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Title: Thank You all and Merry Christmas
Post by: EelRiverRacer on December 24, 2010, 10:09:49 am
I don't dive too much into my personal life on here, but it's with a sincere thank you that I tell this story. The year of 2010 is one in which I grew a lot. Three months into the year, I was fired for standing on what I believed in. What followed was two months of wading through cow castings and fixing things others broke. I got back into the newspaper field, but for a part time job and lower pay than the dairy. I went to work at Tractor Supply Company part time, and added another job as a radio show host on Friday nights during football and basketball seasons. All this time I've continued Mowmentum (although I'm still behind almost a month now) and even published a calendar for 2011. My wife and I were concerned because even though our phones were always on the verge of getting shut off, we always managed to keep them on and food in our kids' bellies. So in mid November, I put together a calendar, sold it for more than I should have, and prayed. The response to the calendar was overwhelming. It was the best month I've ever had, and you're to thank. When magcloud deposited my November money, it was for $285 dollars. Most months, my profit from the magazine is around $100. Each month my wife asks why I continue to put time into the magazine, and I always tell her it takes time. Now, $285 dollars may not seem like much, but that deposit was more than I make a month at TSC and the radio combined. Thank you to all who have supported Mowmentum. Whether it was with a purchase or just moral support, you all helped the Turner family celebrate Christmas with the traditional presents. Now we can enjoy His presence all the more knowing that another Christmas miracle came true. Hug your children, your spouses or parents. It is the season of miracles.

Sincerely,

Aaron
Title: Re: Thank You all and Merry Christmas
Post by: BoNewCo on December 24, 2010, 01:10:28 pm
A big thanks to you for keeping it going, Aaron. Hopefully, it will pay off.  I was shocked to find out that only 1 other person buys the mag in Cali. We all need to do all we can to support everyone involved in mower racing. I also feel that everyone should be a member of at least 1 of the 2 big assoc. I belong to both. Without our support lawnmower racing won't grow.
Title: Re: Thank You all and Merry Christmas
Post by: 2nstoys on December 24, 2010, 02:23:39 pm
You keep doing it and it will grow. I know I keep spreading the word. I think I might get extra copies next year and sell them to fellow racers. Keep up the good work and let me know if I can help in any way.
Title: Re: Thank You all and Merry Christmas
Post by: follower of JESUS on December 24, 2010, 02:59:14 pm
Your hard work and dedication is not in vain my friend. I am humbled and honored to call you my Brother in Christ and friend. Merry Christmas to your family.

Brian :)
Title: Re: Thank You all and Merry Christmas
Post by: George Herrin on December 24, 2010, 04:32:29 pm
Aaron its you that should be thanked for taking your time away from your family to do what you do for us and our sport. I admire your tenacaty and determination. Thank you and also I thank your wife also for putting up with it and allowing you to continue. Thank you both. Ever need any thing holler. We will always do what we can.
Title: Re: Thank You all and Merry Christmas
Post by: mrmowitall on December 24, 2010, 07:15:31 pm
Aaron-

You are doing a fine job. You provide a valuable service to our sport. Mow on! 
Title: Re: Thank You all and Merry Christmas
Post by: Rooster on December 27, 2010, 07:48:49 pm
Egggstatic for you brother!
Title: Re: Thank You all and Merry Christmas
Post by: Hitch on December 27, 2010, 09:05:40 pm
Aaron I too think you are & have been doing a fine job,keep it up in 2011. :dance:
Title: Re: Thank You all and Merry Christmas
Post by: mowvette on January 01, 2011, 05:22:23 pm
Aaron, your post, I am sure of, hit home for alot of people. I will enclude your family in my prayers. I'm a newbie to the sport and would like to know how to get a couple of the calenders and the mag. Stay strong....mow on...David in Tn.