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Old 04-29-2011, 07:29 PM   #21
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I saw the word kittens and had to reply. I'm new here, looking forward to reading some more crazy posts like this one!
Hey Groovy,

This made me realize how I neglected to ask you about kittens. And why you like them. Start over?

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Old 04-29-2011, 07:58 PM   #22
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I'm new here, looking forward to reading some more crazy posts like this one!
Oh, you are in luck! If you are looking for crazy posts, we have plenty of those!

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Old 04-30-2011, 04:07 AM   #23
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Old 05-22-2011, 07:56 PM   #24
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Sorry. I wanted to reply a while back, but kept getting distracted by final project, final exam or work. I like kittens because they're adorable. And, when they grow up, if you can survive their vicious attacks on your arms and furniture as well as their aerial assaults from on top of the fridge, you get to put them in a pot, and then into your belly. No?

I kid. Cats are nice ppl.

It's Sunday night. How to make the pain go away? Teetotaler here.

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Old 05-22-2011, 08:32 PM   #25
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In the short term, I'd be interested in hearing people's thoughts on pros/cons of partnering up w/ someone to buy an established fast food franchise, if anyone wants to offer. I've honestly never worked in a restaurant, but I do enjoy eating, if that counts for anything. I'm hoping franchise-offered training, the right partner(s) and a good manager could possibly allow me to be an absentee-owner...or at least an absent-minded owner.
Check out McDonald's or Burger King. I heard of one guy who owned 8 Burger Kings, so it wasn't that hands-on (at least for him).
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Old 04-19-2021, 02:08 PM   #26
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I decided at your age to put my nose to the grindstone and work for the man until I built up a big enough wad. I am pretty close now, but its been a slog. A different path might be better for you, but think about various paths before you choose one. With no wife or kids you have a lot more choices open to you.
Thanks for the advice, Brewer12345, and everyone else. I hope you've been well. The grindstone and wise investments got me to where I wanted to be financially a few months ago.

A few ideas that I found helpful along the way:
1) Listen, listen, listen. You can gain from others' thoughts, whether they're right or wrong.
2) Take calculated risks.
3) Accept advice gratefully, but make your own decisions.
4) You win some. You lose some. Sometimes life just sucks. Just make sure you don't lose everything.
5) Just because you mess up doesn't mean you're a 'bad' person. You're going to be judged a lot. Don't let it get to you. Keep on keeping on.
6) Maintain friendships. I've tried to be a good friend as much as possible, and it's paid back in spades.

I still have a long way to go intellectually, but now that I'm where I am financially, I'm starting to think about next steps. Maybe there's some way I can use that Biden infrastructure money to create a win-win-win situation.
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Old 04-19-2021, 02:23 PM   #27
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Wow, a 10 year old thread resurrected from the dead.
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Old 04-19-2021, 02:27 PM   #28
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Wow, a 10 year old thread resurrected from the dead.
Just wanted to give my thanks, and provide a brief update. Sorry for not providing updates along the way.
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Old 04-19-2021, 02:33 PM   #29
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Just wanted to give my thanks, and provide a brief update. Sorry for not providing updates along the way.
Not a problem, but unfortunately it appears every poster who responded to you back in 2011 is no longer active on the board.
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Not a problem, but unfortunately it appears every poster who responded to you back in 2011 is no longer active on the board.
Maybe they were all waiting for an update. If they return now, we’ll know for sure.
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Old 04-19-2021, 02:38 PM   #32
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Haha.

Maybe some of them will get an email notification about this thread and re-visit. I did glance through some folks' activity, and some have only been away a few months.
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Lol way to intro Groovy. Something to be learned
Do you DJ? Play in a band?
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Old 04-21-2021, 05:24 PM   #34
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Lol way to intro Groovy. Something to be learned
Do you DJ? Play in a band?
The intro part is a decade old.

I karaoke a little bit. People point and laugh at me when I do, as a sign of respect.
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Old 04-21-2021, 07:20 PM   #35
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The intro part is a decade old.

I karaoke a little bit. People point and laugh at me when I do, as a sign of respect.
Haha. Just noticed the decade bump.
Well it sounds like, you'll have plenty of time for karaoke!
Good advice from you further above. Keep us updated on your next steps. Don't wait another decade...
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