Gentlemen.....

The day has finally dawned. Yesterday I received a call that I have waited for since September.

At 9:20 AM, tomorrow morning I will be interviewing with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for the position that I have coveted. I have to go through this formality, but I already know what the answer is.

I have been working my butt off since September to make this happen, the reason I have not been here (on the forum) as often as I used to be. Tomorrow that will all change.

The last interview I did was for a naturalist postion, which I knew in advance, I was not going to get. I just went throught the procedure to get an understanding of how the interview worked.

Tomorrow is different however. For the first time since 1996 (when the last guy retired) The Forest Preserves will have an on staff archaeologist....... ME!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

My hard work and wait is over. I now have 68,000 acres of woodland, ponds, rivers, creeks, hills and fields as my office. This will be part time for the first year and then full time after a year.

For the first time in my life, I will be a paid archaeologist.

By the way, since I have not been on as much I have MANY photos to post of knives................. MANY!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />



I just wanted to share the news with my SY Brothers!

Congratulations Dan - that is absolutely WONDERFUL news!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Grats. Thanks great news Dan.

Great news, Dan.

WOOF WOOF WOOF <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />


Congratulations awesome news <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

This is a joyest day my friend! Congrats!

you're the man!

Holy Old Bones Batman! Whoooo Hoooooo!! Fantastic news bro <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Does this mean when I go back to Chi, I can have loud, naughty picnics in the woods now! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I'm so happy for you and your family and for everyone who wants their dream job, you did it bro! You proved it is possible. We know it's your passion Dan and you will the best you can be. When's the party?!

Cheers to you Dan! "The Mayor of the Forest!"

Congrats on the new job, it should be great working outdoors, doing what you love.

Now THATS a cool job! Congrats!

As an archeologist what exactly will be your responsibilities?

I am happy for you, Dan. No more hotel hell jobs! I know you will jump right into the new job and enjoy it. Congrats!

Great news bro !!!!

Hurry up with those pics now !!!!!!!!!!

That's the best news I've heard all day!!! Congrats, Dan!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

congrats Dan!
I'm glad this job is working out so reat for you.
<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Congratulation !!

It's a luck to get a job you like, and if your efforts have brought you here, again, congratulations !

Congrats man!! That is great news!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Congrats man!!! Best of luck to you!

Congrats, I love working outside.

Thats why I'm enlisting.

That's great news!!

Fantastic news Dan. Congratulations!

awesome news

way to go

Good for you! Congrats.

Alright! Congrats! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

That is cool news.
Not as good as the fact that I am eating chocolate ice cream for dinner, but it comes in a close second.

This is a foregone conclusion as you said Dan.

This job was yours last September when we put so much smoke/prayers and well wishes up in your behalf. Sherry and I knew the moment you told us what you going for that it would be yours. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Thanks God the wait is finally over for you and your loving bride Cindy.
This must be a time to hoist a glass and say Thanks for all prayers answered. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

The wait for full time pay checks will have you gulping a bit till then,but at least you have that assurance that it will occur. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Cook County Illinois could NOT have a better more dedicated and devoted Archaeologist to hunt ,find,explain and preserve the plethora of past tools waiting to be discovered by YOU! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

What a dream come true. A lifetime position at your age is really hard to come by Dan,but to have the ideal job of your life is just a blessing beyond words I'm sure. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Enjoy the ride my dear friend, tomorrows interview will feel great! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
You own that position and NO ONE is even going to be considered but you! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Sweet dreams! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Peace,

Dave and Sherry,

congrats man!

Just fantastic news Dan! Congrats again! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

That is great it worked out, congrats!

Great great news. I'm happy for you! Many congrats from Italy!!

Congrats from your SY sister!!
Excellent news.

Congrats, bro!!!

WOW that is great news.

I know you have work like crazy for this...it is well deserved

Congrats
Dan

Sounds like the job of a lifetime,good luck.
Chickenplucker

My job, aside from the lectures and tours would consist of my surveying sites, check for looting, bring schools and the general public in on excavations, proper public displays and general protection of antiquites on Forest Preserve land. There is more to this as well

The funny thing is, they will be paying me to hike around and search for new sites. This is the best part and I can wear my smaller knives..... DM, MP, RMD! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />



I am almost there. Even though I know it is mine I still have to wait for them to make the call to me to offer the position. It is funny because even my friends have to follow the rules as the HR stuff is strict (county stuff)

I want to thank everyone for their support and wishes!

Dan

Holy Awesome News Batman!!!!


Congratulations my man!!!!

Sorry I missed this the first time. This is wonderful news Dan! Can't wait to hear that the deal has been sealed! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

not only will Dan have his dream job, he will be the best steeled man in the county! it's like he won the lotto!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Move over Indiana Jones, now there's Illinois Melone!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I did not want to start a new thread. But I wanted to let all of you know that it IS now offical and I will start this Friday at 9:00 AM.

I will then be going out Friday night and getting VERY drunk.

I can now live my dream!!!! And, I can now focus on the Yard again!!!!!

Congrat's, have a great career!

Congrats Dan! That's wonderful news!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I'll try and remember to drink one for you on Friday to help you celebrate. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Hahaha, that's awesome news, Congratulations again!!

Way to go, Illinois Melone!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Great flippin news man! Congrats , i wish i could be besided you getting drunk hehehe.

Have a good time and be safe.

Excusse me for be alittle lost, but Dmelone i thought you lived in norcal? Then i just noticed chicago. Did you move?

I don't know i havent gotton to much sleep so maybe my brain is messed up right now. If im trippin just let me know and forget this post.

"Ohh Danny Boy!" To the Mayor of the Forest!

like Rainwalker said, we'll drink one with you come friday night bro, congrats again bud, you deserve it and it's about time bro!

DMelone, Congrats!!!

I would like to come on a trip! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Alright! Congrats man! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Congrats Dan I am sure you are going to do a fantastic job. I hope someday you come up to Northern Saskatchewan to check out some prefur trade native stuff?

I am looking forward to some photos.

Awesome news, congrats on the dream job! Glad they let you wear those scrappers out there where they belong. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Cheers, D.