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Posted By: Rob Ray

49 Y.O.,married... no progeny. Live in greenpoint,Brooklyn.
My mother's great uncle (nap rucker) was a turn-of-the-century pitcher. A visit to him when I was very young (around '69 or '70)got me interested in baseball history. I've been interested ever since.Had a very large vintage collection at one time;sold most of it several years ago...but thanks to this forum I've got a great place to lurk!
I've been steadily employed in television and radio since 1980,and after 25 years with the same company (Lifetime television),my department is about to be forcibly-relocated to CA,and we aren't being asked to come along...new programming execs want their own folks.
So,like Peter,I may also be in the mood for a career change. No way I'll make the money I made here anywhere else,especially seeing as only a month ago I was promoted to senior management. TV is a young-person's business now.
New Mexico looks really good about now.Instead of retiring there later,my wife and I may relocate there when I (hopefully) get my severance and I'll look for work there. Much less pay,hopefully a better lifestyle. We love Albuquerque and Santa Fe and the mountains. I've also done voice overs for many years on the side;maybe I"ll look into that.
My wife's from texas (dallas by way of denton and wellington),and her family said "why don't ya'all move down here!" Very tempting,but the driving,according to my wife,would take its toll.
ANYWAY...I'll miss the NY shows (broadway AND the card shows!),but thanks to you guys I'll have a familiar place to visit every day (thanks Leon!)
Rob Brooklyn,NY (maybe not for long)