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daveblank

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I want to start by saying I'll still be here on GJ.

It's with a heavy heart that I announce I'll be shutting down my Matco tool truck. Things are not good at my wife's work. Unfortunately I don't make enough to support the family & provide insurance on my income alone. I do this to support my family, nothing more & nothing less. I'll be running a fire sale on the remaining inventory. Anyone in the Dallas area is welcome to come & see what's left.
 
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Sorry to hear. Matco tools are great stuff, great tools move out and imports move in. Good luck to you and family.
 
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Very sorry to here the news. Try to keep your chin up. Maybe a new door will open.
 
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daveblank said:
I want to start by saying I'll still be here on GJ.

It's with a heavy heart that I announce I'll be shutting down my Matco tool truck. Things are not good at my wife's work. Unfortunately I don't make enough to support the family & provide insurance on my income alone. I do this to support my family, nothing more & nothing less. I'll be running a fire sale on the remaining inventory. Anyone in the Dallas area is welcome to come & see what's left.
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Best of luck Dave......
 
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I certainly hate to hear about your misfortune. I know what it's like to have to give up on a dream. I had my shop open for about 2 years full time, turned out putting me more in a bind than I could manage. I shut it down from being full time and let my help go and am back to doing it on the side. Have the best of luck in whatever you do.
 
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That's crappy to hear (and heard too often), but sometimes when a door is closed, a window is open. Hopefully you can look back in a couple years and say you're better off.

Keep your chin up.
 
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hate to see the economy claim another victim. I wish you well moving forward sir.
 
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Thanks guys, it truly means a lot.

This morning was hard. My wife & I discudded it heavily last night. Appearently she told my daughters & the both made sure to hug me this morning & tell me things would be OK.
 
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daveblank said:
Thanks guys, it truly means a lot.

This morning was hard. My wife & I discudded it heavily last night. Appearently she told my daughters & the both made sure to hug me this morning & tell me things would be OK.
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That's the most important part!

Good luck in whatever comes your way!
 
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That stinks, hopefully it works out for the best.
Being slow and self employed is a feeling I know also. Its bad around here and I might be looking in the near future also.
 
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Absolutely best of luck to you Dave. I have always appreciated your responses and insight on this forum. You were always a straight shooter. Your customers are losing a great tool man.
 
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Dave,That must have been a hard decision to make. I was in your exact shoes a couple years ago for the same reasons when I shut down my Mac Business.

Was tough for me to go to work for the man after I had been on my own for that long. But at the end of the day you can leave work and not have to take it home anymore.

Hope you score a new gig that you will enjoy.
 
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daveblank said:
I want to start by saying I'll still be here on GJ.

It's with a heavy heart that I announce I'll be shutting down my Matco tool truck. Things are not good at my wife's work. Unfortunately I don't make enough to support the family & provide insurance on my income alone. I do this to support my family, nothing more & nothing less. I'll be running a fire sale on the remaining inventory. Anyone in the Dallas area is welcome to come & see what's left.
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That ***** that you have to shut down! It shows great character of a man tho who puts the needs of his family before his own.
 
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Hang in there. With your people experience and general knowledge on several subjects you'll be back on your feet!
 
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Good luck Dave. Prayers for you and your family....and thousands of our citizens going through this tough economy.
 
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Dave, I always enjoyed reading your comments and opinions, covering MATCO items in particular.

I hope your years of experience serves you and your future employer well

I wish you and your family all the best.

Sincerely,
 
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