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Stormbringer · « **Reply #140 on:** March 06, 2004, 06:27:17 pm »

Web searches turned up Votechs in Moore, Norman, Edmund, OKC Metro area, Ada, Shawnee, Stillwater and others. There is also one in Lawton-Ft Sill. The Metro-tech (OKC) has a residential tuition price per 600hrs of 650 to 750 dollars. Max Montgomery GI Bill draw per month is 900 dollars (+) per month. That means I can use the totality of my pension for other things like running a household, etc. The trouble is; the hands on portion is not fully supported. That is once the curriculum is finished there is about 3200 hrs of grunt work before you can take the journeyman certification. On the bright side, I might be able to concurrently swing the carpentry training. So I plan to sign on at several union centers and then enroll while waiting in the union apprenticeship queue. That way if I get selected for the apprenticeship program I just start pocketing the rest of the GI Bill money; otherwise I continue to suck up the loss. Projected increase in demand for electricians is 7 to 10 percent in the immediate area of OKC. The question is if I want a job to supplement my income while in school or not. I certainly wouldn't mind more money, but I value my free time pretty heavily. Hmmmmmm.

At this point I ask the remaining union electricians still forum members for advice on the VO-tech Route and how to best find the work toward journeyman as a no experience ronin apprentice.

Sirgod · « **Reply #141 on:** March 06, 2004, 08:31:35 pm »

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At this point I ask the remaining union electricians still forum members for advice on the VO-tech Route and how to best find the work toward journeyman as a no experience ronin apprentice.

Stephen Nominates this as the best use of the word Ronin for the Month.

Damn, Jerry, I love the way you think Bro.

Stephen

Stormbringer · « **Reply #142 on:** March 07, 2004, 03:04:47 pm »

I actually forgot to check on when classes begin. D'oh.

Stormbringer · « **Reply #144 on:** March 10, 2004, 12:11:21 am »

A house I'm thinking about buying for while I'm in school can be found here:

Potential Home

I't is amazing how cheap some houses are here. In some places this would be a 6 digit home. This would become a rental property after I finish my training.

Toasty0 · « **Reply #145 on:** March 10, 2004, 12:15:01 am »

64,000 for a 64 year old, 1461 sq foot house.

Hmmmm...I think for the area they may be asking for a bit too much. Offer 57,000.

Best,
Jerry

Stormbringer · « **Reply #146 on:** March 10, 2004, 12:18:38 am »

On the down side it has one bathroom and a small .14 acre) lot. I have not yet been to the property to see condition or layout.

Stormbringer · « **Reply #148 on:** March 10, 2004, 12:34:04 am »

I need to call the agency tomorrow to get it.

Stormbringer · « **Reply #149 on:** March 10, 2004, 12:37:01 am »

It may have been updated, but I agree that asking for a reduced price as well as checking for problems associated with older homes is prudent. Thanks for caring enough to offer advice.

Also there re plenty of larger and newer houses in the city and surrounding area even at less cost but I love the facade. If it were on a country lot or at least a larger lot it would be irresistable. The web page says it's single story but the book says it has a half story. There is a room over the garage not counted in the square footage for some reason. I like the idea of a multi-level house. Even though this will end up as a rental in a few years I might remodel it any way. New bathroom. kitchen, dining room staircase.

Stormbringer · « **Reply #150 on:** March 10, 2004, 04:12:17 pm »

1205 SW Binkley. Easiest way to get there (to binkley st) is via Mckinney (?) road between SW 29th and Penn. 4 blocks down Mckinney. If the agent's info is correct and I got it all.

Sirgod · « **Reply #151 on:** March 10, 2004, 04:16:47 pm »

I'll check It out for you, But the SW part of OKC, is not the best area Too be honest. Give me untill tomorrow afternoon, and I'll Give It a look see.

Stephen

Stormbringer · « **Reply #152 on:** March 10, 2004, 04:24:17 pm »

Alrighty then. The picture shows part of the house next door. Kind of a hint of the nieghbohood. Did not set off alarm bells. But it's not much to go by. Your recon will help. The lot is tiny. 50X130. just two smallish trees in back. All things I dislike being a country boy at heart.

Sirgod · « **Reply #153 on:** March 11, 2004, 11:48:08 pm »

Sorry, I didn't get to It today, But I'll try to over the weekend Bro.

Stephen

Stormbringer · « **Reply #154 on:** March 11, 2004, 11:53:45 pm »

No problem. People who ask favors should not demand a strict timeline. I have almost all the time in the world.

Side note: Dojo mat, 600 dollars for a 5X15 foot strip (Macho brand.). Incredible. Barely enough for combination drils, tumbling drills or Kata practice. Sheesh!

Sirgod · « **Reply #155 on:** March 12, 2004, 12:14:43 am »

Yep they are very expensive. at the time I had my DoJo The tax number is the only thing that saved me. When I went to Century MA, there in DelCity, I bought almost 5k worth of stuff, but got a discount because of opening a new buisness account with them. Of course that was back around '95.

all the same, I'll check with a buddy up in Tulsa, He may still have some of my old MA training stuff, Pads, Kickshields, etc, That you can use.

stephen

Stormbringer · « **Reply #156 on:** March 12, 2004, 12:18:30 am »

I won't have a use for kick shield etc without someone to beat up on.

I meant practice with.

ActiveX · « **Reply #157 on:** March 12, 2004, 12:19:44 am »

Stormbringer · « **Reply #158 on:** March 12, 2004, 12:24:42 am »

Whutchu sqintin' at, willis?

kidding aside, It's been twenty years since I've practiced regularly, and my injuries will prevent me from using my favorite techniques. On top of that SirGod said he used to own a Dojo. I used to be an 7th Blue belt in Jhoon Rhee's original style of TKD. I don't think he has anything to worry about in the Dojo abuse department.

Sirgod · « **Reply #159 on:** March 12, 2004, 12:25:22 am »

Hey I'm your guy. Hell I need to get some practice back in anyway. We can even Get Brother Mush up here also. He's pretty quick on his feet actually. that Is If we can Pry him away from His Oil and Cows.

Stephen

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