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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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While it's a little off the exact topic of Handling and braking, this is relevant because I spend so much time on this site as a supporting vendor and answering questions. Also I get a fair number of phone calls from folks here, so it's important you guys know what's going on.

Today, 12/22 my Mom--Arlyn was wisked off to Pittsburgh to start Chemotherapy for Lukemia. It's all been very sudden, and I'm still in a state of shock to be honest. I mention this only because my Mom and Dad are the other two poeple involved in this business, and it's pretty clear that at least for a while I'll be the only one around much. As such, I have to beg for your understanding and patience. I'm taking over two other jobs, learn them, still do my technical work and deal with Mom's illness.

I want to give the advice and be as helpful as I can. But there are now going to be less hours in the day for me to do that. I'm supposing that tech calls will become shorter and much more to the point from pure necessity. I am not going to stop taking those calls or cease helping folks. That's what put me where we are today. However, it might take a bit more time for me to return those calls or respond to e-mail. Phone calls will have to take priority more than ever, so if you have things you'd like to discuss *please* try and call me first. I have to answer e-mail with other mail explaining that I have to explain in person, and that just takes even more time. I ask for your understanding in this matter.

Please, please feel free to pass this along if anyone is looking for me and I haven't been able to respond.

Thank you all, and I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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Sorry to hear that Sam, Hope everything turns out ok.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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I know how that is and I send my condolences to you Sam. My mother has been on treatment for blood cancer for a year+.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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Sam, I am so sorry to hear. Please tell Arlyn she is in our prayers and wish her a Merry Christmas. If there is anything I can do to help you know I will do what I can.

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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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I just spoke with her Tuesday! My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family over the Holidays!
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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I sure hope she gets better. I dealt with her for half of my transaction from you folks and she's a truly wonderful person. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and the happiest of holidays!
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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I hope everything goes ok Sam!
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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Sure hope all comes out the best and my family's prayers will be with you and yours.
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Merry Christmas to you and your family, Sam. I hope she gets well soon.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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Arlyn was a very nice person to talk to on the phone and she really knows her stuff. I wish her the best.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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My sincere sympathies Sam and best of luck to you and your folks
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Sorry to hear that Sam. Take care of your family first, everything else second.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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I had called earlier this week for the first time to ask some suspension questions and Arlyn was very helpful. So helpful, that I placed an order with her just last night. She seems like a very kind and knowledgable person. I hope everything turns out okay.

Best wishes your way.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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Sam, my prayers will be this season with Arlyn, your family and you.....hope everything works out the best.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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Sorry to hear that Sam. Take care of your family first, everything else second.
Exactly...take care of your mom...you only get one
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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Sorry to hear about Arlyn, hope she is better soon. She has always been very nice when I've called to order items or ask some simple questions. My thoughts will be with your family
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family bro!
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You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers this holiday season, Sam. Take care and best of luck.


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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 10:40 AM
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Very sorry to hear that! I for one I am one of your happy customers, and dealt with your mom quite a bit when I got my headers from you guys, and you of course have been a great help too!


Hope she'll be well soon!

Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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Brother you and you family will be in my prayers. I hope all turns out weel and God Bless!
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