pattonme 1,065 Posted January 19, 2017 I'm going to post a universal post here while I get a chance to address PMs. My day-job is killing me the last couple weeks (36hr straight yesterday) and 95hrs last week. I have another ~8 donor fork sets but they have to be disassembled and cleaned before I can use them. The pistons I ordered over a month ago were supposed to arrive last week and instead have been delayed till next week. I've had to re-machine all of the custom hollow bolts that a commercial shop made for me wrong, now twice. So please accept my apology for the lousy turn-around. I will be doing my best to get back on schedule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reboot 25 Posted January 19, 2017 Man, those are some hours...I hope you are at lease making some bank for that time spent! You'er in the tech sector right? If so I feel you on the hours. Appreciate the update and my FZ can wait a little longer until you can get some time back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pattonme 1,065 Posted January 19, 2017 Yeah, IT. I single-handedly run a XX million dollar information system with 60+ clients as well as the SME on all things Amazon Web Services as some (useless) contractors try to port the environment over to EC2. I did more in 50 hrs then one of the (now gone) contractor did in 5 freaking weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reboot 25 Posted January 19, 2017 Yeah, IT. I single-handedly run a XX million dollar information system with 60+ clients as well as the SME on all things Amazon Web Services as some (useless) contractors try to port the environment over to EC2. I did more in 50 hrs then one of the (now gone) contractor did in 5 freaking weeks.Don't get me started on contractors....I have fixed my fair share of their screw ups in jobs past. IT as well for me, solo guy for the site in OR(everything from printer setup to clustered VM hosts and in-between). I hope you get some time back man! I love this line of work but man, it can eat up your free time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
valvestem 8 Posted January 27, 2017 Hi; All work and no play will killl you off. Better figure out how to change things a bit. Too much work.. valvestem Take care Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c0al67 123 Posted January 27, 2017 I got my order from ya, the hyper pro rear shock looks awesome... unfortunately it's just to freaking cold here for me to tell ya how it rides yet lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pattonme 1,065 Posted January 27, 2017 This latest round of "hell" is supposed to come to an end at 2am with a successful software deployment. We'll see, but as insurance I've cornered the market on rabbit feet, holy water, and a pinch of salt blessed by a buddist monk. Now I just need a ritual sacrifice of a goat or something. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aamrr177 2 Posted March 17, 2017 Matt- Any update on this? I know you've been busy, but it's been 2 1/2 months .... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vroomvroom 95 Posted March 17, 2017 Matt- Any update on this? I know you've been busy, but it's been 2 1/2 months .... A lot of industries do system updates this time of year. For Matt's sake, I hope he is building out a team to rely on to reduce those incredibly demanding schedules he mentioned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beemer 5,394 Posted March 18, 2017 I hear ya! It's coming up on the three year mark and I haven't had one weekend off and only three days vacation. That's no exaggeration. I'm on call 24/7. I may get lucky in May and get a week off. Beemer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Puss 1,312 Posted March 18, 2017 I hear ya! It's coming up on the three year mark and I haven't had one weekend off and only three days vacation. That's no exaggeration. I'm on call 24/7. I may get lucky in May and get a week off. May get lucky in May?! Geezus Beemer.... thats no way to live. I hope you're banking for an early retirement working a schedule like this. Crush your enemies. See them driven before you. Hear the lamentations of their women. Fuss Life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beemer 5,394 Posted March 18, 2017 I hear ya! It's coming up on the three year mark and I haven't had one weekend off and only three days vacation. That's no exaggeration. I'm on call 24/7. I may get lucky in May and get a week off. May get lucky in May?! Geezus Beemer.... thats no way to live. I hope you're banking for an early retirement working a schedule like this. I wish I could retire early but what I'm doing is I'm being a care giver for my mother and her significant other that has dementia (stress x 10) and no relief staff in sight. As it turns out my mom broke her left leg for the 2nd time within a year on Tuesday (she's doing alright, God bless her) so I think it's time she lives somewhere that can give her the professional help she needs. I may be going back to a regular job, hopefully with 401K, sooner than I thought. Thanks for the concern, you're one of the good ones. Beemer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reboot 25 Posted March 20, 2017 @pattonme I hope all is well on your side and I know you probably have a metric ton of retro fit kits to do but I need to see about a status update on mine,I sent you a pm but not sure if you got it or not. PM me back or feel free to shoot me a call (number is in PM). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruizin 3,599 Posted March 20, 2017 Matts number is 703-951-3823. He does work alot so leave him a voicemail 2 Yamaha MT-10 ForumYamaha Tracer 900 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pattonme 1,065 Posted March 22, 2017 I apologize for the quiet. we lost power and internet for 3 days last week and I just got discharged from the hospital a couple hours ago. I had a very bad LAD coronary blockage (what they call the widow maker) and they had to stent the blood vessel. At least I didn't have to get bypass surgery. @reboot I'll be doing my utmost to get yours shipped by friday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reboot 25 Posted March 22, 2017 I apologize for the quiet. we lost power and internet for 3 days last week and I just got discharged from the hospital a couple hours ago. I had a very bad LAD coronary blockage (what they call the widow maker) and they had to stent the blood vessel. At least I didn't have to get bypass surgery. @reboot I'll be doing my utmost to get yours shipped by friday. Damn that's pretty major glad you are ok and doing well! Anything comes up you got my number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmacas87 116 Posted March 22, 2017 @pattonme Glad you're ok and sorry to hear about the misfortunes. Please also keep the rest of us from the cartridge group order updated as well Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i28 522 Posted March 22, 2017 I apologize for the quiet. we lost power and internet for 3 days last week and I just got discharged from the hospital a couple hours ago. I had a very bad LAD coronary blockage (what they call the widow maker) and they had to stent the blood vessel. At least I didn't have to get bypass surgery. wow. glad you're alright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Kayaker 238 Posted March 22, 2017 Glad to hear your on the mend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xeon 65 Posted March 30, 2017 Wow, glad you Ok Matt, hoping for a quick recovery. 2016 Raven (White) ~ Akrapovic Carbon Exhaust / 2WDW ECU Flash / CRG LS Mirrors / Seat Concepts Seat / Givi Windscreen / OES Sliders / R6 Throttle Tube / Ohlins YA419 & NIX22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pattonme 1,065 Posted April 17, 2017 seems I can't catch a break. was back in the ER Easter morning for apparently kidney stones - probably a side-effect of one of the meds. I got a few more items out the door though... 703-951-3823 is my cell so don't hesitate to call. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
