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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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My boss downsized on Monday, so now have more time to ride. We go on vacation to Alaska on the 4th of July, what timing is that. Need to look for a job, glad I have the bike with the price of gas. Hope the rest of the week goes better.
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Sorry to hear, but at least it happened during the summer. Could be worse and get laid off in January.....&nbsp\\; &nbsp\\;
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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or worse you only have a cage for trans.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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Good luck finding something quick.&nbsp\\; THis economy bites.&nbsp\\; I've been retired and riding for 5 years, and it looks like I"m going to have to go find a job to get my new SEStreetGlide for 09. &nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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Keep your attitude up. Something will come up. Enjoy a little free time while you're looking. You'll be back to the grind and wishing you were still on vacation before you know it. Still sorry that it happened to you though.
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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Good lunk and stay strong, remember tough times don't last but tough people do!
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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Sorry to hear about your job. Keep your chin up! Enjoy the time on the Bike.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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Thanks for your support. Stopped by some places I worked for in the past, they were standing around wondering who shut off the faucet. Looked on the internet, nothing. I remember not having a job in January (not this year but a few back) I think I had more hope then. Atleast I have smile when I go to the places (because I rode the bike)'
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Sorry to hear about the downsizing. Hopefully you'll find something soon.

Enjoy your vacation!!
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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Sorry to hear about your job. It can be frustrating. A few years back a lost a job that I thought would last forever. Got another good job, lost that one too. Both places closed up altogether. Place I'm workin at now is getting real slow. All I can tell ya is keep lookin, but enjoy your time off. Hope u have a good vacation
 
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