Jim Thomas:  

WOW! What a life I have had. Up and down like a roller coaster. Most of the downs were self inflicted (lol). For the most part, I have lived primarily in the Flushing area and even though I now have a Flint address I am in the Flushing School District (Land of High Taxes, lol). For the last 28 plus years I have worked as a Truck Driver. The trucking industry for the most part has been good to me and supplied me with a moderate income. Although I am still working, I usually get 3 to 4 months off a year during winter months (good time to visit Florida/Arizona/Etc). I currently deliver products to asphalt plants throughout Mid-Michigan and Northern parts of Michigan. Retirement? Sometime in the near future. As long as my health is good I will keep working for a while longer. Gives me a chance to get out of the house for a while (lol). I have now been married for 37 years. How that lasted? I'm still wondering myself (my wife has a good sense of humor, lol). I have two wonderful adult children. My son and his wife are raising two sons of their own. Both boys are very involved in youth sports which gives grandpa an opportunity to exercise his vocals at the games (lol), especially football ... I LOVE FOOTBALL. My daughter and her husband have a 2 year old daughter (my only granddaughter to spoil, lol), and a new born son that arrived on Labor Day Weekend. Both kids and thier spouses have careers and are doing well. Entertainment and activities? I like to ta...Expand for more