Hey all. 

The guy I worked for off and on, presently on at the time, past away in his sleep at the end of January. I've gone from a great 30 hour a week job to 55 hours a week by myself running a paint store. He had that and was a general contractor plus 88 two bedroom apartments plus another 10 or so commercial rentals. 

We lost our best employee when he didn't wake up one morning so I'm trying to help his family which he kept out of his businesses as best he could. 

I read the site every day but can't reply too much because of how busy day to day is. Making a lot of money is my get out of bed every morning motivation and his family is my family too.

Saving up to do things in the future. That P90 head is my next project.

I miss participating and chatting with the forum members but I must help the family get all his finances in order. He was a private guy that wouldn't worry us with the behind the scenes going ons. 

I'll be more active asap. Cliff

Cliff, sorry to hear about your loss and the added stress it has brought into your life. Life is a roller coaster and it’s a ride you can’t get off until it stops.
Don’t worry we got plenty of guys around here to keep the lights on in the library whale you navigate the waters of life.
Take care and we’re all here waiting for your speedy return.

Cliff, I'm sure the family appreciates your help.  Take care of yourself and jump back into the forum when you can.  

Seems like you have your priorities right.  Good luck.  Don't press too hard.  Slow and steady on the big jobs.

Sorry to hear about your friend and coworker.

Are you thinking this will end up being another change of jobs for you, or do you think you'll stay where you are? Kinda up to the family, right?

 

Life is like driving a new road, you don't know what's around the next corner.

Sorry to hear that Cliff.  It just goes to show that life has no guarantees.  Nobody knows when their time is up, so enjoy every day and never assume you can get to it later when it comes to personal stuff.  

 

I've learned something very important about end of life. People need closure even it's just a minute or 2. My guy was abducted it feels like and it still bothers me. I can't imagine how his wife and kids feel.

Thank you all for your kindness towards me. It has always been comforting to be accepted by smart, thoughtful people that make this forum special to me.

We’ll never pass up a chance to tell the people in your life that you value them. My father told always tell your loved ones, you love them every chance you get because it might be your last. My good buddy Yarb has embraced this philosophy [emoji6]
2 weeks ago a friend of the family lost those 34 yr old son suddenly. Fell asleep at the wheel late at night, hit a tree and died instantly.
Stay strong Cliff!