Boonie. I know it is far away but Check out Cabot, Arkansas. We have continued growth but are still a small town. We do have a bowling alley that is less than 5 years old and you can get decent houses for about 700 to 900 a month. There is growth as I stated and the economy is not bad for example houses here are still selling for about $99 a square foot. Construction is still going on and there is always the base to consider for civilian employment if you want. Just a thought but I wanted to share it with you.

Shelby

You could always just get unemployment,general assistance and food stamps. Get it now while it is still worth something.
Hell I think it just might be damned patriotic to waste and abuse these days.

I skimmed some of the responses, not sure if this was mentioned or if its possible, but doesnt Vegas have an abudance of possible positions available? not sure if the pay would be good, but its just an idea

Boonie stick it out where you are until the SHTF, save all you can and keep all your options open.

Moving long distance sucks if you don’t have a job lined up before hand.

Steve

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quote Originally posted by Back On Holiday: I skimmed some of the responses, not sure if this was mentioned or if its possible, but doesnt Vegas have an abudance of possible positions available? not sure if the pay would be good, but its just an idea

Reno has the 78 lane National Bowling Stadium but all of Nevada is in bad shape right now. But jobs, just like gold are where you find them.

quote Originally posted by maryjane: with gold @ $1000 I'm surprised you aren't returning to your old ways.

The amount of yardage you can move ~vs~ the color per ton in a small scale operation is prohibitive.
In a small scale operation It only works if you hit a pocket here & there.
It's really like gambling, if gambling was REALLY hard work.

The only way to make money is by moving proven small amounts of color per yard, then simply volume, volume, volume.
And lots of mercury & cyinide.

what is your cost of living up there?
rent?
insurance?
food?
internet/tv?

ect....


oh and please post pics of the lady's large breasts

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quote Originally posted by $Rich$: what is your cost of living up there? rent? insurance? food? internet/tv? ect.... oh and please post pics of the lady's large breasts

Rent - 3 bedroom apartment $1500
Milk - $4.95 a gallon
Hamburger - 3.69 a pound
Internet & TV - $200 a month
Gas - $3.50 a gallon
No. 2 at McDonalds - $7.00

Breasts?
She has the finest in town!:

Oh, blow that boon...........and I mean that in the worst possible way !!!!!

Round here (outside the cities) a 2500-3000 sq. ft with garage and lots of land goes for between 600 and 800/mo.........rent-to-own deals are only 100 to 150 more---and it is NOT unheard of to get a house and land for a buck--simply by making a private deal with the farmer that they keep the fields (tax and legal thing)

Hell, dude--my SIDE yard was 8 acres, and my back was about 1 before the corn............

for 1/2 of what yer payin.

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Regarding San Antonio and it's heat, it does indeed get over 100 *F quite a few days during the spring/summer, and sometimes even in what some folks call autumn, but to me, it is not bad at all, because the relative humidity is considerably lower there --than it is where I live.

The other thing you may find annoying, is the traffic. It's not as bad as Houston's infamous traffic, but I found it pretty dam bad last few times I went there.

There is a large Fiero community there tho--and lots to do year round. As far as you speaking or understanding Spanish--I've been here in Texas on and off for 60 yrs and speak very very little. I can ask for a beer and plead not guilty in Spanish and that's about it. Used to speak pretty good Vietnamese, but forgot most of that.

Hey Boondawg you and your wife sound perfect to be a building Superintendent couple.
Rent is free plus you get paid to tinker.
This will also give you time to get the realistate license that you will need to sell property.

PA. Hell if your looking for a job in a bowling alley i know of 4 within 10 miles of me. if you want i could get some info from the 4 of them.

quote Originally posted by Boondawg: Rent - 3 bedroom apartment $1500 Milk - $4.95 a gallon Hamburger - 3.69 a pound Internet & TV - $200 a month Gas - $3.50 a gallon No. 2 at McDonalds - $7.00

Damn Boonie
House payment: 1300 (3 bedroom all brick 2175 Sq ft with a 500 sq foot garage with 10 foot celings)
Milk about 3 bucks
Internet & TV 150 for the full digital package with Showtime Starz and Encore
Gas 2.48 a gallon
No 2 at McDonalds...Less than 6 bucks

Just as a comparison. Also wanted to let you know that this town (Cabot, AR) has the fastest groth rate in Arkansas-100 people a month.

Shelby

quote Originally posted by ARFiero: Damn Boonie House payment: 1300 (3 bedroom all brick 2175 Sq ft with a 500 sq foot garage with 10 foot celings) Milk about 3 bucks Internet & TV 150 for the full digital package with Showtime Starz and Encore Gas 2.48 a gallon No 2 at McDonalds...Less than 6 bucks Just as a comparison. Also wanted to let you know that this town (Cabot, AR) has the fastest groth rate in Arkansas-100 people a month. Shelby

"Oh--and look honey--he's from Arkansas AND wearing shoes!"

(I saw and heard that conversation take place while waiting in line to be seated at a restraunt--you would just have had to be there--It was hilarious)

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quote Originally posted by pontiackid86: PA. Hell if your looking for a job in a bowling alley i know of 4 within 10 miles of me. if you want i could get some info from the 4 of them.

So speaks the guy still living at home with dad.... the area(Philly Metro suburbs) we live in is one of the worst high cost of living regions in the country, I would never recommend anyone moving here unless they had a good job lined up.

quote Originally posted by Back On Holiday: MJ you never fail to amaze me!

Why?
He's no different then any other man you might find in, saaaaaaaay, Greek Mythology!
Stud.

quote Originally posted by Boondawg: Rent - 3 bedroom apartment $1500 Milk - $4.95 a gallon Hamburger - 3.69 a pound Internet & TV - $200 a month Gas - $3.50 a gallon No. 2 at McDonalds - $7.00

Wow, this is America? I am a little shocked. I suppose it all has to do with shipping, Hawaii would cost more too.

You would be doing alot better down in the lower 48.

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quote Originally posted by Boondawg: Question: When looking for work in states close to the Mexican border, does speaking & understanding english well while speaking NO spanish put me at an advantage or disadvantage when seeking employment?

In your position, I don't see you having to deal with the public or underlings. I think it is a plus, but start leaning your Spanglish, ese.
As far as states, I recommend Oklahoma. The people are friendly, housing and everything else is about the cheapest in the union, and people actually do go bowling there. My only problem was the weather, but coming from Alaska, F5 tornadoes and annual ice storms could be an improvement.

quote Originally posted by 2.5: I suppose it all has to do with shipping, Hawaii would cost more too. You would be doing alot better down in the lower 48.

Yup, shipping.
I would be doing better AND I would get to see a woman wearing a dress!
That would ALMOST be a first for me!

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quote Originally posted by Boondawg: My Wife is all of the above, PLUS really smart! And has fairly big (although somewhat gravity-stricken) breasts, as do I.

Since I live in Michigan I am not in any position to offer moving advice. That being said, I'm sure your wife's big breasts could be an asset, but I doubt yours would be.

quote Originally posted by Boondawg: Rent - 3 bedroom apartment $1500

$1500.00 X 12=$18,000.00 - X 25 Years=$450,000.00

I'm sure your rent hasn't been $1500.00 for the past 25 years but still....

quote Originally posted by FrugalFiero: $1500.00 X 12=$18,000.00 - X 25 Years=$450,000.00 I'm sure your rent hasn't been $1500.00 for the past 25 years but still....

Yup, no doubt.
But there is more to buying a house then just $1500 a month.
And 3-4 bedroom houses around here go for $300,000 - $450,000.

It IS nice to not have to do ANY of the upkeep work, though!
Something breaks, call it in!

Sooooo what you're saying is you DON'T want to hang out.

*sniff*

It's cool. It's cool.

LOL.

quote Originally posted by GS Jon: Sooooo what you're saying is you DON'T want to hang out. *sniff* It's cool. It's cool. LOL.

I am actually considering San Antonio as my destination.

Hang out HELL, i'm movin' in!
And I ain't takin' "No effin' way, shape, or form are you movin' in! I'm callin' the damn cops the minute you set foot anywhere NEAR my house!" for an answer!

I require cold beer & back rubs semi-hourly.
Make that happen.

3 bedroom bath and a half goes for about $80000 right now. If you can find a house that has been foreclosed on you could do a short sale and have one for half of that.

The house next to me is empty.

quote Originally posted by Jake_Dragon: The house next to me is empty.

Be scared.
Be very, very scared.

He just wants someone--anyone- to move in so the grass will get mowed--or baled.

quote Originally posted by maryjane: He just wants someone--anyone- to move in so the grass will get mowed--or baled.

LOL, they have someone come over and mow the grass, I move all of our cars to the empty house so they will mow my grass

sheet, guys !!!!..........ya just park the old cars and trucks and trailers over the grass, then it dont grow, and dont need to be cut.

An hour with a weed-waker a couple times a season keeps things below knee level.

Anchorage, Alaska ~ to ~ San Antonio, Texas - 3,190 Miles.

I some how remembering it being farther............

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Boonie, with all the experience you've got, have you considered trying to get a job with the manufacturer of the bowling equipment? I'd contact AMF and Brunswick (been a while since I've been bowling...are those still the two equipment manufacturers?), and see if they have any kind of opening that you'd qualify for.

quote Originally posted by litespd: Boonie, with all the experience you've got, have you considered trying to get a job with the manufacturer of the bowling equipment? I'd contact AMF and Brunswick (been a while since I've been bowling...are those still the two equipment manufacturers?), and see if they have any kind of opening that you'd qualify for.

Yeah, they are getting back to me.
Mine is AMF.

I might just do something else if it presents itself.

Looking at the title of your thread, I just thought.. the world is our bubble.
Change the shape of your bubble.
You can be a bubble artist.

There is actually alot of symbolism to life in their description of the bubbles.

I spent last week looking at places around Florida with my cousin. He found houses, usually 3br 2 bath short sales for $40-70K aound me. He found new town houses in Vero Beach (builder went bankrupt) for $70-90K brand new originally $250K, also 3BR 2 bath with a community pool. HOA : for $273/mo. Lots of affordable houses in central Florida. I'm not sure about your skill set being needed, but there are many bowing places around. Hot and humid in the summers.

Boonie, I cannot tell you what to do, however if it was me I would stay put, and try to get unemployment, save every scrap of money I could, sell off everything possible, (if you lose your job). Then as unemployment runs out and if you still cannot find work I would consider moving. This should give you a year to prepare, and get your "affairs" in order.

You paid in all these years, take advantage of it the Unemployment, and whatever else you can. Don't be too proud.

If you do leave I wouldn't' recommend here, there are no jobs around here at all. I've always been one to go to the coasts during hard times. There is usually offshore work, Oil work etc.


Brad

quote Originally posted by pokeyfiero: Moving could be the best thing you ever did but it sure is scary.

Yeah, and so is being pregnant. It's one of those things you just do. I have grown fond of turmoil. Nothing but possibilities.
Sorry to hear of your fears Dawg but don't be scared. Life's too short.

quote Originally posted by Boondawg: My problem is that most are in very aggressive parts of large cities that i'm not sure I could adjust too.

You mentioned San Antonio. I grew up in San Antonio, from the 5^th grade on. I don't live there. I am small towning it 60 miles away. Kerrville's population is 20,000. I am close enough to be in San Antonio if I want, when I want. It is a nice place which I love but it is big city. I do gotta say that, even as the seventh largest city, it is nothing like Houston or the Dallas/Ft Worth metroplex.
Texas in general is faring very well in these economic times. The cost of living is very affordable.
We have one bowling alley here in Kerrville. I was there on the second of January. First time I have been in an alley in 20 years (family in town-something to do on a cold day). Of course I talked about you. It's gotta have 15 lanes, probably 20. I'll get you some contact info. I can even ask questions for you. I ain't scared. Folks out here are more small town and lend out a neighborly hand. You can get that in San Antonio too but it is easier here. Not that you would want to move here to Kerrville but the info should be representative of the south Texas area.
I don't know what a bowling tech makes but I am thinking you could get more money with your heavy equipment skills, or that your abilities would be great for a refinery/gas plant. Possibly even a drilling rig. I'll ask at the local alley to get a general feel for the, uhhh, situation. I guess the normal stuff. Pay, hours, benefits, advancement, position availability/turnover rate. Heck, shoot me a list of concerns.
By the way, I refuse to learn spanish.

quote Originally posted by cliffw: You mentioned San Antonio. I grew up in San Antonio, from the 5th grade on. I don't live there. I am small towning it 60 miles away. Kerrville's population is 20,000. I am close enough to be in San Antonio if I want, when I want. It is a nice place which I love but it is big city. I do gotta say that, even as the seventh largest city, it is nothing like Houston or the Dallas/Ft Worth metroplex. Texas in general is faring very well in these economic times. The cost of living is very affordable. We have one bowling alley here in Kerrville. I was there on the second of January. First time I have been in an alley in 20 years (family in town-something to do on a cold day). Of course I talked about you. It's gotta have 15 lanes, probably 20. I'll get you some contact info. I can even ask questions for you. I ain't scared. Folks out here are more small town and lend out a neighborly hand. You can get that in San Antonio too but it is easier here. Not that you would want to move here to Kerrville but the info should be representative of the south Texas area. I don't know what a bowling tech makes but I am thinking you could get more money with your heavy equipment skills, or that your abilities would be great for a refinery/gas plant. Possibly even a drilling rig. I'll ask at the local alley to get a general feel for the, uhhh, situation. I guess the normal stuff. Pay, hours, benefits, advancement, position availability/turnover rate. Heck, shoot me a list of concerns. By the way, I refuse to learn spanish.

Cool!
See if they need a 25 year AMF Mechanic.

I would love to live in a small town, if there was work close by.

psst...Boonie, I'll trade ya You come to Nebraska and live, I'll go to Alaska. Back to the mountains where I belong

In all seriousness though, look into some stuff here in Nebraska. Job market is still pretty decent, I've accomplished more in 4 months here than I did in a year and a half in PA. They haven't been hit as bad here as the rest of the country, and the jobs are there. People out here seem to bowl pretty often too. I can never get in for open bowling thats how busy they seem. Westside Lanes in Grand Island is an AMF center IIRC. Try looking them up and giving them a call.

All sorts of manufacturing, construction, general labor, etc jobs around as well Drop me a pm and I'll fill ya in more if you are interested.

I could have a job for you in Arkansas. You can choose where you want to live, but it has to be on the west side. Bentonville to Ft. Smith area. You could choose far eastern Oklahoma if you want.

Mechanical skills and a little electrical knowledge is about what it takes. You will get a company vehicle (you can use it for personal purposes), uniforms, cell phone, tablet computer and a company credit card. Good bennies with pension. Starting pay would be around the $40k area. No time clock to punch either.

If you are interested.