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Title:Powerboats
Notice:Introductions 2 /Classifieds 3 / '97 Ski Season 1267
Moderator:KWLITY::SUTER
Created:Thu May 12 1988
Last Modified:Wed Jun 04 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1275
Total number of notes:18109

1066.0. "That's all Folks!" by MCIS2::WILSON (Is it 1996 yet?) Mon Jun 21 1993 14:52

Well folks, this is it.  The day I feared would come, but hoped
never would.

I'm being TFSOed today.  I've spent 4 of the best years of my 
working life at DEC.  Unfortunately, I've been here for 6 years,
and the last 2 years haven't been so great.  In a way, it's a 
relief, and I'm hoping to use this as a chance to get on with 
things, and away from this madhouse we know as DEC.  I won't 
miss the confusion and working environment here, but one of the
few things I will miss is this conference.

I've enjoyed getting to know many of you, and participating in this
notes conference.  I'm sure Rick Suter will ably continue to the
moderate the conference on his own, or possibly designate someone
else to help out.  I hope to be at Rick Suter's Province Lake 
"gumball" later on in July.

At this point I'm not sure what I'll be doing.  I may be getting
away from this business altogether, and ideally would like to
own and operate my own business in the marine related field. A
move to Florida is not out of the question, where there's year 
round work, sunshine, and warm weather.

At minimum, I will have more time to spend on my outboard motor
and boat sales and repair business, which I've been doing part time 
for the last couple years.  If you or any of your friends need any 
work done on OMC motors, I'd appreciate you sending them my way!  
I work cheap, and do make house calls.  My home number is
603-673-3840.  I also work part time in sales at Marine USA's 
Amherst NH store, and will probably be spending more time there.  
If you're looking for a new Bayliner, Bass Tracker, Nitro, Mastercraft, 
or used boat, please stop by and see me.  Or just stop by to say 
hello if you're in the area.  They're on the eastbound side of 
route 101-A in Amherst, just before the intersection of route 101.  
The number there is 603-673-0024.

Later,
Rick
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1066.1Good luckSOLVIT::AMATOJoe AmatoMon Jun 21 1993 14:534
    Sorry to hear about this Rick.  Good luck on your new endeavor.  Lets
    make sure to stay in touch.
    
    Joe
1066.2Good luck and take care.ESKIMO::RINELLAMon Jun 21 1993 14:558
    
    
    I'm sorry to hear your being TFSOed. I would like to thank you for your
    replies and I wish you the best of luck in your future plans. Take care
    and maybe I'll be seeing ya at Marine USA's someday.
    
    
    Gus
1066.3No one can take your place!DOCTP::DECAROLISJeanneMon Jun 21 1993 15:2513
    
    Rick,
    
    There's life after DEC, probably a better one!  :>)
    
    Good luck to you, you'll probably hear from me over
    the summer as my OMC is about ready for a tune-up,
    glad to hear you make house/marina calls.
    
    You'll be missed,
    Jeanne
1066.4GNPIKE::HANNANBeyond description...Mon Jun 21 1993 15:466
	Sorry to hear Rick!  I hope you find happiness after DEC.
	With your knowledge of boats and motors, at least you have
	some options, and maybe will end up in a better situation
	after it's all said and done.

	Ken
1066.5Good luckSTAR::KENNEYMon Jun 21 1993 16:157
    
    	Thanks for all your help in tracking down parts and helping me keep
    the sailing programs motors running.  Stop by some saturday or sunday
    and I will take you out for a sail.
    
    
    Forrest
1066.6So long....LEVERS::SWEETMon Jun 21 1993 16:206
    Rick,
    
      Sorry to hear the news. Thanks for your valuable replies over the
    years. Best wishes for the future.
    
    Capt. Bruce
1066.7SALEM::NORCROSS_WMon Jun 21 1993 16:417
    Rick, I know it's probably hard to take but it's probably the best kick
    in the a__ that you'll get in a long time.  Maybe now you can follow
    your dreams and combine work with what you enjoy best!  I only wish I
    had some talent outside of DEC which I could turn to!
    Best of luck!
    Wayne
1066.8TOOK::SWISTJim Swist LKG2-2/T2 DTN 226-7102Tue Jun 22 1993 08:505
    Good luck, Rick.   Without all your input on engines I know I would
    have done some dumb things by now.  Thanks for all your help.
    
    Jim
1066.9Good luck Rick, your inputs will be missed.4174::NPARETue Jun 22 1993 09:0614
    
    
    	Good luck, Rick.  Thanks for all your inputs and boating/motor
    knowledge that you added in this file. Also keeping Mr J.HC in line
    :-). As Jeanne said,my OMC outboard will most likely need some TLC 
    in the future, so I'll keep your number handy. House calls, I thought
    that it was a thing of the past but it a good excuse for a cold one
    :-).
    
    	Thanks again and Good Luck.
    
    	Frenchy
1066.10C-YA LATERWMOIS::BUDREAUTue Jun 22 1993 09:288
    
     Rick,
              Sorry to hear the news. Not to worry though a guy with your
     talent will have no problem doing what he likes best. I'll keep your
     number handy.
    
     Regard's
     Steve
1066.11A Dieu, mon amiROGER::GAUDETBecause the Earth is 2/3 waterWed Jun 23 1993 13:0710
All the best, Rick.  I know you'll find a positive side to this and end up doing
something you really want.  Probably something marine-related that many of us
would rather be doing.

Good luck, and I hope we can keep in touch, if by no other means an occasional
gumball or a "Help my motor needs work!"  :-)

...Roger...

P.S.  FYI, the ol' 5.5hp Evinrude you fixed is running like a top this year!
1066.12Later!MCIS2::WILSONIs it 1996 yet?Thu Jun 24 1993 23:3824
    Thanks for all the kind words.  I got the "official word"
    at 3:00 pm on Monday, and left immediately.  I haven't
    burned rubber like that in a long time, but it felt good.
    8^)
    
    I've been taking it easy the last few days, trying to decide
    what I want to do.  It's nice...  The *only* thing I've
    missed so far is this notes file and the people in it. This 
    is very hard, logging in (and out) for the last time.  Good 
    luck to you all.
    
    Again, give me a call at home if you need any outboard 
    service or advice.  And if you see a strange looking 15'
    polished aluminum Feathercraft "barrel stern" boat cruising 
    Lake Winnipesaukee this summer, wave me down!  I also plan
    to be anchored off to the side at the Weirs Beach wooden 
    boat show on July 31st. Give me a shout if you spot me.
    
    Oh yeah, I have an offer from my neighbor Donmac, to let 
    me check in here occasionally through his account.  So, 
    like Arnold, I'll be back...
    
    Later, 
    Rick