been gone a while/new start in life
- slim_chance
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been gone a while/new start in life
Life has been hectic for a while for me so I havent been on here as much as I like too. So whats going on with me?
Well as of May 8 2013 I officially retired frome the U.S. Army. I was medically retired for ptsd. Now I am back in s.c. starting my new life. Or should I say what is old is new life. Lol. Now I'm on the job market but happy I dont have to deploy a third time.
It looks like I will be helping out a buddy with a very large project of remodeling an old textile mill to a performance car shop and museum . Pics comming asap.
Well wish me luck with my new life.
Well as of May 8 2013 I officially retired frome the U.S. Army. I was medically retired for ptsd. Now I am back in s.c. starting my new life. Or should I say what is old is new life. Lol. Now I'm on the job market but happy I dont have to deploy a third time.
It looks like I will be helping out a buddy with a very large project of remodeling an old textile mill to a performance car shop and museum . Pics comming asap.
Well wish me luck with my new life.
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Re: been gone a while/new start in life
"Bonne chance" as they say here... sounds like an awesome remodeling project. Looking forward to seeing the pictures!slim_chance wrote:Life has been hectic for a while for me so I havent been on here as much as I like too. So whats going on with me?
Well as of May 8 2013 I officially retired frome the U.S. Army. I was medically retired for ptsd. Now I am back in s.c. starting my new life. Or should I say what is old is new life. Lol. Now I'm on the job market but happy I dont have to deploy a third time.
It looks like I will be helping out a buddy with a very large project of remodeling an old textile mill to a performance car shop and museum . Pics comming asap.
Well wish me luck with my new life.
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Re: been gone a while/new start in life
Good luck on the new ventures.
Don't be shy about talking to others about PTSD, you have lots of support, and thank you for your service 


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Re: been gone a while/new start in life
Sounds like a nice project you've got yourself involved in, should keep you busy for awhile! Look forward to seeing pics as well
Enjoy getting back into some normalcy

Enjoy getting back into some normalcy

Back at again because of a phone call..."Hey, how do you adjust those old Novaks?"
I have a RC channel on YouTube too...take a look at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAS9eDBj_wSIyl4JakUIzA Thanks
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Re: been gone a while/new start in life
First off, Thanks for your service from a fellow veteran; Welcome back and hang in there. I have some friends too that are suffering from this as well and it can be a challenge. Hopefully you have a good VA facility near you for when you need it.
Good luck, Jeff
Good luck, Jeff
Jeff
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Re: been gone a while/new start in life
PTSD sucks, but you are strong and you will get better and better over time! Thank you so much for your service! You have a great new life and remember, vintage RC cars relieve stress!



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Re: been gone a while/new start in life
Thanks guys. I look forward to this new start. I also might be picking up a personal project from the guy I will be helping. A 1987 Chrysler Conquest. Basically a Mitsubishi Starion.
Super phenominal cosmic plans! itty bitty bank account.
Procrastinators unite!......tomorrow.
My new Fb page by bashers for bashers. Rc bashers unite! http://www.facebook.com/RcBashersUnite
Procrastinators unite!......tomorrow.
My new Fb page by bashers for bashers. Rc bashers unite! http://www.facebook.com/RcBashersUnite
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Re: been gone a while/new start in life
Actually im planning on keeping it a turbo 4 banger. But im looking for a 4g63 or 64 engine for it. I can easily put down 300+ hp with one of those and the car weighs under 3000 lbs. I normally dont go for 4 banger imports but something about this car has really caught my attention. Maybe just memories of cannonball run. Lolbadhoopty wrote:i remember the conquest & starion... those would be a FUN little rig with something like an ls1 in them.
Super phenominal cosmic plans! itty bitty bank account.
Procrastinators unite!......tomorrow.
My new Fb page by bashers for bashers. Rc bashers unite! http://www.facebook.com/RcBashersUnite
Procrastinators unite!......tomorrow.
My new Fb page by bashers for bashers. Rc bashers unite! http://www.facebook.com/RcBashersUnite
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Re: been gone a while/new start in life
the jackie chan high tech car? i aint seen that movie in ages.slim_chance wrote:Actually im planning on keeping it a turbo 4 banger. But im looking for a 4g63 or 64 engine for it. I can easily put down 300+ hp with one of those and the car weighs under 3000 lbs. I normally dont go for 4 banger imports but something about this car has really caught my attention. Maybe just memories of cannonball run. Lolbadhoopty wrote:i remember the conquest & starion... those would be a FUN little rig with something like an ls1 in them.
i was thinking the more tough looking version with the wide fender look. cool cars for sure.
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Re: been gone a while/new start in life
That was Cannonball 2, right? I thought Jackie had a Subaru in the first one. Either way, cool project car.
Thank you for your service & welcome back!
BTW I am not the movie police... just a big fan of the original Cannonball. That and Stripes were very influential (read: boobs) in my pre-teens.
Thank you for your service & welcome back!
BTW I am not the movie police... just a big fan of the original Cannonball. That and Stripes were very influential (read: boobs) in my pre-teens.

The preceding contained opinions, beliefs and thoughts that all may not agree with. No offense was intended at any point. Carry on.
Jeff
Jeff
- slim_chance
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Re: been gone a while/new start in life
Yeah it was cannonball run 2. They had the narrow body version. The one im looking at is the widebody.
Super phenominal cosmic plans! itty bitty bank account.
Procrastinators unite!......tomorrow.
My new Fb page by bashers for bashers. Rc bashers unite! http://www.facebook.com/RcBashersUnite
Procrastinators unite!......tomorrow.
My new Fb page by bashers for bashers. Rc bashers unite! http://www.facebook.com/RcBashersUnite
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Re: been gone a while/new start in life
Awesome, I always loved those cars... they always look good to me.slim_chance wrote:Thanks guys. I look forward to this new start. I also might be picking up a personal project from the guy I will be helping. A 1987 Chrysler Conquest. Basically a Mitsubishi Starion.
Looking forward to some pics!
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