Since I graduated high school I have worked 6 days a week. We have finally decided to close shop on Mondays like the majority of the motorsports dealers in the midwest. Starting this Monday, Gena says I am semi-retired. I am good with that!
I love going to a garage sale, buying something for $20 and going past a pawn shop and deciding to take it in it to see what it is and what it is worth and they pay you $350 for it.
SCORE!
In Fumo Pax Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
@silvermouse said:
Now I am curious. What was that something?
They were gold plated collector ingots.
No real value for the gold, but they were some kind of collector thing.
People shied away from them, cause you could put a magnet on them and it would stick.
But me and my boys saw that even if there was a little collector value, might be worth $10 a piece and we might get $70 out of a $20 investment.
$50 a piece was unexpected.
In Fumo Pax Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
I love when things finally start looking like they are coming together and you get on a good swing of things.
I savor those moments, cause I know they may not last.
In Fumo Pax Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
Good topic, things that I love: My boys, I would die for them without hesitation.
My wife because she is my life.
The ocean, because once it has you enthralled in its magical world, it will never let you go.
Diving
Drinking sweet tea on by back porch during a summer night in the deep south.
Mom and Dad
Whiskey
My cigars
I've always been curious about art that attracts me. I love learning to make new stuff.
Lately it has been about color, balance, form, using the right paint and brushes, backgrounds, foregrounds, over painting, underpainting, realism, metallic paint, and the list goes on.
Went to the Salvador Dali museum in Tampa. Loved it!
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"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
@silvermouse said:
Thanks, Shawn, 74 years and haven't seen fit to kill anyone yet.
Unfortunately this world isn't always safe and sometimes, using force becomes necessity.
Folks will often say that their life experience justifies their views, while the guy next to them has seen the horrors of war and what man is capable of.
Neither are wrong, their views are swayed by what they have seen.
My belief is that there are evil people out there and protection is not only a good idea, but a necessity. My life experience sways my views.
In Fumo Pax Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
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Today I get go help with canoeing at Childrens Camp. One of my favorite things every year.
Don't let the wife know what you spend on guns, ammo or cigars.
I think this is awesome. Men with knowledge and experience helping teach the next generations.
"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17
Since I graduated high school I have worked 6 days a week. We have finally decided to close shop on Mondays like the majority of the motorsports dealers in the midwest. Starting this Monday, Gena says I am semi-retired. I am good with that!
Congratulations! Lol
Indian Summer. Mid-seventies for a few days in November.
Trapped in the People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts.
The smell of a cigar lounge
I love going to a garage sale, buying something for $20 and going past a pawn shop and deciding to take it in it to see what it is and what it is worth and they pay you $350 for it.
SCORE!
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
Now I am curious. What was that something?
That also means it’s true value is $700
MOW badge received.
They were gold plated collector ingots.
No real value for the gold, but they were some kind of collector thing.
People shied away from them, cause you could put a magnet on them and it would stick.
But me and my boys saw that even if there was a little collector value, might be worth $10 a piece and we might get $70 out of a $20 investment.
$50 a piece was unexpected.
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
Did I offend someone?
My post got flagged?
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
Don't worry, happens all the time. We got a flag happy fücker hanging out here lately.
Plus, everyone is on their pocket phones with their fat fingers.
Whem Im on ny phone, "Flag" is right mext to "agree".
I see what you mean. LOL
I love when things finally start looking like they are coming together and you get on a good swing of things.
I savor those moments, cause I know they may not last.
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
Cropdusting in the supermarket.
Trapped in the People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts.
I love putting on a jacket I haven't worn in a while and finding $250 in the pocket that the boss lady doesn't know about.
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
More cigars!
Trapped in the People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts.
Good topic, things that I love: My boys, I would die for them without hesitation.
My wife because she is my life.
The ocean, because once it has you enthralled in its magical world, it will never let you go.
Diving
Drinking sweet tea on by back porch during a summer night in the deep south.
Mom and Dad
Whiskey
My cigars
"Long ashes my friends."
I've always been curious about art that attracts me. I love learning to make new stuff.
Lately it has been about color, balance, form, using the right paint and brushes, backgrounds, foregrounds, over painting, underpainting, realism, metallic paint, and the list goes on.
Went to the Salvador Dali museum in Tampa. Loved it!
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
Not needing a gun to feel safe.
I've always thought the best tool we have for insuring our safety is our own decision making. Situational awareness and whatnot.
"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17
I sincerely hope it stays that way for you.
Trapped in the People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts.
Thanks, Shawn, 74 years and haven't seen fit to kill anyone yet.
Unfortunately this world isn't always safe and sometimes, using force becomes necessity.
Folks will often say that their life experience justifies their views, while the guy next to them has seen the horrors of war and what man is capable of.
Neither are wrong, their views are swayed by what they have seen.
My belief is that there are evil people out there and protection is not only a good idea, but a necessity. My life experience sways my views.
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
Been robbed at gunpoint once, by knife twice. Comes from working with the public too much. There comes a point when you decide to arm up.
Trapped in the People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts.
Edward,I wish I could say the same.
Trimming my fingernails, at work, on Sunday.
I know, You're a big dog and I'm on the list.
Let's eat, GrandMa. / Let's eat GrandMa. -- Punctuation saves lives
It'll be fine once the swelling goes down.