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Started by Trig, April 21, 2015, 11:12:27 AM

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April 21, 2015, 11:12:27 AM Last Edit: April 21, 2015, 11:33:50 AM by triggernick
It's with mixed emotions that I'm writing this, but it needs to be done, so here we go.   My place of employment is ceasing all operations in Wisconsin, and have displaced over 1,000 employees (Me included).  I looked for opportunities in the area, but nothing could match the opportunity that my current employer provided.  I have accepted a promotion to stay with my current employer, however I am required to relocate to Minnesota (Minneapolis area), due to report there July 15th.  As most of you know my wife is from there so as we start to make our own family, and put down roots, it made a lot of sense to us to do so closer to family (by blood) and now a job opportunity is there too.   I am heart broken to be moving farther from my WI Appleseed Family, you are the finest Americans I have been blessed to engage with. However, I assure you that you will still be seeing me around (you can't get rid of me THAT easy)!!

You will be left in the very capable hands of Dr. Rich P  as the new State Coordinator, it is well deserved.

I will never forget all the "Good Days" we've shared.  I can't repay all that I feel I owe each and every one of you for your time, sweat, dedication, compasion, love, and even blood that you guys have given me over the years.   
I'll always only be a phone call or PM away.
1st Appleseed - Osage Beach MO, 4/17/10- special thanks to Longshot, ThorsHammer, and JungleGeorge
2nd Appleseed - Lodi WI - Rifleman/Orange Hat 4/17/11 - special thanks to Dragonfly, Mr. Natural, Lady Vetch, and Trisha
IT1 - Hubertus WI, 5/7/11
IT2 - Racine WI, 6/11/11
IT3 - Suamico WI, 6/18/11
IT4 - Racine WI 8/7/11     ***KD Rifleman*** special thanks to Colycat and JoeZ
Red Hat - Hubertus 8/13/11
Shoot Boss - Lodi WI 6/10/12  *thanks to all I have learned/stolen from on my journey* Special thanks to Dfly and Coly *
********************Better Americans today, better America tomorrow!********************

colycat

#1
April 21, 2015, 01:41:44 PM
I am not gonna miss you at all, Nick.

As I probably attend as many shoots in your new AO as your old, maybe more, even :)

"These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives everything its value."   T Paine

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DrRichP

#2
April 21, 2015, 02:04:19 PM
 :'(
DrRichP

"You never know how far reaching something you think, say or do today will affect the lives of millions tomorrow" - B.J. Palmer
   Think about that as you go to work the next Appleseed!

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"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."-Benjamin Franklin

"What makes an insurrection here always more formidable than in other places is that there is a law of this province wh[ich] obligates every inhabitant to be furnished with a firelock, bayonet, and pretty considerable quantity of ammunition."  - Gen. Lord Hugh Percy

Fred

#3
April 21, 2015, 02:57:57 PM
    I suspect as you leave the sad state of WI, the happy state of MN awaits with open arms and smiling faces, as Colonial Iron awaits to put you to work.

     ;D

      O0
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     What about it, do-nothings? You heard the man, jump on in...

FreedomV

#4
April 21, 2015, 05:18:34 PM
Welcome to MN!
See you on the Trail...
sg/ FV
Illegitimi non carborundum

AFTERMATH

#5
April 21, 2015, 08:29:34 PM
After all the years of exporting instructors, it's about time we catch a return on that investment...

"We intend to produce men who are able to light a fire for Liberty in men's minds, and make them the finest rifle marksmanship Instructors on the planet." - Son of Martha

"Tyrants rise and fall, but tyranny lasts forever." -Me

[What kind of megalomaniac quotes himself?]

RustyRed

#6
April 21, 2015, 09:51:42 PM
good luck on your move,see you on our travels :--- :---

colycat

#7
April 21, 2015, 10:03:07 PM
Quote from: AFTERMATH on April 21, 2015, 08:29:34 PM
After all the years of exporting instructors, it's about time we catch a return on that investment...

You got us there Alex, but somehow I think he will still be involved in WI.  GROW YOUR OWN, MY FRIEND O0
"These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives everything its value."   T Paine

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martin

#8
April 21, 2015, 10:25:28 PM

That Minneapolis area truly needs Appleseed.
good Luck Nick!
Martin

Now the Lord is that Spirit:and where the Spirit of the Lord is,there is liberty. 2Corinthians 3:17

Seek the Truth

"We in America do not have a government by the majority-we have a government by the majority who participate....All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent"
-Thomas Jefferson

RTB

#9
April 22, 2015, 04:17:03 PM
You're still just a stone's throw away from WI ;) Good Luck!
River Falls, WI 9/15/12 : Rifleman
River Falls, WI 4/19/13 : Rifleman
Orange Hat 9/13/13
IBC Bowler, WI 7/13/14 : Known Distance Rifleman
Red Hat 10/11/15
Shoot Boss 8/7/2016

JoeZ

#10
April 22, 2015, 07:44:08 PM
I suppose one small very short hug may be in order.............there, done. Good luck Nick and you know who to call when you need something.

JoeZ
"What is she, that cometh forth as the morning rising, fair as the Moon, elect as the sun, terrible as the army of a camp set in array?" Canticle of Canticles 6:9

Janir

#11
April 24, 2015, 11:48:38 AM
You know Nick, your really close to the WEST half of Wisconsin, and I know Martin and Taylor would love some help seeing your gonan be so close now.  >:D
"The Tree of Liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." -Thomas Jefferson

"Our forefathers gave us a better way to refresh the Tree of Liberty. If we give our blood and sweat now,  willingly, by using the political and social processes they secured for us with their lives, maybe our own Posterity will never have to unwillingly spill their blood and tears to re-secure their Liberty. " - Janir

Sightwolf

#12
April 24, 2015, 03:27:53 PM
Good luck Nick!

     Don't take any Vikings Super Bowl Rings!  **)


Sightwolf ;)
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Laredo

#13
April 25, 2015, 09:55:21 AM
Good luck! 

You will be missed. 


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