Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes - Page 7

**cheesy** · 07-25-2017, 07:36 AM

I did find a small kettle grill for cheap that will fit in the sidecar, along with the charcoal bags and the eating utensils. Condiments, chips, and such will fit in the trunk. The big rolling cooler will strap to the trunk.
Got it all figured out.

**cheesy** · 07-29-2017, 08:26 AM

The cookout was a success. Some very happy people. I was so busy with the grill that I only got a couple of pics and I still need to get them uploaded to Flickr.

I got a call from the new prez, yelling at me that I was making the management team look bad by hosting and picking up the tab for this shindig. He forgets that I yell back and louder. I told him that they did that on their own, I just highlighted it. Next, they wanted to 'donate' something to the cookout. Told them they were too late and that I had it all covered.

Then, they wanted me to expense my out of pocket costs for it. Nope, not happening. The hundred bucks I spent to make my coworkers happy and see the bosses squirm was worth every penny.

One of them finally ran out to the DQ and bought an ice cream cake but by then, things had wrapped up and no one was interested.

Weldangrind · 07-29-2017, 01:18 PM

Way to stick it to 'em, Queso.

2LZ · 07-30-2017, 09:09 AM

That's awesome cheesy and classy move.

The beauty of this is that you can retire at the drop of a hat so keep poking that stick! One thing is....you're not just poking them with a stick for yourself, but many of us are living vicariously through your experience....because we aren't to a point where we can start to poke sticks yet. ;-)

Keep up the fine work! I've enjoyed every chapter.

Darkrider · 07-30-2017, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2LZ

That's awesome cheesy and classy move.

The beauty of this is that you can retire at the drop of a hat so keep poking that stick! One thing is....you're not just poking them with a stick for yourself, but many of us are living vicariously through your experience....because we aren't to a point where we can start to poke sticks yet. ;-)

Keep up the fine work! I've enjoyed every chapter.

Speaking of which...here are plenty more sticks for you to poke with!

**cheesy** · 07-30-2017, 11:44 PM

Fate has a rotten way of giving one the middle finger. I won't be at the shop tomorrow for everyone's last day as planned.

My Mom suffered a massive stroke this morning. Last Rites were given and life support was removed. I will most likely be flying under the radar for awhile.

goat67 · 07-31-2017, 08:08 AM

So sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

bogieboy · 07-31-2017, 11:43 AM

Prayers going out to your family for comfort and peace in this time of sorrow

ben2go · 07-31-2017, 12:21 PM

My condolences.

Azhule · 07-31-2017, 01:08 PM

Really sad to hear, I will light a candle and incense at sundown

We will still be here if you need anything

Swampy · 07-31-2017, 01:45 PM

Heartfelt condolences. I am sorry to hear of your loss.

2LZ · 07-31-2017, 01:52 PM

Many condolences cheesy. Prayers and thoughts to you and the family.

Weldangrind · 07-31-2017, 02:21 PM

My sincere condolences, Cheesy; prayers sent for you and your family.

I'm inspired by the road you've taken at work and how you've finished strong. The cookout you hosted was well above and beyond.

BlackBike · 07-31-2017, 02:50 PM

hang in there.

**cheesy** · 07-31-2017, 09:24 PM

Thanks guys. Mom left for a better place about 5 PM today. After managing to hold it together for the last 36 hours, I lost it with her last breath. Now I feel relief that she is no longer suffering.

07-25-2017, 07:36 AM	#91
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,844	I did find a small kettle grill for cheap that will fit in the sidecar, along with the charcoal bags and the eating utensils. Condiments, chips, and such will fit in the trunk. The big rolling cooler will strap to the trunk. Got it all figured out. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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07-29-2017, 08:26 AM	#92
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,844	The cookout was a success. Some very happy people. I was so busy with the grill that I only got a couple of pics and I still need to get them uploaded to Flickr. I got a call from the new prez, yelling at me that I was making the management team look bad by hosting and picking up the tab for this shindig. He forgets that I yell back and louder. I told him that they did that on their own, I just highlighted it. Next, they wanted to 'donate' something to the cookout. Told them they were too late and that I had it all covered. Then, they wanted me to expense my out of pocket costs for it. Nope, not happening. The hundred bucks I spent to make my coworkers happy and see the bosses squirm was worth every penny. One of them finally ran out to the DQ and bought an ice cream cake but by then, things had wrapped up and no one was interested. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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07-29-2017, 01:18 PM	#93
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Way to stick it to 'em, Queso. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-30-2017, 09:09 AM	#94
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,104	That's awesome cheesy and classy move. The beauty of this is that you can retire at the drop of a hat so keep poking that stick! One thing is....you're not just poking them with a stick for yourself, but many of us are living vicariously through your experience....because we aren't to a point where we can start to poke sticks yet. ;-) Keep up the fine work! I've enjoyed every chapter. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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07-30-2017, 11:44 PM	#96
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,844	Fate has a rotten way of giving one the middle finger. I won't be at the shop tomorrow for everyone's last day as planned. My Mom suffered a massive stroke this morning. Last Rites were given and life support was removed. I will most likely be flying under the radar for awhile. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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07-31-2017, 08:08 AM	#97
goat67 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 525	So sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. __________________ 2016 Brozz
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07-31-2017, 11:43 AM	#98
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,054	Prayers going out to your family for comfort and peace in this time of sorrow
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07-31-2017, 12:21 PM	#99
ben2go Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,335	My condolences.
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07-31-2017, 01:08 PM	#100
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	Really sad to hear, I will light a candle and incense at sundown We will still be here if you need anything __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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07-31-2017, 01:45 PM	#101
Swampy Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 218	Heartfelt condolences. I am sorry to hear of your loss. __________________ 1986 TT350, 2002 Grizzly 660, 2009 TR125 and two 2015 Kandi 150cc Quads.
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07-31-2017, 01:52 PM	#102
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,104	Many condolences cheesy. Prayers and thoughts to you and the family. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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07-31-2017, 02:21 PM	#103
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	My sincere condolences, Cheesy; prayers sent for you and your family. I'm inspired by the road you've taken at work and how you've finished strong. The cookout you hosted was well above and beyond. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-31-2017, 02:50 PM	#104
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	hang in there. __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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07-31-2017, 09:24 PM	#105
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,844	Thanks guys. Mom left for a better place about 5 PM today. After managing to hold it together for the last 36 hours, I lost it with her last breath. Now I feel relief that she is no longer suffering. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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