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04-27-2008, 04:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Apple Valley
Posts: 1,574
M.O.C. #1358
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...funny how things happen sometimes...
I took my trailer in for the fridge recall to a small RV shop close to home. Never even knew this place was there.
Started talking with the owner and looking around his shop. Small, lots of goodies around to fix stuff. I casually said 'this looks like a fun place to work'. Well...turns out his partner is ready to retire and he's looking for help. He asked if I was looking for work. Being my naturally curious self I replied 'I'm always looking for work'.
We talked a little and he wanted me to keep in touch. I did. Called him back yesterday and we talked at length - he was very forthcoming and easy to talk with. I found out rather than simply doing repair work, he also restores older coaches and rv's. I'm talking custom made cabinets and the whole works. This little bell went off in my head telling me I'm really interested in a change and this may be it.
Bottom line is, he offered me a job. I suggested a few Saturdays to see how this works out, and he thought it was a grand idea.
It's kind of a backwards way of getting into rv tech, but this sounds like it's right up my alley. I get to fix stuff and be creative building things.
He has one customer with an older coach that brought it in and said 'pimp it out'...does that sound fun or what...who knows where this adventure may lead.
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04-27-2008, 05:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Arnold
Posts: 1,200
M.O.C. #2586
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Very cool story. Good luck on your adveture. We'll be in your neck of the woods this summer. Making a swing through the Lake Sates to visit friends, including best friends and former neighbors in New Brighton, MN (northside)where we used to live.
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04-27-2008, 05:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Merlin
Posts: 668
M.O.C. #7368
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Ozzie, sounds like a real good opportunity. Just remember, don't get so busy that you forget to mod and use your unit.
Bob
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04-27-2008, 06:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Neat deal. I think it would be great for you, it's within your interest and capabilities. You are still young enough to 'switch career gears'. Good luck to you on your future.
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04-27-2008, 06:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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Very good news. Funny how things happen. Best of luck.
Cheers,
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04-27-2008, 07:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Wow, what an opportunity for you! I hope it works out for you whether you continue one day per week or go full time with it. Congratulations. It's always nice to hear a good story.
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04-27-2008, 07:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Dillon KOA
Posts: 1,291
M.O.C. #7445
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You are the poster child for "How to Find Your Perfect Job"! Actually, when you love doing something, it's less of a job and more of a pleasure. What you have discovered is a win-win situation: great for you if your heart says it's the right thing, and great for your employer who will have discovered someone who CARES about his work.
Congratulations and good luck!
Carolyn
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04-27-2008, 09:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Oakland
Posts: 887
M.O.C. #5811
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That is great Bruce, hope it all works out for you. Just don't get too many ideas for improvements on your own rig.
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04-27-2008, 09:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Apple Valley
Posts: 1,574
M.O.C. #1358
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Thanks for the wishes guys...I'm running out of things to do to mine so now I'll get to work on someone elses.
A little something to add to the story...after the first meeting at his shop, both he and I went home that night and told our wife's about it.
His wife thought it was amazing that I just happened along when I did.
I've been thinking about this a lot the last few days. I've been in construction for 40 years, and I sure wouldn't miss climbing ladders set in snow or ice anymore. You don't see many carpenters doing that after the age of 50. Getting out of the weather and still working with my hands sounds wonderful.
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04-27-2008, 09:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas City
Posts: 5,736
M.O.C. #7673
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No! Practice on ours first.
Great way to change into a new work program.
Congratulations.
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04-27-2008, 09:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Apple Valley
Posts: 1,574
M.O.C. #1358
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Heh...my brother told me I'd be a popular guy at rallies... 
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04-27-2008, 01:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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OZZIE, What an offer! Sounds right up your alley. Good luck, hope it works out. BTW: I hope the owner responded, after the guy said Pimp my RV, with "SHOW ME DA MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!"LOL
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04-27-2008, 04:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas City
Posts: 5,736
M.O.C. #7673
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What a great guy. Just think, Ozz and Ozzie at rallies. Our life would be completely full of mods. (or is that meds)
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04-28-2008, 01:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Meds, probably. Ozzie and I like to party right along with the best of them.....
At Branson, I was moving from Monte to Monte doing my thing, Ozzie was fixing Dennis' screen door, to shut perfectly every time.
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04-28-2008, 09:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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Congratulations!
If a person enjoys what they are doing work is a pleasure!
Now about the screen door you had to fix, I have…… (lol)
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04-28-2008, 01:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Apple Valley
Posts: 1,574
M.O.C. #1358
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LOL...you know those screen doors are supposed to keep out bugs...try camping in upper Minnesota by all the beautiful lakes for a while.
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