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Offline bullfrog

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Times are a Changing
« on: May 18, 2012, 10:01:13 PM »
Well, after 24yrs, the day has come for me to walk away from the Motor Trade (Mech) & do something different. Some Swaggers know what's been going on lately & the support & wishes I have received has been great, thanks all.  :cup:So come Monday I will start a new job in a new industry (Horse Racing),as a Mech /Ground Staff, one that doesn't involve cars but still as a Mech with a lot of variety & very little customer contact . I will have a heap to learn fast but that's OK, I think I'll cope.
While the trade has been good over the years the time has come to change, simple as that. I can't think of anything that would make me stay & no point staying where you don't want to be . The new job will be better hours for the family, especially afternoons & a bit more flexible. With some luck , I should end up with more time for camping, fishing 4wding w/ends. Can't be a bad thing eh!! :cheers:
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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2012, 10:05:52 PM »
All the best with the new venture mate
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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2012, 10:10:39 PM »
The change will be just as good as a holiday.  :cup:

Peace and prosperity mate.

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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2012, 10:11:55 PM »
Sounds great.

Well done.

Exactly, 'no point staying where you don't want to be' .
'I should end up with more time for camping, fishing 4wding w/ends. Can't be a bad thing eh!!'
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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2012, 10:12:09 PM »
All the best mate, I'm sure it will be a move for the better by the sound of it...........................I did the same thing 6 years ago, made a complete job change and have never looked back. Hope all goes well,

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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2012, 10:19:56 PM »
 :cup:

You're going to make a great...jockey... ;D ;D :-*
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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2012, 10:24:48 PM »
You'll keep old girl, you'll keep !! ;D :-*
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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2012, 10:25:58 PM »
All the best for your new job :)
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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2012, 10:34:26 PM »
Quote from: Duchess on May 18, 2012, 10:19:56 PM


You're going to make a great...jockey... ;D ;D :-* :cup:

Duchess clearly you know nothing about horse racing, he's a bit tall to be a jockey.   ;D ;D

Happy days mate, the smile should stay with the new challenge.   :cup:   :cup:
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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2012, 10:40:20 PM »
Nice one bullfrog! Best of luck with your new job. Spending time around horses has got to be special in itself.

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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2012, 11:09:56 PM »
Hi Bevan,

Sorry to here that you have been having issues.

Marte best of luck in the new job.  There is nothing more imporant than your health.

Cheers, Chris  :cheers:
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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2012, 05:52:36 AM »
Mate I know exactly how you feel.
Been in the trade now for 40 years.30 of them as self employed.
I'm looking around for something else.
All the best mate. :cheers:

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« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2012, 06:40:38 AM »

Mate any tips for up coming races would be much appreciated  ;D

All the best in your new venture :cup:

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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2012, 06:42:33 AM »
Congrats mate on the move. ;D  The sun will still shine on Monday morning and you will feel all the better for it.
Now two points us Swaggers need from you,

1. Plan for the next camping trip  :D :D
2. Tips for the next race meeting  ;D ;D

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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2012, 07:18:32 AM »
Mate,
All the best with the new venture.

As a self employed chippy I feel ur pain. I too am looking elswhere for work.  It seems the govt of this country is happy to watch the big companies grow and the little ones die.  I am also over working with/for people, so many unrealistic expectations (thanks reality tv!)

I am sure that with the new direction in your life will come renewed vigour and life!

Cheers Chippy :D
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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #15 on: May 19, 2012, 07:21:54 AM »
Congrats, Bullfrog, on making such a major decision. Good luck in the future.

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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #16 on: May 19, 2012, 07:37:15 AM »
Good luck Bevan.
I can understand changing from a long term position to something different, considering the same thing myself after what amounts to 27 years with the same employer. :-\
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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #17 on: May 19, 2012, 07:59:56 AM »
Best of luck with it all Bevan.....a change is as good as a holiday.....


But I'm buggered if I can work out how you're gonna do an oil change on a horse  ????? ;D ;D
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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #18 on: May 19, 2012, 08:11:55 AM »
G'day Mate,
Good Stuff  :cup:
Yeah, we'll have to catch up for a couple of
If you're not doing any thing next weekend(27th Sunday meeting at the Harwood RoadHouse at 9 am), we are going for a run through Tabbimobile to Whiporie, you're more than welcome to come for a run. I haven't been through that country for over twenty years.
 :cheers:

Hey Chippy, I'm hearin' Ya.
It seems at every turn there is some government reg or fee that you have to jump through,  just to swing a hammer.

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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #19 on: May 19, 2012, 09:00:44 AM »
Quote from: Hairs on May 19, 2012, 08:11:55 AM

It seems at every turn there is some government reg or fee that you have to jump through,  just to swing a hammer.

 :cheers:



and then I  get a letter from the ATO yesterday to say they are adding MORE stuff to make the accounting harder ... :s


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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #20 on: May 19, 2012, 09:24:06 AM »
I also did a change many years ago and never regretted it, its like a new lease of life and its good to shed the old one.  Congratulations and enjoy.

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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #21 on: May 19, 2012, 12:55:04 PM »
He He,, happy happy frogging. it will be great, I know the feeling.... :cheers: :cheers:
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« Reply #22 on: May 19, 2012, 08:31:53 PM »
Thanks one & all for the wishes, it's great the support of the Swag family.
Gronk,
It's the the lube service of the Nags that's a problem, it's the refueling the buggers!!! they won;t stand still  :cheers:
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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #23 on: May 20, 2012, 06:25:31 AM »
Bullfrog on the louse ,, fixing things at the race course  ( put$10 on 4th the nose in the 3rd Wink Wink 8) ) So now you can get some camp time done , Mitchels Crossing catch up is a great place to start
Well Done  :cheers:
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Re: Times are a Changing
« Reply #24 on: May 20, 2012, 09:34:55 AM »
Bevan that is great :cup: :cup:
I hope you really enjoy the new job.
You can PM me the tips and we can share the profits  ;D ;D ;D >:D

Cheers
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