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What did you last buy?
A new Snap On metric wrench set, Snap On dealer comes every Monday and got the SAE set for free as a bogo
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The day I made the decision 12 years ago, start my own shop
The day I made the decision to start my own shop 12 years ago was a life changer. It was in January of 2013 I decided to think it over and did it right. I was working for my ex boss at the time and never burned bridges with him. Luckily it was the 3rd time I found the right one, across my house and talked to the widow of the original owner on buying it. The owner passed away and found out she was going to put it up for sale. Was a good price at the time. Luckily my wife was on for support, talked to her about it first and said go for it. Went to the bank for the loan and that went through including the final sale of it. The widow said every piece of equipment came with the sale. Then in February of 2013,had the talk with ex my boss and he took it well Well was tough for him to lose his best mechanic at first. The last week of February, was my last week, borrowed a friend's flat bed trailer hauling my toolbox, tool cart and cart including other tools of mine to the new shop. It was a learning curve and customers I knew came to me making money. It was slow at first and then picked up hiring two guys. Those two I ended up firing, felt to come in when they wanted to. I have one guy and my 2 sons working for me now whom have been dependable. Paid the loan off 2 years ago and has been booming. My ex boss, we work together as allies. If they have an issue with a vehicle that they are having a tough time with, I help them out. They do the same with me
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Finally happy in my life, came finally out as transgender 20 years ago
It is and also support my oldest as well including my wife. Oldest went through the same thing I did and is now happy. We love and accept his female persona Allie as a part time daughter. Our youngest loves and accepts her as a great part time big sister.
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Finally happy in my life, came finally out as transgender 20 years ago
My oldest son, he saw I inspired him to figure himself out. He realized 4 years ago that there was a female persona of him that has wanted out at times. A part time MTF crossdresser which he goes by Allie and we do go out with him dressed as Allie.
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Finally happy in my life, came finally out as transgender 20 years ago
I also remember my 27th birthday, a year into my transition. It was the best birthday, knowing the true self came out leaving the unhappy me behind for good. I still do things with my dad and brothers, deer hunt and they saw this did not change and is the same to this day. My 10th high school reunion, came to it with pride and my classmates knew I changed big time including teachers. One teacher I had, a math teacher was there and I thanked her for being an inspiration to me. Told me I had to face the fears with pride and did. Seen I was much happier as my true self and she seen the photobooks during my transition. We keep in touch still although she is retired now
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Welcome LizMarie
It has paid off and been doing well. I learned treating the customer right is a must and they are loyal always coming back to me. Even recommend me to other people
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Finally happy in my life, came finally out as transgender 20 years ago
Now ex boss, I went on my own 12 years ago and I help him out when they are stumped on a problem. Does the same with me
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Welcome LizMarie
I was working for my ex boss at the time and thought it over. It was time and make more money doing this
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Last none internet thing that you did?
Went to my shop and cleaned my work area up, put tools away also sweeping and shoveling the dirt and floor up into the garbage. Did it due to I have a big job to do, engine swap in a 2013 Ford 250 Superduty due to no oil pressure
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Welcome LizMarie
I own an auto and diesel repair shop and this started 12 years ago. Both of my sons work for me and are hard workers just like me
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Finally happy in my life, came finally out as transgender 20 years ago
My good friends, they were shocked at first and knew I was in pain knowing me. Good thing they see I have my self esteem and confidence back to this day. Wife was a great help with helping me buying my new wardrobe. Luckily the clothing stores she shops at are transgender friendly. Work,it took time for a few of my co workers to come to terms with my transition. Luckily my boss worked with me on everything on that
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Welcome LizMarie
Thanks,I am married to a great wife whom supported me through my transition.Came out as transgender now a very pre op MTF transsexual. Have 2 sons with her whom are 20 and 22
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Finally happy in my life, came finally out as transgender 20 years ago
Finally happy in my life, I finally came out as transgender 20 years ago. Knew since I was around 11 or 12 years old knowing I had feelings I was born the wrong gender and suppressed the feelings. Kept it in the closet for a long time and as a secret. Finally I had enough and it was after my 2nd son was born things changed with me. My family and wife saw it right away and convinced me to open up. Told them I am transgender and was 26 at the time. Good thing I had support from them. Diagnosed with gender dysphoria, decided to transition and it was the best thing that happened to me. Transitioned for 3 years deciding not to have the GRS. I had the FFS,trachea shave,liposuction and breast augmentation. My wife says she has her love of her life back and has adjusted to the changes knowing I am finally happy. My family, it was adjustments that went well. One was having a daughter and sister that replaced an unhappy son and brother. I have 2 younger brothers that look up to me showing them I am finally happy in my life. My sons whom are now 20 and 22, they call me Liz being told dad is now a woman when they were 11 and 13