Summer plans
So, what are our plans now that we’re back in Florida? Well, one of the reasons we were trying to get to the Bahamas and then on to the Dominican Republic was because Jeff had an opportunity to work in a clinic in Haiti. We were afraid to take the boat to Port Au Prince because of security issues, but it would have been nice for it to at least have been in the general vicinity. Now that we’re in Marathon, he just went ahead and bought airline tickets to fly to Haiti and will work there in June. In late July he starts his first assignment as a regular Veterans Administration employee.
For the last 2 years, Jeff has been working as a temp doctor in a myriad of locations. But because he is considered an independent contractor there are no benefits associated with the job such as retirement or health care. While surfing the web a few months ago, we found out the the government is now hiring doctors to do much the same thing he’s already doing – filling in at VA clinics and hospitals who for some reason are working shorthanded – and they are providing all the benefits such as pension, health care and even paid vacation and sick days. The great part is the job is only 6 months a year. Perfect for earning money during hurricane season and allowing us to continue to travel during the rest of the year. And with one kid graduating from high school in the next few months, as well as 2 others close on her heels, the steady income will be welcome.
So this summer my job is getting Lisa graduated, and getting Kittywake to shine.
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Dear Kittywake,
I am a legitimate TV Producer from NY eager to share some information with you regarding a kids TV show I am developing called “Kruisin Kids, Island Adventures”. I would love to email you some more information, your family would be prefect for this docu-reality series! I hope to hear from you. Sincerely,
Brooke Troisi
Hi Brooke,
I’m not sure how much my kids would like being “in the spotlight” but you can send me some information. Email is kittle at kittywake.us
So, does that mean you will be staying in Florida for the summer?
Hi Sue-
Thanks, I sent you an email and I appreciate the opportunity to further explain.
Hope to hear from you.
Brooke
Any news where Jeff will start in July, and or where Kittywake will be??
Did you ever get the diesel outboard?
jtn
Well, I’ll write more about the diesel – we ‘re kicking ourselves now for not having it installed before we left. It’s still just a big hunk of metal hogging up my center deck.
Kittywake will be in Marathon for the summer. The moorings here are rated for a big hurricane and we’ll be beefing up our lines. God will really be in control of what happens (or hopefully what doesn’t happen!)
Jeff was hoping to work in Florida but doesn’t want to go back to the Orlando district so we’re kind of on hold with the job right now until we hear back on some phone calls. The next closest opening is South Carolina.
I guess Jeff is hinting that you should install it while he is off working?