Is the world out to get us?

I've only been here for a few months, but already I've noticed quite a few unfortunate events happening to some of the members. Between spider bites, grand theft auto, and few terminal illnesses, it seems like life is against some of us. I know this stuff is a part of life, and life happens. But I was wondering if bad stuff happening has been a steady trend like this in the past, or if '08 is just a bad year for Fetts?
I am happy to say I feel like part of the TDH family here, but it certainly does sadden me every time I read about bad news.

This is a strange year in general... lots of very odd and some very bad things have happened to me and almost everyone I know.

This isnt localized to the TDH.

A friend of mine says it is because it is the year of the rat and with the complete turnover of the chinese zodiac and something that this will be a year of change.

I cant explaing what is happening around here (here meaning where I live) but people have been dying, cars broken into numerous times (same cars), accidents, divorces, breakups, injuries... I cant recall a year in my life that has been as crazy as this.

I cant say whether or not it has anything to do with the chinese zodiac... but it is a crazy, crazy year so far.

It really has been, and it's just barely half-way over.

As a cop I always get the worst. People never call you when they are having a good day.
-"Hello, 911."
-"Yes, I just got a promotion at work. Could you send the Police?"

Instead I see death doom and destruction all around all the time. But I have seen a trend on here over the past few weeks. I feel bad for the TDH family in general. Could some of you who are experiencing GOOD things pipe in here.

I'll start. My house that has taken ove a year and a half to get built (bad contractor) is finishing up this week. I am more in debt than I can ever remember but I am excited to finally live the dream. Who's next????

Hmm, well...I've lost 54 pounds since January. The healthy way to, no sickness! =D

Thats good right?

Originally Posted by NovallTalon

Hmm, well...I've lost 54 pounds since January. The healthy way to, no sickness! =D

Thats good right?

Yeah, that counts for something!

Its the small things that make the difference but you...Friggin A!!! Thats huge!!! You may have to trade in some of that over-sized armor for a more slim-line treatment. KUDOS!!!

WHO's NEXT?????

Originally Posted by NovallTalon

Hmm, well...I've lost 54 pounds since January. The healthy way to, no sickness! =D

Thats good right?

That is very good!!!



Keep up the hard work!!!


Congrats!!

Pete, you are too young to be jaded.

Leave that up to the old folks

Hmm. I found a girlfriend, got a job so I can pay my living unlike before. I think I've stolen all your luck guys!

Originally Posted by Skjoldhammar

Hmm. I found a girlfriend, got a job so I can pay my living unlike before. I think I've stolen all your luck guys!

Hey man I'm with you on that one actually. I got laid off on Dec. 31, but ended up finding my current gf on Jan 1, and got a new job (much better paying job, how else could I support this hobby? lol) in Feb.

And yeah, Debbi, I am too young to be jaded, but I just feel bad that a few others are here are being dealt some REALLY bad hands. Like some of it is depressingly devastating. Like Tim Allen said in another thread "when it rains, it pours" and that really seems to be the case with some people.

And hey, NovallTalon, how does that weight loss affect your costume? Did it require a new vest or flightsuit?

Ya...This year hasn't been the best.....I've still got the AT-TE and Big Falcon to look foreward to. Most of evrything else has been full of disapointment and depression.

Originally Posted by LostSonOfSparda

Hey man I'm with you on that one actually. I got laid off on Dec. 31, but ended up finding my current gf on Jan 1, and got a new job (much better paying job, how else could I support this hobby? lol) in Feb.

And yeah, Debbi, I am too young to be jaded, but I just feel bad that a few others are here are being dealt some REALLY bad hands. Like some of it is depressingly devastating. Like Tim Allen said in another thread "when it rains, it pours" and that really seems to be the case with some people.

And hey, NovallTalon, how does that weight loss affect your costume? Did it require a new vest or flightsuit?

I probably should not answer for Tom, but we have already been chatting about a new sized vest for his sexy new size

Originally Posted by Boomer Fett

Its the small things that make the difference but you...Friggin A!!! Thats huge!!! You may have to trade in some of that over-sized armor for a more slim-line treatment. KUDOS!!!

WHO's NEXT?????

Yeah well I won't be happy till I lose the last 16. =) Then It'll be like high school all over again, only Mandalorian style.

It's been fun going from 42/XXL to 36/L

I am jealous, but just have not found the motivation yet....

*sigh*

Originally Posted by Skjoldhammar

Hmm. I found a girlfriend, got a job so I can pay my living unlike before. I think I've stolen all your luck guys!

Awesome! Sounds like the opposite of a country western song!

Originally Posted by LostSonOfSparda

Hey man I'm with you on that one actually. I got laid off on Dec. 31, but ended up finding my current gf on Jan 1, and got a new job (much better paying job, how else could I support this hobby? lol) in Feb.

And yeah, Debbi, I am too young to be jaded, but I just feel bad that a few others are here are being dealt some REALLY bad hands. Like some of it is depressingly devastating. Like Tim Allen said in another thread "when it rains, it pours" and that really seems to be the case with some people.

And hey, NovallTalon, how does that weight loss affect your costume? Did it require a new vest or flightsuit?

Well, as Debbi said...we're already talking about a new vest. Luckily I was already a little bit into weight loss when we did this vest, and the vest still fits OK for now. Won't be the case after August I'm afraid. My flightsuit has about a foot of loose fabric in the front that the girth belt keeps neatly tucked inside. So I need a new flightsuit at some point. It's getting to be a pain for the cod to sit right, and when you have a hard metal cod like I do...that can get a little dangerous!

We've been having some fun over at Mercs with our "Mandalorian Fit Club" to see who can lose the most weight. Honestly, for me it all boiled down to the fact that I represent the Mandalorians...and as Mand'alor I should embody what that stands for. You can't be an example if you can't lead by example. I honestly feel the best I've felt in the 8 years I've been out of the Navy. I have a metal knee in my left leg (hence that little blurb in my sig where Karen Traviss gave me a knickname.) but I still manage to run about 2 miles 3 days a week and elliptical 3 miles 2 days a week. Power through it, thats all you can do.

Thanks for the great words guys!

Originally Posted by TD2253

Awesome! Sounds like the opposite of a country western song!

You're right there... "Yerr old Buba Fett sings yeh all time favourite opposite-country music! Songs like: I'm a poor, lonesome mandalorian, A boy named Vader, and your all time favourite The Ring of Laserbolts! BUY YOU COPY NOW!"

Sorry for hijacking the thread

I beleive in making my own luck. many of us local star wars fans meet up frequently. We help each other out a lot by pointing each other in the direction of new jobs, giving old furniture to friends who are newly on their own, and one guy even lent half his nicer clothes to a friend starting an office job ( talk about the shirt off his back).

any way I think I may have landed a supplemental part time job they led me to( one i would like) so supplement my wife losing her job for the summer ( Teaching). I am very thankful to my Star Wars buddies and gamer friends because just like here at TDH we are more than friends
We are Family.
Vode An

hmm... good things... well... so far this year I have moved into a new apartment that is a pretty cool place to live and I met a guy that is awesome to hang out with, I became close friends with a few people that were previously only acquaintances... I also have my health, thats a good thing.

=D

HMMM well I just got out of the hospital and had my gall bladder taken out but then again it gave me some problems 2 1/2 years ago and I didnt take care of it then. Things have been stressful but it will turn around.

I think alot of people are feeling stressed and depressed with everything going on in the world. Gas prices skyrocketing, war and a presidential run with too many people. It also doesnt help that th economy and housing market is going down hill.

Stand up straight, keep your chin up and stiffen that upper lip and take on the world head on!

-Chris

Here's some good news:

I'm out of high school, into college, and my girlfriend and I are planning on having a baby soon. In addition, I just got offered a job for when I get back from my summer trip, my quasi-sister (not blood related, but she's close enough) got a full ride to Cambridge (including room, board, expenses), and my cousin, who's been trying for a baby the past three years, just got pregnant with twins. Finally, my church was trying to raise $24 million over the next 3 years to build our new church building (our first one, actually; it needs to be able to hold over 2,000 people per service); we got that much in the first cash offering we took up the week after announcing our goal.

Good news dept :

The Mercs know this already. But i'm getting married in December

Gotta take into account there sheer volume of people involved here
Look how many more of us there are now
It's just that the good things that happen go un noticed for the most part
Misery loves company

Well I suggest that we make a 'Good News' sticky to keep our chins up an feet walk'n in the right direction, and to congrat fellow members on there good fortune.

Well lets see, I was promoted to assistant manager. I will be serving a 2 year full time mission for the LDS church in Raleigh NC, in July. Which has been a huge goal/dream sense I was just little. My uncle lent me a '99 Mercury Cougar till I leave. I have a guaranteed job when I return to get me on my feet for collage. My first finish Jango bucket, and 2 more bucket kits, with vest/flight suit on there way, and soon some arc pistols, which is a lot more that I thought I'd get back when I joined in Oct. Well thats it for me now lol.

Glad things went well Chris.

Rokeim, Novall Kandosii to both of ya!

Ceric Neesh, congrats on your new church.

Sounds like there is still some good stuff happening. Major congratulations all around! And for those of you finding mates, pass on some of that magic to me, please. I am tired of being single!

I have good news to add as well.. I've lost 15 pounds since January, and yes, I had to cut a whole new belt for my current SW costume (Jedi, don't shoot!). Lost it the healthy way, no pills or whatever. Just no microwave food, that forced me to cook and I cook badly, so I ate less.

I'm also approaching the halfway point on the elite Luminara effort, and thanks to all the outstanding people on these boards, I have 90 percent of the Zam materials either on the way or ordered.

TDH rocks!
Deunan Shiruba

Funny you mention that. It has been a while since I logged on to TDH. Mainly because of the events that has taken place the past few months. (Personal stuff)

love my job and am making enough money to support my costuming habit. I've learned how to wire LEDs and fans, completed 1/3 of a Master Chief costume which I am building from scratch, have started a new workout and diet plan which will work wonderfully, and am in a secure and happy relationship.

I got most of my bad luck out of the way in '06.

Yes, Misery loves company, but that is not always a bad thing. Sometimes it helps to know other people are going through *stuff* too and the big thing to remember is we go "through" it. We do eventually make it to the other side.

I am glad to have a place to vent. I am also glad to hear of the joy others have. It helps!
It helps when I am having a good day to hear the "good news" stories. It helps to give hope, should I be on the down side of the day. It also helps to know we are all in the same boat. No matter what part of the globe we live in and what our "status" in life is.

It is great to share our disappointments so we can encourage and help. One of the best ways to pull out of a funk, is to do something for someone else. It can really make your day to make someone else smile. Try it! It is contagious!


I am glad to be a part of this great community!

I'm one of those people here whose had these situations too. I can come here for support, and I will give it to the other members here, too. However, things have been decent, so far. I've recently also came closer to have my Scout done too

Well, to continue the trend of crud on the helmet... Last night our new house was burglarized and they stole all our sinks, faucets, electrical fixtures, cieling speakers, tools and even my $400 ladder. The really bad news is that none of it was insured. We are 14k over budget and sinking fast...Heck, whats another 7k in the hole just to catch back up. I still have my wife and kids. Money will come and go.

Originally Posted by Boomer Fett

Well, to continue the trend of crud on the helmet... Last night our new house was burglarized and they stole all our sinks, faucets, electrical fixtures, cieling speakers, tools and even my $400 ladder. The really bad news is that none of it was insured.

Aw, jeez! That's freaking terrible! How far back does that push your plans to move into your new house?
Dang dude, so sorry to hear that. Being a cop, I'm sure you want to bring justice to the jerks who did that.

Oh wow Boomer, that sucks. :c I hope they do catch whom ever did that to you, that's horrible, it's gotta be tough enough that it's taken so long, not to mention that stuff happens to you on top of it.

As for me, well, I can't say I can complain, I'll have 3 weddings I'll be in this year, another niece on the way and have maintained my 4.0 in college. But I guess I can complain how it looks like after 3 years of a long distance relationship (he in NC, I in CO), we still can't gather the means (well money) to be with each other quite yet, again. Ugh.

Originally Posted by Hydra

Oh wow Boomer, that sucks. :c I hope they do catch whom ever did that to you, that's horrible, it's gotta be tough enough that it's taken so long, not to mention that stuff happens to you on top of it.

As for me, well, I can't say I can complain, I'll have 3 weddings I'll be in this year, another niece on the way and have maintained my 4.0 in college. But I guess I can complain how it looks like after 3 years of a long distance relationship (he in NC, I in CO), we still can't gather the means (well money) to be with each other quite yet, again. Ugh.

All in all, not bad really. Just the long distance thing that can be frustrating, I can only imagine. But hang tight, it will be soon right?

Originally Posted by LostSonOfSparda

Aw, jeez! That's freaking terrible! How far back does that push your plans to move into your new house?
Dang dude, so sorry to hear that. Being a cop, I'm sure you want to bring justice to the jerks who did that.

Justice will be swift. It just sets us further in debt. You would think the idiot would know who's house he was burglarizing. He wore gloves and he thought he was smart. Well, even putting on gloves you transfer DNA and I am sure that while he was in a 90 degree house stripping things out as fast as he could he wiped his brow with his gloved hand. His DNA is all over the house. Would we normally swab for DNA on a simple second degree burg. Nope. Friends in low places, thats all I have to say.

BTW folks, Life is getting better. My wife has "recovered" from the burglary and is back to being excited about the new Casa de Esau. Keep your chins up folks! This year still rocks because of TDH Family!!!!

Life (in TDH family) is getting better indeed
I passed my exams as I already told in my thread

Remember this:
''Alway look on the bright side of life''..

http://youtube.com/watch?v=1loyjm4SOa0

Good 'ol Monty Python

Ruben

You rock!!!! Whats next for you???

Originally Posted by Hydra

Oh wow Boomer, that sucks. :c I hope they do catch whom ever did that to you, that's horrible, it's gotta be tough enough that it's taken so long, not to mention that stuff happens to you on top of it.

As for me, well, I can't say I can complain, I'll have 3 weddings I'll be in this year, another niece on the way and have maintained my 4.0 in college. But I guess I can complain how it looks like after 3 years of a long distance relationship (he in NC, I in CO), we still can't gather the means (well money) to be with each other quite yet, again. Ugh.

Thanks for the words and good luck with the long distance thing. I know those are tough. Congrats on the 4.0 though!!!!

Hey Boomer, share the good news about how those burglars got caught!

But in other (more depressing) news, the world IS out to get me right now. Totaled my car last Thursday. I'm going to be selling all of my Boba stuff soon, to try to get some extra money.

Originally Posted by LostSonOfSparda

Hey Boomer, share the good news about how those burglars got caught!

But in other (more depressing) news, the world IS out to get me right now. Totaled my car last Thursday. I'm going to be selling all of my Boba stuff soon, to try to get some extra money.

Don't sell it all off yet brother. Remember Karma my friend. As Pete eluded to, justice is in the galaxy once again. A builder in OKC that had been getting burglarized frequently got fed up and placed a GPS in an expensive stove in one of his new homes...then sat back and watched his laptop as the stove drove away. It led to a warrant being executed and the fence operation was brought down. The Fence gave up everyone that was selling to him as well. Needless to say I got about 80% of my stuff back and I know the perps who need justice in their lives. Karma is a real BOOGER!!!

Head up Pete. The true measure of a man is not how he holds his head in good times but how he does in the bad times.

Well I have to say that I am extremely lucky I walked away without a single scratch on me. Ok, a few tiny scratches from shattered glass, but nothing serious. Although my car is trashed, the only part of me hurt, is my pride. lol

I think the only things I will keep will be my flightsuit and vest, since they are custom made to fit my frame. I'd have a hard time selling those to somebody they'd fit.
I want to keep them as a constant reminder to finish my Fett one day...

I'm with ya brother. Let me know if I can help

Ohhh Pete, I just did not absorb the news when you told me via PM.
I am so glad you are OK!