June 11, 2006
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And a big Howdy to all my xanga familly – Well my job I had didn’t pan out worth a darn. They didn’t have the work I thought they had and had to lay me off due to lack of work. So the (( AdventurousPlumber )) is headed on yet another Adventure!!! – Iam headed to Metaire Louisiana tomorrow to help rebuild Louisiana. It will be sorta like Iraq in the way that I will be having free room and board. I will be in a tent more than likelly. But after I have been there a while I will more than likelly be looking fo a place to rent if the living style
doesn’t meet my standards. If they are comforatable I will be satisfied and save every dime I can. I have deep down been wanting to do this ever since I got home from Iraq. Just something about knowing I am helping rebuild and help a community or nation better themselves feels good. Also I am in the Adventurous age in life also. Heck yes I am taking the fishing polls beings Louisiana has so many places to fish. – Speaking of fish . Me and the girls went to Onalaska for my Nephews (Trey) birthday party. I gave him one of my tackle boxes and alot of good lures I had extra’s of. David and familly got him a Shakespear rod and reel combo. Man David said thanks fast ( my idea) as Trey went bonkers over the fishing gear he got. He re arranged his tackle from one to another box. Taking hooks out of packages and dumping them in also.He fished for a little then I had to show him how its done- Thats him taking my ( Lunker) off for me.
The girls swam nearly the whole time and had alot of fun.
sheila was a little leary the first time she swam in christies pool but this time she didn’t think twice and swam her heart out. So daddy is headed to Louisian with yet more wonderful kid memories stuck freshly in my brain. I will be changing my xanga name to TheAdventurousPlumber within a couple of weeks. I have too much to do this evening to get ready to boogie in the morning. Its a 5 hour or so drive from here. I intend to just get there and scope out the scene and start working Tuesday. i will try and get online next weekend to say high to all. Hope and wish all a great week ahead. — John
Comments (28)
The pictures are great and the kids are so cute. I hope this job pans out for you in LA. Rebuilding sounds more like something you would enjoy. Just stay safe down there and keep in touch.
Hey John…
Sorry to hear that the job didn’t work out…but like they say, one door closes, another opens. sounds like you will be doing somehting more, near and dear to your heart, anyway! Good for you! It’s folks, like you..that makes this worls a decent one, to live in. God Bless YOU!!
I have taken the kids fishing, 3 times..this year..and not caught a thing! Must not be in the right spots, or something..lol! But, i’ll keep trying, for sure…too much fun, anyway!
Take care, and do keep in touch..
Hugs!
Hope your trip turns out well. I had a blast as well at C’s house. Too bad we had to scoot so soon. It was so good to see the girls! Be careful, be good, and remember who loves ya!
Much love
Hi John, Thanks for updating. Yeah, I guess you should change your profile name!
Looks like a nice time with your family. Aren’t days like that great!
God Bless~Mary
RYC: Thanks for letting me know. You be safe! Good luck!
The girls are adorable as always and of course the munchkin liked the fishing stuff. Little boys love anything that keeps their hands busy and that they can mess with over and over. LOL
Be at peace, dear!
That is so neat. It’s so great to have a job where you feel like you are really helping people! Good luck!
Where is Metarie? You know Linda and Mick are in Downsville. Check a private post I’ll do for youwith her # Okay?
Hi John, sorry the other job didn’t work out…but let me be the first to welcome you to the Bayou State of Louisiana! Too bad I’m not further south…lol I’m up in the Northeast corner! You are right there are plenty of fishing holes down here! So don’t forget the tackle boxes! Hopefully you can get a hotel room and not have to stay in a tent…but if you do…don’t forget the Deep Woods Off!! these “skeeters” down here will take you away! ..When will you get to go home on the weeknds?? Or are you having to stay until the job is done?? Too bad you won’t be with the girls on “Daddy’s Day” next Sunday..Have a safe trip…and hope you enjoy your stay!
Oh my, looks like you were meant to go after all* well big guy, I know you will have some adventures and stories to tell while you are there for sure* but be careful..take good care of yourself there* glad it isn’t too far from those darlings…love the photos! oh ,..that are just too precious, what adorable, happy faces…* and yes..fishing…now that is something to look forward too* wishing you the best of luck…have you..all of you in my thoughts…hugs to you…Lee
Hope it all goes great!! Good luck
hey, great pictures.
you are adventuresome! i am spazzzzzzzzzzzz. that is a good new name for you to pick.
I hope it all works out for you with the new job this time.
Did you know my mom and other sister xanga now! We are trying to take over xanga!
aww.the girls are so cute! looks like your nephew enjoys his fishing presents!
well…whatevevr you do…I know you’ll be great at it! praying for you AND your job! God bless you all
Best of luck to you on this new adventure. You are cut out for this kind of stuff, so I bet you will do just fine. I absolutely loved these pictures. Just priceless. You did get to leave with a lot of wonderful memories. And at least you aren’t as far away as you were in Iraq! You must tell about any fishing you do there!!!
Take care of yourself & be safe.
…….you sound like you have a plan and the girls are looking cute, daddy!!
take care , thanks for letting us all know what’s up, plumber man…..oh, make that adventurous plumber (sorry)!!
keep rootin’ for Jimmie!! We will here!
best of luck in LA, helping others…..helping yourself….such a great thing……
~ g
Hey Bro. Just like all those ^ there. Sorry job did not pan out but ya know, GOD always has His own plan. I will pray for you my brother. I want to thank you so much for your lovely comments regarding Savannah. Your so awesome my sweet brother in Christ. We are trying to get a trip for later this summer and well we may be able to see yas…That would be so awesome. Keep looking towards heaven and GOD bless you for your heart of gold…Your sis…Pris
Sorry one job didn’t work out and praying this one does. Take care and let us know how you are doing from time to time. Loved the pictures of the Angels and pray you get to see them real often when you are down in Louisana.
Have a blessed week & God keep you safe, healthy & happy. HUGS
Sorry the job will be taking you away from the girls. An elderly gentlemen donated a fishin boat and trailer to our garage sale which we hosted for the church.
I notice the water wings on Sheila, you need to get the girls swimming lessons, time to protect them from drowning. You don’t mention how often you’ll be able to get to see the girls, I don’t like that part of the new job at all. Don’t get them set up for heartbreaks of not seeing you and feeling abandoned..my girls always feel that from not seeing their dad enough..marilyn
Aaawwww…. great pictures John!! Great pictures leave great memories.
Good luck in Louisiana. Take care of yourself while you are there. I’ve heard some not so good things. Take care!!!!
Smiles.
ps. Saw a guy riding a motorcyle the other day that reminded me of you. I was like, wow! That looks like John. Hahaha!! You weren’t in Austin last week or so were you? We did have a biker convention going on here.
Ta ta!
Just cruisin’ thru…sayin’ my ‘How do ya do’s?”…lol!
Hugs!
Hello…. long time no talk.. thought I would stop by
ttyl
Hey John!
Sounds like things are looking up for ya buddy! Glad to see that. Good luck in Louisanna! Keep us posted and be careful!
Debbie
It’s been a week. I hope you have found a place to settle and that the job is working out.
HUGS!!!!
Be at peace, dear!
Hello Stranger… Well I hate to know that you have to leave because the job didnt pan out but the Good lord has a job for you and it will take you where you need to be. Well John have a safe trip… Hope to talk with you soon..
Angel
Just stopping by to see if everything is working out for you. Praying things are going your way.
Have a blessed week & God keep you safe, healthy & happy. HUGS
hope all is well….
Passin thru
Hugs!