FABO Good guy needs some help

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I want to thank all you guys for being so great to us. You guys are like family to us. I have been waiting to post because everytime I read all the posts I begin to cry as I am doing right now. The tables have turned on us, we have always been the ones who have taken care of others and now it is hard to realize it is our turn who needs help. It is not like we are not trying. We are not living off welfare or trying to abuse the system. I work for an agency who helps people everyday and I see this all the time. I took a different job to make more money. I got 30 more days until my probationary period is over with and then I will get another small raise. I am also hoping a girl doesn't return from maternity leave so I can get a promotion. Is that wrong to hope someone doesn't return to work just for your benefit. I have also recently got my yoga certification. Don't know what that will do but I have a plan in the back of my mind. I have also thought about starting a cupcake business out of my home. Cupcakes are hot right now and how I do love them. John has been doing everything he can to make his car hauler bring in business. He works all hours of the night and day. Puts up with a lot of crap from some crazy people. Everytime I watch him work I am amazed at all the dirt and sweat he puts into it. Today he even grew a uni-brow while working. I wished I would have got a picture of that. I know right now we are pretty close to rock bottom but it has got to get better. I also keep telling myself that there are so many people out there who are worse than we are. At the moment we do have a roof over our head, cars to drive, and food on our table. I thank God everyday for what we have. I pray every night for guidance on what to do. I hope that someday we will be able to repay all your guys for your kindness, even if we have to drive to everyone's house and thank you personally. What a road trip that would be??? Sounds like an idea and a great new thread.
 
Here it is everybody.
auroradarts@hotmail.com

I just checked my P.M.'s and got it. I am sending my donation right now!!!! I have to get back out to work, stopped at the house for a cold soda and now on to Fayetteville to do more installing!!!! I'll be on later. by the way Thanks Everybody for all your help!!!!! John and Betty are very much thankful to all as you already know!!!!!


Donation sent!!!! Hope it helps a little, I know it is not much but if we all chip in, we can make it happen for our friends !!!!!!
 
Gryzynx said:
John, ABB,

When I was growing up in Manitoba, we had a tradition called the social. A hall was rented, tickets sold, music was played, food served, wobbly pops consumed and the profits were turned over to the beneficiaries. This was done significant events in peoples lives, usually weddings or special circumstances like what you are presented with today. I have not lived in Manitoba for some time now and the tradition does not seem to make it outside that province, but I see this as an on line social. Dreno and all the other Manitobans will know what I'm talking about.

You should not have to sell BOF at fire sale pricing just to make another mortgage payment. Relax, accept the hospitality and have a good time.

Social's on!
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Thank You very much for saying.
When I bought the car hauler with the intent of self employment, I was taking house money, from my last IRA account, on the gamble of self employment when the UI benifits ended. The money was then supposed to come from the sale of the only dependable finished car we had (BOF) due to me not wanting to sell anything to anybody that wasn't tight and ready to roll. I just wish we could have sold for what the car hauler cost, but that isn't going to happen.

Then our son offered to sell us back his 69 Dart (Clara, more of the IRA money gone) and we got her back due to us spending so much in new parts to set it up for our son 3 years ago. It was now our main dependable ride.
We had decided to sell BOF to pay back the account for the house payments (7 months of them). We didn't realize there was such a 4 door phobia. LOL!!!:-D
My heart is saddened that much of our lives have been by the skin of our teeth, and that would explain why we drive our show cars. They are all we have to drive. I am saddened too that this business venture hasn't took off over night, but it is starting to pick up, and with a little luck it should go.
I had also had a call from an over the road trucker with money but no time and wants 2 or 3 of his cars ran through a light driving restore like Baby and BOF. He was supposed to call this comming week and deliver 1 of his cars for me to do.
I guess what I'm trying to say is Thank You, and wanted to let FABO know, I'm out there hustling every day, putting flyers on run down cars and working outward from our home. I go out 2 -3 hours a day during the week pickin the junk! Also have an ad running in our paper.
Lost count of resumes a long time ago. Did a first interview at a printing company 30 miles from our house. Looking foward to the second interview this comming week.

I can't help but think there is something I'm not doing right sense I've been such a loser for the past 2 years of my life sense I was layed off at work.

The one thing I did do right was join FABO!
Thanks again, John8)
 
mac daddy mopar said:
come on john, whats your pay pal info? give it up we know you have it.
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I guess I did have it in my office but didn't know. ABB knew where and what it was. Sorry dude, I'm just lame with stuff like that sometimes. It's getting worse too, the older I get! LOL!!8)
 
Sorry everyone. I got something in my eyes and can't really see monitor anymore, I have to go for a while.

Thank You and God Bless you all.:cheers:
John.....
 
I too am in a very rough financial situation.....no income for about a month now.....but HOPEFULLY soon.

so I know how it feels and I also know how it feels to be embarrassed to accept help from the folks here on fabo but there have been a few that have made some kind offers and helped me out when I was in need and I am very grateful because of it.

FABO is the best.

I can't do much because my family doesnt really have anything to give but I am going to send something to your paypal atleast.....it all adds up and I want to atleast give a little.

I hope things start looking up for you guys and that things work out for the best! take care , Jerrod
 
dustermaniac said:
Here it is everybody.
auroradarts@hotmail.com

I just checked my P.M.'s and got it. I am sending my donation right now!!!! I have to get back out to work, stopped at the house for a cold soda and now on to Fayetteville to do more installing!!!! I'll be on later. by the way Thanks Everybody for all your help!!!!! John and Betty are very much thankful to all as you already know!!!!!


Donation sent!!!! Hope it helps a little, I know it is not much but if we all chip in, we can make it happen for our friends !!!!!!
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Come on guys lets get this rolling please send as a gift to avoid fees
 
Money sent as gift!.....sorry its not much but I hope it helps even a little bit.

ANd I also want to say to Dustermaniac ....your a heck of a guy and its a great thing you have done for putting the spot light on this for everyone here at FABO to have an opportunity to help "family" in need.

I from personal experience know you are a great person with a very warm heart and I thank you for that
 
Bringing this good cause to the top of the threads......come on everyone....even a little goes a long way when so many people help out.
 
DusterDude72 said:
Money sent as gift!.....sorry its not much but I hope it helps even a little bit.

ANd I also want to say to Dustermaniac ....your a heck of a guy and its a great thing you have done for putting the spot light on this for everyone here at FABO to have an opportunity to help "family" in need.

I from personal experience know you are a great person with a very warm heart and I thank you for that
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There is never any need to thank me for anything I do. I joined this site less than a year ago and have found that this group of core members and the new ones also are all good hard working people who sometimes fall on hard times. Heck, It could be me in this position. Actually I DID lose my home to foreclosure in 2007 after major surgery in 2004, died three times on the table, and moved to North Carolina and then 18 months later lost everything I owned (except my car) to a house fire. But I have indeed been blessed by many people who I know and do not know and I feel as though if you can help someone who is going through a rough time, then why not? God has become a main focus in my life and I am doing everything to try to do good by our lord. I know that I cannot help everyone out here who is suffering, but I will try as much as possible to do my best to do what I can when I can do it. And there are others out here who I have to thank for their generosity and caring words of comfort to the many people who go through these bumps in life. You see it does not have to be a monetary donation, sometimes just kind words of comfort and encouragement mean more than any dollar amount and help out more than you can imagine. Thanks FABO for allowing me to be a small part in this great family. I am so very blessed to know you all through these forums. You are the best friends a guy could ever want.
 
I want to say thank you for everyone who has sent money to us. There is only one problem I don't know who your are. It doesn't say abodybetty, it lets me know your real name. I only know a few people's real names on here. Maybe I should start a new thread about that. Anyway, thank you guys so much. One day we hope to return the favor. If you ever need anything or just to talk please let us know. We are here for you guys as well. Have a great week!!!!
Anna and John
 
To Cool :cheers: I was gone all day yesterday to pick the ZWR band members up at Memphis air port " I sure would like to meet the DA:angry7: that designed that place" :bootysha:
I just seen that there is a place to send a few dolors to help out :cheers:

I know what got in your eye's John, Bless you bud :happy10:

Treva will be home after 5 pm and she will do the paypal thing for me :happy10:
 

dustermaniac said:
As many of you know, this site has done a lot for a lot of people in many ways. FABO gives every day to the countless numbers of people who seek out technicial advice, fellowship, and even stories. I know that this site also on a regular basis comes to the aid of it's members when they are going through a rough time in their lives. That brings me to the reason for this post. One of our members 64dart170 who has given FABO many good reads and adventures is having a hard time financially and is advertising his beautiful car for sale as a result of this,- link to thread:http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=101356

After reading through this thread, it is indeed heartbreaking to see that this man and his family could be in jeopardy of losing their home. I want to personally try to offer up some assistance for 63dart170 and ABB. These people would never ask for help but we as a "family" here should find it in our hearts to try to help this man out. I will be the 1st to offer up a $100.00 donation. I do not have his Pay pal address, but if any of you out here know it, please post it A.S.A.P. so we can get the ball rolling. Remember guys and gals, this could very easily be you in this same situation. Please offer up even a dollar if possible. Let's band together and help out a good friend and a valued member of FABO in his time of need. God Bless you all and thanks in advance.
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Hey dustermaniac & rest of FABO,

ABB & myself really didn't feel good about this from the beginning. We had just went to Gatlinburg on a cheap weekend back when I thought I had $5K left comming to me form the government. While I was there I was applying for work at several places and did recieve a letter from Pigeon Forge Trolley saying to check in next spring! When we got back we were taken by suprise by UI benifits canceled, SUPRISE! (panic now!)
BOF FOR SALE!
Anyway, we are struggling, but today I hauled 2 cars so I made some money.
ABB is upstairs right now refunding all$ sent to us. It didn't feel good and it was not good karma for me. I'm a fighter and still scrappin.
Car hauler will get a new master cylinder and booster tomorrow. My light comes on, moist booster & master, failing brakes, hit the center lane while loaded avoiding idiot cutting me off & hitting their brakes.
Found remanufactured combo set already bolted together for $112.00.
NOT ANY FABO MONEY! LOL!!:cheers:
Using money I made today!!
Anyway, we are struggling, but someone must be praying for us cause I hauled 2 before noon then started repairs. I have high hopes for the future.
I did see a thread of someone bitchin about this thread and others like it, so we are returning all funds right now due to bad vibes across the boards.
Thank You very much, funds comming back to you as I type this, check your paypal.
God Bless you, and FABO,
Thanks Again and please don't think ill of us returning funds.
We love FABO and will not cause ill will in others towards us.:love7:
ALSO NOTE:
As we make our way, if we continue to be blessed with good friends and junk cars to haul, I might be sending back a little extra in the future to the ones who donated who could not afford to do it, like us.8)

Please DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY!!!
WE WILL BE REFUNDING AS FAST AS THEY COME IN!!!

People who have already donated have just had their money returned. ABB just got finished issueing refunds.

We would also like to go "ON THE RECORD"; We did not ask any internet strangers for help, we solicited no one for help or money on this site, or any other site or in real life at any time.

Thank You Again, John8)
 
Normally I am happy to see an email that says " you have money " because it normally means food on the table lol.... But today I was sad to see that it was from a refund.... I respect your wish's but PLEASE if times fall to harshly for you guys do not take to much pride as I would gladly be willing to help with what I can when I can....

Regardless of the members "rant" you seen... I have been blessed a couple times with help from a couple of members and I know that even the thought of someone caring can go a long way.

Keep your heads up, keep on truckin and remember you have a friend in dusterdude72 !!!
 
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