Topic: Ever Think Things Are Going To Be So Much Better, As We Go Through Life?

[bill440cars]

     You know, like when I was school age, I could not wait to get out of school and get out on my own, because then, I could do what I wanted, when I wanted, etc. LOL, Seems like there are "Several Periods" like that. LOL  Yeah, Could not wait to get out of school and on my own, so I could do what I wanted and have more time to myself. Got myself a job, so the job sorta replaced School! Then I got married, oops, there went More of "My Time"LOL. Then my Daughter came along and there went some more Mind you, there were a lot of Pluses, to getting married and having our Daughter and I don't begrudge that at all. Then, I finally made it to retirement age. I thought, surely My Time would get a boost from that. Wrong! LOL Then, the "Honey Do" Projects, picked up a bit.  Then, my first Wife passed away and that caused a huge setback, as a number of you know. So then, it was My Daughter, My Dad and Myself and I thought, okay now I will just take care of them and have time to work on motorcycles and whatever. So, I thought. Then, I realized that I had been Married so long, that I just didn't function well as a "Single", as I had been part of a "Couple" for so long (38 1/2 years). So, Michelle and I were Married and she had 2 kids. So, my Family had grown. So, here I am, almost 70 years old and still have not gotten to the point to where I can just get up, in the morning and work on motorcycles, go for a ride or whatever, at least not very often. And Michelle doesn't try top keep me from doing what I want, things just seem to get in the way of my getting things going my way, very often. And it also doesn't help that when I inherited my Dad's Place, I suddenly realize where I got my tendency to "Collect Things", from Him (only HE was the MASTER Collector).    And, even though I now have a "Double Length" 2-car Garage, with a small office room, I had no room! But, There is so much to explain, about where I am trying to go, from this point on, that I will save that, for another post. I could type all day, on this subject! Just know that I have been working for going on 4 years, trying to make this "work Space" mine.  Just Praying that the Lord doesn't call me home, before I can relax and enjoy it.     

[70CB750]

The trick is  called Pay - Yourself - First.  You gotta make priorities and put yourself as number one.  I am not saying it is easy or that I do it, but to get things accomplished, you have to do that.

[madmtnmotors]

Life is always getting in the way of my leisure pursuits!

[bill440cars]

The trick is  called Pay - Yourself - First.  You gotta make priorities and put yourself as number one.  I am not saying it is easy or that I do it, but to get things accomplished, you have to do that.

           Yeah, you are right, about that. And you are also right, about not being so easy at times, for sure. And, I have managed to do that, at times, but the Clock is running and I am fighting to try to get things sorted out, so I can enjoy things more. I appreciate your input too. 

[bill440cars]

Life is always getting in the way of my leisure pursuits!

          I hear ya, madmtn. Happens to me a lot too. But, I'm kinda hard headed and keep plugging, as I can. May have to try a bit harder though. LOL Appreciate your input too. 

[martin99]

I've been around long enough to remember the stuff you shared on here Bill, and over the years I've experienced twists and turns in life that get in the way of having time to do your own thing and realise your dreams - we are talking man-caves here right? . There are times when it gets so relentless you just wish everyone would disappear and leave you alone. But IMHO this is the reality for most of us. Prokop's right - you've got to have discipline to get what you want - but how many of us are prepared to be that selfish? Sure, the thought of being able to spend every day as I like, tinkering with old bikes as I choose and not being answerable to anybody, really appeals at times - quite a lot of times actually - but when I get to the end of my days I think I would be more satisfied knowing I had been a positive influence in others' lives, enjoying their love and friendships along the way, even with all the crap I've had to endure, than dying a reclusive old hermit that no-one will remember or care about, surrounded by bikes and bits that someone is just going to come in and stick on eBay when I'm gone.

From where I'm sitting (in my garage surrounded by bikes and bits, a brief respite because she'll be home from work soon ) you're doing just fine. It's true a motorbike can't answer you back, but it won't cook your dinner either.  You can't blame a bloke taking stock of his life in advancing years, but you're not that bloody old so stop bloody whinging 

No offence intended mate, but try not to over-think it. One of my Dad's favourite sayings, before he lost his marbles (he's still with us by the way) was 'from the womb, through the gloom, to the tomb'. I'd rather have my glass half full than half empty  .

[Retro Rocket]

The trick is  called Pay - Yourself - First.  You gotta make priorities and put yourself as number one.  I am not saying it is easy or that I do it, but to get things accomplished, you have to do that.

I haven't done that for so long I've almost forgotten how to do it, even though I know how important it is.....

[bill440cars]

I've been around long enough to remember the stuff you shared on here Bill, and over the years I've experienced twists and turns in life that get in the way of having time to do your own thing and realise your dreams - we are talking man-caves here right? . There are times when it gets so relentless you just wish everyone would disappear and leave you alone. But IMHO this is the reality for most of us. Prokop's right - you've got to have discipline to get what you want - but how many of us are prepared to be that selfish? Sure, the thought of being able to spend every day as I like, tinkering with old bikes as I choose and not being answerable to anybody, really appeals at times - quite a lot of times actually - but when I get to the end of my days I think I would be more satisfied knowing I had been a positive influence in others' lives, enjoying their love and friendships along the way, even with all the crap I've had to endure, than dying a reclusive old hermit that no-one will remember or care about, surrounded by bikes and bits that someone is just going to come in and stick on eBay when I'm gone.

From where I'm sitting (in my garage surrounded by bikes and bits, a brief respite because she'll be home from work soon ) you're doing just fine. It's true a motorbike can't answer you back, but it won't cook your dinner either.  You can't blame a bloke taking stock of his life in advancing years, but you're not that bloody old so stop bloody whinging 

No offence intended mate, but try not to over-think it. One of my Dad's favourite sayings, before he lost his marbles (he's still with us by the way) was 'from the womb, through the gloom, to the tomb'. I'd rather have my glass half full than half empty  .

         Sure, there are other things in life and for most all of mine, I have been there for others, been through lots of ups and downs, Struggles and Happiness. I am proud that I was able to have 38 1/2 years with a Wonderful Woman (before she passed in '09), Have my Daughter, as a result and Still Very happy that I have her. Was glad that I was able to help my Dad get away from my brother and his wife, so He could  try top live his last years on this earth, in peace, which he did. Was fortunate to meet and Marry another fine Lady and gained 2 kids in the process (did this, while knowing that I would again be involved with all sorts of things, with them in school activities and such. I am not wanting total solitude, just some time where I could just get some things accomplished. And I am not kicking up a fuss, just trying to better explain my feeling on this. And, as far as time, nobody knows just how much time we have, my 1st Wife was good example of that. Thank you for your input. And my friend, I may not be that old, in some respects, but I ain't that young either. And I am not taking offence, just saying. Again, I appreciate input and I appreciate yours, as well as anyone else's. So, have a good one there. ;-)

[bill440cars]

The trick is  called Pay - Yourself - First.  You gotta make priorities and put yourself as number one.  I am not saying it is easy or that I do it, but to get things accomplished, you have to do that.

I haven't done that for so long I've almost forgotten how to do it, even though I know how important it is.....
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      LOL, I hear ya and feel the same way, at times, myself. 

[BomberMann650]

If there is gas in the tank and air in the tires, it can never be all bad.

[Gene]

To answer the question in the title - no.  I don't mean that as a harsh thing but I have found, even though I'm not yet retired, any time I thought things might slow down enough for me to catch up - things just go faster. I spend a small amount of time each weekend going over my bikes, and I ride every day it's not raining.  That's the relaxing part. You'll get there - the trick is making the time. At least that's what I'm told.

[WildeJ]

     You know, like when I was school age, I could not wait to get out of school and get out on my own, because then, I could do what I wanted, when I wanted, etc. LOL, Seems like there are "Several Periods" like that. LOL  Yeah, Could not wait to get out of school and on my own, so I could do what I wanted and have more time to myself. Got myself a job, so the job sorta replaced School! Then I got married, oops, there went More of "My Time"LOL. Then my Daughter came along and there went some more Mind you, there were a lot of Pluses, to getting married and having our Daughter and I don't begrudge that at all. Then, I finally made it to retirement age. I thought, surely My Time would get a boost from that. Wrong! LOL Then, the "Honey Do" Projects, picked up a bit.  Then, my first Wife passed away and that caused a huge setback, as a number of you know. So then, it was My Daughter, My Dad and Myself and I thought, okay now I will just take care of them and have time to work on motorcycles and whatever. So, I thought. Then, I realized that I had been Married so long, that I just didn't function well as a "Single", as I had been part of a "Couple" for so long (38 1/2 years). So, Michelle and I were Married and she had 2 kids. So, my Family had grown. So, here I am, almost 70 years old and still have not gotten to the point to where I can just get up, in the morning and work on motorcycles, go for a ride or whatever, at least not very often. And Michelle doesn't try top keep me from doing what I want, things just seem to get in the way of my getting things going my way, very often. And it also doesn't help that when I inherited my Dad's Place, I suddenly realize where I got my tendency to "Collect Things", from Him (only HE was the MASTER Collector).    And, even though I now have a "Double Length" 2-car Garage, with a small office room, I had no room! But, There is so much to explain, about where I am trying to go, from this point on, that I will save that, for another post. I could type all day, on this subject! Just know that I have been working for going on 4 years, trying to make this "work Space" mine.  Just Praying that the Lord doesn't call me home, before I can relax and enjoy it. 

Id have to get into religion to talk how I want to talk but no, life on this planet is not meant to be all warm and fuzzy. Its a spiritual warzone where ppl do all kinds of things to distract themselves from emptiness: relationships, drugs and even bikes! Everyone is empty without that "something" and my beliefs tell me exactly what that something is.

Oh and this life? Its over in a minute and all if for naught. im not old at all. quite young actually, but old enough to know that all the world teaches us is lies. then we get to the end of our lives and are like "what the hell?!"

[bill440cars]

If there is gas in the tank and air in the tires, it can never be all bad.

           Got a point there.    Or, at least a good start.   

[bill440cars]

To answer the question in the title - no.  I don't mean that as a harsh thing but I have found, even though I'm not yet retired, any time I thought things might slow down enough for me to catch up - things just go faster. I spend a small amount of time each weekend going over my bikes, and I ride every day it's not raining.  That's the relaxing part. You'll get there - the trick is making the time. At least that's what I'm told.

           Yeah, I have seen that things do seem to speed up, as we go through life and my Mom told me that part, many years ago. And back then (in my teenage years), I thought, "Yeah, Right Mom. Time is gonna speed up and rolled my eyes (of course I did this, inside my head) LOL. Then, after a number of years had gone buy, I thought one day, that time sure seemed to fly by....and then, I remembered what my Mom had said. I never thought my Mom was dumb, but I saw then, that she knew what she was talking about. LOL

            Well, if there isn't something I need to take care of or an appointment I need to take someone to, then I get some time out in the garage, but I am still trying to sort things out, after moving in. And, I am still trying to "Make That Time", as best as I can. Wife doesn't object either and that is cool.

[bill440cars]

     You know, like when I was school age, I could not wait to get out of school and get out on my own, because then, I could do what I wanted, when I wanted, etc. LOL, Seems like there are "Several Periods" like that. LOL  Yeah, Could not wait to get out of school and on my own, so I could do what I wanted and have more time to myself. Got myself a job, so the job sorta replaced School! Then I got married, oops, there went More of "My Time"LOL. Then my Daughter came along and there went some more Mind you, there were a lot of Pluses, to getting married and having our Daughter and I don't begrudge that at all. Then, I finally made it to retirement age. I thought, surely My Time would get a boost from that. Wrong! LOL Then, the "Honey Do" Projects, picked up a bit.  Then, my first Wife passed away and that caused a huge setback, as a number of you know. So then, it was My Daughter, My Dad and Myself and I thought, okay now I will just take care of them and have time to work on motorcycles and whatever. So, I thought. Then, I realized that I had been Married so long, that I just didn't function well as a "Single", as I had been part of a "Couple" for so long (38 1/2 years). So, Michelle and I were Married and she had 2 kids. So, my Family had grown. So, here I am, almost 70 years old and still have not gotten to the point to where I can just get up, in the morning and work on motorcycles, go for a ride or whatever, at least not very often. And Michelle doesn't try top keep me from doing what I want, things just seem to get in the way of my getting things going my way, very often. And it also doesn't help that when I inherited my Dad's Place, I suddenly realize where I got my tendency to "Collect Things", from Him (only HE was the MASTER Collector).    And, even though I now have a "Double Length" 2-car Garage, with a small office room, I had no room! But, There is so much to explain, about where I am trying to go, from this point on, that I will save that, for another post. I could type all day, on this subject! Just know that I have been working for going on 4 years, trying to make this "work Space" mine.  Just Praying that the Lord doesn't call me home, before I can relax and enjoy it. 

Id have to get into religion to talk how I want to talk but no, life on this planet is not meant to be all warm and fuzzy. Its a spiritual warzone where ppl do all kinds of things to distract themselves from emptiness: relationships, drugs and even bikes! Everyone is empty without that "something" and my beliefs tell me exactly what that something is.

Oh and this life? Its over in a minute and all if for naught. im not old at all. quite young actually, but old enough to know that all the world teaches us is lies. then we get to the end of our lives and are like "what the hell?!"

           Yeah, I can see where you are coming from, for sure. I am already thinking that, here I have lived here on this earth for almost 70 years and if I die tomorrow, I'm history, someone else gets my things and life on here, just keeps on going. In the end, Religion is what is gonna count. I know what that Something is too. Sadly, a number of folks don't have it. 

[jgger]

Grab yourself an adult beverage, put your feet up, and watch Wild Hogs.......it covers it all!

I'm 64 and don't see myself ever retiring, you have to do something or you will shrivel up like a raisin.
At my age I am still an assistant Scoutmaster, to see the light come on in the youngun's eyes is enough to keep me going, I'm just getting back into playing with the bikes now and look forward to sharing that with the kids too.

Wake up in the morning and say thanks to God you are alive, go to bed at night and ask forgiveness for how I blew things that day.........then tomorrow take another crack at it! You only have so many days, so live them all!

[bill440cars]

Grab yourself an adult beverage, put your feet up, and watch Wild Hogs.......it covers it all!

I'm 64 and don't see myself ever retiring, you have to do something or you will shrivel up like a raisin.
At my age I am still an assistant Scoutmaster, to see the light come on in the youngun's eyes is enough to keep me going, I'm just getting back into playing with the bikes now and look forward to sharing that with the kids too.

Wake up in the morning and say thanks to God you are alive, go to bed at night and ask forgiveness for how I blew things that day.........then tomorrow take another crack at it! You only have so many days, so live them all!

I hear you, jgger. I never have done anything with Boy Scouts or Cub Scouts, but, after retiring from 23yrs of Federal Civil Service, I worked for 13 years, with "Special Needs" Folks and promise you that it is an experience in itself. Those folks are all ages and, even with their problems, a person can not only learn something, you will connect with them and get more enjoyment than you would ever think. Only regret I have about working with them, is I wish I could have gone straight there, when I retired from my job. My 1st Wife and I worked with those folks and my Daughter is actually "Special Needs" and still lives with me (her Mom passed away in '09). And, like you, I thank God and ask Forgiveness, regularly. And I am just a little ahead of you, on age, though not by much 69, til March. I was practically born on a motorcycle, Granddad started his Indian Dealership in 1932, Dad worked with him, when he was old enough and he rode also. When I was 13 and my friends were getting motorcycles, I approached my Dad about me getting one. He said ok, IF I graduated that year (I wasn't too much on school). So, I graduated, then we went to my Granddad's shop that Saturday morning and Dad told me it was up stairs. (I will make this a little shorter), suffice it to say that he handed me a Parts Book and said, "It's up there, you just have to put it together! Only thing assembled, were the wheels! I had to scrounge up parts to assemble everything else (except my Granddad rebuilt the crankshaft & trued it up). I had to put the motor and transmission together! No help, only advice, when I asked and I didn't ask often. I built a 1958 Jawa 125 motorcycle, from parts, that looked like it came from the factory. Dad adjusted the voltage regulator on the generator and mixed the paint and adjusted the Spraygun. I did all of the rest. So, when I say Motorcycles are in my blood, there is good reason for that and my parents only had Dad's motorcycle, for transportation, til I came along. I wouldn't take anything for those times and experiences either and Thank God for them. Thank you for your input too. jgger.     

[jgger]

Cool story about your first bike Bill. It made me think back to mine. After graduating from my 2hp Briggs and Stratton mini bike, I bought a C200 Honda 90. Chopped it up to make a "Dirt Bike" out of it and logged a couple of thousand (for real) miles on it before I was old enough to ride on the street. All on back roads and river beds/hills. I can't remember how many colors I painted it (just because I could) and took thing apart just to see what would happen or see how it worked! Graduated to a 250 Scrambler when I was 15 and still have it today. It is my 2nd project in line when I get the time to work on it. Many, many memories  thanks for sharing yours.

[grcamna2]

I think things are getting better as i go through life,I just need to remember that every morning is like a brand new fresh start in Life every time I wake up;I get a new chance every morning w/ fresh choices,that's not bad when you think of it.   

[Bailgang]

Things have gotten marginally easier for me at least for the moment but I think that's mainly because I don't fret the small stuff at least not nearly as much as I used to.

[bill440cars]

Cool story about your first bike Bill. It made me think back to mine. After graduating from my 2hp Briggs and Stratton mini bike, I bought a C200 Honda 90. Chopped it up to make a "Dirt Bike" out of it and logged a couple of thousand (for real) miles on it before I was old enough to ride on the street. All on back roads and river beds/hills. I can't remember how many colors I painted it (just because I could) and took thing apart just to see what would happen or see how it worked! Graduated to a 250 Scrambler when I was 15 and still have it today. It is my 2nd project in line when I get the time to work on it. Many, many memories  thanks for sharing yours.

           Thank you, I appreciate that. And thank you also, for Your story. I had a little one, that I rode in the backyard, in the field, just down the street and anywhere else I could and not get in trouble.    Mine was a Jawa Pioneer (50cc), that looked like a moped, without pedals. But my Dad had taken it apart and completely redid it and made it look like a small motorcycle. He modified the frame, to place the motor up in the frame, instead of it hanging from a lower rail and then added tubing down and under the motor, like a motorcycle. Then he put 20' chrome bicycle fenders on it, the exhaust port was straight down, so the exhaust had to be modified to clear the new lower frame rail and angled to one side. He made an intake manifold, by making a flange to fit to the intake port and welded a piece of a handlebar onto it, added the carburetor. He wanted to be able to tune the carburetor, so he fabricated an adjustable main jet. So, he would get it running, warm it up a bit, then open the throttle and adjust the main jet to suit him. Oh, and to keep from having to gas it up as often, he had a 1950s BSA Bantam gas tank laying around, so he cleaned it up, painted it, made the necessary brackets and bolted it on. Pretty cool little rig, that I still have today, well most of it. Some of it got lost before he let me take it with me and I had it apart, to start redoing it, then I got involved ion a move and some more got misplaced (I had help moving). Anyway, I will refresh, what I have and if nothing else, I will make complete as possible and try to find a place suitable, and mount it, for display. I put a TON of miles on that one too.    But, the one I put together from parts, was sold by my Dad, while I was stationed in Japan, while in the Air Force. I am still puzzled why he took it on himself to sell my motorcycle like that. He only got $50 for it too! They didn't need the money either. Would have been cool, to have that one here. But, that's history now. I did however, manage to pickup on a deal on a '73 CZ175 on ebay, a few years ago. And I look at that one as an example of what my Granddad sold and worked on and it is only 25cc bigger than my old Jawa I built. So, it is sort of a "Substitute" for My 1st Build. Thanks again, for your input.          

[bill440cars]

I think things are getting better as i go through life,I just need to remember that every morning is like a brand new fresh start in Life every time I wake up;I get a new chance every morning w/ fresh choices,that's not bad when you think of it.   

           Yeah, sounds like you have a good thing going. How long you been gone from Georgia?

[bill440cars]

Things have gotten marginally easier for me at least for the moment but I think that's mainly because I don't fret the small stuff at least not nearly as much as I used to.

           Yeah, I hear that. My concerns kinda vary. I have gotten to where I get along pretty well. Then, sometimes I get a bit concerned, while now and then, I get REAL Concerned. But, I just do the best I can, Thank God for that and proceed to work my way through, the best I know how. Thanks for the input and you have a good one. 

[grcamna2]

I think things are getting better as i go through life,I just need to remember that every morning is like a brand new fresh start in Life every time I wake up;I get a new chance every morning w/ fresh choices,that's not bad when you think of it.   

           Yeah, sounds like you have a good thing going. How long you been gone from Georgia?

3 years now,just part of 'the journey'.   

[bill440cars]

I think things are getting better as i go through life,I just need to remember that every morning is like a brand new fresh start in Life every time I wake up;I get a new chance every morning w/ fresh choices,that's not bad when you think of it.   

           Yeah, sounds like you have a good thing going. How long you been gone from Georgia?

3 years now,just part of 'the journey'.   

           Just wondered, we left there in August of 2013, ourselves. I moved back to Arkansas and, of course, brought everyone with me. Georgia was alright, but Arkansas was where we needed to be. 

[demon78]

Bill as the Zen Master says iit's about balance, it sounds like you and the demon forgot that dictum you because of commitments and the demon because of sloth I think what you have to do is look at all and sundry and people there a couple of projects that I need to work because I would like to finish them before I get to a point where I can't, no I won't cut you out but I need to work on them and when I am, you will have to cope, and then you can hold me up as a horrible example, I've got things that I would like to finish but now I can't because of physical problems problems I didn't have at 70 but at 77 guess what, so I will go to my grave with them undone. C'est la vie. Any how it's about balancing everyone's needs with yours. Thus speaks the demon.
 

[bill440cars]

Bill as the Zen Master says iit's about balance, it sounds like you and the demon forgot that dictum you because of commitments and the demon because of sloth I think what you have to do is look at all and sundry and people there a couple of projects that I need to work because I would like to finish them before I get to a point where I can't, no I won't cut you out but I need to work on them and when I am, you will have to cope, and then you can hold me up as a horrible example, I've got things that I would like to finish but now I can't because of physical problems problems I didn't have at 70 but at 77 guess what, so I will go to my grave with them undone. C'est la vie. Any how it's about balancing everyone's needs with yours. Thus speaks the demon.
 

           I sure get where you are coming from. I myself, am coming upon 70, in March and, so far, I have days that I have a time doing much, but am still moving and, most of the time, not too badly. I can still work on things, though I do my best to have as much of what I need, so I don't have to go back and forth into the garage, to get tools or whatever. And, if I have to get down on a creeper or on the driveway, to check something or do something, I lose a lot of time, if I have to get back up and get something else. So, I try to plan better and more thoroughly. Sorry to hear about Your issues and hope you can get, at least, somewhat better. Great to hear from you. Your input is always appreciated, like anyone else's, but you've "Been There" and I am still "Getting There". 
 

[grcamna2]

I think things are getting better as i go through life,I just need to remember that every morning is like a brand new fresh start in Life every time I wake up;I get a new chance every morning w/ fresh choices,that's not bad when you think of it.   

           Yeah, sounds like you have a good thing going. How long you been gone from Georgia?

3 years now,just part of 'the journey'.   

           Just wondered, we left there in August of 2013, ourselves. I moved back to Arkansas and, of course, brought everyone with me. Georgia was alright, but Arkansas was where we needed to be.

I lived there for 10 months and left in May 2013.I didn't know anyone in Toccoa but wanted to see if I was meant to live there.I'm up here now but will move out West because of problems with my lungs.They found nodules in the upper part of both lungs,there are a Lot of airborne allergies here also and I'm allergic to 15 known things,I take shots every month.The air is much drier out West and much less allergens there so nothing holding me here.

[bill440cars]

I lived there for 10 months and left in May 2013.I didn't know anyone in Toccoa but wanted to see if I was meant to live there.I'm up here now but will move out West because of problems with my lungs.They found nodules in the upper part of both lungs,there are a Lot of airborne allergies here also and I'm allergic to 15 known things,I take shots every month.The air is much drier out West and much less allergens there so nothing holding me here.

           I can clearly understand the reason to move out west, in your case. Over the years, I have heard of a lot of folks moving to Arizona, with lung issues. Any idea where you will be headed? 

[grcamna2]

I lived there for 10 months and left in May 2013.I didn't know anyone in Toccoa but wanted to see if I was meant to live there.I'm up here now but will move out West because of problems with my lungs.They found nodules in the upper part of both lungs,there are a Lot of airborne allergies here also and I'm allergic to 15 known things,I take shots every month.The air is much drier out West and much less allergens there so nothing holding me here.

           I can clearly understand the reason to move out west, in your case. Over the years, I have heard of a lot of folks moving to Arizona, with lung issues. Any idea where you will be headed?

I have a couple choices Bill,Arizona is one of them.

[bill440cars]

I have a couple choices Bill,Arizona is one of them.
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           Well, Good Luck to ya, on which ever one you choose. 

[grcamna2]

I have a couple choices Bill,Arizona is one of them.

           Well, Good Luck to ya, on which ever one you choose. 
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Thanks Bill

[bill440cars]

           
Thanks Bill

                     Sure thing 

[use2b]

Bill I knew things had to get better because they couldn't get any worse.
Sad you lost your wife because that would be so hard for me to take as she is my world for 36 years.
I was born to a 15YO boy and 14 YO girl in the Mountains of N Alabama so my 14 YO mom passed me around and i didn't go to school. lived under buildings and ate out of trash cans etc for years but never did steal and raised myself.
So I knew life had to get better as suicide was always on my mind and once played Russian roulette twice with a 5 shot revolver. 
Thank God the US had a war going at 17YO and the USMC did not care " at the time" I had no education and they enlisted me 0311 and to Vietnam I went. That is when life became good and i had all the food i could eat and most of the time slept in a bed.  fast forward Honorable Discharged Sgt- GI Bill gave me an education , Now Disabled US Marine , retired Avionics Technician , retired Real Estate Agent , have a machine / welding shop , build Street Rods and Classic cars for a hobby. 

What changed was I worked hard to became debt free in 1989 and then answered to no one doing only what i want . Life is great and now all i do is fish and play with my toys.  BTW - Wife works at a fun Job on the local military base , 4 kids are raised and professionals , 10 grand children live with both married parents in owned homes and go to private of Christian Schools.
I broke all chains that bound me , provided for my love ones , care for the elderly and ---" My People " = the homeless where i came from !
 It is time to stop and smell the roses for us all , for me my Orange / Tangerine Orchard and Gardening is so enjoyable

[grcamna2]

Bill I knew things had to get better because they couldn't get any worse.
Sad you lost your wife because that would be so hard for me to take as she is my world for 36 years.
I was born to a 15YO boy and 14 YO girl in the Mountains of N Alabama so my 14 YO mom passed me around and i didn't go to school. lived under buildings and ate out of trash cans etc for years but never did steal and raised myself.
So I knew life had to get better as suicide was always on my mind and once played Russian roulette twice with a 5 shot revolver. 
Thank God the US had a war going at 17YO and the USMC did not care " at the time" I had no education and they enlisted me 0311 and to Vietnam I went. That is when life became good and i had all the food i could eat and most of the time slept in a bed.  fast forward Honorable Discharged Sgt- GI Bill gave me an education , Now Disabled US Marine , retired Avionics Technician , retired Real Estate Agent , have a machine / welding shop , build Street Rods and Classic cars for a hobby. 

What changed was I worked hard to became debt free in 1989 and then answered to no one doing only what i want . Life is great and now all i do is fish and play with my toys.  BTW - Wife works at a fun Job on the local military base , 4 kids are raised and professionals , 10 grand children live with both married parents in owned homes and go to private of Christian Schools.
I broke all chains that bound me , provided for my love ones , care for the elderly and ---" My People " = the homeless where i came from !
 It is time to stop and smell the roses for us all , for me my Orange / Tangerine Orchard and Gardening is so enjoyable

Thanks for sharing use2b,you can rise up best when you're down. 

[bill440cars]

Bill I knew things had to get better because they couldn't get any worse.
Sad you lost your wife because that would be so hard for me to take as she is my world for 36 years.
I was born to a 15YO boy and 14 YO girl in the Mountains of N Alabama so my 14 YO mom passed me around and i didn't go to school. lived under buildings and ate out of trash cans etc for years but never did steal and raised myself.
So I knew life had to get better as suicide was always on my mind and once played Russian roulette twice with a 5 shot revolver. 
Thank God the US had a war going at 17YO and the USMC did not care " at the time" I had no education and they enlisted me 0311 and to Vietnam I went. That is when life became good and i had all the food i could eat and most of the time slept in a bed.  fast forward Honorable Discharged Sgt- GI Bill gave me an education , Now Disabled US Marine , retired Avionics Technician , retired Real Estate Agent , have a machine / welding shop , build Street Rods and Classic cars for a hobby. 

What changed was I worked hard to became debt free in 1989 and then answered to no one doing only what i want . Life is great and now all i do is fish and play with my toys.  BTW - Wife works at a fun Job on the local military base , 4 kids are raised and professionals , 10 grand children live with both married parents in owned homes and go to private of Christian Schools.
I broke all chains that bound me , provided for my love ones , care for the elderly and ---" My People " = the homeless where i came from !
 It is time to stop and smell the roses for us all , for me my Orange / Tangerine Orchard and Gardening is so enjoyable

      Brother, THAT was quite a Testament! You, My Friend, have My Complete Admiration. That was So Awesome to read. I am sorry to say that I didn't notice your post til just now. But, I just had to get a post on here, to say "Thank You", for Your efforts. your post should make ALL of Us stop and really take stock of OUR situations and Strive More so, to make this a better place to live. Thanks Again.

[martin99]

Bill I knew things had to get better because they couldn't get any worse.
Sad you lost your wife because that would be so hard for me to take as she is my world for 36 years.
I was born to a 15YO boy and 14 YO girl in the Mountains of N Alabama so my 14 YO mom passed me around and i didn't go to school. lived under buildings and ate out of trash cans etc for years but never did steal and raised myself.
So I knew life had to get better as suicide was always on my mind and once played Russian roulette twice with a 5 shot revolver. 
Thank God the US had a war going at 17YO and the USMC did not care " at the time" I had no education and they enlisted me 0311 and to Vietnam I went. That is when life became good and i had all the food i could eat and most of the time slept in a bed.  fast forward Honorable Discharged Sgt- GI Bill gave me an education , Now Disabled US Marine , retired Avionics Technician , retired Real Estate Agent , have a machine / welding shop , build Street Rods and Classic cars for a hobby. 

What changed was I worked hard to became debt free in 1989 and then answered to no one doing only what i want . Life is great and now all i do is fish and play with my toys.  BTW - Wife works at a fun Job on the local military base , 4 kids are raised and professionals , 10 grand children live with both married parents in owned homes and go to private of Christian Schools.
I broke all chains that bound me , provided for my love ones , care for the elderly and ---" My People " = the homeless where i came from !
 It is time to stop and smell the roses for us all , for me my Orange / Tangerine Orchard and Gardening is so enjoyable

Now that's something you don't read every day! I thought stories like this only existed in Hollywood! Respect mate!