I was wondering where you'd gotten off to.  I'll certainly pass along a prayer for your safe journey.

-b0b
(...have fun!)

Congratulations, Stewie!  You'll do just fine!

-b0b
(...will certainly send a prayer up.)

Need prayer.  I have my big interview for Columbus, OH police on Wed.  Thanks.

X

I want to thank all of you who have prayed and been praying for me.

I just got the call today that I passed my oral board and now it's only one more step, physical/stress test, so if I may be so bold as to ask you to keep praying for me.

Thank you so much, again.

Your friend,
X

damn pat, why all the tests, it's not like you are going to work for the post office or anything.

When pat rules the world I will take canada from him!...who would ever miss that place?

Well gentlemen...tomm. is my last test for Columbus, OH.  If you haven't prayed for me yet this is definitely the time to do so.  I really want this job because I think it is perfect for me.  I will let God do His Will and I will follow...your prayers are appreciative and helpful.

Thanks.

X

You've got it, Stewie!  Don't feel too pressured, you've got the job in the bag!

-b0b
(...will certainly pray for you.)

Good thing I read that AFTER I came back Spanky.

Everything went well...hopefully nothing comes back in my physical make up or psychological.  I have an issue that I need to work out but I'm so bloody tired right now I'm working it out tomm.

The thing I was most scared of, the stress test, was not as bad as I thought it was.

I truly and deeply want to thank each and every one of you gentlemen who prayed for me.  This is why I have great friends like you that I still keep in contact.  Again, please except my sincerest thanks and love from a humble admirer of you all.

I'm going to bed!

X

Best of luck man, I hope you get it!

Now we just need to move the rest of the geekcrew to ohio...

We had a nasty explosion at work today, so I'd also like to ask for prayers.  A gentleman by the name of Robert suffered very bad burns and is being airlifted to Bronson right now.

-b0b
(...thinks it might be time to find another industry to work in.)

I work for a plastics manufacturing company in Sturgis.  We help Santa make toys.

-b0b
(...who knew it would be so dangerous?)

When hydraulic fluid meets 480v AC, stuff blows the hell up.

-b0b
(...shrugs.)

Bahahaha, that sucks!

That must be God's way of welcoming you to Ohio!

-b0b
(...has a spare power supply, by the way.)

Well guys...I got some bad news in the mail today.  I didn't end up getting into Columbus, OH.  I thank you all for praying and keeping up with me on this ordeal.  However, now, I feel like a lot of my hope is gone.  Since I was banking on that job for this round, I missed out on a lot of opportunities to get into other places.  I'm thinking of getting some sort of factory job or something and just shelving my dreams for now.  I just don't know what to do right now...so pray please.  I'm sorry I let you all down, you're not the only ones...trust me.

X

Yeah pat, don't be so hard on yourself.  Confidence and attitude goes a very long way in an interview.

If it makes you feel better, I had a total of 18 in person interviews, 63 phone interviews, and God knows how many email replies all from emailing/mailing my resume out 350+ times.  The things you can learn from cleaning out your old hard drive...

And in all of those interviews there were only 2-3 jobs which I would have really wanted.  But if you pay me I will do anything (see penguin).

But in the end the company I work for now saw my resume on monster and just decided to give me a call out of all the other people on there.  So don't quit, unless it's smoking, then quit...and be addicted to the patches like me!

You've got it, bud. 

-b0b

My best friend Steve's buddy Kenny passed away unexpectedly yesterday morning. They have been close friends since middle school and Steve is having a very hard time with it.

Kenny was 26 years old and got married less than a year ago. His wife Kathrina is 22 and they have a 6 month old son named Kaden. He was an amazingly warm man who had a gift for walking up to complete strangers and making them feel like they had known him for years. He led many people towards Christ, including Steve.

Prayers would definitely be appreciated for his family and friends. Thanks you guys.

You can never ask for too many prayers.  We've got your back, bud!

-b0b
(...keep us updated!)

Ya, can you hook me up Spanky?...you and I in the same house...it'd either be fun or incredibly scary.

X

Pfft, women are just intimidated by how crazy awesome I am.

awesome! Don't worry God's got it under control whether its this house or an even better one. Definitely praying though, I'm excited for you guys!

Wouldn't you want to wait until you're set up in a more permanent home?  Running that much cable and in a few years tearing it up almost seems like too much work.

X

If I were to buy a house and some high end CAT5 was laid out in every room...I wouldn't consider that a "problem".

X

Yes but that person would be so old he/she would soon die out and someone who appreciates the "series of tubes" would come in and marvel.

X

Update!

Meredith and I submitted our bid this morning.  Apparently, someone else also made a bid today.  Since both went in at the same time, the bank will probably reject both of them and ask us to submit our "best offer."

Hopefully, the other bidder submitted a ridiculously low offer, so our offer will be accepted outright.

Please pray for God's intervention in this matter, we really need it! 

-b0b
(...THANKS!)

Updated update!

We still don't know if we have the house yet or not.  We had to make two counter-offers yesterday, but they're still pretty reasonably priced.  We will probably find out sometime today if we won the bidding process or not.

Please continue to pray for us.  We're really on edge waiting to hear back from our the seller's realtor!

-b0b
(...will post as soon as he finds out.)

34 cent cheeseburgers for all!

The only one left is in Sturgis.  I just ate there today, and let me tell you, they're just as good as ever!

-b0b
(...points out that a hamburger is $0.59 now.)

Ok ladies and gentlemen...today is my job interview for CPS in St. Joseph.  If I get this job I will call everyone of you.

I really want, and now need, a job where I can be a great service to people I want to help.

So if you could pray for me throughout the day, especially around 2:30 and if you want specific things to pray for...ask that they be smitten by me, think I'm the best qualified, and not turned off by any of my drawbacks.

I really do appreciate everyone who have prayed and prayed for me each time I do one of these interviews.  I hope to let no one down.

X

On a side note, Meredith and I are still in a "holding pattern" with regard to the house.  Apparently, the bank that owns the house could take up to a week to make a decision on our bid.  I guess we're still in "first place", but it isn't a guarantee until they actually accept the bid.

Please keep praying for us, we're incredibly nervous about all of this!

-b0b
(...can't wait to inaugurate the LANCastle™.)

Dude, whatever.  I totally stole it fair and square.

-b0b
(...mmm, hamburger!)

Yes! Praise God! keep us updated

That is so awesome, bob!  You will definitely be in my prayers.

If I can be so selfish as to say...everyone, the interview, I think, went well and I just ask that you pray for me whenever you think about me...and if you don't think about me often...just say one for me.

X

Ok folks here I am once again asking for prayer for a job.

Tomorrow I have an interview around 11 for a great paying security job in Mattahwan.  This interview is pretty much the last step that I have to worry about.  I have a friend who works there who's been putting in a good word for me and putting his neck out too.

So if you could pray that I get this job I will take you all out for really cheap Hot N' Now if I get it.  In all seriousness, please pray and pray hard.

Thank you,
Your friend - Patrick

*shakes interviewers hand; gives him a shocked stare; then embrace him and say* SON!  YOU'RE MOTHER TOLD ME SHE LEFT YOU ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE YOU WERE AS UGLY AS SHE WAS!

That'll get me in for sure!

X

You've got it, bud.  Put your best foot forward!

-b0b

Good work, Stewie.  Be sure to show off your new uniform when you get hired!

-b0b
(...hopes you don't have to pay for them.)

BURN!!!!

Point for Spanky...that had me laughing out loud in real life!

X

Admittedly, that was a classic burn. 

You don't get many of 'em, Spanky, so make the most of it!

-b0b
(...starts looking around for the aloe.)

spanky wrote on May 5^th, 2008 at 4:30pm:


That makes two of us.

-b0b
(...is going home now, yay!)

"Just write a number. Any number. Any number and you win. We'll accept any number. Any number at all. A one, or a two, or a three... or how 'bout a four? It's that simple, I know you can do this."

"Let's start with French Stuart, who's grinning like an idiot -- you look pretty sure of yourself -- think you've got the right answer. Well, all you had to do was write down a number, and you wrote... Threeve. A combination of three and five. Simply stunning. And you wagered... Texas, with a dollar sign in front of it. I'm speechless. "

-b0b
($Texas)

Woot go pat!

ps I prayed so hard I farted...

Quote:


I agree!  We should get together some D&D action!

Sadly, it is up in the air now whether I will be working the weekend or not.  Will keep you guys posted.

So I got a call today and they want me to come in for a second interview.  I have a buddy who works there right now and he says they want to hire me but I must first meet with the guy's big boss just to get a feel for me, before the guy who I interviewed with before, and who is really in charge of the hiring, gives me the OK.  So I think tomorrow I might have a job by the end of the 2nd "interview". 

So, please for me around 2 PM!

Thanks!

X

Thanks for all your prayers....I think I got the job and should be hearing back soon.  Once I know...you'll know!

Thanks again - Much love!

X

Congratulations, Stewie.  I knew you could do it!

Now get out there and beat up some hippies.  Make us proud!

-b0b
(...w00t!)

You send me the money, and I'll buy the burgers.

-b0b
(...thinks his plan is flawless!)

Well ladies and gentlemen,

Today is my first official day of work.  Although technically, Wed, Thur, Fri are really orientation days...I still get paid nonetheless.  I'd like to thank not only God who is really The Only One who made it possible...but I'd like to thank you, my friends, for sticking it out with me these last two years.  I am very grateful that whenever I asked for prayer, you were right there ready, willing, able, and encouraging.  This is what the Body Of Christ is suppose to be and even though we might not get to see each other every day...I am honored that we've remained close these past 6 +/- after high school.  I just want each and everyone on here to know, that you can really touch a guy's heart with your love and all "Wes' mom" jokes aside...it's good to know that I can count on some awesome people to be there for me through thick and thin.  There's nothing I can possibly do, to repay you all...so don't be afraid to call on me when any one of you needs help.  That's what friends and Christians do for each other...and we seem to go above and beyond that.

Thank you so much again...from my entire heart,

Your X - Patrick

Well I finished my first full real week of work the other day.  So far, I've had to rub shoulders with sponsors (this time it was bankers...even they can be not so smart...did you know?) and then I had to work employee entrance monitor and shipping and receiving and new hires/interviews.  I've been told I picked up pretty quick on it so far.  The hardest part of the job so far, other than knowing who to call when the plan deviates...is staving off the boredom, I think I'm going to finish a few books in my time.

Next week I'm working Gate 1 which is kinda the Command And Control of the security force.  Here I'll be greeting sponsors (people who come in to pay us to do their tests...that means I get to play extra nice or it's curtains for me), be in charge of our emergency dispatch, and a few other important things here and there.  Basically, once I learn this post, the other two I have yet to learn won't be too bad.

Right now we work 12 hour shifts but that will change in a few weeks when it'll be a rotating 8 hour shift but I think I'll be mostly working 3rd shift for now...seeing as no one really likes that one.  I'll need to find an AM radio somewhere to listen to my favorite AM late night radio show...and hopefully be able to pick it up.

Other than that, there's not much new to tell.  I've met some cool people, some really good looking women, and I'm making some great money for the easiest job at the company.

Ooo so far I've seen one monkey...but so far I've not had to deal with anything causing the zombiefication of the company personnel.

X
(Question/comments?)

Coast To Coast AM with George Noory (for the most part)...it's awesome.

2nd largest radio audience...and was there before Space Ghost.

X

He comes back from time to time but he's retired and does a lot of other stuff.

X

Hey guys,

I've got a really important prayer request tonight.  My mother has been in hospitalized since Friday evening, and the situation looks pretty bleak.  She fell into a coma Friday night while home alone, and hasn't responded since.  Preliminary tests show the presence of meningitis, but a conclusive result hasn't yet been determined.

I've been researching the condition over the past couple of days, and it appears that it has a high rate of mortality amongst even healthy patients.  My mother, unfortunately, is anything but healthy.

Please, pray for her health, and that of my stepfather who has been by her side nearly 24/7.  I can't imagine life without her.


-b0b

Wow Bob I am sorry. Faith moves mountains so let's start pushing.

Susie and I will be praying for you and your family.

God Bless

Whats going on Patsy?

I just got let go from my job.  Thank you for your prayers...I'll be needing some more of them.

X

Unless you're Sarah Palin, then probably not.

Ok folks...I have a good job interview lined up tomorrow so if I could get your prayers that this is the job God wants me to take and that I am calm and the perfect man for the job.

X

Good luck Pat.  Let us know how it goes!

Well I got the job as long as I can pass the background and drug test and the like...all the usual stuff.  It's not as much as I'm making but it's a job and it's possible to advance...unlike the last place I was at.

Thank you for all your prayers!

X

I'd like to submit a prayer request.

I've recently been looking into getting a job in the field of private investigation as a second job (second for right now...with possibility for full time gig).  I've recently been contacted by a company that is fairly new.  So new in fact that I wouldn't make a standard salary and I would have to find my own client base.  That would mean after working an 8 hour 3rd shift, I would sacrifice some sleep and energy to this job.  I've been offered to come in and meet with the head of the company but he said I could mull it around for a bit before even meeting with him.  I, of course, jumped at the chance to bring it to God and I would just ask that you ask God that if this is something He wants me to put my time and energy into, to let me know...one way or the other.  I'm definitely on the fence as of right now and I know this is a perfect situation for God to work in my life.

Thanks,

X

When I worked at the WMU Police Department I would rarely talk on the phone with a local PI. I could probably contact my old boss and ask him who that was if you're interested in contacting him. I still speak with my old boss sometimes so it's not awkward or anything. Let me know.