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Post by neil on Nov 17, 2014 6:20:13 GMT -5
Just checking in, but it doesn't look like much of anything going on. Been really busy, so I apologize for the lack of presence. How is everyone?
Have safe holiday's and enjoy your families no matter how much they may anoy you. Just remember that you may not always have them there, so take nothing for granted, and make every day count. Life is too short to be mad or upset with anyone beyond a day. You only hurt yourself and everyone around you. Unforgiveness is the worst kind of cancer there is. When you have it, everyone around you suffers just as much as you; whether you know it or not! It even leads as far as making you physically sick! God Bless You All!
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Post by yjsaabman on Mar 15, 2015 20:19:35 GMT -5
So aside from the "new" ZJ, big news in my neck of the woods is that I'm going to be a daddy! We are due in August, having a little girl. So of course this means tons of new household projects, as well as trying to button up the 67 various projects on the fleet of 6 vehicles we own. Still looking forward to this, but a little nervous. It's one of those things I don't think you're ever really ready for.
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Post by neil on Mar 16, 2015 6:43:18 GMT -5
the focus changes so much, you'll only notice the new priority and the old ones will be filed away for a rainy day! My girls are one of the best things of my life. Congrats to you and Sharon(?).....kinda forgot. All the same, I'm very happy for both of you!
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Post by wonk on Mar 16, 2015 20:07:54 GMT -5
Congrats man. My son turned 28 today and I still feel like I have to be "the Dad".
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Post by neil on Mar 17, 2015 17:51:27 GMT -5
letting go is hard to do Wonk. I'm sure your Dad thought the same thing. It's hard to combat many yrs of experience! I've always chose to join that ring. For the ones who know better.....well, lets just let them know better! LOL
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Post by yjsaabman on Mar 18, 2015 16:56:45 GMT -5
Thanks, guys, and yes, it's Sharon.
Starting to see and believe in experience as I get older. We have a 19 year old kid working in our shop, and the attitude and lack of experience show tremendously. It kinda weirds me out to think I'm almost twice is age, too.
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Post by wonk on Mar 18, 2015 17:41:01 GMT -5
letting go is hard to do Wonk. I'm sure your Dad thought the same thing. It's hard to combat many yrs of experience! I've always chose to join that ring. For the ones who know better.....well, lets just let them know better! LOL Unfortunately my Dad had to let go of the whole family when I was 14. Didn't get to reap his wisdom when I became a man.
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Post by neil on Mar 21, 2015 5:58:23 GMT -5
I'm sorry to hear that Wonk. That would be why you have not ever made mention of him, that I remember. My contact with my father has been pretty limited from the time I was about 16, but I have always had people in my life that filled that role.
Andy, I always hope that when dealing with the younger generations that I wasn't quite that bad. There definitely is always a time when we think we know way more than we truly did tho! Failures are nothing more than the teachings of success if we will humble ourselves and just learn from them. Try to be a guide to the young man and not a critic. That way both of you will have succeeded!
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Post by yjsaabman on Mar 21, 2015 7:11:14 GMT -5
I've been trying not to be too hard on him and let him learn things on his own. He still seems to have a hard time admitting he may have screwed up, always full of excuses. While I have always been humble enough to know there's always more to learn, yes, I'm sure there were times I thought I knew more than I did. Sadly I just don't see the basic mechanical inclination and understanding of how a vehicle works and is put together that I have, which can really make it more difficult. He started as a co-op from the tech school which also has me starting to wonder exactly what they're teaching these kids in auto shop. He has told our service manager that he's learned a lot on the job, so far, so that's good to hear. However, everything is a stupid design when he's having trouble with it.
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Post by neil on Mar 22, 2015 6:57:45 GMT -5
things have definitely changed over the generations. Some things have improved, while other things have vastly gone down hill. I think things in the world are going to change well beyond the current status. Things are going to have to evolve to a point that they take care of themselves, because there isn't going to be anyone to repair them that goes beyond a touch screen or keyboard. It's quite disturbing to me. At the same time.....service is quickly becoming the high payer! I am amazed at times at the simplicity of a job that I will be hired to do because someone has no clue about how to do it.
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Post by yjsaabman on Mar 22, 2015 10:26:40 GMT -5
I see a huge lack of respect and sense of responsibility, sadly. But there is so much more that shows what a downward spiral society is heading in.
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Post by yjsaabman on Mar 17, 2017 18:59:51 GMT -5
Well, much has changed in the last 2 years! Gemma is now 19 months old and walking and learning new words almost daily. She is getting good at eating with utensils, and loves to play outside. Here she is trying to decide what she wants from the Chinese restaurant. And trying on dad's shoes. As for me, I started a new job about a month ago. Still an auto tech and still at a used car dealership. This new place gives me a broader scope of vehicles and better opportunity to grow as a technician. So far things are going well.
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