CanuckSARTech Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 So, it's been an interesting week. One with some of the best highs and worst lows in a long time... At the start of the week, I had to cancel out my plans for this year's Havana trip in November. Sucks. But, it's just something that can't be done this year now, as I've discussed with the Canadian group. Some financial and work issues. Cancelling - a horrible low. Yet at the same time, it showed me some of the best outpouring of support that the brotherhood carries. An awesome show of appreciation by these guys. Made me proud and humbled. My continued thanks and appreciation, gents. In conjunction with discussing the Cuba trip with these guys on Monday, I got some other horrible news. I've been working for most of the year on trying to get things sorted out with my job, due to financial reasons and cutbacks, to enable something to work out favourably for me and my family. Out of five or six different steps and options, stuff that's taken 9 months to do, I've run up against a brick wall. Then, Monday morning, my last option to get a move back to a base in Ontario (from where I am in Halifax), to enable me to somewhat co-locate with Erin and the kids....I was told it was denied Monday morning. Last option....done. I took a couple hours to absorb it in. Threw up once. Kept a level head. Didn't strangle anyone. I called Erin to drop the hammer - both of us nearly in tears as she's trying to get the kids ready for the day. Went about my "normal" day at work. Let it settle in more. I'm stuck, losing money every month, over 2200 kilometers away from them with no end in sight, and with us down as a family at least $25k+ a year. Threw up again. I went and requested the form / paperwork for releasing / leaving / quiting. Surprise and shock from certain people in the office that I would do this. "Well, we don't have any of those forms around right now". F-ing get them...in an hour....NOW. Suddenly, additional phone calls and e-mails back and forth. Some good news potentially coming down from HQ. By the end of the day...well, maybe there's a place for you in Ontario. Not 100% yet though. On a needle's edge for a few days while all this maybe/maybe-not is going around. Between Monday and Friday, only about 10-1/2 hours sleep total. In the meantime, I get word that the mortgage / credit card re-fi that Erin and I have been working on since the end of August is finally done and approved, with the amounts that we wanted. Big sigh of relief. Then....firmed up and on paper by the end of the day on Thursday, and absolutely 100% sorted out and approved by Friday morning.....posted back to Ontario!!!! Started clearing out of Halifax already, finishing up on Monday, and then starting work at the new base after the Thanksgiving weekend!!!! So, from an absolute no, to a transfer back to Ontario, which will put me only about 5 hours away from Erin and the kids. This comes with a bit of a cash outlay / bonus as well, and I'm able to travel home next week, and completely surprise Erin and the kids in a few days. An amazing week of highs and lows. Capped it off by downing 6 or 7 cans of Strongbow with some guys from work yesterday evening in our club/mess. Finally slept well last night.....11 hours straight. I need a cigar now.
melies Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Nice to hear that the sky is getting blue for you and your loved ones mate! Sometimes life can get hard.
Fuzz Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Fantastic to hear that Lady Luck saw fit to drop some fairy dust your way. Hope things improve for you and your family.
TiminBC Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Hang in there you have forward movement. Life pushes us back at times but keep pushing forward. It seems family is very important to you, as it should be and things are looking up.
JohnnyC Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Life can sometimes throw you the curve ball at you Keith. Glad to hear you hit that one out of the park. Glad to hear your moving back home to Ontario. Welcome back neighbour.
LordAnubis Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Good to hear a fellow human being is having a win. Hope it all works out for you mate.
REASON Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Fantastic, always great too see when in the darkest hours some light gets through.
Drguano Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Excellent! You do need a cigar! Enjoy and best wishes!
LLC Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Glad things worked out in the end. I'm sure you'll enjoy that cigar.
nick87night Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 There's always sun after the rain... glad things are ok. light one up!
Nino Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Keith, while I am sure sad and will miss you and your personality in HAV this November in the group, I am certainly happy you have that more important priority solved and out of the way - hell, what more important is there than being with or near the family. So enjoy the outcome and don't worry, we'll see again in HAV or over here soon enough. Relax and have a beer and a cigar - you deserve it.
maduro Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Keith I am also glad that things have worked out for you. I hope you get to enjoy your cigar this weekend and your family next weekend. As for the Cuba trip there is always next year. Peace.
Rushman Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Good for you sir, great for your family Ive been living apart from the wife since January - I made several trips back and she made one long one here - every day I try to justify why I am here - is it just for the money, etc. So happy things are making a positive turn for you!
Perla Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Great that this bumpy week end up so positive for you, Erin, your kiddos and the whole family. You all deserve it. Grab a cigar & nice drink- and celebrate!
Puros Y Vino Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Keith. I'm glad this is starting to work out for you. When and where do you start?
Skyfall Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Glad things are working out Keith. Keep your head up!
Guest rob Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Whilst it sounds cheap and cliche - I'm a firm believer in the belief that "Tough times never last but tough people do." Keep on keeping on, Keith!
ChanceSchmerr Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 So glad to hear you've got the message in hand, Keith. Blows like these are tough to handle, but you got through! I hope the cigar you had was a stunner - you've earned nothing less!
El Presidente Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 Best to you and Erin mate A happy family life brings inner peace. Cuba will always be there as will your mates around you.
khomeinist Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 Nice post guy Life is a funny little b_tch Chin up.
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