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Post by cynical1 on Jul 26, 2013 17:01:41 GMT -5
Some of you already know this, but for the rest of the rabble, if it seems like I've been a little scarce around here, it's because I've been packing and arranging a move out to Portland, OR.
After a year in Chicago spinning my wheels it seems opportunities abounded elsewhere.
For reference, for those not familiar with the area, this is where I'm going:
The horses and I are physically out of here the 4th and should land out there until around the 8th, so consider me a part timer until then.
Happy Trails -
Cynical One
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Post by gumbo on Jul 27, 2013 6:21:00 GMT -5
Wish you well, C1...
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Post by ux4484 on Jul 27, 2013 7:23:55 GMT -5
Didn't even realize we were in the same town. Happy Trails!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2013 9:52:15 GMT -5
good luck in your new town by all means. all the best.
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Post by 4real on Jul 27, 2013 15:43:13 GMT -5
Best wishes...I've had notice that I too will have to move house in my very near future...I hate moving, but the consequence of renting every few years, and sometimes it is a new start and a chance to break a few habits, form new ones and set things up just as you might want it to be...
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Post by JohnH on Jul 27, 2013 17:24:38 GMT -5
Good luck with the move, and here's hoping the horses travel safely.
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Post by asmith on Jul 28, 2013 18:55:17 GMT -5
You big beautiful bast*rd. Well done.
Oregon, a beautiful state, was easily my favourite natural environment on my trip. I think the horses are going to love it -- "Green fields? In April? And you had us in Illinois on that frozen sh*t? Listen pal..." And Portland's brunches -- for a caffeine freak such as yourself, a trip out for your morning fix is going to be very enjoyable.
Although everybody was very friendly. This may present a hurdle for you to overcome. Could take years. If you need emotional support, I'll be happy to provide verbal abuse. I can't promise Chicago-quality unpleasantry but I'll sure as hell try.
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Post by cynical1 on Jul 29, 2013 0:21:53 GMT -5
Thanks for all the well wishes, guys.
4Real: You have a real nice place down there and it's got to be tough leaving it. Sorry to hear it, man. To say that sucks is an understatement.
JohnH: This is a hard three day trek with the horses...just over 2160 miles. (3476km) After this I doubt I'll ever be able to get them within 20 feet of a horse trailer again. I'm following the trailer to deflect any tailgaters or other vehicular custodians of modern idiocy.
Asmith: Yeah, $%^@ you, too. And you managed yourself well in the snow with a muck rake and a wheelbarrow. I would almost go so far as to say it appeared to be a calling for you... I'll have to learn to live with all the pleasantry out there. If I ever need any verbal abuse, you'll get the first call. Oh yeah...go $%^@ yourself while you're at it... By the way, I ran into nipple ring girl and she says hello...inside joke...
See you all on the other side of the Oregon Trail.
Happy Trails -
Cynical One
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Post by Double Yoi on Jul 29, 2013 6:53:31 GMT -5
Cyn, Good Luck and safe travels. Craig..
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Post by haydukej on Aug 1, 2013 11:56:37 GMT -5
Cyn1 will be easy to spot going down the road as his tinkering doesn't stop with guitars.
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Post by 4real on Aug 1, 2013 16:08:25 GMT -5
Thanks for all the well wishes, guys. 4Real: You have a real nice place down there and it's got to be tough leaving it. Sorry to hear it, man. To say that sucks is an understatement. Thanks...got plenty of notice and hope to stay relatively close to where I am, it sucks to be going through all this 'stuff' I've been procrastinating on too, but such is the way of things. Likely not for a few months unless something better comes along...
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Post by cynical1 on Aug 1, 2013 20:18:32 GMT -5
Cyn1 will be easy to spot going down the road as his tinkering doesn't stop with guitars. That's just downright scary. HTC1
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2013 2:01:12 GMT -5
When i hear about base players going west *and* with horses, the image that comes to mind is this :
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Post by cynical1 on Aug 8, 2013 1:11:06 GMT -5
Well, we made it. The horses and I pulled into the last stop yesterday. It actually ran out to be 2280 miles, but who's counting...
Driving a U-Haul through the mountains and high plains is an experience I do not wish to repeat anytime soon. I had fast dogs passing me in a few places.
Not that it'll come up much, but I highly recommend the Horse Motel concept. Both places were clean and well maintained, and the owners were more than willing to wait for us to pull in around midnight in both places. The horses were much more agreeable in he morning having the chance to get off the trailer.
The horses are all settled in and I've got half the truck unpacked. The process goes much faster when you have help...which explains why it's taking two days for me to unload the damn thing...
So, anyone happens to wander into Boring, Oregon feel free to stop by and jam a little.
Happy Trails
Cynical One
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Post by 4real on Aug 8, 2013 2:24:51 GMT -5
Glad you made it safe...doing some prep for a move myself and not good with it...plus been without a car for 2 weeks now so stranded in the sticks, in winter here!
Still, there is a part of me, if and when I do move, that I can reorganise and make some changes, build a few things and all that, and that can be an opportunity...
On thing at a time, first off, unpack that truck and watch the back and other things, you don't want to damage yourself pushing too hard...
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Post by gumbo on Aug 8, 2013 8:29:54 GMT -5
Congrats C1!
...and I second 4r's last line......
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Post by sumgai on Aug 8, 2013 12:17:16 GMT -5
c1, I know exactly where you are, I should be down in the not-too-distant future. We've got a customer down there that needs us for some on-site service, and as soon as we quit playing phone-tag and can set up an appointment, I'll PM you with a date. Keep my HD near to hand. sumgai
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Post by cynical1 on Aug 9, 2013 12:23:13 GMT -5
Well, the truck is unloaded. Just another lesson in "you're not 25 years old anymore". Even my toenails hurt this morning. I'm hoping the walk back from the truck drop off location loosens everything up a little bit.
SG: Come on down. Your HD is still in the box waiting on you...along with just about everything I own as well...
Happy Trails
Cynical One
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Post by lpf3 on Aug 9, 2013 14:46:25 GMT -5
Let me officially welcome you too the West! A little far north, but the West all the same. Might be a reason for a road trip one of these days.... I'm glad the trip went smoothly, have fun moving in.
-lpf3
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