What a week

[Ellard]

Hello all

Well what a week, due to the mining industry slowing and a structural change at work my job was made redundant  - I did initally considering the new position but I have verbally excepted the redundancy and after 17 years service it was impressive indeed (no real need to work for the next 2-3 years).

This all takes effect as of the 15th of March - and what exciting times ahead, might have free time for the toys in the shed and the vacant bay preperation for the Perrentie (awaiting the auctions). I will forward my new contact details to every one when my new phone arrives and home email address is (ellards.4@bigpond.com)

As I havent taken any holidays in 4 years first thing on the agenda is a good break and some quality time with the family - but it has started already with two job offers on the table (I will get boored quickly).

All the best

[digger]

Wayne,
after all the work youve put in I think thats terrible,
I know another nearer location wanted your services so I hope you find another challenge soon.

stay strong mate..
Say G'day to mel and the kids. 

[Diana Alan]

Hi Wayne

That's both sad and happy at the same time.  It's good you'll be with the family more of the time, but 17 years service, including injuries only to find you can be discarded so easily must be a sense of frustration.

I note there is your number in my call register, have been off colour all week but will ring tomorrow.

Diana

[Ellard]

Digger

It was my decission not to re-apply and I have no hard feelings, when you consider anything over 5 years in mining inductry in WA is rare for me to do 17 must be.......... - yes I have had the othr two mining SA based mining operations contact me (like Challenges)

Wayne

[The ho hars]

Sounds like you are comfortable with your decision. 

Have a good break with Mel and the girls,  see you in a couple of weeks

Cheers

[Phoenix]

A change can be very good for the Soul indeed, and it sounds like you have certainly earnt a break!

[numpty]

Nice to be able to make those sorts of decisions yourself Wayne.

Good luck in whichever/whatever way you next choose.

[Ellard]

News flash.

After a few days off, I am now working at a new mine site.

Fly in and out of Adelaide, 8 days on 6 off at challenger gold mine (tuesday to tuesday). I was made an offer difficult to refuse and starting Tuesday.  The site is very isolated with mminimal communications so leave a message and I will return your calls.

All the best

Wayne

[Mick_Marsh]

On the thumbnail map, you have to drive almost as far to the airport as the mine is from you.
Well, the mine may be a little further.
Good luck with your new job.

[Ellard]

Hi there all

Well first shift almost over - flying out tomorrow........hopefully (rain slows us down with non sealed run way)

All the best