Things turning around?

Post #314,956 by jbrabeck 10/1/09 7:43:54 PM Reply	Things turning around? After nothing since Apr, I heard from 3 recruiter this week. And my past employer. Of course, one is a 6-12 mo contract in Madison, WI, another is in Davenport, IA, today was a 6 mo gig in Omaha, and my previous employer wants to know if I am available for a ONE WEEK gig. Well, any of them is better than the roofing, siding, painting, drywall, and fencing jobs that I've been doing. And at least I finally have a nibble...
Post #314,959 by folkert 10/1/09 7:53:11 PM Reply	Suhweet... I think things ARE at or just off bottom. And the bounce is happening.
Post #314,960 by jbrabeck 10/1/09 7:55:27 PM Reply	Of course you realize That the CLOSEST one is Madison, and that is a 3 1/2 drive. Any one would require me to get a cheeeeeeeeeap place to sleep during the week. BUT, it would be better than unemployment.
Post #314,961 by Another Scott 10/1/09 7:56:51 PM Reply	Thanks for the good news. Hang in there.
Post #315,102 by jbrabeck 10/6/09 7:27:36 AM Reply	Start work today Recalled for a 1 (one) month gig. Maybe longer. Different team, so different work. 15% pay cut, but better than unemployment! I did find out that the reason I was let go, and have not been recalled. Can't go into detail in a public forum, but suffice to say, politics. (No, I didn't learn my lesson. Work ethic is still important to me.) Anyway, even if it's only a one month gig, it will allow me to catch up on my wife's medical bills. If it lasts two months I might even be able to get my truck running again (needs new motor). Finally, a little good news. Oh, for those of you into photography, please take a look at my links and let me know what you think of my photography efforts. Brabeck Photography http://www.facebook....p?id=120929887532 http://www.modelmayh...cs.php?id=1097627
Post #315,103 by folkert 10/6/09 7:48:55 AM Reply	I'm... I'm speechless! First... of course it was politics! Second... nice job on the photos. Its amazing what one can find in the rough.
Post #315,105 by Another Scott 10/6/09 7:57:44 AM Reply	Great news! It's always easier to get more work when you're working. I hope it's a sign of better things to come. :-) Your photos are very well done. It looks like everyone had a great time with you. One small suggestion: It's hard to implement with portraits, and I think it's easy to go overboard, but I think it's a good rule of thumb not to center the subjects in the frame. The brain apparently finds things in photos more interesting if they're about 1/3 offset. Don't be mechanical about it, though. More here: http://photography.n...ography-tips.html And here: http://digital-photo...tunning-portraits Have fun! Cheers, Scott.
Post #315,106 by boxley 10/6/09 8:01:06 AM Reply	Re: Start work today neat pics, wish I was closer, I have a running motor rusting away in my yard
Post #315,202 by jbrabeck 10/6/09 10:21:24 PM Reply	Engine What size? I need a 4.6L or someone who can put in a different engine. I have a '97 F-150. If you have the right size and could install it, I would seriously consider taking time off and driving my truck down there. Just need to carry a lot of water (badly leaking frost plug) and hope that the misfiring in cyl 8 doesn't get too bad. (low/no compression in 8, and low in a couple of other cyl.) ONLY 280,000 on the engine. Just replaced the tranny and transfer case...
Post #315,203 by boxley 10/6/09 10:59:42 PM Reply	351 windsor cost of coming down here and conversion would be more than some shade tree guy up there would charge. Is there a dirt race track anywhere close by? That is where you would find a cheap drop n go. Check junk yards, they often know someone who can do it on the cheap. My buddy in oregon hangs around the local junk yards looking for people who need stuff like that done. I could do the work but am considerably slower than someone who does it all the time. Might be all you need is a fresh head gasket and a $6.00 tube of glerk will cure the freeze pug problem http://www.asealepox.../5MinuteEpoxy.htm something like that hotter plugs in cyl 8 could also help
Post #315,339 by jbrabeck 10/8/09 10:30:12 PM Reply	What is Glerk? Frost plug is unreachable. Have to pull engine to get to it. Have tried the stuff added to water and antifreeze. No help. Is Glerk same as JB Weld? I may be able to work hand up to the plug, but no way to get tools to pull old and replace with new plug.
Post #315,340 by boxley 10/8/09 10:35:27 PM Reply	this stuff is like a 2 toned playdough jb weld rub together in hnd until uniform in color then roll into a point and insert into the leaking freeze plug. I have used it for that, leaking gas tanks while still leaking and radiators. Wonderful stuff.
Post #315,342 by boxley 10/8/09 10:40:02 PM Reply	with the recent demise of the kia and the fact I am 5k underwater on it I may have to get the bigvan back on the road again
Post #315,110 by beepster 10/6/09 8:24:09 AM Reply	Good stuff. and great photos. Have another friend that moved from radio to photography, have known him since I was a tyke...he has an extremely unique style... http://www.tomkphoto.com He's how I know...I take pictures, he's a photographer :-) I will choose a path that's clear. I will choose freewill.

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