It's not always about the sale
Puff_Dougie
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So, today I called a client to schedule an annual review of her investment accounts. While we were talking she told me that her husband is going in next month for a kidney transplant. About a year ago, we were discussing their need for additional life insurance and he applied for a policy. It was declined due to unusually high levels of creatinine in the labs, which can indicate kidney issues. He is a young, healthy guy and was surprised, but agreed to follow up with his doctor. Turns out he had a pretty serious issue, which would have gone undetected for a long time if he hadn't applied for the policy and been rejected. Didn't get the sale, but probably saved a young father's life. Think I'll have a cigar.
"When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name." - Charles Haddon Spurgeon
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Think you deserve a cigarPuff_Dougie said:So, today I called a client to schedule an annual review of her investment accounts. While we were talking she told me that her husband is going in next month for a kidney transplant. About a year ago, we were discussing their need for additional life insurance and he applied for a policy. It was declined due to unusually high levels of creatinine in the labs, which can indicate kidney issues. He is a young, healthy guy and was surprised, but agreed to follow up with his doctor. Turns out he had a pretty serious issue, which would have gone undetected for a long time if he hadn't applied for the policy and been rejected. Didn't get the sale, but probably saved a young father's life. Think I'll have a cigar.I know, You're a big dog and I'm on the list.
Let's eat, GrandMa. / Let's eat GrandMa. -- Punctuation saves livesIt'll be fine once the swelling goes down.
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"When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name." - Charles Haddon Spurgeon10 -
Many people owe their lives to random physicals.3
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Good story. Good news.
But what male still wears denim shorts?
Intelligence is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.
I like Oliva and Quesada (including Regius) a lot. I will smoke anything, though.4 -
"When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name." - Charles Haddon Spurgeon1 -
Rhamlin said:
Wearing some nowMartel said:Good story. Good news.
But what male still wears denim shorts?
Guys don't wear denim shorts anymore? Like, cut-offs?
I guess this whole "Romper" thing is really catching on.
Hmm, think I'll remain an anachronism.
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I have some denim shorts that I haven't worn in a few years since my son jort shamed me, 'nobody wears that **** anymore'. How would I know?A little dirt never hurt1
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I found a pair. In the bottom of my dresser while switching out some cold weather clothes for summer stuff. I can't even tell you when I wore them. It certainly hasn't been in this state (3 years) but I don't even remember wearing them in MS or TN. Why haven't donated these things after 8 years of not wearing them, I don't know.
Intelligence is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.
I like Oliva and Quesada (including Regius) a lot. I will smoke anything, though.0
