Naugh-T Posted March 12, 2010 #76 Posted March 12, 2010 Swifty (who will always stand on guard for a land where the women are finally cheaper than motorcycle insurance!) Gee Swifty you have nerve telling us its hard living on a TEACHERS wage, and now you finally tell what your spending your money on, if you want to throw it away:mo money: like that give it to me Naugh-T:bighug:
Thom Posted March 12, 2010 #77 Posted March 12, 2010 :clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
gunkylump Posted March 13, 2010 #78 Posted March 13, 2010 .....But Finally Finally Finally!....I got a job I'd like to share this with you folks, there are many here in Texas and all over that have helped Lonna and I while we were down and as poor as poor could be. We have the best friends anyone could deserve, and there are many here that I love beyond words. Today, with the help of one of my best friends, Ponch, I was able to get hired in where David works @ Dicar as a machinery maintenance man. The pay is decent, 1/3 less than what I was making....but I have a job. I will tell you all here that I keep things close to the cuff when it comes to how we are doing. We have always been ok, but I have been as depressed and down as any other time in my life. Not being able to support your family wears on a guy. Lonna and I have been "homeless" since we packed up and left out house in Michigan in late October. Gunboat has been the best blessing we could have hoped for, he is one of my best friends and I love him dearly. Without him, we wouldn't have been able to come to Texas, and I can never repay him for all he has put himself through to help both Lonna and myself. I would like to tell you all that I am giddy with excitement, and perhaps tomorrow I will be. But today, I am just relieved, the kind of relief you have when you have been fighting a Gorilla for 7 months and can finally stop fighting with him. I am happy, and I am so looking forward to be able to make some money. I know we all complain about work, I know when it's 100 degrees in August here I will too....but I will remember that I have a job to be able to go to. No great revelations, No banners or Hoopla, just thankful that I can give my brain a little rest and get that elephant off my chest. To all my brothers and sisters here that said a prayer for us....Thank you. Yabba dabba doooooooo Brad!!! You go guy! I know how tough it is to have to pick up and move to find employment, been there, did that. Cost me a marriage, but not the kids, they stuck it out with me. Cost me some "friends", those that chose sides weren't really "friends" anyways. Kudos to you and Lonna for sticking to your guns, making it work, hanging in there! I just love great stories like yours with happy endings. Keep it up, the money will come!!!! Have an extra scoop of ice cream for Beth and I next time you get out!!! gunk:bighug:
Zfrebird4 Posted March 13, 2010 #79 Posted March 13, 2010 Rejoicing, and I hope the toughness of the first day at work in a new job went well. Keep us all posted. Best to two of you who are ALWAYS the best! JackZ PS ... riding tomorrow! Down next to the foot hills, of course! High 50's and sunshine. Good old Frebird! Jz
72ranger Posted March 13, 2010 #80 Posted March 13, 2010 Outstanding news Squid!! Hope you enjoy your new job! God Bless, oh and get out and ride!!!
Jerry W Posted March 13, 2010 #81 Posted March 13, 2010 That is great news. Ain't it great having folks like Gunboat & Ponch around? Those guys are awesome.
Gray Ghost Posted March 14, 2010 #82 Posted March 14, 2010 Glad to hear the news Brad. Looking forward to seeing you guys when we can.
99silver Posted March 14, 2010 #83 Posted March 14, 2010 Congrat's Brad, The one thing that might make a difference on that first check is when you look and see how much the state took out.
Jerry W Posted March 14, 2010 #84 Posted March 14, 2010 Congrat's Brad, The one thing that might make a difference on that first check is when you look and see how much the state took out. We don't have a state income tax in Texas
RoadKill Posted March 14, 2010 #85 Posted March 14, 2010 Good deal my friend! Relax and reflect. I'm sure you need it. Jay
Squidley Posted March 14, 2010 Author #86 Posted March 14, 2010 Congrat's Brad, The one thing that might make a difference on that first check is when you look and see how much the state took out. We don't have a state income tax in Texas Not gonna miss that I can tell you, Jenny has to get her money somewhere else Thank you all again for sharing your thoughts, I am very happy to have landed a job and Lonna and I are going to look at some places to rent today. Like I mentioned earlier, I'm relieved that I dont have to worry about how I'm going to make it. Get this bankruptsy behind us and we can start to rebuild our trainwrecked lives
Wanderer Posted March 14, 2010 #87 Posted March 14, 2010 "Get this bankruptsy behind us and we can start to rebuild" Been there, done that. Congratulations! It won't be easy, but it's a lot better than not having anything. Only know you from this site, but I couldn't be happier for any one, and it's great to here all the stories of our members, their friends, and relatives finally getting some work and maybe getting ahead.
Iowawegian Posted March 15, 2010 #88 Posted March 15, 2010 Squid, Just got back home after being gone a week...and it was great to read the good news!!! Congrat's to u guys and a big hug to Ponch!!!! He's a great guy!!!
mm482 Posted March 15, 2010 #89 Posted March 15, 2010 We are so happy for you and we are happy with you!!!!!!!!! Earl:thumbsup:
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