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As of this coming Monday, I will be retired (more like rif'd) from my day job of 20+ years as a satellite flyer and until I find another job I will be a full time luthier. Scary indeed but wish me luck!!!

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Congrats John. Like Lance said you don't need another job or maybe you do. Any way enjoy your retirement.

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Cool! Just one question...what exactly does a satellite flyer do?

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[QUOTE=Don Williams] Cool! Just one question...what exactly does a satellite flyer do? [/QUOTE]

Pretty much what Michael said. Kinda like a radio controlled airplane except on a much larger and longer (22,000 miles) scale, oh and we don't use joy sticks.

Bob, I'm hoping to stay as busy as you in my retirement.

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yeah, but is that aything like flying kites, or planes, or Wallenda's? Uh...skip the last one. They don't fly anymore.

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I get it


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Good luck John!
With whatever you decide to do just make sure you enjoy it! Well at least tolerate it...


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Dude,

You've got the best two jobs in the universe

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Have a happy retitement John, time to sit down and play a bit of Robert's best music, drink some malt. Oh, and build some of the best little guitars on the planet.

Somehow I think you'll find your time fully employed.

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I'll warn you... when you are retired, you are usually busier than if you had gone to work. Welcome to the ranks!!


Hope you have a good retirement and can keep making the guitars too!


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[QUOTE=Don Williams] Cool! Just one question...what exactly does a satellite flyer do? [/QUOTE]

Doncha see how he's dressed? That's his work uniform!

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I didn't realise anyone drove satellites, except for Issac Newton. I guess you learn something new everyday.

Good luck with the guitar thing, you won't have any problems.


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   I was once told you will know when you are a true luthier . That is when you are no longer employable
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That really stinks John, sorry to hear about that. I didn't realize the RIF was affecting civilians also--I just lost a bunch of good buds to the RIF. BTW, you weren't in the big blue cube were you? I spent a few years at Vandy and some time at Schriever doing space junk--I had forgotten you flew sats. Hopefully you still got hooked up with a huge seperation package or bonus to pay for that enormous pile of wood you're gonna need once the orders start pouring in.

Don--of course they don't use joysticks to fly satellites. Didn't you ever see Dr. Strangelove--you gotta drive'em just like Slim Pickens!!!!!


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[QUOTE=John Elshaw] Don--of course they don't use joysticks to fly satellites. Didn't you ever see Dr. Strangelove--you gotta drive'em just like Slim Pickens!!!!! [/QUOTE]

I soooooo love that movie...

Good luck John. I am sure this is the catalyst you need to make the jump to full time. I am sure you will do great.

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Good luck John. Just remember, most of us hate the 2x4, but end up being glad it was used to change our course. Hope it doesn't leave any bruises.

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All the best to you John...Dont run off ff now and keep in touch!
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John, sometimes you just need a little nudge to start something new. Maybe this was yours. Sorry to hear about the RIF but just look at it as an opportunity you might have otherwise not taken. I know personally, I've got way to many of those old "I wish I had" over the years. With all of your experience I'm sure you would have no trouble landing another job, but I'm betting you will get all the business you want building guitars. Good luck and make lots and lots of sawdust.

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Best wishes for you John. All will go well!

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