Author Topic: 25 years ago today! (Read 911 times)

Raider Bill · « **on:** January 06, 2012, 01:45:03 pm »

I started my Company

www.fiainspectors.com

It has nothing to do with forestry, sawmills, but has allowed me to buy my Tennessee property and enjoy the woods.

Been quite a ride!

WOOHOO!

Mooseherder · « **Reply #1 on:** January 06, 2012, 01:47:01 pm »

That is a very long time.
Congratulations!

Shotgun · « **Reply #2 on:** January 06, 2012, 01:58:54 pm »

Congratulations, Raider Bill! You've started a good business, and you have great staying power to boot. It's neat to see your website. Continued good luck!

Actually, "Inspector Raider."

Norm (In FL too.)

Magicman · « **Reply #3 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:08:11 pm »

Congratulations on your first 25 years Bill !!! Your business and your hobby does not need to be the same anyway.

Patty · « **Reply #4 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:14:57 pm »

Way to go Bill!! As a business owner myself of 22 years I totally respect all your hard work. Good job!! You should be very proud of yourself.

Norm · « **Reply #5 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:20:27 pm »

Congratulations Bill!

JohnG28 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:11:05 pm »

Congratulations Bill! Good luck on the next 25 too.

POSTONLT40HD · « **Reply #7 on:** January 06, 2012, 06:30:08 pm »

Bill.....that's what life's all about! You're very blessed!

ellmoe · « **Reply #8 on:** January 06, 2012, 08:21:50 pm »

Way to go Bill. You've got 5 years on me.

Mark

sawguy21 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 06, 2012, 11:01:56 pm »

Generally takes a long time to start paying yourself and enjoying the fruits of your labor. Well done, keep the good work.

WDH · « **Reply #10 on:** January 07, 2012, 12:02:35 am »

Well done, Partner!

thecfarm · « **Reply #11 on:** January 07, 2012, 07:02:59 am »

Nice that you can have a piece of land for your hard work.

bandmiller2 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 07, 2012, 08:45:55 am »

The best way to spoil something you enjoy is to make a business out of it.You kept them seperate, wise man. Frank C.

Corley5 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 07, 2012, 08:49:36 am »

Congrats!!

sawman · « **Reply #14 on:** January 07, 2012, 09:11:52 am »

Congrats on your 1/4 century anniversary , thats quite a milestone.

CHARLIE · « **Reply #15 on:** January 07, 2012, 02:18:09 pm »

25 years! Wow! Congratulations! You must be doing it right. I've seen so many businesses that don't make it the first year and many that don't last even 5 years. Way to go and I wish you many, many more profitable years of business.

WildDog · « **Reply #16 on:** January 07, 2012, 03:21:53 pm »

Great stuff Bill, I can only image but I am sure it must be very satisfying to leave secure employment start such a business and have it going strong 25yrs later.

scgargoyle · « **Reply #17 on:** January 07, 2012, 04:42:24 pm »

Way to go, Bill! Been there, tried that, went broke. It ain't easy!

SwampDonkey · « **Reply #18 on:** January 07, 2012, 09:20:15 pm »

Congratulations Bill and may you continue with your success.

customsawyer · « **Reply #19 on:** January 08, 2012, 09:48:03 am »

Congrats on the mile stone.

Roxie · « **Reply #20 on:** January 08, 2012, 02:53:37 pm »

25 years is impressive! Congratulations!

Raider Bill · « **Reply #21 on:** January 09, 2012, 10:01:57 am »

Thanks everyone! It's been interesting to say the least.

Did some celebrating this weekend

Now back to work

Ivey · « **Reply #22 on:** January 09, 2012, 11:52:00 am »

Congradulations Bill! Looks like a great thing you got going.

WDH · « **Reply #23 on:** January 09, 2012, 09:49:47 pm »

Now it is time to retire to the mountains, grow a long beard, become a recluse, and get lost

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SwampDonkey · « **Reply #24 on:** January 10, 2012, 12:55:55 am »

How does the new girl friend fit into that scenario?

Raider Bill · « **Reply #25 on:** January 10, 2012, 09:34:14 am »

Quote from: WDH on January 09, 2012, 09:49:47 pm

Now it is time to retire to the mountains, grow a long beard, become a recluse, and get lost .

If only......... I day dream about being on my "hill" full time, maybe too much, someday..........

Quote from: SwampDonkey on January 10, 2012, 12:55:55 am

How does the new girl friend fit into that scenario?

Well you never know. She says she would really enjoy that lifestyle and has been there with me for a week and liked it. She is from North Central NY and has spend a bunch of time in the Adirondack area. Of course a week with me in the mountains is like winning a cruise to the Bahamas then you have to go home.
Then again she's only been around a few months and still thinks I'm a nice guy

submarinesailor · « **Reply #26 on:** January 10, 2012, 02:43:10 pm »

Quote from: Raider Bill on January 10, 2012, 09:34:14 am

Then again she's only been around a few months and still thinks I'm a nice guy

That's a long time for you isn't it? Does this mean she MAY be number 3 or 4 or 5----I forget.

Bruce

Raider Bill · « **Reply #27 on:** January 10, 2012, 02:49:00 pm »

Quote from: submarinesailor on January 10, 2012, 02:43:10 pm

Quote from: Raider Bill on January 10, 2012, 09:34:14 am
Then again she's only been around a few months and still thinks I'm a nice guy

That's a long time for you isn't it? Does this mean she MAY be number 3 or 4 or 5----I forget.

Bruce

HAHAHaaa!!!! It would be number 4 but don't go buying me a wedding present just yet

Texas Ranger · « **Reply #28 on:** January 10, 2012, 03:22:49 pm »

Good on ya, bill, like the song says "Be Happy, Dont Worry"

submarinesailor · « **Reply #29 on:** January 10, 2012, 07:14:20 pm »

Quote from: Raider Bill on January 10, 2012, 02:49:00 pm

HAHAHaaa!!!! It would be number 4 but don't go buying me a wedding present just yet

OK - just let me know so I can be there with gift in hand.

Ether place I have family - mother in Chiefland and a sister in Knoxville.

Bruce

Norm · « **Reply #30 on:** January 11, 2012, 06:52:05 am »

Wow Bill's getting married!

Maybe I'd better call and give her the good news.

Raider Bill · « **Reply #31 on:** January 11, 2012, 08:39:10 am »

RAIDER BILL IS NOT GETTING MARRIED!!!!!!!

I just ruined a keyboard spitting coffee while choking reading this. My Secretary ran into my office thinking I was keeling over....

Heck this Lady has never been married before I doubt she'd start with me at least she's be pretty dumb to...

Norm · « **Reply #32 on:** January 11, 2012, 08:59:10 am »

Gee Bill you better put on another pair of socks....your feet seem to be getting cold.

Raider Bill · « **Reply #33 on:** January 11, 2012, 09:23:02 am »

Norm, I got a bad case of frost bite!

Magicman · « **Reply #34 on:** January 11, 2012, 10:33:40 am »

Take a deep breath and hold it Bill. Now let it out slowly, and breath easy. You are OK my friend.

scgargoyle · « **Reply #35 on:** January 11, 2012, 04:00:11 pm »

Quote from: Raider Bill on January 11, 2012, 08:39:10 am

RAIDER BILL IS NOT GETTING MARRIED!!!!!!!

I just ruined a keyboard spitting coffee while choking reading this. My Secretary ran into my office thinking I was keeling over....

Heck this Lady has never been married before I doubt she'd start with me at least she's be pretty dumb to...

Why don't ya tell us how ya really feel?

isawlogs · « **Reply #36 on:** January 11, 2012, 07:49:03 pm »

Congratulations Bill, Sue

Please let me know when the big day will be so I can somehow find my way down there for the seromoney, Number 4 hey !!! Thats good Bill , I never thought you would.. or did this all get lost in ~~tralation~~ edit) translation... ..... again

Norm · « **Reply #37 on:** January 12, 2012, 07:37:05 am »

Marcel with Bill you kind of need to read between the lines.

Quote from: Raider Bill on January 11, 2012, 08:39:10 am

RAIDER BILL IS GETTING MARRIED!!!!!!!

See what I mean.

thecfarm · « **Reply #38 on:** January 12, 2012, 07:54:12 am »

Another marriage in the forum.

isawlogs · « **Reply #39 on:** January 12, 2012, 08:03:58 am »

Well I'll be .. Having to read the line, now I am told to read between them, sheesh $:-\$ no wonder I get confused, then again I am easily confused and can be confusing to others too.

I like the in between thing , much more interesting

I wonder if Swampdonkey was in know about this and has been putting together a wedding gift ... Bill will be needing some wool socks for those cover up those frost bite feet of his.

terrifictimbersllc · « **Reply #40 on:** January 12, 2012, 08:11:11 am »

Can Jeff conduct marriage ceremonies for forum members?

isawlogs · « **Reply #41 on:** January 12, 2012, 08:14:23 am »

I am sure of that, it's an aquired right to him. That and he can read between lines much better then me.

Magicman · « **Reply #42 on:** January 12, 2012, 08:25:41 am »

Maybe we could stand Raider Bill and Meadows Miller up together with their sweeties and then have to roast two pigs. Talk about a blowout.

Raider Bill · « **Reply #43 on:** January 12, 2012, 09:07:33 am »

Marcel, these guys are leading you down the wrong path to proper English!

Quote from: Magicman on January 12, 2012, 08:25:41 am

Maybe we could stand Raider Bill and Meadows Miller up together with their sweeties and then have to roast two pigs. Talk about a blowout.

You guys will be standing me up against a firing squad wall before I get hitched again.

Although I do like a good party!

Radar67 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 12, 2012, 09:51:47 am »

Quote from: terrifictimbersllc on January 12, 2012, 08:11:11 am

Can Jeff conduct marriage ceremonies for forum members?

I can do the hitching if you can get him stood still long enough.

Holmes · « **Reply #45 on:** January 12, 2012, 10:54:49 am »

Raider Bill I am confused. Did she ask you? Did you ask her? Did Norm ask for you? The denial is typical but the mention of a good party sounds like it is ON!!!!!

Raider Bill · « **Reply #46 on:** January 12, 2012, 11:08:06 am »

Nobody asked anybody!!!!! These guys are just looking for an excuse to party and throwing me to the wolves just to get one.

Of course I'd be a great catch for any Lady who is out of her mind.......

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Author Topic: 25 years ago today! (Read 911 times)