A buddy of mine in Australia says I'm too late to party with him and his mates. "We're all grown up and sensible these days".
So? My new job is a High School Assistant Principal at the end of July!!!
WTF?
I used to run sound for Rock and Roll bands in the 70's. I worked on racing teams from late 70's for almost 10 yrs. I worked in the Bahamas for the Naval Undersea Weapons Center. (Best job in the world I might add. Until I had a head on collision with a drunk driver who died in the crash and almost killed me.) I built a Hot Rod out of a 1937 Chevrolet coupe for Dave Hope, the former bass player of Kansas. There are a number of things I can't post at this time, but when I tell people stories of my life, most people think I make them up. Some are so bizarre that I shake my head and laugh. Sometimes I can't believe I'm still alive.
I have a job that requires me to be sensible and I'm grown up now, but I can still hold my own with the best of 'em.
I'm scrambling to get the plane off the ground in a few weeks because as soon as school starts, I'll have to get up at 5:15 - 5:30 AM to be at work at 7:15... (I live 60 miles from my new job). I've certainly seen 5:15 more times from the night before than I have from getting up that early.
This is all part of my plan to boost my retirement. I hope to retire in 10 yrs and hope that my retirement is enough to live on since I didn't plan too well for it.
The plane will be going to the hangar this weekend I hope. Then it's installing the wings and tail and hooking up the controls and wait for the inspection.
Of all the things I've done, places I've seen, and what I've survived, I just hope I survive this new job. I've been at my old one for almost 9 yrs and am pretty comfortable here. The unknown can be scary.
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What wonderful and exciting news, Bob! Congratulations. AND you're FLYING to work? Sounds like your life hasn't become entirely dull yet....
My life can be described as dull somewhat as I spend most of the time outside of work on my plane. It is number one on the bucket list. I am scrambling to finish it asap because my free time is going to go all to hell in a few weeks.
'I worked in the Bahamas for the Naval Undersea Weapons Center. (Best job in the world I might add. Until I had a head on collision with a drunk driver who died in the crash and almost killed me.)'
Did you have a head-on with a Russian nuclear submarine...
Hey Fingers,
It wasn't a russian sub, but a drunk driver. Never did see any unwanted craft in the ocean there, but was amazed more than just a few times at some of the technology...and stupidity of the military.
Sure liked to fish though and we always caught plenty.
It was a lame gag about Russian sub-drivers drunk on vodka...
Wow, that is some career change. Good luck hun.
Thanks Steph! I'm going to need it. Just hope I can finish my plane before school starts. It'll be close.
An Assistant Principal? Oh my :) I hope, for your sake, it's kind of like being the "prince" and brother to the King...the one who has a great title- but little of the real responsibility :)
However, I think you can handle the job- no matter what they throw at you :)
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