So, You Think CP Isn't a Family!

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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited July 2010
    hoosier21 wrote: »
    As others have said, many people here are first rate; to give to others who are in need is just awesome.

    With that said

    To post that your family is going without food, and follow that up with this:

    “I've been selling off all kinds of stuff, but it's getting pretty close to big rig I fear. Just thinking about it gives me panic attacks. However, I'm am this close to hitting it and won't hesistate for a second when the time comes, which again is right around the corner.”

    Jesus Christ man you need a reality check on what is and what is not important in life.

    Um, I've been living harsh reality Russ and have been doing all kinds of scrammbling, this past week was was when the lack of food hit. As I said I have lots more things that I have sold and am selling to before I get the point of hitting my main gear. This has been discussed a couple of times between my wife and I this week and she even agrees that we may not have to go that far yet with all the other things we have to sell.

    I've sold off lots of gear, just because you didn't see here in the Flea Market doesn't mean I haven't been selling gear and cables and accessories.

    I appreciate you guys concern but I don't believe I went into all the details of what we've been doing to keep ourselves afloat so please stop jumping to conclusions on the rig. There's been plenty of hustling going on and selling things off going on as I right this. As I said this past week was the first where we had trouble with food.
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited July 2010
    hopefully things get better in the near future....i certainly don't know all the details but will keep you on my prayer....
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2010
    So, You Think CP Isn't a Family!

    That is the topic of the discussion and I feel that is where we should limit ourselves to, not prejudging.

    devani wrote: »
    hopefully things get better in the near future....i certainly don't know all the details but will keep you on my prayer....
    Same here!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited July 2010
    sda2mike wrote: »
    anthony! way to be! hearing, i hope you pull out of this! you may want to keep the details private, though. a 13 year old missing meals can be twisted 1000 ways on the internet. keep looking up

    mike

    No truer words have been spoken Mike. I've been hustling my **** off selling things and doing things to make money. The fellows who have given me some hell for not selling my rig are my family and I appreciate the input but no-one here knows all we've been doing to get out of this hole. Cutting lawn, house sitting, baby sitting, walking neighbors dogs, dog sitting, shoping for people, driving people around in this heat and rain who don't have cars . . the list goes on.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited July 2010
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Anthony is good people. I'm sure he didn't want to be praised, but way too go!!! Very nice gesture.

    H9

    He didn't but things like this are what goes on behind the scenes in this club and whether he wanted the praise or not he desearves it and I'm glad I posted it.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited July 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    No truer words have been spoken Mike. I've been hustling my **** off selling things and doing things to make money. The fellows who have given me some hell for not selling my rig are my family and I appreciate the input but no-one here knows all we've been doing to get out of this hole. Cutting lawn, house sitting, baby sitting, walking neighbors dogs, dog sitting, shoping for people, driving people around in this heat and rain who don't have cars . . the list goes on.

    Keep up the good work and don't sell out until you look at the cables and see steaks in front of your eyes. :D

    I sold off half of my system and most of the extras I had a few years ago during a hard time. It wasn't that bad and I have better stuff now. I kept the TT and preamp throughout it all. ;)

    As someone else stated the equipment is like having money in the bank. You can always liquidate it if need be and buy it back later.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,164
    edited July 2010
    Joe, I didn;t mean you shouldn't have publically thanked him. I just know people do stuff for other people out of friendship, goodwill, goodness, etc. I meant I'm sure Antny wasn't looking for a pat on the back...............but he deserves one. I'm glad you posted it as well.

    H9
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited July 2010
    Awesome, awesome story. I hope everything gets better for you Joe.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited July 2010
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Joe, I didn;t mean you shouldn't have publically thanked him. I just know people do stuff for other people out of friendship, goodwill, goodness, etc. I meant I'm sure Antny wasn't looking for a pat on the back...............but he deserves one. I'm glad you posted it as well.

    H9

    Oh I know what you were saying Brock I just took it a little further.:)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited July 2010
    Anthony is tops! Joe I hope things turn around for you very soon.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited July 2010
    madmax wrote: »
    Keep up the good work and don't sell out until you look at the cables and see steaks in front of your eyes. :D

    I sold off half of my system and most of the extras I had a few years ago during a hard time. It wasn't that bad and I have better stuff now. I kept the TT and preamp throughout it all. ;)

    As someone else stated the equipment is like having money in the bank. You can always liquidate it if need be and buy it back later.

    That has alway been in the back of my mind. I went through hard times 20 years ago worse than this and sold off everything except my TT and preamp just like you and just like you if/when the time comes to sell the rig, I'm keeping the TT and preamp again. When I did finally get back on my feet again I ended up with a rig far far better than what I originally had. As a matter of fact, in 1989 I was forced to sell of my SDA/SRSs and I got back SDA/SRS 1.2TLs so I know the drill!
    madmax wrote: »
    Keep up the good work and don't sell out until you look at the cables and see steaks in front of your eyes. :D

    Thanks Chuck and WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA steaks. Reminds me of the two Yosemite Sam brothers who were starving and when they saw Daffy Duck saw a 10 course meal in their minds eye LOL!!!

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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited July 2010
    Ha ha, I remember that one! There was another cartoon I was thinking of where one character looks at the other and sees a big steak, can't think of it though. :)
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited July 2010
    very awesome of the CP members and a great way to show the family vibe of this place!

    Joe I'm sorry to hear about whats been going on lately... I really do hope things improve for you fast as your a great guy and give great advice!
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited July 2010
    Awesome things happen and this is one!!

    I hope and pray everything gets better for you very soon Joe.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited July 2010
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    That is the topic of the discussion and I feel that is where we should limit ourselves to, not prejudging.

    Easy TK, a friend is not a good friend if he is afraid to or won't tell you the truth. Those are the types of friends I want. I appreciate your sentiments though.
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited July 2010
    That's a wonderful act of kindness. Joe, thanks for sharing.

    Is your family still in need, or are you finding long-term solutions (other than selling off your possessions)?
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited July 2010
    Big Dawg wrote: »
    That's a wonderful act of kindness. Joe, thanks for sharing.

    Is your family still in need, or are you finding long-term solutions (other than selling off your possessions)?

    Mike our long term solution to this is to get caught up with the debt incurred from the pancreatitis medicals bills and other things. Once we can do that, getting caught up, and there is something good in the works from my family, we will be able to live comfortably on our disability checks like we were three years ago before I got sick. We'll even be able to save money for emergencies.

    Things are looking up.

    This thread is meant to show what a great family we have here at CP and to give kudos to Antny. While I appreciate the concern and well wishes that is not the intent of this thread. This isn't a poor me thread! I've been through tougher times in my life and always came out on top and better for it, the same thing is going to happen this time.

    So please keep the Kudos up for Antny and feel rest assured that we are members of such an awesome club.

    I humbly ask that if you wish to discuss my situation or want to wish us well or just give me an assuring pat on the rump, please do so my PM or email. I'm very grateful for all of you!
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited July 2010
    Joe, hope things get better soon for you and the family, great story, I'm glad I signed on to read it :) Anthony, you get a big gold star, you made someones day and, in turn made many others think about doing the same, that's a triple play dude :):):)

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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited July 2010
    Hey Joe,
    I wish you and your family well.
    Thanks for sharing the good news about fellow Polkie/s assisting another who could use a little help.
    Keep the faith my old friend !!
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  • GSRBOB
    GSRBOB Posts: 172
    edited July 2010
    Hope things work out for you and yours. Times are tough nowadays. Keep yr head up.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2010
    Wow that story alone, left me with a tear in my eye. Anthony way to go, Joe sorry for the troubles. Yes we're all family in my eyes.

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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited July 2010
    Way to go Anthony :) Joe I hope things get better for you soon.

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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited July 2010
    Delaware is not too far away. Whatcha need, friend?
    Tip O' the Hat to all those who help! Antny Rocks!
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited July 2010
    Makes me think of a Sister Sledge song... "We are Family" you know the rest.... ;)
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,383
    edited July 2010
    danger boy wrote: »
    Makes me think of a Sister Sledge song... "We are Family" you know the rest.... ;)


    ...I got all my SISTERS with me???

    what are you trying to say exactly?:rolleyes::D;):p
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited July 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    ...I got all my SISTERS with me???

    what are you trying to say exactly?:rolleyes::D;):p

    LOL! Al knows just what to say, how to say it and when . . . he's one sly character!;)
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  • jimmydep
    jimmydep Posts: 1,305
    edited July 2010
    Joe, I'm very sorry to hear about your situation, but things always have a way of working out.

    Anthony is !st class in my book.

    Thanks for sharing

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  • texas ed
    texas ed Posts: 139
    edited July 2010
    Damn...I am a relative newbie and have not even gone to all the sites in this forum.I read these threads this morning and got slapped with humility.Please accept my thoughts and prayers.I wish nothing but the best for you,family and this temporary situation. Regards, Eddie
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  • Amherst
    Amherst Posts: 695
    edited July 2010
    Nothing but first class here in Club Polk.

    Great job Anthony rallying the troops to help a fellow member!





    Joe best thoughts and prayers for better times. Keep your head held up high.
    And I would like to extend those thoughts to the many in the Polk Family who have found today's economics hitting home.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited July 2010
    All I can say is wow! Class act isn't even strong enough or quality enough to say about Anthony. I mean wow. That's nothing short of amazing. Sure we're family in many ways but seriously? Damn.

    Joe, all the best to you, your family and your future. Sure I haven't met or even talked to you but it's clear you're a stand up guy who just got kicked in the **** by today's times. "Stuff" happens to some of the best of us but only the strong face it head on, do what's needed to be done and comes out the same man as he was going in; or better. Keep looking up as the sun still shines and records still spin. Keep it up.

    To the "haters" looking at the signature and judging him, that's the side of humanity that is sad. You have no idea from the original post what this man and his family are doing to stay afloat. For all you know he's donating blood as much as possible, selling everything out of his storage closet and evaluating everything in his life from top to bottom to find end's meat. It's not like he's just standing there waiting for the next payday to buy food, pay bills, etc. It's easy to judge and jump to conclusions but unless you are in his shoes or have a Jump to Conclusions mat, let the man live. He woke up this morning and he'll do it again tomorrow with blood pumping. Life is a roller coaster.

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