Well I think I just accepted my first regional manager position.  Not sure how I feel about that yet.  I was always going to wait until I got "older" to hang up my hood and become an inspector.  One thing led to another and many factors, not the least of which was the shortage of inspectors led me to pursue a career in inspection a few years back.  I've enjoyed it thoroughly and I still am fortunate enough to be one of the people that can say I like going to work every day (well almost every day).  This trade has always been, and continues to be very good to a kid who came from the wrong side of the tracks in a boomtown in Alaska.  My life has always seemed like a series of "it seemed like a good idea at the time" moments that are strung together to me and the fact that I'm older hasn't changed that much.  I guess what I'm trying to say, in a nutshell is I feel pretty fortunate to be doing what I am.  I've always loved this work and the places and people that go along with it.  I just miss looking around for the old guy to ask questions of.  I'm only 45, but I realized awhile back. . . . .I am the old guy. 

Good luck with the  new job Dutch!!

Al