It's been about 7 months since I've last been on the forum..., and did I miss you guys!!
I've until recently been unemployed for about 19 months, and everything just came to head at the beginning of this year...... after trying to run a household with no income for such a long time..
Creditors knocking on door, cellphone & internet got cancelled, etc, etc, etc. It's really been a tough time for me since losing my job in July 2009...
Through the Lord's grace, my life is starting to look up again.. I've found employment & can now feed my family again.... and have even managed to get my internet contract re-instated.... hence me being able to chat again.
Just to introduce myself to members who joined after me. My name is Craig and i reside in Cape Town, South Africa. I am the proud owner (or at least my 3yr old son is) of a 1965 Parisienne 4dr HT. Have done some work on the car last year, but paused for a while due to finances.......
Yep, but due to unemployment I sold 5 cars in 2009 - 2010. My 1964 Impala, 1962 Bel Air, 2 x El Camino Utes & 57 Apache pick up. All gone... My Parisienne is the sole survivor as she has been promised to Caleb, my boy.
I do, however, have my eye on a 68 Caprice abandoned project for myself. Chatted to the owner to indicate my interest..., but that project has to wait until my family's financial situation is totally recovered (could be another 6 months of damage control).
But, ja... Hi to everyone that knows me.., and a warm Capetonian welcome to all new members.
(I will be updating contact info etc soon)
Regards
67Poncho said
Aug 13, 2011
Welcome back, Craig!!! Glad you are on the road to recovery and that things are coming back together for you!!!
SD 396 said
Aug 13, 2011
Welcome back Craig. Good to hear that things are heading in the right direction for you.
427carl said
Aug 13, 2011
yes welcome back So glad to hear from you again
2drpost said
Aug 13, 2011
hello and welcome back, as bad as it gets sometimes, it can always be worse.
Canadian Poncho said
Aug 13, 2011
Welcome back. Glad to hear things are looking up.
4SPEED427 said
Aug 13, 2011
Craig, you sound like you have things in order and have done what had to be done. It's great to hear the road is looking so much better for you.
Keep us posted on the Caprice.
NOS said
Aug 13, 2011
thanks for returning & good luck. Always nice to hear from you RHD guy's
Dale @ NOS
pontorquer said
Aug 13, 2011
Welcome back Craig, all the best to you, your family and your projects...
Pontiacanada said
Aug 14, 2011
Welcome back and glad you bounced back! It can only make you stronger.
67custom said
Aug 14, 2011
Welcome Back Craig.
Perseverence shall prevail when all else fails.
rabbit64cs said
Aug 14, 2011
Good stuff, family first ... And the car stuff will fall into place.
crazyj said
Aug 14, 2011
Hey man....welcome back!!!! Haven't you heard, you need to become a doctor then come over here. We have several Doc's from South Africa ,Awesome. Take care.
4SPEED427 said
Aug 14, 2011
Our doctor is from South Africa too. We absolutely love and appreciate her.
68post said
Aug 14, 2011
Welcome back Craig, glad to hear the tide has turned for you!
craigd said
Aug 20, 2011
Thx a mil for all the positive messages guys...... I really appreciate it....
Yep, I just need to complete my doctorate........ I will definitely consider the move. Just so much easier to find parts for my car..
I pulled the car cover off & started her up this morning after about 3 months........ just let her purr along on her own steam... what a sound, and what a feeling!!
Things are indeed looking up !! .. (although, unfortunately the wife quickly put that Caprice idea to and end). But I wonder what I shall request as a Xmas gift this year???
Keep well
craigd said
Aug 20, 2011
To my wife.....
I promise to forget about that Caprice....., but I think our 3 yr old deserves his first car,
Craig welcome back ! Its great to hear these stories about how people bounce back and all the reasons why . Hope you see blessings on every turn ! Keep that poncho going !!
Pontiacanada said
Aug 20, 2011
craigd wrote:To my wife.....
I promise to forget about that Caprice....., but I think our 3 yr old deserves his first car,
Ha, ha.
Canadian Poncho said
Aug 20, 2011
Funny that "Kijiji" in South Africa is called "Gumtree"... Cool 62 there!
kelico said
Aug 21, 2011
welcome Craig.. glad things have turned around for you. Your not alone at all.
Hi Guys
It's been about 7 months since I've last been on the forum..., and did I miss you guys!!
I've until recently been unemployed for about 19 months, and everything just came to head at the beginning of this year...... after trying to run a household with no income for such a long time..
Creditors knocking on door, cellphone & internet got cancelled, etc, etc, etc. It's really been a tough time for me since losing my job in July 2009...
Through the Lord's grace, my life is starting to look up again.. I've found employment & can now feed my family again.... and have even managed to get my internet contract re-instated.... hence me being able to chat again.
Just to introduce myself to members who joined after me. My name is Craig and i reside in Cape Town, South Africa. I am the proud owner (or at least my 3yr old son is) of a 1965 Parisienne 4dr HT. Have done some work on the car last year, but paused for a while due to finances.......
Yep, but due to unemployment I sold 5 cars in 2009 - 2010. My 1964 Impala, 1962 Bel Air, 2 x El Camino Utes & 57 Apache pick up. All gone... My Parisienne is the sole survivor as she has been promised to Caleb, my boy.
I do, however, have my eye on a 68 Caprice abandoned project for myself. Chatted to the owner to indicate my interest..., but that project has to wait until my family's financial situation is totally recovered (could be another 6 months of damage control).
But, ja... Hi to everyone that knows me.., and a warm Capetonian welcome to all new members.
(I will be updating contact info etc soon)
Regards
Welcome back, Craig!!! Glad you are on the road to recovery and that things are coming back together for you!!!
Welcome back Craig. Good to hear that things are heading in the right direction for you.
yes welcome back So glad to hear from you again
hello and welcome back, as bad as it gets sometimes, it can always be worse.
Keep us posted on the Caprice.
thanks for returning & good luck. Always nice to hear from you RHD guy's
Dale @ NOS
Welcome back Craig, all the best to you, your family and your projects...
Welcome back and glad you bounced back! It can only make you stronger.
Perseverence shall prevail when all else fails.
Hey man....welcome back!!!! Haven't you heard, you need to become a doctor then come over here. We have several Doc's from South Africa ,Awesome. Take care.
Welcome back Craig, glad to hear the tide has turned for you!
Yep, I just need to complete my doctorate........ I will definitely consider the move. Just so much easier to find parts for my car..
I pulled the car cover off & started her up this morning after about 3 months........ just let her purr along on her own steam... what a sound, and what a feeling!!
Things are indeed looking up !! .. (although, unfortunately the wife quickly put that Caprice idea to and end).
But I wonder what I shall request as a Xmas gift this year???
Keep well
To my wife.....
I promise to forget about that Caprice....., but I think our 3 yr old deserves his first car,
Here is the link
http://capetown.gumtree.co.za/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-Pontiac-Parisienne-W0QQAdIdZ306250030
Ha, ha.
Welcome craigd from NS.