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Topic: No Fords in my driveway ... (kinda long)
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lawless
Journeyman Posts: 36
From: Davidsonville, MD
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 12-22-2001 10:28 PM
   
that's right... I am "Fordless" for the first time in my life. But it's OK. My 64 Fairlane and all of my extra parts went to good homes.
This story starts in July 2001 when I quit my job as the chief engineer for a pair of radio stations in Denver, CO. The job was burning me out and not leaving me enough personal time. There were no hard feelings between myself and the company when we decided to part ways. I left to start my own broadcast engineering services company. I retained the company that I previously worked for as a client and picked up a few more customers. It wasn't perfect, but my head was above water, my client list was growing and I didn't have to worry about my pager going off while in the staging lanes at Bandimere.Then 9-11... long story short, due to monetary concerns from the broadcasters' parent companies, all outside contractors and projects were cancelled for the forseeable future. I was out of work in Denver. After a few months, money got tighter and tighter. With my family's urging, I decided to move back east to Maryland. I figured I would sell the stuff I could sell easily, put some stuff into storage, and load up the fairlane and assorted parts on a uhaul trailer and tow back to Maryland About 10 days from moving day, it became apparent that the plan was not going to work. I had enough money to get back to my parent's house but not enough to pay the bills. I tried to make it by selling the parts that I had, but it still wasn't enough. My Fairlane had to go and go quick. Through the help of some good friends, I was able to sell everything to good homes and get reasonable money for it all. I drove my Dodge 1500 (I know.... but I got a great deal on it) 1800 miles to my parent's house in Maryland, minus a hot rod, but with a huge smile on my face because through it all, I have a family that is willing to do anything for me and I can now see the smiling faces of my 4 year old nephew and 16 month old neice any time I want to. Now all I need to do is find a job before my parents change their mind and decide to kick their 34 yr old little boy out of their house Sorry this is so long, but I felt that I needed to tell my story. I need to quit lurking so much... Hopefully I'll be out hot rod shopping by summer!!! Happy Holidays everybody! Chris ------------------
64 Fairlane Hard top
289 4-speed -- SOLD to a good home.
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 307
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 12-22-2001 10:49 PM
You made the right decision, family has to come first. As things get better you will once again be the proud papa of another ford. Until then keep your head above water, be nice to your parents and please don,t buy a " CHEBY " JOHN  ------------------
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68 COUPE
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 18755
From: Saco, Maine MCA # 47773
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-22-2001 11:06 PM
Good attitude, Chris! Sometimes you need to step back and regroup. My motto has always been 'Some things may slow me down, but NOTHING stops me!' Now just start looking for an F-150 to trade that Dodge for!  ------------------
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IIGood
Moderator Posts: 1708
From: Arnold, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-22-2001 11:23 PM
Davidsonville, huh? That's a stone's throw away from me...I'm in Arnold (just outside of Annapolis).------------------
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lawless
Journeyman Posts: 36
From: Davidsonville, MD
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 12-22-2001 11:52 PM
Hey Frank-I spend quite a bit of time in that part of town since one of my childhood best friends manages the SP Adams Ribs and that there is a Bill Bateman's there. Ummmmmmm chicken wings...... spent alot of my post military years taking classes at AACC too. Actually spent more time picking up chicks and doing parking lot burn outs in my J-code 68 stang... drop me an email so we can hook up some time. chris
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 7679
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 12-23-2001 02:55 AM
I takes a strong, humble man to be able to take a curve ball for a strike, and still want to continue batting and not give up!Enjoy the snow this winter while you regroup! Stewart
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kwazykat
Moderator Posts: 4465
From: orange county, nc , M&M member #92
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-23-2001 11:24 AM
hi chris!it is a tough time right now
but keep your chin up
and be glad you are blessed with
a good family.... you cant top that.... keep up your positive attitude and you will be fine....
everything always works out to be exactly the way it is supposed to be.... welcome back to the east coast!
kaylin
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IIGood
Moderator Posts: 1708
From: Arnold, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-23-2001 01:44 PM
Hey Chris, I know those places rather well...especially Adam's (mmm...ribs). And Bateman's has some great wings. Mmmmm...And heck, I'm about a mile away from AACC. Just a little further up College Parkway. I work down at the Sam's Club in Annapolis. ------------------
Frank S.----MCA Member 40390
'99 Mustang coupe
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ragtopjr
Gearhead Posts: 2067
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-23-2001 02:19 PM
Some times the things that you think are the worst thing in the world that could happen can turn into the best
Good luck and keep your positive attitude, it will get you through a lot of tough times ------------------
Ed
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 12924
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-23-2001 02:30 PM
Your right Ed.Chris
When one door closes another will open.
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 1629
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-23-2001 03:27 PM
Chris,Thanks for your post,its nice that you can share with us.I'm glad you have family to help you in your time of need.With your positive attitude or already more then half way there.I think your will help us all.
I had to sell my hotrod,when I was 22 I just got married and guess what no money.I waited for 10 years to get my Mustang.If was worth the wait.GOOD LUCK.....SCOOP
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65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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66HIPO&more
Gearhead Posts: 2102
From: SLC, UT
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 12-23-2001 04:46 PM
Thanks for giving us the update. You have a wonderful attitude.
Sorry things didn't work out for your business, but you now get to be closer to your family and that's great.
Good luck, or hopefully a turnaround in 2002!
Best wishes,
Joyce
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Ked
Moderator Posts: 6257
From: The Rolling Hills of Sand of North Carolina
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 12-24-2001 11:27 AM
Hang in there, Chris. It's a tough time for a lot of folks, but at least you have the support of a loving family behind you. I too believe that everything happens for a reason.
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lawless
Journeyman Posts: 36
From: Davidsonville, MD
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 12-26-2001 11:43 AM
Thanks for all of the kind words. I have to admit, it's been kind of nice being able to actually enjoy the holidays without having to worry about going back to work right away!! I normally tend to be more like Alex during the Christmas season, but not this year.Happy Holidays!! Chris
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64 Fairlane Hard top
289 4-speed -- SOLD to a good home.
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