Off Topic Officially "on the dole"......DAMMIT!!

[RitchieDarling]

Thanks for all the great vibes everyone!

Yes, this will all work out. I am feeling great about the new job search.

And feeling even more confident about my musical situation!

I'm not moping like I was a while back. Like BP said, I "cut the drama".

And my musical depression is long gone.

Now that the company has closed, it's a huge weight off.

I think the waiting was what really got to me. Not know what was coming.

Right! On to bigger and better things!

Thanks to everyone for being such great pals!

Especially BP and Beffie!

Ritchie

 

[Jim_F]

Good luck with the job-hunting Richie, I am sure things will work out. If you need a character reference there's a lot of people on this forum to testify what a great guy you are

And yet another great gesture from BP, lets see the photos of your new bass when it arrives Richie.

 

[IslandBoy]

Ritchie .......... Heres to NEW BEGINNINGS!!

When one door closes, another unexpected one opens, and usually great things happen!!

Stay Positive - Keep Smiling - and Keep Rockin !!

BP - Thanks for being you! I already have blind loyalty to your company and its products, however the human side, as you so often display, is priceless!

 

[koogie2k]

Ritchie....sorry to hear things are in turmoil right now bro. If you need anything...hit me up on PM with a number and I will see what I can do.

I have been there before and Pops and the whole EBMM crew helped me in more ways than one as well as bovine. I never forget and will do what I can to help.

Things will get better my friend. I never thought they would, and for me, they have in more ways than I can count. Pops and Beth were really there for me when I was in a bad spot not too long ago.

Again, if you need anything, PM me.

 

[Sonnyonbass]

Hang in there!
You will find something. Just keep believing in that!


EBMM is a world class act. SO cool that you got a bass to play on!

 

[BrandonS]

Just... dang. That bites, so hang tough, Ritchie!
BP, that is so great. Well done.

 

[Musicman Nut]

Ritchie email beth and we will take care of the bassless problem....it will be a second or a warped tour demo but you are our friend and this is what you do for friends. Dont be picky and you will have a gift from the team at EB.

There you go Folks, It's Just amazing when the owner comes to the Plate to take care of someone in Need, How many people in any industry do you know who goes out of their way to do a deed like that.
Again one More reason why I will continue to support the most amazing Bass company in the world.
It's people like Poppa who you just don't see anymore in this day and age.
DJ

 

[sloshep]

Glad to see you haven't given up Ritchie. Hang in there we are rooting for ya.

 

[RitchieDarling]

I'm out pounding the pavement this morning!

Looking seriously cool in my Ernie Ball jacket!

I gotta represent!

R

 

[azzy_wazzy]

not doing it to be cool.

Everybody remember when Azzy had to get rid of her stuff and Ritchie came to the rescue organizing a rally so she could keep her and her husbands Music Man's? Guess what I remember and I believe karma is a good thing. Ritchie did something that he didnt have to do...he extended himself for someone in need. This is so easy to do and Ritchie I hope you get that this could be the first godd event in a series of good things. As George Harrison said ' All things may pass'

Hey I remember that!

I agree - Ritchie and BP (along with the entire forum) are both class acts and we owe them a lot. Sending lots of good vibes Ritchie's way - so sad to hear that 2009 hasn't got off to a good start for you. If there's anything we can do for you from here, please let us know. Not only do we owe Ritchie our instruments, but also the roof over our heads right now, so I really hope things pick up.

Hopefully as has been said this is the start of many good things coming your way.

 

[johnfrazier]

Richie,

I'm a headhunter for a commercial real estate firm but I have recruiter contacts across the US in other industries. Please feel free to contact me if you want to talk about setting yourself apart from the herd.

I would have offered a bass, amp, strings, Wonder Wipes, etc., but I got here too late, so I'll offer what help I can.

Good luck!

 

[stretch80]

Good luck Ritchie. I predict you a. join kickass band, then b. make some connection at a gig to a new job....

 

[Rano Bass]

Don't give up Ritchie, things are starting to look good for you on the bass front.
Great forum, great people involved.

 

[JimB52]

Here's hoping things turn around from here. Waiting for the axe to fall is horribly stressful. At least that load is off your mind. Mighty nice people around these here parts, pardner. You're rich in name and friends.

Jim B

 

[DTG]

Richie,it is bad news about the job but it is great news to hear your going to be back playing again !!

BP i hope to meet you some day,you make my world rock !!

 

[fogman]

I love this place!

 

[RitchieDarling]

I feel like the universe has taken over!

Last night I got a call. The caller ID just said "Wyoming".

Turns out it's yet another band!

The guy just moved down here for Jackson Hole.

That's the fourth band to call me in two weeks!

I'm off to audition this Friday.

The job search hasn't turned up anything yet.

But it has only been two days!

Had a chat with Norm about applying at Raytheon.

They make bombs! KIKKASS!!!!

That "pounding the pavement" stuff wore me out yesterday!

That's what I get for parking my butt behind a computer for the last 6 years and getting fat!

But, I'm up and running early today and back on the street!

Have a happy, everyone!

Ritchie

 

[koogie2k]

Keep up the good spirits bro. You will find something. Keep us posted.

 

[Big Poppa]

NorM is a rocket scientist

Hey Ritchie while we are talking about new starts. How about getting in shape a little while you are at it? New Beginning? I know that I feel so much better with my weight loss. I also think it helps mentally and on the job front.

New teeth New ATTITUDE NEW BASS.....RITCHIE IS READY TO DOMINATE

 

[fly]

it's all about you Ritchie...........go get 'em man.