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[Starflite3]

Hello, I just registered here today and wanted to post a howdy to forum members.
I am new to this field and will more than likely be a lot of questions in the near future. I currently hold a universal tech certification but have not done much other than some small repairs on heatpumps and window shakers.
I have a lot to learn and am looking forward to it.
A little about me,
I am 41.
I have two great little kids and a great wife.
I have several interests, just ask my wife! I like old Farmall tractors and antique outboard motors, and R/C airplanes.
I am working full time in a plastics manufacturing facility and have been for 15 years. I am looking to eventually get out of there and start doing this full time. Tired of the rotten shift I am on and all the "educated" people making my decisions for me. I know there are pros and cons for having your own business but I have been in factory production work almost since day one of my working career and I am tired of it.
Anyway, greetings to all and prepare to be bombarded with questions.
I have 2 jobs lined up right now and I know I will need your help with one.

[iron]

welcome aboard
I have an old Muncie gas trolling motor sitting in my garage

[fcs]

welcome

[phbsales]

Hi.

[dads]

welcome make yourself at home and hope we can help in anyway we can.

[Some Dude]

Howdy, hope you enjoy it here.

[acmanko]

hello, if you ever need an honest answer, don't hesitate to ask

[crackertech]

Welcome get your post count up and apply for pro membership that will open the door to tons of great info.

[yellowirenut]

welcome to the group. We may answer questions with a sharp poke depending how our own days are going.....we mean no personal harm. Some of us have thick skin and need that poke

[Bubbleheadski]

Welcome..... just throw us some beers from time to time and all will be well!
Throw Twilli some moola for your promembership and it will get approved before you even apply! (LMAO j/k)
your starting late in life... but then I started just over 6 yrs ago.... and I am now 47!WOW.... that would put me where you are now! SHEESH... co-inkydink?

[Prodigal]

Better late than never is what I've been telling myself ... I got in last year when I was 30 ... and half of my journeymen are younger than I am lol ... and in school I think that I was the oldest out of 25 :P I'm just glad that I'm doing it now!

[Starflite3]

Thanks for the welcomes,
One thing I have learned from other sites like the DTR (Diesel truck resource) is that there is always someone out there that can help you figure something out. That site has been indespensible to keeping my truck on the road. I could not afford the dealer repair costs.
Yesterday's tractors is another good site.
Thanks again.
Dan.