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Old 18 August 2018, 01:26 PM   #31
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Brian, as you know a dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. No matter how it ended, your partnership was mutual beneficial for many years. It's time to take what you learned and take it to the next phase of your life. Congratulations and bravo for what you have accomplished and for what lies ahead!!
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Old 18 August 2018, 01:27 PM   #32
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Thank you Cru, change is good, or so I’m told

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Old 18 August 2018, 01:28 PM   #33
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Old 18 August 2018, 03:31 PM   #34
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Old 18 August 2018, 03:55 PM   #36
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Brian, one thing you will take from this....you reap what you sow. If you plant the good seed, then you will grow a good thing. If you (partner) plant the bad see, you will grow ill will. Not sure of the circumstances, but it sounds like your partner may have forced the end. Don't worry. I can tell you with the phone calls, messaging I have had with you and overall posts you create here, you are a good good person and you will move onto something that will benefit you and your family. Chin up.....you definitely learned a thing or two with this.
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Old 18 August 2018, 06:45 PM   #38
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Congrats for your achievement! I truly respect every enterpreneur out there! You and you partner worked for 17 years with all the pressure, risks, and everything... Wow! New beginning for you. Love your attitude; enjoy!


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Two months ago I (finally) split from my business partner of 25 years, so I understand where you’re coming from. Onwards and upwards....and take the time to enjoy yourself with rather less aggravation.

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Old 18 August 2018, 07:19 PM   #40
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What kind of business was it? And GOOD LUCK for the future!
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Old 18 August 2018, 07:25 PM   #41
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Many Congratulations, but please if you come to the UK don’t use the expression ‘cottaging’
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Old 18 August 2018, 08:32 PM   #42
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Damn Brian I thought you were talking about your marriage so I was worried there for a minute!

Businesses come and go, I'm sure you'll be alright, esp now I know your wife is still there.
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Old 18 August 2018, 08:33 PM   #43
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Old 18 August 2018, 09:38 PM   #44
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Old 18 August 2018, 09:40 PM   #45
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Old 18 August 2018, 09:57 PM   #47
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Old 18 August 2018, 09:59 PM   #48
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Brian, one thing you will take from this....you reap what you sow. If you plant the good seed, then you will grow a good thing. If you (partner) plant the bad see, you will grow ill will. Not sure of the circumstances, but it sounds like your partner may have forced the end. Don't worry. I can tell you with the phone calls, messaging I have had with you and overall posts you create here, you are a good good person and you will move onto something that will benefit you and your family. Chin up.....you definitely learned a thing or two with this.
Thank you my friend, I appreciate the kind words. You’re very perceptive and I will take what you said here to heart
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Old 18 August 2018, 10:02 PM   #49
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Old 18 August 2018, 10:04 PM   #50
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Two months ago I (finally) split from my business partner of 25 years, so I understand where you’re coming from. Onwards and upwards....and take the time to enjoy yourself with rather less aggravation.

Thank you, I plan on taking a short vacation with the family to “detox”

25 years ... I can only imagine what that was like to un-wind
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Old 18 August 2018, 10:05 PM   #51
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What kind of business was it? And GOOD LUCK for the future!
We had a plastics distribution company. Thank you

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I’m curious what that term means over there
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Old 18 August 2018, 10:05 PM   #52
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Damn Brian I thought you were talking about your marriage so I was worried there for a minute!

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Yup, and I'm certainly not taking him.
You always make me smile Neil ... what the heck is cottaging
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Old 18 August 2018, 10:06 PM   #53
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Awesome ... maybe we could also go cottaging with Neil
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25 years ... I can only imagine what that was like to un-wind


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Old 18 August 2018, 10:45 PM   #58
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Brian, Congratulations and best wishes for the future. Dinner looks yummy.
Thanks Rich, it never tasted better
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Old 18 August 2018, 10:46 PM   #59
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congrats... i think

Partnerships are tough so good for you for making it last that long
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Old 18 August 2018, 10:46 PM   #60
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You’re absolutely right Clive. Congratulations to you as well brother
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