The offer is in the mail...

Yesterday I was told that the offer was ready to go.  It would arrive either yesterday (it didn't) or Monday. The weird timing has to do with the need to coordinate the offer and a 48 hour window for getting a drug test. Included in the offer package will also be a background check form. Neither test will be a problem though I am sure some of you are trying to make jokes of this right now. While there are still details of the position that I don't know, the offer will disclose these and I am sure we will be able to come to an agreement.

With the notice of the pending offer, I chose to let my Extension family know of my plans and changes. My heart was warmed again by the responses received. I truly believe there is not a better college, division or unit within WVU than the Extension Service. It is much more than a part of WVU; it is a family.

My current plan, while in constant flux, is to finish work this coming week. My last day will be Aug. 29. I will finish my employment at WVU using my remaining annual leave. My retirement date will be when there is no leave left. I will spend the first week of September in pack and prep mode. The weekend following packing week is a special annual camping trip. I want to camp with my extended family. And then depart on Monday. I plan two days on the road.  I have let the folks in Florida know that I expect to be in the area on Wednesday.  I have not heard back from them. This schedule is about 10 days longer than they would like. I cut my requested time in half for this schedule so I have compromised a little. I hope I have not started off on a wrong foot...

There you are. My calendar for the next couple weeks. Anyone want to help load the motorcycle and grill?  Anyone needing a slow ride to Florida?

Thanks for reading this far...

cz, 10:16 8/22/2014