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Prospective Free State Wyoming (FSW) Members and Interested Parties => Prospective Free State Wyoming (FSW) Members and Interested Parties => Topic started by: Wheeler70 on March 26, 2006, 09:07:38 PM
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I do not know how to start. I am a convicted felon. I used my own credit cards to commit fraud with a final goal of suicide. The attempt failed and I turned myself in. I served jail time. I got out and did well for awhile, but started to go down the same path. I knew that I had to change. First, I quit paying lip service to my faith and finally gave up everything to Christ. That was step one. Second step was reading Molon Labe and other of Boston's books. I have been wanting to come out to Wyoming since spring of last year, but was sure If I was welcome.
My current situation is this. Of all the jobs I have held since 2001 (release from jail), none of them knew of my background. I found out early enough not to acknowledge my past. The applications that I was honest on, I never heard back from. My latest job did not do a background check, or if they did, a sloppy one at best. After an other employee was busted for embezzling, background checks were done company wide. Needless to say I am currently unemployed. I have cashed out my 401k and payed the penelties for doing so. Every fiber in my body is pulling me toward Cook County. I am single. I have had a myriad of education via the US Navy and college. I am a hard worker and all of my employers would be quick to say so.
Would I be accepted among your freedom loving ranks? I would post on but would probably only ramble. Please reply all who read.
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Hi Wheeler,
Welcome to the site & FSW.
My son got out last year after doing 15 years. He's had 4 jobs and the 3 previous emplorwes knew he had been in. Every one of those employers have told the next he was welcome to come back.
He's now making $18.00 an hour working for Exxon at La Barge WY. and training on trucks and when done training will go to $23.00.
If yer willin ta work, work hard, keep yer nose clean and be a respectable credit to your company and community you'll do well in WY.
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I have been busy reading other entries. Thanks so much for reply. I cannot wait to contact the newspaper in the morning concerning my moving sale!
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Hello Wheeler,
Be honest, be civilized, work hard and those around you will see you as a valuable contributor to society. Sounds like you were a shady character in the past....but if that has truly been put behind you then I would welcome you. I am not a FSW member yet but my husband is and we will be in Wyoming by summer's end.
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I like how Vin Suprynowicz puts this issue - once you've paid your debt, you've paid your debt. Period.
For example, "ex felons" don't lose their 1st Amendment rights, why should they lose their 2nd?
Glad to hear you've gotten your life back on track - hope to see you in Wyoming!
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Appaloosablue,
You hit the nail on the head. I was a shady character. I have changed for the good. I will let my actions speak to that when I git out there. I am excited to meet you and yours so look me up when you arrive. I plan to submit my paper work this week and get going within a month or two.
Todd
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Hey guys,
Where is a good place to fly into? I am thinking about coming out and securing a job and place to live before I actually moved. Am hoping to stay in Crook County if possible. Where are airports and who serves them? How about car rental agencies?
Thanks for all who reply!
Todd
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I know Gillette has a small airport. Not sure who serves it though. It is in Cambell Co., the county just south of Crook.
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well, both west and south. ;D
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There also is a *very* small airport that was just built in Hulett.?
Most likely, if you're wanting to fly and get to Crook, fly into Gillette or Rapid City.? Both are just a short (~1/2 hour) drive away along Beautiful Historic 1-90 ;D.? Well, it has a fast speed limit at least. ;)
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Todd,
Everybody has blown it to some degree or another, but the more
important thing there is repentance and change.? You seem to
well understand this.? I appreciate your having admitted this to us,
as it betokens an honest beginning with the FSW and Wyoming.?
Let's use the term "fracture" as a metaphor for your past crimes.
You fractured once, went to prison, got out, and then fractured again.
To some, the second fracture points to a high probability of a third, fourth, etc.
They certainly have a point.? As the old saying goes:
"Burn me once, shame on you.? Burn me twice, shame on me!"
Will you ever fracture again?
That depends on the strength of the repair, of the "epoxy."
Some epoxies are stronger than even the parent material.
Meaning, the piece is likely to break anywhere but the area of repair.
Your first epoxy (sheer will power, apparently) was obviously lacking.
Your second epoxy (strength through Jesus Christ) has held up.
Can you still fracture again there?? Certainly, but not without a lot of work at it.
I.e., you will have to intentionally chip away at the join (by repeatedly giving
into tempting thoughts).
To some people, your past may be too high of a hurdle, and everyone
has a right to their own hurdles.?
Many others, however, will tend to judge you more for the current
you, vs. the past one.?
In short, I agree with Hunter's take on the matter:
If yer willin ta work, work hard, keep yer nose clean and be a respectable credit to your company and community you'll do well in WY.
The message of the Gospel can be condensed to Forgiveness through Love.
And when God forgives, He forgives in an awesome way:
"As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us."
? ?-- Psalms 103:12 (KJV)
As far as the east is from the west?? That's rather far!
North and south do meet (at the poles), but east and west never meet.
A forgiven man is a changed man, and a changed man acts differently.
The righteous in Christ don't cease their old sins merely because they believe
that they should--they cease because they no longer want to sin as they did.
If this describes you, then the new folks you meet in Wyoming
simply will not be able to see that previous man...who is no longer there.
Boston
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Boston,
Thanks. Reading your last post is truly inspirational.
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I sent SOI in yesterday. Is that a step in becoming a member? Will it change my status from Lurker? Is there any term we can choose besides it? I feel like I am a peeping tom or of the like!
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Don't sweat the rank (Lurker). It just signifies that you are a registered user of the forum and how many posts you have made. And yes, it will change when Boston gets your SofI.
For more info on the ranks, go here (http://www.fundamentalsoffreedom.com/fswforum/index.php?topic=254.0).
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well, both west and south. ;D
Close enough as the puddle jumper flies. 8)
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Todd, Let he who is without sin cast the first stone, Boston and Hunter said it very well. If your prayers, your inner voice, are leading you to Wyoming, you should follow them, your answer could be there. Welcome aboard. Miles
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I sent my SOI in more than a week and a half ago. How long does a reply take? I also ordered a book from Javelin and wondering on how long it usually takes to get your order.
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Todd, since I don't handle book orders directly,
you'd normally have to email Trent Wilson at:
javelinpress@yahoo.com
This forum is separate from Javelin Press business.
Book orders are usually sent w/i 10 days of receipt.
I just received the latest batch of SofIs and yours was not
among them. I will meanwhile inquire specifically about that
and your book order.
Boston
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Thanks Boston, I appreciate your time on this. I want to be in-state by the beginning of May!
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You can do that regardless of your forum status as FSW Member.
In fact, I'll fix that right now.
If you said that you mailed in your SofI, then I'll take you at your word.
(If it got lost in the mail, then you can simply send in a new one. I'll let you know.)
Boston
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Got an email back from Trent that my book is on the way! I just got done with the Doomsday book...I had better get ready for Y2K RIGHT NOW! :D : ;D Actually a great book jammed packed with information that is 100% still relative. As soon as I got done with that I started Hologram...already into the third chapter. WOW WOW WOW! I never really listened to what I thought was the kook right about the constitution, but mine eyes have been opened. I read the federalist's papers growing up and took them for face value. They were true patriots that had their fellow Americans at heart. I read John Ferling's book on the election of 1800 and took Jefferson for a bumbling idiot. I had, up to this point, been forced fed >:( strictly from the trough of the federalists. I think I will end this post and head back to the Hologram for a spell.
P.S. Have half my stuff packed already! Wyoming here I come 8)
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Thought I would update you all on my current progress towards a new life. Just sent deposit to Hunter for a trailor the other day. Ordered my rental truck yesterday. I am leaving next monday (the fifteenth) afternoon and and plan on being in Wyoming Wednesday night or early Thurs.
Plan on seeing alot of you at the Jam and since I cannot do the shoot, was wondering if any one had plans to go exploring?
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I am leaving next monday (the fifteenth) afternoon and and plan on being in Wyoming Wednesday night or early Thurs.?
Wow, am myself a little jealous but very happy for you.? The minute I get an offer on our house I'll be followiing course.?
Stop by and say hi to Shawn--my hubby--staying in Pete's park until our house closes at the end of this month.
Drive safely and once again glad that you have "seen the light"
Brandy
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Hi Brandy
Isn't this exciting!!!!!!!!!
I definately will say hi when I arrive. Do ya think Shawn will want to make some money by helping me unload?
Todd
Hallalujah......free at last, God Almighty.........free at last!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi Todd,
Spoke with Shawn this afternoon.? He said that if its a u-haul type truck that you will drive----he'll help for free.?
If you want to say thanks he likes Amber Boch, Michelob or Miller High Life....................................
Brandy
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Todd, Wahoo!!!, way to go . I am going to play the exploration at the JAM part by ear but if there is some time I might take a drive into the Bighorn Mountains. Miles
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Wow, Todd, when you get moving, you don't mess around!
I'm glad the timing of your Wyoming relocation will just precede
the Jam, so you can personally tell us all about it.
Thanks for choosing the FSW and Wyoming!
See you at the Jam!
Boston
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My heart is broken today. A diseaster befell my family this past weekend. I would have been in Wyoming today, celebrating my new freedom. Instead, my week has been filled with sorrow and visits to the hospital and cemetary. For those of you who pray, please keep my family in your prayers.
I can only hope and pray that this is only a delay in my plans for moving to Wyoming. I will keep FSW in my favorites and will help finiancialy when feasable.
Much thanks to Hunter/Pete for all of his help in trying to get me out there!
Todd
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Todd, My prayers are on their way. If you need anyone to talk to ,let us know. Miles
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Wheeler, I'm so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers. I'm a hospice nurse, so I'm very familiar with the grief process. If I can help in any way, just write or PM. My email address is: mamaliberty@rtconnect.net
God bless and comfort you and your family,
MamaLiberty
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Todd, I am also grieved for your loss, and will be praying
for your family's peace. Read John 10:10 for the proper
perspective during such times.
btw, if you've already paid for the Jam, I'll certainly refund it.
Wyoming and the FSW will be here when you're ready to move out.
Boston
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Boston,
Please use the Jam funds for whatever you might need it for. The Good Lord is certainly my/our rock in these times. I will stay in touch via the Forum and keep you all posted!
Todd
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Todd,
I look forward to the day that my family can make your acquaintance. May God's grace and peace be with you.
Sincerely,
Brandy
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If I did not have such a wonderful family here in Pa, I would be with my new family in Wyoming! I thank each and everyone of you for your prayers and support during this trying time. Please pray for my niece and nephew as that are now without a father and for my Mom, Dad and Sister as they are still in Intensive care. The prognosis is good. The road that we must take would be unbearable if it were not for you folks and others in the Family of God!
Thank you and God Bless,
Todd
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Yes, it is so wonderful to have this extended family, and I pray we will grow closer as time goes by.
I have a philosophy that has proven out over the years: Most of the important things we need to do in life require at least three hands to accomplish. God gave us only two hands so we would need to help each other.
Please don't hesitate to reach out for the hands that are extended to you, all the way from Wyoming. God willing, we will see you next year.
God bless you in this trying time. My prayers will continue. MamaLiberty
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Boston,
Please use the Jam funds for whatever you might need it for.? The Good Lord is certainly my/our rock in these times.? I will stay in touch via the Forum and? keep you all posted!
Todd
Thanks, Todd. I won't need the funds for anything, so just
consider your 2007 Jam fees already paid up.
I'm very sorry about your brother-in-law's death, and that your
immediate family were so injured.
I pray for their speedy recovery. Please keep us posted.
Boston
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Keep us posted, our thoughts and prayers are with ya!