When I moved to Minnesota I thought I'd never leave, 'bury me here' I believe was the phrase I used. The sentiment was 99% based on the outdoors opportunities and the location in which I lived, here in the wilderness of North East Minnesota.
I suppose things and people change. It's tough to stomach some of what this state has become and on so many different levels. That opened a susceptibility of sorts and I am succumbing.
I was made an offer by a company based in Utah, the company is incredible, the opportunity one that I cannot turn down. As a result I've resigned from my current employer and accepted the offer. I'm moving to the western Rockies, the Wasatch & Unitah ranges.
Probably the hardest decision I've ever made, I've been with the same company for a decade and it has made a lot possible for myself and my family. Between the change in jobs, allowing me a fresher environment to work, located in a place I truly love, I simply couldn't turn it down.
I am quite excited about the change both in location and occupation. I may be absent for a while, perhaps more than is usual. So I wanted to take this time to both update the folks who read my rambles and to thank you for that readership as well as the many whom I communicate with privately that had a hand in helping me with this decision.
There are things I will miss about my north woods home, and there are some things I will not miss.
Thank you Dear Reader, and see you in the Rockies!
I suppose things and people change. It's tough to stomach some of what this state has become and on so many different levels. That opened a susceptibility of sorts and I am succumbing.
I was made an offer by a company based in Utah, the company is incredible, the opportunity one that I cannot turn down. As a result I've resigned from my current employer and accepted the offer. I'm moving to the western Rockies, the Wasatch & Unitah ranges.
Probably the hardest decision I've ever made, I've been with the same company for a decade and it has made a lot possible for myself and my family. Between the change in jobs, allowing me a fresher environment to work, located in a place I truly love, I simply couldn't turn it down.
I am quite excited about the change both in location and occupation. I may be absent for a while, perhaps more than is usual. So I wanted to take this time to both update the folks who read my rambles and to thank you for that readership as well as the many whom I communicate with privately that had a hand in helping me with this decision.
There are things I will miss about my north woods home, and there are some things I will not miss.
Thank you Dear Reader, and see you in the Rockies!
AG, I am excited for you and your family! Your appreciation for the north bleeds through in your writing, so I am surprised, but I am certain that there are great adventures waiting for you in UT, too!
ReplyDeleteI know you only through your blog. But it is enough for me to appreciate you and to wish you the best in this next turn. Looking forward to new posts in a new part of the country.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteWow! Man you will love Utah. I worked for an outfitter in CO but he had a operation in the Uintas not far out of Vernal. We would see Moose, Elk Mountain Goats daily.
ReplyDeleteThe fishing was insane. It is a mecca for the year round outdoorsman. The area he had was the most beautiful place I've ever been in. I loved it and seriously want to return. Let me know if you want specifics on it. Dam good are to wet the whistle per se.
I believe this blog is only going to get better now.
Congratulations man. Little envious here.
JT
A. G. Truly enjoyed reading about all of your wild woods adventures in the northern climes . Fair winds and Following Seas .
ReplyDeleteChuck
Excited and happy for you my friend. Best of luck in the new area.
ReplyDeleteBen
Sometimes one has to make decisions like that. Best of luck to you, Jim.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure you'll make that new place your home soon enough.
Utah's gain is Minnesota's loss, especially our corner of it. Good for you for going with what I suspect is going to be the best for you and yours. You've no doubt given this much thought and consideration. Very best wishes with the transition and look forward to new insights and adventures from you.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the well wishes and the messages.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hit the mountains!
best of luck..... enjoy the ride of life....
ReplyDeletebest of luck..... enjoy the ride of life....
ReplyDeleteI am excited for you! When you get settled make sure you show us around!
ReplyDeleteInterested to hear more about the things that are "tough to stomach". You were so very into it here. Best of luck out west.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Utah and the new Job =) Will follow your blog still, be it weeks or months until you blog again!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Was nice working for and with you. Look fotward to reading the Utah-Rockie Mtn ramblings.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Was nice working for and with you. Look forward to reading the Utah-Rockie Mtn ramblings.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear about the next chapter and hope to finally come visit before all the kids fly the coop!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and best of luck new adventures abound for you. I will be looking forward to reading your stories.
ReplyDeleteAs a resident of the western Rockies (NW Colorado) I have enjoyed imagining the outdoors of the North Woods, but now look forward to your ramblings in the mountains of the west. Good Luck in the new venture!
ReplyDeleteWhat a compliment to be saught and scouted by someone else. Congrats! Go West!
ReplyDeleteI felt the same way about West Virginia a few years ago when I left New York. But, NY kept calling me and little did I know everything we had upstate in The Adirondacks and The Catskills (favorite haunts of Nessmuk, Kephart, Miller, etc...). So, I came back to the Empire State and I get more dirt time in now than when I lived in WV. Go figure. Vaya con Dios AG. Godspeed.
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