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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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Got a call today from the dealer where I work part time. Said she's in financial hardship and I won't be needed until maybe next spring. Kinda sucks.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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Give up those expensive bad habits and enjoy the extra time to ride.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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That sucks I hope it all works out for you.

It sounds like a good time to start riding before it get to cold.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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Did they take away your password access and secret decoder ring?
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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sorry man...i'm still working but absolutely not selling s**t....enjoy and ride. especially where you are. can you say "WINTER"....ride'er safe.....
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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That sucks. I was out of work from Jan - July this year. Got a lot of riding in, but missed the cash. Hopefully something pops up for you in the meantime until you can get back to the primary job...got to keep the mind busy, or you get a little nuts.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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Sorry to hear that Dawg........less cash flow coming in, on the other hand
there will be more time to snowmobile if you can afford fuel.
Day-um, winters are long enough up here in northern New England without
losing a partial paycheck.

Hope spring brings better news.......
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 04:02 PM
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Just sux,man.
 
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Sorry to hear that dawg. A good friend that worked part time on the parts counter at our local dealer was laid off last week along with four others.

Washington knows how to create jobs but they are working against the working man in this country.

Good luck and stay warm up there.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Sorry to hear that Dawg, My wife Holly worked part time for Manchester NH Harley till a few weeks ago. They are having a tough time, so it is everywhere, they said the same thing, see you in the spring. There goes my employee discount. Hang in there times will get better. Enjoy the time off.
 
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