Dreadhead Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Good luck Acidbasement. Funding is very hard to come by at the MSc level in the US anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted January 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Hope it works out for you acidbasement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbasement Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Thanks guys. Good luck Acidbasement. Funding is very hard to come by at the MSc level in the US anyway. My supervisor currently has grants coming out every orifice, so as long as I can convince him that I can finish in a few months, he's probably got the dough. One of the benefits of going to a school in an oil-rich province. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Ken and acidebasement, hope everything works out for you guys. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvlgato Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Thanks guys. My supervisor currently has grants coming out every orifice, so as long as I can convince him that I can finish in a few months, he's probably got the dough. One of the benefits of going to a school in an oil-rich province. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Good luck acidbasement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Thanks you all for your kind thoughts and words. Stacy and I have been separated for 2 years and long ago agreed we weren't getting back together. Still, her filing hurts more than I thought it would. I think that it's the final (or almost final) indication that this part of my life failed. Also there is the fear of being without health insurance. I can always get relatively inexpensive high-deductible insurance and I'll get a job sooner or later and insurance should come with that. Good luck acidbasement. I'm sure it would be good for you to finish the degree. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbasement Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 I think most of us have been in failed long-term relationships and/or marriages. It's a tough thing, and it can take awhile to put them behind you, but it's essential to do so if you intend to be available when the right one comes along. My own experience with this was pretty simple (no kids, no assets to divide - just me moving out), but it was incredibly difficult emotionally regardless. I feel for anyone going through it. The lack of medical coverage is something I can't even imagine, given the bills I would have racked up in the last two years. Just a suggestion: we have nice women AND free health care* in Canada. Have you considered a move north? *not to mention relatively high taxes - coincidence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absorbine_Sr Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Don't look at it as a failure Ken, it's just the end of another chapter in life. You're a good guy. Work will come and life will go on. Good people don't lose, they move to the next step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 ^ This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffy Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Don't look at it as a failure Ken, it's just the end of another chapter in life. You're a good guy. Work will come and life will go on. Good people don't lose, they move to the next step. ^ This x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 I'm just realizing the side benefits of arranging interviews with some potential experts who are Purdue professors. Google Maps says it is only 1 hour 49 minutes to the FFF brewpub and therefore the HC Chicago crew! Planning takes on a whole new meaning now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 ^^^ Subscribed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Excellent. Perhaps you can identify meeting locations with cocktails in addition to the Violet Hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absorbine_Sr Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I'm just realizing the side benefits of arranging interviews with some potential experts who are Purdue professors. Google Maps says it is only 1 hour 49 minutes to the FFF brewpub and therefore the HC Chicago crew! Planning takes on a whole new meaning now. I am about an hour from Purdue Lafayette, and we have an extra room. And I am 25 minutes or so from FFF. And I like my Uncle Al. Keep these things in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I'm just realizing the side benefits of arranging interviews with some potential experts who are Purdue professors I'm an expert too! Signed some lawyer papers today on what could best be described as a laughable work situation. Next time we have drinks I'll have to fill you in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I'm just realizing the side benefits of arranging interviews with some potential experts who are Purdue professors. Google Maps says it is only 1 hour 49 minutes to the FFF brewpub and therefore the HC Chicago crew! Planning takes on a whole new meaning now. Al when do you plan on being in the area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Put the last two pieces of trim in the book case that I'm building for Lily. It's been good to be back in the woodshop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I am about an hour from Purdue Lafayette, and we have an extra room. And I am 25 minutes or so from FFF. And I like my Uncle Al. Keep these things in mind. Absolutely. That sounds great. I'm an expert too! Signed some lawyer papers today on what could best be described as a laughable work situation. Next time we have drinks I'll have to fill you in You need to learn some new skills for this one, but I know you're an expert. Al when do you plan on being in the area? Not sure yet, but in the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Excellent. Perhaps you can identify meeting locations with cocktails in addition to the Violet Hour. For cocktails once you are outside of Chicago it is pretty dismal. Two other places that seem cool, The Whistler and The Drawing Room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I think I would fly through Chicago so cocktail opportunity awaits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvlgato Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Depending on the date, I'd be up for a DOTU Chicago gathering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I think I would fly through Chicago so cocktail opportunity awaits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Depending on the date, I'd be up for a DOTU Chicago gathering! Depending on the date?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvlgato Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Heh ... clarify ... I'd be up for it on ANY day, and will definitely make it if that date allows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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