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  • get him back to work so he can get over it and move on like i had another chance cause i went in jail and been accuse to have stolen a car and it wasn't me and i paid for another 1 i did'nt know, now i'm a fireman in my village and i did alot of good actions and now every buddy respect me but before they were looking at me as a robber so...

  • Pete i would like an autographed card.,. im on your facebook (the recent car show vids and pics) ..

    your pal steve.

  • @Stevespeeze go to my website and email me your address or send me pm on youtube and Ill get you a few out.. Thanks Pete

  • YES! 

  • Yeah I think he was a hard worker, and I also liked the guy a lot , very humble person!

  • yeah get charlie back

  • Yeah bring Charlie back

  • Don't call him jail bird m back so you can focus on making a better living. Get him back so you can focus on getting better customers that will pay for your skills.

  • Take Charlie back, nobody else will work for you for long. He did what he promised. He put up with your yelling and screaming and moods. He will help you to free up your time.

  • Take Charlie back

  • If you dont think he'd be a bad role model for Swampy and he works hard, why not give him another chance? Unless he's some kind of perpetrator...

  • yes!

  • I've been watching 2 years and it seems to me other than Swampy and Minnie. Charlie is the only person that was straight with you and actually did what he said he would. He did what you said when you said it. I think Charlie is a good employee give him a job. Who else would put up with you:D

    Take it easy Pete and thanks for the videos

  • I vote bring him back, but I definitely would make it clear that it's on him to get his shit straight, set his priorities and get on with having a good life. I'm still working on getting my own shit together, and I know it's tough. I hope Charlie will realize what a gift he (maybe) given and does some great things in the future. Thanks for all that you do Pete. We need more like you.

    Scott

  • Hey Pete ; I may be kinda late on the subject ,butttt as a deputy here in NY I think Im a preatty good judge of character ,I say bringim back he needs to do somptin,We all need to do something ,And hes a preatty good learner .Do the right thing Sir .Your friend Bob in LI NY

  • Yeah bring Charlie back. If you don't, send him to Ohio to work in my shop!

  • To be honest i never found out what he got arrested for or why he was in the pokey for over a year. But he did do good work for you and worked his butt off for you. Unless hes smokin crack out back id hire him.

  • Bring Charlie back!! I bet he will work harder than ever to help you out!! but you will have to just call him LAST CHANCE CHARLIE!!

  • I vote for charlie. I like his smile. haha.

  • Pete, if he's a worker, and I assume that if you kept him there 4-5 months that he is, then give him a break and hire him back, but let him know that if he fucks up again to not bother to call.

  • I'd bring him back

  • Well ive been watching your vids for a couple years now Pete, and i remember when Scrappy first started with you and he really tried his best to be a simple hard working man, he didnt leave on bad terms so i say if hes wanting to give it his all and be there for your company then by all means give him a chance.. So i vote "Yes" for Scrappy. P.S i sure miss Bruno in your vids Pete, your friend Dan up in good old Canada

  • I vote yes bring him back

  • Who cares if he was arrested, good people get arrested all the time, he had great work ethics and did what was told unlike any other circus act that worked there.

  • Bring back Charlie!!!

  • I vote for CHARLIE, hire him, everyone needs a second chance!

  • I Vote for Charlie!! C'mon back bro!

  • Thumbs up to hire him back!

  • Bring back "Good Time Charlie". One more chance is the least you can do for the poor guy. As long as his offense wasn't something malicious towards another person or animal. Do you need a self addressed stamped envelope sent to you for one of your new business cards? How's it comin with the new "T" shirts by the way?

    Bugs

  • Without your faith in him Pete, he may well have ended up back in jail even sooner and on a longer sentance. Stable paid employment gives a man dignity and self respect, and without self respect, a man has nothing...i would say get him back on board as long as it benefits your business, and then everybody wins.. without you as an anchor in his new start, who know where he will end up with the prejudice people have these days, go for it big guy, if its a wrong choice then you can still fire him.

  • @Moonfleet41 Well said Moonfleet.. And thats exactly where My Friend Pete is in the world, to help others get ahead in life, no matter what their differances are it's my goal to PROVE---YOU CAN DO IT--Don't be a fool and think the work has come to an end, just because of a few mishaps in life. Everybody deserves as many chances as they can get to make it right for themselves and others. Take it easy---"IM STILL THINKING ABOUT IT"!!!!!

  • @swrnc Thanks Pete, i worked in Pentonville Prison in London back in the 80's, and talking to the guys in there, i developed the single belief in one ethos..."There but for the grace of God go all of us"..... if the guy has you in his corner, then he has every chance of a new life, and therefore so does his Kid...! Del.

  • He was just staying at the gray bar motel for a little while... He's a hard worker, unlike most of the kids nowadays... I've seen him do more work with a smile on his face than most people I've seen around here. If he's not costing you money, hire Charlie back.

  • Well Pete from what you said he was a real good employee. That in itself should sway your decision. If it were me I'd ask if all this jail BS is behind him and if he is going to keep his nose clean from now on. Because if your going to hire him back, you need to be able to count on him to be there. And besides, unless they completely screw up, everyone deserves a second chance.

  • well pete my vote is bring him back only on a trial basis if he is still working hard like before then keep him if not toss him to the curve and you did promise him or his gf on the phone that he still had a job there when he got out at least I think you did hard to recall lol

  • We miss Charlie, he's a good guy, learns fast, he ain't a wiseass or a know -it-all, and most importantly, DOES THINGS YOUR WAY, BECAUSE YOU INVESTED YOUR TIME. YOU TAUGHT HIM!!!! I say get payback on your investmet, and just say Charlie was on a leave of absence for 8 or nine months.

    Your Friend Ed

  • Hey if Charlie is a god worker and is there everyday and his work dosent require u to fix and cost you alot of time then go for it!

  • i like scrappy, bring him back!!!! seems like a good worker, and a reliable employee, cept for the whole 1 1/2 year stint in the big house, seems like he is all good to me! He listens good, don't argue, and works for his pay.

  • bring charlie back and he'll take that junk BBQ trailer off your hands

  • Pete, Life is tough, and for folks that have done wrong and done the time, they deserve a new start, I applaud you for seeing that in Charlie, working with him and allowing him to learn a trade, and like you said in previous videos, he has a family and for some reason I think he has a good heart. I say 2 thumbs up for bringing back Charlie. not to go biblical but Jesus did allow Judas to carry the money..who was questionable just sayin.. :))

  • Trevor knows. Hire him back. I vote yes.

  • That is the best video yet. Swampy slaps My Friend Pete on a video. Saw the little hand move, first thought NO DON"T do it, but he did. Very funny.

    Yes bring back Charlie. If he was able to help you earn, and what put him in the Pokey does not jepardize your shop. Yes bring back the horse that you won money on. Put him on a short leash. Longer probation period, etc.

  • That is the best video yet. Swampy slaps My Friend Pete on a video. Saw the little hand move, first thought NO DON"T do it, but he did. Very funny.

  • Please send me a card!

  • Hey Pete I say bring Charlie back , ive worked around alot of people in shops & I think think he is worth the effort. He does what you tell him & he cares about his work simple enough. Enjoy your vedios  keep em comming !

  • Hey you've got money and time in him. Hard to find good help. Bring him back, the time in the Clink will likely motivate him.

  • Yes definatly hire him back. Looks like a good worker no bad attitude. Probably never wants to go to jail again. He served his time . More then likely id think hed stay away from trouble after serving a year +. Fast learner. Hope i see him in the coming vids over the summer maybe you can show him how to be clown guy once in a while that be intresting lol.

  • Bring him back Pete. Scrappy looked like a gitter done you need! So gitter done and get him to work!

  • Pete bring back scrappy Charlie !!!!!! He is a good worker

  • Reminds me of my dad, Bring him back pete!

  • Love the scene with the bug!

    Trevor: Great way to clear the "situation"!

    Pete: Best facial-expression and reaction ...;)

    PS: Charlie should become a second chance, because he seemed to be a real worker with a good intention ...

    Sorry about my bad english and kind regards from Germany ...

  • I've been looking at your videos for a good while now and seen a whole bunch of hired help come and go, and I gotta say Charlie was easily one of the better, if not the best. He's about five months ahead on the learning curve compared to hiring some random guy off the street, he seems to react well to your particular style of management (no offense), he genuinely seemed to be conscientious and meticulous in his work, and, last but not least, I THINK you said he'd have a job there when he got out

  • @ihmesekoilua Gee I don't remember, that was soooo long ago, are you sure I said that??? I promosed him his job back? Are you sure???

  • @swrnc No, not sure, that's why I said I THINK you said so. But you gotta agree, it sure sounds like something you might have said. Someone with a fresher memory is gonna have to confirm or dismiss it. Anyway, things change, situations develop and shit happens, it's your decision regardless of what you may or may not have said.

  • @ihmesekoilua Charlie was a good guy with a hard working attitude to GET "ER" DONE.. Your probably right, I did say that. We just have to wait and see whats going to happen, you know I still gotta get the idea past MINNIE!

  • The VOTES are really piling up over here for ole Charlie to come back to SWRNC! It's lookin like My Friend Pete might be out voted. Will Charlie make it? Your VOTE counts, leave a comment and tell us why Charlie should come back!

  • hope you can find a place for Scrappy best wishes to all from the Lawnmower Guy

  • @mckinzi1 Hows it goin MAC--Minnie just worked her ass off using that ACE IN THE HOLE Lawnmower yesterday, she cut it down like a brush hog. Thanks again for the badass machine. Your the best Bro! Take it easy. Pete

  • @swrnc boy I better be careful coming over there Minnie will dry sand me arse with 80 grit for bringin' that lawnmower over there

  • Second Chance Charlie has another strike comming. He did his time give him a chance. However he needs to be aware this is his last time at SWRNC ..

    Now lets talk your cards and shirts we love to get some shirts but I'm big and so

    my son. You gotem in 4x and 3x ? let's geter-done...Dan

    Semper Fidelis

  • @AlphaCo19 PM me your address Ill get a few cards out to you,, The t-shirts----well---there still in the fire waiting. Pete

  • bring scrappy back he did good work, seem to me he was a quik learner and and was actually an asset to you.

  • Why not have Chalie back good cheap Labor is hard to find !

  • Hey Pete.I agree with Swampy.Hire him back.It's hard to find someone who will work and you can trust these days.

  • It all depends on how you feel about what he did?? Seem like an alright guy/hard survivor! So, if what he did to get thrown in jail go's agents your moral being than don't. If it was some BS. About violating his parole,,cause those parole officers can be real touchy feely situation...

  • Hell yeah Pete !! Bring Charlie back, he seemed to be good people and he worked !!

  • Everyone deserves a chance. If he treated you right, then why not? He seems to be more dependable than alot of employees you have had there, Just my thoughts on it. Thanks for the great vids Pete.

  • @MrMobilemechanic Your exactly right, everyone deserves a second chance, but the question is--how many second chances can a guy get?????

  • Hi Pete,

    if Charlie is a hard worker, helps you out and gets the job done, hire him back !

    I don't know what else to say really. As long as Charlie's attitude hasn't changed to the work, then I don't see why he wouldn't be an asset to your business.

    Jailbird Charlie might not be such a good choice for a name either ....

  • @guitarrelic Yeah, I think Ill leave Jailbird out of the picture.. He is a good guy with good work ethics.. Looks like the viewers are winning here---It's getting close to say Charlie is coming back. Pete

  • i think if he did a good job for you in the past he would really do a good job for you after being in jail just because it is really going to be hard for him to get any job right now....................... so i vote yes hire him back .....

  • My vote is YES.

  • Im even starting to sound like you Pete. . ' This is the situation ' ah ' Whats the situation ' . . haha I so glad i stumbled across your videos

  • Bring Charlie back!!

  • Put Charlie to Work!!!

  • If he makes you money and saves you time than you gotta have him. If not, than find someone that will. I mean it all comes down to the fact that you have to make money to survive and keep going. great vids keep em coming

  • Yeah Pete I think you should let him come back if he wants to. He seems like a pretty decent guy and a hard worker. I don't know anything about his situation but you do. i think if Charlie was somebody that couldn't be trusted you would never have hired him in the first place. I am glad to hear he is getting out and hope like hell he has learned something from his experience. We all gotta learn man that's what it's about. And i would like one of your new business cards too. Nice job on those!

  • Charlie will be even more motavated now,  look forward to seeing him back

    VOTE = YES get Charlie back working!

  • Charlie needs a guy like you Pete.......

  • @fortymobile You got that right!

  • I think Charlie should get another chance for sure.

  • I say hire him back. He deserves another chance. Second Chance Charlie is a good guy and good worker. We all make mistakes in life, nobodys perfect.

  • Didn't he go to jail for a no contact violation? A year and a half is a pretty harsh sentence for that if that's what it was. Charlie didn't seem like the kind of guy to get in trouble and I was surprised when he did. But he seemed like a good worker, kinda quiet, sure, hire him.

  • Well for one, what was in for??? But I mean, ither way, you know your self good help is hard to find, if he's willing to come back keep learning and work hard, I say fuck it, hier;em back on a 5 months probational term. and if he works hard and does good in thos 5 months then hier him on for good..

  • yes, hire him back

  • So I'm assuming this is happening right now in real time?

    Did Charlie contact you asking for his old job back? I don't know Pete, your the only one that's qualified to make that decision. But since your asking my guess is you've already made up your mind to hire him so I'll say sure why not.

    (I had to laugh at the good time charle music)

  • Hire him back!

  • I say hire Charlie back... Ask him if he can stay out of trouble. If he says yes and seems anxious about staying on the straight and narrow... I say one more chance.

  • Charlies a good guy hire him back.

  • Charlie is a great worker, his personal life has troubles but i dont think he takes that to work with him...great guy to have on the team.

  • forgive me but is swampy your son? jus wondrin because he calls u pete.

  • Give Charlie one more chance,he seems like a good guy

  • Pete, you're the only person I know that actually gets quieter when you use a megaphone...lol

  • Charlie should come back Pete everyone deserves a second chance specially a hard working person like Charlie!

  • Swat, "Excuse me" LOL priceless Pete. Damn I wish these vids were longer and we didn't see the end of the smoker story.

    As far as Charlie goes, if it was working before he went in and he didn't go in for some kind of scum bag "hurt somebody" thing and you have a spot open. Why not? I'd imagine he needs the break.

  • People do dumb things all the time. I guess the main question is....how well did Charlie work while he was there? If he worked hard, I'd say give him another shot and make sure he knows that if he screws up again...he's gone!

  • i like charlie...

  • charlie is trained in the ways of peteautomobile kungfu hate to see all that experience go to waste HIRE HIM BACK little J says yes

  • Give the dude one more shot, if he fucks that up then shit can his ass.

  • Pete,

    I'm with Swampy, give Sorry Charlie another chance!

  • ♠ yes hire Charlie back my Friend Pete¿

  • charlie was there for the long haul , you all got along well , charlie seemed to do his job , and well , he always was willing to work , and learn , yes pete bring him back , heck you were trying to get him out of the can when he got put in lol , you like the guy , and you don't like nobody lmao

  • Let Charlie come back he was a good worker

  • everybody deserve a second chance, I know you are "last chance Pete" but you have the last word

  • Got to wonder if ol Charlie will still have a job at the shop, then again time has gone by and things may have changed. Hope it works out for him and pete

  • Pete, I think you should insist on mini me aka "swampy" has to grow pony tail to fit the image of the workshop. My vote is "yes" for Charles

  • give charlie one more chance,he seem's like a good worker, lee.

  • Swampy is a funny little guy. You and him work well together. Charlie seems like a nice fella. Take him back and you guys can have a comedy 3some building some sweet cars.

  • the video's help me out a ton pete, swampy is a great addition to swrnc,o pete id like one of those card's thank's lee.

  • @coachieshort P/M me your address, will get them out.. Thanks for the comments and support. Pete

  • and no Jailbird Charlie, he would be offended and it would remind him of that unfortunate events

  • @IDiedForYou1776 I agree---Maybe "Goodtimes Charlie, or just Good Ole Charlie, or Scrappy Charlie--Defenitly not Jail Bird.. Take it easy Pete

  • lol Hire Charlie back he added to the videos a whole lot...and well he was a good worker...although I am sure he is gonna be hired back regardless on what we say so ha....Keep up the good vids Pete

  • Pete I am a firm believer that everyone deserves a second chance. He did you a good job and was up front with you before so i say HIRE him back! When are you all going to have more t-shirts for sale? would like some business cards too. Thanks

  • Bring back Charlie!

  • I'll take some of them there new business cards, Pete. I think you should have put minnie up in the front of the card!!! You and the Swamp-Master could have been great "background" back there with the Caddy. Keep in mind, minnie is the only reason some of us are tuning in:) Go minnie!!!

  • Yes.. He actually does what you tell him and listen to what you have to say, without trying to be a smart ass.

  • What was Charlie in for.. ? That may affect my answer.. In general he seemed to be a good guy and good worker. But people do have a darkside and you have to protect Swampy and your business, Protect yourself first.. you don't need bullshit.. Think of my friend Pete 1st. You aren't the savior of the world.

  • I recon....Get Charlie back on the team.

  • I vote yes. My friend 2nd chance Pete is a nice guy, but more important, my friend Pete is a smart man. Love ya bud!

  • yes bring him back

  • charlies a guy id hire..in the shop he's a worker..not a slacker...

  • Good job Swampy!! Give Charlie a second chance!! BUT DON'T LET HIM DRIVE!!!

  • oh..ps... let charlie manson back.... he's a great addition to swrnc

  • Give Charlie another chance, I think he will help you get the work caught up and be a good employee.

  • I want some cards pete...I got to carshows alot...i can pass some out for you.

  • Pete I say yes, because I think he could use a great role model like yourself. You and Minnie are good people, everyone should be honored to have friends such as yourself.

  • I'd give him a 2nd chance.

  • a year and a half!!??? what, was it really that long ago? shessh feels like the end of last summer.

  • Carlie neeeds you Pete ! Go with your gut Pete !Charlie Sounds Like a stand up guy ! Shit happens in life, sometimes out of our control ~! id Say give him another shot ~! if He is such a good worker there shouldnt be a prob ! And ask him if you can call him Jail Bird Charlie , could be what he needs.. Take Care My Friend Pete ! Hope all is well in paint LAND !

  • Great to hear Charlie is getting out, seems like ages ago since it happened already.

    It's hard to find people like Charlie, people who want to do the job right!

  • yes, I would like to see Charlie again.

    congratulations on the new card, it looks great!

  • Bring back Charlie.

  • yes give him a 2 chance.

  • I say hire Charlie back.

    He seemed to be learning from you expert guidance.

    I liked seeing the interaction between you and Charlie.

    Thanks for the GREAT vids from My friend PETE.

  • yes from macedonia

  • If he was a hard worker and honest with you then hire him back. I mean what the hell, the worst that can happens is he is up and gone again and your right where youa re now. on the good side of that you ahve him back and shit gets done. know what i mean. go for it Pete give him another shot.

  • First I would ask Charlie why he or his wife did not contact Pete to let him know that he's in the "graybar motel", unable to come to work.

    Once someone leaves you hanging like that, it's hard to trust them again.

    Just my 3 cents.

  • @cannonfirexm Sometimes 3 cents is worth a million dollars!... Actually his wife did contact me, thats who I was talking to on the phone before the probation officer... It's still on the shoe string---I just don't know, it's looking by the viewer status that Charlie might be back..... Pete

  • Time to put Charlie back to work, he seemed to appreciate having a JOB. Awesome song at the end!

  • gotta love swampy,great lil dude..Pete you are great for showing lil dude the ropes..

    charlie seemed solid..that jail shit could of happen to any one of us..bring him back

    thanks for the video as always

  • gotta love swampy,great lil dude..Pete you are great for showing lil dude the ropes..

    charlie seemed solid..that jail shit could of happen to any one of us..bring him back

    thanks for the video as always

  • Bring him back. It seamed he worked out good for you

  • i would say yes let him back... but it all depends on what he went to jail for??

  • Charlie was the best , no attitude , no bull-shit, quick learner and respectfull...he was an inspiration for a lot a poeple i think!

  • Hello Pete! I vote Yes for Charlie. Give him a second chance.

  • we want charlie

  • no, don't take charlie back (i got a job over here for him!!)

    seriously though, hell yeah, he was your number one employee for the time he was there, and yeah, i would hire him as well, so if you ever in London charlie, let us know!!

    think i'll hold out for a SWRNC card with charlie on it too

    you just have to get one of those shagging toys you give to the pets so they don't go humping the wrong'uns

  • @messylaura the shag toy being for charlie that is, history etc

  • The world's about giving chances Pete, if he has done you no wrong and was an asset to your business and you feel he can constantly get better at the business, GIVE HIM A CHANCE !!!

    He needs an open door to get shit straight in life. You can bet he's faced multiple closed doors and it's not hard to imagine the road he faces if doors are never opened and chances are never given.

    For the opportunity you give him, he will probably have more respect for you, the business, etc... than others.

  • Id give him another chance

  • vote is yes.

    

  • Awesome for Swampy. Rich is leaving? Is Good time Charlie a good worker? Why not hire him back - no conditions. Let him make his own way. I mean- if you do the crime you do the time. pay your debt to society and move on.

  • I hate to ask the ?? But why did Charlie go to jail ??

  • I vote yes to hire Jailbird Charlie back.

  • In my part off the world, we dont hire people there has bin in jail.

    Because they cant get a job, the goverment pay them nearly the same as a

    traint worker!

    Hire the man!

  • It takes a decent guy to give a man a chance. Regardless of what happened or happens, if you need the help and he can do the job, then give him the job. You will be rewarded. A good turn always is.

  • cmon scrappy.......................­

  • Come on as I see it he was locked up on some technical Bull.

  • Give him another chance.Get him back to work asap.Give him something to focus on!

  • I say hire him back as long as he doesn't smoke crack and as long as he wasn't arrested for theft while he was employed by you.

  • i vote yes to bring back good time charlie. I dont know the whole situation but all ik is that they're very strict on their rules in the judicial system. They might have picked him up on jay walking charges just because the cops that day were bored. Give him another shot but tell him this is his last chance to redeem himself.

  • Pete, my uncle ran a home improvement business for 25 years, He never had and still doesn't have anything because all the people he hired were getting thrown in jail, stealing his tools..and so on, Not saying Charlie is stealing anything, but people wouldn't show up to a big job and he got screwed over. Hopefully someone comes along thats stayed clean and really have an interest. Hire that guy, he deserves something for his staying on the straight.

  • THIS IS NOT QUESTIONABLE! YES CHARLIE SHOULD BE REHIRED, HANDS DOWN, NOT UP FOR VOTE BRING HIM BACK. Charlie was a good worker always did as he was asked no back talk just did his work and kept all BS to himself. The only reason he is gone is he got bent over and and royally screwed, Bring him back

  • If you really liked his work and trust him, give him one more chance, but if he has a drug/alcohol problem, I'd give zero tolerance, and keep a tight leash on him. Spell everything out right from the start, so that even an overnight in the can will end his employ with you.

    When you find someone willing to learn, and willing to work, you gotta take a second chance or last chance, if he is an asset to your business

  • Congrats to Swampy and its time to give him that HUGE pay raise! Swampy is spilling all the beans on the news! lol I say HIRE Charlie back. I believe he would have stuck around if it was not for his misfortune! Everyone deserves another chance; especially if they haven't screwed you over! { Here's my vote --HIRE CHARLIE BACK! } I want one of those SWRNC Business Cards!

  • @ILUVIVGODII send me a pm with your address,, Ill get a few out to you. Pete

  • Bring him back

  • Don't know the man personally but from what I have seen you are impressed with the fact that he does work, etc. So on that alone I would say yes. Go with your gut feeling Pete. I think we will be seeing him back.

  • yes. give him a chance he was a good worker