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Old 16-02-21, 06:28 AM   #2501
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That sounds amazing Gary! Well done
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Old 16-02-21, 07:29 AM   #2502
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Gary is that for real!!!? Brilliant! Couldn't get more of an about turn in fortune. Let us know details when you get the work up and running. You'll be great at that.
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Old 16-02-21, 07:51 AM   #2503
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And that was the way it went! This morning an old friend who, with someone quite well known (and who shall remain nameless until this all goes live) runs a successful motorcycle trail days outfit, phoned to ask me if I would like to lead the road tours section they are adding to the business. I would plan the tours, which would then go on the website for folks to book and I then lead the tour.

The company is buying me a brand new bike for work, along with all the kit, insurance, etc. All expenses such as fuel, overnight stops where the tour is a multi day trip, insurance, food and drink are paid for, and I get paid well too.

This changes everything. I am about to go from having no work and trying to find somewhere to live with the aid(!) of housing benefit to having enough income to not only be able to afford the rent on somewhere, but to be in a position to afford to take back the tenancy of my current home when the work is completed.

Feeling a little shell shocked about it all. Totally unexpected.

I still think that certain of the trustees of the chapel and house have failed to observe the teachings on which their church was founded.
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Gary that is bloody brilliant, I'm really happy for you. It sounds amazing, and a lot of fun. It's a great start to getting back on your feet. Or shiny new bike!!
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Old 16-02-21, 07:53 AM   #2504
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I’m still reeling from the shock!

I’ll be riding an adventure bike for the first time, probably one of the Honda Africa Twins. Be an interesting experience.

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Old 16-02-21, 09:21 AM   #2505
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Fantastic news, Gary, I'm so pleased for you. You will be ace at it. More goat tracks to explore
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Old 16-02-21, 10:00 AM   #2506
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Best thing I've read or heard all week Gary! Well chuffed for you.
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Old 16-02-21, 10:11 AM   #2507
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Excellent news, Gary, you deserve some good fortune.
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Old 16-02-21, 08:13 PM   #2508
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Great news Gary and well deserved
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Old 16-02-21, 08:28 PM   #2509
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Thank you everyone. I’m cautiously optimistic that a corner may have been turned.
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Old 16-02-21, 09:32 PM   #2510
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Made up for you Gary!

(May I suggest one of those tours goes directly through the parish office/'that person's garden?)
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