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Offline Epeeman

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Hello, I'm back!
« on: March 05, 2014, 02:52:49 AM »
Hello, all -

Been away from these forums for a few months, but hope to make it back (gradually) here again - I've missed it.

The house move went well, but things have not gone very well since then.  So far 2014 has not been a good year for me and my family.  First, my mother was in hospital with a (routine) knee replacement surgery which has involved both me and my sister looking after (she is a widow) her;  then my wife had her car wrote off by an uninsured driver one evening after work who left the scene of the accident - leaving my wife in pain in the car having to be pulled out by ambulance and fire brigade.  she was then in hospital until being finally discharged 5am in the morning.   All this made worse as I had left my last job and had no car (company car went when I resigned) whilst in between jobs.   My wife (Jacquie) is only now starting to get her confidence back in driving.    Only now getting her a replacement car since accident in January.

To finally top it all, I lost my new job which has left me devastated - I have been finding it difficult being out of work when I have had 32 years of solid work history behind me .............. 

Currently looking for work but the good news is that my CV is being widely circulated and have an interview for another job end of next week - I'm confident more will follow including getting a possible job back with my previous employer albeit not my last role.

So, model making went by the wayside but I'm going to get 'stuck back in' and join in on this forum - I've really missed not being here and joining in on all the discussions.

Best regards to all

Dave

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Re: Hello, I'm back!
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2014, 02:57:10 AM »
Sorry for this Dave. Wish you the best for your familly and Job.
Martin

Offline IanB

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Re: Hello, I'm back!
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2014, 03:00:28 AM »
Welcome back Dave,
They say things happen in threes so you should be good to go!

Ian

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Re: Hello, I'm back!
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2014, 03:23:14 AM »
So glad to see you back, Dave.  Awfully sorry to read of your misfortunes, mate, but I'm certain good things are in store for you, perhaps even a better job than the one you lost.  I'm glad to see that your wife is doing well and wasn't more seriously injured.  I'm looking forward to seeing your participation again.
Cheers,
Bud
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Offline Nigel Jackson

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Re: Hello, I'm back!
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2014, 03:54:45 AM »
Dave, my best wishes to you and your family.

It's great to see you back after such a troublesome period and I guess you know that everyone here will be rooting for you in terms of the job interviews.

Best wishes
Nigel

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Re: Hello, I'm back!
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2014, 04:11:59 AM »
Welcome back Dave, sorry to hear of your tribulations, hopefully silver linings will abound.

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« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2014, 04:26:21 AM »
My 2013 went much like your 2014 has. Keep optimistic no matter what. Things get better,only not as fast ad we would like.Welcome back and best wishes for you and family.
Stan

Offline Epeeman

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Re: Hello, I'm back!
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2014, 04:35:07 AM »
Thank you all, gents -

For all your kind words of encouragement which really motivate me - Des has a really great site here and I've really missed it.

Look forward to seeing all your great work again!

Regards

Dave
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Re: Hello, I'm back!
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2014, 07:05:31 AM »
Just turned my computer on and saw your post, I was so pleased to see that you are back. I was sorry to hear of your woes this year but the main thing is that everyone is okay and all on the mend back to full health. I'm sure that your job hunting will come to fruition very soon and the remainder of this year, and many years to come, will be full of happiness for you and your family.

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Offline Epeeman

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Re: Hello, I'm back!
« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2014, 09:34:52 AM »
Cheers, Des -

Glad to be back

I'm also confident things will turn around in end!

Regards

Dave
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Re: Hello, I'm back!
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2014, 12:36:16 PM »
Dave,
   Keep that confidence and look on the bright side. Things are looking better, your family is OK, and your back here which is great for us all. I hope all continues well for you and yours.
Cheers,
Lance

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Re: Hello, I'm back!
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2014, 01:41:38 PM »
I'm glad to see you back Dave. Take comfort in knowing that you're not alone, and you don't have to do it all by yourself. Even though we're electronic friends, we're no less real.

Upward,

Lindsay

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Re: Hello, I'm back!
« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2014, 07:12:23 PM »
Hello Dave,

What a terrible period you have gone through. I wish you very much courage and hope you will have very soon a nice and suitable job again. I am pleased to see "Epeeman" back on the posts! Good luck Dave!

Kind regards
Patrick

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« Reply #13 on: March 05, 2014, 10:07:22 PM »
What a bad start to the year. Things can only get better after that, I hope it picks up soon for you.
Regards, Ken

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Re: Hello, I'm back!
« Reply #14 on: March 05, 2014, 10:34:06 PM »
Dave, I'd like to add my wishes for a speedy return to "normal".  Best of luck in the
job search.  Good to hear things are better on the health front.  It's good to have
you back with us.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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