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75 Tique 
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 Posted: January-05-2008 at 4:39pm |
I think I've posted most of my older stuff before John, but what the heck, its been a while and maybe they'd be new to some of our newer folks. Kind of funny, Ive got some photos from the 80s, but think they dont qualify because that wasnt long ago enough, then I realize some of our members werent even born yet. To me, to be "older" its gotta be 60s or 70s. I'll do some searching and maybe post a few or maybe some of the better repeats. |
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jbear
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Posted: January-06-2008 at 1:54am |
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I bet some of the guys on here will think the 80's are old. But it ain't funny...I think it just was the 80's...where has the time gone?
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The Lake
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Posted: January-06-2008 at 2:22am |
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I'm just wondering where the 90's went.
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phatsat67
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Posted: January-07-2008 at 1:42am |
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I love that yellow hydroslide 81 we still have a yellow and an orange and green pro xl's just like that one.
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Posted: January-07-2008 at 6:29pm |
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There is nothing wrong with being born in the 80's...
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jbear
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Posted: January-07-2008 at 11:26pm |
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Born in the 80's...c'mon we got boats older than that here!
LOL... john |
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Posted: January-08-2008 at 12:15am |
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My dad's first CC was older then me as well. He had a 78 SN. Yes JBear your boat is older then me too, your boats an 80. I was born in 81.
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jbear
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Posted: January-08-2008 at 1:04am |
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Thanks James....I really needed to know that.
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87BFN owner
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Posted: January-08-2008 at 1:27am |
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Sorry Jbear...
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jbear
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Posted: January-08-2008 at 2:04am |
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At least I know you'll be a year older soon. And I am gonna quit counting.
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tullfooter
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Posted: January-08-2008 at 1:58pm |
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James
I graduated the year you were born 
I read an article this morning in Crains Business that made me feel a little old. It was titled "Grays On Trays". It was about 40 year olds, riding snowboards. I feel pretty proud to be in that group. Steve |
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87BFN owner
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Posted: January-10-2008 at 12:38am |
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Jbear and Tull
Don't feel bad I work with guys that had twenty years in at ford when I was born. Yes they still work here they have just under fifty years in. I think they need to retire and enjoy the rest of their lives. But sadly they will not, I think they are scared of what they will do after they retire. I know eveyone says they want to retire as soon as they can. I just hope I can make that choice when it comes time. I admire the people on this site that retired. |
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jbear
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Posted: January-10-2008 at 2:28am |
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James: I once had a crew of young new to the company guys I was training. To get aquaintated we went around the room saying where we were from and how old. I went last. I started in '70 and there wasn't a guy in my crew born BEFORE '75. So they were all pretty impressed. Or..thought I was pretty old.
There are still guys at my garage that could've went when I did but had no money and no plans. I am glad I went and would never change my decision. As I have said on here before to Gary S, I miss somethings but not much. Love what I do now and where we are at. john |
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81nautique
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Posted: January-10-2008 at 11:09am |
James, My dad retired at 65, now at 80 he decided he'd quit his 24 hour a week "side job" as he calls it. I'm glad he's not doing it anymore but he only stopped because it's too much physically and Mom put her foot down. I like your take on it though and hope to give it a try as soon as possible. 
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87BFN owner
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Posted: January-10-2008 at 7:06pm |
Jbear the guys at my work with fifty years have the same problem. Hell someof them still have teenage kids at home. Some are taking care of their grand kids because their kids can't or wont take care of them. I just hate the idea of seeing guys work their whole life, then be carried out of the plant in a wood box. With out ever taking the time to enjoy life. |
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Hollywood
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Posted: January-10-2008 at 7:18pm |
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James, that is sure making you look like you're counting down the days "not" enjoying life until you can retire. 75 yr. olds working full time to support their grandkids is crazy.
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jbear
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Posted: January-11-2008 at 2:14am |
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HW is right...I enjoyed everyday working...was glad to get to work every morning..even the last day. Felt I was lucky to have a great fun job, made good money, worked with mainly great guys, had a awesome partner the last few years that knew me and would put up with me. But when its over..its over. I really enjoy where we are now.
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Posted: January-19-2008 at 4:30pm |
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HW
I love coming to work most days, some bosses make it hard to come to work. But for the most part I really enjoy my job. As to enjoying life, I enjoy it as much as possible. Just get bored with not being able to use the boat or the snowmobile. This time of year really sucks for me, no snow and it's cold. But I am finding things to do around the house. |
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jbear
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Posted: January-19-2008 at 5:52pm |
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Hey James...got lots to do around this house...c'mon down and help me out and we'll use the '80 and ride my motorcycles. You just might need a mid-winter break.
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