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Topic: the other shoe has dropped--my company capitulated
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 765
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-09-2002 10:38 PM
   
Some of my close friends on M&M have e-mailed asking where I've been (and Sherra/73stp), and I guess now I'm ready to explain. As some of you may know, the company I work for (Willamette Industries) has been fighting a hostile takeover bid from Weyerhauser for the past 18 months, however two weeks ago the boards announced an agreeable stock price and the takeover is now under way. Nobody knows right now exactly how we all are going to be integrated into a combined company, what with Weyerhauser having their headquarters only 150 miles away and their own central engineering staff. Rumors are flying like crazy from total layoff to total integration and everything in between. As of this monday the 11th we will officially be Weyerhauser and on tuesday their director of engineering is coming in to our office with a "transition" team to work out the staffing details. I have worked for this company for 10 years and hate to see it end (if indeed it does), but frankly I have reached the point I don't much care. I would really only like an answer as to what is going to happen (either way--good or bad)rather than keeping me & my family's life on hold for the next 3-4 months (the announced transition time). I have other opportunities available (at much lower pay unfortunately), but would like to stick around in case everything works out and they decide to keep our office open and maintain the engineering staff. You can not believe the stress this has brought to our daily lives for the past 18 months wondering when or where this will end. I haven't really been avoiding M&M (I still drop in to give a quick looksy), however with all this going on I have been working massive overtime (being gone from the house over 13 hours per day) and am completely wore out by the time I settle in for the evening. Unfortunately my car repairs (new clutch and tranny for the '73 and body work for the '71) have been put on hold for the past year as well until I know where the finances are coming from.
Now, with that said I hope to get back into the swing of things here on M&M and hope to not stay away so much. I have quite working any overtime (screw them if they won't tell me if I still have a job) and am home at a reasonable hour with enough time to surf the net each evening. 
One other item, my wife (73stp) and daughter have been wonderful throughout this whole episode and without them I may have gone over the edge on more than one occassion, and for them I am truly thankful!!!
Hope to chat with everyone soon!!------------------
Duane
71 Fastback (his) under resto (351C-4V C6 auto)
73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed)
66 289/2V coupe (daughter Ashley's)
89 LX 2.3 convertible (daughter Amanda's)
M & M Member #730 [This message has been edited by 71RESTO (edited 02-09-2002).]
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 1908
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-09-2002 11:06 PM
Duane,
Hang in there and keep the chin up, everything will work out for the better. I had worked for GE for 28 years, 13 in Ft Wayne Indiana and 15 here in Kentucky. Then one day they announced that our profitable plant was being sold to AO Smith. Now almost four years later, I'm still at the same location, we got to keep all of our service and vacation. Work is far more laid back than GE, and the light at the end of the tunnel is burning brighter. Give it a chance, things will work out. Do the best you can.  Mike
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ragtopjr
Gearhead Posts: 2114
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-10-2002 12:46 AM
Duane Life has funny ways of working out, I know what it is like to have your entire life on hold, and not even be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel.Just keep your chin up and I know it will work out for the best Keep your chin up buddy I got my fingers crossed for you ------------------
Ed
Heart mods:Trick High flow titanium valve ported & polished Listen close: "tic tic tic" No folks thats not a noisy lifter thats the sound of big flow!
1984 5.0L LX Conv 3600 lbs 13.41 at 101.89 SIR
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 2378
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 02-10-2002 02:15 AM
Duane,YU DA MAN... With your charm and personality... Not to mention,,, ability and intellect ... You will do just fine through it all... We wish the best for you & Sherra... Don [This message has been edited by Big D (edited 02-10-2002).]
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 1240
From: Columbia,NJ, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 02-10-2002 02:51 AM
GOOD LUCK hope all turns out for the best.------------------
Mike & Robin
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
87 LTD CV
96 Ranger Extd Cab PU
99 Explorer Sport
M&M #- 890
MCA #- 4549
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 7821
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 02-10-2002 04:31 AM
Sounds like your family network is very healthy and functioning at peak efficiency, Duane!Thanks for popping in and letting us know whats going on. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Stewart
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 20031
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-10-2002 06:43 PM
I wish you luck as well. As you already know, a great family is the most important thing, and everything else is secondary, so you have all your ducks in a row there. The career will work itself out, try not to let it eat at you.We're here when you need us, buddy. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
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Wooden
Gearhead Posts: 527
From: San Jose, Ca. USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-10-2002 10:11 PM
Good Luck to you Duane! I hope there is only good news on the horizon. Sometimes change is good!
Later!
Joel------------------
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San Jose, Ca.
M&M #62
'77 Cobra II (White & REd stripes)
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I65Stang
Moderator Posts: 4671
From: Antelope, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-10-2002 11:14 PM
Good luck Duane!------------------
Tim M&M Member #35
1965 Mustang coupe, 200 I6, Holley 2300, Clifford header, true duals w/ 26" Smithys
1988 Mustang GT AOD vert, 15.810 @ 88.871 mph 100% stock w/ no traction
1976 Silverline Comoro 18' trihull ski boat, 188 hp 302 I/O, another toy
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 2520
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-11-2002 01:30 AM
Duane,Sorry to hear about your job.I hope things get more easy for you.
I know what you mean about how great familys help can be.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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Snake
Gearhead Posts: 185
From: Sechelt,British Columbia M&M1791
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 02-11-2002 07:33 AM
Watch that weyerhauser outfit,they've screwed over a lot of people in British Columbia,I Know a few Truck Loggers who'd like to run those SOB's right out of the country.As my Old Man used to say,Keep one hand on your behind and be prepared to move at any point in time.
Good Luck.------------------
Dave
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Ked
Moderator Posts: 6486
From: Don't Let Your Mind Wander....it's Far Too Small to Be Out There By Itself!
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 02-11-2002 09:49 AM
Good luck, Duane!
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AKBOSSMAN
Gearhead Posts: 2224
From: WASILLA , AK USA M&M #743 MCA #40857
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-11-2002 03:26 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Ked:
Good luck, Duane!
Yea and spend some quality time wit hthe family they love you alot to stick it out with ya! ------------------
WAYNE CURTIS
70 GRABBER GREEN BOSS 302
01 Sangria Red Focus ZX3
03 Boss 302 (5.0) (waiting on order form)
92 SHELBY 4X4 (K-9 IDITAROD LEAD DOG)
My old '71Torino GT
"If your under control then your not going fast enough" Parnelli Jones
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73STP
Gearhead Posts: 257
From: Milwaukie, OR USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 02-11-2002 10:44 PM
Big D finally got my name right! Oh, Happy Day!. ------------------
Sherra
Blue 73 Mach I
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I65Stang
Moderator Posts: 4671
From: Antelope, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-11-2002 11:09 PM
Lol Sherra!
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