Very good personal news, on a very bad day-

[asdjrocky]

I thought a lot about weather or not to post this today. I've known about this news for about an hour, and I'm going nuts.

First, everyone here is a friend of mine. While I can't call you up on the phone, I can share news with you guys in this forum. Please understand, that all of you stand with me on this, because I couldn't have done any of this, without you guys!

From an e-mail I received just this morning:

"In short, we need help from folks like you. I've seen how well you work, how committed you are, and how much energy you have. I don't know what your plans are over the next few weeks, but there is an opening here in Boone County for an Executive Director, and I think you would be a great fit. It's a fantastic liberal college town, about 80,000 people, the third most liberal area in the state. It would be an honor to work with you again."

Seriously, how crazy is this? This was from Brandon, who works for the party in Missouri, and yes, it looks like I'm being offered a job with the Democratic Party. You all must know this is a dream come true for me. Something I didn't even let myself hope for, and yet here it is.

Thank you all for reading this, and I hope, on this very tough day, this personal news of mine, can bring a smile to your face.

I take all of you to Missouri with me.

[waiting for hope]

1. Wonderful Rocky!

That did bring a smile and thank you. I know you will be a wonderful asset!

[asdjrocky]

4. You'd better believe, when I go to work, it will be for all of us.

[Beaverhausen]

2. That is so cool!

Congrats! As always, :yourock:

[asdjrocky]

3. It's like a dream come true,

Just wish it would have happened on another day. Or I wish the e-mail came from the Edwards campaign. But thank you.

Whatever happens, wherever I end up, all of you are coming with me.

[Lugnut]

5. Very cool Rocky!

:yourock:

[asdjrocky]

11. This is weird right? This doesn't really happen to people.

[smokey nj]

6. I'm so happy for you, rocky!!!!

:applause: :applause:

[Silver Gaia]

7. Rocky, that is great news!

You've worked hard and deserve this. Run with it!

[Der Blaue Engel]

8. Congrats!

It IS nice to hear some good news. I'm very glad for you.

:yourock:

[frogmarch]

9. Whoooopeeeee!

rocky, I am so thrilled for you! This is fabulous!

[Ninga]

10. Hey Rock, I know 2 people in Missouri...maybe I can get contact info. keep me posted.

Congratulations and best wishes on your new position. I know you to be a quality person, they are lucky to have you.

:loveya:

:hi:


Good Luck !
:toast:

[asdjrocky]

12. I'm on DU for life Ninga. No way you guys get rid of me.

I might Finally have to get a real job, which for a guy like me, well, that's pretty scary, but I'll always be here.

How will I know what to think without all you smart people around to tell me?

[NastyRiffraff]

13. That's wonderful, Rocky!

Congratulations, to you AND to the Democratic Party in Missouri. You'll be terrific. Finally, some GOOD news today!

[asdjrocky]

14. Did you know that Boone County in Missouri is named for

named for frontiersman Daniel Boone? It is one of 114 counties in Missouri. It's right there in the middle of Missouri.

Man, I've never even been to Missouri.

[NastyRiffraff]

17. Daniel Boone? That's cool

I know zero about Missouri. If you've never been there, it'll be an adventure for you in more ways than one, just like any new place.

[MzNov]

15. Fantastic!! You will not regret it.

Having worked for D's back East several years ago, I can say they were the best years of my life. You feel like you are contributing to something that can changes peoples' lives. I'm still hoping I can go back to DC and work for a Democrat in the coming years.

Congratulations !!!!

:bounce:

[asdjrocky]

16. The median income in Bone Co. Mi is $37,485.

Thanks for the good words! I'm cramming.

[asdjrocky]

40. It will be nice to have a job that really matters.

It just goes to show you, you never know what's on the other side of that door.

[asdjrocky]

18. University of Missouri - Columbia

Home of the Tigers.

[lisainmilo]

19. WoW....told you...you were a leader!

Good for you Rocky! congradulations! :)

[saracat]

21. Indeed he is!

[asdjrocky]

24. Hey Sara-

Did you know there are two newspapers in Boone County?
Columbia Daily Tribune
Columbia Missourian (I think I'll have to learn how to say Missourian)

[asdjrocky]

22. Want to know the communities of Boone Co?

I knew that you did.
Ashland (city)
Centralia (city)
Columbia (city)
Hallsville (city)
Harrisburg (town)
And don't forget about the rest:
Hartsburg (town)
McBaine (village)
Rocheport (city)
Sturgeon (city)

This is the weirdest thing that has ever happened to me. Ya gotta love a place with a village named McBaine. How cool is that?

[saracat]

20. Congratulations Rocky! You deserve it!

[asdjrocky]

23. Is this wacky or what?

The latitude of Columbia Missouri is 38.951N. The longitude is -92.333W.

Bet you guys didn't know that.

[saltpoint]

25. Dammit to hell, Rocky, that is just fantastic good news.

Congratulations a thousand times.

You take that job and you pack those CDs and you kick some Republican hindend in Missouri.

I don't know who Brandon is, but if he has the good sense to hire you, he must be outstanding.

Congratulations!~
:toast: :bounce: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :hi: :dem: :dem: :dem: :dem: :dem: :dem: :dem: :dem: :yourock:

[asdjrocky]

26. I could not make this up OC.

If I wrote this as fiction, no one would believe it. You know we got three colleges there in Boone County. This should be fun.

Columbia College
Stephens College
University of Missouri - Columbia

I understand UofM Columbia is the Tigers. Plus, we have 24% German 12% Irish 12% Italian 9% African American and about 1% of all the others.

Also, don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing, but Boone Co has 46 cemeteries.

[saltpoint]

30. It's got that "true and authentic" feel to it.

How soon does this gig get started? November's coming pretty quickly...

[asdjrocky]

42. He wants to know what my plans are over the next few weeks-

So it sounds like it's soon. It can't be soon enough for me. Can you believe I have to get a guy named Nixon elected Governor?

[saltpoint]

44. Nixon -- LOL! This is the good Nixon the house fell on the bad wicked

Nixon already.

Click your shoes 3 times you patriot and off to Missouri you go!

[bobbolink]

27. Couldn't happen to a better person!

:patriot:

:hug:

[asdjrocky]

29. Thanks bobo, check your mail.

[Two Americas]

28. very good

Glad to hear this Rocky. Congratulations.

[asdjrocky]

31. John said it the best today in his letter-

"And, along the way, all of you who have been involved in this campaign and this movement for change and this cause, I am asking you to continue speaking out for those who have no voice, just as Elizabeth and I will continue to do. We need you.

Do not turn away from the great struggles before us. Do not give up on the causes that we have fought for. Do not walk away from what's possible, because it's time for all of us -- all of us together -- to make the two Americas one. We need you."

Our fight goes on TA. We're taking the message to Missouri, and beyond.

[Two Americas]

37. silver lining

Check you mail. There is a silver lining in this dark cloud.

[Horse with no Name]

32. Amazingly awesome!

For every thunderstorm there is a rainbow...:hug:

[asdjrocky]

36. Kind of a double edged day.

It remindes me when one door closes....

[pamela]

33. Congrats Rocky.

You deserve good things.

[Anywho6]

34. Wow! Congrats!

You will love it back there. I lived in KY for my first 35 years. Beautiful country and good people. The best of luck to you and I'm sorry we didn't get to meet at the Davis Farmers' Market.

[liberalla]

35. Wow! Congratulations! That is so cool!

I went to school in Columbia and have a warm place in my heart for that town!

Other than that, this is a hard day.

[Andrea]

38. Congrats, Rocky

This is the way things should happen, and yet they so rarely do: a good person does a good job and gets rewarded for it. This is a really bad day, but it's good to hear some good news.

[vanboggie]

39. Congratulations, Rocky!

I am very glad to see some good news today. I'm glad this position came your way. I've noticed from your posts how much you worked for JRE, and you deserve this. :toast:

[iris5426]

41. Awesome news on a sad day Rocky, Congratulations!!

You deserve it and will do great!

Rocky - Eloquent Activist Writer and Democratic Party Employee! :woohoo:

:yourock:

[spooky3]

43. Well done, Rocky, glad there was a silver lining.

[Plucketeer]

45. HOLEY CRAPOLEY ROCK!

If you're happy then I'm ecstatic for you! GO for it, Man! We'll be right here with you.

[zalinda]

46. Congrates Rock

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Kick butt!

zalinda

[MissDeeds]

47. This is great! Congrats Rocky!

Sorry I am so late to the party. I've been walking around on my bottom lip for the past few days and just wandered over here. How terrific to finally read some good news.

Give 'em hell in Missouri. My husband was a legislative recruiter for the Democratic Party in Kansas when we first got married, and if I do say so, he did a terrific job of getting folks to run in a very red state.

You will be wonderful and such an asset to the party. Keep us posted, and best of luck!