Yes, it is officially true.  The Kid is on his way back to his beloved Valley of the Sun.

After 8 years of unemployment, I am finally going to join the rest of the human race and work for a living again.  It's all happened very quickly.  The last week of April, I got a lead for an awesome opportunity through an old work acquaintance.  This lead me to a very cool guy I had never met, and we hit it off instantly.  He hooked me up with his friend and owner of an MGU in Sacramento, CA.  I talked with him and his VP and 3 days later, I had a fantastic offer to work from my home, anywhere I wanted.

I firmed up the offer and details and drove 2,000 miles to AZ on a house hunting trip the 2nd week of this month.  I found an awesome...and I mean fucking awesome house in the natural desert of Cave Creek, AZ, just north of North Scottsdale.  I used my charm and somehow leapfrogged 4 other interested parties and got the house...for $900 a month less than they wanted.     SWEET!!!

I flew back to WI last Tuesday and have been packing up all my shit, and I'm now ready to leave on another 2,000 mile cross country trip, driving a 26' U-Haul truck early tomorrow morning.  I can't put into words how I feel, but let's just say I'm fucking fired up!

I'll arrive Thursday and move in Friday, 6/1.  I start working Monday, 6/4, and will most likely be flying to Sacramento Tuesday to meet my new colleages.  I'll be heading up the entire Underwriting department and in charge of Sales and Marketing as well.  It's a kick ass opportunity and I need to rock this out.  Things will be tight the first month, as money has not been my bestest buddy these last few years, but the cash will be flowing in soon, and I should be back on my feet in a couple months.

Just wanted to let those who give a shit, know. You just may see a new, more gentle Dreamscale in the future...or, a new, meaner, more arrogant asshole Dreamscale.  Time will tell.

Be back on June 1.

You the man, Jeff!

So glad after all you have been through, that you are getting your life back.

But you need to stop threatening us with the kinder gentler Jeff or I will hunt you down and beat the f uck out of you.

Safe travels brother.

Shawn.....><

Thanks Shawn.  Don't worry, I'll still tell it as it is and will definitely be "me".  You knnow I wouldn't have it any other way.

I'll chat with you soon, bro.

Sounds great bro-

Safe travels and God's speed.

Just come back, the a$$hole we all know and love.

Shawn.....><

Good for you Jeff!! I wish you the best and cheer for you. Actually got a beer right here!!  

Let us know when you're moved in and settled so we know where to come and party!! And you beter have those strippers ready too!!!

I'll get the strippers ready as soon as humanly possible.  But then again, since I'm not all human, that could be a bit quicker...  

Give me a couple weeks to get up and running and the party is on!

Gee, just in time for those triple digit Fahrenheit days.

Good on ya, bro!

Now you can have some cash to spend on whores!

About time you had a root...

Best of luck!

Congrats man. Good luck.

Glad to see some positive things happening for you! Sweet! Now I've got a vaca stop at Cave Creek, Az!

When did SS get spell check?

I've needed this for years! Off on a tangent.

James

You must have a guardian angel watchin' over you Jeff! *not the naked stripper kind tho*

Congrats on the light at the end of the tunnel!

A more arrogant 'you' .....wha?  ...NEVER

Congrats, Jeff.

Best of luck with the new job.

Good on you, Jeff!
That's an adrenaline shot to the chest of your life!
I bet you'll make the most of it.
Maybe I'll get to take you to NASCAR in Phoenix after all!

Safe travels!

Regards,
E.D.

Cool deal! Congates on the Job. Thats fantastic.

HGW