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Old 05-16-2017, 08:13 AM   #1
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Ditch Jigger - Next Chapter

Some of you know - and I just got a message from #### ( ) - yes Mike is moving to Finland. He recently retired and he and the bride are going east and cold.

Wish them luck on their journey though he will be without WiFi / Internet for a little bit.

Good luck M&C !

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Old 05-16-2017, 09:52 AM   #2
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only the best for you & your wife DJ ><><>ENJOY ><><

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Old 05-16-2017, 10:22 AM   #3
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Hope your house is on the water Mike....can't wait to see pics of some native-Finn-Fish
Best of luck as you move on to the next chapter of your life.
God Bless....and be well.

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Old 05-16-2017, 10:22 AM   #4
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Best of luck in your new world Mike! Stay in touch with us here at S-B!

Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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Old 05-16-2017, 10:58 AM   #5
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Learned a lot from you. Thanks and all the best.
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Don't think we ever met but best of luck in your new adventure.

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Old 05-16-2017, 02:02 PM   #7
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Finland?? Wow! Have fun!
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Old 05-16-2017, 02:06 PM   #8
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All the best to you Ditch and your lovely bride . Enjoy retirement !! Its been a pleasure to have known you
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Old 05-16-2017, 08:35 PM   #11
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Best of luck Mike. Sounds like a great new chapter in your life.
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Old 07-11-2017, 08:03 AM   #12
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First time back on s-b since the move. My PC arrived a few days ago, and I had to get a converter to handle the higher voltage (230v).

We live close to a lake, but unless you consider perch and the occasional pike to be exotic......

We don't have a car. Yearly pass for the bus is about $350, good 24/7/365. That's less than a monthly T commuter rail ticket, I think. We live in Finland's third largest city, Tampere. The bus takes us everywhere we want to go, including the airport. To visit relatives in the hinterland, rental cars are cheap (but gas isn't).

So far, nothing but great experiences with the health care system. I just got a bill for my last doctor's visit---17 Euros.

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Old 07-11-2017, 08:13 AM   #13
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Sounds great Mike. Curious to hear how the winters are and hope to see some great pictures in the future. Enjoy.
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Old 07-11-2017, 12:00 PM   #14
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All the best Mike and wife.

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Old 07-11-2017, 12:31 PM   #16
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I know we have never met but enjoy Europe! All the best to you and your family. If you are close enough, you may be able to go on a deep sea fishing charter!

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First time back on s-b since the move. My PC arrived a few days ago, and I had to get a converter to handle the higher voltage (230v).

We live close to a lake, but unless you consider perch and the occasional pike to be exotic......

We don't have a car. Yearly pass for the bus is about $350, food 24/7/365. That's less than a monthly T commuter rail ticket, I think. We live in Finland's third largest city, Tampere. The bus takes us everywhere we want to go, including the airport. To visit relatives in the hinterland, rental cars are cheap (but gas isn't).

So far, nothing but great experiences with the health care system. I just got a bill for my last doctor's visit---17 Euros.

Wow Ditch. Enjoy your new life!! I have always wanted to move to Sweden for the glass industry and the hot bonds ...
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That is GREAT Mike!
sounds like it is working out for you
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Old 07-11-2017, 02:49 PM   #19
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You mean sauna. Finns usually jump in the lake afterwards, not a jacuzzi. Even in winter.

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Old 07-11-2017, 03:21 PM   #20
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We have never met but I wish you two the best as I have a lot of respect for you.
I'll think of you while out catching and this winter as well.
Hell you can always stop back for a sunburn.
Please stay in touch with us.
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Wow Ditch. Enjoy your new life!! I have always wanted to move to Sweden for the glass industry and the hot bonds ...
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You and your DanielCraig fetish; bond is a Brit though...

Congrats Mike! Sounds like an adventure. Wetting any lines over there?
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We have never met but I wish you two the best as I have a lot of respect for you.
I'll think of you while out catching and this winter as well.
Hell you can always stop back for a sunburn.
Please stay in touch with us.
Actually, we have met. I met you at one of those "meet me in the middle" casting contests that they used to have on SOL. I didn't throw, but I came to watch.

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Old 07-31-2017, 07:51 PM   #24
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you're doing what most of us only say we are going t do in retirement...... enjoy the ride!!
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Old 08-01-2017, 11:52 AM   #25
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Actually, we have met. I met you at one of those "meet me in the middle" casting contests that they used to have on SOL. I didn't throw, but I came to watch.
In that case I'm glad we met.
Wishing you and the Mrs. the best in Finland.
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