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Well folks... we are moving south.  I've accepted a position with Garmin (The GPS/Aviation/Marine/Fitness watch folks) in Olathe, Kansas (SW KC suburb), and will start on the 23rd.  So, I've gotten an apartment for temp living until we find a new home, we sold our house in the past week after a few days on the market with multiple offers at higher than asking price (the man cave sold itself), so we are Kansas City bound!  nana

The Garmin position is something I can't pass up at this point of my career and at my age (the 50+ clock is ticking louder now...), our son graduates in May from Mankato State in early May so he's going to move down with us to start his new life/career, and our daughter just moved in with her boyfriend so she's making some life choices on her own now.  So, we are at a life cross roads that this is the right decision for us.

KC is also only about 3 hours from Lincoln, Nebraska where my wife's aging parents and her sister are there along with my 2 sisters, so it will be nice to be able to run up there for a quick weekend or overnight visit.

We will miss everyone in the club of course, but I did register for the 'formerly known as Car Craft' event, so I might have to come back in July for that.  I will likely tow the Chevelle down south in April during a return weekend as I have a former childhood friend that lives down in Olathe that has access to half a pole barn that I can put it in temporarily.  That way I can go to some local car shows on the weekends I'm down there.

Looks like we will have to join the Mid-America Chevelle Club (I'm sure they won't be as fun as you guys), but I will continue to renew our NCC membership, as we will always be a piece of you guys!  And... there is the Midwest Chevelle Regionals right in Olathe usually in late September where 135 or so Chevelle's gather, so you guys could road trip down to see us! 

Mid America Chevelle Regionals Link

We will stay in touch, and if you are ever in the KC area, look us up!

Stan and Tina

 



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First of all congrats!

Second - You know you have to leave the chevelle up here. I will hold on to it and use it just enough that the seals stay good until you move back.

Keep in touch.



-- Edited by Enganeer on Wednesday 11th of March 2015 09:22:11 AM

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Congratulations Stan, you will be missed. but it sounds like a good opportunity for you.  I went to the Nascar race there last spring it's a nice part of the country.  Next race I go to I'll be sure to visit, make sure you stay on the forum so we can keep in touch.

I've had several changes recently too.  After 18 years with the same company I accepted a new job in January.  Shortly after I started my Dad had a stroke and passed away.  I'm getting most of his stuff take care of now and look forward to getting settled into the new job.

 



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Congrats Stan!

I'm sure we'll see you around... been a while since we went to the Mid America Regional show (8 years, holy crap where'd that time go?)

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SteveS wrote:

Congratulations Stan, you will be missed. but it sounds like a good opportunity for you.  I went to the Nascar race there last spring it's a nice part of the country.  Next race I go to I'll be sure to visit, make sure you stay on the forum so we can keep in touch.

I've had several changes recently too.  After 18 years with the same company I accepted a new job in January.  Shortly after I started my Dad had a stroke and passed away.  I'm getting most of his stuff take care of now and look forward to getting settled into the new job.

 

Thanks Steve and congrats on the job change too.  For sure look us up!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on your loss.  Having lost both my parents and a sister, I know what you are going through.  Time will help, but they will always be in your heart.



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Forgot to mention... I will be posting some things in the Classifieds before they go on CL for members choice.  Some free stuff, and others for sale.  It will be a day or so before I take inventory and pics...

We will need to purge, especially some of the bigger heavier stuff like good '71-72 bumper replating cores, deck lid, stock SBC cast iron manifolds, stock GM iron 4 barrel cast iron intake manifold ('68 vintage), stock 15/16" front anti-sway bars, '70 stock alternator (from John E.'s Elky-Not sure if it works, and more. 

I might have some small shop stuff too, so watch for the post in the Classified section.



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Lot of good guys in that club, you will fit in nicely. They actually moved the MidAmerican show to Shawnee Mission a couple of years ago, but that is just down the road. Have talked about heading that way maybe this year or next. The Midwest Regional show that rotates from Wichita, Tulsa, Springfield Mo, and St Louis is also going to be in Shawnee Mission in 2016 in late June I think. Probably will do that one for sure.

Good luck with new adventures!

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Wow. Congratulations! Sad to see you leave though.

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Congratulations on the new job Stan!  Best of luck to you and your family.



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First and foremost, Congrats on your new position!

I will have to admit, you were one of the people I really wanted to show the Chevelle too this summer, so you do need to come back for the Summer Nationals to check it out.

That or John will have to give you the lowdown on how it turned out.

Again, Congrats to you and Tina.  

It is exciting.



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Congrats on the new job. Seems a bunch of us are getting new jobs. I just took a new position with a commercial HVAC company a few weeks back as well. Sorry to see you go but I certainly cant blame you. Plus, the winters there from what I have been told are no where near as bad. I also hear the humidity in the summer time though is a different story. Congrats again on the new job.

Now comes the part where you start shopping for a house that already has a shop or the option to build one (again).



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Sounds like a good deal for you and Tina.
You are a great guy and we will miss you.
Thanks for all you did while serving the club.

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Congratulations Stan. We'll miss you and Tina! BTW I need a new GPS for hunting. 😃 If you learn which one is the best bang for the buck please shoot me a PM with your opinion.

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Congratulations Stan, Not only on the new job but also the "higher then asking price" sale of your house. Don't see that too often.

Your taxes will be less and you'll also be able to drive your Chevelle a lot more down there. Bonus! I'm sure we'll see on the board and hopefully this July at the fairgrounds. Good luck to ya and thanks for your service as pres in the club.



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Congratulations Stan!

you will be missed, but in the age of internet, you're still get to be around too---like that other guy Kevin.

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Glad to here you may have found a dream job in a location close to your roots and family.  Thanks for all your time that you devoted to the club. beersMm



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Thanks everyone for the kind words.

Dan-I remember a very HOT Midwest Regionals with you and the Dietze's in Olathe ten years ago!  As you said it's moved now, and is in Sept. instead of Aug., which hopefully is much cooler.

Hank-I'm still going to try to come back for the 'formerly known as Car Craft' event in July, so would love to see your finished product.  Based on what I saw last summer, it will be awesome!

Chris R-Congrats on the job change!  Yes, now the fun part of being on the home buying end begins, and yes the man cave is a priority (at least for me)!

Mike-I will be dumped into the Garmin product pool immediately upon starting as my team will be responsible for the electronics spend across all products.  So, when I figure out where the 'On' button is for everything, I'll get back to you with a recommendation.

Bryan-Yes, the NCC footprint continues to grow across the continent!

 

 



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Enjoy the new location.

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I'm happy for you Stan, but we'll all miss your enthusiasm and ever-changing Chevelle ownership habits here. Congrats on the new job!

Personally, I think the Twin Cities area has run out of suitable Chevelles for you to buy/sell. You've already owned all of them at least once, so you're moving to fertile ground...

Glad the house sold quickly and for the right price, and you'll certainly enjoy more success in the next chapter the way you already have while here.
If there's anything you ever need, I'm confident you'll find help here. We are all in your debt for your many contributions to this Club.

Thanks for everything!

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Congrats....I guess I shouldn't be surprised, as you've changed jobs frequently here too. I hope this one means no flying to Asia all the time for you...thumbsup

Olathe is a nice part of the KC area. Maybe we can start scheduling the February meetings at your new place to escape the cold...laughing



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Lost in the 60s wrote:

Congrats....I guess I shouldn't be surprised, as you've changed jobs frequently here too. I hope this one means no flying to Asia all the time for you...thumbsup

Olathe is a nice part of the KC area. Maybe we can start scheduling the February meetings at your new place to escape the cold...laughing

Actually... I worked at Telex for 15 years, Toro for 8 years, and Ingersoll Rand for 4 years, so the company change isn't as frequent as Chevelle changes.  Yes, many job changes within each company, but almost always a move up each time.  razz

I will still be going to Asia, as Garmin has a production facility in Taiwan which I will go to every quarter or so, and I'm sure they have Asia based suppliers, so that will still occur.  That's o.k., on the most part I enjoy working with that region and the people.



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SShink wrote:
Lost in the 60s wrote:

Congrats....I guess I shouldn't be surprised, as you've changed jobs frequently here too. I hope this one means no flying to Asia all the time for you...thumbsup

Olathe is a nice part of the KC area. Maybe we can start scheduling the February meetings at your new place to escape the cold...laughing

Actually... I worked at Telex for 15 years, Toro for 8 years, and Ingersoll Rand for 4 years, so the company change isn't as frequent as Chevelle changes.  Yes, many job changes within each company, but almost always a move up each time.  razz

I will still be going to Asia, as Garmin has a production facility in Taiwan which I will go to every quarter or so, and I'm sure they have Asia based suppliers, so that will still occur.  That's o.k., on the most part I enjoy working with that region and the people.

 I don't know how you deal with the plane stuff. I was ready to jump out and swim half way to Hawaii...aknana



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Lost in the 60s wrote:
SShink wrote:
Lost in the 60s wrote:

Congrats....I guess I shouldn't be surprised, as you've changed jobs frequently here too. I hope this one means no flying to Asia all the time for you...thumbsup

Olathe is a nice part of the KC area. Maybe we can start scheduling the February meetings at your new place to escape the cold...laughing

Actually... I worked at Telex for 15 years, Toro for 8 years, and Ingersoll Rand for 4 years, so the company change isn't as frequent as Chevelle changes.  Yes, many job changes within each company, but almost always a move up each time.  razz

I will still be going to Asia, as Garmin has a production facility in Taiwan which I will go to every quarter or so, and I'm sure they have Asia based suppliers, so that will still occur.  That's o.k., on the most part I enjoy working with that region and the people.

 I don't know how you deal with the plane stuff. I was ready to jump out and swim half way to Hawaii...aknana

 Mitch, I just go to my happy place in my head, read a lot, watch a few movies, and drink all the free jack and cokes I can!  beers



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Good luck on your new venture...

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Stan -- I'm kind of late in catching up on your big news -- not only changing jobs but also changing homes. I'm sure you and Tina will enjoy being closer to your blood relatives even though you will be leaving behind your Chevelle relatives. Of course, you'll be making new Chevelle relatives shortly after you get settled in Kansas. You always made sure that Lorraine and I were made to feel welcome when we were starting out with the NCC. Reading all the other comments makes it clear that everyone else feels the same way about you as we do. You'll be missed on the third Saturday of each month. I hope you will (like Kevin has) check in and keep us posted on what's going on as you get situated in your new surroundings.

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