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Old November 2nd, 2016, 06:29 PM
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Still alive just surviving and being a dad

Just saying hi. I don't seem to get much time for boards any more. I check in to Facebook once or twice a day. Seems like yesterday I starting building the 66 and now the toddler you saw in those pics is almost 11. The twins are now 5 and in Kindergarten. About 17 months ago I made a mistake of a job change. Even though the place was a better place and lots of great people they split their pie in to many pieces. I barley survived for a year tying to make it work and burned through most of my savings. The other place had been begging for me to come back so I did at the beginning of Summer. Been getting back on my feet but still have a ways to go.

Still have the 54 (its not going anywhere) and the The yellow 67 I bought right before changing jobs along with some non Olds stuff. Still have not got to build my new house.

Stuff takes me much longer to get done in the shop because of my little sponge but I would not change it for anything. I figure he should be a pretty good builder by the time he is 10 LOL

Here he is in action
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cAqzyC0s9yM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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Old November 2nd, 2016, 06:52 PM
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Awesome vid Richard, looks like he is on his way. Hope things work out soon for you.
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Old November 2nd, 2016, 07:03 PM
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Glad to hear you and yours are doing well Richard, missed you guys at the zone show.
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Old November 2nd, 2016, 07:27 PM
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Good to hear from you. Being a good dad is more important than anything that you will do on the computer.
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Old November 2nd, 2016, 08:23 PM
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Welcome back Richard. You have been missed on here. This is a great video. You are to be commended. I am glad things are getting back on track for you.
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Old November 2nd, 2016, 08:24 PM
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Love the video. Thanks for stopping by Richard.
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Old November 2nd, 2016, 08:45 PM
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Very cool video, I miss my son being that age but hes awesome anyway. Good luck to you and your family
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Old November 2nd, 2016, 08:50 PM
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Good to hear from you Richard, I haven't been on the boards much either. Mine are now 9 and 12 and they take up much of my free time too but its all good.
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Old November 3rd, 2016, 04:50 AM
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Great to hear from you Richard...They grow up fast. next thing you know he will be hotrodding your wheelchair lol
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Old November 3rd, 2016, 05:05 AM
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Good to hear from you Richard Glad ya got your priorities straight
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Old November 3rd, 2016, 05:59 AM
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Oh yeah! Your son's a pro already, before you know it he will be doing the same for NASCAR! Thanks for checking in.
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Old November 3rd, 2016, 06:59 AM
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Sure but can he do taxes?
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Old November 3rd, 2016, 08:01 AM
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Since the young guy has the building aspect down, now you/he can look forward to the driver's license and new ride... Trust me, time does fly, been through it four times... Good luck...
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Old November 3rd, 2016, 08:14 AM
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You sound grateful.....and that's the key because that's the way it should be.
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Old November 3rd, 2016, 10:25 AM
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Glad to hear you are doing well. Sometime you make a move and it doesn't work out. Best move is to move forward & leave it behind you.
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Old November 3rd, 2016, 06:25 PM
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Thanks ...good to hear from everyone!
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