Author Archives: Nick

About Nick

Hi, Nick and Silke Jager here. We use the Jagerfoods blog to update our families with pictures and share information, reviews and fun facts with our readers.

From there to here – The Minnesota to South Carolina trip

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Nick

With a Budget rental truck filled with a handful of our belongings, Silke, my brother Ben, our Silky Terrier Lily and I set out on a cross country trip from Alexandria, Minnesota to Summerville, South Carolina.  Over the weekend, with … Continue reading →

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The ‘Embrace’ video project by Craig Karolus

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Nick

I would like to share with you an opportunity to become part of a video project by recording artist Craig Karolus. Craig is making a video for his song ‘Embrace’, and would like to incorporate pictures and video clips into … Continue reading →

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The Big Jump – downsizing your household items

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Nick

With the new townhouse secured in South Carolina, it was time for Silke and I to downsize our personal belongings. The new residence offered a nice view and easy access to local shops and stores but it will be lacking … Continue reading →

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Who are temporary hiring agencies really helping?

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Nick

Being unemployed is a scary thing. This can be interpreted on many different levels; paying the bills on time, financial security, and a person’s sense of self worth all come into play. The economy has been through the ringer the last … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary Jager Foods!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Nick

Silke and I have a lot to celebrate right now so we want to share our excitement with our readers. To help celebrate we’re giving away a Applebee’s gift card worth $25.00 this month. All you have to do to … Continue reading →

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Columbia Sportswear Lifetime Warranty Repair

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Nick

Silke and I have worn our Columbia jackets for many years now and they have always proven their self worth. The name ‘Columbia Sportswear’ alone conjures such words as; durability, quality, and dependability. With heavy snow or frigid temperatures, this … Continue reading →

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House for Sale in Alexandria, Minnesota

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Nick

2012 went out with a big bang and anything but a whimper. On December 31, Silke and I listed our house with our local Century 21 Realtor, Carrie Hausmann.  Living here for three years has generated enough content on the Jager Foods … Continue reading →

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Ringing in 2013

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Nick

Happy New Year! We all want to start the new year off right so why not start this post off the right way as well? 2012 has been an interesting year to say the least. House projects, traveling, working, and … Continue reading →

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Trimming the tree and bringing back the Christmas spirit

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Nick

Maybe it was the weather. It felt more like spring then anything else. Here we are in the middle of December and it just didn’t feel like Christmas. Something was missing and I was unable to put my finger on … Continue reading →

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Roughneck Net – The Midwest Oil Workers Resource

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Nick

The California gold rush started back in 1848. Today we are experiencing the same dynamic growth and cultural change in the Midwest oil fields. What took place so many years ago may theoretically be the same, but that’s as far as we … Continue reading →

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