Chris Thomas
Posts:19
 | | 03/15/2007 7:47 AM |
| | Just like a big estimate with alot more narrative and fee bill that may be paid :0 | | | |
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Tom Toll
Life Member
Moderator
Posts:899
| | 03/15/2007 9:53 AM |
| | Chris, you have taken on a considerable project. We all wish you the best of luck and hope you are able to succeed in your endeavor. Good management and a good experienced crew is all you need. The key to success is to not allow anyone to tell you that you can't do it. Of course you can. Lots of work involved, but very doable. | |
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. | |
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Larry Wright
Grand Bay (Mobile) Alabama
Posts:53
| | 03/15/2007 10:27 PM |
| Tom,
An old pilot such as yourself should know that in some cases failure is fatal. Such as the failure to remember to wear your parachute while skydiving.
Chris,
Best of luck, do your homework, pack your chute properly.
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No one is absolutely worthless, at the very least you can serve as a bad example. | |
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Tom Toll
Life Member
Moderator
Posts:899
| | 03/16/2007 12:12 AM |
| | Larry, I never forgot my parachute when I jumped. I learned right off that the free fall is fun, but without a chute, the sudden stoppage is terribly destructive. Janice never forgot hers either. I guess a new business is like a free fall, lots of fun, but it can be bumpy. Of course, if you packed your chute right, then it works well, and there is always the reserve, just in case. There are those that do and those that wish. I prefer the ones that do and do it right. I have met so many people that wanted to learn to fly and some that wanted to skydive. They said they just couldn't find the time. I feel sorry for those who can't find the time to fly with the clouds or fall like a Pelican in search of food. | |
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. | |
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Jack French
Posts:42
| | 03/16/2007 10:20 AM |
| Chris
Good luck, we can all use the work. I spoke with you early in this process and you seemed stoked about this prospect. I hope it all works out and I am looking forward to working with you. | | | |
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Chris Thomas
Posts:19
| | 03/16/2007 9:31 PM |
| Received inspector certification today. Class was 8 hours and the test took 1.5 hours. It was very thorough on how to complete the inspection process. It seems there were 15 bids submitted to the state and they are now saying they are going to award 2-8 contracts. Odds are looking pretty good. Chris | | | |
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Jeff Sizemore
Gulf Coast Panhandle
Posts:7
| | 03/26/2007 2:57 AM |
| | Chris , any word as of yet or any fresh info ? hadn't seen or heard anything in a week or so now , fill us in | |
ACA. Jeff "Skippy" Sizemore
Florida Licensed 520
"wheres the storm at ? " | |
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Wes Davis
Lighthouse Point Florida
Posts:53
| | 03/26/2007 5:05 PM |
| | I believe an earlier post states the companies chosen will be announced on March 28th. I have spoken to a few people that have taken the class for this work and they were surprised by the difficulty of the final test. | | | |
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Chris Thomas
Posts:19
| | 03/28/2007 1:34 PM |
| I believe that 60% of those people in my class passed. I recieved a 94, and figured I would have done better. Today is March 28th, and according to the docs, the state should tell me if I recieve a contract today. I would be lying if I said I was not anxious. All I can do is wait... Feels like I am watching a cat 4 several hours from landfall. Chris | | | |
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Wes Davis
Lighthouse Point Florida
Posts:53
| | 03/29/2007 3:50 PM |
| | Good Luck Chris!!! Keep us informed. | | | |
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