so how's the new life so far?

wildchild · 08-19-2011, 04:35 PM

well I've been here for about 2 1/2 months now. I can honestly say I love the job although it is very challenging and definitely not what was advertised. Florida will take getting used to. I haven't found everything I want yet although I haven't looked a lot either.
Still hanging out in the camper, thinking about a house but I hate to be stuck with two of them. The house up north is not selling at all. no surprise there. Going to bulldoze it I think and build a hunting cabin. Not an ideal location but it will do.
It's been fun meeting new people here, both at work and OSP at the pub. the "adventure" part is over. Now I have to start "settling in" I guess.
I have done a few weekends at the beach of course.

was it worth it? tough to answer. I don't have a lot of friends being mostly a loaner type. Though now days I find I miss the few times we would hang out. I don't miss my old job at all. I do miss my garage, especially after doing a brake job in the baking heat here. In the sand of course.
I miss the house, the girlfriend and even the dogs. (though they'll be here soon).
Lots of new opportunities here though so I'll explore a bit before I decide to go back to familiar ground. Not too sure about hunting here with snakes and bugs.LOL I may go north for that.
The bad part is even though I love this job it is the most stressful position I've ever had. Not sure how long I can keep up this pace. Many have tried recently and been let go or quit.

all in all I'd do it again but, I like an "adventure" now and then. I tend to get bored when things stay the same for too long.

Cutty72 · 08-19-2011, 06:38 PM

Good to hear that everything is going well.

dReWpY · 08-19-2011, 08:34 PM

Time to update the signature or profile info.

Gas Man · 08-19-2011, 08:42 PM

Awesome Man. Glad to hear things are going well.

101lifts2 · 08-19-2011, 09:18 PM

I heard OSP was fat.

OneSickPsycho · 08-19-2011, 09:18 PM

Man, sounds like everything with the job ended up like what we talked about... Tough, but at least it's keeping you busy... We should grab a beer again sometime...

LeeNetworX · 08-20-2011, 09:28 AM

How about those Orlando drivers? All of those vacationing tourists cutting across 3-4 lanes of traffic on I-4 to jump off at an exit at the last second makes for some fun driving, no?

OneSickPsycho · 08-20-2011, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

I heard OSP was fat.

20lbs less than the last time since this topic came up...

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

How about those Orlando drivers? All of those vacationing tourists cutting across 3-4 lanes of traffic on I-4 to jump off at an exit at the last second makes for some fun driving, no?

For my money the locals are worse...

wildchild · 08-21-2011, 07:40 AM

thanks for the comments guys.

Drewpy, I'll get on that, have to get a pic of my current place.

OSP we should definitely do that. Maybe wait a couple weeks and the better half will be here permanently. she is here this weekend for an interview at the big rat cage.

Lee yeah the drivers, I think like OSP said the locals are worse. the thing I hate the most is "pacing" you so you can't get on the highway from an on ramp. last week I looked over at the driver doing it and it was an offduty cop in a BMW. I avoid HWY 4 at all costs. I learned that many years ago coming to see my dad every year.

I'll keep you informed as we go.

Particle Man · 08-21-2011, 09:55 AM

Glad to hear you're doing okay!

08-19-2011, 04:35 PM	#1
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	so how's the new life so far? well I've been here for about 2 1/2 months now. I can honestly say I love the job although it is very challenging and definitely not what was advertised. Florida will take getting used to. I haven't found everything I want yet although I haven't looked a lot either. Still hanging out in the camper, thinking about a house but I hate to be stuck with two of them. The house up north is not selling at all. no surprise there. Going to bulldoze it I think and build a hunting cabin. Not an ideal location but it will do. It's been fun meeting new people here, both at work and OSP at the pub. the "adventure" part is over. Now I have to start "settling in" I guess. I have done a few weekends at the beach of course. was it worth it? tough to answer. I don't have a lot of friends being mostly a loaner type. Though now days I find I miss the few times we would hang out. I don't miss my old job at all. I do miss my garage, especially after doing a brake job in the baking heat here. In the sand of course. I miss the house, the girlfriend and even the dogs. (though they'll be here soon). Lots of new opportunities here though so I'll explore a bit before I decide to go back to familiar ground. Not too sure about hunting here with snakes and bugs.LOL I may go north for that. The bad part is even though I love this job it is the most stressful position I've ever had. Not sure how long I can keep up this pace. Many have tried recently and been let go or quit. all in all I'd do it again but, I like an "adventure" now and then. I tend to get bored when things stay the same for too long.

08-19-2011, 08:42 PM	#4
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Awesome Man. Glad to hear things are going well. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

08-19-2011, 09:18 PM	#5
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	I heard OSP was fat. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

08-19-2011, 09:18 PM	#6
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Man, sounds like everything with the job ended up like what we talked about... Tough, but at least it's keeping you busy... We should grab a beer again sometime...

08-20-2011, 09:28 AM	#7
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	How about those Orlando drivers? All of those vacationing tourists cutting across 3-4 lanes of traffic on I-4 to jump off at an exit at the last second makes for some fun driving, no?

08-21-2011, 07:40 AM	#9
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	thanks for the comments guys. Drewpy, I'll get on that, have to get a pic of my current place. OSP we should definitely do that. Maybe wait a couple weeks and the better half will be here permanently. she is here this weekend for an interview at the big rat cage. Lee yeah the drivers, I think like OSP said the locals are worse. the thing I hate the most is "pacing" you so you can't get on the highway from an on ramp. last week I looked over at the driver doing it and it was an offduty cop in a BMW. I avoid HWY 4 at all costs. I learned that many years ago coming to see my dad every year. I'll keep you informed as we go.

08-21-2011, 09:55 AM	#10
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Glad to hear you're doing okay!