Greetings Phellow PhotograPhers!

I'm not going to be around much anymore, at least not for a while. I am finally one of the people that is not within the 10%. For the past year or so I have been unemployed and as of today, that is no longer the case. The reason I won't be around so much anymore is that my profession keeps me away from home for weeks at a time and I haven't got a lap top yet.
I am a freight trasportation/distibution specialist. My job is to travel country assuring freight gets to is delivery location in a safe and timely manner. It's great work, I get a sweet company vehicle and I get to travel this awesome country and Canadia on someone else's dime. It's a job I've wanted ever since I was a little kid and it's been my passion. Been doing it pretty much ever since I got out of the Marines in '96.
After I get settled in with this company, I may take a few figures out with me and get their picture in various parts of the country. When I get home I'll make sure to sure to pop in and see what's the haps on this awesome site.

In the past year or so this site and a couple others have helped me keep my sanity through out my unemployment. It got me outside in the melt-your-brain sun of Phoenix and now in the we-have-all-four-seasons weather of Portland and away from the TV or video games. Heck, I even lost some weight since my mind was occupied by the photography instead of eating out of bordom.
Sure I probably spent more money than I had on Joes because of you people, (seriously, I just wanted a small collection of Marines and SEALs and a couple of vehicles, but you guys kept upping the anty, making me want more) but it's been worth it. I'm a pretty decent artist, but I had been pretty uninspired that past few years when it comes to drawing, but getting out and taking pictures of these 3 3/4 inch tall people has really let the creative juices. You guys set a pretty high bar that I enjoy trying to reach, and your awesome compliments and comments make me want by-pass the bar I had just set for myself.
But best of all, I've met some really great people here like Frank, Scot, Russ, Norman and Dan to name a few, some of whom I've also had the privelage of meeting in real life. Hopefully with this job I'll be able to meet a few more of you.

So thank you folks for helping me keep my sanity for the past year and keep up the awesome work you've been doing and I'll post when ever I can, even it's just to comment on a great picture.

Otto the Otter

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The United States will conquer Terrorism with the help of God and a few Marines.

Some people, when trying to avoid thinking about those things that cause them pain, turn to drink, or perhaps food, or drugs... I turn not to any of those... I collect action figures, turning my mind to the hunt, so that I might find a mote of peace... Over the years, I've found that alcoholism is much more socially acceptable by far.

I hear ya bro I recently got a new job as of Monday :P working for Amazon customer support so who knows I may end up speaking with ye over the phone some day. its though work .7am to 5:15pm. by the time i get out nothings open plus so far its 5 days a week !! but there's an option once fully trained for 4 10Hr shifts .good luck bro

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"I'm a lead farmer Motherf*%$er"

We'll wait You here!
Good luck and good life!

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My collection:

http://www.joedios.com/dioramas/bro...r&imageuser=444

Best wishes on the new job!

I wish you nothing but complete success! Your a great friend Otto! Don't be too much of a stranger though!

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Discipline is the key to a successful marriage!

Booo I'm jealous. I'm still looking.

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EBAY ALTERNATIVES

Make dat paper kid.

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Good for you Otto!! Pack a Joe bag!!

btw don't forget two things . a camera and a random joe or cobra. (that way you can document trips and stuff ).

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"I'm a lead farmer Motherf*%$er"