Raystown Lake anyone?

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Hello - I currently live/work in the Gettysburg area and I love it. But, we own property near Huntingdon/Raystown Lake area and are considering a move there at some point...and I wondered if anyone has worked at the local hospital or done any HH in that region? I guess even Altoona or State College isn't that far either. Our move probably won't be for a long time...but it would be nice to hear some input if anyone has any :idea: thanks!

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I remember innertubing and waterskiing on the lake, going home sunburnt no matter how much sunscreen (called suntan lotion back in those days!) you wore. On the Fourth of July, we'd get there at 7 a.m. and stake out a spot, then have a breakfast picnic and play cards until we could go in the lake. Of course, good old PA summers, it never took too long!

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AHHH...those days seem SO far off...especially with the forecast of impending freezing rain for tomorrow morning:o. I looked online at PA state jobs - there was a job for community health nurse.That is up my alley...I wonder if they will hold it for 10-15 yrs for me!

It would be great to live there and get off of work and go hit the lake for a hour or 2. I know from living near the beach for awhile that it's not an everyday thing that I would do, but it would be so relaxing to retire every evening to the mountains and know the lake was only about 20 min away!!!!

Ohh.. did you hear about our lake's newest "friend"..there is supposed to be a 40 ft long "thing" that is a vegetarian called Raystown Ray. He even has his own website (raystownray.com) - check it out. I have to admit I am a skeptic..but I got the willies once in awhile when I was in the water last summer...and found myself looking for BIG shadows in the water....

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Specializes in Happily semi-retired; excited for the whole whammy.
Ohh.. did you hear about our lake's newest "friend"..there is supposed to be a 40 ft long "thing" that is a vegetarian called Raystown Ray. He even has his own website (raystownray.com) - check it out. I have to admit I am a skeptic..but I got the willies once in awhile when I was in the water last summer...and found myself looking for BIG shadows in the water....

No worries, vegetarians don't eat mammals! ;)

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I live in Huntingdon County and have for most of my life. Due to the poor nursing jobs and little selection, I have to travel at least an hour or more to go to work. It is a nice place to live, but not to have a career.

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I live in Huntingdon County and have for most of my life. Due to the poor nursing jobs and little selection, I have to travel at least an hour or more to go to work. It is a nice place to live, but not to have a career.

I worked at JC Blair in the lab. Are you on staff there?

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I worked at JC Blair in the lab. Are you on staff there?

No I never worked there - I always found the money better on the other side of the mountain toward Chambersburg. I will always love Huntingdon County - it is home even though it is full of hicks!

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How about home health in Huntingdon? Any info or feedback on that? I do know that the local VNA there is based out of Altoona and has an office in Huntingdon. I love my local VNA that I am with now. My concerns -like I mentioned earlier- is the mountains/lanes you would need to navigate and especially in bad weather. Any good or bad things heard about it?

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How about home health in Huntingdon? Any info or feedback on that? I do know that the local VNA there is based out of Altoona and has an office in Huntingdon. I love my local VNA that I am with now. My concerns -like I mentioned earlier- is the mountains/lanes you would need to navigate and especially in bad weather. Any good or bad things heard about it?

Well the Home Nursing Agency and Hospice care is good here; however the problem is the pay with the whole county. If you are accustomed to living a life style due to your income, it is hard to adjust to that. I love living here, born and raised. It is safe, the people know each other, and the winters here are mild, except for occasional ice/snow storm. Drive a SUV and you will have no problem.

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Well the Home Nursing Agency and Hospice care is good here; however the problem is the pay with the whole county.

What is a ballpark starting wage do you mind me asking...for HH, hospice, or hospital? We are thinking about it more so in quite a few years...closer to retirement - so if it is just part time or something the salary may not be as big of a deal as it would be now.

I just enjoy getting away and to the mountains on the weekends for now. Sometimes we just drive around and check out all the different roads and state game land. SO BEAUTIFUL!

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Just wanted to say have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day! I am heading up to the lake in the next hour for a long weekend! The forecast is perfect and I am so excited!! Anyone else heading up for the weekend? Maybe I'll pass some of you on the water:nuke:

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