Getting the Call

Its been a difficult year and a half. When the company announced the closing of the factory (which will put some 1500 out of work sometime next year) they also announced transfers to Richmond VA. I have already been through one which happened some 10 years ago and brought me to North Carolina with my family. It has been a very interesting time, and we have enjoyed the area, and put down roots here.

The photo at left is of Grandfather Mountain, taken from the Blue Ridge Parkway where I took my motorcycle on the day that I got the word that my number had come up, and I would be going to Richmond, VA starting on February 16. We plan to stay here, so my wife son, and dogs (as well as the motorcycle) will remain here. I will be getting an apartment in Richmond, and commuting back to North Carolina on (most hopefully) weekends. This will go on for three years when I will be eligible for early retirement. The job has great benefits, and has been a good place to work; though it has come at a pretty good cost at times for sure.

I am looking at this as an adventure; a chance to explore a new area. Amazingly I have not been to Richmond, so will be going pretty much sight unseen (except for the wonders of the internet). I hope to share what its like to do something like this (again in my case, and many times in my life...did spend four years in the US Navy, so did some moving then).

Patty and I are planning a scouting trip to the city to see where the factory is, and also to check out some apartments. That will happen November 7-9 if all goes well. Will be back here with a report then!