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A quick update...

Post by writelots »

I know many of you were aware of my unhappiness at my job over the last couple of years. It's been tough, and HAZ has been more than just a fun distraction, it's been a way for me to keep sane. :whistle:

Well, I found myself a brand-new-job - actually 2! :y: :y: :y: :y: :y: :y: :y: :y:

The unfortunate side effect is going to be significantly less time to keep up with the antics and craziness here at HAZ. :cry: I'm not going away, but I wanted to let you all know how instrumental they'd been in my surviving with most of my wits intact.
:thanx:
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I know where you are coming from....
Best of luck with your new "Opportunities"
:)
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Good luck!
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I will cry for three days and seven nights in honor of your absence :lone:

Hope it works out for you ;)
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Good luck on your new venture!
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Keep working, retirement is sooooo worth it!

1) AZ Trail
2) Summer at Hart Prairie Preserve
3 . . . .) ????
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That's great to hear! Still doing GIS?
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I hope you'll be able to check in on a semi-regular basis at least... I enjoy reading your posts!

I know what you mean about HAZ helping to maintain one's sanity (mine is tenuous at best...). Good luck in your new venture(s); looking forward to hearing about them later.
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good luck wendy :y:

HAZ has been keeping me (mostly) on the safe side of crazy for 7 years...although sometimes joe makes me crazy :sl:
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fricknaley wrote:...although sometimes joe makes me crazy :sl:
But you're a married man?! :y: :sl:
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Congrats! Always sweet to start a job you're enthusiastic about. :y:
Yea, canyoneering is an extreme sport... EXTREMELY dramatic!!! =p
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So glad Jude and I were able to meet you! Have never seen a picture of you where you did not have a BIG smile. Still deciding if I like the green shirt and green cap matching outfit :D
The best to you on our new employment.
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mint julep wendy rocks!
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@jeffmacewen

i've been on this site for 7 years...i'm common-law married to HAZ :sl:
hi
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Congrats on the new jobs Wendy!
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Sun Ray wrote: Still deciding if I like the green shirt and green cap matching outfit :D
Purely accidental. I swear. Actually, if you saw the get-up in person you'd realize that the shirt is a painful, bright and obnoxious color, and that the hat used to be a darker, more mellow shade until repeated washings just plain bleached it out. Fear not. The Wendy is still all about diversity, color and fun!
jeffmacewen wrote:That's great to hear! Still doing GIS?
Actually I am taking a bit of a break from the intensive GIS stuff and working on my skills as a designer/landscape architect. It's a great opportunity, but I'm gonna have some serious withdrawls!
joe bartels wrote:I will cry for three days and seven nights in honor of your absence
No greater honor has ever been bestowed upon a humble hiker. I'm not going away altogether... but it'll be hard not to check in with you crazy nuts all the time!
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fricknaley wrote:@jeffmacewen

i've been on this site for 7 years...i'm common-law married to HAZ :sl:
Indeed!
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Post by johnr1 »

wow - things must be getting better.
Two hiking and two climbing friends have landed jobs in the last few weeks.

good luck in your new pursuit Wendy.
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Best Wishes Wendy. You have improved HAZ forever - you will always be a legend.

Don't know about the common-law marriage thing, but HAZ is definitely a spousal equivalent.
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Al_HikesAZ wrote:. . . but HAZ is definitely a spousal equivalent.
OMG, are you sure you want to go there?
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