Today we got the news that the Eagan Lockheed Martin facility will be closing. It makes me sad, it will be a slow death - will take 18-24 months to phase all the activities out. It means that there will be a steady stream of friends leaving at different times. I've only been there a couple of years but had been hoping it would last for at least the next 10-15 years until I can retire. Oh well, time to sharpen the resume and see what else is out there. There's always the possibility of moving to another LM location - which is nice to know. Something to think about anyway! There are some good locations we could go to, but it would be hard to leave family and friends.
On to more fun things - the barrel feeder has been a great addition. The horses have fully accepted it (like any of mine would turn down food!) and it fits well with the routine. I have another prototype that we created for a different type of feeder that I just need to find a place to hang it. Similar to a basketball hoop - it has a small mesh haybag on a large plastic ring. I think it would be great in a stall, but I don't have a place to hang it right now. Gonna have to talk to some other people and see if they would like to try it out and see if it works the way I think it will.
More to come on both topics!
Oh, Peggy, I'm SOOOOO sorry to hear about your job! Well, at least a year and a half to 2 years gives you plenty of time to look for another one. I'm here for you, my friend.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea you came up with for the barrel feeder. It has given me an idea for the small hole mesh hay nets I have. To put hey in them more easily, I could create a box that's open on both ends and fits inside each net and has plastic sides on the inside (maybe just plastic sheets). That way the hay will slide right in and then I can slide the box out.
I heard that on the news, too. I didn't realize you worked there. Sorry to hear that you will lose your job.
ReplyDeleteWe'll have to see what the future brings for you.
Thanks Sue and Jean! I'll agree Thursday stunk, but I think it's going to be alright. I'm going to keep my options open in an outside of Lockheed.
ReplyDeleteSue - sounds like you've got an interesting idea! I know how frustrating those bale sized bags can be to fill. I like the plastic liner idea and may give it a try next time I fill mine.