tbimm Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Some of you know I am on a long vacation in South Florida. Really needed a break from the insanity that is New Orleans. I have been working on getting myself relocated however my original plan of moving to South Carolina has been put on hold indefinately. With that being the case I really didn't have a destination in mind. The idea of staying in New Orleans just does not appeal to me. I have a great job there and a few really close friends but that city is just not for me anymore. So here I am in Ft Lauderdale just kicking back and recharging the batteries so to speak. Last weekend a friend of the family comes by and we get to talking about what I am doing and what my plans are. She tells me that while i'm here her husband would like to take me on a tour of the boats he is currently working on. He owns what is called a refit business. Basically what they do is when someone buys a Yacht and wants to personalize it to there liking he contracts out all the work. Everything from engine work to interior woodwork. Changing out furniture and electronics. Even painting and decorating. He runs the whole show. Many of his clients wind up staying with him for the maintenance end of things. For those of you with boats you know there is a lot of maintenance involved. Now imagine that on a 130 foot yacht. So anyhow.... He starts me off on a 57 foot boat that he is working on and I am blown away by the size of this thing. Check out the engine room and then do an interior tour. All the comforts of home on a pleasure craft. We leave that boat and head off to a 70 footer. I like the engine room more on this one and start asking a bunch of questions. It had twin 8 cylinder diesel engines. So I spend quite a bit of time below deck and we take a quick tour up top. Now I am getting very interested in the "How it works". Finally we head off to the last boat. A 117 foot floating mansion. This boat is owned by a Russian dude who owns an actual gold mine in Russia. He paid 2 mil for the boat and has 3 mil invested in the refit. They completely gutted this boat and redid everything the way he wants it. So about halfway through the tour Steve asks me what my plans are as far as relocation. I tell him everything is up in the air right now. So he says, " Let me make it easy on ya. You interested in working for me?" This really took me by surprise. I came down here on vaca and had no thoughts what so ever of moving down here. We go over the idea. What kind of money I can expect and other particulars. I decide to sleep on the idea. I spent the last 2 days trying to come up with even one reason not to do this. I can't find one so I have accepted the job and will be going back to New Orleans to wrap up all the loose ends and hope to be a South Florida resident by mid october at the latest. Best part of all of this is that my boss up there is really cool about the whole idea. He told me last night on the phone that if it doesn't work out down here I always have my job up there to go back to. Many of you know that the last 4 years have been filled with what seemed like insurmountable challenges for me. Somehow I made it through all of that and finally I feel like I have caught a break. I'm sorry this is so long but after all the crap that this community has helped me through the last 4 years I just wanted to share some great news for a change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 F'ing awesome! Made my day to hear this great news. Pimp my Yacht starring Tbimm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat2334 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) Great news Tbimm! go for it - change is good and it sounds like you are more than ready for a big time change worse places to be than S Florida working on yachts and when you do relo having a gig waiting for you is the way to go Edited July 31, 2009 by wildcat2334 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 That is awesome Life is stange that way. When you least expect it sometimes good things just happen. It sounds exciting and I am very happy for you. Enjoy it bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I hate you. Seriously though, it sounds like an awesome opportunity. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 South Florida or New Orleans...tough decision. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I just sent BEM a PM with a link to this thread, so he could come and congratulate you. Congrats TBimm, awesome news, all the best on your new venture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 As you were going through a lot in New Orleans, this owuld be a new beginning. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tbimm Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 I just sent BEM a PM with a link to this thread, so he could come and congratulate you. Congrats TBimm, awesome news, all the best on your new venture! I am sure he will be along shortly. I think he likes the way I roll my eyes at him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Phenomenal story of how one little occurnace can set off a chain of events that changes your life. Glad you are getting the fresh start you so deserve, bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggieFries Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Congrats! You're about an hour or so south of me. I hope it works out for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Good on ya tbimm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Some of you know I am on a long vacation in South Florida. Really needed a break from the insanity that is New Orleans. I have been working on getting myself relocated however my original plan of moving to South Carolina has been put on hold indefinately. With that being the case I really didn't have a destination in mind. The idea of staying in New Orleans just does not appeal to me. I have a great job there and a few really close friends but that city is just not for me anymore. So here I am in Ft Lauderdale just kicking back and recharging the batteries so to speak. Last weekend a friend of the family comes by and we get to talking about what I am doing and what my plans are. She tells me that while i'm here her husband would like to take me on a tour of the boats he is currently working on. He owns what is called a refit business. Basically what they do is when someone buys a Yacht and wants to personalize it to there liking he contracts out all the work. Everything from engine work to interior woodwork. Changing out furniture and electronics. Even painting and decorating. He runs the whole show. Many of his clients wind up staying with him for the maintenance end of things. For those of you with boats you know there is a lot of maintenance involved. Now imagine that on a 130 foot yacht. So anyhow.... He starts me off on a 57 foot boat that he is working on and I am blown away by the size of this thing. Check out the engine room and then do an interior tour. All the comforts of home on a pleasure craft. We leave that boat and head off to a 70 footer. I like the engine room more on this one and start asking a bunch of questions. It had twin 8 cylinder diesel engines. So I spend quite a bit of time below deck and we take a quick tour up top. Now I am getting very interested in the "How it works". Finally we head off to the last boat. A 117 foot floating mansion. This boat is owned by a Russian dude who owns an actual gold mine in Russia. He paid 2 mil for the boat and has 3 mil invested in the refit. They completely gutted this boat and redid everything the way he wants it. So about halfway through the tour Steve asks me what my plans are as far as relocation. I tell him everything is up in the air right now. So he says, " Let me make it easy on ya. You interested in working for me?" This really took me by surprise. I came down here on vaca and had no thoughts what so ever of moving down here. We go over the idea. What kind of money I can expect and other particulars. I decide to sleep on the idea. I spent the last 2 days trying to come up with even one reason not to do this. I can't find one so I have accepted the job and will be going back to New Orleans to wrap up all the loose ends and hope to be a South Florida resident by mid october at the latest. Best part of all of this is that my boss up there is really cool about the whole idea. He told me last night on the phone that if it doesn't work out down here I always have my job up there to go back to. Many of you know that the last 4 years have been filled with what seemed like insurmountable challenges for me. Somehow I made it through all of that and finally I feel like I have caught a break. I'm sorry this is so long but after all the crap that this community has helped me through the last 4 years I just wanted to share some great news for a change! If you PM me when you get settled in, I'm certain that The Egg could provide you with a steak dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Wow... that is amazing news! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Big F'n Dave Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchico Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Absolutely Great news buddy. Life has a funny way of playing out and the Good guys always seem to fall on their feet in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Good things happen to good people, and great things happen to great people Congrats Tom, you deserve it my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Glad to hear it tbimm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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skylive5 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Most excellent news my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Awesome news tbimm. Very happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Just curious as to what type of work you do that qualified you for your new job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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