What's stopping you?

[MikeT]

Originally Posted by Pizza Man

I understand your predicament, Mike.

My employment situation (Electronics Manufacturing) is at best tentative. Work has been slow since December and is steadily getting worse. Although there have been a few bright spots, nothing indicates long term improvement.

I have signed up for the Meet and even paid the Registration Fee, but if things don't get better soon I may need to reconsider. Last time work was this slow I had to take a 20% pay cut. That would kill my opportunty to attend.

Yep, I am currently making 55% less than what I did two years ago.

[25 Year Honda Owner]

I am still uncomminted, lots of positivies and a few negatives. Like Jim, I understand why the Ohio area again!! Probably a lot more ROC'ers if the location was different. It is 500 miles for me which means a full day on the road going and coming. Hotel rates are ridiculous in the area and we have no idea about the price of gas in June, probably between $3.50 and $3.75. The possiblity of not making the Friday tour realy sucks!! I am still leaning towards going, billfold says no!! I would really hate to miss seeing old friends and making new ones!!!

[Pizza Man]

Originally Posted by MikeT

Yep, I am currently making 55% less than what I did two years ago.

Damn, maybe it's time to send the wives out to work!

[MikeT]

Originally Posted by Pizza Man

Damn, maybe it's time to send the wives out to work!

As I type this, I am trying to get a night job to pay for the gas I use on my 110 mile round trip commute.

In the last two years:

Gas prices have doubled.

Food has gone up roughly 35%

Water has gone up 15%

Electricity has almost doubled.

If I get the second job, I may be able to make the meet. We shall see.

[Pizza Man]

Originally Posted by MikeT

In the last two years:

Gas prices have doubled.

Food has gone up roughly 35%

Water has gone up 15%

Electricity has almost doubled.

Amen to the above and good luck with the night job.

[britimes2]

I have been waiting for more camping info. Also, I think I saw that our 4year old wouldn't be able to do the plant tour which means none of us would go on that. That takes out a big incentive for the meet.

[BruceRTL]

I won't be attending due to the distance and the fact that I only get 2 weeks off a year. But I'm not complaining, I'm not in the same boat as some of the people here I'm reading about. Good luck to all of them. I hope there work picks up. Anyway we're going to Peru for 3 weeks in January 09 and I need to save as much vacation time as possible, not to mention money. We will be with you in spirit. I would really like to put a face with all of the names I see here daily. I will be (should be) at the Sedona meet this Saturday.

[25 Year Honda Owner]

Originally Posted by Pizza Man

Damn, maybe it's time to send the wives out to work!

I mentioned this to the wife, she was not very receptive to the idea!!
On a more serious note!! I am one of the dumb butts that is living off his savings. My IRA is down about 13% and having to take monthly distributions from an account that is losing is not good business!!! After being around others that have retired; the smart ones are those with a military career, then got a job with pension benifits, then with SS get 3 checks a month!! Also those that spent 25 to 30 years with GM, Ford, Mopar, etc are doing very well also!! We have been in a resession since late last summer. The money guys just don't want to admit it!!!

[jimmychoi]

The main items for me would be the date and financial constraints. I would love to go though...but I don't think it will happen this year.

[FLA-Vyk]

This year it will be the 50th anniversary of Jaguar Club of America (JCNA), being held in Gand Junction CO, Jul 28 through Aug 1st. This is a once in a life time event. So, this will be my vacation for the year.

I can say from the past National ROC meets that I have attended, I know it would be a great event and I wish I could swing it this year. FLA-Vyk