Searching for anything good...(sigh)

Made it through the Holiday. Christmas. Phew!
The car was and still is a huge hit, we got him on video too.
We even put full coverage insurance on it yesterday too, its that nice.
My mechanic worked his ass off to get this done for me. I rewarded him nicely, and took him gifts too.
He is still so excited about it that he's having trouble sleeping. That will pass in time though.
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That's his car. Nothing fancy, but way better mechanically and way nicer cosmetically too. It only has 126,000 miles on it, and the original owners were in Texas. (no road salt, no rust).
My kids were also very happy too. They all got what they wanted. Christmas Eve was spectacular, special. Christmas Day, I was a slug and did nothing.
My Granddaughter is still in the hospital, under developed lungs and she wasn't gaining weight properly but they say she is recovering and may be coming home this week too.
My Son is here until this Saturday then he returns to KY with his Mother. I know, I could hardly sleep last night because of that. Thinking about him having to leave again, for a long time.
My gf is still unpacking things at her new apt. She still has a lot of work to do to make it home. But she said last night that she's much more comfortable and relaxed there too.
Saw my doctor again yesterday, she put me on stronger pain killers. They are working even better than the last ones. She says that she wants me to be at least a 3 in the pain level scale.
I haven't been at a 3 on the scale in 2 1/2 years. That would be very, very nice. She's a great person, very helpful, very understanding, a great doctor.
Everything seems to be going ok so far, not perfect, but it'll work and I can live with it too. Wish my Son didn't have to leave, wish the baby was healthier too. It is what it is.
Wishing you all a great day, and a memorable New Years Eve too. I may just be here asleep. LOL! YAY! I'm exhausted from Christmas time...still.
Blessings to you.

Enduronman :)

Hi Enduraman, has your situation changed at all since I read your post similiar to this when I first responded a few months ago? I wish you the best and hope that you do not become a , "Victim of the dysfunctional Family System." Sometimes, ya just gotta let em go, and Let God do the rest. God hopefully meaning that eventually these disturbed persons will be aided by social services. Otherwise, they too will end up hitting rock bottom and going to jail, or going to the hospital for some illness or other, or even having a breakdown and having to spend time in recovery? Which may not be bad in their case?

Hey Blue!
Happy New Year!
Yes, I now live with my Father and he is a super great man. Very kind, helpful, caring.
We are now in a good place with no family dysfunction at all.
Thinking of you friend!
Enjoy this day...

Enduronman :)

Happy New year everyone and Eman :))

(sigh)....
The car that I put together for my Dad, for Christmas, has a bad water pump now. Got the part. Have to wait until Tuesday to get it put in.
I used to be able to do that shit blindfolded, in my sleep, hanging from my ankles. Oh well.
My Son goes back to KY today after his 2 week visit. This day is going to suck ass.
Going to put in my Daughter's new car stereo as a diversion. Powerful. She'll be happy. It does everything. Has a detachable face. She likes it. Christmas gift that FINALLY arrived.
It wasn't here by Christmas so I wrapped her up a stapler in a box. She opened it and said WTF? BAAAAHAHAAHA!!!! Priceless.
Took the back speakers out of my Dad's old piece of shit car yesterday. Brought them inside and went into Chloe's room to show her the new speakers that I ordered for her Christmas gift.
That ARE NOT here yet!!!!! She didn't know any different. Until I told her to look on the back at the magnets and tell me how many watts they have? 10 watts. THEN she got it...WTF??!!!!!
BAAAHAHAHAAAHA!!! Pieces of shit! Her new ones are capable of 300 watts!!! HAAAAHAAHA!!!! I know, I'm mean. But, I got a laugh anyway.
Watched a movie with my kids last night. Bad Grandpa. Johnny Knoxville. He shit on the wall in a restaurant. I could not stop laughing and nearly pissed my pants!!!! BAAAHAHA!!!!
I will try to make this day, a good day.
Wishing you all the best!!!
Blessings...

Enduronman :)

Well, considering that I bought a car with a blown engine (126,000 miles) and has it all fixed up for my Dad for Christmas, I have apparently somehow gotten into the used car business.
His car is finally 100% done. Runs and rides perfect. No leaks, no noises, and it even rides smooth at near 90 mph too. I drove it around yesterday to see if it would hold up for him. LOL!
I also bought another Honda Accord car. A 2000, 2 door coupe, LX that already runs. Just needs some body work, a front bumper. It will be a nice looking car when I'm done with it.
Then, I'll sell it. So, I guess this is how I will earn some extra money now. I had NO idea it was going to be in buying broken down Honda cars, fixing them, and selling them. BAAHA!!!
It's ALL I have ever driven in the past 28 years, so I know what I'm looking at when I go to see them. I know what I have to fix, how much it costs, where to get the parts, what to ask when done.
There are now 4 Honda Accords out front. LMAO!! And, I am also trying to sell a 02 Toyota Celica GT (wrecked), an 01 Mazda Protégé (needs new gaskets), and a 98 Dodge Neon (needs nothing).
I'm going to look at a 99 Accord today ( I hope) right here in my same town. Won't start. I will know exactly why it won't start within 5 minutes, then make them an offer.
Their AD says, won't start so just make me an offer. LOL! So, there may be another Honda sitting out front by the end of the day. a 99!! HAAHAAHA!!! (My mechanic is having fun, getting paid).
Was going to try to put some speakers in the back of my daughters car today, BUT, the windchill is -24 right now. NOT so sure I want to be outside for very long.
Other than all this "car" stuff, I'm doing ok. Still have pains that wake me up in the middle of the night. I got up at 4am today to take my pain killers. It's 5am now....feeling ok so far.
Oxycodone actually works! YAY!! Gotta take that 4 times a day, but it's better then the other...walking around in severe pain all the time.
Hope you're all doing well! Wishing you all the best too!

Enduronman :)

Just wanted to pop in and harass you........er...say hello ! Its been some time.

-24 degrees, wow. Stay well. Ill pop back in soon to say hi.

Catcha later.

I found the car of the day! It was priced at 1/2 of book value. I wanted to see it. I texted the owners, yes they still have it and it just needs a tire, and a new muffler. I asked if they would meet me somewhere because I wasn't familiar with the town that they live in but that my WHOLE FAMILY lives down there.

They have not, and will not, reply to me since I told them that my entire family lives in the town that they live in!!! BAAHAAAHAA!!!!

Hmm...Wonder if there is REALLY something wrong with the car? LMFAO!!!!

Oh well,...Win some, Lose some. :)

Have a great day all!!

Enduronman.. :)

Just stopping in to see how everyone is doing? I am doing pretty damn good, other then my Aunt is in the hospital now (86 yrs old) and I didn't sleep well last night because of that.
I am living with her brother, my Dad of course. I didn't tell him last night, it was 11pm before I learned of it and he wouldn't have slept at all either. He couldn't handle it.
I will tell him after his mind wakes up around 10am today. He is also struggling with issues of the mind too. Asking me if I was going to shower yesterday night, when he helped me hang up the towels when I was done showering at 11am...he had already forgotten that. (sigh)...he's 76.
Other than those issues, doing great. I told you that I bought my Dad a car for Christmas. Well, I have already bought (3) more cars since the 20th of December now too.
I figured out what I was going to do for a living, to earn an actual income, I just didn't know it was going to be by buying cars headed to the junkyards for Final Burial, fix them, resell them.
I restored old houses for 30 years (which destroyed my physical body) and now I'm restoring old cars (which requires NO physical labor whatsoever) so I don't get sore and more painful.
I have 2 Honda Accords, one Mazda Protégé, and one Toyota Corolla which is my present project today. The mechanic is going to pop the hood, and diagnose the mechanical problems.
Then, one of the Accords goes into the shop on the 2nd week of February. Then the Mazda on the 2nd week of March. They will ALL be ready to drive again, safely, soundly, strongly.
Then, my daughter Chloe will wash them, wax, shine, polish, clean them with a toothbrush, and make them look really sharp...then, the FOR SALE sign goes up in the window.
EVERYBODY is happy. I just had NO idea that I would be doing this. I do however, really, really, like it.
I even have a partner in the junkyard business now too. He has 95% of what I need, and he's a great guy to deal with too.
It all just happened so fast. Hell it isn't even the 20th of January yet!! BAAAHAHAAAAAHA!!!! and I am making money again since disability has their thumbs up their assholes.
I can't wait on them, anymore. I am done with that program. Its been over 2 1/2 YEARS now that I've been waiting. Fudge them!!! LOL!
Everything else is good. Living here is really good. Being with my youngest daughter is really good. Being away from that drunk is really good. Making some money is good too. Finally.
Thinking of you all and hope you're getting along well!
Have a great day friends.

Enduronman :)

My man had autobody shop before his accident, it is hard work to do it Eman. I am happy to see you in one piece ;)))