[fyrffytr1]

I got discharged from the US Navy in April 1973 and went to work with my then father in law doing residential roofing, If you want a taste of hell try putting black shingles down over black felt in 100 degree temps and 80% humidity.I did that until October 1975 when I got hired by the Fire Department, I worked there for 30 years, 24 hrs on duty 48 hrs off On my off days I worked for Sears as a deliveryman. Between thee two jobs I worked about 80 to 106 hrs a week, Plus I went to night school for residential electrical construction under the VA plan.
As our class project we wired my new house.
So after getting all the house wired and finished in 1976 my then wife decided she wanted to be known for herself,so she divorced me in 1977.
I won't lie, the divorce hit me hard. Not only did I lose 5 acres of land and a brand new house but due to my work load my ex was given custody of my son.
If it weren't for the good Lord and friends I probably would have lost my job at the Fire Department.
But I hung on and met the woman of my dreams in 1980. We were married in July 1982 and have been going at each other for almost 42 years now.