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Re: quick question on a big investment

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old fashioned f

02-02-2005 15:01:46




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Howdy,

I did check with Miller tire to see what new ones go for and they are at 485.00 per rim. It's not good though since the guy I'm doing this restoration for just came over and paid 1000 and said that should cover everything left on the restoration. He's not rich by any means and I've been looking for rims for a long time now with no luck whatsoever. I'm leery of spending so much for used rims but new ones just can't be purchased. I still have to get rear tires for this thing. Polk also has the governor parts for the R that I'm in need of. I'm just not sure what to do. I really want to get this thing done. I have no job right now and might consider another restoration for hire gig if a fella I know is still interested and this thing has been sitting in the shop lacking only rear wheels for like 5 months now. I realize my patience is not at a par level right now but things have really just slid downhill for me since graduating college. I guess I'll lay some of my woes on ya just go get it off my chest. Graduated in June with a meteorology degree, no jobs out there for new grads., all the potential jobs want experienced folks, I don't feel like I'm educated enough in my field but have no idea where to get the materials to become more educated, my family and friends and even church members make me feel ashamed of myself for not having a job, I didn't do a very few things in college that I find out now would have given me a job, I want to maintain my grandparents farm but my folks want me to erase my mind concerning all things farming, and the list goes on. Sorry to dump that on ya but right now you share the only common bond with me among those i call friend. Thank you for listening. God bless you all.

--lost and rather depressed old fashioned farmer

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ntmcj

02-02-2005 21:58:49




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 Re: quick question on a big investment in reply to old fashioned farmer, 02-02-2005 15:01:46  
Don't be too discouraged. Most all professional jobs require some degree of experience. The question is, where does one get it. I know you might not want to hear it, but the military always needs meterologists. Pull a tour and if you don't like it, you will have your experience to put toward another job. Any decent sized airport with a tower will need meterologists. Today, I noticed a civilian meterologist job advertized at the air base where I work. I believe it was rated at a GS-12 which translates into about 70,000 per year. It might take one a number of years to get to this level, but most all of us start at the bottom in our careers. I know I did. Keep your head up and spirits high. God Bless

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Wi Craig

02-02-2005 15:27:16




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 Re: quick question on a big investment in reply to old fashioned farmer, 02-02-2005 15:01:46  
Don't know much about rims and the such, but do know alot about hard times. Lost my job after 20 years due to Chapter 11, went back to school for 2 years, got a so-so job for a year $7.00 hr, and now have a pretty good job that pays the bills, heats the house and puts food on the table. Have had this job for 12 yrs, great boss and fellow employees. Great family in the house and a nice blue tractor in the barn. Life is good. Hang in there. God some times takes longer in getting back to your prayers. God Bless. Craig

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