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Nov 13, 2007 | 10:18 PM

tjhuyser

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Burnt71 Is Ok!!!!

Just talked to him on the phone. The layoff hit him pretty hard, but he'll pull through. He was using the computer at work he doen't have one of his own. He is heading down to the Orlando area of FL, where he has a niece.. gonna take a little time off, see if he can find some work and maybe stay. If she has a pc, he will be back online. I suggested he get a room in the Fredricksburg area of VA, I don't want to see him fall asleep at the wheel. Anyway, ithink he will be blown away when he sees the other threads...I will keep in contact with him, but his words to me was he was looking at this as 'an adventure'. Stay tuned....

Also, he is an electrician by trade, any CF'ers in the Orlando area have any leads on work...speak up...

Nov 13, 2007 | 10:48 PM

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good to hear

Nov 13, 2007 | 11:02 PM

tobyte1

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If he needs a layover in Alabama(75miles S of Atl.on I-85), he's welcome to stay with us. That's a long trip. Best wishes.......

Nov 13, 2007 | 11:07 PM

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Nov 13, 2007 | 11:08 PM

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Nov 13, 2007 | 11:23 PM

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I don't know where he's travelling, and I know I'm a newb here, but I can always share my little dorm on Charleston AFB with a person in need. If he hits this part of the country and needs food or a roof, let me know.

Nov 14, 2007 | 12:21 AM

Bruthish

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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'06-'08-'09

My Dad is a general Contractor down there in St. Pete, If you need a job let me know and I can see if he has some work for you!

Keep your chin up!

Nov 14, 2007 | 06:52 AM

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Tjhuyser

Hey TJ, What happened to his 71 vert? I think he also had a 75, 80 and 79 with a 383 stroker ? Could you call him and see ? I wouldnt mind having the 71.

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Nov 14, 2007 | 08:56 AM

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I went through 3 layoffs in a 4 year period. I know how he feels. SUX big time. He'll bounce back. Best of luck to him and hopefully he won't have to part with any of his vettes.
Glenn

Nov 14, 2007 | 09:03 AM

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tjhuyser

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Originally Posted by 82Fuelie

Hey TJ, What happened to his 71 vert? I think he also had a 75, 80 and 79 with a 383 stroker ? Could you call him and see ? I wouldnt mind having the 71.

The 71 burnt to the ground in a garage fire..hence the name burnt71...he gave everything else to his son.. I'll get his boys number and see if he needs some help or what all he's gonna do with them...but hey, let's not act like vultures circling the not dead yet corpse..ok

Nov 14, 2007 | 09:14 AM

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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10,-'13

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One of my electrical subcontractors is looking for another guy if there's interest in working in the Atlanta area......

Nov 14, 2007 | 10:04 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 82Fuelie

Hey TJ, What happened to his 71 vert? I think he also had a 75, 80 and 79 with a 383 stroker ? Could you call him and see ? I wouldnt mind having the 71.

NIIIICE!

Nov 14, 2007 | 11:46 AM

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Nice to hear...Spark'ies will always find work

Nov 14, 2007 | 01:49 PM

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I love this forum. Greatest bunch of guys and gear heads.

Nov 14, 2007 | 03:24 PM

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Even though the residential construction has slowed in Orlando, there is still quite a bit of commercial construction going on. Also, the theme parks are always looking for good electricians. Not the greatest pay, but good steady work with pretty good benefits.

Nov 14, 2007 | 08:00 PM

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Construction jobs everywhere in Vanccouver B.C.

Send Burnt 71 to Vancouver B.C. Canada. Work here for 5 years and I'm sure he'll be happy. Contractors having signs on their trucks wanting workers and tradesman. This was never heard of seeing wanted signs on trucks. Construction jobs plentiful. 26.00 per hour just to hammer nails. If you have trades certificate you get more. Plumbers with ticket getting over 100.00 per hour and that goes for electricians at 125.00 per hour. Restaurants hiring spanish cooks from the states to fill in cooking positions. Made a deal with the US government to speed up the working visas. So if you want a job come to Vancouver B.C. Hope burnt 71 hears about Vancouver.....2010 Olympics!!!

Nov 14, 2007 | 08:48 PM

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Excuse me for saying this but, doesn't it get into those non-existant numbers?? you the negatives!! stick your tongue out and it freezes solid, smoke faster so I can die to get out of there cold?? hmmm, let me think about that for a while!!

Nov 14, 2007 | 08:51 PM

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Dan aka Burnt71..update

OK, Dan is in Kitty Hawk, NC...I'll be keeping in touch with him, and fill you guys in...he's on a mission!!! I will post details in a new post I will title Dan's Big Adventure. We will need CF'ers involvement...

Nov 14, 2007 | 09:16 PM

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I am so glad to hear he is ok. Life is a bitz sometimes, we all know that. It is good to have friends. You guys are awesome.

Nov 14, 2007 | 09:44 PM

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St. Jude Donor '10

I know a few electricians in Orlando. Have him hit me up via PM or email at SurfnSun1 @ aol.com.

Construction is VERY slow down there now but I can point him in the direction of a few that work with large builders..Pulte, KB, etc.

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