First time i regret joining a Chainlink group

So yeah, I guess i must join the unemployed cyclists group. I woke up today to learn that my company, Hostess Brands is out of business. Bright side is now i can do a ton more bike events!

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Permalink Reply by A.K.A Paul on November 16, 2012 at 8:58pm

Sorry to hear that. I used to be a route driver for Dolly Madison so I've been following the story in the press.
I hope it works out for you.

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Permalink Reply by Chi Lowe 12.5+ mi on November 16, 2012 at 9:11pm

Condolences Vondo. I'm doing daily 20's and weekend 50's starting from the South Loop. I ride early morning (5:30am - 7:30am) during the week, but I'm happy to link up anywhere on the LFP and ride for a while. Send me a message sometime and let's connect.

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Permalink Reply by Donna Nitz on November 16, 2012 at 9:44pm

So sorry. Wish you best of luck. Going to miss those products too.

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Permalink Reply by h' 1.0 on November 16, 2012 at 10:21pm

Baked goods for the most part need to be produced locally; I wouldn't be surprised if the jobs return quickly, just at other companies. "Why did you leave your last position" should be an easy one, at least. You can go on and on about how devoted you were to the company and how you'd hoped to retire from there, etc. etc...

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Permalink Reply by notoriousDUG on November 17, 2012 at 5:35pm

Please steal me all the Fruit Pies you can with the exception of peach.

I will pay you in bike repairs.

Thank you.

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Permalink Reply by globalguy on November 17, 2012 at 6:23pm

slut ...

notoriousDUG said:

Please steal me all the Fruit Pies you can with the exception of peach.

I will pay you in bike repairs.

Thank you.

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Permalink Reply by Bill Savage on November 17, 2012 at 6:38pm

Sorry you all got screwed by the Wall Street guys trying to take over.

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on November 17, 2012 at 7:19pm

I'm sorry to hear it - except for having more time to ride your bike.

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Permalink Reply by Josh.E on November 17, 2012 at 10:55pm

Sorry to hear about the job good luck hopefully you'll find something soon. Twinkie's are going to be hard to come by I swear this is the beginning of the zombie apocalypse just like in zombieland.

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Permalink Reply by DanGer 8.2mi on November 18, 2012 at 6:48am

one door closes, another door opens. twinkees!!!!!!!!!

Josh.E said:

Sorry to hear about the job good luck hopefully you'll find something soon. Twinkie's are going to be hard to come by I swear this is the beginning of the zombie apocalypse just like in zombieland.

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Permalink Reply by william on November 20, 2012 at 7:01pm

be sure to file for unemployment insurance. applying online is all of 20 mins.

I was laid off like you once -- no way I would have made it without that weekly deposit.

good luck man. ride everyday.