layin on the smackdown Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 I haven't been on much lately as most of you have probably noticed, or not; but either way, its been a long and tough year so far...Our goal this year was to try and sell our house, get married, and move back to central/southern IL...We couldn't sell the house to save our lives, and i was forced to resign from my job back in march....I worked odd jobs here and there while trying to find employment down south...We got hitched on June 26th, and after a good weeks rest, and relaxation, we decided to try and lease our house out. We got a "for rent" sign and stuck it in the yard, and told the realtor to add that to our listing. We were almost instantly overwhelmed with phone calls and inquiries regarding the house, and within 2 weeks and after all the background and credit checks, we had a nice family from florida moving in...We completely uprooted everything we own and had to stick it in a storage unit down in Charleston IL because we didn't have a place to live just yet...Its so hard to find a place to rent when you have 2 dogs and 2 cats, and we kept getting shut down. Finally, we caught a break, and got a place down in Marion County IL....a nice house on 40 acres, pretty cheap rent and all pets allowed....Now the last step in this whole process is me getting into a new career field....Ive been looking hard and saturating the area with applications and resumes, but haven't had any luck yet....Once i get what i am looking for, i will be able to confidently say that we made it through the tests and trials of this chaotic year... I figured, while i am still unemployed, and have people wanting to pay for me to attend taxidermy school, i decided to go for it...So here i am, in Macomb illinois, finishing up my second to last day of Taxidermy school with a very well know taxidermist - Locie Murphy. It has been a great week and i have learned so much...For all of you who don't know taxidermy, there is an unbelievable amount of time, detail and focus that goes into making a darn deer mount...i am super excited to get done and start excersing my new skills. Anyhow, i figured i would stop in and say hi to everyone and let you all know whats been going on on my end...I know ive probably missed a lot, both good and bad, but as my life slowly begins to re-structure itself, i will be on a little more at a time. Take care all, Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Good to hear from you Dan. Sounds like you've been up to your rear in alligators and they're hungry too! Hope it all turns toward the best for ya real soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Yeah I was thinking just the other day that I hadnt seen you on in a long time. Glad to hear you will be on a little more frequently. Hope things start working out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Good to hear from you Dan. I was just looking at your profile last night to see when the last time you had posted. You sure are having a tough time, but don't feel bad about it, there's a lot of us out there that could be just one step away from beating the pavement looking for work (including me), and a lot more already there. I wish the best for you and the wife, and hope things look up for you guys soon. PS - Next time just shoot the cats to improve your odds of finding a place to rent. take care my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Good to hear from you, Dan! Don't worry; things can only get better! Dakota Btw...my condolences to the Mrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 wish you the best of luck in your new career and hope all works out for you!!!! todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Just remember, God doesn't give us anything we can't handle, and He's always there to get use through. Soundsl ike He has gotten you through! Congrats on finishing taxidermy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted August 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Thanks everyone - i greatly appreciate the support and well wishes... God Bless you all... I finished up my mount and i will tell you what; this thing is better than any mount i have on my wall....You see, My instructow is awesome....He does all or the manjority of Stan Potts's deer...his attention to detail is unreal...So i know i have been taught by one of the best guys in the business.... Thanks again for the well wishes from all of you... take care, dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Well, heck, Dan! Let's see a picture of this mount! I'm really excited to see it. So are you planning on making this a part time or full time thing? I'm finishing up my Associates in Business and then planning on moving up to the Boundary Waters for a semester-long Taxidermy program at Vermilion Community College in Ely, MN. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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