I was waiting to share this with others until it was a certainty and became official. Tonight it was made official, so now I want to share this good news with my friends in the Zone. :wink:
Our church has a job opening for a Maintenance Manager, and I felt I was qualified for the job, so I applied for the position. I told them during the interview, that I still intended to run for Magistrate in the '08 election, but that I will know for sure, when the time comes to register as a candidate whether I will try again. Even with that, they still offered me the job! :smile:
I will be going from a job where I live in front of a computer, to one where I will be doing alot of hands on work and have little access to a computer during the day. :no:
This is a great opportunity for me, and I am really thankful for the chance to work close to home with some really great people. I hope I will serve the church with honor as I work for them. I will not be able to access the Zone during the day in another two weeks, but you are all a part of our life, so I will be cruising the streets of the Zone, every chance I get! :wink: I will miss being able to pop in during the day when I get a break, but I will try to get caught up in the evenings and say hi to my friends here in the Zone.
The Red Haired-Girl seems to be happy with this coming change in employment also, since it means I am closer to home! :smile: She says we can have more time together now. One would almost think that she Loves me! :smitten: Don't tell her, but I have to admit that I am looking forward to seeing her precious smile alot more often! :yes: I am truly blessed. :smile:
Have a great week my friends! Please pray for me, that I will serve in this new role with honor. :wink:
Will do. Good luck. :)
I am glad for you, Magistrate. That is wonderful news!
I will be praying that this new job is all that you want it to be. :thumbsup:
That is great news! I hope you will be very happy in your new roll. I guess this shoots in the foot the idea of lunch in Beckley though!
Quote from: Gryphon on September 25, 2006, 09:40:16 AM
That is great news! I hope you will be very happy in your new roll. I guess this shoots in the foot the idea of lunch in Beckley though!
Not if we do it in the next two weeks! :wink:
Thanks for the support and prayers my friends! :smile:
Quote from: Magistrate on September 25, 2006, 09:49:45 AM
Quote from: Gryphon on September 25, 2006, 09:40:16 AM
That is great news! I hope you will be very happy in your new roll. I guess this shoots in the foot the idea of lunch in Beckley though!
Not if we do it in the next two weeks! :wink:
Thanks for the support and prayers my friends! :smile:
It will probably be mid October before Im back in Beckley. Until Im released from the doc...
:smash: :yeah: :dance:
Congrads Magistrate!!
God is Good! It has got to be exiciting to see what path He is walking you down....
God Bless!!
;D
This is great news Magistrate!! :biggrin:
:yes: Trust me, it is awesome to work close to home. ;)
Thanks my friends! :smile: I, for one, have been amazed! It must be the LRHG's doing! She is truly a godsend to me! :smile: They say that behind every good man, is a GREAT woman! :wink:
Gryphon, I would be willing to make the trip one day if you ever want to get together. Maybe we could do dinner instead? :wink: Just let me know when my friend, and I will do what I can to make it happen! :smile:
sounds good! Ill let you know the next time I will be up there for more than a day or two. Maybe several of us can have a Bluefield area dinner?
Quote from: Gryphon on September 25, 2006, 01:11:57 PM
sounds good! Ill let you know the next time I will be up there for more than a day or two. Maybe several of us can have a Bluefield area dinner?
That would be wonderful! :smile:
and as soon as the new WV house is done...maybe Ill have a lil cook out!
Thank you Magistrate for your kind words. :smitten:
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b352/octsmileys/Emotions/Congrats/congrats_new_job.gif) May your transition go smoothly & you both enjoy the extra time it allows you!
Wonderful news Magistrate, Congrats, and may God continue to smile upon you and yours. :yes:
Quote from: Red-Haired Girl on September 25, 2006, 05:09:27 PM
Thank you Magistrate for your kind words. :smitten:
Just being honest my Love! :wink:
Thanks my friends! :smile: I am truly blessed! :smile: I'm not sure why, but I sure am thankful! :yes:
Have a great day!
So is Monday the first day on the new job?
Yep.... Monday.... today was his last day.... he won't be working for his boss (my "X") anymore! LOL>.. this has been fun while it lasted... to watch the expression on people's faces when we tell them that.. LOL
Magistrate is excited about starting the new job... me, too... he'll be leaving later, and getting home earlier.... and more paid vacation.... everything seems like it is going to be good! :-).....
He says that it is the first time he will be livining in the same town where he works... with the old job he was driving 90 miles a day, PLUS paying turnpike tolls.....
waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa hoooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been busy and am just now catching up on some of the member's areas. Congratulations on the new job Magistrate. I wish you the best.
Quote from: Locutus on October 06, 2006, 07:40:57 PM
I've been busy and am just now catching up on some of the member's areas. Congratulations on the new job Magistrate. I wish you the best.
Thanks my friend! I am pretty excited about it! :smile:
Quote from: Red-Haired Girl on October 06, 2006, 04:43:43 PM
Yep.... Monday.... today was his last day.... he won't be working for his boss (my "X") anymore! LOL>.. this has been fun while it lasted... to watch the expression on people's faces when we tell them that.. LOL
Magistrate is excited about starting the new job... me, too... he'll be leaving later, and getting home earlier.... and more paid vacation.... everything seems like it is going to be good! :-).....
He says that it is the first time he will be livining in the same town where he works... with the old job he was driving 90 miles a day, PLUS paying turnpike tolls.....
waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa hoooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had totally forgotten that it was your "x" he worked for! LOL! I take it then that you all remain friendly?
You know, I have some friends who everyone looks at as if they are crazy...because the "ex wife" and the new wife are very good friends who do a lot together socially. The husbands play cards together, too. But the look on peoples faces when they understand the situation is priceless! In their case, there are children involved, so I think it is wonderful that they all get along so well. Why is it that in our society, once a marriage or romantic relationship ends, there is supposed to be an almost hatred of the parties among themselves? Ive always thought that was silly.
Speaking of tolls, though, are they going to raise them? I know they planned to last year, but that was stopped...is there talk again?
Quote from: Gryphon on October 08, 2006, 10:35:51 AM
I had totally forgotten that it was your "x" he worked for! LOL! I take it then that you all remain friendly?
You know, I have some friends who everyone looks at as if they are crazy...because the "ex wife" and the new wife are very good friends who do a lot together socially. The husbands play cards together, too. But the look on peoples faces when they understand the situation is priceless! In their case, there are children involved, so I think it is wonderful that they all get along so well. Why is it that in our society, once a marriage or romantic relationship ends, there is supposed to be an almost hatred of the parties among themselves? Ive always thought that was silly.
Speaking of tolls, though, are they going to raise them? I know they planned to last year, but that was stopped...is there talk again?
We sure do Gryphon! :wink: He hated to see me go. The LRHG's ex and the president of the company tried to get me to stay, but understood the opportunity and agreed that I would be stupid not to take it. They did say that if it didn't work, and I wanted my job back in a week, or even 6 months from now, that they would take me back! :smile: That really meant alot to me to hear that from them. I enjoyed my time working with them. And our relationship and friendship is still strong. :smile: The office staff brought in breakfast, and the LRHG's ex (my boss) took my coworkers and me out to Ruby Tuesdays for lunch as a going away present. I will miss my friends from work, but look forward to the new ones that will come with this new job.
I haven't heard any new news on the toll prices, other than they won;t be allowed to raise them in the future without approval from the people.
Please pray that all goes well as I transition into this new job. I have alot of work to do, to prepare the church for the winter. And a long list of things that need attention inside as well. So I have plenty of job security it seems! LOL Have a great week my friends! :smile:
Is there a Ruby Tuesday in Beckley now?? Is it up on Harper Road? I drive through there everytime Im home, and it seems something new is always popping up but I never slow down to notice what it actually is.
Yeah, from all he has heard that needs to be done (the church has been w/o a maintance man for about a month now, and we have the High School portion of the Christian school at our church) that i just may not get to see him as much as I thought! :-\ But it will be so nice for him to at least be in the same town with me... all day long. :yes:
Quote from: Gryphon on October 08, 2006, 08:29:34 PM
Is there a Ruby Tuesday in Beckley now?? Is it up on Harper Road? I drive through there everytime Im home, and it seems something new is always popping up but I never slow down to notice what it actually is.
Yes... it is on the same side of the interstate as Tamarak, and on Harper Road. It opened this summer... nice place.
Maybe that is where we can all meet and have dinner sometimes when you are passing through. :)
That sounds good! THey have the best salad bar of anyplace!
Ill be spending next weekend in Beckley...maybe we can work something out? I will be coming through Princeton around supper time on Friday night.
Friday night sounds better for us. We could do Outback Steakhouse in Princeton if that works for you! :smile:
theres an outback special calling my name! ;D
Ill touch base with you later in the week when my plans are solid.
sounds greast ... i'll pencil you in on the calendar... if you will pm Magistrate he will give you his cell phone number... what fun! :biggrin:
Quote from: Gryphon on October 08, 2006, 10:35:51 AM
Speaking of tolls, though, are they going to raise them? I know they planned to last year, but that was stopped...is there talk again?
On the news this morning was this very subject. It seems that a study is being done and that Gov. Manchin will make a decision in January whether to raise tolls to two dollars or not. It seems that he will be the voice of the people! :rolleyes:
anything to make a dime... or a dollar and a quarter....
and it IS an election year, so did you notice that the decision is not being made till after November?
So, yesterday was the big day...the first day on the new job! Please let us know how it went when you get a chance! (or a vicarious post from RHG would be great, too!)
Hi Sunny! It was a good day overall. :smile: I am gonna find myself much healthier in a short period of time! I must have walked 5 miles at work yesterday and even more today! :wink: I have enjoyed it so far! I won't get bored, that's for sure! It's something new every few minutes! I think I will sleep like a baby tonight!
How have the first couple of days on the new job been Magistrate?
Instant replay for Loc:
Quote from: Magistrate on October 10, 2006, 09:30:06 PM
It was a good day overall. :smile: I am gonna find myself much healthier in a short period of time! I must have walked 5 miles at work yesterday and even more today! :wink: I have enjoyed it so far! I won't get bored, that's for sure! It's something new every few minutes! I think I will sleep like a baby tonight!
:biggrin:
Bet he'll sleep well tonight! :smile:
Quote from: SunnyInFL on October 10, 2006, 10:01:51 PM
Instant replay for Loc:
LMAO!! I guess one should pay attention to those warnings about replies being made while you post. ;D I opened up a window and started a reply and then walked away from the computer. When I hit post, I ignored the message. LOL!
:biggrin:
Quote from: Locutus on October 10, 2006, 09:40:21 PM
How have the first couple of days on the new job been Magistrate?
Got alot of ground to cover each day. The property is several acres and I have stuff to check and work on in every corner of the property. Lots of walkin', so I think I will get pretty heart healthy! LOL Got to work on an effluent pump the first day and had to jump start the church van today because one of the coaches for the school turned on the dome light and left it on after they got out. Looks like the battery may still be good. Gonna do some prep on the main building for winter tomorrow. I also have a salt spreader that is a solid slug of rust and needs serious attention! :eek: That will probably take a week on it's own! LOL I have to get my health card renewed for my CDL and need to get my passenger endorsement added to it. I need to get the info from DMV and start studying for the test. They want me to get that done ASAP so I can help with driving the large bus we have from time to time. Should be fun! :wink: Gotta see about getting a new windshield for the van. It took a rock recently and is cracking.
I also have to get my certification as a waste water treatment operator. That will probably be in the spring when the next state class will be. I will have to spend a week in Clarksburg for that.
I am surprised at how much there is to do. The nice thing is, that it all doesn't have to be done in a day!
I am liking it so far! :smile:
Sunny is right, about sleeping like a baby! I am headed that way right now! :sleeping:
Okay, Magistrate, so remember our agreement...you're going to drop a couple pounds or 30 for me....remember?
Quote from: Cookie Parker on October 11, 2006, 05:08:28 AM
Okay, Magistrate, so remember our agreement...you're going to drop a couple pounds or 30 for me....remember?
I'm workin' hard on it my friend! LOL
LOL!!!! You really are the best!! :biggrin:
Could you lose 10 for me, too? :biggrin:
I sure would like to get rid of those last stubborn ones & be back to high school size for the upcoming reunion! :yes:
Ugh, while you're at it, will you lose some of this post baby weight for me? My youngest is three. I'm starting to look like I ate him.
Quote from: ~Daisy~ on October 11, 2006, 08:19:53 PM
Ugh, while you're at it, will you lose some of this post baby weight for me? My youngest is three. I'm starting to look like I ate him.
I'll start working on them crunches between the long walks around the property! ROFL! Can you feel them thighs burnin'? I can! :clap: One two three four, one two three four! :sweatdrop: Whew! I worked up a sweat! Better be careful or the LRHG might think I'm a bit gamey! :biggrin:
Ooh careful there, don't wanna make them thighs burn too much! I don't want LRHG getting upset with me. ;)
So how's the new job, Magistrate?
Give us an update when you get a moment. :smile:
Quote from: BEG on November 17, 2006, 10:01:08 AM
So how's the new job, Magistrate?
Give us an update when you get a moment. :smile:
It's going great BEG! I am really enjoying it! It has kept me busy and getting the exercise that I have needed in the process. I did have a disappointment happen this past Wednesday. I saw a person parked by our church van at the far end of the parking lot when church let out. He was standing against the front of his pickup smoking a cigarette. I thought he was staying back out of respect of others and thought nothing of it. He really had siphoned a 1/4 tank of gas out of the van and was waiting for the parking lot to empty so he could get more! A neighbor of his who attends our church, knew he was not one who attended here, and made small tlak with him until he got frustrated and just left. I had to buy a locking gascap for the church's van! I can't imagine what kind of person would steal gas from a church! Other than that, I am very happy in my new position. :smile: Here you can learn a little about my church home. It even has links to the sermons! I think you would enjoy them. Our pastor is a wonderful teacher of the Word. You can see it here: http://www.johnstonchapel.org/ :smile:
When I lived in Bluefield, I attended a Baptist church on Princeton Aveune. I don't know if it's still there, but it was on the East side of Bluefield. Anyway, we had someone walk in during service and steal the collection plates, right off the pastor's desk. Plates and cash.
Well I just wanted to let people know that I have resigned from my position with Johnston Chapel and am concentrating my efforts on winning the upcoming election. It was taking way too much of my time to allow for me to finish my home and campaign too. I will be doing some construction work to help pay the bills, while giving me the time to be able to have a strong campaign. Please keep me in your prayers if you pray. My chances are as good as they will ever be, but winning an election for Magistrate in Mercer County WV, registered as a Republican has NEVER happened in the past. It will not be easy, but it is possible! I am confident that I can win.
Good Luck, Magistrate!
If anyone can do it, then I'm sure you can...regardless of political party...I believe the people of Mercer county will see that you are honest and hardworking and really want to make Mercer county a better place.
You'd have my vote. :thumbsup:
hey stranger! Best of luck to you!
(maybe that tells you that you're in the wrong party??)
;D
Quote from: Gryphon on September 03, 2008, 10:35:29 AM
hey stranger! Best of luck to you!
(maybe that tells you that you're in the wrong party??)
;D
LOL I am hoping that they vote for the person and NOT the party! :wink: Recording the spot went well and it sounds pretty good with the background music. It is gonna start airing in October and will be during the morning and afternoon drive times. :smile: Good to see you both my old friends! Have a great day!
Hey Magistrate!! I have been thinking about you!!...I am very excited to hear that you are following your heart to serve your community!!
I agree with ms mojo...i mean piya...uh, i mean Sandy Eggo...( ;D )....wheeoo...mercer county NEEDS another honest and hardworking person overlooking it's business....
Miss you around here....try to stop in more often and give us updates!!!
God Bless ya ;) :)
You'd get my vote! (Twice if it were Chicago!) :biggrin:
Best of luck to you and may you take office by a landslide! 8) :yes:
LOL! Thanks Henry, Sandy, and Palehorse! We had fun this weekend going around the county finding people to place signs in there yards. Got alot of signs placed and put pens and business cards in every gas station and convenience store in Bluefield and Bluewell. Got plenty of sun cruising in the convertible! Guess I need to keep the sunscreen in the glovebox! LOL Have a great week my friends! God bless!