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Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 3:34 am Post subject: Good News (finally)
I know with the economy the way it is people are having to cut back on spending, especially when it comes to projects like cars or homes. I spent a lot of money on my El Camino in 2007, but hardly spent any in 2008 because I didn't have any "extra" money available. It got so bad I put my car up for sale for several months because I didn't know if I was going to be able to afford to keep it. Luckily I intentionally priced it higher than I expected the going rate to be so if I did sell it, I would get back at least most of the money I invested in it. Luckily it didn't sell and now I can continue to enjoy the fruits of my labor.
The good news is I got a promotion recently that came with a very nice raise. I figure within a couple months I'll be able to start ordering parts again.
The bad news is this promotion means I'll be traveling for work a lot more and may not have as much time to spend working on / enjoying my car.
Sorry if it sounds like I'm bragging, I don't mean to. I am just excited about the new position, and the pay increase is going to take a lot of stress off my budget.
Hopefully 2009 finds everyone here in a better financial state. _________________
1981 Chevy El Camino
1991 Chevy S10
"The only thing collecting dust in my garage... is my broom"
i understand your predicament. up until a year ago, i was working in a mill here. the mill shut down and now i am going to school to learn a better trade. i am sure i will be getting a decent job when i get done, but it won't be like i have been used to, and probably will require moving away from here at the very least.
i have been slowly thinning out all the junk i have.....including some stuff i really don't want to get rid of, just because i know it will be a problem trying to pack all this stuff with me when i go. you do what you have to do. _________________ Rob Tabish
Missoula, Montana
77 El Camino
83 Toyota Landcruiser
81 Honda CB900F
81 Honda CB900Custom
I am glad to hear of your good fortune, congrats.! I find myself in a similar situation. I hope the wheel of fortune truns my way. I just wanted to thank you for reminding me things change, hopefully for the better. Luck can be on your side.
Thanks for the encouragement.
Donny
P.S. from the words of Spock (Live Long and Prosper) or maybe that was from a indian on a western? _________________ SECOND PLACE IS THE FIRST LOSER
1968 El Camino S/S 396
Necoa #: 9074
Location: 25(All Other)
Joined: Feb 20, 2007
Posts: 1022
Year: 1975
Model: El Camino
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:39 pm Post subject:
Congratulations on the promotion.
I have a job which requires long hours and frequent travel for months on end. This really slowed my project last year but we prevail and finally get there.
Stick with it mate. _________________ John (from Down Under)
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