I could use prayer

[Boaz]

He got on the mic and said ...Charlie won't take the high bid on the property , it don't meet the reserve we agreed on . He's giving you one more chance if you want it . ALL property ! all contents ! Lock stock and barrel ! You get it all for one money ! I'll start at the high bid on the property and go from there ! There is STIll a reserve on the package deal and I will not beg you to bid !

He started a spiel and hands went up . I figured 6-7 men were bidding , couldn't see who was bidding on the far side of the crowd that won it . There were a lot from out of town and some foreigners I never figured out where they were from ..they didn't want to talk to you . High bid was going up fast Figured I would be nervous but it never happened . Auctioneer ran it up fast and the bidding slammed to a stop . He made a last call several times and said ..I'll take it to Charlie ! He was smiling when he came in the office and said ..It's SO close to your reserve I know you'll take it . I grabbed a calculator and pen , it was 1/16 percentage money wise from what I had given him as a fair market value . I just said ..I'll take it .

[Jlw6636]

May You be Blessed and fulfilled in the path you take from this day on.

[Boaz]

Thank you Jlw6636 !

Auctioneer's pictures of the shop . They showed up to do pictures while we were cleaning up 34 years of mess , LOL . Yep ! I'm a tire guy . You might notice two bibles in the waiting room . Not one person in over 30 years complained about them . But many have thanked me they were there . Catholic bible and a King James .

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[WRideout]

Charlie, allow yourself to grieve for a while, then you can move on.

Wayne

[Boaz]

People were leaving . The auctioneer brought the high bidder in the office for us all to sign paperwork . It was the old guy with his daughter I had talked to a while before the sale . He had just introduced himself earlier with his first name , he gave his whole name I knew who he was . Owns a chain of retail stores , tire wholesale tire business , commercial tire shops and mechanical repair .

We talked a good while , we agreed on everything . I told him I would help with anything I could during or after the transaction was done . At the end he asked if I would want to work full or part time ? He said he had a son that would take the shop over but he didn't have enough experience . I told him I would consider it .

Part of my worrying before had been what the heck I was going to do to stay busy ! I get up at four every morning and drink a pot of coffee , I leave at seven and get to work early . I would go nuts siting around all day watching TV . GOD is already opening doors for me ! I am ready to put this part of my life behind me . GOD has provided for me all my life , at a time I thought 'I' was providing for myself but in retrospective thinking he was there all the time taking care of me .

I failed in not giving him all credit due . This has been a hard lesson but one I'll not forget . Your prayers for me were not in vain , you gave me encouragement . GOD heard those prayers and delivered me from myself . Thank you .

[square butte]

Lot's to praise in your story Charlie - God is so Good. I like the horny toads on the front wall. I used to find them alot when i was a kid. Then at some point they kind of almost disapeared. Do you still have them there?

[jmort]

As usual you have a great way of teasing out a story.
Now you have liquidated and have some capital.
My experience with auctions, fire-sales, going out of business sales has shown me that most any deal that is in the ball park is a good deal. Now it is done, over, and out.
Training-up the man's son on a part time basis would allow you free time and some income. You would also be doing them a great service.
God will guide your steps.

[Boaz]

Lot's to praise in your story Charlie - God is so Good. I like the horny toads on the front wall. I used to find them alot when i was a kid. Then at some point they kind of almost disapeared. Do you still have them there?

Failure and weakness is the real point of the telling . I knew GOD would provide but still I tried to control the situation . When I couldn't I worried ...Failure . I didn't admit my weakness which is my strength in him and heck he was helping me all along .

Your right , there use to be horny toads everywhere . Now you can't hardly find one . Yep ! They are still there , had the front painted with storm clouds and lightning before .

[Boaz]

As usual you have a great way of teasing out a story.
Now you have liquidated and have some capital.
My experience with auctions, fire-sales, going out of business sales has shown me that most any deal that is in the ball park is a good deal. Now it is done, over, and out.
Training-up the man's son on a part time basis would allow you free time and some income. You would also be doing them a great service.
God will guide your steps.

Your right . Everyone's life is a story to me , we could all write a book . It's also part of our testimonial to him . The failings , the trying , the growing maturity in our faith ...or not . We are not only to see our failings but correct them . I see stories all around me , some good , some bad and some just lost not seeking where to go .

The job topic was just feeling me out . LOL , we shall see , the chain stores have policy's I have problems with . But it's an option maybe !

[Wayne Smith]

Ah, but Charlie, you have an in with the owner and he respects you. Have a good discussion with him about your differences - you may learn something and he may learn something. If you are going to train his son you at least have to have a good understanding of the 'why' of the policies.

[tinhorn97062]

Ah, but Charlie, you have an in with the owner and he respects you. Have a good discussion with him about your differences - you may learn something and he may learn something. If you are going to train his son you at least have to have a good understanding of the 'why' of the policies.

Agreed 100%.

[Hickok]

Been away for a couple of days, so I am late on this.

Happy for you Charlie, you will get adjusted in due time.

Enjoy the peace and tranquility God has now given you,...after all the long years of work on drill rigs, managing a business, and the stress that goes with it all, you have earned a rest.

The Lord knows what is best for us.

God's blessings and best for you!