: THANKS to you all, I'm gonna quit the BEST job I've EVER had.....


Tin Bender
11-20-2001, 08:38 AM
Yep, I tried for almost 10 months to get my foot in the door here at Enron and now I'm gonna quit...

Scared? YESSSSSSSSS.... With the way "things" are, the fear of give'n up a DAMN good job is cause'n more than just a little loss of sleep......

Now with that said, I'm gonna be Fab'n "stuff" full time and then some:D:D:D
For those of you that are on the list, the wait time to get in will be ALOTTTTTT shorter :D:D:D And for those of you that have been will'n to wait, THANKYOU.......

It's been a dream of mine for along time to get to this point and I'd like to thank everyone from this board for helping it come true....

I'd like to give a special thanks to John and Camo for all the help......and Lance for have'n the BEST 4x site in the world....

TEX
11-20-2001, 08:42 AM
Cool! Being out there on your own is scary, but there's nothing like being able to do something you REALLY enjoy for a living. You only live once, do it right!

TEX

brector
11-20-2001, 08:55 AM
Good luck man!!! Your balls have grown 3 fold.

And look on the bright side - the goats won't feel left out anymore :flipoff2:

Po' riggity
11-20-2001, 08:56 AM
Id ahve to agree with Tex on this one.. Good job bender! my buddy and I have been seriously contemplating opening up a fab shop in our town, and now we really want to do it.. Its just gonna take a lot of :beer: and balls.
Scott :grinpimp:<><

jdjanda
11-20-2001, 09:01 AM
Originally posted by Tin Bender
Yep, I tried for almost 10 months to get my foot in the door here at Enron and now I'm gonna quit...

Scared? YESSSSSSSSS.... With the way "things" are, the fear of give'n up a DAMN good job is cause'n more than just a little loss of sleep......

Now with that said, I'm gonna be Fab'n "stuff" full time and then some:D:D:D
For those of you that are on the list, the wait time to get in will be ALOTTTTTT shorter :D:D:D And for those of you that have been will'n to wait, THANKYOU.......

It's been a dream of mine for along time to get to this point and I'd like to thank everyone from this board for helping it come true....

I'd like to give a special thanks to John and Camo for all the help......and Lance for have'n the BEST 4x site in the world....

Good luck!! Where is the shop going to be located?

Joe

welndmn
11-20-2001, 09:57 AM
Good!!!!!
i need some stuff done!
axles moved, rear coils, bob-job

Rubicrawler
11-20-2001, 10:26 AM
Congratulations! When you get settled, give us your address and phone number so we can contact you. I've seen some of your work and I'm sure you will be successfull.

Dennis
11-20-2001, 11:05 AM
Those who make a living doing what they love are truely the richest of us all

Good Luck

:usa: :usa: :usa:

Rubicrawler
11-20-2001, 11:10 AM
Originally posted by Dennis
Those who make a living doing what they love are truely the richest of us all

Good Luck

:usa: :usa: :usa:

Very well said!

Jeepskickass
11-20-2001, 11:13 AM
I'd say good luck, Rob, but you don't need it. You've got the skills and know-how you need. And I might be turning some work your way! See ya in a few days?

Tin Bender
11-20-2001, 11:29 AM
Thanks guys.......

As soon as the paint dries, i'll shoot some pics of the place:skull:
Fatkid and I have pushed some numbers around, and yesss, there will be a PBB discount on shop time:D:D:D

badassjeepguy
11-20-2001, 12:14 PM
outstanding..... congrats bro..... wish the best of luck to ya....... are you gonna have enough time to keep the :bender: 's happy..... :flipoff2:

Whizzy
11-20-2001, 12:29 PM
Originally posted by Tin Bender
Thanks guys.......

As soon as the paint dries, i'll shoot some pics of the place:skull:
Fatkid and I have pushed some numbers around, and yesss, there will be a PBB discount on shop time:D:D:D

Would you accept canadian funds?

You know from people lie ummmmmmm..............me:flipoff2:

camo
11-20-2001, 06:18 PM
get it!....let me go smash up my rig so i will have some tube repair work for ya. :D

The Californian
11-20-2001, 06:57 PM
GET IT! good to hear,I may be sending some work up your way one of these days too!

:usa: :usa:

Krusty
11-20-2001, 07:48 PM
The Bender shop is comming along well !!! With a LOT of help from friends and a lot of freebe services provided--- the shop is starting to take shape ! Carpenters, electricians, drywallers, equipment suppliers, coffee makers, beer bringers, cheering section,---- The Ridgecrest Benders are cheering on the effort and lending support where ever we can- We all hope dreams can come true (even if it isn't ours). Kick ass Bender and FatKid !!!!!:cool2: :bounce2: :bounce: :skull:

Paul Gagnon
11-20-2001, 08:51 PM
Right on!!! :bounce:

ROKTOY
11-21-2001, 06:01 AM
Best of luck with the new venture Rob!

I'm sure your skills will be well sought after.

Jay

fatkid
11-21-2001, 08:49 AM
:bender: :beer:

BlueYJ
11-21-2001, 09:12 AM
so what town is the new shop in? Good luck, I did the same thing 8 years ago, grew some balls and said fawk it Im doing this. It is a totally different business but I havent looked back since that time. One word of advise get a CPA that knows what the FAWK they are doing. Hey how about a grand opening party??? Lets check it out, plus I would love to meet some of these guys and check out some of the rigs, of course shack your hand and wish you luck.

BlueYJ :cool2:

Tin Bender
11-21-2001, 09:27 AM
Ridgecrest Ca.

We are gonna try to do a grand opening with a Trail runs around here.........

gunracer1
11-21-2001, 10:46 AM
man i wish you the best of luck. i ave been saying i was going to do it for the last 15 years but have always come up with a reason to puss out. good luck mike

Old Fart
11-21-2001, 02:59 PM
Originally posted by 1badjeep
Id ahve to agree with Tex on this one.. Good job bender! my buddy and I have been seriously contemplating opening up a fab shop in our town, and now we really want to do it.. Its just gonna take a lot of :beer: and balls.
Scott :grinpimp:<><

This should be fun to watch, as :beer: :beer: knocks you on your ass, and the most balls you've shown is the hack job on your fenders :rolleyes:

Shaker
11-21-2001, 03:44 PM
I'm on the verge of doing this myself here in Va. because all the shops around here do stuff a Monkey with a socket set can do!! I hope you get up and rolling with the big boys. I love driving my trucks to local 4x4 shops and watch them look pissed-LOL. I would highly recommend a good CPA too......so if by chance you do get "audited" you can go wheeling why the CPA sweats his ass off....:D Good Luck!!!!!:D :beer: :flipoff2:

Snoopy
11-21-2001, 05:46 PM
Originally posted by Tin Bender
Scared? YESSSSSSSSS.... With the way "things" are, the fear of give'n up a DAMN good job is cause'n more than just a little loss of sleep......

It's been a dream of mine for along time to get to this point and I'd like to thank everyone from this board for helping it come true....


Go for it & Congrats. When I started D and C is was a garage business for years. But I finally gave in and got a shop. Now that I'm here, I'm happy that I took that leap of faith.

The sweetest thing is that after 1 year of having the shop, I'm expanding like never before...by Feb I'll be in a much bigger place.

Congrats and Cheers!

Josh 89XJ
11-21-2001, 06:07 PM
Good luck man. Keep it frugal and don't forget to pay yourself just like any other employee. I've seen a few businesses go under due to excessive spending of profits instead of bankrolling it and investing. Let me know where you are located and I will probably send some business your way :D

fatkid
11-21-2001, 09:42 PM
Originally posted by Old Fart


This should be fun to watch, as :beer: :beer: knocks you on your ass, and the most balls you've shown is the hack job on your fenders :rolleyes:

Who you talking too?

Dena Eskilsen
11-21-2001, 11:48 PM
Kewl>>> GET IT AWN!!
Hey, the sooner we can "hook you up w/ the "Gearman" and his buggy project the sooner I can get full custody of the formally yellow (army green 'yota) I love that truck!!!