UPDATE

[Vince]

Wish it was better news but it is what it is.

I made a judgement call at work that turned out to be the wrong one. So, being that they were fully staffed, I got my walking papers. I got offered a couple jobs in Anchorage but then I got offered the same job and salary in New Mexico.

In short I’m getting on a plane to Seattle and the Jeep is on a barge bound for Seattle. It cost too much to live up here making the same money as the lower 48. Peeking around the corner at the big Six-O I’m getting tired of getting my penis stepped on.

Vince

 

[gerry]

Sorry to hear this news. Keep your head up and don't let it get you down, you'll be fine. We all have had difficult things happen to us so you're not alone, you will come out stronger in the end.

 

[JD338]

It builds character buddy. Things happen for a reason. Hang tough Vince, the good stuff will happen.

JD338

 

[salmonchaser]

Dang it Vince that is too bad. Keep your head on straight and get to New Mexico. Things will straighten out.

 

[sako2]

That sucks after all you went through to get there.

 

[DrMike]

So sorry to hear this, Vince. I know how much this move meant for you.

 

[Vince]

So sorry to hear this, Vince. I know how much this move meant for you.

Thanks.
I’m bummed.

Vince

 

[RL338]

Well that stinks after all the waiting and finally making it , then to have it taken away. I’m sure NM will welcome you.

 

[Blkram]

I hear the elk hunting in NM is better than in AK...
And they have gemsbok and Audad for exotics to hunt in NM too!
Might not be the same as brown bear and Dall sheep, but still interesting game to hunt!

 

[TexasLife]

I know people in Santa Fe, Ruidoso and Alamogordo NM and some have shot elk in those areas.

 

[cloverleaf]

Sorry to hear that Vince. As I guy who never had the guts to "make the jump" on a career move/ relocation like that, you have my admiration. You've already proven you are capable of things many are not, or arent willing to do. Keep moving forward. CL

 

[Guy Miner]

Wish it was better news but it is what it is.

I made a judgement call at work that turned out to be the wrong one. So, being that they were fully staffed, I got my walking papers. I got offered a couple jobs in Anchorage but then I got offered the same job and salary in New Mexico.

In short I’m getting on a plane to Seattle and the Jeep is on a barge bound for Seattle. It cost too much to live up here making the same money as the lower 48. Peeking around the corner at the big Six-O I’m getting tired of getting my penis stepped on.

Vince

I'm sorry that Alaska didn't work out for you. It's an incredible place. High hopes for your future, be it in New Mexico or elsewhere.

All the best, Guy

 

[FNWhelen]

Well the good news is you just about a 30% raise. Dang spendy to live in Alaska. If the wife had agreed I would have bought a second home in NM a few years ago.

 

[Gun nut]

It builds character buddy. Things happen for a reason. Hang tough Vince, the good stuff will happen.

JD338

Vince,
I totally agree with JD. My history includes a career change and several relocations. I vividly remember sitting alone in an apartment, away from my family at a new position and location, and asking myself…”Duane what the h—- did you do now?” I’ve been retired for nine years and have come to the realization that we were blessed and these changes “ultimately” were for the best. I am convinced my Lord was in charge.
Vince, I pray that someday you will experience this too.
Keep the Faith!
Duane

 

[TexasLife]

I could use a change for sure right now! Now to convince my neighbors to go somewhere else!

 

[Darryle]

Vince, you'll come out of this a better person because of it. Work opened that door in Ak and now it's opening a new one.

Prayer's and safe travels, looking forward to the next chapter.

 

[wvbuckbuster]

Sorry about the change but I'm sure it's for a reason. Took determination to get to AK this is the same in reverse. Wishing you the best. Dan.

 

[mjcmichigan]

Wishing you well Vince!
New Mexico sounds awesome!

 

[TexasLife]

Let us know where you moved to as I sometimes get to NM. I don't hunt, but know a few in that state that likes to. 1 is a military vet that doesn't get around very well, but doesn't give up when he gets a chance to hunt elk. Sometimes he enlist help from local high school kids that he weight trains or helps in wrestling and football to carry it down the mountain after dressing it and packing.

 

[Vince]

I don’t know what the big guy has in store for me but I had a heart attack while in Seattle waiting for the barge to bring my Jeep.

Got two stents in the RCA to accompany the one that was already there. Still in Seattle waiting on the barge. Went to the hospital by ambulance on Sunday morning about 0400 HRS and left Sunday night about 1900 HRS.

For those of you that are familiar with this I had what’s called an NSTEMI. Got my B/P meds changed and on a blood thinner. I’m going to start living like there is no tomorrow.

In other news I’ve been locked out of my email account but on the bright side I don’t get winded walking up the stairs now. I knew I had a cardiac issue, already had one stent in place, but I was hoping to take it easy and put it off for a little while.

I’m still stuck in the Seattle area waiting on my Jeep. All I’ve seen is my hotel, the 7-11, and the hospital. Two of the most boring weeks of my life.

Vince