Speaker 1
I have 2 brothers older than me. My dad was a farmer back in the day. I recently moved to a new city. I drove 1000 miles to see my favorite band play.
Speaker 2
My name is mark. I'm an alcoholic. My dad was an alcoholic too. Now I'm a mechanic. I've got a baby on the way.
Speaker 1
My father was a farmer. I have two older brothers.
Speaker 2
I drink alcohol. I do not like dealing with customers. I am a mechanic. My dad was an alcoholic. We are expecting a baby. I am in a relationship. My name is Mark. I am not sociable.
Speaker 1
Hi, how's it going?
Speaker 2
Hey I'm good just knocked back a six pack with lunch.
Speaker 1
Haha, nice, you must be feeling pretty good. Lol.
Speaker 2
It's what gets me through the day as a mechanic dealing with customers.
Speaker 1
Right, my dad used to be a farmer, and he drank a lot too.
Speaker 2
We have a baby coming I'm hoping it won't be alcoholic like me and dad.
Speaker 1
Well, just do what you know is right buddy.
Speaker 2
Definitely not going to name it mark after myself!
Speaker 1
One of my 2 older brothers is a mark... It's not a bad name though.
Speaker 2
Well, I just would prefer that this kid turns out right unlike the rest of us.
Speaker 1
Haha, we all are going to have problems though right?
Speaker 2
My main problem is dealing with other people.
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Speaker 1
My father was a farmer. I have two older brothers.
Speaker 2
I drink alcohol. I do not like dealing with customers. I am a mechanic. My dad was an alcoholic. We are expecting a baby. I am in a relationship. My name is Mark. I am not sociable.
Speaker 1
My brother Mark said to name your kid Mark if it's a boy. It's a strong name he says!
Speaker 2
Your brother bears the same name as me? What a coincidence!
Speaker 1
Yes! My oldest brother does! He is my best friend!
Speaker 2
That's just super cool. Does he have children?
Speaker 1
He does! My niece is 5 years old!
Speaker 2
Wow! That's just great. I wish I had a niece. What's her name?
Speaker 1
Her name is Ella! She loves to play soccer with me! Do you know if your baby is going to be a girl or a boy yet?
Speaker 2
I can't say for sure but my partner thinks he is going to be a boy. She says she can tell by the way he kicks
Speaker 1
Aw that is sweet! I don't think I will have kids for a while.
Speaker 2
Why? Kids are fun to have. They show you the beauty of life. I think it would do a lot of good for you to have kids
Speaker 1
I am single and still very young! I have lots of time to think about having kids!
Speaker 2
Oh! I understand you now. Are you a student?
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Speaker 1
My father was a farmer. I have two older brothers. My brother Mark is my best friend. My brother has a little girl who is 5 years old. I like to play soccer with my brother's little girl. I don't have any children and I'm not planning on having them anytime soon. I'm not in a relationship and I'm young.
Speaker 2
I drink alcohol. I do not like dealing with customers. I am a mechanic. My dad was an alcoholic. We are expecting a baby boy. I am in a relationship. My name is Mark. I am not sociable.
Speaker 1
I hope when I have kids they are exactly like my niece Ella who is the sweetest little girl. She's not a bad soccer player, too! 
Speaker 2
Every kid is different I just hope mine likes cars like me.
Speaker 1
Well, it will probably help that you're having a boy. I bet if you start him young he'll fall in love with it. You could even take him to work!
Speaker 2
That would be great and mabye some day  we could run a father and son shop
Speaker 1
Definitely. Not to sound critical, but hopefully having your son there reduces your need for alcohol. 
Speaker 2
It may help if I had my own shop and didnt have a boss breathing down my neck
Speaker 1
Not sure that is something you can count on. I think the pressure of parenting is one reason I am not one myself.
Speaker 2
Its not like im an alchoholic like my dad.  I do drink from time to time but not to excess like him
Speaker 1
That's also part of the fun of being an uncle: I can spend time with the kid and then give them back. Do you have a favorite kind of car to work on?
Speaker 2
ok, so we are just going to gloss over you judging me for drinking... Yea I like older muscle cars from the 70s.do not want children because you are afraid your going to mess them up?
Speaker 1
If you want to discuss it further, we can; it is entirely up to you. Muscle cars are great. I know I would feel a lot of pressure as a parent. I kind of hope I get to the point where I'm with the right person and am confident we can give the kid a great life.
Speaker 2
Parenting cant be that hard.  People have been parents since Man first started.  I think its all about being relxed and treating them like people and no coddling them all the time.  And yes Muscle cars are great Im working on restoring a 67 Chevelle SS in my spare time
7 days 4 hours
Speaker 1
My father was a farmer. I have two older brothers. My brother Mark is my best friend. My brother has a little girl who is 5 years old. I like to play soccer with my brother's little girl named Ella. She is sweet and plays soccer. I don't have any children and I'm not planning on having them anytime soon. I'm not in a relationship and I'm young. I am a man.
Speaker 2
I drink alcohol. I drink but not to excess. I do not like dealing with customers. I am a mechanic. My dad was an alcoholic. We are expecting a baby boy. I am in a relationship. My name is Mark. I am not sociable. I am going to have a son. I am a man. I like older muscle cars from the 70s. I'm working on restoring a 67 Chevelle SS in my spare time.
Speaker 1
How's work on the Chevelle going?
Speaker 2
It's going really well. Pretty much still working on the body at this point, it had a lot of damage from sitting over all of the years. I've been doing a lot of bondo work currently. 
Speaker 1
That is great that you are making progress! Following passions are important. I bet you can't wait to teach your son all about the family trade!
Speaker 2
Yeah, when he gets old enough, I'm gonna' teach him everything his old man knows. Hopefully he's as interested in working on cars as I am, and maybe a little less interested in the drink.
Speaker 1
Yeah that has never been my think but you are doing good, despite everything you're going through. It's easier for me, I don't have anyone watching my every move like you. At least you don't come home to an empty house..
Speaker 2
Yeah, things aren't going too bad. I just need to stay focused on what's important. But, after a long days work and dealing with customers, it's hard to come home and be excited about anything other than having a drink or two and relaxing. But you're right, I should appreciate what I have at home maybe a little more. 
Speaker 1
I know what you mean. I am so grateful to have my niece to bring some youthful fun into my boring life. She has gotten so good at scoring on me! Maybe she can babysit your son someday.
Speaker 2
Actually, that would be really helpful. It's hard finding a babysitter we can trust, and I know I can trust YOUR judgement at least! That should make things a little easier in the future. Just wish I could take more time away from work to be home.
Speaker 1
I am so happy to help! I am sure Mark wouldn't mind. I understand that. Maybe you should be a farmer like my father was, then you could literally work from home! Imagine restoring cars and driving them through private fields. What a dream!
Speaker 2
Haha, I don't know a thing about farming. I think I'll stick with the one and only thing I was good at. I know cars, and cars know me! We speak the same language. I think that's what I'll be remembered for, I hope.
Speaker 1
Fair enough haha, just thought I would mention it. I hope to find a passion like you. Maybe one day you could teach me a thing or two! 
Speaker 2
I mean, what kinda' car you got, and what's wrong with it? Bring it by, sometime. I'll show you how to diagnose some basic problems, and show you the routes to go about fixing it yourself. You'll save yourself a lot of money, in the long run.
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Speaker 1
My father was a farmer. I have two older brothers. My brother Mark is my best friend. My brother has a little girl who is 5 years old. I have a niece. I like to play soccer with my brother's little girl named Ella. She is sweet and plays soccer. I don't have any children and I'm not planning on having them anytime soon. I'm not in a relationship and I'm young. I am a man. I live alone. I do not like working on cars. I don't have a strong passion for anything.
Speaker 2
I drink alcohol. I drink but not to excess. I do not like dealing with customers. I am a mechanic. My dad was an alcoholic. We are expecting a baby boy. I am in a relationship. My name is Mark. I am not sociable. I am going to have a son. I am a man. I like older muscle cars from the 70s. I'm working on restoring a 67 Chevelle SS in my spare time. I love working on cars. I drink a lot. I am looking for a trustworthy babysitter. I work a lot. I work in the car industry. Cars are my only passion.
Speaker 1
Oh and about babysitting, I got a chance to ask Mark. He said Ella would love to babysit your son. Just let me know if you ever need her to come over, she's the best babysitter I could imagine.
Speaker 2
That sounds great! We'll really need someone we can rely on when the baby gets here.
Speaker 1
Just keep ker in mind, she would love to do it.  How's your Chevelle coming along?
Speaker 2
Slowly but surely. I'm not spending a lot of money on it, but I keep an eye out for parts on Craigslist and Ebay, and occasionally visiting salvage yards. My only concern with Ella is that 5 seems awfully young. 
Speaker 1
I imagine parts are hard to come by.  Those are still popular cars and worth quite a bit when restored.
Speaker 2
Yeah, it's just a slow, steady project that I'm doing on the side. I'm in no hurry. Re Ella, are you sure she's capable of caring for a baby at such a young age?
Speaker 1
I must have mispoke if I said she is 5, she is 13. Sorry.
Speaker 2
Ah, that sounds more like it. I was wondering if Mark had more than one little girl, and Ella and the 5-year-old were two different kids.
Speaker 1
No, she is the only one. I would like to see the Chevelle sometime.
Speaker 2
Sure, you should come on over any time we're both off work and take a look at it! I'll enjoy having a chance to show it off! Might have a few beers too!
Speaker 1
That sounds like a plan to me, Just let me know when you're free.
Speaker 2
I'll be free this weekend. Hit me up if you are too!
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