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12-28-2018, 06:34 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Cape Elizabeth ME
Posts: 139
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Christmas Miracle
As some of you may know, I just went through a divorce after 20 years of marriage. Due to this I was forced to offer my 9a for sale. Well after a roller coaster ride of selling, not sold, selling, not sold, I was contacted by my ex who offered to let me buy out her half of the plane at a very reasonable price! I believe my kids may have had some sway but I am crediting it to a Christmas miracle for me.
I would very much like to thank all those that lent kind words and encouragement for me while dealing with this. I would like to especially thank Jesse Saint for his timely and kind help with an appraisal despite not knowing me from anybody and to no financial benefit to him.
I guess this means I get to continue to participate on these forums as one of the lucky few that owns their plane! I look forward to maybe seeing you all in 2019! God bless, build on and fly safe
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Bob Collins (the other Bob Collins)
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12-28-2018, 06:56 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Kennesaw, Ga
Posts: 824
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Great news
Bob, sorry to hear that you've been going through a tough time with the divorce. It's never easy and the longer you are married the harder it gets I'm sure. But it sounds like the Ex had a change of heart during Christmas and that's great news. Christmas is truly a magical time of year that people actually care for others. Outside of being a part of a community like this, it's hard to find folks that care for others and other's wellbeing. Have a great 2019 and hope you get to fly your magic carpet more than ever this year.
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RV-10 - Sold
Supporting VAF since the first visit 
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12-28-2018, 07:13 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,452
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Plane
That plane will turn into your happy place, and your escape pod when times are tough. Enjoy. Owning your own airplane and the ability to launch when you want and go where you feel like....one of the true joys in life.
Nice story, enjoy
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Rick Woodall C-GSTT "ghost"
9a -TMX io-320, catto three blade, dual dynon hdx with a/p. 900+ hrs in 8 yrs flying. 
Flew to Osh 11,12,15,17,19. SNF 2013. West to Cali /Washington/Vancouver/crossed the Rockies north to Red Deer east to Moosonee and over to maritimes. South to Jekyll Isl, cedar key, and Key West etc. 6 trips and 17 islands of the Bahamas. Flown turtles and dogs for Pilots n Paws too. Love our Rv's 
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12-28-2018, 07:50 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Fargo, ND
Posts: 15
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Sorry to hear about your divorce, it gets better, been there. so glad to hear you could keep your wings.
Enjoy.
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Priyo
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12-28-2018, 07:59 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Posts: 20
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When my wife kicked me to the curb in 2010, Aviation saved my sanity. Congrats on keeping the plane and remember, you'll get through this.
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PPL
RV-12is
Emp. in progress - Complete thru Horizontal Stabilator and working on cone (estimated completion November)
Moved to Hangar 8/11/2019
Wings ordered 12/28/2018 arrived March 25th
2019 Dues Paid
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12-28-2018, 09:55 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: boynton beach fl
Posts: 210
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hang in there
I remember my lawyer saying don't worry you will be eating peanut butter jelly sandwiches for some time but you will be OK. He was right, paid a lot of money for that tidbit of info. Glad you will keep your beloved RV, you will need her. Take care and remember its only temporary and it will get better over time.
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Carl Bridges
RV7 N278RV
NOW FLYING
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12-28-2018, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 266
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Glad to hear you are going to be able to keep your RV. Situation I?m sure is still tough but keep a positive spirit.
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Brian Lester
RV10 - #41778
Empennage - Done (for now)
Wings - Done (for now)
Fuselage - Done (for now)
Finish Kit - in progress
RV10builder.com
KVKX / KHEF
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12-28-2018, 07:05 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Nevada City Ca
Posts: 198
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Happy to hear you are keeping the plane. Divorce is never easy
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12-28-2018, 07:25 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Morrison, CO
Posts: 372
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the other half
Bob, good to hear that a little civility surfaced and you get to buy out the "other half" from the ex. Glad to have you back.
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Carl - - Morrison, CO
N16CB RV7A
Airworthiness cert issued 12/24
best X-mas present I could have hoped for!
paid 'til 10-19
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12-29-2018, 07:50 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Ridgeland, SC
Posts: 2,583
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Bob---small miracles do change peoples lives. Divorces are not easy, been there before too, but you are a survivor. Enjoy yourself---you earned it.
Tom
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Tom Swearengen, TS Flightlines LLC, AS Flightlines
Joint Venture with Aircraft Specialty
Teflon Hose Assemblies for Experimentals
Proud Vendor for RV1, Donator to VAF
RV7 Tail Kit Completed, Fuse started-Pay as I go Plan
Ridgeland, SC
www.tsflightlines.com, www.asflightlines.com
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