This, That and The Other.....

The economic realities of our nation hit home recently when B called to say his store was being shut down..... He's worked there for eight years and has great benefits. He was offered a job in Spokane, but didn't want to take it because it meant being away from K & K. The good news is he was offered a job with his brother Q at Irrigator's, he will be in purchasing, is looking forward to a new and different challenge. So immediate disaster is being avoided. He also blew up the engines in his truck (not BLUE), and the Honda in one week. Let's just say when he does it up, he does it up BIG! He loses health benefits, but will continue with a 401K. I am encouraging him to COBRA for a few months and get some check-ups. So let's wish B good luck in his journey!

October was a too-full month for me - 3 events, our first 5K fun run, a board meeting and topped it off with Star Night. A couple of 13 hour days, a 12-day straight run of work, and off to Phoenix to check on our cabin. It's so nice to get away from constant interruptions.....

I've had a lot of trouble sleeping, some people at work are down-right nasty! I know at my age finding a new job will be a problem, so Big Guy and I are talking retirement. BG is taking on a new associate TODAY! and is hoping to cut his hours in May. As for me, I'm looking at selling Malaga, or refinancing it to hold a contract, so I can retire also. The closer retirement comes, the more BG worries about money, but really, with all the rentals, we do ok. Better than a majority of people, I would guess.

My main thoughts now are gearing up for the holidays. Hopefully I will get the office organized, right now it is a stack of boxes. But if not, well there's always another day. Hope you are all doing well - love you both!! Mo