25 years ago today!

[Raider Bill]

I started my Company ;D 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! 8) 8) 8) 8)

[Mooseherder]

That is a very long time.
Congratulations! 8)

[Shotgun]

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!    smiley_inspector Actually, "Inspector Raider."

Norm (In FL too.)

[Magicman]

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

[Patty]

 8)  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]

Congratulations Bill!

[JohnG28]

Congratulations Bill!  Good luck on the next 25 too. 8)

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

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

[ellmoe]

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

Mark

[sawguy21]

Generally takes a long time to start paying yourself and enjoying the fruits of your labor. Well done, keep the good work. 8)

[WDH]

Well done, Partner!

[thecfarm]

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

[bandmiller2]

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]

Congrats!!  8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

[sawman]

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

[CHARLIE]

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. 8)

[WildDog]

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]

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

[SwampDonkey]

Congratulations Bill and may you continue with your success. 

[customsawyer]

Congrats on the mile stone.

[Roxie]

25 years is impressive!  Congratulations! 

[Raider Bill]

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

Did some celebrating this weekend ;D
Now back to work ;)

[Ivey]

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

[WDH]

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

[SwampDonkey]

How does the new girl friend fit into that scenario? ;D

[Raider Bill]

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

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

How does the new girl friend fit into that scenario? ;D

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]

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. ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Bruce

[Raider Bill]

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. ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Bruce

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

[Texas Ranger]

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

[submarinesailor]

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. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Bruce

[Norm]

Wow Bill's getting married!

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

[Raider Bill]

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...:D :D :D :D :D

[Norm]

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

[Raider Bill]

Norm, I got a bad case of frost bite! smiley_gorgeous

[Magicman]

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

[scgargoyle]

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...:D :D :D :D :D

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

[isawlogs]

 Congratulations Bill, Sue  8)
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]

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

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

See what I mean.  ;D

[thecfarm]

Another marriage in the forum.  ;D

[isawlogs]

 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    ;D :D :D

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]

Can Jeff conduct marriage ceremonies for forum members?

[isawlogs]

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

[Magicman]

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]

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

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.  smiley_horserider smiley_horserider

Although I do like a good party!

[Radar67]

Can Jeff conduct marriage ceremonies for forum members?

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

[Holmes]

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]

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....... ;D ;D