Snohomish, WA. will continue to be the home of Bob Carver Co.

[Ar9Jim 4,061]

After spending 10 days in Snohomish, testing and reviewing new products with Bob, the town really felt good. The air is clean, the mountains are beautiful, no sirens, and being with Bob was great. We had so much fun together. We have so much to talk about, that just sitting and having coffee was a great joy. Peggy, Bob's wife, has a career that is keeping her busy, giving Bob time on his hands. Bob is due to visit the Rockford factory in July and will try to visit once per year. When Bob and Peggy took me to the airport for the return flight to Chicago, it was tough to say goodbye for us, it was obvious.

 

Conversations since then, and a list of pros and cons, has made it quite clear that its best to start 285 production in Snohomish near Bob. Bob is semi-retired but can never stop doing what he loves. If we set-up in Snohomish over the new few weeks we will be fine for 285 production. 

 

Bob enjoys his work. Instead of bringing Bob to the factory on occasion, we will bring the factory to Bob, so he can enjoy it and we can spend precious time together. Time with Bob is an opportunity not to be taken for granted. Bob's company will be near Bob and we can enjoy it together. Heading west.

 

 

Edited April 27 by Ar9Jim

[BobTFM35 633]

@Ar9Jim sounds like exciting times for one and all and I am happy for all parties involved.

 

I took the liberty to look at the housing market in Snohomish to get the feel of the area. These are examples of what I found.

 

 

 

The area is beautiful. 

 

My personal experience was my return to the USA after being over seas for 2 years. I was greeted with the views of Olympic National Forest in our approach to SeaTac. What a welcome home it was.

 

Exciting Times!!

Edited April 27 by BobTFM35

[Ar9Jim 4,061]

Really is a contrast to a heavily manufacturing based city like Rockford. My wife is from the Philippines, so she has no issues with moving. She has no roots here and loves Bob and Peggy.

 

Snohomish is better.

 

[BobTFM35 633]

I agree with you on the contrast, having spent a few trips to the Eclipse factory during my working days.

[ChrisTFM35 318]

This is great news! Congrats!

[Zenith4me 1,159]

I lived in Everett, WA (in Snohomish county) for 25 years and loved it, however, I don't miss the nearly 300 days a year of rain.

[Will Meyer 1,617]

If you need any help or support, I live in Marysville, WA; less than 15 miles out of Snohomish. 

[iamjohngalt 1,814]

That's terrific, Jim. Really good news!

The downside is you'll have to defend the factory without an AR (unless Will brings his cat.)

Edited April 28 by iamjohngalt

[jjptkd 1,103]

On 4/27/2023 at 2:23 PM, Ar9Jim said:

Conversations since then, and a list of pros and cons, has made it quite clear that its best to start 285 production in Snohomish near Bob. Bob is semi-retired but can never stop doing what he loves. If we set-up in Snohomish over the new few weeks we will be fine for 285 production. 

 

Bob enjoys his work. Instead of bringing Bob to the factory on occasion, we will bring the factory to Bob, so he can enjoy it and we can spend precious time together. Time with Bob is an opportunity not to be taken for granted. Bob's company will be near Bob and we can enjoy it together. Heading west.

 

 Do you guys have a location picked out already? Will it be here in the town of Snohomish? sounds like a good move for all involved, I'd like to check out the new place once you're up and running.

[Ar9Jim 4,061]

2 hours ago, jjptkd said:

 

 Do you guys have a location picked out already? Will it be here in the town of Snohomish? sounds like a good move for all involved, I'd like to check out the new place once you're up and running.

The final location is yet to be decided. Bob's lab is in Snohomish, so the factory will be near there. Snohomish is about an hour's drive from his home near Seattle. When we are settled in, we can have lunch and check it out, Jesse.

 

 

Edited April 29 by Ar9Jim