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Post by Big D on Nov 13, 2014 18:27:25 GMT -7
My first wife was like you John. She had diabetes since she was 8 yrs old. When she was 27 and we had been married 6 yrs she went into a diabetic coma one night and she was dead when I woke up. My daughter was still in a crib and I raised her by myself for 3 yrs before I got married again. My wife now had quadruple by-pass, like you did, only she didn't recover well and she was in a hospital bed on oxygen in the living room for 2 yrs and I had to take care of her. Even after I lost my leg I still took care of her from a wheel chair plus did all the cooking and cleaning by myself. About 5 months ago she suddenly came out of it and is her old self and moving around and crafting again only she still can't walk very good and is in a wheelchair like me. I quit modeling for a year to take care of her and really only been modeling for 3 yrs total. I started back 4 yrs ago but stopped for 1 year. I'm not a negative person, anyway I try hard not to be but sometimes it gets hard to keep looking up all the time.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2014 21:51:10 GMT -7
-GAWD, I hear that Dennis, it is hard to keep looking up.... it sucks so bad at times that you asked yourself "why" you know? I'm so sorry Dennis, life sometimes just ain't fair.....No one ever said it was, but still.....
This is why I enjoy modeling and my knowledge there of so much it gives me that "hope" to look up, and thats what keeps me going day in and day out, besides the fact that I have a daughter to raise along side with my Wife....
I too can be and get very negative, and sometimes almost ridiculously negative as my Wife tells me but I keep going, and thats all that matters, I do my best to take projects to fulfill that issue to make it ease a bit as I don't have time to think or be negative, and it works a bit more then I'll admit but it does get to me after awhile....
Think of all those undone kits man. thats where it starts!
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Post by AK on Nov 13, 2014 22:16:20 GMT -7
Fuzzy sleigh on a Beer wagon! I'm liking it! Hang in there guys, there's a lot of people here who care about you! smileyCA9464IN_zpsd9ee499f My wife and I are 53 and 54 so we know how life can sucker ponch you sometimes!
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Post by Big D on Nov 13, 2014 22:30:04 GMT -7
AK, people like you are why I am so glad I joined this forum. I finally got the painting done but I may have to do it again because I think the cold hurt it. I'll have to see how it looks when it is dry.
John, When my first wife died I was only months out of 6 years in the Army and Vietnam and my head was already some kind of screwed up. I volunteered for therapy and finally got straightened out but I couldn't do it by myself. I don't want to bring spiritual things in here but I give God all the credit. That's why you see me say sometimes "It always gets better if you don't quit." It does. My other one is "Fear is always greater than the reality". That's why you hear people say "That wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be" What ever you are afraid of, face it and push through and it gets better!
I apologize to the other members I won't bring this up anymore.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2014 4:17:03 GMT -7
Amen to that man! Dennis, if ya need someone to talk with, I'm just a PM away!
GOD is the only reason I push through at times as he is all I got to talk it out with.....So I hear that one loud and clear even tho, I'm not as "good" as I ought to be.....BUT I AM a BELIEVER!
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Post by Doc O on Nov 14, 2014 8:41:18 GMT -7
Kool ride yer buildin there Den... God bless brother...
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Post by jbailey on Nov 14, 2014 9:17:39 GMT -7
Nice work Dennis! This should be one plush sleigh for the fat man in red!
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Post by Big D on Nov 14, 2014 10:44:18 GMT -7
Thanks Doc and JB. Doing a lot of things I haven't done before. As the old Indian in Outlaw Josey Wales said "Endeavor to Persevere!!"
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2014 15:43:46 GMT -7
-and SORE fingers! Yes? running-around-smiley-emoticon Sorry man, I just HAD to do it.. Sewing, in a model contest? I know I've head of a lot but this really is the taking the whole thing serious! I LOVE it!  |
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Nov 14, 2014 18:51:27 GMT -7
Looking good Big D really going be cool , just keep at it , it all works out |
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Post by Big D on Nov 14, 2014 20:07:42 GMT -7
Thanks JB. The cold ruined my paint job and I am in the process of stripping it and starting over.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2014 21:21:28 GMT -7
I'm sorry to hear that Dennis, that sucks! I have to say cold has never bothered me "painting" BUT clear coating is the PITA at times! Specially when I find its cold outside....
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2014 8:06:24 GMT -7
this is lookin good Dennis hand-clapping-smiley-emoticon cant wait to see how you mount that sleigh the the rest thinking-hard-smiley-emoticon
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Post by Big D on Nov 15, 2014 11:37:09 GMT -7
It's going to be tricky Knarf. I've got most of the body parts I have left crossed.
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Post by jmccann630 on Nov 15, 2014 19:36:24 GMT -7
Looking good Dennis!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2014 22:37:10 GMT -7
Dennis, I take it you have no "stitched" fingers? Can't wait to see some progress!
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Post by Big D on Nov 15, 2014 22:44:19 GMT -7
Thanks JM, I'm working on it Hemi, doing a lot of new things and some are working fine and some are giving me fits. The engine is going to be tough to do because I have to do a lot with the hood on and the paint is killing me. I've painted the thing 3 times now and each time it comes out funny. I may have to use acrylics. I have the sleigh almost finished. I'll post more pics tomorrow. Can't wait to see more progress on YOURS either!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2014 22:55:06 GMT -7
Yeah crap happens at times specially during times like this! AND a race to top it all off to boot.... So yeah, so, as far as your painting, the Enamels giving you fits due to cold? That a (insert a few choice words here) to work with when its cold..... you have any of the Acrylic Enamels to work with? they don't get so "fussy" with hot or cold like that.....Might be worth the try!
Yeah, I got a few added late last night early this mornin' BUT I've got absolutely NOTHING done today running around looking for a damned monitor for my computer all day plus a few household things, NOW, I'm down to one 'puter, looking for a danged flat screen monitor cord.....BUT thats from the shop puter, for now its down till I find one....Did however look for some "extra" details for on my build so....didn't come how with anything as none ofwhat I seen was what I was lookin for so.....
So, off I go to check messages and see whats goin on, and then it be off to the shop for ole John.....
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2014 2:47:06 GMT -7
Throw the Enamel's in the bin mate, not worth the stress i think, i only use Acrylics, and i can paint in 0 degrees c, which is still damn cold, with no problems, i have a spot lamp from a hardware store, and because Acrylics dry so quickly, it only takes a few seconds in front of it in the cold weather and it is done, spot on every time, and there is no difference between my summer / winter paint jobs.
The enamels are OK, to paint small detail bits etc, but thats about it i think mate. (Just my personal opinion).
You are doing a great job with the sewing etc Dennis, coming along great mate.
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Post by Big D on Nov 16, 2014 12:52:30 GMT -7
Dale, I'm using acrylics now and I found a site that makes and sells acrylics in a spray can but it's pricey and I'm broke anyway so I am having to do different things but I'll get there.
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Post by Big D on Nov 16, 2014 15:44:07 GMT -7
Here is Santa's bag of toys. I got enough in there for everybody.   |
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Post by Big D on Nov 16, 2014 15:47:34 GMT -7
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Nov 16, 2014 15:56:30 GMT -7
Very sweet bag of toys and WOW what a engine very cool smileyCA9464IN_zpsd9ee499f
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2014 16:23:15 GMT -7
Dennis, you sure that rig of Santa is gonna haul that HUGE bag of goodies? HOLY Sh%%%%%T! LOL That Engine what in the ............... did you pull that out of to satisfy the Jolly ole Fat man?  ? Good GAWD, my dual Hemi's would have a run for their money, thats something not American! LOL jaw-dropping-smiley-emoticon |
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Post by Big D on Nov 16, 2014 17:14:46 GMT -7
The engine is an Allyson V-12 supercharged aircraft engine putting out 2500 HP. Yeau, it will get him around alright. Wait 'till you see it wired up!
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Post by Big D on Nov 16, 2014 17:20:32 GMT -7
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Nov 16, 2014 17:25:48 GMT -7
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Post by Big D on Nov 16, 2014 17:29:31 GMT -7
Thanks Gardner, I'm still looking at the rest thinking "Geeez What Am I Doing!"
This Santa is going to fly through the air with the Greatest of Ease and blow off the dudes on the Flying Trapeze!!!!
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Post by AK on Nov 16, 2014 20:10:27 GMT -7
This is coming along GREAT! Man, I love that engine and the sack full of gifts is terrific! Ol Santa couldn't be in better hands! (just keep those elves off the eggnog!)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2014 0:46:59 GMT -7
Great work on the bag of goodies mate, and that engine......WOW!! That is a great addition to it , you should learn to scale crochet a blanket for the guy now.  |
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? Good GAWD, my dual Hemi's would have a run for their money, thats something not American! LOL jaw-dropping-smiley-emoticon
