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09-27-2009, 03:07 PM | #1 |
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OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
Since losing my day job about a year and a half ago, life has been a bit of a struggle for me. This weekend however, the world seemed to be smiling upon me and chances were in my favor. After losing my jobby, I rapidly lost all the things that go with it. The projects, the girl, the house, the shop, blah, blah, blah, etc. Over a year later, living with my mom, I got hired on a painting crew. By a guy who doesn't pay. And likes children...*shudder*.
Friday I got a call from the owner of an upscale restoration and rod shop here in town wanting me to come to work for him. Done! Another buddy of mine came along the next day and offered to rent me his old house and big shop for next to nothing. Again, Done! And still another buddy gave me his stash of early Chevy and Ford hot-rod parts! Dang! I'm feelin' like a millionaire here! And last night I got word of a rebuilt large journal 327 for 100 bucks. Well, my last paycheck from the painter bounced, so I had no cash (not the first time either). But once again, a buddy of mine came to the rescue and bought it for me!!! I put new gears in his '02 firebird and didn't charge him, so I can see where the generosity comes from there, but the other stuff? Maybe I have just been a really good boy this year!!! Well, I just wanted to share all of that with you guys. I am very happy and greatful that I have such great friends.
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09-27-2009, 03:11 PM | #2 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
congrats... now don't screw up the girlfriend part!
BTW, a real keeper would have stayed around through the hard times...
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09-27-2009, 03:15 PM | #3 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
Good for you. Integrity always goes with you and it usually comes back around eventually. Sounds like your earlier good deeds are catching up with you!
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09-27-2009, 03:21 PM | #4 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
That's awesome man! Good friends make life worth while.
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09-27-2009, 03:51 PM | #5 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
Congrats dude. Back in the saddle again.
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09-27-2009, 06:11 PM | #6 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
Hey--good things do happen to good guys. I enjoyed meeting you and getting to BS with you at some shows this summer, Hope the good luck keeps coming around. See ya Bubba
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09-27-2009, 06:54 PM | #7 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
good to see it coming around for 'ya!
one of the first things on your list should be a card port for your computer, so you can upload photos for us to see! |
09-28-2009, 12:52 AM | #8 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
I agree with Mark 100%
I'm glad to hear things are looking up for you and I hope it stays that way.
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09-28-2009, 09:18 AM | #9 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
Right on man...good to hear !!!
Really 'good' friends are hard to by...sounds like yot have some keepers !! F the chick, though !! Congrats !
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09-28-2009, 10:25 AM | #10 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
Good For You, Man!
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09-28-2009, 11:00 AM | #11 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
I'm a true believer in Karma.....what goes around comes around, good or bad, and it sounds like you have been spreading some good!
Oh and I second Jon about the pics
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09-28-2009, 06:37 PM | #12 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
Probably the same reason I don't charge any of my buddies for anything. Sometimes it comes back and sometimes it doesn't.
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09-29-2009, 06:24 AM | #13 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
Glad to here that Bud!
Sometimes God brings special friends into our lives who have much in common with us. I wish I had friends that would give me alot of parts. Maybe I would have my ole' 62 on the road now! Ha Ha... A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24
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09-29-2009, 06:39 AM | #14 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
glad to hear things are turning around things have a way of working out if you keep at it!!!
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09-29-2009, 01:09 PM | #15 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
Good for you! and I do believe karma comes full circle and I agree with msgross a real keeper would have stuck it out with you, so consider yourself lucky that you saved a lot of money before finding that out....don't ask me how I know hahahaha.
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09-29-2009, 04:23 PM | #16 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
"BTW, a real keeper would have stayed around through the hard times..."
__________________ "F the chick, though !!" Great news....the story will be a great one to pass on to kids when you find the right girl! If they can't stay through the hard times, Chief has the right idea!! MAN LAW!
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09-29-2009, 08:57 PM | #17 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
Thanks guys!!! This is the first time I have been this happy in a while! I try to do good to others on the regular. Makes a guy feel good and tends to show people that you are a better character who will always be there to help out, and not just because you want something in return. It also helps ya figure out who is going to use you, and who will be a genuine friend. And, as usual, no pics....yet!
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09-29-2009, 08:59 PM | #18 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
Congrats, it's always good to hear something positive in todays economy.
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09-29-2009, 11:20 PM | #19 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
Glad to see you getting back up and going most people are going the other way nowadays.
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09-30-2009, 02:56 PM | #20 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
Congrats good things do come back around...
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09-30-2009, 03:33 PM | #21 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
a good luck story is always good readin...awesome man.
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09-30-2009, 03:38 PM | #22 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
Congrats! What goes around, comes around... I'm happy for you...
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09-30-2009, 05:04 PM | #23 |
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Re: OT, but I wanted to share my good furtune!
Good to hear that things are picking up!
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