Teh Nitecrew Thread
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The star is starting to grow on me. I played around in ps some more today and I think I've come up with an idea for the exhaust. These pipes new would cost $380 and then I'd just powdercoat and wrap them up, which will be another $100. So my idea is I will be making these pipes out of my stock exhaust. All I'll need is a saw, welder, and 2 pieces of exhaust tubing. Total cost for this project will be under $100 and most of that is from the wrap (about $35 for 50')
Here's my crappy ps but you get the idea
Here's my crappy ps but you get the idea
I like the star, it gives it character, the color, the whole thing is like a nicely aged wine. But it holds its own. Like the pipes idea.
As some of you may know I just recently bought my bike. One of the main reasons I bought it is so that I can go riding with my dad on the weekends and we can start bonding again. We used to be really close but we've drifted a little since I started my own family. I'm currently deployed until the end of the year and I call my dad every Sunday at 7am. I tried calling him for 4 hours yesterday and his phone would go straight to voicemail. I figured he probably had his cellphone turned off and I'll try later in the day. I tried one last time and after about 6 rings he finally answered. He sounded like he had just woke up so I asked if he was napping. He got real quiet for a minute then told me he's in the hospital and will probably be there for a while. Turns out he has bacterial meningitis. I know a decent amount about this infection. I had a friend catch it while we were in the Air Force together. He fell into a coma and is now deaf. I also know that it can lead to brain damage or even death. So now here I am 7,000 miles away from my dad wondering if I'm going to get the chance to go riding with him.
Man, I feel for you. I wouldn't want to be in you positon. Can't you get leave? You have to hand it over to whatever gives you faith. There isn't much you can do, but your Dad would want you to keep a clear head right now and keep yourself focused on the job. It's sounds heartless, but if your head isn't at 100% then your endangering your own well being. I spent 4 mos fighting for my life and I pulled through, I really mean I feel for you. I'll pray for him and for you to hold the grace to endure this. Whatever destiny holds you cannot control, just be glad he's not suffering. Know that and let it give you peace for now. That bike will always mean something to you whether you ride with him or not now, he'll always be there when you ride that bike in spirit. Don't forget to keep a clear head over there, I grew up over there and I know survival is a ***** in those Shamals.
Best of luck
mei
Best of luck
mei
Thanks. I wouldn't want to take leave right now. It'd cost way too much money and there really isn't anything I can do for him. This trip is supposed to buy us a house, so I need to be focused more on my family's future than what's going on right now. If, Heaven forbid, something should happen and he doesn't pull through then I will most definately go back. I know it sounds harsh but I have to do what's best for my family and unfortunately that means staying here and getting my family a home so we can finally settle down. We've been moving yearly for the past 6 years. We need a steady home for a change.
Well I couldn't wait anymore and called him this morning. I guess there's a little bit of good news. The docs diagnosed him with viral meningitis instead of bacterial, which, from my reading, is less severe and usually clears up within a week or two WITHOUT specific treatment. He still sounds really weak though. I only talked to him for about a minute. This does explain some problems he had before I left. He was in and out of the hospital for about a month because he was having intestinal problems and they couldn't figure it out. I'm thinking that could have been the early stages of it. So now that they know what's going on maybe they can fix my pops up to almost as good as new. He assured me he'd be ok. Wierd how hearing your father saying that can put you at ease.
neoprodigy;540608; said:
yo yo yo.
Its been a while. Haven't been in this thread for about 400 pages. lol.
