Down sizing my life.

Well truth eventually, comes into every ones life, (no sympathy please, I truly did it my Way) At 71 Having broken my Back twice my neck once and a total of 54 other bones, being stabbed twice and shot twice and being told at 30 I would never walk again I have come to the realization I'm no longer 25.

I'm down to being able to do only 5/6 servers a day down from 20 plus a couple of years back. I'm down to doing 2 boxes of HDs( 156) from a record high of 546.

My Mobil home is over 50 and, falling apart, last week 2 shorts in the elect woke me up to the fact I need to rewire or retire it. (turn it into a storage space.) Wife and kids live here in a 5 year old double wide.

No one in the family wants to take over the bis. they would rather invent an app or a E game () soooo I went out today and bought a 28 ft camper. I was very reluctant at first. When I saw it, it turned out to be the perfect choice for me.

A couple of years ago I came up with the Idea of an association of professional electronic scrappers, for the purpose of research and the stabilization of prices, shipping, methods etc. After much time and a few $ invested I also realize I am no longer able to dedicate the time and $ to do it right. If I can't do it right I won't do it. I am truly sorry for that.

I am not going to give up. I'm just going to down size as I have said.

I will continue on the forum and contribute what little I can, and, yes I will still slap the noobs hand when found attempting to slip a cookie from the cookie jar.



I just want to say before I forget. I consider all 20,000+ of you my very close friends (some closer then others .

I will post photos of my new "house" later.

I wish you all the best that life has to offer you sir. You have been an inspiration and somewhat of a mentor to me. I have learned so much from reading your posts, and I am a bit ashamed that I could not give back what you have given me. I look foward to reading about the next stage in your life. I hope you keep up with your other hobby. If there is anything I can ever help you with please pm me here or give me a call .

Thank you sir and, for what you do, you are counted among my closely valued friends.

Wish you all the best Mike... I think it's important to slow down and smell the roses sometimes.

Thank you cherished friend.

Patriot:My sincerest thanks to a great man and friend I have had the great pleasure to meet in person. My awe and great respect to you sir and all you do.

Good luck with your future endeavors Mike, don't forget the friends you have here. A lot of us have cheered you on from the beginning!

Hobo: thank you sir. your input (and avatar) have been a great inspiration to me. (I'm old but I ain't dead.) The Dr.s gave me a walker a few years ago there mistake was, they didn't know me and, al prices were near .80

Originally Posted by mnrecycler

There is nothing wrong or bad with moving to the next phase in your life. True you can't do as much physical things as before but you have a wealth of knowledge. If there was such a thing as a scrapping consultant you should do that.

I'm thinking of things I can still do. I may write another small book or two. Thank you sir.

Originally Posted by freonjoe

Good luck with your future endeavors Mike, don't forget the friends you have here. A lot of us have cheered you on from the beginning!

Your value to me and this forum is truely invaluable old friend. I will never forget.

Dont be a stranger. You have my number and know you can always call me if your ever in the denver area.

To olddude:
Hold your head up high and proclaim "I've lived my scrapping career MY way.. and I've done it WELL!"
Much love and support for you in your latest life adventure!!!

Originally Posted by PartTimeScrapper

Dont be a stranger. You have my number and know you can always call me if your ever in the denver area.

If I had a magic carpet I would be there in a second. Spent a lot of time at Brecken ridge in my younger days.

Originally Posted by sledge

To olddude:
Hold your head up high and proclaim "I've lived my scrapping career MY way.. and I've done it WELL!"
Much love and support for you in your latest life adventure!!!

And to you sir, you humble me.