So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
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So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
It's time to say adios to Texas and this forum. I enjoyed the people, online and in person, but I realized I don't have the patience to stay in Texas for the long haul. When I moved here, I had an exciting new job opportunity and a romantic view of Texas gun laws. Fortunately, the job was good.
I learned a lot in the past three and a half years and now it's time to do something new. After four months of hunting, I received an offer last week. I gave notice at work today and now that the cat is out of the bag, I wanted to say farewell to all the friends I made in Texas and wish you all great luck electing new leadership in 2014.
I start my new job November 1st. If I have your email address, I'll send my details once I'm settled in.
I learned a lot in the past three and a half years and now it's time to do something new. After four months of hunting, I received an offer last week. I gave notice at work today and now that the cat is out of the bag, I wanted to say farewell to all the friends I made in Texas and wish you all great luck electing new leadership in 2014.
I start my new job November 1st. If I have your email address, I'll send my details once I'm settled in.
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
Good luck.
Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid.
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
Good luck, and hope the transition/move/etc. is smooth as possible.
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
Vaya con Dios
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
Good luck to you. Where will you be heading off to?
Psalm 91:2
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
Sorry to see you go. I guess I'll just cover my head with this paper bag and lay down now. Wherever you go, don't forget your towel.
Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
"but I realized I don't have the patience to stay in Texas for the long haul"
I know you're leaving, or maybe have already left the forum, but if not, would you elaborate on the above, as I've no idea what you mean?
I know you're leaving, or maybe have already left the forum, but if not, would you elaborate on the above, as I've no idea what you mean?
Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
Don't forget your towel! And of course your peril sensitive sunglasses...
You are always welcome back!
You are always welcome back!
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
What the what?
“Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.”
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
+1The Annoyed Man wrote:What the what?
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
Outstanding book!!
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
I assume he was talking about the Republican leadership blocking campus carry and similar reforms. Again. And again.Abraham wrote:"but I realized I don't have the patience to stay in Texas for the long haul"
I know you're leaving, or maybe have already left the forum, but if not, would you elaborate on the above, as I've no idea what you mean?
That's partially based on his "romantic view of Texas gun law" comment. Some people outside this state think our gun laws are lax, but I think most of us can agree our carry laws are among the most restrictive of the shall issue states. I know there are historical (or hysterical, take your pick) reasons for the high costs, restricted locations, penalty for not concealing, and until last month one of the most time consuming training requirements in shall issue states for new and renewal licenses. However, for newcomers to Texas who don't know the history, it can be a surprise to face bigger hurdles and more restrictions than where they came from.
Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
Well, certainly those of the disillusioned/disaffected should move on to greener pastures...
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