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<blockquote data-quote="upsdude" data-source="post: 216485" data-attributes="member: 2033"><p>Sounds good 43, where’s yours? LOL.</p><p></p><p>I hit the half century mark this year, looking back I’ve had a great life so far. I was born in Virginia but my parents and big brother were immigrants. They emigrated from West Virginia in the early 50’s. My dad was looking to get out of the coalmines and came here for a better opportunity. My parents were married when they were 16 & 17, and they didn’t have too! LOL. Big brother didn’t come along until a couple years later. LOL. Big brother has 15 years on me. If he hadn’t been such a big baby I’d be 10 or so years older. LOL.</p><p></p><p>My father was able to go into business for himself when I was 10. He owned a gas station and I thought that was the coolest place in the world to hangout. It was there that I learned about service, honesty, and doing the right thing from Dad. The family spent a lot of time there, 7 days a week and long days at that. Mom would make dinner, pack it up and we would go to the station and all have dinner together. Looking back I realize my Dad risked everything we had to get his business. It paid off for the family. </p><p></p><p>At 18 I was hired into a work/study program with a local police department. Worked went to school and still managed to help Dad some on the weekends. I was all set to continue a career in law enforcement when I met my 1st wife. Little did I know at the time, she was Satan’s sister. Just after we had a couple kids she decided to go full fledge whacko and disappear for days at a time. With marital problems consuming my life combined with a really close call with death as a cop I made a career change. A good friend and coworker convinced me my attention being focused at home was going to get me killed. </p><p></p><p>Bounced around a couple other jobs and finally the female Satan moved out to “find herself”. I went for custody of the kids but judges in Virginia were reluctant to hand little girls over to their fathers. My X had 2 DUI arrests within 3 months, still a no go. I just did my best to raise them from outside and never bashed their mother in front of them. The “no bashing” suggestion came from a very good friend, it paid off big time in the end. </p><p></p><p>I was laid off from a job in late November 86. The company had set us up to get assistance from the state employment commission. I walked in and they sent me to UPS, driver helper. Ended up working all of December, 50-55 hours a week with the same driver. The driver and delivery sup recommended me for a peak season driver in 87. UPS hired me in September of 87 as a seasonal driver, been there ever since. Met my current wife on road first week on the job. We’ve been married 17+ years and made a couple kids, 14 and 11. My wife never ever complains about OT or me missing things at school. She grew up an Army brat and is used to the “duty calls” stuff. She supports me in most anything I want to do, and I the same to her. </p><p></p><p>My father passed away almost 3 years ago. I learned so much from him that I use everyday in work and life. He taught me how to get along with folks that don’t always deserve respect. He told everyone he met that his son worked for UPS, he was very proud to say that. I’m also very grateful of the love and joy my parents showed towards each other. They acted like 2 teenagers in love until the day Dad passed on. They had 64 years together. Not to leave out Mom, but I get my wit and humor from her. How many 83 year old women will hide around a corner so they can spray whipped cream in your face? LOL. </p><p></p><p>Through my UPS years I also helped out my brother some at his gas station and I did some time with Nascar as an official in the Weekly Racing Series (local tracks) where REAL racing takes place. Moved up the racing ladder to Chief Steward/Race Director and officially retired from racing last year. I’ll occasionally get a call from a track needing help with an issue or just needing me to fill in for a day. </p><p></p><p>Hobbies? Hot Rods, metalworking, car shows, and teaching my 11 year old daughter to weld. I also help a friend that does high end car restorations. In my CD player, anything from Boston to Montgomery Gentry. TV, Discovery Channel, Speed Channel, or the History Channel. Not much of a stick and ball fan, rather be playing with cars. </p><p></p><p>Life’s been good to me, and yes, that includes my 20 at Brown.</p><p></p><p>Hey 43, was that long enough? LOL.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="upsdude, post: 216485, member: 2033"] Sounds good 43, where’s yours? LOL. I hit the half century mark this year, looking back I’ve had a great life so far. I was born in Virginia but my parents and big brother were immigrants. They emigrated from West Virginia in the early 50’s. My dad was looking to get out of the coalmines and came here for a better opportunity. My parents were married when they were 16 & 17, and they didn’t have too! LOL. Big brother didn’t come along until a couple years later. LOL. Big brother has 15 years on me. If he hadn’t been such a big baby I’d be 10 or so years older. LOL. My father was able to go into business for himself when I was 10. He owned a gas station and I thought that was the coolest place in the world to hangout. It was there that I learned about service, honesty, and doing the right thing from Dad. The family spent a lot of time there, 7 days a week and long days at that. Mom would make dinner, pack it up and we would go to the station and all have dinner together. Looking back I realize my Dad risked everything we had to get his business. It paid off for the family. At 18 I was hired into a work/study program with a local police department. Worked went to school and still managed to help Dad some on the weekends. I was all set to continue a career in law enforcement when I met my 1st wife. Little did I know at the time, she was Satan’s sister. Just after we had a couple kids she decided to go full fledge whacko and disappear for days at a time. With marital problems consuming my life combined with a really close call with death as a cop I made a career change. A good friend and coworker convinced me my attention being focused at home was going to get me killed. Bounced around a couple other jobs and finally the female Satan moved out to “find herself”. I went for custody of the kids but judges in Virginia were reluctant to hand little girls over to their fathers. My X had 2 DUI arrests within 3 months, still a no go. I just did my best to raise them from outside and never bashed their mother in front of them. The “no bashing” suggestion came from a very good friend, it paid off big time in the end. I was laid off from a job in late November 86. The company had set us up to get assistance from the state employment commission. I walked in and they sent me to UPS, driver helper. Ended up working all of December, 50-55 hours a week with the same driver. The driver and delivery sup recommended me for a peak season driver in 87. UPS hired me in September of 87 as a seasonal driver, been there ever since. Met my current wife on road first week on the job. We’ve been married 17+ years and made a couple kids, 14 and 11. My wife never ever complains about OT or me missing things at school. She grew up an Army brat and is used to the “duty calls” stuff. She supports me in most anything I want to do, and I the same to her. My father passed away almost 3 years ago. I learned so much from him that I use everyday in work and life. He taught me how to get along with folks that don’t always deserve respect. He told everyone he met that his son worked for UPS, he was very proud to say that. I’m also very grateful of the love and joy my parents showed towards each other. They acted like 2 teenagers in love until the day Dad passed on. They had 64 years together. Not to leave out Mom, but I get my wit and humor from her. How many 83 year old women will hide around a corner so they can spray whipped cream in your face? LOL. Through my UPS years I also helped out my brother some at his gas station and I did some time with Nascar as an official in the Weekly Racing Series (local tracks) where REAL racing takes place. Moved up the racing ladder to Chief Steward/Race Director and officially retired from racing last year. I’ll occasionally get a call from a track needing help with an issue or just needing me to fill in for a day. Hobbies? Hot Rods, metalworking, car shows, and teaching my 11 year old daughter to weld. I also help a friend that does high end car restorations. In my CD player, anything from Boston to Montgomery Gentry. TV, Discovery Channel, Speed Channel, or the History Channel. Not much of a stick and ball fan, rather be playing with cars. Life’s been good to me, and yes, that includes my 20 at Brown. Hey 43, was that long enough? LOL. [/QUOTE]
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