tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462998879947780694.post9035842123384757662..comments2023-03-27T08:58:27.959-04:00Comments on The Downeast Duck Hunter: Balancing life... as duck season approaches...Downeast Duck Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06445000557200149121noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462998879947780694.post-14022708976802211972008-10-09T19:51:00.000-04:002008-10-09T19:51:00.000-04:00The folks who visit and participate in this blog a...The folks who visit and participate in this blog and the rabid outdoorsman understand the value in staying within the means and will be innovative in how to get by in the future... When I first started this blog I thought it would be full of hard core hunting fanatics, but I'm "pleasantly surprised" with the membership taken and dialogue formed... I'm a better person for this, and am so glad with the progress of the blog...Downeast Duck Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445000557200149121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462998879947780694.post-38484871939952239192008-10-09T17:30:00.000-04:002008-10-09T17:30:00.000-04:00We little ladies are good at convincing plans... ...We little ladies are good at convincing plans... *wink*<BR/><BR/>And yes - the economy is gone to hell in a handbasket. Thank goodness we know how to budget.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05720095586888793000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462998879947780694.post-57974184566451534282008-10-09T13:52:00.000-04:002008-10-09T13:52:00.000-04:00So far I've been happy with the decision and my fi...So far I've been happy with the decision and my first paycheck is in the mail... In just this week where I sold 250 pounds of lobsters at $3.00 per pound on Sunday, we've seen a decrease to $2.25 per pound... Basic math would tell you that the difference of the boat price before expenses is $225 less... In addition, the cost of expenses continues to rise... Nobody needs a lobster and the processors aren't interested in paying top dollar for something that can't "catch" top price... The ripple effect of the economy has officially hit downeast Maine... This job allows me to bank money that I wouldn't have been able to and will be helpful at some point, but I'm not touching it!!! Until the little lady has a convincing plan... lol...Downeast Duck Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445000557200149121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462998879947780694.post-4442773491930253002008-10-09T11:35:00.000-04:002008-10-09T11:35:00.000-04:00I hope your decision works out well for you. Find...I hope your decision works out well for you. Finding balance is so difficult.<BR/><BR/>The Elmo in your picture looks a lot like that Elmo chair I have in the middle of my living room....Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05720095586888793000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462998879947780694.post-13736893390062937152008-09-21T21:28:00.000-04:002008-09-21T21:28:00.000-04:00I took the job, and if things don't work out then ...I took the job, and if things don't work out then I'll have to give up the position... I'm not a quitter but I was clear in my interview that balance in my life must be maintained... Nothing ventured nothing gained...Downeast Duck Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445000557200149121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462998879947780694.post-63360684193211318172008-09-19T09:04:00.000-04:002008-09-19T09:04:00.000-04:00I have thought about this a lot since our phone co...I have thought about this a lot since our phone convo and I think you already work a ton between school, lobstering and worming, etc. Take the time and spend it with your family as childhood only happens once and it will be over in a blink of an eye. AND selfishly its almost DUCK SEASON DAMNIT!Rabid Outdoorsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620678221540593118noreply@blogger.com