July 3, 201214 yr I haven't been around lately because I've started a new $10 a job in Atlantic City/ surrounding suburbs (Such as Linwood). As a result, I have to work long hours to justify driving down there and back from Camden County. I actually enjoy the job quite a bit, basically I'm maintaining properties my boss owns, and occasionally helping him out at the Condo complex he manages. Well today I simply had to do some yard work and stuff at my boss's house, which I was looking forward to. Apart from hating the constant Greenhead bites, I love working outdoors and stuff. Anyway, I was making a left onto my boss's street, off of a 35 mph street. I had been sitting there for about 20 seconds or so waiting for an opportunity to turn when BAM! I got hit from behind....By a Driving School Instructor. It's their fault and stuff, and I didn't have TOO much noticeable damage (apart from my muffler hanging down, a screwed up bumper, and the car pulling to the right), but their car was totaled, and the airbags deployed. (Makes me proud of my 97 Maxima, it took that Honda like a Champ XD) Anyway, I figured I'd regale you guys with the tales of my weird life, and let you all know I'm still alive, I'm just working nearly 70 hours a week between my two jobs.
July 3, 201214 yr lol, my Accord got rear-ended a few years ago by a carolla, My rear bumper had 2 dimples from the license plate in it and a bent bumper mount, which bent right back into place.... the Carolla probably needed a good 5k worth of repairs the hwole front end was smashed in. Unbelievable how cars can take a hit from behind but not upfront. Oh and i had to clean half a cup of coffee off the inside of my windshield haha.
July 3, 201214 yr I haven't been around lately because I've started a new $10 a job in Atlantic City/ surrounding suburbs (Such as Linwood). As a result, I have to work long hours to justify driving down there and back from Camden County. I actually enjoy the job quite a bit, basically I'm maintaining properties my boss owns, and occasionally helping him out at the Condo complex he manages. Well today I simply had to do some yard work and stuff at my boss's house, which I was looking forward to. Apart from hating the constant Greenhead bites, I love working outdoors and stuff. Anyway, I was making a left onto my boss's street, off of a 35 mph street. I had been sitting there for about 20 seconds or so waiting for an opportunity to turn when BAM! I got hit from behind....By a Driving School Instructor. It's their fault and stuff, and I didn't have TOO much noticeable damage (apart from my muffler hanging down, a screwed up bumper, and the car pulling to the right), but their car was totaled, and the airbags deployed. (Makes me proud of my 97 Maxima, it took that Honda like a Champ XD) Anyway, I figured I'd regale you guys with the tales of my weird life, and let you all know I'm still alive, I'm just working nearly 70 hours a week between my two jobs. I really like Maxima's back then. That car was hot in it's day. Don't know about today but those years, the car was fast! Sorry to hear about your misfortune. I think you should get checked out by a doctor just to be sure you didn't get hurt.
July 3, 201214 yr Author how do you a make a thread like this without pics -1 I'll take some pictures of my car later. I have a piece of shit phone that can barely take pictures, or I would have gotten some of her car. When I get the police report, I'll take a picture of it For those who are curious, it was silverauto driving school out of Mays Landing.
July 3, 201214 yr Author I really like Maxima's back then. That car was hot in it's day. Don't know about today but those years, the car was fast! Sorry to hear about your misfortune. I think you should get checked out by a doctor just to be sure you didn't get hurt. My mechanic friend hates my car because of how complicated it is to work on, but even he'll admit it's fast. I don't really drive over the speed limit (I do 68-70 at most on the AC expressway) but there have been a few times where someone would run a light, and I'd avoid being hit by gunning it. It's a very nice car, and it seems to hold up pretty well to abuse. Electrical system is a little wonky, but I like my car.
July 3, 201214 yr Author Not to sound too cynical, but your life doesn't seem that crazy... Back in March, my sister kept calling me during a chemistry exam. When I finally finished, I called her back, and she started begging me to help her neigbor move a couch. NNormally, this isn't a big deal, but you see, the night before the neighbor allowed this woman to stay over. My sister's neighbor is a sweet, elderly woman who is like a 5th grandmother to my niece. Well she allowed this drug-addict woman to stay there overnight, since the addict had grown up in the neighborhood and had no where else to go. Well the next day the woman goes to check up on the addict, realizes something is wrong, and has my brother in law come over to check her, where upon, poking her face, my brother in law realized she was dead, and had been dead for 18 hours or so. Long story short, the woman Overdosed, and I had to move the sofa, covered in overdose vomit, and other bodily fluids out of the house. The family of the deceased, refused to help, but were very curious where the $900 the woman was carrying was (police had it). I have weird things happen to me a lot.
July 3, 201214 yr Kaiser, if only you had a late model one. I have a brand new unpainted one sitting around my work for some reason.
July 4, 201214 yr Author All the hours you working, you better have save money for new toys! Oh you know it! Actually all the money from this job is going to pay Rowan more or less. I have a car in reserve, fortunately, but my job at the Christian book store will be for some toys and stuff haha! My Poppop has Macular Degeneration, which, considering he's 90, and in otherwise fantastic health, isn't bad, but he can't really drive anymore, but he's kept his 2000 Camry for me. I've borrowed it a few times when my car was in the shop, and it's nice, and only has like 60,000 miles on it. Best of all, it has a cassette player which is good since I play my ipod out of one of those cassette adapters (Which I got off Ebay for $3, and has lasted me like 3 years already, can't beat that). I was lucky that I'm okay, I'll post some pictures tomorrow or something so you guys can see it. I wish I had taken a picture of the accident scene, since you'd be surprised how little damage I received compared to the person who hit me. Of course, I need to get everything looked at to be sure. As for new toys... I'm leaning towards a levergun at the moment, maybe a shotgun for my next purchase. Of course, I may be getting a little ahead of myself, since I ought to buy a range membership, and put some sights on the AR I built, but never fired XD. I'm a mess
July 4, 201214 yr Not to sound too cynical, but your life doesn't seem that crazy... Laughing my arse off!!
July 4, 201214 yr Laughing my arse off!! I was thinking the same thing, heck at his age I had done more crap that I stopped even thinking about hitting a confessional, I'd probably still be in there. Roflmao. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
July 4, 201214 yr Author I was thinking the same thing, heck at his age I had done more crap that I stopped even thinking about hitting a confessional, I'd probably still be in there. Roflmao. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Oh, I have stories, just none I would share on the NJGF! Most of you still think I'm a polite, level headed guy, I've done some dumb stuff, I'll be more than happy to share some stories if I ever meet any of you guys in person XD.
July 4, 201214 yr We all have stories bro. We all have stories. +1 I'm saving my good ones for the book I'll write when I retire.
July 4, 201214 yr I'm not sure I remember my best stories, however the ones I sort of remember always seem to be really awesome...until someone tells me what really happened. There are always let downs. If it wasn't for others injecting facts I would be convinced that I have the ability to slow down time, speak German, and that gravity sometimes doesn't effect me. Apparently though, none of those things are true.
July 4, 201214 yr Oh, I have stories, just none I would share on the NJGF! Most of you still think I'm a polite, level headed guy, I've done some dumb stuff, I'll be more than happy to share some stories if I ever meet any of you guys in person XD. Dude I was living on point pleasant on the beach when I was still in high school the last 3 mints of the school year with 2 other people I worked with and we each had at least 4 broads that we wet dating each, some nights more than 1 of my files would spend the night. After I graduated I packed up my truck moved to southern Kali and then the real fun started. Plus being a Harley builder and rider for the last 28 or 29 years and I also have a few stories, but we all Do, some are just sicker than others, I'll still go toe to toe with most when it's all said and done. Lmao. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
July 6, 201214 yr Author And how much of the damage to your car was pre-existing? None actually. I drive like an old woman. OH! And apparently my boss DID take pictures of the other car. He's supposed to email them to me, so as soon as I get them, I'll post them up.
July 6, 201214 yr Matt, Glad you're OK! I was actually thinking about your lack of activity lately, I know this won't help, but as you get older, your life will get MUCH more insane.. Take my word for it!
July 7, 201214 yr Author Matt, Glad you're OK! I was actually thinking about your lack of activity lately, I know this won't help, but as you get older, your life will get MUCH more insane.. Take my word for it! I'm basically working about 70 hours a week, with about another 8 hours tied up in driving. Plus after building the AR, loading 150 rounds for it, I still haven't shot it, or any other gun since January.
July 7, 201214 yr I'm basically working about 70 hours a week, with about another 8 hours tied up in driving. Plus after building the AR, loading 150 rounds for it, I still haven't shot it, or any other gun since January. Our lives are always going to be insane. If its not work, family obligations will get you running. If not the family, there will be friends you'll need to help. If not that there will be something at your house that ties you up. It's a big hamster wheel that is always spinning. Just a matter of how many hamsters jump on the wheel at once!
July 7, 201214 yr Author Damn, I was hoping you'd be able to see the yellow sign on the side taht had the name of the driving school, well whatever. Apparently my boss took this picture for me, Also, their car was smoking a little bit out of the engine. If I ever have some time where I'm not working, I'll post some pictures of my car for comparison. This is their car, by the way.
July 10, 201214 yr Author And here is my car (my camera in my phone is crappy, please forgive the quality)
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