as far as I am concerned, they can keep them, I'm not going back.

[ElevenBravo]

I dont have any contacts....

[Grumpy Old Man]

I had my horses health checked by my vet for transport to Texas yesterday and noticed the clutch on my 150 felt strange. Then I heard the squeal. LSS, my throwout bearing went. Unfortunately, the guy I used to go to was finally driven out of business by the state so I had to go to my buddy's shop. I had to have it towed to my buddy's shop for a slave cylinder/throwout bearing replacement. Not to bad a price on the part, only ~$130. But because it is a 4x4, 9 hours labor at $100/hr shop time.

Now the comparison. Doc's Shop, who rebuilt my Jeep J10 engine, had a shop rate of $75/hr and did great work as he was an old stock car racer on the southern California circuit. Cory's shop is part of a 9 shop corporation and has to support a higher overhead than an independent does. The state is driving the independent business man out of business. Anyway, but by 6:00 p.m.this evening I should be hooked up to my U Haul small trailer with my essentials loaded and headed out with Mad Max for the wilds of Texas.

This has now become a Quest!

P.S. Where is Helo now that I really need him?;)

[helomech]

P.S. Where is Helo now that I really need him?;)



Here

[Grumpy Old Man]

Here

But all the work will be already done. I'd rather pay a friend than give money to a corporation.

Update: I went ahead and had a new clutch put in as well since the old one had 192,000 miles on it and the transmission was already out. I dont know if they had to drop the transfer case as well. When I could actually work on cars I never did have a 4x4. I guess I'll be working on the Jeep if I can find my old timing light.

[helomech]

I am not the best mechanic on cars, but I have a friend near Dallas that is great and cheap. He drives out to my my house 3 hours one way and fixes my car. Then we sit around and pour a few cold ones and chase hogs around.

[Grumpy Old Man]

My truck is done but I've lost another day. Getting to Texas is truly a Quest. I feel like an Israelite in the desert trying to reach the Promised Land!

[Evolver]

I'm glad to see that you still have the Jeep!!! Woooo Hoooo It's a keeper!!!

[Foulball]

The California land tries its best to keep the patriots in her borders, unfortunately the idiots running the state have so many morons on their side blowing so much hot air that the land loses the battle.

[Grumpy Old Man]

I've got a spare bedroom FB! Pics to follow soon. Remember Goliad!!!!