My extended absence from the list

[Tuolumne Lawman]

Howdy to the camp,

I thought I owed all an explanation of my long absence.

The transition cross country became absolutely mind numbing. Moving the family to the midwest this summer was the smartest thing we have ever done, but the logistics were overwhelming.   My wife and I moved, her aunt and sister (both disabled so we did it), our two daughters and there husbands (and out grandson) and my sister also disabled retired).  Then add everyones horses (6 total,
dozens of dogs for my wife's and my sisters kennels.  There were seven trips  cross country, and most resembled a cross between the Cherokee "Trail of Tears" and  Chevy Chase "Vacation" movie. The destination states involved were: Missouri, Mississippi, and Illinois.  All came from California. The odyssey started in March (though I had to stay in CA and work until mid-June) and just ended several days ago.
 
Add in trying to sell a property in California were values have dropped an average of 30-35% and the market is flooded with upside down and foreclosed properties, then add my job search here in Illinois, helping my youngest daughter open her Sports Bar, and re-establishing my wife's kennel.  There were times I thought I would melt down,  sit on the ground, and drool on myself! 

Now that we are here, however, I have never been happier.  I will still not be very active for awhile, as I started a new teaching job Friday, the first complete day I was back!

[litl rooster]

Welcome back

[Halfway Creek Charlie]

Welcome back and sorry to hear about the CA CRAP! the place i live on is still for sale and I may have to move once again. so I'll put the 5th wheel hitch in the Dodge and be ready. Can't quite get it all in a pickemup, but close.(Lets see, a drill press in the bedroom and a welder in the kitchen and a tool bench where the couch was......Yep I can do it.) Now that I'm horseless.

The property values here is SO CAL haven't dropped that much but NOTHING is selling either.

Hey TL, I got my 1860 Henry Converted to 44 Henry Flat C.F. and it shoots as well as before. Now all my CAS guns shoot the same cartridge!
well except the shotgun.

[Will Ketchum]

Bernie, congratulations on the new job.  We sure are pleased as punch to have you here in the Heartland.  Heck I don't even mind that you are a FIB   (PM me if you need translation)

I sure hope we get a chance to get together sometime.  Maybe when Joan and I go to Branson next time.  You know the NCOWS convention is in Kansas City next year.   You should consider attending (you don't have to be a member)

Will Ketchum

[Silver Creek Slim]

Welcome back. Congrats on the job.

Slim

[Tubac]

Great to have you back!
Nothing in Tucson is selling either.

Tubac

[Tuolumne Lawman]

Howdy to the camp,

Thank you for all the kind words, folks!

I am REALLY glad to be here!  I am too busy looking forward to look back, though.  Now that the last load is out and the house is sold, it is all about getting settled in on the great adventure of the new era of our lives.

I have shot one CAS match with the Macoupin County Regulators and one re-enactment with the 12th Illinois Cavalry this summer, but probably won't be doing much else until spring. A lot of settling in to do!

[Black River Smith]

Welcome to the Mid-West for good.

When in St. Louis, Howl'r

[Dakota Widowmaker]

I have been "ghost" for a while, but, getting back into the swing of things.

Sorry for the absense...

[Steel Horse Bailey]

Welcome back to Both of Y'all.

Iffn you ever venture into Hoosierland next door, feel free to drop in and shoot with us near Martinsville, IN.  (near mid-state)

Here's our info:

http://smvsposse.home.insightbb.com/index.htm

Also, on the extreme eastern Central side (8-10 mi North of I 70 near Modoc):

http://home.insightbb.com/~greatlakesfmc/index.htm


Both clubs are NCOWS but membership isn't required and guests are VERY welcome!

There are numerous SASS clubs as well, including one that is in West Central IN, not far from Greencastle, just off I 70, but they don't have a website that I know of.  Great folks!  PM me if you want more details.

[kurt250]

 ;)how does it feel to be out of the peoples republic of kalifornia? i left in 1990 before it got to crazy, ist to nevada, then idaho. the farther away i get from that hellhole the safer and cleaner if feel. its good to move and start freah every now and then. i have never regreted it once. gotzguns

[Halfway Creek Charlie]

Looks as though I'll be headed out sometime soon. My landlord got caught up in the Subprime loan deal and has to short sale this property. Don't know when we have to be out, but do know that it's coming. I'm probably headed east somwhere's out of the peoples Republik of Kalifornia.

Looking for a caretaker/security position where I can plant my 5th Wheel and provide a "Presence and Security"and maybe equine services in exchange for a place to park the 5th wheel.

I do Equine Services(feed, muck, turnout, medicate,can groom and tack)/ pet/house sitting. Heck I even come with references.