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I was just outside looking at the night sky, and at the exact moment I thought how many years it has been since I saw a shooting star, a brilliant one streaked across the milky way. Its been about 8 years since I've seen one. Call me superstitious, but I won't say what I wished for. But I can say for the first time in a long, long time I think its gonna be okay. Don't know when or where or how, but its gonna be okay
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14 BAR RIFF posted:I was just outside looking at the night sky, and at the exact moment I thought how many years it has been since I saw a shooting star, a brilliant one streaked across the milky way. Its been about 8 years since I've seen one. Call me superstitious, but I won't say what I wished for.  Just don't freeze your balls off out there.
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Nov 21, 2016 07:07
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14 BAR RIFF posted:I was just outside looking at the night sky, and at the exact moment I thought how many years it has been since I saw a shooting star, a brilliant one streaked across the milky way. Its been about 8 years since I've seen one. Call me superstitious, but I won't say what I wished for. 
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Nov 21, 2016 07:15
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14 BAR RIFF posted:As much of a joke as this sounds I've blown the crotch out of both of my thermals and now the crotch of my pajama sweats that took over the duty. If anyone else is willing to send out a small package of like the tackiest what the gently caress 4 dollar goodwill sweats to wear under my work pants it'd make my life eminently more comfortable. I don't need a bazillion pairs showing up and I really do mean tacky and cheap lol. Pants size is 36W 34L Will be there Tuesday.
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Nov 21, 2016 07:17
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The Locator posted:Will be there Tuesday. Incredible. Thank you all for allowing me to be part of this story. Its really brought my life back and I can't put a price on how much that means to me
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Nov 21, 2016 07:41
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Nov 21, 2016 08:57
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Metal Geir Skogul posted:Just, just, So much empty quoting this.
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Nov 21, 2016 09:19
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14 BAR RIFF posted:Incredible. Thank you all for allowing me to be part of this story. Its really brought my life back and I can't put a price on how much that means to me Mission accomplished, AI.
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Nov 21, 2016 10:11
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steady posted:Mission accomplished, AI. Getting this truck on the road was always a secondary objective.
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Nov 21, 2016 10:14
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i've done the lidless coffee between my legs coffee drive out of a muddy festival ground in a 5 speed eurovan whilst rolling ciggies for my friends if you rotate your torso correctly you can shift with your elbow as well as steering.
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Nov 21, 2016 11:14
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14 BAR RIFF posted:Incredible. Thank you all for allowing me to be part of this story. Its really brought my life back and I can't put a price on how much that means to me Thank you, for sharing. It's been a wild ride and I think we're all thrilled you're having a blast and finding yourself again. At least, I am.
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Nov 21, 2016 11:23
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14 BAR RIFF posted:Incredible. Thank you all for allowing me to be part of this story. Its really brought my life back and I can't put a price on how much that means to me Hell yeah. Remember, we're all rooting for you, always 
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Nov 21, 2016 12:13
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14 BAR RIFF posted:Incredible. Thank you all for allowing me to be part of this story. Its really brought my life back and I can't put a price on how much that means to me Something good is coming out of this year.
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Nov 21, 2016 12:35
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14 BAR RIFF posted:Incredible. Thank you all for allowing me to be part of this story. Its really brought my life back and I can't put a price on how much that means to me Dude, I'm so glad to hear that. Also, your adventures with the truck have literally been a shining spot in an otherwise depressing few months. Keep on shining on you crazy loving bastard.
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Nov 21, 2016 13:14
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I think a big part of this is that you're doing what you love doing, and instead of getting paid a pittance for it, you're doing it out of the goodness of your heart. Makes a world of difference imo.
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Nov 21, 2016 13:33
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14 BAR RIFF posted:I was just outside looking at the night sky, and at the exact moment I thought how many years it has been since I saw a shooting star, a brilliant one streaked across the milky way. Its been about 8 years since I've seen one. Call me superstitious, but I won't say what I wished for. 14 BAR RIFF posted:Incredible. Thank you all for allowing me to be part of this story. Its really brought my life back and I can't put a price on how much that means to me Beach Bum posted:Thank you, for sharing. It's been a wild ride and I think we're all thrilled you're having a blast and finding yourself again. At least, I am. This thread 
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Nov 21, 2016 16:05
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Yeah, I'm gonna come out of lurking to say I've been following 14"s adventures ever since the Honda appeared and I'm glad to see him finally happy. It's seriously heartwarming 
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Nov 21, 2016 16:45
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14 BAR RIFF posted:...But I can say for the first time in a long, long time I think its gonna be okay. Don't know when or where or how, but its gonna be okay ... and if you ever doubt this again remember that both of your parents and a whole host of internet strangers have been and will always tell you the same thing (even when some scream turn back). Hope you find yourself, finding yourself out there, get your poo poo cleaned up (as much as you want and will allow) and get on to your particular set of tracks again. In advance - Happy Thanks Giving - and what are your plans for that particular day? You've got a meal available?
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Nov 21, 2016 16:47
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Willing to ship a box of mashed potatoes. No, I don't mean the instant flakes.
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M.Ciaster posted:Yeah, I'm gonna come out of lurking to say I've been following 14"s adventures ever since the Honda appeared and I'm glad to see him finally happy. It's seriously heartwarming Same.
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Nov 21, 2016 17:16
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Rotten Cookies posted:Willing to ship a box of mashed potatoes. https://www.amazon.com/Potato-Pearls-Excel-Mashed-Potatoes/dp/B00513J04I send these, they're almost indistinguishable from the the real deal, best instant mashed taters I've had. also: 14, keep pushing, this is where it all gets better, the uphill is over, it's soon coasting time, get ready for good times.
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Cached Money posted:https://www.amazon.com/Potato-Pearls-Excel-Mashed-Potatoes/dp/B00513J04I I just wanted to make a visual of a box of cold mashed potatoes. Those are pretty good instant spuds. Also, add my voice to the chorus of people wishing well and happiness for your happiness, 14.
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Nov 21, 2016 17:27
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Cached Money posted:also: 14, keep pushing, this is where it all gets better, the uphill is over, it's soon coasting time, get ready for good times. "And it was right about there I realised I never finished the brakes. Poor Kia."
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Nov 21, 2016 17:32
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14 BAR RIFF posted:Incredible. Thank you all for allowing me to be part of this story. Its really brought my life back and I can't put a price on how much that means to me This is all we wanted. It'll be great to see the War Rig rolling but this. This.  we love you, man.
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Nov 21, 2016 18:05
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Lots of dust in this thread, must be why I'm tearing up! How do we start a Patreon for 14 so he can continue his journey when the War Rig arrives in Florida? Will we need to have more projects for him to work on? Does he have to do them all in decent weather but then it starts to get bad towards the end of the project?
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Nov 21, 2016 18:50
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Broken truck fixes broken man fixes broken truck, the ai circle or life. 14 I think it's been said before but I'm glad your firemobile got you to the truck, seems like the field of vehicles has been just what you needed.
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What's left to be done on the war rig? I saw the drive train seems to be together and you were working on the harness. So, complete electrical, then... brakes and tires? Anything else? Suspension maybe?
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I don't know anything about cars. I usually post in subforums where people argue about videogames and coldly compile lists. Seriously, when Car Talk comes on, I google some of the parts they mention just to figure out what the hell they're talking about. I don't mean really complicated stuff, either, like "what size of p39 sub-thermal interocitor belt pulley bracket will fit a '94 Ranger," I mean stuff like "what is a caliper, where is it on the car, and why is it being 'stuck' a problem?" That said, this adventure is one of the most amazing and heartwarming things I've had the pleasure of stumbling upon even if I'm clueless most of the time. I may not know what is going on in some of the photos posted of engines and stuff, but I can definitely recognize a man that's found his calling when I see one. Stay warm, 14, and best of luck 
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I'm glad to see this thread has ascended to a higher purpose than showcasing my poor impulse control. It really is amazing what just getting out and having something to do, just something to get your mind off life can do. Best wishes Dave. The end is in sight!
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ExplodingSims posted:I'm glad to see this thread has ascended to a higher purpose than showcasing my poor impulse control. I think it's great that you gave Dave the escape from what was into a freedom of "now", which has shown him not only his self worth, but the fact that there is always still hope. Thanks to everyone who came together to help get Dave there, and special thanks to those who spent armchair time with me to find the cheapest and most reliable ways to get Dave much needed cash to get there. Dave, I'm uprooting and moving to a bit more rural- I cannot do the work I once did, and I was never happy doing it, myself. I've got a lot of work to do- but you're welcome to hang here for a week, or a month- I doubt I'll be out of here for several months, anyhow. Congratulations on making your way forward, man. Go do what makes you happy.
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Good on you 14, and you too Sims and everyone else who's helped.
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14 BAR RIFF posted:Incredible. Thank you all for allowing me to be part of this story. Its really brought my life back and I can't put a price on how much that means to me Keep going man, I feel like there's something amazing waiting for you at the end of this journey.
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ExplodingSims posted:What could go wrong? 14 BAR RIFF posted:But I can say for the first time in a long, long time I think its gonna be okay. Don't know when or where or how, but its gonna be okay
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Nov 21, 2016 20:57
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14 BAR RIFF posted:Call me superstitious, but I won't say what I wished for. It was meth, wasn't it? Keep up the good work man, glad it's been such a positive force for you.
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HELL YES JERKEY AND DUCT TAPE
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14 BAR RIFF posted:HELL YES JERKEY AND DUCT TAPE That isn't duct tape.
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The Locator posted:That isn't duct tape. yea, its a marital aid.
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The Locator posted:That isn't duct tape. OK fine 100mph TACTICAL TAPE I had more teeth the last time I had jerkey. Luckily it pythons well
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