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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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And I am back in the HD Forum house! Was rolling along with life, happily with my family and my Blue EG. Then bam, I lost my job and I woke up to find after 15 years I was no longer wanted. So it was a 1 1/2 year struggle to recover. Did everything for my 2 small children. I had the good fortune to have a family member give me shelter, and slowly I rebuilt. I am now proud to say that I have more than I ever had before... A beautiful loving wife, kids that know their dad is there for them, a fulfilling life and as of last Saturday I traded in my 08 EG for an 2013 RGC in Candy Orange! Wow, life may not be everything I thought it would be...but it sure hasnt been boring. Enjoying the Ride!!!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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Glad to hear you won the battle! Nice RG.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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God Bless American! Glad for ya.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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Good for you.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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Love hearing stories of those who overcame difficulty. Great lesson to pass on to your kids. Congrats on the bike!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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Great to hear you've recouped ! Gives me a good feeling !
 
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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Welcome back Boom Daddy. Sorry to hear about life throwing you a nasty curve. Glad to hear you fought hard, kept your sights on what was important, and conquered those damned lil curves. You got hit hard man, but got up, brushed the **** off, and carried on. Your kids know they've got a MAN for a father. Glad to know you rolled with it and came out ontop. Yeah, life ain't easy, and it SUCKS sometimes, but you gotta Cowboy Up and hit that b!tch right back. You survived and conquered, an example for your kids to NEVER give up, no matter how bad it is, and be PROUD of that. Hope you never see the dark side again.
 
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Thanks Boys. It does feel great to not be on the bottom...and I appreciate the kind words. Having said that, let the mods begin! 10" Windvest arrived this morning!!!
 
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Had a similar nightmare that began in 2010 and lasted 18 months. Thank GOD it is turned around, many are not as fortunate as you and I...Enjoy the ride!
 
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way to go , glad it has turned around for you , enjoy the new ride
 
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