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[Rickp]

Got a call from my wife Tuesday around 3pm that she was the victim of a “smash & grab” at the gas station across from her work. She let her guard down and left her bag on the front seat. The pump card reader wasn’t working so she ran inside to pay and in that moment someone smashed her window and stole her bag with her ID, wallet, credit cards, and phone.

Been dealing with banks and insurance the last two days. Not fun.


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Sorry to hear, that’s a nightmare I’m sure. Good luck


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[808nation]

The Newark airport sucks driving around!

Lol...I live about 30 minutes from Newark, never flew out from that airport but heard it was better than LaGuardia airport.

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[Kenny B]

On 9/3/2019 at 6:15 PM, tommc23 said:

The Newark airport sucks driving around!

I only flew into Newark once... on my way back from Russia during 9/11 when JFK was closed.  I was bussed to JFK to wait for my flight to SLC.

[tony@CIC]

Lol...I live about 30 minutes from Newark, never flew out from that airport but heard it was better than LaGuardia airport.

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LaGuardia is like being in a third world county's airport. All but the Delta terminal are horrible.


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[RickyBobby_PR]

Just never know when your number is going to get called. Unfortunate accident to the life of a family friend that goes back to when he and my dad were kids. Happens to also be related to one of my uncles. Spent countless hours with him and his kids growing up and other members of his family.  Just devastated for the families.

[toehold57]

LaGuardia is like being in a third world county's airport. All but the Delta terminal are horrible.


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I just flew into LaGuardia on Sunday and out this morning. Terminal B is updated and nice. All the construction that’s going on? Ugh


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[tony@CIC]

9 hours ago, toehold57 said:

 

I just flew into LaGuardia on Sunday and out this morning. Terminal B is updated and nice. All the construction that’s going on? Ugh


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That's good to hear. Last time I flew in there was 3 years ago - prior to that I flew in and out every week for 10 yrs... 

[PMookie]

Had to leave training in California... My wife’s Father died unexpectedly. My kids no longer have either Grandfather. He was such a great man, and so good to me. He absolutely loved his daughter, and ESPECIALLY his grandkids. So sad. Ugh.


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[tony@CIC]

Had to leave training in California... My wife’s Father died unexpectedly. My kids no longer have either Grandfather. He was such a great man, and so good to me. He absolutely loved his daughter, and ESPECIALLY his grandkids. So sad. Ugh.


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Sorry to hear - my condolences to you and your family.


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[tommc23]

29 minutes ago, PMookie said:

Had to leave training in California... My wife’s Father died unexpectedly. My kids no longer have either Grandfather. He was such a great man, and so good to me. He absolutely loved his daughter, and ESPECIALLY his grandkids. So sad. Ugh.


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Sorry to hear that, you know you got us here if you need anything

[Rickp]

Had to leave training in California... My wife’s Father died unexpectedly. My kids no longer have either Grandfather. He was such a great man, and so good to me. He absolutely loved his daughter, and ESPECIALLY his grandkids. So sad. Ugh.


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Sorry to hear. It seems he was a good guy that will be missed.


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[PMookie]

When I got on the phone with my new boss to tell him, I was on my way to the hotel to get everything packed as fast as possible to get to the airport. He ACTUALLY asked if I could turn around and go back to do my sales certification before I left town, that way I could get in the field and start selling.

REALLY?! My wife’s at home, by herself, with THREE young kids, her father just died, and you want my ass to turn around and do my certification?! Wow.

Heck, I hadn’t even completed MY PART of training anyway! How can I certify on what I haven’t been taught yet?!

I told him that, first of all, I haven’t finished my training, and secondly, there’s no way I could sit in front of the training team and complete the certification with the state-of-mind I was in... Unreal. I get it. He wants a rep in the field, but I’m only an overlay for four FULL TEAMS. He has all 8 of his other reps! One more isn’t going to make THAT big of a difference! Sheesh.

Pissed me off.


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[Kenny B]

2 hours ago, PMookie said:

Had to leave training in California... My wife’s Father died unexpectedly. My kids no longer have either Grandfather. He was such a great man, and so good to me. He absolutely loved his daughter, and ESPECIALLY his grandkids. So sad. Ugh.


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Sorry for your loss.  All the best thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

[JohnSmalls]

3 hours ago, PMookie said:

Had to leave training in California... My wife’s Father died unexpectedly. My kids no longer have either Grandfather. He was such a great man, and so good to me. He absolutely loved his daughter, and ESPECIALLY his grandkids. So sad. Ugh.


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Sorry for your loss.  Grandparents are truly special people.  Prayers up for you and your family. 

[MattF]

My condolences to you and your family @PMookie.

[russtopherb]

10 hours ago, PMookie said:

Had to leave training in California... My wife’s Father died unexpectedly. My kids no longer have either Grandfather. He was such a great man, and so good to me. He absolutely loved his daughter, and ESPECIALLY his grandkids. So sad. Ugh.


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I'm so sorry to hear this. My condolences to you and your family. 

[revkev]

Just never know when your number is going to get called. Unfortunate accident to the life of a family friend that goes back to when he and my dad were kids. Happens to also be related to one of my uncles. Spent countless hours with him and his kids growing up and other members of his family.  Just devastated for the families.

So sport to read this.


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[revkev]

When I got on the phone with my new boss to tell him, I was on my way to the hotel to get everything packed as fast as possible to get to the airport. He ACTUALLY asked if I could turn around and go back to do my sales certification before I left town, that way I could get in the field and start selling.

REALLY?! My wife’s at home, by herself, with THREE young kids, her father just died, and you want my ass to turn around and do my certification?! Wow.

Heck, I hadn’t even completed MY PART of training anyway! How can I certify on what I haven’t been taught yet?!

I told him that, first of all, I haven’t finished my training, and secondly, there’s no way I could sit in front of the training team and complete the certification with the state-of-mind I was in... Unreal. I get it. He wants a rep in the field, but I’m only an overlay for four FULL TEAMS. He has all 8 of his other reps! One more isn’t going to make THAT big of a difference! Sheesh.

Pissed me off.


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Wow - first of all I’m sorry for your families lost. Second of all I think that’s a violation of the family leave act.


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[revkev]

The engine seized in Penny’s van on Monday making it next to worthless. Converted Handicap vans cost between 14-18k more than their base counter parts. A van with a 36k sticker will be 50k for rear entry and 54k for side.

 

Most banks do not recognize the added value of the conversion and so won’t give a loan on these vans without a significant down payment - at least 14k.

 

We have applied for a state backed loan program but it takes two weeks to get an answer. In the meantime Penny can’t go anywhere except to school (she’s bused) or local doctors for ride share.

 

We had to rent a van for $200 yesterday to transport her to her IV appointment in Tampa yesterday

 

And it’s no guarantee that we will qualify for that program - we may have to wait until Penny qualifies for SSDI to purchase a van - that could be four months from now - she applied last month when she turned 18.

 

It stinks - best case scenario the added monthly payment reduces the amount of golf that I play for a while as well as where it’s played. Worse case scenario I could be setting aside the clubs completely for the next six months.

 

 

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[THEZIPR23]

16 hours ago, PMookie said:

Had to leave training in California... My wife’s Father died unexpectedly. My kids no longer have either Grandfather. He was such a great man, and so good to me. He absolutely loved his daughter, and ESPECIALLY his grandkids. So sad. Ugh.


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My condolences to you and your family.

[Rickp]

The engine seized in Penny’s van on Monday making it next to worthless. Converted Handicap vans cost between 14-18k more than their base counter parts. A van with a 36k sticker will be 50k for rear entry and 54k for side.
 
Most banks do not recognize the added value of the conversion and so won’t give a loan on these vans without a significant down payment - at least 14k.
 
We have applied for a state backed loan program but it takes two weeks to get an answer. In the meantime Penny can’t go anywhere except to school (she’s bused) or local doctors for ride share.
 
We had to rent a van for $200 yesterday to transport her to her IV appointment in Tampa yesterday
 
And it’s no guarantee that we will qualify for that program - we may have to wait until Penny qualifies for SSDI to purchase a van - that could be four months from now - she applied last month when she turned 18.
 
It stinks - best case scenario the added monthly payment reduces the amount of golf that I play for a while as well as where it’s played. Worse case scenario I could be setting aside the clubs completely for the next six months.
 
 
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Not going to “like” this post.
Hope everything works out for you, Penny and family.


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[MDGolfHacker]

16 hours ago, PMookie said:

Had to leave training in California... My wife’s Father died unexpectedly. My kids no longer have either Grandfather. He was such a great man, and so good to me. He absolutely loved his daughter, and ESPECIALLY his grandkids. So sad. Ugh.


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On 9/9/2019 at 9:28 PM, RickyBobby_PR said:

Just never know when your number is going to get called. Unfortunate accident to the life of a family friend that goes back to when he and my dad were kids. Happens to also be related to one of my uncles. Spent countless hours with him and his kids growing up and other members of his family.  Just devastated for the families.

Condolences and sorry for both of your losses

 

MDGolfHacker

[PMookie]

The engine seized in Penny’s van on Monday making it next to worthless. Converted Handicap vans cost between 14-18k more than their base counter parts. A van with a 36k sticker will be 50k for rear entry and 54k for side.
 
Most banks do not recognize the added value of the conversion and so won’t give a loan on these vans without a significant down payment - at least 14k.
 
We have applied for a state backed loan program but it takes two weeks to get an answer. In the meantime Penny can’t go anywhere except to school (she’s bused) or local doctors for ride share.
 
We had to rent a van for $200 yesterday to transport her to her IV appointment in Tampa yesterday
 
And it’s no guarantee that we will qualify for that program - we may have to wait until Penny qualifies for SSDI to purchase a van - that could be four months from now - she applied last month when she turned 18.
 
It stinks - best case scenario the added monthly payment reduces the amount of golf that I play for a while as well as where it’s played. Worse case scenario I could be setting aside the clubs completely for the next six months.
 
 
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Awe man, so sorry to hear about this. I’m praying that all works out for the best for y’all.


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[revkev]

Not going to “like” this post.
Hope everything works out for you, Penny and family.


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Thank you - money saved for vacation is being used for the down payment in the van - hoping it and the creativity of our salesman is enough


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[revkev]

Awe man, so sorry to hear about this. I’m praying that all works out for the best for y’all.


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Thank you - blessings to you and your family


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[tony@CIC]

Thank you - money saved for vacation is being used for the down payment in the van - hoping it and the creativity of our salesman is enough


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Rev,

Sorry to hear that. Any way to repair or replace the engine? It might be more cost effective to drop a new engine in it provided the other components in the van work.

Either way I know it'll work out for you and Penny.


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[Kenny B]

3 hours ago, tony@CIC said:

Rev,

Sorry to hear that. Any way to repair or replace the engine? It might be more cost effective to drop a new engine in it provided the other components in the van work.

Either way I know it'll work out for you and Penny.
 

@revkev  I'm so sorry to hear that.  I know how much Penny loves to get out and about to games.  

I like Tony's idea.  If the van is fully operational otherwise, a new engine installed would seem a good approach.  

Maybe Penny needs to be "Overhauled" by Chip Foose.

[revkev]

Thanks for the suggestion guys - the van is a long story - the simple answer is it’s not worth the 5-7k investment for a new or refurbished engine.

It has lots of issues - we were trying to nurse 4-6 more months out of it.


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[kardboard.kid]

On ‎9‎/‎13‎/‎2019 at 7:51 PM, revkev said:

 

 

Thank you - money saved for vacation is being used for the down payment in the van - hoping it and the creativity of our salesman is enough


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Prayers from me as well. 

[kardboard.kid]

Spent the weekend at the Hospital.  My mother-in-law was a heavy smoker for years, and has COPD developing.  She was not able to breath so took her to the ER.  She is home now, on oxygen for the rest of her life.  She is having a very difficult time of it, and keeps saying she wants to die. 

Then my brother calls, and my dad whose health has been declining was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and it is progressing quickly.

The ups and downs of life, are what truly define us.  They took care of us, of course we can take care of them.