Well? Wadda Ya Think?

naaaa "never give in, and never give up"... May take a LOT more naps, than I use to.. May have a LOT more opinions, than I use to.. May shake my head and say, WHAT an idiot.. BUT.. looking out the window, drinking my co-co, just don't cut it either... You might pickup a few new habits, (like taking a lot more aspirins) (eating a lot more bland foods) (going to bed a LOT earlier than as a teenager) BUT.. Life goes on, Remain a part of it.. Let-em all know your still there, and know an "idiot" when you see one... ;-) RTS

Hi All,

For me it has come to the time to pull the plug!! As of this week I am no longer in the business.

It is and has been a very stressful time. As I have explained to some, the business has been very personal. Stepping aside and letting others takeover what I have been doing for 34 years is difficult, but necessary!!

My phone has been ringing from customers/friends everyday. From "What do I do NOW!!" to "Thanks for the years!!" and other stuff.

It is something that will happen to all of us, including Bob for a second time when he closes up the Machine Shop. It is part of life that can't be avoided.

FWIW I decided to just shutdown and walkaway. Although it was not a full back out or closing the door. I am still trying to assist those that need a little extra time or insight to certain issues. But, the sales, service, fixing stuff has stopped. I am now under a 5 year Non-Compete clause. Because of the "Walk Away" plan the multiple was 20X. Would have been a bit higher if I was going to stay on as a part-time employee and stuff. For me, being an employee and following other's rules WAS NOT something I could easily handle. I am far too Independent thinking!!

Presently I am cleaning the lettering off my van. It is a slow process. Hot Air gun, plastic scrapper, glue dissolve solution, lots of rubbing does a very good job. The van is a '03 E-150 with 233,000 miles, good inspection till January 2024. Maybe worth $999.00?? Will need to empty out all of the S-T-U-F-F and then see if I can find some junk yard that will want to take it off my hands. ;-(

As for checking in here on A.S.A?? I will be looking in daily as I have been for Soooooooo long.......... I will add comments and contribute as desired!!

As I see it the next on the list will be Jim. I am sure he is already processing the challenge. Jim, be sure to get all your Ducks Quacking properly. But, don't expect them ALL to cooperate fully, all the time!! It may be best to shoot that Duck and have it for supper ranter than trying to get it follow your desires. :-)

Later,

Les

That is as always a personal decision. However, you might just consider refusing to take as much work. In my current business I screen out a lot of the headaches by telling people 3-4 months minimum for custom work and its first paid first made. NO EXCEPTIONS! I've also told people, "I don't think we are a good fit. Thank you for the opportunity, but I just can't work the way you want. You might be able to find somebody more desperate and they might be willing to suck you off, kiss your ass, and make you happy."

I'd post more but nobody messages any strange issues they are having with a panel...

The black trim ring around the LCD display fell off one of my RP1CAe2 keypads. Its still laying on the floor where it landed.

There ya go Mark! THAT'S a tough one for ya. ;->>>>

This is what I'd suggest. I think I'd start off with - - - - - First, you get a stick and wrap some duct tape on the end with the sticky side out. Then you hobble on over to the area where you last saw the trim ring. You may want to bring your glasses and a flash light with you. Oh and bring the duct tape with you too, Poke around on the floor with the sticky end of the stick a little bit and the trim ring should eventually stick to the duct tape. Sorta saves you havin to bend ALLLL THE WAAAYYY down there to pick it up off the floor. Now tear two little pieces of duct tape off the roll and place the trim ring over the keypad display so you can see the little letters and numbers through the hole in the trim ring. Now take one of the little pieces of duct tape and tape the trim ring on one side of the keypad and the other piece of duct tape and tape the trim ring on the other side. Don't cover up the display though. It ain't gonna look to pretty but to be sure it'll do the job until you forget what your code is. OR ya could just let it lay there on the floor and call and alarm company in.

DITTO!!! :-)

Les

Well, knowing how some of you all feel up the un-annointed bodging up self help, I do appreciate the effort that went into your assistance.

( Damn DIY'ers )

Oh, no! I dropped my duct tape. Now what?