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Quote from: Ko on May 08, 2022, 06:23 PMYou have no idea how happy I was to see you over here!! I WAS YES! EVEN WITH THE FELIX's GIF!! 

Invite anyone you wish to here! I keep inviting others BUT most don't join after looking because FORUMs are not their thing or too used to social media, despite the biased censorships and unfair treatments.    I mean I did give disclaimer that it will be boring and quiet if you're not used to forums or because only few be on.  TRANSPARENCY to get only the best crew (and dedicated manual non-bot spammers) 

I finally got myself a car again after being away out of state for studies and what nots. A 4x4 Off-road truck (happens to be almost fully upgraded too on top of it being off-road ready). Moving to east coast for few years and ready for that snow! WENT WITH NERF BAR! CHEAP ONE THOUGH! Custom bolts non-drills. Looks aggressive yet will protect from them DOOR SWINGERS at parking or some hits and from HANDS/BOOTY RUBS getting off 

That was my thought exactly when GOF and Ko was here.

People change so much anymore, invites by me might be few because it almost feels like a responsibility feeling if they turn bad.  I have been burned that way before.  

I might want one if I had to deal with snow but here in Florida it's just not required for me to have one. I have a 21 F150 4x4. I love it.

They say that just a 4x4 is not enough some times. Check with the locals to see if you need chains too.

Quote from: Felix on May 10, 2022, 03:58 PMThat was my thought exactly when GOF and Ko was here.

People change so much anymore, invites by me might be few because it almost feels like a responsibility feeling if they turn bad. I have been burned that way before.

I might want one if I had to deal with snow but here in Florida it's just not required for me to have one. I have a 21 F150 4x4. I love it.

They say that just a 4x4 is not enough some times. Check with the locals to see if you need chains too.

We are the O-G  I'm more of all about earning extra credits so, I'll take an extra O ... GOOF AND GOF! 

I agree with you!! That's why I have not even invited most of the "friends" or "close people" because I cannot just tell, ESPECIALLY during these changing or chaotic politically biased times! Stealing from a comedian at my church a year or so ago, it's not the same 2019 BC and AC! (before and after COVID era)! 

21 F150 4x4??! NICE!! I bet you'll love that!!  Even reading about F150 AND a 4x4 makes me go 

I'm fairly new to the truck owner club but ALWAYS a big fan! My very first truck and this truck MEANS A LOT FOR ME! I'm going to try my best to baby it to till last days of it~ 200000-250000 or hoping 300000, if it can survive from the west-to-east trip (and back eventually in 3 years) AND the snow weather of east coast! I was not in a position to even own a car when I cam back from my studies ~3 years ago (sold before I left). Things have been tough and so much expenses with applications and interviews & travels dissolving yearly earned assets and income!  FINALLY on the path to being stable and got myself a gift with help of myself and my parents (only ones been there since ever!), and invested in a truck to accompany on my life journey!!

SEE, THIS IS WHY I LOVE FORUMS! I can be talking and we can be talking and we may go off-topic a little bit (or more at times  ) but a good confession or read, and it relaxes me! like just having talked my kept moods 

Resorted to adding a tow hitch to my 4x4. CAME WITH 1 MISSING BOLT  But glad they are sending a replacement fast as I've already installed it and they are sending COMPLETE hitch+bolts again. Grateful for this blessing! 

  makes me feel good! But never do it half-asleep after a good run 

Quote from: Ko on May 12, 2022, 09:29 PMWe are the O-G  I'm more of all about earning extra credits so, I'll take an extra O ... GOOF AND GOF! 

I agree with you!! That's why I have not even invited most of the "friends" or "close people" because I cannot just tell, ESPECIALLY during these changing or chaotic politically biased times! Stealing from a comedian at my church a year or so ago, it's not the same 2019 BC and AC! (before and after COVID era)! 

21 F150 4x4??! NICE!! I bet you'll love that!!  Even reading about F150 AND a 4x4 makes me go 

I'm fairly new to the truck owner club but ALWAYS a big fan! My very first truck and this truck MEANS A LOT FOR ME! I'm going to try my best to baby it to till last days of it~ 200000-250000 or hoping 300000, if it can survive from the west-to-east trip (and back eventually in 3 years) AND the snow weather of east coast! I was not in a position to even own a car when I cam back from my studies ~3 years ago (sold before I left). Things have been tough and so much expenses with applications and interviews & travels dissolving yearly earned assets and income!  FINALLY on the path to being stable and got myself a gift with help of myself and my parents (only ones been there since ever!), and invested in a truck to accompany on my life journey!!

SEE, THIS IS WHY I LOVE FORUMS! I can be talking and we can be talking and we may go off-topic a little bit (or more at times  ) but a good confession or read, and it relaxes me! like just having talked my kept moods 

I hope your trip goes great. Take more breaks than needed. It's good for you. May your truck treat you well.

Parents are everything. Mine never let me down like so many people can. I was lucky to have them a long time. Cherish them Ko, but I already know you do.

As far as being on topic, the way I see it, as long as people are being nice they are on topic.

Quote from: Felix on May 14, 2022, 03:25 PMI hope your trip goes great. Take more breaks than needed. It's good for you. May your truck treat you well.

Parents are everything. Mine never let me down like so many people can. I was lucky to have them a long time. Cherish them Ko, but I already know you do.

As far as being on topic, the way I see it, as long as people are being nice they are on topic.

Thanks Felix!! I am and will be working in California almost near the last few days of moving, so work and then packing and then fitting car accessories and tune ups for a safe trip to east coast! Once arriving 4-5 days later, gonna treat my truck a nice maintenance! 

YOU ARE VERY RIGHT ABOUT THE PARENTS! Only my parents were and are with me since moving out of my birth place in a third world country when I was 12 and since we have moved to other countries and states and so many sacrifices together. Despite "family quarrels or fights", things do cool down just heat of the moments and never with a bad ending! Plus we have come this far together and involuntarily cut off or decreased communications with others back in birth country and such. LIFE OF A FIRST GEN in US! of first gen to be out of the birth country to another country! THEY NEVER LET ME DOWN when it comes to what matter. and most time, the arguments were just understanding or different belief installed + parental worries! GLAD TO HEAR YOU HAVE THEM FOR A LONG TIME!  As days go by and as I become more mature with life, most "fun or mad loves or other similar moods" do not matter much anymore. What matter is , like you said, cherishing every moment with those who were and are there!

I am always on topic! 

Resigned from the current job officially, finishing paperwork. New journey ahead! 

Quote from: Ko on May 18, 2022, 03:30 PMResigned from the current job officially, finishing paperwork. New journey ahead! 

I wish the best of luck on your new journey.

Change your oil with a simple service before you drive cross country. A good check up if it hasn't had one might save you a nightmare. How's your tires, especially that spare?

Quote from: Ko on May 17, 2022, 01:07 PMThanks Felix!! I am and will be working in California almost near the last few days of moving, so work and then packing and then fitting car accessories and tune ups for a safe trip to east coast! Once arriving 4-5 days later, gonna treat my truck a nice maintenance! 

YOU ARE VERY RIGHT ABOUT THE PARENTS! Only my parents were and are with me since moving out of my birth place in a third world country when I was 12 and since we have moved to other countries and states and so many sacrifices together. Despite "family quarrels or fights", things do cool down just heat of the moments and never with a bad ending! Plus we have come this far together and involuntarily cut off or decreased communications with others back in birth country and such. LIFE OF A FIRST GEN in US! of first gen to be out of the birth country to another country! THEY NEVER LET ME DOWN when it comes to what matter. and most time, the arguments were just understanding or different belief installed + parental worries! GLAD TO HEAR YOU HAVE THEM FOR A LONG TIME!  As days go by and as I become more mature with life, most "fun or mad loves or other similar moods" do not matter much anymore. What matter is , like you said, cherishing every moment with those who were and are there!

I am always on topic! 

I can't even come close to relating all you have experienced. The good fight to come and make a better life here. Here, with so many people, far more than I ever dreamed of bad people these days. I know you know, and for that I am sorry. I used to think America was always getting better. Always too slow but better. But recent years have shown that not to be so and that is why family, loved ones, friends are so important. It makes me happy you have your parents.

I am also happy to be your friend.

Quote from: Felix on May 21, 2022, 03:37 PMI wish the best of luck on your new journey.

Change your oil with a simple service before you drive cross country. A good check up if it hasn't had one might save you a nightmare. How's your tires, especially that spare?

Oil is changed!  Need to check up thoroughly on the spare tire. Did underbody check while checking the tow hitch setup, but need to wind it down! First time gonna be doing that to a truck or any car with underbody spared drop mechanism! 

Quote from: Felix on May 21, 2022, 03:43 PMI can't even come close to relating all you have experienced. The good fight to come and make a better life here. Here, with so many people, far more than I ever dreamed of bad people these days. I know you know, and for that I am sorry. I used to think America was always getting better. Always too slow but better. But recent years have shown that not to be so and that is why family, loved ones, friends are so important. It makes me happy you have your parents.

I am also happy to be your friend.

We all have life journeys and stories, we all relatively felt or had that very frustrating or depressing moments, so in a sense we have experienced the similar in different contexts and environments! 

"Good old American dream" is hard and stressful but it WILL get you somewhere if you work hard (like major purchases stabilizing, it may take 2-3 generations to full stabilized but still possible) ... back then. But these days, it's too much politics as a nation or even work politics! and hard works is just something "Expected", but actual rewards and advantages and benefits can go to others, even your less positive or less enthusiastic coworkers! (I have been blessed with great colleagues but my parents or few friends, they had some interesting coworkers and work politics)

And yup. Recent years with COVID and economic dives, have also made families stronger in bonds or help people know who truly matter in the real times of needs! I've lost family members to COVID, whom I haven't seen for decades, but for me, all these recent years, brought and keep bringing me closer to God/faith and my parents! (I'm not spoiled as an only child, but I have my shares of having family quarrels and misunderstandings and having my own ways... I have no regrets for some, and do regret for some!)

WE STAY STRONG! VIRTUAL FAMILY IS A REAL FAMILY FOR ME TOO after my parents!

cant really complain but it is bothersome when the apartment management always keeps scheduling maintenance and filter checks and I kid you not, TOILET UPGRADE, etc every month or so! 

Quote from: Ko on May 26, 2022, 09:37 PMcant really complain but it is bothersome when the apartment management always keeps scheduling maintenance and filter checks and I kid you not, TOILET UPGRADE, etc every month or so! 

I have never heard of a toilet upgrade before. But when I worked, my office, we had the filter guys for sure. Every month.

Hopefully someday this pandemic will get better and there is some good news on that front at least. The new Vaccine might be a game changer. At least the company that developed it and has sent it to be reviewed say so. That would help but I have no clue how we can stem the hate that has grown even larger across the nation and the globe. It has always been here, history shows that but the percentages keep going up and sometimes frankly like recently it causes me to withdraw from being online so I don't get frustrated over all the terrible goings on.

All I can know to do is show as much love to all as I can. I just wish others could too. 

Yes Virtual Forum family is very important and I am glad to have found you again with your new site.

Quote from: Felix on Jun 08, 2022, 08:57 AMI have never heard of a toilet upgrade before. But when I worked, my office, we had the filter guys for sure. Every month.

Hopefully someday this pandemic will get better and there is some good news on that front at least. The new Vaccine might be a game changer. At least the company that developed it and has sent it to be reviewed say so. That would help but I have no clue how we can stem the hate that has grown even larger across the nation and the globe. It has always been here, history shows that but the percentages keep going up and sometimes frankly like recently it causes me to withdraw from being online so I don't get frustrated over all the terrible goings on.

All I can know to do is show as much love to all as I can. I just wish others could too.

Yes Virtual Forum family is very important and I am glad to have found you again with your new site.

The toilet changes took place while we were on the road!
I had camera set up in door to check if they forgot to lock back the entrance!
I kept forgetting to ask my parents how the new thrones are!   

Definitely show as much love! SO MUCH DIVISION! All politics OR MADE INTO POLITICS! Sometimes a good start or plan within the context but once having many involved or trying to pass, then all get messy with stakeholders and politicians, especially of certain side who keeps claiming for the suppressed and oppressed, while doing the suppression and oppressions or neglecting those who are truly at disadvantage once those "leaders and influencers" get the tributes and fame and monetary gain they wanted!

e-BUDS!!!!