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Author:  John How [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:06 am ]
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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!!!
Author:  LanceK [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:24 am ]
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Good Luck Buddy!
Hope you dont -NEED- another job and can keep kicking out your guitars!
Author:  Bobc [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:26 am ]
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Congrats John. Like Lance said you don't need another job or maybe you do. Any way enjoy your retirement.
Author:  Don Williams [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:30 am ]
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Cool! Just one question...what exactly does a satellite flyer do?
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:33 am ]
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Don,
I think they fly satellites
Author:  John How [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:41 am ]
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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.
Author:  Don Williams [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:41 am ]
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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.
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:44 am ]
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I get it
Author:  Chansen [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:50 am ]
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Good luck John!
With whatever you decide to do just make sure you enjoy it! Well at least tolerate it...

Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:10 am ]
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Good luck.
Just keep making and selling your fine guitars
Author:  Wayne Clark [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:14 am ]
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If the buzz around your little "road trip" guitar is any indication, you should do just fine. Good luck to you.
Author:  Dave White [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:19 am ]
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Dude,

You've got the best two jobs in the universe
Author:  Colin S [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:27 am ]
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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.

Colin
Author:  KenH [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:34 am ]
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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!
Author:  L. Presnall [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:44 am ]
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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!
Author:  PaulB [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:46 am ]
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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.
Author:  tippie53 [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:20 am ]
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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
   Congrats
john hall
Author:  John Elshaw [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:49 am ]
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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!!!!!
Author:  peterm [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:06 am ]
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Good luck John!!
Author:  Brock Poling [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:15 am ]
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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.
Author:  Lillian F-W [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:34 am ]
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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.
Author:  WalterK [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:18 pm ]
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All the best to you John...Dont run off ff now and keep in touch!
We care too much about you too much!

walter
Author:  Don A [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:08 pm ]
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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.
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:41 pm ]
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Good Luck to you, John.
Author:  jhowell [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 3:25 pm ]
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Best wishes for you John. All will go well!
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