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Location: Oregon | JRedig - 12/16/2008 2:15 PM
Jed, i'm curious what makes you think that? I've heard and read a lot of the opposite thoughts, it'd be nice to have or know a reason to think otherwise. =)
-Jeff
I say this for a couple of reasons. One is that good weather changes peoples attitudes, people feel better about life as the weather gets better. The other is that better weather brings more work, construction picks up, farms start going, etc. And finally, many economists that are studying this down cycle say that if you look at past cycles we can expect this one to start turning around in May of next year.
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| I work one of the big chemical co's and our situation for the product we produce is a sold out business.We are working 24/7 with overtime every day if wanted.We produce a polymar based plastic film called Tedlar,end use solar cells.The worse the economy,the more film they want.My problem this year has been having time off to go fishing.The other big product produced at our plant is Corian,being used in the building industry those sales are almost at a total stall.They will layoff from 45 to 55 workers very soon,this will go through both products due to union seniority.I'm lucky I have 33 years service and I'm in the top 30 out of 729 people as well.For me getting time off in 2009 will be a problem.Next door at the GM Powertrain over 2500 workers are on layoff.Accross the street Goodyear Tire just layed off 100 workers and cut back to two shifts.My charter fishing client bookings were down as much as 1/3 this year as well.Overall I will still be taking vacations as normal,I have found Costa Rica to be much cheaper this year,thats in mt favor.We still have the highest price of gasoline in all of the U.S. here in Buffalo,NY,$2.94!
Capt. Larry D. Jones
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Location: Verona, WI | It's weird how the economy can hit you though when you least expect it. I have good, steady job and my wife is a nurse and could work anywhere. We bought a new house last year when mortgage rates were 6.25% with an 80/10/10 loan and were set to refinance at 5.25%. Guess what? The appraiser came through and the housing market has declined so much that I no longer had the 10% equity and had to make that money up out of my savings account. A lot of people would not be in the same position to be able to make up the difference.
Shane
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| LarryJones - 12/17/2008 1:40 PM
,I have found Costa Rica to be much cheaper this year,thats in mt favor.Capt. Larry D. Jones
www.mostlymuskies.com/reports.htm
Costa Rica rocks!! If anyone is looking to get away from the cold this year - Its hard to beat Costa Rica and the amazing #'s of sailfish. I'm doing Cabo this year instead - the marlin bite has been hot...hope its stays that way in Feb.!!! |
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Location: Warrenville,IL | I'll put my 2 cents in this way. We are putting ANY muskie on the wall now for $75. And even at THAT price we still have time to do other jobs.
Times are tough all over. Weather the storm and in a couple years we're all gonna be doing good again. We have no other choice. |
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Location: Land of the Musky | Just found out today that no raises will be given this year. That was good news to me! I thought it was going to be worse. Heck, I would even vote for a 10% pay cut if I knew the alternative was to fire 10% of the workers. (If that is what it came down to). Best Buy in MN is doing very bad right now too.
Plus its colder than crap here!
Here is how you know its COLD in Minnesota. Your pet deer just stands there all day long...
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Santa is going to be PISSED! |
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| Well I hope Exxon Mobile and the other producers are getting fatter and fatter on the big ol steaks and lobsters they are eating. They made their money when they could and now that we are in the dumps im sure they really dont give a rats heinder!
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Location: East Troy, WI | yeah the way the economy is... its hard to justify spending 20-30 bucks on a lure come "show" time...
for all you guys who haven't found X-mas gifts for the kids.... KB toys (all 160 of them) are closing... everything is 30% off in store right now...
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| tacklebooty - 12/17/2008 7:57 PM
Here is how you know its COLD in Minnesota. Your pet deer just stands there all day long...
He's looking a little skinny, maybe you ought to buy a few bags of corn for him? |
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Location: Greenfield, WI | I chose to fish and hunt as much or more than I ever had.
My Mom had called me just before Memorial Day Weekend to ask me, what she thought was an obvious question and answer, "You aren't really still going up north fishing with gas prices over $4/gal, are you?"
My instant response was, "Absolutely! I don't plan on standing at the pearly gates of Heaven declaring that I saved $20 on gas instead of spending a weekend on the water with my son and friends! Absolutely I'm going!"
What happens if gas is $5 next year, or $6 the year after that? Would that mean I stay home three years in a row? You don't get that time back! I'm having to make adjustments just like everyone else, but I'm still living my life to its fullest as long as I am able! |
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| guys you are correct. if your fortunate to cover the bills enjoy life within your means. if i could not fish i would be even nuttier.. some folks go to the bar, some to shows. i choose to fish. |
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