2011 sucked ass. Plain and simple.

Well, '12 is kickin' the ass that '11 sucked.

Not only did my wife get a far better job, but that required us to move to a new town.

Which resulted in a much better house and neighborhood.

Which led to me landing a MUCH better gig.

Oh, and my little sister landed a good job recently, with a better one in the pipeline.

Oh, and we just got word today that one of my very best friends landed one HELLUVA nice job that is damned near a life-safer for him and his.

Yep, '12 is kickin' ass...

Good for you guys Sean, glad to hear things are looking up for you and yours.

Tell me that friend lives in VA and it's the job ET mentioned......

George

All thanks to Obama not doubt,and not the hard work you guys put into it. Right Sean


The correct answer would be in spite of.

Clyde

VERY glad to hear it!
Let's hope others in your situation won't give credit where credit is NOT due.

Good to hear!

It seems like about a week into '12 a bunch of projects that were on hold, business wise, through '11 started picking up speed. More folks are just more positive, overall, it seems.

Maybe the election year "hope that there will be change"?!

Good deal and glad for you!

Mine is gonna be great!

Good for you!!! I had a Tootsie Pop today that was missing the chocolate center! Then my dog ran off. But, there's always tomorrow.

I'm very happy for you all Sean. You deserve nothing but the best but I am a bit bummed you folks won't be moving to this part of the world. We could use more like you out this way.

I will say-so far 12' has been kickin azz in my business! Just don't want sheeples thinkin nobommer had anything to do with it.

Very good news.

Congrats to you and your wife.

...bet the sunshine is brighter too.

That's a heckuva start to the new year for you all. Congratulations, Sean.


'12 is looking like the year I make some changes professionally, too. I'm about to take a course to prepare for my next step in licensing for my trade and today I learned about 3 local contractors who'd like to use my services if I decide to hang out my own shingle and leave my current employer.

good to hear.

Excellent news,Sean!
I noticed your 'location' line on your avatar had changed...for the better, evidently.

Well good, happy twelves to you

Mine's been good too. One heart scare, 2 root canals so far. But its getting better . Youngest daughter is getting married in South Africa next month (Wallet flush), but life is good

Wonderful news VA

Gunner

Glad to hear it Sean...

so, are you fortunate because of the CIC, or in spite of the CIC?

if Obama had just come along sooner, would you have found yourself even better off? i'm contemplating change too. is more change out there?

Nope. 2012 has been rife with crap so far. if the rest of the year goes like the fits 6 weeks have, this one will go in the books as worstest yet.

Glad someone is having a good run in '12...

I am happy that this year is going your way Sean.

Good knock.
Happy for you and yours.

Congratulations Sean. What state? Back to Virginia?

With that many posts, how you have time to work?

Yep, and yep.

I can't make the wedding, but I'll be happy to lift a glass in y'all's honor.

Nope. Unfortunately. Check the location.

Say it ain't so...

I dont know where the belly of the beast is...someone enlighten me....

I am assuming DC...

Ohhhh, [bleep] no.....

Damned close, but not quite.

DC would be the heart of the beast, assuming it has one.

I'm very happy for all of you.

Thanks, Marc. That means a lot. I hope '12 smiles on you and yours, too.

You don't suppose wisdom and anything to do with all this do you?

Don't say NY...

Doubtful...

More likely Grace.

That'd be a rectum of the beast, I'd reckon.

Both work in my book.

I am smiling ear to ear for you my friend.

'Bout time my friend!

Congrats VA,

Hope everyone here has a good year!

if we do, Obama is guaranteed his second term.

but, what are the trade-offs?

Damn son...can't keep guessin...not as bad as DC or NY...means Cali has to be out...PA...MD?

Is it in the [b]"Other Washington."[b]

The one on the other Coast!

Sorry, Archie... it ain't.

I thought you was moving to Colorado Sean?

If f'kin' only...

Again, if f'kin' only...

It's not a bad place...but shhh

Good on ya (all).

It did sound like you was goin' west, young man. But it's probably ever so slightly east.

Congratulations Sean, I am just hoping that you two make enough money in your new gigs to come out here for visits often. Had a good time when you two was out here, stream trout fishing, shootin the rodents and all.

My '12 is great because I am still HERE! Praise the Lord. Needs are met, plenty of time for a new job when I am physically more able.

Yep, 2012 is gonna be good.

You feeling up to beating me again this year shooting pins?

Great news! Congrats to all involved.

I am hoping and planning to be there, Delta Elite in hand, but NO guarantees on how good I will be then. Not as much ammo money for practicing and such these days.

I fully expect to be healthy enough to at least be there and shoot. Any dates set yet? Looking forward to the event already!

This makes me smile.

Here's to your 2012, bud!

I gotta remember to bring some 410 shotshell "pins " for that Delta.

That's great Sean!

I was happy to put '11 in the mirror. '12 is so far full of success. I'm ok wit dat.

Just looked at my calendar. Seeing as how this is the first time I have opened it I was not surprised to see nothing on it at all. I love retirement.

I will get with the wife and see what she is thinking and then get back to the fire.

Don't know you personally, but congratulations to you and all involved. I'm optimistic about 2012 (don't know why) as I just upgraded to NRA Life at 73!

Glad things are looking up for you. Been a good year down here so far too!

Does the belly of the beast allow open and/or concealed carry?

it's beginning to sound like the Incumbent is the current high bidder. but, the Contender continues to offer high bids, and hasn't given up yet.

thankfully, we for the most part have given up on the Mayan salvation scenario, and are now moving to the remainder of the 2000-2020 decades.

jobs, for the next twenty years.. will humans be able to afford BMW's, Mercedes, Lexus, and other type vehicles?

Nice having you close for campfire get togethers.

Doc

Keep it rollin', glad to hear it.

Myself? I'm a real go-get-'er. In the morning I take her to work, in the afternoon I get get 'er. >grin<

Very cool Sean, congrats to you and your wife.

Blind congrats to the friend you mentioned also.

2012 may be the year I start career number three.

The thought intrigues me.
Mark

Glad to hear VA! I am glad you didn't have to cap a neighborhood thug!

Congrats Sean,

I'm there with ya. Business is really hummin along. Only bad part of this year is gonna be April 15. Oh, and June 15 and September 15...

Glad to hear that life is good for you & yours, dude; hope your luck holds.

MM

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Good to hear,punkin'!!

I have faith that '12 will end up very bad, based on Bob's presidential pick.

I can not and will not say anything bad about you after that most thoughtful and cool gesture on your part today.

You are a very nice man.

Wow, sounds like you can vote for Pres Obama in Nov.

And oh, welcome neighbor. I am about 30 miles from there until June, then off to Texas.

The traffic sucks here as you probably already found out. I know where there are some sweet hunting spots on base I dont mind giving up on since I am heading out. One is a boomer.

Glad to hear that things are looking up for you and your family, Sean.

2012 has a long way to go yet! Don't get too complacent.

Way to go...

That oughta light him up!

missed this yesterday Sean


hope you know I'm grinning from ear to ear to hear things are going well for you and your bride!


also emailed that other hombre when he gave me the great news about his gig.


something about good things happening to good folks gives me the warm fuzzies


well along with all that lint in the belly button!

Awesome Sean...

The bad is what makes the good times good.

Sean,

Well deserved both for A and you.

There will be another Grill and Chill for our area this year, and you and A are the first to be invited.

Steve

I totally agree with Steve. Could not have happened to a more deserving man and woman.

Congrats Sean!

David

Well deserved. Hope the little one likes it there.

Now how about changing the reciprocity laws in the 'belly of the beast' so I can visit my brother and not have to worry about that stretch of I95.