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What page is your article on, Mike?  You are talking about the Oct/Nov Issue.  My picture is in there and I have a quote in an article, too.  I like how they include the entire area from Pensacola to Apalachicola as the Emerald Coast, as it has been known by many for years.

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Way to go Mike! How about a blog on this site when you have time?

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What a sweet story Mike...you sound like a great Dad despite the penchant for balcony railings. 

:wave:

What a sweet story Mike...you sound like a great Dad despite the penchant for balcony railings. 
 
:wave:

Franny

Great article and I would really enjoy hearing about your work in Texas..

mikecat adjuster

Thanks for the kind words.  I love my kiddies more than any-any thing.  I am just able to get online and check and was glad to see some feedback.  I actually had a female tell me today that she cried when she finished my book because it was over.  But that's another story...
 
Regarding my work in Texas, I am doing Inside Adjusting for Allstate right now.  I worked as an Outside Field Adjuster following Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana for Allstate.  The money is tremendous, but the workload is also.  
 
This is my first experience with working 'inside' for them and while it does not pay as well, it is still well over 5 figures a month.  But there is no guarantee how long your stint will be.  I know of several people who quit their jobs to do this and after 5 days they were 'released' from the storm- no job. I started September 1st.
 
Anyway, I've been told my last day is Friday, but we shall see.  I have been a good employee and although more long term jobs seem to be given for 'other' reasons, who knows, maybe I'll find a way to stick around longer.  I've kept my rental in Seagrove but it does hurt to pay a monthly rent, building no equity, while not even being there.  Then there are hotel expenses, fine dining. Oh, and the 7 days a week from 7 to 7.  
 
But perhaps I can shower my kids with something special like a ski vacation or invest in something for their future.
 
Well, I'm sure you can tell from my rambling that I don't have much interaction away from work. Sure wish I did.  I talk to God more than anything, especially when I have to wake up in the morning. :D

Thanks for the kind words. I love my kiddies more than any-any thing. I am just able to get online and check and was glad to see some feedback. I actually had a female tell me today that she cried when she finished my book because it was over. But that&#039;s another story... 
 
Regarding my work in Texas, I am doing Inside Adjusting for Allstate right now. I worked as an Outside Field Adjuster following Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana for Allstate. The money is tremendous, but the workload is also. 
 
This is my first experience with working &#039;inside&#039; for them and while it does not pay as well, it is still well over 5 figures a month. But there is no guarantee how long your stint will be. I know of several people who quit their jobs to do this and after 5 days they were &#039;released&#039; from the storm- no job. I started September 1st. 
 
Anyway, I&#039;ve been told my last day is Friday, but we shall see. I have been a good employee and although more long term jobs seem to be given for &#039;other&#039; reasons, who knows, maybe I&#039;ll find a way to stick around longer. I&#039;ve kept my rental in Seagrove but it does hurt to pay a monthly rent, building no equity, while not even being there. Then there are hotel expenses, fine dining. Oh, and the 7 days a week from 7 to 7. 
 
But perhaps I can shower my kids with something special like a ski vacation or invest in something for their future. 
 
Well, I&#039;m sure you can tell from my rambling that I don&#039;t have much interaction away from work. Sure wish I did. I talk to God more than anything, especially when I have to wake up in the morning. 😀

SHELLY

[quote="mikecatadjuster, post: 486352"] 
But perhaps I can shower my kids with something special like a ski vacation or invest in something for their future.
 
[/QUOTE]


I strongly recommend you hang on to your money to weather through the recession.  If you want to "shower" your kids with anything, give them your time and attention.   

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<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="mikecatadjuster">But perhaps I can shower my kids with something special like a ski vacation or invest in something for their future.</blockquote> 
 
I strongly recommend you hang on to your money to weather through the recession. If you want to &quot;shower&quot; your kids with anything, give them your time and attention. 
 
.

Matt J

SWGB

Thanks for the update Mike.  Do you take your kids with you or do you have to leave them behind?

Shelly is absolutely correct once again. Our kids are all grown up and my Wife and I moved 1,700 miles away from them to start over and now we miss them like crazy. Communication over the phone or email just isn't the same and they are all at that stage in life where Romane noodles is a treat. No way they can afford to come visit unless we foot the bill. :(

Shelly is absolutely correct once again. Our kids are all grown up and my Wife and I moved 1,700 miles away from them to start over and now we miss them like crazy. Communication over the phone or email just isn&#039;t the same and they are all at that stage in life where Romane noodles is a treat. No way they can afford to come visit unless we foot the bill. :(

You guys are absolutely right about spending of money.  I've always managed to budget well and have lived on little.  I am blessed with liquid capital right now, but a modest amount relative to... well, it's modest.
 
And I know that the best things in life are free, but I sure would love to bless my kids with something special.  I am disciplined enough and don't intend on going on a spending spree.  Heck, I could buy them something nice for what it would cost to go and eat one night with a date at a nice restaurant, so I'm good.
 
I've just been extended a few days here in Dallas. Most of us will be gone by Friday but they asked that I stick around for a few more days. 
 
Speaking of this area... man, there are a lot of prostitutes here.  I guess in any city and the money that is around a city, that element is attracted.  But it is everywhere and not the 'high end' type either.  I'm glad to live along 30-A where it is clean and void of that element.  
 
But, it is interesting to see different areas and absorb culture and just see how things are.  The new Dallas stadium is going up over here.  I can't tell if it is attractive or a monstrosity.  It is right by Ranger stadium which is nice.
 
At the wal-Mart the other day (where I got my hair cut-ouch-remember I work from 7 to 7 so it's the only place I could find)  I was one of the few Casucasians in the store.  I felt like I was in Mexico.  I could see it as very advantageous to speak Spanish here.
 
And if any of you get a chance to eat at SaltGrass here in Texas, I highly recommend it.  It is a steak place but their bread and butter to start the meal damn near steals the show.
 
Well, it was nice to steal a few minutes here checking in with you guys.  I miss things but try not to think about it.  The weather is cool over here right now and I can just imagine kayaking in a dune lake like this. Oh man, I need to banish those thoughts and carry on.
 
Bless all!

You guys are absolutely right about spending of money. I&#039;ve always managed to budget well and have lived on little. I am blessed with liquid capital right now, but a modest amount relative to... well, it&#039;s modest. 
 
And I know that the best things in life are free, but I sure would love to bless my kids with something special. I am disciplined enough and don&#039;t intend on going on a spending spree. Heck, I could buy them something nice for what it would cost to go and eat one night with a date at a nice restaurant, so I&#039;m good. 
 
I&#039;ve just been extended a few days here in Dallas. Most of us will be gone by Friday but they asked that I stick around for a few more days. 
 
Speaking of this area... man, there are a lot of prostitutes here. I guess in any city and the money that is around a city, that element is attracted. But it is everywhere and not the &#039;high end&#039; type either. I&#039;m glad to live along 30-A where it is clean and void of that element. 
 
But, it is interesting to see different areas and absorb culture and just see how things are. The new Dallas stadium is going up over here. I can&#039;t tell if it is attractive or a monstrosity. It is right by Ranger stadium which is nice. 
 
At the wal-Mart the other day (where I got my hair cut-ouch-remember I work from 7 to 7 so it&#039;s the only place I could find) I was one of the few Casucasians in the store. I felt like I was in Mexico. I could see it as very advantageous to speak Spanish here. 
 
And if any of you get a chance to eat at SaltGrass here in Texas, I highly recommend it. It is a steak place but their bread and butter to start the meal damn near steals the show. 
 
Well, it was nice to steal a few minutes here checking in with you guys. I miss things but try not to think about it. The weather is cool over here right now and I can just imagine kayaking in a dune lake like this. Oh man, I need to banish those thoughts and carry on. 
 
Bless all!

The stadium is a modern marvel. A must see - [URL]http://stadium.dallascowboys.com[/URL]

The stadium is a modern marvel. A must see - <a href="http://stadium.dallascowboys.com" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">http://stadium.dallascowboys.com</a>

The link and its portrait of the stadium are fabulous. But situated like it is, for some reason to me, it seems out of place a bit. Maybe once it is all done it will seem to 'fit' nicer. But in and of itself it is quite a specimen.  It might be because of the Wal-Mart next to it or all of the equipment around it. I'm not sure. But in the link you sent, the way they show it, it comes off much better.

The link and its portrait of the stadium are fabulous. But situated like it is, for some reason to me, it seems out of place a bit. Maybe once it is all done it will seem to &#039;fit&#039; nicer. But in and of itself it is quite a specimen.  It might be because of the Wal-Mart next to it or all of the equipment around it. I&#039;m not sure. But in the link you sent, the way they show it, it comes off much better.

Hey everyone.  Just wanted to let you know that in the most recent October edition of the Emerald Coast Magazine I have an article out entitled 'Adventures of a Single Dad'.
 
I was asked to do the article for the 'Humor Me' section of the magazine.  The article was inspired from a visit I had from my kids and I mixed in a little hyperbole.  I sincerely hope you enjoy it.  
 
You can also view it online at [URL="http://www.emeraldcoastmagazine.com"]www.emeraldcoastmagazine.com[/URL]
 
It's a great magazine and I am honored to be associated with the publication.  Again, I miss the coast and miss checking in here on sowal. Currently I'm still in Texas working the storm 7 days a week 12 hours a day.
 
Best wishes to everyone and miss ya.

Hey everyone. Just wanted to let you know that in the most recent October edition of the Emerald Coast Magazine I have an article out entitled &#039;Adventures of a Single Dad&#039;. 
 
I was asked to do the article for the &#039;Humor Me&#039; section of the magazine. The article was inspired from a visit I had from my kids and I mixed in a little hyperbole. I sincerely hope you enjoy it. 
 
You can also view it online at <a href="http://www.emeraldcoastmagazine.com" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">www.emeraldcoastmagazine.com</a> 
 
It&#039;s a great magazine and I am honored to be associated with the publication. Again, I miss the coast and miss checking in here on sowal. Currently I&#039;m still in Texas working the storm 7 days a week 12 hours a day. 
 
Best wishes to everyone and miss ya.

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