a time of dilemma...

Daniel Koster

Daniel Koster

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This time the crisis is not mine personally, but my family will not go unaffected.

I hesitated to post this here, but hope that it will not detract from the forum.

My brother was forced to quit his job. He is young and has a young family. He was devasted (he worked for HP). He got his last paycheck Friday and probably won't see another one for at least a month. (I posted a "looking for a job" thread in the community center forum already). He has a house, a trailer without tenants, 2 autos and a family to pay for. I'm the "big brother" and I feel it's my duty to step in and do all I can.

So, I'm clearing out some non-essential knives to help the cause (amongst other things). He doesn't know it yet, but I'm hoping to put together enough money to support him for a while.

Included in my "clearing-out" are a few khukuris. I won't be posting them here on bladeforums - but they're on ebay.

If you're interested, give me a ring - I will give you a good deal (less than what I paid for them).

Otherwise, keep us in your prayers.

It is not easy for me to ask for help. Somehow, though, it's not as tough when it's someone else that needs my help.

Thanks to all,

Dan
 
Appropriately stated and to the point.

Sorry to hear of your brother's troubles.
 
I sure hope that all works out for your brother. loseing a job can be devistating I know but, he may wind up with something better. Let's hope so.
 
...I recently lost my job as well, with about 1500-200 other Peregrine Systems employees. Tech business is tanking right now. It'll be back, but until then tell him to look into smaller tech startups. That's how i found employment after getting the heave-ho from my big tech corp.
Now I work tech writing contracts for a Co in Minneapolis, while working remotely from my home in Indianapolis. Pretty sweet.

"The end is important in all things" --Hakagure

Keith
 
Dan,
I hope you get a good price on your khuks. For those of us not bidding on them, but who would still like to pitch in, I was wondering if you could post your name/address for checks to be sent to. Humility and sacrifice are both marks of true nobility, your brother is fortunate to have such a friend.

Sarge
 
I work in tech too, in Spain and generally in Europe the situation is not different. Hope the best for your brother, that may encounter very soon something good.

giuseppe
 
Pen
Encourage your brother to never give up, never quit. Things will work out. This is just another speed bump in the road of life.

Semp --
 
Thanks to all for your encouragement and support. Perhaps, when this has passed, we'll all look back and laugh. Until then, your faith and generosity keeps the fire of hope burning.

Sarge - I'll post my address if anyone wants to send a card, etc. I'm not looking for handouts...I'm a prideful bugger. But, I'll sell everything I've got, if it means keeping a family together.

The ATS-34 folding knife (shown in the "How to Post Pics" Thread) is also up for grabs. Email if interested. The link is in my sig line.
 
Hi Pen

Sorry to hear of your bro's troubles.

Your'e in our prayers

God bless
Brendan and Jill
 
I usually don't like self-promotion, so I left out the ebay id on purpose. Just do a search for khukuri and you'll find me. Or just send an email.
 
Semp gave the best advice. What looks like a curse today may look like a blessing tomorrow. It's nice to have a brother!!!
 
'It's nice to have a brother.'

I'll second that. I think he's lucky to have Pendentive.

munk
 
Thanks for the generous words.

I'm at a loss for words, so I'll share a story.

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A man parked his car to pick up the morning paper. He noticed a dirty, poorly dressed boy, looking at his car. Seeing the boy eyeing the car, he reminded himself to be quick or he might be missing a hubcap when he returned.

He came out of the store with his paper under his arm and just as he opened the door to the car, the boy asked,

"Mister, how much would a new car like this cost?"

The man responded, "I really don't know. My brother gave me this car as a gift."

The ragged little boy looked unbelievingly at the car and then, with a look of wonder in his eyes, said,

"I wish I could be a brother like that."

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I first heard this story years ago as young boy. It had a radical effect on my selfish, self-absorbed lifestyle. Though it has been years (and I'm probably barely less self-centered now) it has stuck with me since that time, and I hope I never forget it.
 
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