Best wishes, new beginnings

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: Jim Krause
Date: 27 Apr 01 - 02:58 PM

Thanks to all who posted to this thread. I'm logging out and going home for lunch.
Jim

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: Jim Krause
Date: 27 Apr 01 - 02:38 PM

Penny, I think I'd like your Aunt, too.
Jim

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: lady penelope
Date: 27 Apr 01 - 02:29 PM

I haven't a clue who you are but, as my aunty Teresa would say " the best of F***ing Luck!" I like my aunt.

Slay 'em TTFN M'Lady P.

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: Jim Krause
Date: 27 Apr 01 - 01:54 PM

Mrzzy, Nah, the night blindness thing is due to congenital cataracts which were surgically removed back in the dark ages when I was a kid. Even my Mom said I was born forty years too early. (She really didn't mean that in a cruel way at all, just a comment on how far ophthamic surgical technique has advanced since the '50s.)

Anyways, the deed has been done, and sometimes I even amaze myself at what I can accomplish. I never know from one situation to another what I can and can't do. I just have to give it a go.

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: JeZeBeL
Date: 27 Apr 01 - 01:38 PM

Hey GOOD LUCK Jim. I really hope the teaching job works out. I know how difficult it can be to find a job that you really enjoy and really want to do. I'm only twenty but I'm unemployed at the moment. I was working at the job centre in my town, and I really enjoyed it. I got on with the people I worked with and most importantly I got on with the customers.

Good Luck again and have loads of fun.

I'm sure evrything will work out absolutly fine.

Keep playing!!

Emma xxxx

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: Mrrzy
Date: 27 Apr 01 - 01:31 PM

I had been just about to post a Keep Us Posted post, but I see you've already updated... best of luck indeed, and if you suffer from night blindness (which is why I try not to drive at night) I have heard that there are remedies available nowadays which don't involve carrots... They will be lucky to have you, if you do get the position!

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: Jim Krause
Date: 27 Apr 01 - 12:58 PM

Gosh, thanks everyone. I hardly know what to say. The situation is a little like a fruit basket upset at the social service agency. It's called Independence Inc. There seems to be a pretty serious personnel shortage, and I think the Board of Directors really is serious about putting the situation to rights. As of today's date, the Search Committee has not been constituted, so I don't know when interviews will be conducted. But I'll post a message when I find out all the details.
Jim

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: Ebbie
Date: 27 Apr 01 - 12:07 AM

The best of luck to you, Jim! I've often been amazed at the things that have happened in my life just from opening a door...

Ebbie

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: CarolC
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 11:16 PM

Good luck with your new job, Jim Krause!

Best wishes,

Carol

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: Jande
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 09:21 PM

Hey, Jim...

Keep those dreams open even as you do the bestyoucan in the here and now. Sounds like you may have a winning combination there.

~ Jande, sending you ~~~good vibes~~~

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: Morticia
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 08:52 PM

Keeping all appendages crossed here Jim...better let us know quick or there could be a horrible accident!

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 05:02 PM

Best of luck-

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 05:00 PM

Best of luck-

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: GUEST,Melani
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 04:49 PM

Go for it! Good luck!

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: fat B****rd
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 04:43 PM

all the best

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: Hollowfox
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 03:19 PM

Best of luck to you!

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: wysiwyg
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 03:18 PM

Sometimes we can't see too far up the road. But we only need to see as far as our headlights can shine, and drive THERE. Keep moving forward and the path comes clear in hindsight.

~S~

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: gnu
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 02:25 PM

Well, I'm an IMperfect stranger... and I wish you the best of luck.

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: DougR
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 02:25 PM

Good luck, Jim, I hope you get the job! DougR

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: Margaret V
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 02:22 PM

I'm wishing you luck in getting the job and enjoying the work, and in having plenty of time to play music. Margaret

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: nutty
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 02:18 PM

Best Wishes Jim - you will find working with the disabled extremely rewarding. Hope you get the job - I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: Kim C
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 02:09 PM

Good Luck Jim!

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 02:05 PM

Good luck, Jim. I hope you get the job too. Wouldn't it be something if one of those disabled adults is perfectly capable of driving at night and plays a banjo or whatever? Keep an open mind. you will learn at least as much as you teach.
Mary

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: DancingMom
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 02:04 PM

Good luck to you as you open new doors! You may find teaching adults very rewarding, since they often CHOOSE to be there. S.

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: mousethief
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 02:01 PM

Go for it! And definitely best wishes! Sounds like a great break.

Alex

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: jeffp
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 02:01 PM

Hope you get the job, Jim. It sounds like it would be very rewarding, and not just monetarily.

jeffp

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 01:57 PM

Absolutely all the best Jim. Don't worry about the driving. I'd be lost without my car, but many working pros don't drive. Taxis, buses, trains and planes, can be written off. You have the desire to spread your music and that's what really counts.

Rick

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: catspaw49
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 01:54 PM

Geeze sod...it sounds good and is a great alternative ...... and you never know what else may work out for you down the road! Sounds too that it's a job you'll enjoy and one that needs doing. I'll be thinking good stuff and keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: MMario
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 01:52 PM

Jim - best of luck! and when you have an "in" into the educational system - maybe you can pick up some gigs at various schools...?

Subject: Best wishes, new beginnings
From: Jim Krause
Date: 26 Apr 01 - 01:49 PM

What's interesting about this whole thing called the Mudcat Cafe is the level of personal sharing among folks who seem to be perfect strangers. I have been quite impressed by the heartfelt wishes, and expressions of sympathy I have read. I find it a little difficult to extend myself in that way to folks whom I never may meet. But here goes.

A couple of weeks ago, a teaching position opened up at a community social service organization in the town where I live. The position is for an instructor in the computer lab. I applied for the job. I hope I get it. I'd appreciate you good thoughts and best wishes.

Now for the personal sharing. I applied for the job because I couldn't figure out a way to expand from being a local performer into a national touring act. The catch is I can't drive at night. And when do musicians go to work? At night, mostly, of course. Finding a suitable partner has been next to impossible, for most in fact all of the folks I know have real jobs and really can't take off two or three weeks to go on tour.

I think I'd like the teaching gig. I'd be working with disabled adults who are interested in computing. The hours are regular, and the pay is about twice what I ever made working a straight blue collar job. And I do have some teaching experience.

So here goes, and wish me luck
Jim