I am really glad you recognized it early and are making good decisions to get things turned around. Stay strong brother! You will be in my thoughts.
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Had to look it up. Its Anthracite metallic, whatever the hell that is. It looks nice though. At least if you donāt look at the dents and rust. I really need to paint it.
But yeah, I have replaced so many parts on that car. Control arms, ball joints, radiator twice, water pump, vanos seals, valve cover twice, couple ignition coils, shocks, struts, alternator, couple of window regulators, etcā¦ I could go on and on. But itās one of the best cars I have ever owned. And if the motor ever goes out, I will probably do a LS swap.
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I know what you mean. Plenty of rough spots on mine too. I love the character in the body styles of the earlier bmws.
Iād like to eventually paint it but need to work on the rust first .
Oh yea, That will give it a second life for sure.
I have that same thought. Love the car and would hate to see it go.
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Much love fam! Weāre off to a great start!
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@InTheWoods heu if the shop gives you too much issue I know a guy that does a lot of electrical work, especially on bmws!
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Thanks for the honest sharing here @HeadyBearAdventures. I wish I couldnāt relate. Iāve been dealing with depression and anxiety lately too. Chronic pain is pretty fucking depressing. Necessary upcoming medical procedures are causing huge anxiety problems. I canāt do much. Sit and think about how much Iāll have atrophied by the time I can try and change it.
Also knowing Iām signing up for a whole world of hurt, when I hurt like I do now? encouraging. How encouraging. Fuck me.
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Appreciate it, Hopefully by sending it a euro only shop I get it squared away. I miss driving my baby.
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Brother, youāve got this. And a whole damn crew behind you as well as a saint like your wifeā¦. And youāll be much better off in the long run . Now youāre giving me anxiety for you . Much love brother
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Sending love and light brother š«¶ 
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came here to check in on Topshelfās grows as he was kind enough to check in on mine.
But have no issue throwing a āGet Betterā. Been there, and at times, am still there.
Sometimes, all we can do is survive and try and get better.
besides, between that attitude, Gods best medicine and Love, you got no choiceā¦ gotta get better 
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Anyone that has never lived through mental anguish, just canāt understand the power it can have to take over a persons life.
In the past 2 1/2 years I have lost four people that MADE my world. It took the pegs right out from under me. It has been a struggle just to get out of bed at times.
We got your back bro @crownpoodle .
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Amen! And thanks for stopping by @Alexander been a bit slacking on pics and stuff lately as I had a few issues recently keeping me down but itās all changing now as everything is on the path now and a bud run is just around the corner
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Appreciate that @DesertHeartGardens. Better this afternoon. My physical pain cycles with my emotional low points and just screws me to the wall! Actually passed out yesterday, lucky I was on the floor already.
Been a rough year on all fronts, interspersed with moments of pure joy.
Balance. Equilibrium. Words like that have never suited me well. Full speed. Guard rail to guard rail at times. Iāve about had it with tests. Tomorrow is my last one for the time being. MRI, the drive is worse than the procedure. Iām likely to sleep in the woodpeckers log.
Having all of you here is huge. Having a safe place, where I am not judged. Nobody yet has said you just need , fill in the blank, then went on about their business. No. I wake up to you guys. I am grateful for your friendship.
I could go on for days how Iāve seen so many others here with the same sentiments. OG seems the correct spot for all the damaged dope fiend pot growers.
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Soooo true! And I think thereās a bunch of us here that just know it all too well and have the utmost Sympathy and understanding for anyone that does. I canāt stand seeing those I love and care for struggling in any form but mental anguish always gets me big time
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No doubt brother
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That last sentence is the truth! One big group of us!
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Some of you know this. So @Alexander, my ex son-in-law, father of 3 of my grandkids, took his life 6 months ago. He was in a world of frigging hurt. In a moment of what? he made that other choice. I know all too well the pain those decisions create. He was not my 1st rodeo with that choice.
Some days yes,we, I, just exist. Thatās enough until a better day.
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I did not know this. Really sorry to hear buddy
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That one broke my heart too (RIP Terry) 
definitely not my first rodeo either, crazy to think how many friends Iāve lost that way, so many in anguish, suffering in silence. Thatās why I try so hard to encourage people to just talk to me, and am there for those I love 24/7 LITERALLY. Call me at 2/3/4 am idc Iām there. And that is my absolute word. I got mad love for you guys. Always 
and thanks for having mine
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I definitely understand this myself, Iāve had battles with depression and anxiety as long as I can remember, and co-occurring with that I am what was called Aspergerās but that is now just called ASD.
Also, I was hit by a car as a pedestrian near my home years ago, in that accident I broke both legs, my pelvis, my left arm, dislocated my right shoulder, lacerated my bladder, spleen, liver, even damaged my darn urethra and nearly died overall. Some days are very tough and some are near impossible but some really are actually really good as well.
Just know youāre not alone and here on OG your friends are here for you and greatly appreciate your contributions to our community my friend @crownpoodle
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