Looks like we are finally heading in the right direction with finalizing our move to Florida now that everything has settled down around here.  It's funny how quickly the man of the house can be overruled, but as it turns out, I'll be driving a friggin U-haul 3,000 miles in a couple months.  The quote from the movers was too high for my wife to feel comfortable, and apparently I didn't get my point across that it's actually about the same whether I do it or they do it.  Movers quote for everything, U-haul gives you a number based on miles not including fuel, hotels, food, etc..  With a truck rated at 10MPG ( and I'm sure that calculation was UNLOADED and NOT towing a Volvo ), factor in the time it takes and aggravation, I would call it a wash  ;).  OK, enough venting for me.
  So the plan is to arrive in Port Saint Lucie ( most likely, but possibly the very near vecinity ) by the middle of June.  I'm guesstimating that we leave ( or I should say I leave ) Portland on June 10, kick the tires and light the fires and make it a 5 to 7 day trip.  Much of our savings will be absorbed during the move, and with 2 kids, it's imperative that I find a good home/shop ASAP. 
  If any of you guys know of or hear anything, I sure would appreciate the info.  Thanks in advance.   
 
  P.S. My preference would be at an independent because my skills are more aptly harnessed in that environment, but I am open to dealership positions due to the fact that most dealers have good benefits for my family.  In a perfect world there is an independent out there with an awesome reputation and affordable benefits within walking distance that allows me to never work a Saturday because the too are die hard Notre Dame fans  ;)

PRESTON wrote on Apr 6^th, 2013 at 9:59am:

Port Saint Lucie

Nice  [smiley=thumbsup2.gif]

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Hey,

I just notcied something. your MAP is a little diffferent than mine.
What up with that?

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[smiley=lolk.gif]  Haven't seen that one...  I can see it being true.

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Post Date

3/26/2013



Title

Coggin Acura Technician



City

Ft. Pierce



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COGGIN ACURA OF FT. PIERCE TECHNICIAN

A great team environment and ongoing training are just a few of the benefits you can expect in our Service Department. If you're an experienced technician and possess the desire to make a great atmosphere even better, you could be the perfect fit.

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•Building upon your knowledge of industry-standard tools and equipment




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•Previous experience as an automotive technician


•ASE Certification


•Solid mechancial skills


•Valid FL driver's license, clean driving record


•Must pass background check and drug screen



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good luck, preston :D :D :D

Just open your own shop and call it, Blue Hair Automotive  [smiley=Grandpa_Angry.gif]

All the old retired curmudgeons will flock to your door like a herd of old goats  [smiley=smiley-face-groupwave.gif]

  I'll keep that in mind Diesel  ;)

That map thing was fun  ;D

Scandinavia looks like this:
http://www.scantours.com/images/mapsmall.jpg


But because all countries make fun and jokes of each other, this map of the "wild north" has come up, and can be seen on t-shirts, stickers, posters etc. Probably only in Finland:

http://mimmok.pp.fi/karu_pohjola.jpg

How 'bout Naples instead.

http://members.iatn.net/forums/read/msg.aspx?f=forum3&m=37593&fv=0&ar=0

close, but not close enough Crack.  Thanks for the heads up though.  I couldn't follow the link, forgot to pay my membership, doh.

PRESTON wrote on Apr 12^th, 2013 at 5:56pm:

close, but not close enough

I figured you must have picked Port Saint Lucie for a reason.  That's why I put that map up, so people might have an idea for the location should they run across somethin'.



PRESTON wrote on Apr 12^th, 2013 at 5:56pm:

I couldn't follow the link, forgot to pay my membership, doh.

Out of curiosity, are you kiddin' here?  You still have a basic membership, don't you?  You must be foolin' with me.   >:(   [smiley=cry.gif]  ;D

Still have basic , but you have to pay to get to that link I think. Unless it was just my phone wiggin out.  That's possible, this thing is junk, but I'm waiting till we move to get a new phone and number.