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posted by tina December 13, 2011
If you’ve read my previous posts you know there have been some big changes in Blue Moon land this past month. I’m starting to think of it as the Blue Moon Exodus of 2011. Stephen and Sam have left us for very good reasons that you can read in the previous posts below. We are still recouping from those two losses, they are both great people and equally wonderful at their jobs. Well… my knitterly friends, because the universe is a wild and wacky place and these things come in threes (We all know they do,I don’t know why I did not see this coming. I know better.) yesterday our shipping/customer service goddess Paula, gave her notice. Yup.
Paula and her husband Tom have had their house on the market for close to 2 years now and out of the blue, last week it sold. This means that now she and her lovely Tom can move back to the midwest where most of Paula’s family resides and where Paula’s heart is. We are very happy for Paula. (Repeat as needed through the day.) Truly we really are happy for her. We love Paula and when you love someone you have their best interest at heart. (Again with the repeat as needed.) So what does this all mean? Well, besides the obvious stress, adjustment and heartbreak for the chick that doesn’t like change or the people she loves leaving. Seriously, I feel like I have been so good about all of this. No big fits or huge crying episodes (at least not publicly).
It means that Blue Moon is hiring: We are looking for a production dyer and general production worker both of which are full time positions. Both of the production jobs are physically demanding. Hand painting yarn is not for whimps. Wool is heavy when wet and with dyeing you have wet yarn. In other words the faint of heart need not apply. Rosie says, WORD! I don’t mean to be negative it’s just there’s a romantic ideal that some people have about yarn and dyeing related jobs. We’re just trying to keep it real for all of our sakes. Don’t want to burst anyone’s bubble.
The production dyer job involves standing at a dye table painting yarn by following very specific recipes that I have created for each colourway. There is a lot more to it than that but that is the bottom line. You have to be able to follow a recipe.
The production job entails lots and lots of yarn touching. You’ll be rinsing yarn, hanging it to dry, bundling, tagging, skeining, balling and packing yarn and fibers. It’s a whole lot of yarn touching. If you love yarn and don’t mind working hard then we are the place for you. You can roll in it too if you want.
We’re located in Scappoose Oregon so you would need to be local to our area. We are a happy, fairly well adjusted creative bunch, that love our jobs. It’s hard work but we have loads of fun doing it. If you are interested and want to know more please email me, Tina ( depravedDyer) here:
Since a picture is worth a thousand words:
You ought to be deluged ! Wishing you great good luck in your quest. I’m too far away and too old to apply. But I wish I were not.
Cheers and red wine, Hazel.
posted by Hazel Smith Dec 13, 2011
Wow Tina! Sorry for all the losses! Goodbyes are so hard. I don’t like those kind of changes even though I do wish the ones I love well-----I just want them nearby! Chin up! I’m thinking 2012 is going to be a much better year----at least I’m hoping so! Tamara
posted by Tamara Scott Dec 13, 2011
Oh I do wish I lived just down the road. Like you, I hate change, but the perfect person always turned up on my doorstep when I needed them. You’ll see.
posted by Angela Dec 14, 2011
I wish I lived in Oregon. I would eat my Wheaties & pump iron until I could tote soggy yarn. Recipes, you bet! I did forward this to my daughter in Portland. She’s not a knitter, yet (muahaha)!
posted by Vickie Dec 14, 2011
If only I stayed in Oregon....... instead of Scotland - so far away !! How I would have loved that job ! Good Luck just love your yarn
posted by Neiline Dec 16, 2011
I wish I lived in your neck of the woods… I would do it part time, even for free time permitting:)
posted by Marisol Dec 16, 2011
You made lots of changes in Blue Moon land, But all changes are nice I appreciate your work. Keep updating.
posted by Paddy Power Dec 17, 2011
Damn! I want that job so bad I can taste even from here in Iowa. However due to Craig’s health that’s not going to happen. (Now dealing with prostate cancer surgery next week. Yep it never ends around here.) I know you’ll get some fantastic folks to choose from. Maybe in another couple of years you’ll have an other opening and I’ll be in a better place to try for it. (Provided I still have the strength for lifting all that yarn.)
posted by Alice in the Heartland Dec 19, 2011
You don’t know how much this would be my dream job. Here’s to hoping there will be another opening in about 8 years when we move up there! Lol! We have family in Yacolt (right outside of Battleground). Alas, we need to wait for the kiddos to finish up school.
posted by Katherine Dec 19, 2011
Oh Paula!!!! Most wonderful person and all round best customer service person in the WORLD!!! I’m so happy for you. I’m so happy for you. I’m so happy for you. (Wwwwaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!) I’m so happy for you!
And - because I am easily distracted from crying by beautiful yarn - WHAT is that incredibly gorgeous colourway on the far left end of the pole in the Happy Yarn Lifter picture? The one with grey and gold? I Must have this!!!!!
posted by sophia Dec 20, 2011
If only… If only the people we love never leave, and if only I could dive right in there. The commute from California, though… Wishing all all the best of the season. And you take good care of yourself for me, Tina.
posted by Alison Hyde Dec 20, 2011
The most merry of Merry Christmases to you, Tina, and to everyone at Blue Moon. In Sudbury, it actually started to snow today-how absolutely perfect. I’ve never seen a Christmas with so little snow, but even this light dusting is magical. Oh, how I do LOVE snow! I’m going to send another Christmas card. It is perfectly permissible to forward the Jaquie Lawson cards(she actually says it’s OK), so I would be very happy if you could forward it to all the sockateers because I don’t know all their email addresses. All the blessings of Christmas to all of you.
posted by Hazel Smith Dec 24, 2011
I am feeling to bad about your losses but i think you miss Sam .I want to give you a suggestion if you call him to get back ....
posted by keotykim Dec 26, 2011
As always, the photo at the top of the blog is beautiful. Ever consider dying yarn in those colors. I know jingle bell rock is available but . . .
Seriously, Happy New Year to you and all the Blue Moon Staff. I love what you dye! Jane
posted by Jane Dec 29, 2011
I love your photo, Tina. Frosted reds and greens look glorious. I’m always envious of people who can take stunning photographs. It’s certainly NOT me. I’m too lazy to carry around a camera(lol).
posted by Hazel Smith Dec 30, 2011
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