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| jsayre914 |
 Feb 3 2016, 04:57 PM
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Speed Up !!!  Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
Hey guys (and gals)
It has been a really rough year for me. I dropped off of 914world for the last year or more, I am doing the best I can, making the best of my situation, what else is there to do? My 914 has been down since Sept 2014, blew a plug out of the hole! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) Pulled the motor, put new threads in the head, and zero compression. Planned on pulling the head and fixing before Hershey 2015 if you remember this thread JOE EMERGENCY THREAD lol however...... Things went south with my marriage of 10 years and I separated from my wife in Jan of 2015. Car went into storage along with whatever other items I had to store. House was sold, I am now in a studio apartment in York City a few blocks from where I was living. The last year has been court. court. custody. court. etc. etc. Nothing is resolved and seems no end in sight, some of you can relate I am sure. Not much time for 914world or hobbys, working all the time day and night trying to stay above water. On the bright side, my apartment did come with a garage, and I have a great Landlord who figured out real quick that I have some handyman skills, so he gave me permission to fix up the garage when I first got the apartment. I do get my kids on the weekends and I am doing just fine. Thank you for checking in on me, I do feel like 914world will always be family. I will get it all figured out and one day be back every day to post ridiculous pictures of snow and 914s and stereos etc etc And of course I took a picture, what the heck is a thread without a pic lol (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (my 914 during the blizzard a week ago) Attached thumbnail(s)  
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| porschetub |
Feb 3 2016, 05:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,702 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(jsayre914 @ Feb 4 2016, 11:57 AM)  Hey guys (and gals) It has been a really rough year for me. I dropped off of 914world for the last year or more, I am doing the best I can, making the best of my situation, what else is there to do? My 914 has been down since Sept 2014, blew a plug out of the hole! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) Pulled the motor, put new threads in the head, and zero compression. Planned on pulling the head and fixing before Hershey 2015 if you remember this thread JOE EMERGENCY THREAD lol however...... Things went south with my marriage of 10 years and I separated from my wife in Jan of 2015. Car went into storage along with whatever other items I had to store. House was sold, I am now in a studio apartment in York City a few blocks from where I was living. The last year has been court. court. custody. court. etc. etc. Nothing is resolved and seems no end in sight, some of you can relate I am sure. Not much time for 914world or hobbys, working all the time day and night trying to stay above water. On the bright side, my apartment did come with a garage, and I have a great Landlord who figured out real quick that I have some handyman skills, so he gave me permission to fix up the garage when I first got the apartment. I do get my kids on the weekends and I am doing just fine. Thank you for checking in on me, I do feel like 914world will always be family. I will get it all figured out and one day be back every day to post ridiculous pictures of snow and 914s and stereos etc etc And of course I took a picture, what the heck is a thread without a pic lol (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (my 914 during the blizzard a week ago) Feel for you man,life throws a few curved balls eh,went through hell with my wifes passing @ end of 2014,places like this help take your mind of the BS around you,car time is good to take your mind of things also. Good luck with your new life. |
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| jsayre914 |
Feb 3 2016, 05:09 PM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Just because you guys sent me an email to check on me, I got enough motivation to send an email to Tony. going to try to have the 914 on his lift this Monday, then at least he can tell me what I broke this time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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| struckn |
Feb 3 2016, 05:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,069 Joined: 9-November 11 From: South Central York Pennsyvania Member No.: 13,764 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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Hi Joe, sorry to hear of you troubles, but happy to know you're still around and working on your 914. You're a Living Legend, and each year we hang on every Post as to "will he make it to Hershey?" Come to think of it, you're not alone in your quest you know. Zach hasn't been heard from in a while, hopefully he'll get his Megasquirt gremlins worked out. If you need a ride, hopefully not, to the goings on in Hershey, let me know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| jsayre914 |
Feb 3 2016, 06:09 PM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(struckn @ Feb 3 2016, 06:39 PM) . You're a Living Legend, and each year we hang on every Post as to "will he make it to Hershey?" living legend.... LMFAO thank you Doug |
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| Big Len |
Feb 3 2016, 06:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,747 Joined: 16-July 13 From: Edgewood, New Mexico Member No.: 16,126 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I feel your pain.
As someone who went through what you're going through (and add not only a trial, but an appeal as plaintiff wasn't happy with the court's decsion), let me give you the my advise. Limit your emotions as best you can. You MUST approach this as a business deal. The past history doesn't mean shit anymore, it's the future only. Always try to be the better person, not that you have to give in to every bs demand, but for the kids. Never say anything bad about your ex in front of them. And believe me, it will get better over time. |
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| DBCooper |
Feb 3 2016, 06:33 PM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Big Len @ Feb 3 2016, 04:10 PM) Never say anything bad about your ex in front of them. And believe me, it will get better over time. True, that. I never said anything bad and now, almost twenty years later, my kids tell ME about those same things I never talked about. Funny how it evolves, but always for the better. Couldn't have gotten worse, could it? Better all the time. |
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| Cairo94507 |
Feb 3 2016, 06:43 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,791 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California 
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Feel your pain, probably most of us can relate. I went through divorce in 1984 and it cost me everything I had at the time. Fortunately we had no children.
Been married 30 years now and lucky to have found the woman I have who puts up with me and my car hobby. Keep your head up and let the past go. Glad to see you back on here. I hope you get the 914 running to help relieve some of the stress. Cheers my friend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| 914_teener |
Feb 3 2016, 07:37 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,200 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
Joe.....
Hang in there. Time will heal all. I have been through this as well. I kept my car through it all.....kept me sane.....ironically if you can believe that. . |
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| mepstein |
Feb 3 2016, 07:47 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,295 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Hi Joe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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| BeemerSteve |
Feb 3 2016, 08:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 2-September 15 From: Van Zandt, Wa Member No.: 19,123 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hello Joe!
I don't know you but I share your situation. After 25 years of marriage, 2 daughters, 4 houses and many, many memories my now ex wanted to be single again. Maybe her midlife kicked in (she's 12 yrs younger I'm 63) but the facts were there and she was making my life miserable so I decided to give her what she wanted. She didn't understand the impact she would place on our children during and after the divorce but wouldn't reconcile and continued her quest. My daughters thought I abandoned them which in reality the Mom did by breaking the family up. Anyway, after the divorce lawyers got their cut, she got most of my retirement and splitting the house in half in a down turned economy, my business taking a big economic hit, child support and loosing 175k I moved on. I'm now trying to build back my retirement, my business and not take life to serious yet. Its been almost 5 years since the divorce my kids are now talking to me and most of all I don't hear from the ex complaining about "what she wants"! Life for me is a start over and one of the biggest things that's keeping me going is my 914 project that one day when finished I will enjoy driving. I can only say.....pick something YOU enjoy doing and love to do just go for it everything else will fall into place then (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) get better. |
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| Puebloswatcop |
Feb 3 2016, 08:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,389 Joined: 27-December 14 From: Mineola, Texas Member No.: 18,258 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Welcome Back Joe. I know what you are going through been there myself (twice) but it gets better. You got the 914 so go have fun and live a little. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| r_towle |
Feb 3 2016, 09:32 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,584 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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The legend of Joe continues.
so, joe, will you be driving your car to Hershey this year? Rich |
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| euro911 |
Feb 4 2016, 02:22 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,849 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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I never know what to say when it comes to a divorce ... "sorry to hear", or "glad to hear" - I guess it all depends on the particular circumstances, eh? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
In any event, glad to see you back on the forum, and only wishing the best for you, Joe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| CatDaddy60 |
Feb 4 2016, 03:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: 30-January 13 From: Austin Tx Member No.: 15,451 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Glad your talking. And that your back. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and its not a train. Welcome back.
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| 76-914 |
Feb 4 2016, 04:50 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,505 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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Sorry for your loss and glad your back. You need to visit the "Bro Den" thread in the Sandbox (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) where your plight can be truly appreciated. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| EdwardBlume |
Feb 4 2016, 06:34 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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Hang in there. Get your car running. Take a deep breath once in awhile.
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| r_towle |
Feb 4 2016, 09:18 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,584 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Meh, he is gone again...
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| jsayre914 |
Feb 5 2016, 10:42 AM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(r_towle @ Feb 4 2016, 10:18 PM) Meh, he is gone again... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Confirmed, Tony will have it on the lift Monday |
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| JRust |
Feb 5 2016, 11:08 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Good to see you back! Love blue on a 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) . Sorry to hear about the trouble with the divorce. I never hear to many positive's about it from anyone. Tough deal with the kids & only getting them part time. I feel for you. As said above just be the better person always. Be there for your kids whenever & wherever they are. Sounds like you are moving in a good direction. Keep your chin up & get to working on your 914 again. Driving them is very therapeutic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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