A Tough Year

[1 Bad Merc]

Well, I feel like I am living in a Motorhead 350 world here this year. I have had some unbelievable things happen to me this year that have been beyond my control and things just keep going wrong.

For starters as many of you know I had the engine (31,000 miles) go bad on the Marauder this year right after we installed the Trilogy kit on it, my restored Pinball machine which was fixed in December gave up the ghost in January and has been out for repairs ever since with $500 into it with no return in sight, the starter, air conditioning and door went out at the same time on my Dodge truck, my front tooth cracked in half when I bit into the hide of an orange (been on a dentist odyssey ever since including teeth being pulled, root canal,Cap, Veneers,etc), my boat interior being totally destroyed-top and bottom-by Raccoons and not covered under my insurance, ordered new windows for the house and had half of them put in now and I can't get the company to call back to finish the other half after they guranteed me a price-it's like they disappeared, my boss coming in to town and telling me I have to work harder (work 12 hours a day now) and travel more, and then yesterday (6/17) I was in the wife's Lincoln after dropping the boss off at O'Hare and was rearended on the Tollway! At least the guy had insurance but he still did a good bit of damage. Man....I feel like I am stuck in a bad country and western song!

This has all happened to me in the first 6 months of this year and seems to me to be one hell of string of things to go wrong. I swear I am walking around softly, looking over my shoulder and wondering when the meteor is going to fall on my garage or deck. I am actually starting to jump when the phone rings wondering what is it going to be now.

The good thing and were I feel I am truly blessed is everyone in my family is doing good healthwise. Some minor problems here and their but thank God nothing super serious. And my friends for making me feel better and even laugh at my misfortune- you know who you are and how much I appreciate you guys. For that I feel that I am really truly blessed. But I swear it has been one real rough year!

So Dom I am here to say Cheer Up as things just dont happen to you my friend.

Brad

[Motorhead350]

Motorhead350 year:

Got the first job of my life with no help from my father that ended up costing me money instead of making me money because I kept getting parking tickets. I got a parking ticket for parking in my own driveway the other day. My K5 is starting to rust again after a month. My parents health isn't as good as I thought. I haven't been paid for any of my work so far this summer. I have to sell my truck and fail at my restoration project. My dad told me he might have to sell his 71 Benz because he needs to get a new car for my mom and selling his old one is the only way right now.... the car they went in the first date in. My girl friend has gained 50 pounds and she isn't having a baby. My roomate brings home chicks all the time and hooks up with them and it really makes me mad more than anything. My Gibson Les Paul Custom broke because my headstock came undone from a repair many years ago... so a $2,500 guitar is now good for just hanging on the wall. I lost 2 of my favorite 45 records. The Marauder needs over $1,000 worth of parts and services and has $400 worth of parking tickets, so if I park it in the street I will get a boot and a bunch of other new fees. Everytime I visit my family they seem to walk slower and slower. The more I live in the MODERN world the more I dislike it. I have to deal with a drummer that has a temper shorter than my dipstick. My DVD player quit working. My PC won't stay on and a new powerchord cost more than a new computer. My Blazer gives me headaches everytime I drive it because of the open headers and that's going to cost $300 to get new tubes and fix the cracked header. My girlfriend might be moving back to Ohio because she cannot find work and hasn't paid her rent in two months. I know people are stealing from my dads restaurant yet he wants to keep the people around and not fire them and wants to keep not paying me. Everyone my age is growing up and I don't want to... like dressing up for work and not having anytime for fun... work work work!!! That's all they care about now. I might get kicked out of my own apartment. Not a week goes by where I wish I was 6 years old and didn't have to worry about anything except playtime, eating and napping... laugh if you want I don't care. Every once in a while I will completely disappear from all friends and family for a few days and I enjoy that more than anything these days. I gotta talk 2 friends of mine out of suicide about once every two months and sometimes they have to do for me. I have a really hard time even having a conversation with a women, but don't ask me why. Almost every woman I talk to calls me a bad boy, but I know it isn't true... not by a long shot and if it was I would be a lot happier. (Bad boys do not go out with a gun to save a girl at 3am, bring them back to their place and let them sleep for the night. Yet the girl will hook up with some other idiot the next week! Yes there is a story that proves I am the nice guy that get's taken advantage of. Me a bad boy? HA!) I get mad every other day that I am not older and by that I mean I haven't lived though the era of music and cars that I like since everything sucks these days... or at least what sells.

On the upside:

I am chasing my dream with my band and doing just fine at it. I landed a gig and The House of Blues with The Misfits. Landing another one with Agent Orange. We are being featured in a magizine. We are having tee shirts and stickers made. I have been writing more music than ever because things are so screwed up right now. My turtles are all doing just fine. I am in great health, but I should drop a few pounds. I have been walking a lot more because I have been driving a lot less. I am more aware of running the restaurant business, yet I still have no interest in it. I few people quit calling me so I figured out who is a friend and who wanted to use my Marauder to score cash at 2am. I found out that I really make my uncle (the one that got me into cars) feel good eventhough his health is going too so now I have to pay him a visit in FL to be nice... pretty cool. I think I am going to get a few more turtles. I think my roomate is moving out and I won't have to see his girlfriend anymore.

Life has it's ups and downs Brad. Right now things are actually pretty good, but they could be better. Life is like a battery, every negative have a positive. You might have to think about it, but just give it some thought and you'll see.

[SC Cheesehead]

Brad, Dom,

Sounds like both of you are going through some tough times. I can relate to that, been there myself a couple times myself over the years.

Just hang in there, it may not seem like it right now, but things will end up turning your way. And remember, "that which does not kill us makes us stronger." :)

[Vortex]

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[CBT]

You guys are doing great. When you hit rock bottom, you'll know it, cause you won't be posting about it on here. When I thought I'd hit rock bottom, my ex-wife threw me down a bigger shovel, biatch. Anyway, any day above ground is a good day, take stock of your situation and count your blessings. Working out is a good way to let off some steam. I have a couple others things I do to un-strain my brain. And believe it or not, they don't involve beer or prison sex. :cool4:

[captain]

I feel your pain. Recently had to let my housekeeper go and the pool boy. Man the wife really liked him. Plus my boss makes me fly coach. Coach!!! My mercedes is in need of new tires. My wife has eatc issues with her supercharged marauder. My life sucks. And all I ever hear in the news is 6 million unemployed, and on and on about these stupid homeless losers. Dont even get me started on my vacations! Wheres my pin ball machine?

[Mac-MerC]

Motorhead350 year:

My girl friend has gained 50 pounds and she isn't having a baby.

Ha ha ha Hilarious

[LIGHTNIN1]

After reading these posts I feel lucky that my doctor only wanted to remove both my legs because one was shorter than the other and asked since I would not be working anymore if I wanted to be a kidney donor to guy in next room. I've been eyeing bridge heights in the area. Think I"ve found right one.

[1 Bad Merc]

At least I still have you guys!!! Made me LMAO!!!! That's just what I needed. Thanks guys.

Dont worry...I am not throwing in the towel it's just been a tough year. At least my wife did not gain another 50LBS! Sorry Dom-hang in their.

Brad

[CBT]

At least I still have you guys!!! Made me LMAO!!!! That's just what I needed. Thanks guys.

Dont worry...I am not throwing in the towel it's just been a tough year. At least my wife did not gain another 50LBS! Sorry Dom-hang in their.

Brad

I can give you my ex-wifes number. When you listen to what I had to put up with for 14 years you will instantly feel better about your life. :beer:

[1 Bad Merc]

That's an offer I would like to kindly refuse. :)

I am sure alot of people have it worse then me it's just that I am not used to having a string of bad luck like this. I know crap happens to everyone but man it's like I am taking hits/crap everyday.

I am now going to officially quite whining, suck it up and carry on. Was drinking a couple of Jack's last night and started feeling sorry for myself. Imagine that.

Thanks again for the laughs guys as I needed it.

Brad

[SC Cheesehead]

That's an offer I would like to kindly refuse. :)

I am sure alot of people have it worse then me it's just that I am not used to having a string of bad luck like this. I know crap happens to everyone but man it's like I am taking hits/crap everyday.

I am now going to officially quite whining, suck it up and carry on. Was drinking a couple of Jack's last night and started feeling sorry for myself. Imagine that.

Thanks again for the laughs guys as I needed it.

Brad

Brad, there's your problem....not enough Jack! :lol:

[1 Bad Merc]

You got me! Hit the nail on the head......I was still coherant enough to Type! Ran out after 3 drinks. Must restock!

[CBT]

I know crap happens to everyone but man it's like I am taking hits/crap everyday.

Thus, you can now fully grasp the meaning of the ol' saying "When it rains, it pours." :beer:

[Haggis]

Listen fellows life has its ups and downs; one time I lived on nothing but potatoes for a month. And my best friend (besides my wife Chris) Smitty passed away after 15yrs of undying loyalty.

Remember when you hit bottom there is only one direction too go, UP!!

[1 Bad Merc]

Ain't that the truth my friend. I am about drowned out so I am ready for the Sunshine!

[Pops]

Ain't that the truth my friend. I am about drowned out so I am ready for the Sunshine!

Well said Gordon!:beer:

[Motorhead350]

Life is like a *****, sometimes it get's hard.

[justbob]

Brad, Eh you allready know. Like I said, hang in there buddy.

[TAKEDOWN]

Dom and Brad even things aren't looking to good... you guys are luckier than most. I say go open up a fortune cookie. JustBob you can open mine 0oo!

[Baaad GN]

Geeezzzzzzzzzzz Brad almost had me crying! It's true these things have happened and Yesterday he called to say his back was hurting from the wreck, "but" he suffered and went and looking again at the 57 Thunderbird he offered to buy yesterday. Geez that means if he gets it he'll have to sell his 1929 3 window Rio coupe as he dosn't have space in the Airconditioned 26X40ft garage he has, hard life I know. Already his "other" boat at his aunts might eventually come home and then he'd really have a problem. Aunt's nice but we already use half her garage for the 64 SS besides the boat!
SOOOOOOOOOOO I just called him to cheer him up but learned he's golfing, guess he has to work the kink's out of his back from the wreck.

[justbob]

Wow! You gonna take that from your dad Brad?


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