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Another day, another nickle #10: Movin' On

Blog entry by Thos. Angle posted 554 days ago 702 reads 0 times favorited 29 comments Add to Favorites Watch
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Well, it seems there are no end to surprises. We were set to leave for Wyoming tomorrow. Then last week I got a phone call from a ranch owner. He needed a cow-boss. After 4 sessions of visiting we concluded last night. This morning I canceled the Wyoming job. It was only for three months and this job is full time. We had hoped that we would get some orders during the local rodeo. That didn’t happen. The price of fuel is too high and people just don’t have the money to spend. Other Lumber Jocks have told me that the same is happening to them. While I regret the demise of Owyhee Design, I had a lot of fun and built some nice things. The best part is that I got to meet a lot of great Lumber Jocks. I’m working on the last project for both shops now and will be finished today. I’ll photograph it and post it soon.
The new job is forty miles south of Jordan valley. The ranch is in Oregon and Idaho and covers somewhere between 60 and 100,000 acres of range land. There are lots of Juniper trees and several lakes in the area. We will live up there from March 15th to November 15th and be in our own house here for the winter. The ranch has it’s hay ground and feed lots just west of Jordan Valley. If you get on a topo map look for the Three Forks of the Owyhee river. The ranch runs south and east from that point. Some of the maps mark the headquarters, Circle Bar Ranch. Some might think this is a giant step backwards but to me it is more like going home. When the generator shuts down at night it is so quiet that you know you are alone and you can see a million stars. Juniper is a great smell both as trees and smoke from a wood stove. If you’re out our way, stop by. The latch string is out and the coffee is hot. Carleen sets a dandy table and you’re welcome to spend the night. I forgot to mention, there’s no computer up there. I’ll check in once in a while when I’m down here. Good luck, boys and have a great summer. I know I will.

-- Thos. Angle


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TomK

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posted 554 days ago

Have a great summer, Thomas! We’ll look forward to hearing all about it in the fall.

-- If you think healthcare is expensive now, wait until it's free! PJ O'Rourke

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Damian Penney

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posted 554 days ago

Good luck Thomas, sorry to hear we won’t be seeing any projects or posts from you this summer.

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

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DocK16

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posted 554 days ago

May God bless you both with good health and happy trails

-- DocK, WV

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Douglas Bordner

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posted 554 days ago

Nights under the big sky, and time in the saddle. Good for you, Tom. My best to Carleen. I assume your snail mail will catch up to you at the Circle Bar. Have a safe, serene and productive summer.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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dennis mitchell

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posted 554 days ago

That sound like where we should have our picknik…Best of luck to you both!

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

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gbvinc

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posted 554 days ago

Sounds like a plan! Thos., snag me a couple of Juniper trees while you are there!

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FlWoodRat

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posted 554 days ago

best of luck with the new adventure..

-- I love the smell of sawdust in the morning....

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Scott Bryan

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posted 554 days ago

Thomas,

Every job change I have ever had was met with some anxiety since largely we tend to be creatures of habit who prefer to maintain the status quo. But every change has always ulitimately benefited me both from a personal aspect, in that I was forced into a new situations and had to improve my flexibility, and from a growth standpoint. It sounds like your are eagerly looking forward to this change and this should be similar to a paid vacation.

You will be missed but we will look forward to seeing you in the fall.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Zuki

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posted 554 days ago

Take it easy Thos.

-- The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them

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Todd A. Clippinger

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posted 554 days ago

Good luck to you guys. You never know the contacts that will be made and what opportunities may arise out of those. You may end up doing an occasional creative project that you will get to enjoy.

The only sad part for me is that you won’t be closer to my neck of the woods. I am sure that we will get to hook up one day though.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

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Bob #2

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posted 554 days ago

Tread lightly partner and have a good season.
I’ll be your story writer come fall.
I wish I could go with you.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

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Lee A. Jesberger

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posted 554 days ago

Hi Thomas;

Well it sure sounds like fun. I guess this means you’ve gone full circle now huh?.

I’m glad to hear that you have found something full time, that you enjoy doing.

Have a great summer, and look forward to your reports on the return trip.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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clieb91

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posted 554 days ago

Thomas, That sounds like an awesome way to spend the summer and early fall. Enjoy ourselves out there and we’ll look forward to hearing from you now and again.

CtL

-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."

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ND2ELK

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posted 554 days ago

Hi Thomas

You and your wife have a great summer. Nothing wrong with a change. Sounds like you will be in a beautiful area doing what you like to do. My thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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ND2ELK

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posted 554 days ago

Hi Thomas

You and your wife have a great summer. Nothing wrong with a change. Sounds like you will be in a beautiful area doing what you like to do. My thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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Al Navas

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posted 554 days ago

Thomas,

It is change that many times brings us the best memories. I wish you and your wife a wonderful time, and hope to hear from you soon.

-- Al Navas, St Joseph, MO, http://sandal-woodsblog.com

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gene

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posted 554 days ago

Tom,
Man, do I really hate to hear this. I know that you have a plan that will work for you. I’ve missed your posts sense I have gotten back in the swing of things and wondered where you have been. keep safe and best of luck to you and your wife. You have my e-mail address, so keep in touch. Enjoy the time in the saddle! I’ll keep you both in my prayers.

-- Gene, a Christian in Virginia

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Thos. Angle

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posted 554 days ago

Thanks for the kind words, Gang. See ya later.

-- Thos. Angle

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dalec

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posted 554 days ago

Thos, Thanks for your involvement with us LJs, your comments. Best wishes in your new endeavor. Keep in touch.

Dalec

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Napaman

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posted 554 days ago

Thomas…we will miss you…but when we all look up at the sky at night—-we will be looking up at the same stars (you will just see a heck of a lot more)...Good luck and I look forward to hearing what a great summer you had riding the range…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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Dorje

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posted 554 days ago

Enjoy! We’ll look forward to your upcoming project post and your LJ check ins!

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

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jockmike2

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posted 554 days ago

man thos, i’m getting all welled up. you and the mrs. have a great time, be safe, and ride with god. may he watch over and protect you, until your return. happy trails and god blless. mike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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Karson

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posted 553 days ago

Thomas: Good luck on your new job. I know you’ve been well trained for the job. Have a great summer.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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Texasgaloot

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posted 549 days ago

Well, Thomas, there could be worse things; like 95 degrees a week straight here in Central Texas! Our prayers go with you, and we are confident that this is just another season—we’ll be looking for you in the fall!

-- There's no tool like an old tool...

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MsDebbieP

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posted 543 days ago

may the .. something something something.. my words aren’t quite as poetic as yours Thomas!
We’ll be missing you until you can come back and set a spell again :)
Enjoy your “going back home” :)

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Grumpy

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posted 543 days ago

And here’s me thinking you were on holidays Tom, enjoy.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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Dick, & Barb Cain

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posted 524 days ago

It sounds like you’re going to be doing something that you really love!

Have a great summer, & take care.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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Napaman

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posted 508 days ago

HOPE ALL IS GOING WELL…if you get a chance…let us know how things are going…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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Grumpy

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posted 506 days ago

Sounds like the Aussie outback Tom. Lucky you.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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