I am again employed...

[bmattock]

Re: Re: I am again employed...

Re: Re: I am again employed...

Bill, be careful of those jobs that require clearances and drug screens. Sometimes without warning, they require RF alignment checks. Sometimes they search personal possessions for lens mount adapters between systems. Can't be too careful when it comes to security you know.😱 😀

They assure me that I'll be fully collimated on arrival.

Are you sure you can make 1600 miles in three days and still take photos? I guess roads and traffic are different, but I remember in 1967, driving from El Paso to where ever it was in east Texas, that it took 24 to 26 hours. That was steady driving. But, whatever, enjoy the trip as much as possible, and stay safe.

Well, as it turns out, I lied. According to Yahoo Maps, it's more like 1810 miles, not 1600. However, if I were to drive it straight through, they claim it can be done in 28 hours. I can see how they can claim that - with the exception of Dallas, Memphis/Nashville, and Knoxville, where I have to detour around them by taking the I-40 'beltway' in each case, it's lots of 500 mile stretches of nothing but highway. I used to drive from Omaha to Denver (500 miles) in about 9 hours, so it's do-able.

And, I won't be making this a vacation-type photo journey. Rather, I'll just be keeping my eyes open for things that need to be photographed as I drive along, and stopping to do just that when the situation calls for it. This will add to the fun of the trip for me, as well as help keep me focused (no pun intended) and alert.

I'll be making the trip alone - my wife will follow once I'm settled in corporate housing (30 days free) and we'll have our goods shipped by professional movers. Gone are the days when I rented a U-Haul and tried to do it myself.

OK, maybe 4 days. Hard to say. I can't drive 20 hours straight like I once could. I'm old, man. It sucks.

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks

 

[oftheherd]

I hear that. I used to drive 24 hours at a time and of course be tired, but it was doable and I could even do some things when I got there. No more! Anyway, be safe and enjoy some of the scenery. Looking forward to some photos.

 

[rover]

Hey Bill, this whole working thing just isn't what I thought it would be. I haven't taken a picture all week, and I haven't been able to take the film I shot on Saturday to be processed. Maybe being unemployed had some advantages.

 

[pshinkaw]

Bill:

Congratulations on your new job!

I just came in from NC and Tennessee last night. Not quite so sunny (it was raining) but lost of lovely greenery nonetheless.

Very photogenic place.

Buzz me offline and I'll share what I know about roads with you.

-Paul

pshinkaw@yahoo.com

 

[bmattock]

Thanks, everyone! I just got word today that all my background checks, drug test, and etc had been sucessfully completed, so I am officially hired. I will be driving to North Carolina on Wednesday, hope to arrive on Friday night. Start work on Monday, March 29th.

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks

 

[Oldprof]

Great news Bill. I hope you enjoy your new job and your new community.

 

[back alley]

sometimes, i wish that i were moving...

joe