Matt.Cross Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 This is just incredible...so I figured I'd tell you guys as you may be seeing it on the news here soon. As some of you probably know, I recently was told that I would be laid off as a result of our company losing it's contract with Duke Energy. After hearing the news, I bought a lottery ticket as a joke with my coworkers about my plan for the future. Well, this weekend the joke was no laughing matter, I won $15,000 and won't have any trouble covering my expenses until I can find work. Heck, I might even build 2 or 3 more ARs in the mean time! Awesome, is it not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Holy hell man, that is amazing!! Congrats dude!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariodesmo Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Who-Hoo!That is outstanding news!Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKSHEEP Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 On 4-1-12 at that ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 fricken awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted April 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 On 4-1-12 at that ;)Coincidence? <dontknow> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired JM Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 You must have had some positive karma built up. Good going, friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr3db3ar Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Congradulations Matt. Don't spend it all in one place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKSHEEP Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Ummm, can I borrow some money? <laughs> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkastsl Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 That's awesome, some well needed cash. I'd hold off on building another AR until finding a job though. Hopefully sooner than later. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Nice, how many suppressors can that buy? <munch> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted April 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Aww crap, now I just feel bad. As it turns out, BLKSHEEP is the winner of this year's "Situational Awareness" award... He nailed it! I do appreciate you guys kindness though, the job search is going fairly well, I'll be back to building in no time! I hope everybody had a great April 1st! <laughs> <munch> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgun Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 That is VERY good news. As someone said above, I think you must have some good energy working there, what better time to win it. I still think you'd be smart to hold on to it and wait till you back to work before starting any new builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LLArms Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 I tend to keep out of the religious talk, but in instances like these I can say that God was looking out for you. This is fantastic news for you and I am glad this will remove a big burden from your shoulders.On an interesting side note; reports reveal that 9 out of 10 lottery winners (speaking in the millions) go bankrupt in 5 years. How sad is that? :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted April 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Ok this is just getting downright awkward now... So I'm going to be significantly less subtle; It was an April Fools joke! BLKSHEEP was onto me from moment one so I thought I'd see how it would play. It turns out the joke is on me, a nicer crowd couldn't be found anywhere else. To recap:Me = ButtholeYou all = Stand up guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LLArms Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 I had not even noticed the date. <laughs>You butt face... >:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Geeeeez I read the first couple of posts and got misty eyed !jokes on me please pass the kleenex! <laughs> Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired JM Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Dick move, Matt. Good one. Ya got me. My mouth was open on that one, <laughs> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Well guys, this seems like the appropriate place to post this considering the discussion. By the way, I'm posting this because it's completely true and because y'all are some of the nicest folks I've come across.My boss called me this morning to ask me if I want to come along for his visit to Duke Energy headquarters tomorrow. I don't know what's on the roster but it must be pretty important, and probably has implications for whether or not we will get another contract. I'm hoping it goes well, there could be a lot of jobs riding on the success or failure of this meeting. I'll keep ya posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Excellent Matt!So, will you be visiting Houston headquarters? Or North Carolina? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr3db3ar Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Good luck Matt. No more lying ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Ah hell, I just went back and read through.Matt, you SOB. <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Excellent Matt!So, will you be visiting Houston headquarters? Or North Carolina?Charlotte, North Carolina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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