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DICK DICER posted:Nope, there's going to be a thread, but it's not out of expectations of finance. Thing is, yeah. You guys gave me what I needed until now, but you also gave enough for me to go towards something. There's going to be a trailer and supplies and a place to start over when I'm done. But previously, I had my career tying me down, then addiction tying me down, then valentine tying me down. This is the first chance I've had in my adult life,totally free to take me in what ever direction the wind may choose and I'm not going to loving turn that down. I'm riding out the cold weather in Denver, my parents will assist with what they are able to. I even had a few opportunities in Valentine to pursue bad choices I didnt because while I can't promise I'll be perfect, it's on my terms now and I'm choosing to move forward. I want to live again, and I've been given what I need to do so. Now it's up to me to discover what my new life will entail. I'm not going back to wrenching professionally. Let's find out who I really am. Fuckin aye, dude. Fuckin aye.
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Applebees Appetizer posted:I used to stay there cuz it's right by Homestead speedway, back when I did motorsports photography, it was nice and a hell of a lot cheaper than a hotel. Also there is an amazing mexican restaurant across the street from it called Rosilitas I think. Best loving chimichangas I've ever had in my life, ate there every day I stayed and anytime I go to the Keys I always stop there to eat. I've started using hostels whenever I travel. Partly because they're so much cheaper, partly because you actually get to meet people, discover poo poo to do, etc. Yeah I'm usually one of the older people staying there, don't really care tho. The one I stay at in Austin (Drifter Jack's) isn't as nice as the one you mentioned, and costs a bit more ($31-39/night depending on the day of week and room size), but it's just off of UT's campus (which is almost downtown), with tons of poo poo within walking distance (restaurants, bars, etc), and Austin's famous 6th Street is a <10 minute bus ride away (DJ's is on 28th IIRC?). Also uh... your version of nice weather is probably still sweltering hot to someone who's spent his entire life in Cali and Washington. Just sayin. 
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DICK DICER posted:Nope, there's going to be a thread, but it's not out of expectations of finance. Thing is, yeah. You guys gave me what I needed until now, but you also gave enough for me to go towards something. There's going to be a trailer and supplies and a place to start over when I'm done. But previously, I had my career tying me down, then addiction tying me down, then valentine tying me down. This is the first chance I've had in my adult life,totally free to take me in what ever direction the wind may choose and I'm not going to loving turn that down. I'm riding out the cold weather in Denver, my parents will assist with what they are able to. I even had a few opportunities in Valentine to pursue bad choices I didnt because while I can't promise I'll be perfect, it's on my terms now and I'm choosing to move forward. I want to live again, and I've been given what I need to do so. Now it's up to me to discover what my new life will entail. I'm not going back to wrenching professionally. Let's find out who I really am. I'm serious with my offer to put you up for a bit if you decide to take a ridiculously long detour through southern Wisconsin.
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Huge shout-outs to Handling by Jebus, Tremek, angryrobots, and everyone else who has contributed directly or indirectly to funding this adventure and/or sending supplies. AI is the greatest, and I know I don't post much, but I'm proud to be a small part of this community.
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shortspecialbus posted:I'm serious with my offer to put you up for a bit if you decide to take a ridiculously long detour through southern Wisconsin. Same if you wind up in Texas, though I don't have the futon anymore (I do have a couch, also an air mattress).
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shortspecialbus posted:I'm serious with my offer to put you up for a bit if you decide to take a ridiculously long detour through southern Wisconsin. And if this happens somehow, drop me a line. I'm way up in northern IL.
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GentlemanofLeisure posted:Huge shout-outs to Handling by Jebus, Tremek, angryrobots, and everyone else who has contributed directly or indirectly to funding this adventure and/or sending supplies. AI is the greatest, and I know I don't post much, but I'm proud to be a small part of this community. This. Thanks for putting up with Dave and helping to steer him into a better future.
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Really glad to see this. DICK DICER posted:Nope, there's going to be a thread, but it's not out of expectations of finance. Thing is, yeah. You guys gave me what I needed until now, but you also gave enough for me to go towards something. There's going to be a trailer and supplies and a place to start over when I'm done. But previously, I had my career tying me down, then addiction tying me down, then valentine tying me down. This is the first chance I've had in my adult life,totally free to take me in what ever direction the wind may choose and I'm not going to loving turn that down. I'm riding out the cold weather in Denver, my parents will assist with what they are able to. I even had a few opportunities in Valentine to pursue bad choices I didnt because while I can't promise I'll be perfect, it's on my terms now and I'm choosing to move forward. I want to live again, and I've been given what I need to do so. Now it's up to me to discover what my new life will entail. I'm not going back to wrenching professionally. Let's find out who I really am. Really really glad to hear this. I hope you find the brighter future you've sought for so long.
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It's so good to see Dave happy and free. Do what you want, when you want. I hope someday the wanderlust plays out and you can find someone to share your life with, and we can get threads of the 14" children as they grow. Even if that's not in your future, it's just good to see you have a happy life, however it turns out. Every day is an adventure. We've seen you at close to your worst, and it was frightening to behold. You're so much happier and healthier now and I'm proud to have had a hand in it. Bottom line is you, though, Dave. You are the one who had to choose to do this. Cutting loose of all your connections to Seattle was tough. Give yourself the credit for having the guts to see it through. I'm glad to have helped in a small way, but it was always you calling the shots, telling us what you wanted rather than us leading you along. You are the man now, having rebuilt your life on your own terms. You have a lot to be proud of. My only cautions would be to start taking serious care of your body. Get to a doctor about your foot. Maybe it's just sprained, maybe it's something worse. Getting a recovery plan from a doctor would be a wise expenditure. Also your teeth. You have neglected them for too long and just put up with the pain and discomfort. Many are in need of serious work. You will be amazed at how much easier it is to cope when you're not it chronic dental pain. Do that much for yourself in Florida while you have supporting friends. Once you take off on your own again it will be much harder. Otherwise, I'm old enough to be your father and have had a vague parental attachment to you. You're only a few years older than my own kids. As them, I wish for you a full life full of whatever you want to make you happy and satisfied. Rock on, my son. 
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Yu-Gi-Ho! posted:Also uh... your version of nice weather is probably still sweltering hot to someone who's spent his entire life in Cali and Washington. Just sayin. Next week is forecast to be in the 70's for highs so not bad. The winter weather is finally starting for us now which is nice.
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Dave, get yourself a warmshowers account (free places to camp). You probably also want to get the aca route maps. They'll give you safe routes to everywhwre you've discussed (they keys, new orleans, denver), plus they'll tell you were food, camping (incl free), and other stuff is. They are so good.
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DICK DICER posted:Nope, there's going to be a thread, but it's not out of expectations of finance. Thing is, yeah. You guys gave me what I needed until now, but you also gave enough for me to go towards something. There's going to be a trailer and supplies and a place to start over when I'm done. But previously, I had my career tying me down, then addiction tying me down, then valentine tying me down. This is the first chance I've had in my adult life,totally free to take me in what ever direction the wind may choose and I'm not going to loving turn that down. I'm riding out the cold weather in Denver, my parents will assist with what they are able to. I even had a few opportunities in Valentine to pursue bad choices I didnt because while I can't promise I'll be perfect, it's on my terms now and I'm choosing to move forward. I want to live again, and I've been given what I need to do so. Now it's up to me to discover what my new life will entail. I'm not going back to wrenching professionally. Let's find out who I really am. Rock on Dave. https://youtu.be/tz6u9suVNlY
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DICK DICER posted:Nope, there's going to be a thread, but it's not out of expectations of finance. Thing is, yeah. You guys gave me what I needed until now, but you also gave enough for me to go towards something. There's going to be a trailer and supplies and a place to start over when I'm done. But previously, I had my career tying me down, then addiction tying me down, then valentine tying me down. This is the first chance I've had in my adult life,totally free to take me in what ever direction the wind may choose and I'm not going to loving turn that down. I'm riding out the cold weather in Denver, my parents will assist with what they are able to. I even had a few opportunities in Valentine to pursue bad choices I didnt because while I can't promise I'll be perfect, it's on my terms now and I'm choosing to move forward. I want to live again, and I've been given what I need to do so. Now it's up to me to discover what my new life will entail. I'm not going back to wrenching professionally. Let's find out who I really am. Good man. If you're ever in San Diego drop me a line and I'll buy ya a beer.
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Deteriorata posted:Also your teeth. You have neglected them for too long and just put up with the pain and discomfort. Many are in need of serious work. You will be amazed at how much easier it is to cope when you're not it chronic dental pain. FWIW, my teeth are in far worse shape than his, and there's no pain or discomfort for me, and hasn't been for over 10 years. Maybe the nerves just all died off in my case (I mean... a tooth did kinda pop out on its own last year, root and all, but it'd had a root canal and had a crown on it). Not discounting what you're saying, just saying that bad teeth don't necessarily mean someone's in pain or discomfort. My only discomfort is when I'm trying to take a bite out of, say, burnt toast (since most of my missing teeth are top row, and right up front). Meth is the gift that keeps on giving (tooth fairy) gifts, and I haven't touched the poo poo in probably 16 years. I'd like to get implants eventually, but that's going to take some serious cash (and my last dentist left me with some pretty bad anxiety about ever going to a dentist again). And oddly it's only the top row that's rough - the bottom row is intact except for one that was surgically removed (also had wisdoms removed). randomidiot fucked around with this message at 07:20 on Oct 25, 2017 |
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God drat what a ride. This thread has been great and one of the few ever that's made me get off my rear end and actually contribute in some small way to SA rather than just lurking and reading. Thanks ExplodingSims for starting us all on this crazy adventure, and thanks Dave for all the ups, downs, and farts along the way.
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I don't know if angryrobots and ExplodingSims enjoyed the farting quite as much as everyone else did.  Hopefully the tow rig doesn't have to be burned to get rid of the smell. 
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DICK DICER posted:Nope, there's going to be a thread, but it's not out of expectations of finance. Thing is, yeah. You guys gave me what I needed until now, but you also gave enough for me to go towards something. There's going to be a trailer and supplies and a place to start over when I'm done. But previously, I had my career tying me down, then addiction tying me down, then valentine tying me down. This is the first chance I've had in my adult life,totally free to take me in what ever direction the wind may choose and I'm not going to loving turn that down. I'm riding out the cold weather in Denver, my parents will assist with what they are able to. I even had a few opportunities in Valentine to pursue bad choices I didnt because while I can't promise I'll be perfect, it's on my terms now and I'm choosing to move forward. I want to live again, and I've been given what I need to do so. Now it's up to me to discover what my new life will entail. I'm not going back to wrenching professionally. Let's find out who I really am. I'm happy for you, man. Good luck. Looking forward to seeing the next journey! e: and Sims - dude - you are an awesome person for letting Dave in on this epic, epic tale. Thank you, seriously.
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Yu-Gi-Ho! posted:I don't know if angryrobots and ExplodingSims enjoyed the farting quite as much as everyone else did. The chili he wanted around 3am would probably have been worse.
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DICK DICER posted:Nope, there's going to be a thread, but it's not out of expectations of finance. Thing is, yeah. You guys gave me what I needed until now, but you also gave enough for me to go towards something. There's going to be a trailer and supplies and a place to start over when I'm done. But previously, I had my career tying me down, then addiction tying me down, then valentine tying me down. This is the first chance I've had in my adult life,totally free to take me in what ever direction the wind may choose and I'm not going to loving turn that down. I'm riding out the cold weather in Denver, my parents will assist with what they are able to. I even had a few opportunities in Valentine to pursue bad choices I didnt because while I can't promise I'll be perfect, it's on my terms now and I'm choosing to move forward. I want to live again, and I've been given what I need to do so. Now it's up to me to discover what my new life will entail. I'm not going back to wrenching professionally. Let's find out who I really am. Best thing I've read today. You have done well getting the gently caress out of a bad situation and getting yourself turned around. So as I now understand Dave and the truck part ways and ExplodingSims takes it from here?
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Yu-Gi-Ho! posted:FWIW, my teeth are in far worse shape than his, and there's no pain or discomfort for me, and hasn't been for over 10 years. Maybe the nerves just all died off in my case (I mean... a tooth did kinda pop out on its own last year, root and all, but it'd had a root canal and had a crown on it). My main point, I guess, is that Dave isn't an indestructible teenager anymore. Just toughing it out can lead to all sorts of chronic problems that cascade from the initial, fairly minor (and readily treatable) issue. Preventive care is valuable. Getting a small thing fixed now can save a whole lot of misery later. Dave needs to start taking care of himself and plan on living a long time.
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Applebees Appetizer posted:[e] come to think of it Dave, the Keys are still recovering from Irma, you could probably make some spare cash if you needed it just helping out doing manual labor type poo poo. This time of year is perfect for it because it's starting to cool off now. The whole Gulf Coast could use a hand, to be honest. Harvey fuckin' destroyed Port Aransas here in Texas, and about thirty miles inland, we're still doing infrastructure repairs in Victoria. A winter spent not freezing your balls off while helping a community rebuild would make you feel good for helping out, at the very least. It's been a helluva ride. Thanks, everyone who contributed time and effort in support of this insanity. and sims if you ever sell or otherwise get rid of that truck i'ma send dave a case of pickled quail eggs and pay him hourly to sit by the return vent in your house
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DICK DICER posted:Come to me, my tiny lizard minions Yep, he's in Florida.
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