Power Kite Forum - A series of events.

A series of events.

Sthrasher38 - 26-2-2009 at 10:00 AM

Bummer month for me. I need someone to dump on so here we go. First my B day. Yea! 42. Did nothing special, No big deal. My boss of the last 6 yrs. Tells all of us things are getting tight with no work. We had been working like mad men with no end in site. Ask anyone who knows me. This was a shock to us. So, ok. He asked if we would still work for him but not doing Electricial. He wanted us to start moving everything out of our new office we just built and moved into the year befrore. His wifes dream he said. Ok we are all pretty good friends on a personal level so we said ok whatever you need. I don't know what happened! It was a giant blow out sale. They were selling everything. We were a good company We did electricial, Commericial, residential, home theatre, and whole house automation lighting. They were selling the clocks off the walls! So 3 weeks later I am the only one left. Everthing is at their house and what we had in storage I think they just let go. Everyone was paid off.(Employees) So They are going to try to run the business out of there house. The whole time saying everything will be ok we will be up and running again in a couple mo. They never really told me what happened I feel bad for them. the best people you could ever meet. So My boss tells me ok thanks for all you help and paid me well. I gotta lay you off for a few mo. The un-employment line here I come. Working from there house. I have done a few service calls visiting as normal. Things are looking up for next mo. Then yesterday his wife calls me... Hey, can you come over. I get there and she tells me Brent Died last night. What! My boss and good friend of 6 years is gone. (heart artery). Well I am pretty floored by this. Sorry for being off topic of kiting. But other than my wife I had no one else to dump on thanks for hearing me out. Starting a new at 42! (RIP) Brent, You will be missed. :no:

kiteNH - 26-2-2009 at 10:09 AM

Sorry for your loss. Best of luck "starting a new".

ragden - 26-2-2009 at 10:09 AM

Quite the story man. I hope everything works out for ya.

Bladerunner - 26-2-2009 at 10:35 AM

I'M SO SORRY :no:

The timing couldn't be worse ! I hope you find a way to land on your feet !

If you feel like ranting about the electrical stuff feel free to unload on ME ! I'll understand Bro' !

DAKITEZ - 26-2-2009 at 10:46 AM

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSSES BRO!

sounds like you could use a good buggy session to help clear your mind a little. Your phone will be ringing in a few minutes.

BeamerBob - 26-2-2009 at 10:49 AM

That is a tough story thrasher. I hope the door to the next stage of your life opens soon. Keep us posted on your developments.

f0rgiv3n - 26-2-2009 at 10:51 AM

Oh man... I'll be praying for you bro. What a rocky time in your life, I hope things start to get better here in the next little bit.

DAKITEZ - 26-2-2009 at 10:57 AM

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Originally posted by Bladerunner
I hope you find a way to land on your feet !

BR lets hope now that he is a year older he is better about the landing on the feet thing :spin:

I had to lighten up Sthrashers spirits some. :lol:

Bladerunner - 26-2-2009 at 01:01 PM

Ha Ha,

Nice Pic Dakitez ! Now get our Buddy out and show him how to land on his feet this time !!!

Times are tough and so is Sthrasher ! I trust you'll find a way to carry on.

I'm sure the timing isn't exactly right at the moment but perhaps you can team up with your departed ( R.I.P. ) Bosses Wife and help keep the old company alive ?

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Originally posted by DAKITEZ

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Originally posted by Bladerunner
I hope you find a way to land on your feet !

BR lets hope now that he is a year older he is better about the landing on the feet thing :spin:

I had to lighten up Sthrashers spirits some. :lol:

mgatc - 26-2-2009 at 02:04 PM

Sorry for the multiple losses.

Time to tune the kite skills, clear your head, and take solace in the fact that a door never closes without another opening......................

It should be clear to you by now that you are in a lot peoples thoughts and prayers. Best of luck to you.

awindofchange - 26-2-2009 at 04:36 PM

Wow, best of wishes go out to you my friend. I am sorry for your loss. Sounds like you really need to get out and fly - it's cheaper than therapy!

You got many friends here, feel free to unload at any time and keep your head up, things can only get better.

dylanj423 - 26-2-2009 at 04:44 PM

Def sounds like you need some quality wind time...

You're in my prayers...

ripsessionkites - 26-2-2009 at 06:40 PM

sad news ... things will pick. good luck.

your friends at RSK

flexiblade - 26-2-2009 at 07:47 PM

Hey Skip - Good to see that you're reaching out at this time - the worst thing would be for you to just disappear for a while - we'll be hooking up soon enough for you to get some proper buggy time in down at the OB. Hang in there meng - things will get better and in the mean time we are running into the beginning of our season - so at least you got that going for you. See you sooner than later.

Doug

macboy - 27-2-2009 at 01:18 AM

Just yesterday I heard someone say "Bad things happen to good people but more often than not it opens them up for better things to come" I pray this is the case for you. Thoughts are with you and Brent's wife.

WELDNGOD - 27-2-2009 at 07:18 PM

sorry to hear that bro', Stuff happens for a reason .Gotta keep on though, adapt and overcome. That's why we're at the top of the food chain.

SCREWYFITS - 28-2-2009 at 10:12 AM

Sorry for your loss... If there is anything I can do for you please don't hesitate... and remember laughter heals all... keep your head up and I hope to see you down in NABX still...

Sthrasher38 - 28-2-2009 at 01:18 PM

Thanks everyone for the kind words and up lifting spirit. I will keep on keeping on.:bigok: I do need a good buggy session or really any godd flight time to clear my head. Send some wind. Thanks again Dino for calling to check on me.:cool2:

acampbell - 28-2-2009 at 02:01 PM

Sorry for your loss and disappointment. Good for you for reaching out. Here's to your next glass of lemonade.
No one can take away your wind.

geojones - 1-3-2009 at 10:41 AM

my heart goes out to you ,bro....i'll be praying for you......

Scudley - 1-3-2009 at 07:23 PM

A great number of people, including myself, have found solace when the chips are down in Stan Rogers' song the Mary Ellen Carter:

And you, to whom adversity has dealt the final blow
With smiling bastards lying to you everywhere you go
Turn to, and put out all your strength of arm and heart and brain
And like the Mary Ellen Carter, rise again.

Rise again, rise again - though your heart it be broken
Or life about to end.
No matter what you've lost, be it a home, a love, a friend,
Like the Mary Ellen Carter, rise again.

For those not familiar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT-aEcPgkuA
The video features the interview of a man who claims the song saved his life. I suspect that many of us will be singing this song for inspiration in the economic hard times to come.
Our thoughts are clearly with you.
S

johnnylaing - 1-3-2009 at 07:52 PM

Hang in there...I lost my best friend at 34...it does get better....

Sthrasher38 - 2-3-2009 at 09:44 AM

Thanks Scudly for the tear jerker. I needed that. Johnny at 34 is a great loss also. sorry. Brent was 46. He didn't like funerals so his wife is having a (Celebration of life) get together at their house on sun. That will be good.

Scudley - 2-3-2009 at 04:39 PM

Your very welcome; glad you liked it. BladeRunner will tell you that flying when your down is great medicine. If the wind is up ask Dakitez for the Reflex. Get your mind off the troubles for a few minutes.
S

Sthrasher38 - 3-3-2009 at 02:59 PM

Yea Dakitez!! Where is the reflex???

DAKITEZ - 3-3-2009 at 04:26 PM

sitting all nice and warm in her bag. I asked her if she wanted to go and fly, but she said she didn't want to get wet :lol:

Scudley - 3-3-2009 at 05:09 PM

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Originally posted by DAKITEZ
sitting all nice and warm in her bag. I asked her if she wanted to go and fly, but she said she didn't want to get wet :lol:

The Reflex's name is Colorado Chico, named after a mountain in Chile I had a small part in destroying. (In most languages with gendered nouns kites seem to be male.) He most definitely does not like to get wet.:wink2:
Sthrasher, I like the attitude: I have had a series of personal disasters, where is the kite? When the going gets tough, I go flying.
S

DAKITEZ - 3-3-2009 at 05:23 PM

OH WOW ... shes a he!

no wonder the zipper got stuck :lol:

just kidding Scudley ... don't worry the zipper is fine

Scudley - 3-3-2009 at 07:47 PM

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Originally posted by DAKITEZ

no wonder the zipper got stuck :lol:

Oowwww - Shades of Something About Mary
S

Sthrasher38 - 4-3-2009 at 02:49 PM

I'm done sitting home. I got 16 out of the south. I am going to get dirty. It's real wet around here from all the rain but I can't wait for the wind any longer. :borg:

khooke - 4-4-2009 at 09:02 AM

sorry to hear of your losses... hope things are picking up for you?