As for the "electric" part - well, that is a "long-distance" story. Poor mom - her lifeline went off and alerted Jean. Since Jean is on vacation, she called me to solve the problem. Once again, Mom had misplaced the electric bill and also any warning that the power would be cut-off. Quick fix - used my debit card to clear her debt.
The day has been busier than that (including checking almost every hour until I was assured the power had been restored). I have written and submitted supplemental information for a position that will be located out west. If all goes well, the phone interview will be the week of August 3. Also, responded to an e-mail about another job out west - that phone interview will be either Tuesday or Wednesday next week. I already have (again, out west) a phone interview lined up for Monday afternoon. Who knows, at this rate I might become employed before the extended benefits finally run out.
Moving remains a lower priority, but in this economy I might have to take a job and then deal with the real estate question. Still have hopes for a job in Iowa, and/or the contract near St. Louis. However, none of those are a "sure thing," so the daily Internet hunt for leads continues. Speaking of which, in all the activity today, I have not taken the time for an electronic hunt for leads. Guess it is time for that activity.
It has become apparent that I will miss this year's festivities on the Au Sable. There isn't enough time to get up there (at least an 8 hour plus drive) and return with all my wits for phone interviewing. Who knows, there could be time in the fall. Labor Day (for the annual boat races) will also not be feasible (one more wedding).
"Fishing is a delusion entirely surrounded by liars in old clothes" - Don Marquis (1878 - 1937)
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