AEP season for Medicare kicks off on Oct. 15, started for me Oct. 1. Most days I can hop on and off SF in the office, and if not post, at least keep up with you all, this time of year there is zero time between calls, a 48-62hr work week, too tired to get on before bed. Which makes me kind of laugh as it's a desk job, but the stressed out customers kick my ass more than any factory or physical job ever did.

I am really missing you my SF Family.

Looking back to where I was just two years ago, the transformation is incredible. I never though I could financially get back on my feet after years of un- and under employment. I paid off back State Taxes, nearly finished CC debt. and should cover the last of Fed. Taxes next year.

I know we have friends here who haven't recovered from the down turn still. Keep pushing, you are all in my prayers, if a goof ball like me can pull through anyone can; Don't quit.

After annual enrollment I have plans to re-open Appalachian Concealment, (finally, it was painful to put my labor of love on hold), but it was the right decision to not rush back into it. To get finances fully under control so the business could restart with no outside worries, and income/capitol to stock parts and Kydex.

You guys have always been there for me, thank you all for your prayers, fellowship, and kindness. I could never have made it without you and one other forum, the salt of the earth members of both went way beyond to make sure I made it. I will forever love, and be in your debt. It's hard to be away, but I will be back Dec. 7. Everyone take care, always thankful for Sig Forum, Para, Staff, and members.

- Matthew

Glad to hear things are turning around for you.

Keep kicking ass! Well done!

Hey, there he is! Thanks for checking in. Love hearing good news.

It's good to see you post and hear you're doing well Matt!

Glad you're doing well, Matt.

And for what it's worth: the horse pic above may just be the funniest thing I've seen today.

Love to see a comeback story that involves hard work and intestinal fortitude. Glad to see what is happening in your life. Congrats on finally seeing daylight.

thats a great update - keep pounding away

Keep up the good (and Hard) work!

Happy to hear all is well. That's great!

Always look forward! Congrats, and my hopes for continued success!

Say "hi" to the kittehs as well.

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Originally posted by newtoSig765:
Always look forward! Congrats, and my hopes for continued success!

Say "hi" to the kittehs as well.

I lost my Monterrey back in January, 17 years wasn't enough, but she had a very fortunate life and I was blessed to share it with her. I know we usually share these things here, but I just never could bring myself to post it.

Banshee is doing fantastically well, she's 4 now, and such a sweet cat. I'll have to share pics sometime, she is gorgeous.

Thanks for the update.

Glad to hear you're doing well!

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Originally posted by matthew03:

I lost my Monterrey back in January, 17 years wasn't enough, but she had a very fortunate life and I was blessed to share it with her. I know we usually share these things here, but I just never could bring myself to post it...

We share that difficulty, as you know, Matthew. I couldn't open up here the times I lost them, either, and believe me, 17 years isn't long enough.

BTW, I sent you a PM a couple minutes ago, before I read your response about Monterrey.

Glad to hear you're busy and doing well.

Most excellent!

Great to see you post ...your SIGForum family misses you...glad to see things are on the upswing

Prayer works! It's good to hear you and the little one are doing well Matthew. Hope you received the emails.

Ahhhh AEP. The wild Wild West time. I know it well. I am on the tech/data security side of the fence but have put my time in as well.

This AEP year has been easy for me this year so far.

There is a cycle to this business.
AEP ramp up
AEP wild Wild West
AEP ramp down
A few months for the rest of us to push through/get our projects approved/worked etc.
AEP ramp up
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