Texas bound... for a while at least

[Bob_Garrett]

As some of you already know, my job at Sprint was eliminated earlier this year. Since then I have been unsuccessful at finding any suitable work here in the KC area, so I have accepted a 6 month contract position with Fujitsu in the Dallas area starting Aug 4.

I have really mixed feelings about the change. The positive side is that I will be doing the kind of engineering work that I enjoy the most (designing wireless systems). The biggest negative is leaving all my friends and fellow wheelers in TAC.

I will be renting an apartment in Dallas for the duration of the contract. I'm planning on leaving the 80 and the mini in KC for now. However, we are putting the house on the market, so when the house sells, I'll have to find someplace for 'em. Given the current state of the housing market, I probably won't have to worry about that for a while, tho...

I expect that I'll be a web wheeler for the rest of this year, but if I can get some time off, I'm going to try to make Flat Nasty. Have to see how things go.

Anyway, I just want to say that I am so proud to have been around this great group of folks for the past 7 years or so. I can't recall ever being in any organization that seems to run as smoothly and with none of the politics or drama that seem to work their way into many groups like this. Everyone in TAC should be proud of this organization and what has been achieved.

Take care,
Bob

[mmw68]

Bob, Welcome to Texas! Look up the LSLC group in Dallas. They are very Active and a good group.

-Mark

[Bob_Garrett]

Thanks, Mark! I have met some of the LSLC guys at other TLCA events... good folks for sure.

[osagecruiser]

you'll be back.....be safe bob...if jake and i can be of any assistance just give a call...enjoy dallas...i lived there for awhile...it is a great city

osagecruiser

[trainrech]

Enjoy Dallas (in a couple of months...)! Lots to do and you are now a reasonable distance from Katemcy, as opposed to say, KC.

[BigSur]

Is your office going to be located in Richardson? I live in richardson and i read in the paper that Fujitsu was making part of its home there. If so you would be about a mile from my house.

Welcome to TX!

[DuManchu]

Good luck Bob, hope to see you back in KC after your stint in Dallas.

[climbhi]

Bob,

Good luck with the new venture. Hope you can find a way to stay in the area.

Scott

[Green Lantern]

August in Texas sux!
But we're mighty proud to have you down here.
Lone Star meets the 3rd Thursday each month at Hard 8 BBQ in Coppell.
Unfortunately, you just missed the July meeting.... :-(
Give me a call when you get in and I'll arrange a welcome party.
Happy Trails! N

Nick Stone (817) 455-5060 cell

[66fj40x2]

Best of luck Bob!!!! Not the best time of year to be in Tejas for sure but the BBQ is good and the beverages are cold.

[Bob_Garrett]

Originally Posted by BigSur

Is your office going to be located in Richardson? I live in richardson and i read in the paper that Fujitsu was making part of its home there. If so you would be about a mile from my house.

Welcome to TX!

Fujitsu is who I am contracting with. I will be working out of their offices on Telecom Parkway.

[Texican]

Bob, call me when ya get here. in fact Jeff Jones is coming up here tomorrow for lunch....
I think we have an active LSLC member that works for them
Rick De Lisle
I bet you've met him
Butch

[kc_chevota]

Good luck, You will be missed.

p.s. you still want the mini shafts?

["Little Red"]

Seems change is the name of the game. You are such a stalwart fixture with TAC it won't be the same. But hopefully paths will continue to cross. Best of Luck in Lone Star State.
Charlie

[Bob_Garrett]

Originally Posted by kc_chevota

Good luck, You will be missed.

p.s. you still want the mini shafts?

Thanks, Rob.

I do still want the shafts, but I will have to wait until I know whether this position will be permanent or not. If you need to go ahead and sell them, please don't hesitate to do so.

[LilRicky]

Hey Bob,
I work at Fujitsu in Richardson. Look me up when you get in. I'll be in England next week, but back in the office on the 4th.

Rick DeLisle
Sr. Manager, PCB Manufacturing
x3953

[theSherpa]

Bob, good luck! You've always been part of the bedrock of the club...it will NOT be the same without you. Thanks for all the hard work over the years, and I'll miss ya!

Steve

[Dmidlfing4]

Hope ta C Ya again Bob. Gude luck to ya too.

Don P.

[Ranski]

Bob-

You were my voice of reason on the trail when following Chris...what will I do NOW!

Good luck in Dallas.

[GaryinNE]

Originally Posted by Ranski

Bob-

You were my voice of reason on the trail when following Chris...what will I do NOW!

Good luck in Dallas.

Just listen to me, I'll bring extra birf's.

Emma was sad when she found out you were leaving. Good luck in TX.

Gary

[Ranski]

Just listen to me, I'll bring extra birf's.

I'm already deliberating on which route to take on CroMo's Marfields - Longfields - 27 spline - 30-spline arrrgh

[On the Farm]

We will miss you Bob! If you need storage space for a while the Buzzard Barn has room. We will defenitely see you around, its a small world! Love ya.

[GaryinNE]

Originally Posted by Ranski

I'm already deliberating on which route to take on CroMo's Marfields - Longfields - 27 spline - 30-spline arrrgh

I just bought 2 27 spline longs and hub gears. Marlin's price was attractive but Long's are proven.

Gary

[Bob_Garrett]

I agree with Gary. 30 spline is overkill unless you plan to go to 37"+ tires and apply lots of skinny pedal or drop in a V6. I've been running 27 spline Longs and cryo'ed stock birfs for the last 2 years with no problems.

[FlatlandTRD]

Best of luck in TX Bob, and here's to hoping you make it back. If you need a spot for stuff down this way don't hesitate to ask.

[GaryinNE]

Originally Posted by Bob_Garrett

I agree with Gary. 30 spline is overkill unless you plan to go to 37"+ tires and apply lots of skinny pedal or drop in a V6. I've been running 27 spline Longs and cryo'ed stock birfs for the last 2 years with no problems.

See, Bob's body is leaving but his mind is still providing tech to the TAC!!!!

[eyezlee]

Bob, good luck on your new gig...hope everything works out for you and your family.

If there's anything I can do to help let me know...I will happily take your mini or 80 wheeling a few times while you’re gone...you know...so they don't feel neglected.