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Did you ever do something big, then have that what the hell did I do feeling? I bought a business, totally different than anything I've done in the previous 35 years of working. I am convinced the service industry is the place to be, and bought a power wash company.

 

I've had other businesses, but for some reason this one has me much more tense than past ventures. I started out consulting for the owner and wound up buying the place. My To-Do list is about 100 lines deep, I'm going to be working 7 days a week for a while (again), and am starting to get that good to be alive feeling.

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Congrats! That's awesome. Good luck with the business--my dad owned his own for a while. Lots of work, but nice to be your own boss. Plus, then you won't have to work for another idiot boss again. :)

 

Best of luck!

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What is making this fun is in the past my businesses have all revolved around manufacturing and representing companies. First it was primarily US based, then Mexico, then I was doing overseas purchasing offices in countries whose names I couldn't spell. A friend of mine jumped off that treadmill and started a lawn care business. A Canadian in South Texas, moving lawns :D I've been watching him for a couple years and he is so damn happy.

 

The other part is my son is old enough and has a few skills that he can add and my wife is interested in helping with a few things. In the past there was really nothing they could do.

 

So my transition to Texan is almost complete. Western boots (steel toed), 3/4 ton V10 Dodge pickup, and a big payroll. Hell, I'm 9/10 of the way to becoming a GOP-erhead :D If I didn't look so stupid in a western hat, I'd have to pick one up.

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QUOTE(Texsox @ May 25, 2005 -> 05:51 AM)
What is making this fun is in the past my businesses have all revolved around manufacturing and representing companies. First it was primarily US based, then Mexico, then I was doing overseas purchasing offices in countries whose names I couldn't spell. A friend of mine jumped off that treadmill and started a lawn care business. A Canadian in South Texas, moving lawns  :D I've been watching him for a couple years and he is so damn happy.

 

The other part is my son is old enough and has a few skills that he can add and my wife is interested in helping with a few things. In the past there was really nothing they could do.

 

So my transition to Texan is almost complete. Western boots (steel toed), 3/4 ton V10 Dodge pickup, and a big payroll. Hell, I'm 9/10 of the way to becoming a GOP-erhead  :D If I didn't look so stupid in a western hat, I'd have to pick one up.

I'm so proud of you, buddy! :cheers

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QUOTE(Texsox @ May 25, 2005 -> 06:51 AM)
What is making this fun is in the past my businesses have all revolved around manufacturing and representing companies. First it was primarily US based, then Mexico, then I was doing overseas purchasing offices in countries whose names I couldn't spell. A friend of mine jumped off that treadmill and started a lawn care business. A Canadian in South Texas, moving lawns  :D I've been watching him for a couple years and he is so damn happy.

 

The other part is my son is old enough and has a few skills that he can add and my wife is interested in helping with a few things. In the past there was really nothing they could do.

 

So my transition to Texan is almost complete. Western boots (steel toed), 3/4 ton V10 Dodge pickup, and a big payroll. Hell, I'm 9/10 of the way to becoming a GOP-erhead  :D If I didn't look so stupid in a western hat, I'd have to pick one up.

 

 

How do you move a lawn? Very slowly I bet. :)

 

Congrats though. For cereal.

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