my application is in. references checked. and interview done. now just have the board vote on my employment left. the interview with the chief went really well. just short of 2 hours. with the chief saying that i have nothing to worry about and that the vote should go in my favor with out any problems quite a few times. so the vote is on the 8th, and i will find out on the 9th. and i can hardly contain myself. im keeping my fingers crossed and hope all will do the same.