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GENERAL TOPICS => D.O.T. => Topic started by: Dawg25385 on April 21, 2020, 12:10:26 AM

Title: Checking in
Post by: Dawg25385 on April 21, 2020, 12:10:26 AM: Hey there fellas, long time no see. Wanted to drop in to say hello and see how everyone is doing. Doing ok here, lots has changed since you probably heard from me. I think last time I posted we had just had our first baby, sometime early 2018. Anyhow, she's 2.5 now.. Daddy's girl for sure. Almost 3 months ago, we had our second, a little boy. I can't even begin to explain how much I enjoy being a dad, which is primarily why I have been absent from here for so long. All of my time is spent with my kids after work, and what little remains after they're in bed I try to work on my projects and chores (maybe a couple other thread updates needed!) Our chocolate lab turns 3 later this month, and has turned out to be the best dog. He's very gentle with my kids. Love that dog.

It's definitely been a whirlwind couple of years since you've heard from me. In addition to the enormous blessings of our kids, we've also had our fair share of challenges. We discovered some major issues with our house, and are currently in litigation with the builder over numerous construction defects resulting in severe water intrusion and resulting rot. We have a very strong case, based on the thousands of photos taken throughout construction, but it's still a slog and attorneys and industry expert witnesses are damn expensive. Our family has had some health challenges also. My dad was diagnosed with cancer, battled it, beat it, and is now in remission. Sadly though, my mother in law lost her 3 year battle with cancer a few weeks ago, and is now passed on to eternity with our Lord.

Lot's of good times though too! We continue to enjoy spending our vacation time camping, either up in the mountains our at our family friend's place out at the beach. Last year we upgraded RV's again, jumped to a fifth wheel this time. Zero regrets. Love the fifth wheel so far. The LBZ handles it nicely once I added airbags.... but truth be told I've got my eye on a Cummins megacab. Around the place, I've really got the shop dialed in, made some tool upgrades, built some stuff. May have to snap some photos and show you all what the shop looks like now.

Anyway, here's some updated photos of the family. Can't promise I'll be posting regularly, but will try to update some of my threads, and DOT up one of yours from time to time.

Kyle
Title: Re: Checking in
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 21, 2020, 01:07:24 AM: Looks like a good enough life to me!! Keep being a good dad the forum will survive

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Title: Re: Checking in
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 21, 2020, 07:41:21 AM: Great to hear from you Kyle. Thanks for the update and stop by anytime

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Title: Re: Checking in
Post by: oklawall on April 21, 2020, 09:02:01 AM: Enjoy them when they are little the grow up fast

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Title: Re: Checking in
Post by: Sammconn on April 21, 2020, 09:06:41 AM: Quote from: oklawall on April 21, 2020, 09:02:01 AM
Enjoy them when they are little the grow up fast

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Truth here.
Enjoy your family Kyle.
Title: Re: Checking in
Post by: KensAuto on April 21, 2020, 09:41:50 AM: Who's this Kyle guy?

Welcome back bud. Glad to see ya again.
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Post by: cj7ox on April 21, 2020, 11:01:06 AM: Great looking family, Kyle! You got your priorities where they should be!
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Post by: Flyin6 on April 21, 2020, 12:29:42 PM: That family is bu-tee-full!

Good to see ya again!
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Post by: EL TATE on April 21, 2020, 01:29:42 PM: My PNW brother, it's good to see you again. GO DAWGS!
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Post by: JR on April 22, 2020, 01:30:50 PM: Good to hear from you, great looking kids.

Yep, they grow up fast, my oldest is applying to colleges!!
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Post by: Dawg25385 on April 27, 2020, 08:22:18 PM: The beast turned 3 today

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Title: Re: Checking in
Post by: JR on April 27, 2020, 08:25:14 PM: Eyes closed, same age both sticking their tongues out. Did they go to the same school?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 27, 2020, 11:23:45 PM: (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200428/719872e274823175b89eb487baad6f01.jpg)
Mine turned six yesterday and got green beans to enjoy

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