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Just wanted to let everyone here know that I'm not going to be around to do sharpening for about ten months.

I found out this morning that Americorps needed a few last minute fill-ins for the fall session which started today, since they called me. I decided to take the chance, and I am signed up. I fly out Saturday morning.

I applied for the Winter session (starting in January), but was wait-listed, and sort of wrote it off. I didn't expect to be called up. Then this morning I was sitting on the train on my way into NYC for a nice relaxing week hanging out with various friends and family, and I get the call. I took an hour to deliberate, then called back.

Anyways, I thought I would let you guys all know why I will be around even less than I already am for the time being at least (While getting settled in etc), and probably overall. I can expect up to 12-14 hour days some weeks, depending on what exactly we're working on. I understand most are closer to a regular 8 hour workday, though.

Catch ya on the flipside ;)
 
Good stuff Simon. I'm sure that this will turn out to be a life-changing (or, at the very least, rewarding and educational) experience for you. Do check in from time to time to let us know what you are up to and how things are going.

All the best,

- Mike
 
Have a great time, and be sure to check in occasionally. Is this the sort of thing that has you travveling alot? If so, let mt know if you are ever in Tulsa.
 
Have a wonderful time, stay safe, and we'll have a bunch of blades for you to sharpen when ya get back Simon! :)
 
Any idea where you'll be?
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Oops, I'll be in Iowa. I will probably do alot of local travelling (within 50-100 miles), but not much outside of that.

It should be alot of fun, and it'll be cool to help out other people. I will put in something like 1700 hours of community service by the end of the session.
 
Right on Simon! This should be a good life experience for you. Have fun and if you need anyone to look after your girl let me know;)

Seriously, if you need anything give me a shout:thumbup:
 
Great for you! Too bad for us sharpening challenged folk!:D--Thats really good news. Travel at your age is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Plus you'll be doing something for someone else.Drop us a line and some of your cool pics every once in a while.Be careful and look out for them farm girls!:eek:--KV
 
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