New Beginnings

[kantornado]

It is time for a update and that I have not kept you all abreast of what’s going on in our world.

Linda and I are loving living in Las Vegas, the weather is fantastic and I ride the bike all the time. We ride with some really nice people and we both have bonded with them very well and have made many new friends. If you did not know Linda absolutely loves her new job at the VA and really has connected with her co-workers.

 

We have sold the house in Minnesota (Finlay). The economy is tough all over but really tough out here. There are allot of jobs in the minimum wage range and allot of competition in the better paying fields . I have been hired at Mandalay Bay as a security officer (only took 14 months). So far I have not met anyone of importance yet but I have met some rappers and hip hop players.

( kinda cool) I get to see some real high rollers and we get access to see some really good shows through MGM so its not a bad gig I just cannot gamble on any of there property's. I figure it’s a good thing. Lol

So with all that being said I am really excited about this opportunity and the position is a good opportunity and it is a job I might just really like.

 

We have bought a new house and finally got moved in so the last 4 weeks have been kind of hectic. We just got the Internet hooked up with the phone and cable in. We have no TV yet and figure to buy one in a couple months. I want a 60 inch plasma but the NAVIGATOR keeps telling me to think smaller.

 

We are both very happy about the move here and think it was a good decision. Even though we left some really good friends but it opens the door for some very nice visits.

 

Now here are some things we have learned about living here in Vegas.

 

1.When you ride the bike out in July 07 make sure it is not record breaking temperatures.

2.When it rains it really does pour like pee out of a boot for 5 minutes.

3.The roads flood very fast and do not drive through it.

4.The roads become slick (VERY SLICK) like driving on black ice.(on 2 wheels it sucks)

5.It is a dry heat like opening an oven and sticking your head in it.

6.Make sure you have a job before coming out here.

7.Make sure you change cell to local number. (they will not call you otherwise) 8.Make sure you get a Nevada drivers license right away. ( they will not hire you without one)

9.There are lots of jobs for local established people. (not out of towner's)

10.Before your hired they climb up your butt with a microscope and really check you out.

 

So things are starting to turn around for us and with all the above we are happy with the move.

We want to have a VR maintenance day at some point when we get settled. Right now we are fixing the place up. The owner of the foreclosed property was a idiot/ He took stuff and broke walls like a little kid who did not get his way/ Blamed the bank for his misfortune.

I have lost 2 homes and many jobs but never acted like this idiot did. But we did get a good price on the house in a great neighborhood. Its more home then we wanted but in 10 years maybe we will make enough to retire.LOL

 

 

You all are the GREATEST bunch of scooter dudes and dudettes.

 

Hope you all can make it this way at some point because we have a place for you to stay now …….......................................Ron

Edited September 26, 2008 by kantornado

[Tom]

You plan the Maintenance day and if I am off that week I will ride to Vegas just to say Hello again..last time was Ft Collins. Glad things are turning in favor for you. Tom

[sarges46]

Great to hear from you guys Ron....say hi to Linda! We miss you out here in the frozen waste land!

 

Congrats on the job and new home.

[VTirelli]

Good for you guys!! Glad to see things turning around for you.

[kantornado]

Thanks all, We are looking foreword to having a maintenance day here.

Tom we hope the date we pick coincides with you, would like to see you and all the other VENTURERIDERS again.

 

Rick we miss you and Marilyn also and hope the next VENTURE you two can make it this way...............................Ron

[Sweetnothing]

Ron,

Glad to hear things are starting to look up for the 2 of you!! We think of you often, and now that you are getting set up in the new house, we will hear from you more often!

Congratts on the new beginnings, an the best of luck!!

one for each of you!

[Lone Eagle]

Hey, Ron and Linda, that's super that things are starting to turn around for you. I used to visit Vegas every year for business trips - haven't been there in quite a while, probably wouldn't recognize it. Keep up the good news/work - hopefully see you guys on the road soon.

[DragonRider]

I know how you feel about moving to a new city, I have done it several times, but we finally found a place where we can retire. It took a while to find a new job, but I really love it, and friends you leave behind is the hardest part. New friends can be made, but old ones are never lost...........

 

Congratulations on getting settled it, thats always the hardest part.

[juggler]

Well congrats to you and Linda. I had been following the your house listing and noticed it sold.

 

Congrats on the job. Now I know which casino to "hit" when I get in town. (Not yours .)

 

 

"I want a 60 inch plasma but the NAVIGATOR keeps telling me to think smaller."

 

Huh? and for years she's been telling you size really does matter and bigger is better!

 

 

Again congrats to you and Linda for getting your life back to "normal".

 

[Squidley]

Always good to hear from you Devildog, now you live in the part of the country that is actually hot as hell

We too miss seeing you and Linda, we'll have to work on curing that. I do hope you folks might be able to hit the International in Arkansas. Be safe my friend and remember were thinking of you folks