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Slimboli Offline
#1 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 9:56 AM EST
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I got the call this morning ... and I was sent an 'Offer Letter' by email a few minutes later.


It read, in part:

I am pleased to inform you that Purcell Enterprises, Inc. d.b.a. Purcell Brackets and Pacific Coast
Electronics, is extending you an offer for the position that you applied and interviewed for. This
decision, from so many qualified applicants, was extremely difficult. However, the results of your well prepared interview, coupled with the follow-up letter you e-mailed us the following day, and the outstanding recommendations we received, led us to decide in your favor.

The compensation plan will be a starting salary of '$$$' per month (... all I will say, is it's a 'nice chunk of change' greater than I was making at my last job).

This is an exempt position. The company will provide full medical, dental and vision benefits for the employee and partial premium for the family members, if needed. We also provide a 401k plan where we
match 50ยข on the dollar, for eligible employees. Also, we provide three weeks paid vacation after the first year of employment.

You have agreed to begin your employment on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2003.


Of course ... after 10 months of 'anxiety and despair' ... I called them back and graciously accepted their offer!

And tomorrow ... the wife and I are off to the Mexican Caribbean, for a week of fun and relaxation. She told me, that if I got the job before we left on our vacation ... she would buy me a 'swim with the dolphins' !!!

... life is good!
Penguin13 Offline
#2 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 9:59 AM EST
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Congrats Slim! Have fun on vacation and post pictures when you get back.

KC
Slimboli Offline
#3 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 10:14 AM EST
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You know I will (on both accounts) ... LOL!

Did I mention that my commute will be a grueling TWO long miles from my home?

I should have negotiated for a company car ... ;^)
sketcha Offline
#4 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 10:16 AM EST
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Congrats, Slim. I'm sure you're worth every penny. Don't let yourself get too busy to "Slap" some folks around here though. = )
funjohnny19 Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 10:26 AM EST
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Wow Slim - that's awesome news!! Best of luck in the new job and have a great vacation. Life is definitely good......

One question? Big news like this calls for a 'special' celebration smoke. What are you firing up tonight???

funjohnny19

P.S. - I'll fire up a PAM tonight for the LOD!!!
wer Offline
#6 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 10:30 AM EST
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Hey that's terrific. We'll be sure to toast to your good fortune at the Bucanero event (very appropriate)here in Houston tonight. Congrats.
Penguin13 Offline
#7 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 10:31 AM EST
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Good call Johnny! I shall fire up a AF Cuban Belicoso SG tonight :) Mmmm...Can't wait!!

KC
al'Thor Offline
#8 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 10:36 AM EST
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Slim , congratulations. I'll light one up in your honor. Glad your perserverence paid off.
JustDanD Offline
#9 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 10:43 AM EST
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That's terrific! Glad to see the wait is over. Have a good vacation

Dan (JustDanD)
HarleyDave Offline
#10 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 10:45 AM EST
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Congrats Slim!

This is going to make your vacation even sweeter. Enjoy!
cwilhelmi Offline
#11 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 10:47 AM EST
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Awesome man!! I'll smoke a hoyo DC in your honor tomorrow!!

Congrats,
C
HarleyDave Offline
#12 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 10:52 AM EST
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So does this mean there will be a slim slap slowdown?
Slimboli Offline
#13 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 11:09 AM EST
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Let's call it the, 'Slim, Slap ... slide' ... ;^)
Slimboli Offline
#14 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 11:11 AM EST
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wer --- if Robert Spoden is there, whould you give him the news for me?

He's been a big support to me over the last year, and I know the news would make him very happy as well ...
Danno114 Offline
#15 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 11:17 AM EST
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Congrats Slim, that's great news
xibbumbero Offline
#16 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 11:18 AM EST
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WTG Slim,methinks this calls for an HDM Piramide EL. X
HockeyDad Offline
#17 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 11:22 AM EST
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As Mr. Burns would say: "Excellent!"

Congrats....might I suggest a Hemingway Maduro?
Slimboli Offline
#18 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 11:27 AM EST
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Oh yeah! That's right!!! I was saving it for a 'special' occasion ... very cool!!!

... would you mind if I held off until Sunday, when I am relaxing on one of the 'whitest beaches' in Mexico, at Playa Del Carmen?
HockeyDad Offline
#19 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 11:34 AM EST
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The Mayan Riviera...oh how I miss it.
What a great place to celebrate!
Slimboli Offline
#20 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 11:35 AM EST
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Oh yes, HockeyDad ... those will be 'tagging along for the ride' also.

In fact, I'm going to meet up with a gentleman from the Cigar Family, Sunday night ... for a cigar, a cool drink, and some good converstaion.

He said that Dominican and Mexican (if you can believe that) cigars are very hard to come by in Mexico ... so he asked me to bring along as many Dominican (and the like) dog rockets (he said anything is better than nothing) that I have, that I want to get rid of, and he will buy them from me ...

I'm going to give him an assoreted box of ones that I've been aging for years (that I know that I will never smoke), and also give him one of the Hemi Maddies to enjoy that night ... among others ... hehehe!
Messier11 Offline
#21 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 11:49 AM EST
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Well Slim, since you will probably be spending more time at a "smoke free" workplace it only make sense for me to offer you my services as designated smoker. As an expert on inventory control, or lack thereof, I will be glad to help you keep your humi(s) on the full rotational basis they have endured the past 10 months. Couldn't be happier for you. Way to go.
HockeyDad Offline
#22 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 11:54 AM EST
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Slim,

There are plenty of Mexican cigars there, they just all have cuban bands on them! No, No, No. I recall that every shop pretty much had nothing but cuban cigars or hand rolled cigars being done right in front of you. One had Te-Amos. I can't recall anything else.
Slimboli Offline
#23 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 11:55 AM EST
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It's pretty funny how things work out, Messier11 ...

Before I lost my last job, I had 10 humidors fully stocked. Now, each one has only four or five each in them ... except for my display humi, which I keep fully stocked with the 'best of the best' ...

... also, my 'unemploment compensation' ran out two weeks ago ...
whun450 Offline
#24 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 12:54 PM EST
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Congratulations. Don't work too hard. Got keep up your strength for those slim slaps. :)
Robby Offline
#25 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 1:10 PM EST
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Congratulations! Now don't go slapping anyone for a few months till they get to know you.
jd1 Offline
#26 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 1:26 PM EST
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That's awesome Slim! Will be toasting your success this weekend with a Camacho Liberty 2003 and a nice glass of XO cognac. Cheers!
penzt8 Offline
#27 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 1:46 PM EST
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Slim,

Congrats and have a great vacation.
eleltea Offline
#28 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 2:00 PM EST
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Most excellent news. Congratulations!
StogieJim Offline
#29 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 2:10 PM EST
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Excellent!!!! I'll smoke one for you tonight. Now I understand why you were so strict/grumpy with board-rule offenders.

Jim
Tobasco Offline
#30 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 3:51 PM EST
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Congrats Slim! Have fun on your vacation... :>)

Mag
cooksta2 Offline
#31 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 4:01 PM EST
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congratulations on the job. hope you enjoy it and the vacation
donutboy2000 Offline
#32 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 4:07 PM EST
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Congrats
octowings Offline
#33 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 5:03 PM EST
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Great news slim & enjoy the vacation!

...octo
rayder1 Offline
#34 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 5:10 PM EST
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Great news! Gald to hear they liked you!
Have a fine vacation and new job to follow.
HarleyRed Offline
#35 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 5:53 PM EST
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Super news Slim!!!! Glad to hear it. Have a great time on vacation.

HarleyRed
osage Offline
#36 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 5:56 PM EST
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Good news Slim! As we say down in this part of the country "you done good."
jjohnson28 Offline
#37 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 5:57 PM EST
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Congrats Slim! Glad to hear it!
godfather1453406 Offline
#38 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 8:00 PM EST
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Who is going to take slim's spot in the slimslap
Homebrew Offline
#39 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 8:22 PM EST
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Great news Slim,
Sorry to hear of the 2 hour commute, but I find my commute, around an hour, is a great time to plan my day. Of course, with my commute, I have only 1 stop sign, each way to and from work. Smoke the good stuff. I am smoking a PAN26 in your honor, right about NOW.
Later
Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)
P.S. Have a great time on your vacation.
hoagie55 Offline
#40 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 9:25 PM EST
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Congratulations Slim!

I hope you enjoy yourself while on vacation!

Matt
Slimboli Offline
#41 Posted: Fri, Aug 22 2003, 11:06 PM EST
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Homebrew --- what I said was, "my commute will be a grueling TWO long miles from my home."

... I think you misread it the first time ... LOL!
wer Offline
#42 Posted: Sat, Aug 23 2003, 2:54 AM EST
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Slim,

Robert wasn't at the event last night (I think he had a wedding), but should be here in Nov. I guess you'll have to break the good news to him personally. Enjoy your trip.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#43 Posted: Sat, Aug 23 2003, 3:36 AM EST
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Slimboli

the very best to you. rick
Slimboli Offline
#44 Posted: Sat, Aug 23 2003, 4:38 AM EST
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wer --- he found out through another 'cigar club' that we both are members ...

... yeah, he was extremely happy for me, more so than I really expected. He is a very caring and compassionate individual, and he shows deep concern for his friends in need ...

Well, I'm off to the airport folks (do I hear cheering in the background? ... LOL!) ...

... take care, and have fun while I'm away, but try not to let the boards get in to great of a disorder ... ;^)

I kind of feel like the parent that goes away on a trip, only to have the family that is left behind, throw a big 'house party' ... and they end up tearing the place up ... LOL!

Seriously though ... enjoy yourselves!
martini Offline
#45 Posted: Sat, Aug 23 2003, 4:59 AM EST
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slim


way to go hope it works out for you


ps

send me your snail mail

martini5830atcomcastdotnet
BMW Offline
#46 Posted: Sat, Aug 23 2003, 6:48 AM EST
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Congradulations Slim!!!!!














Now that the LOD is away we can post about anything we want anywhere we want....lol...It's time to have a PARTY!!!

Barry
Mr.Mean Offline
#47 Posted: Sat, Aug 23 2003, 9:28 AM EST
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Don't make me start with you again Barry.
rastusmcnair Offline
#48 Posted: Sat, Aug 23 2003, 9:35 AM EST
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Congrats Slim! Glad to hear Your dry spell is over. Just don't run up all the bids here with those big fat paychecks when You get back, okay?

Best Wishes,Bro.
BMW Offline
#49 Posted: Sat, Aug 23 2003, 10:56 AM EST
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Why you, Mr. Mean, I oughta...........................





























get a bikini wax?

Barry
bloody spaniard Offline
#50 Posted: Sat, Aug 23 2003, 2:35 PM EST
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Way to go, Slim. With your Danny DeVito good looks and your Professor Irwin Corey "wisdom", you should be running that mail room in no time! Woo-woo, big boy!
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