Dear Penthouse - Part Deux - Land Rovers Only

roverX · 03-23-2006, 03:12 PM

What?

OK, here the real reason for this thread: Some of you may know that I have had a rough year in 2005. Poured my heart and soul into building a foster family agency with a friend only to GET sexually harassed and choosing to leave with a severance package (search “I need a job” on LRO). So I set out to work on building my own foster family agency. Well, several months of writing and one 850-page application/program statement later, I finally have my license from the grand ol’ State of Kalifornia to open my doors! From the time you turn in your application/program statement it usually takes around 8 - 12 months to get approved for a license, if at all. They reject more than they approve. I turned in my completed application/program statement on February 2 and I am now license a mere 50 days later!

What is a foster family agency you say? Well, my license gives me the authority to recruit, identify, and train families to be certified foster parents under my license. I can receive referrals for placements from any county child protective services in Kalifornia.

I have a list of over 20 families waiting to roll over to my agency from other agencies. I also have a list of social workers on a waiting list wanting to work for me. This is so exciting for me! I finally get to do things my way. Do things for the kids.

I thought I would share my good news with my fellow rover enthusiasts since you are like a second family to me!

FrankyRizzo · 03-23-2006, 04:07 PM

Congrats!

llesra · 03-23-2006, 04:36 PM

wow x congrats!

keptin · 03-23-2006, 05:35 PM

already posted on LRRF but what the hell....

CONGRATS MAN!!

also, good luck on getting those new families! I remember you saying its rather rare seeing that many in so short time.

RageRover · 03-23-2006, 05:41 PM

HeHe Sweet man!!

That=awesome!

TerryS · 03-23-2006, 05:41 PM

That's pretty neat. Too bad you're on the other side of the world, you could find me a new family, since the one I have doesn't appreciate me. I guess I'm too old to be adopted so if I could adopt a kid, provided he has his own 36 drawer Snap-On rollaround, knows how to wrench, and can put stuff back together that AAXD took apart, he's in like flint.

GriffSC · 03-23-2006, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerryS

...so if I could adopt a kid, provided he has his own 36 drawer Snap-On rollaround, knows how to wrench, and can put stuff back together that AAXD took apart, he's in like flint.

don't know about the grease monkey sh*t, but i am an apt partner for sitting on the porch while sipping some macallan.

AAXD · 03-23-2006, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerryS

That's pretty neat. Too bad you're on the other side of the world, you could find me a new family, since the one I have doesn't appreciate me. I guess I'm too old to be adopted so if I could adopt a kid, provided he has his own 36 drawer Snap-On rollaround, knows how to wrench, and can put stuff back together that AAXD took apart, he's in like flint.

Well EXCUSE ME FOR BEING AT SEA HALF THE YEAR!!!! And we do have a huge snap on toolbox at work, it just happens to be welded in place below several decks...

RageRover · 03-23-2006, 07:59 PM

Wow welded to the floor below decks eh? Well at least they're a man's toys.

Gotta love tools!

apbtpetey · 03-23-2006, 08:19 PM

WTF, I was already for a nice log story and you let me down

Only messing around buddy. Steve, I think its great what you are doing. I am going to regret saying this, but to bad there are not more people out there like you that are willing to do something like you are. Kids are the most important things in this world. I know you'll do the best you can for these kids.

Just one more thing, please dont bring any of the alpacas to work with you, the kids might get the wrong idea

Seriously, best of luck buddy

Funrover · 03-23-2006, 08:20 PM

Congrats X........... That is awsome!!! Glad to hear that things are looking up for you.....Once you get Keli to MRM you will be set!!!

kellijo · 03-25-2006, 08:49 AM

STEVEN!.....That's AWESOME!

I sincerely congrat you and wish you much success and personal gratification. (no sex pun applied) When I see you....drinks on me. (literally....J/K)......

I was thrown off by the title of this thread? LOL!!!!

Really....that's GREAT!!!!!!!

me.guevara · 03-25-2006, 05:10 PM

I know that pulling something off that you enjoy doing and have built yourself brings tremendous satisfaction. Congratulations and good luck!

FlyWheel · 03-25-2006, 10:29 PM

Congrats X Man!!! I echo M.G's sentiments on the satisfaction you must feel.
Good perseverance. The best business to be in is of helping Human kind.
Enjoy the sweat of your labour.

75series3 · 03-26-2006, 04:51 AM

Congrats

03-23-2006, 03:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	Dear Penthouse - Part Deux What? OK, here the real reason for this thread: Some of you may know that I have had a rough year in 2005. Poured my heart and soul into building a foster family agency with a friend only to GET sexually harassed and choosing to leave with a severance package (search “I need a job” on LRO). So I set out to work on building my own foster family agency. Well, several months of writing and one 850-page application/program statement later, I finally have my license from the grand ol’ State of Kalifornia to open my doors! From the time you turn in your application/program statement it usually takes around 8 - 12 months to get approved for a license, if at all. They reject more than they approve. I turned in my completed application/program statement on February 2 and I am now license a mere 50 days later! What is a foster family agency you say? Well, my license gives me the authority to recruit, identify, and train families to be certified foster parents under my license. I can receive referrals for placements from any county child protective services in Kalifornia. I have a list of over 20 families waiting to roll over to my agency from other agencies. I also have a list of social workers on a waiting list wanting to work for me. This is so exciting for me! I finally get to do things my way. Do things for the kids. I thought I would share my good news with my fellow rover enthusiasts since you are like a second family to me! __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

03-23-2006, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
FrankyRizzo Austin "Danger" Powers Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sin City Posts: 854 Gallery: 0	Congrats! __________________ 94 Disco Make something idiot proof and they will build a better idiot.

03-23-2006, 04:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
llesra ภาษาไทย Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,161 Gallery: 16	wow x congrats! __________________ Arsell My Car Domain Site

03-23-2006, 05:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
keptin The guy with the Banhammer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,366 Gallery: 0	already posted on LRRF but what the hell.... CONGRATS MAN!! also, good luck on getting those new families! I remember you saying its rather rare seeing that many in so short time. __________________ Josh Shapiro DII

03-23-2006, 05:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	HeHe Sweet man!! That=awesome! __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

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03-23-2006, 05:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
TerryS Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bloomfield, CT If I died today, I lived there all my life. Posts: 2,236 Gallery: 0	That's pretty neat. Too bad you're on the other side of the world, you could find me a new family, since the one I have doesn't appreciate me. I guess I'm too old to be adopted so if I could adopt a kid, provided he has his own 36 drawer Snap-On rollaround, knows how to wrench, and can put stuff back together that AAXD took apart, he's in like flint.

03-23-2006, 07:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Wow welded to the floor below decks eh? Well at least they're a man's toys. Gotta love tools! __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

03-23-2006, 08:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
apbtpetey Support Our Troops Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 3,449 Gallery: 0	WTF, I was already for a nice log story and you let me down Only messing around buddy. Steve, I think its great what you are doing. I am going to regret saying this, but to bad there are not more people out there like you that are willing to do something like you are. Kids are the most important things in this world. I know you'll do the best you can for these kids. Just one more thing, please dont bring any of the alpacas to work with you, the kids might get the wrong idea Seriously, best of luck buddy __________________ John Conklin LRO Moderator

03-25-2006, 08:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
kellijo Mostly Harmless Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,496 Gallery: 0	STEVEN!.....That's AWESOME! I sincerely congrat you and wish you much success and personal gratification. (no sex pun applied) When I see you....drinks on me. (literally....J/K)...... I was thrown off by the title of this thread? LOL!!!! Really....that's GREAT!!!!!!!

03-25-2006, 05:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
me.guevara MG Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bolivia Posts: 720 Gallery: 0	I know that pulling something off that you enjoy doing and have built yourself brings tremendous satisfaction. Congratulations and good luck! __________________ ________________________ MG '95 Disco I, 3.9L V8i 5-speed Discoverying Bolivia...

03-25-2006, 10:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
FlyWheel Proud to be an Infidel Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,136 Gallery: 0	Congrats X Man!!! I echo M.G's sentiments on the satisfaction you must feel. Good perseverance. The best business to be in is of helping Human kind. Enjoy the sweat of your labour. __________________ 2001 Disco SE7 .......eventually they will run out of suicide bombers.....

03-26-2006, 04:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
75series3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,451 Gallery: 0	Congrats __________________ tim adopting a child shaping a life

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