Well friends i am back. Life has slowed down a little bit so i will be on. I am sure much has changed. I look forward to meeting some new people. Don't be shy. say hello.
Today a friend approached me and asked an unusual favor. He said can you build me a bunker. I told him yes i could. I can fabricate about anything. (before i go any further i will say i do not discriminate against anyone for their beliefs or claim their beliefs as my own). He said that with his beliefs and following the texts of his religion he believes bad things are coming and soon. Whether or not something happens i do think that the bunker is a good idea. For the cost it gives great piece of mind.After thinking about it i decided to do it. Even if there isn't anything biblical that happens, his family can use it in case of natural disasters or if something happens to their current home. The conversation did make me question my own preparedness. This year is supposed to be above average snow fall for us. think i better stock up on supplies. Better to be ready.
I work a full time job doing industrial maintenance. A couple of people have asked about my business. I have an online sales business. Also rent out space from local business and sell stuff there. I specialize in antiques and primitives but buy and sell everything under the sun . I have decided to give it up though. It consumes too much time from my personal life. Missed out on a lot of things and has ruined a few relationships. Will still do appraisals. Going to take a vacation, first one in years
I saw something on tv, a small blurb about pre arranged marriages and people marrying complete strangers. Didn't get to watch much of it but it was interesting. Wasn't sure how to feel about it. My grandfather always told me marry for money and work on love. Kinda the principle of this show. If it wasn't a forced marriage by some family contract I don't know if I would oppose it. Was also informed some places your marriage license expires and you have to renew it. I love this concept. It would sure cut down the divorce rates.
Hello everyone. I am back. Had a good run but it just didn't work out. Curious if any of the old friends are still on here and anxious to make some new ones.
I need to start out and say that I live in town of less than 200 homes for those who don't know I have a small sales business. I will buy and sell just about anything. Months ago I purchased a baby grand piano. For months I have been trying to sell it online, the town were I work and other places. Today I took it to an auction house in another state and still no luck selling it. When I get home i just left it sit on the trailer, feeling defeated. One of the neighbors flags down my housekeeper to try and buy it. Had to laugh at the fact that it has been advertised to millions nationwide but sold a few doors down in the middle of nowhere.
Getting a motorcycle license and a motorcycle has been one of those things on my bucket list. Last weekend I took some motorcycle classes. Scored highest in my class. Made me proud. Have all my safety gear. Now looking for a bike. Leaning hard towards on of the victory 8ball bikes. Love the feeling of cruising. Are there any other motorcycle enthusiasts here?
I have posted many blogs about my business. Its success and failures. After sitting down and thinking long and hard i believe i am ready to throw in the towel and call it quits. Give my half back to my partner and be done with it. I can continue to buy and sell successfully. I plan on selling at other consignment shops. I was thinking to myself. I am not taking home any $$ as an owner from this business. all that i make has been from my sales as a consignor. So by being just a consignor i still make all the money i was making before. BUT i don't have the headaches, bills and other issues that come with being a store owner. Brilliant! yes i know. Anyone want to buy some cheap stuff? Lol i am just kidding. If i owned the building i am in rather than renting it maybe another story. Plus it will be nice to work just a normal 40-50 hour work week. Gives me time to work on the house. Spend time with friends and family. Hopefully find a good woman. I initially was hesitant and viewed bowing out as a failure. After reviewing the facts i decided i would be successful by doing the same thing and freeing up 160 hours a month. I haven't been on the blogs in the last week or so. Its nice to see so many new faces.
I have been in a funk since the store was broke into and robbed. Today i was finally able to focus long enough to do some ebay listings. Only 2 but thats a vast improvement from the big goose egg of weeks past. Hopefully tomorrow is the day to rock and roll. Getting a new... well new to me car on monday. parking my 12 mpg truck for a 30 mpg car :). It will be nice to save some gas $$
This year is quickly coming to an end. I am considering using my income taxes to buy a trip overseas or possibly a cruise. i will be getting my passport soon. Where should i go and why. Please don't send me alone to a deserted island with 100 lonely women i need to make it back alive and not exhausted. I am up for a challenge and taking in some local culture. I love good but hey who doesn't.
I am not really a religious fella. Growing up my mother took me to different christian religions. The only thing that really got through or i took to heart is do more for others than you do for yourself. And basically live a good life. I remember we had a homework assignment to memorize a bible verse, i believe i was 7 at the time. Mine was john 3:16. Its weird i still remember it. I also find myself thinking about it from time to time. Friends told me to go to church to find a good woman. Personally i find it would be immoral and wrong of me to start a relationship based on views that are perceived to be my own but are not. I don't really expect a response on this one. These blogs have been my daily journal. I realize with my life choices i am a little disconnected from the normal social scene. This is the next best thing. Well i am off to have dinner with friends and maybe a few beers. New blog on Monday. Who knows what the weekend will hold. My sister sent me on facebook, the 13th is officially no bra day in support of breast cancer awareness. Ladies set the ta tas free
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I am very pro being free. cant wait to see what sunday brings lol
Sometimes i wonder if i am too honest on these post. I do go into detail and try not to hold back. If i am lucky enough to develop a relationship from it i would rather it be from honesty up front, than the lies some people portrait. (not calling anyone out, I just know there are some shady people out there). This week i am finding is a little more like a roller coaster than most. In a previous post i mentioned i had bought a house, the deal went south, some people might end up homeless it was a nightmare. Monday i got some closure. After Months of grueling research and collecting data my attorney and i approached a state official with the matter. The state official seems to be in favor of pursing a criminal case against the people. So there will be some justice. I will probably never get my money back but the family will not be homeless so that was worth all the effort. I have been dreading going into my store. I am still having issues focusing on the task at hand. Seems like when we got broke into it affected us more than expected. With the new location and new name the business is very much in the start up phase. barely scraping by. I know if my business partner and i were on the same page we would be more successful but that is not an option. Breaking even just does not pay the bills or put food on the table so i must make a decision. They refuse to sell out. So I must either sell out or we will just have to close down. I cant afford to buy them out at this point but we are running out of time, money and options. I wish at times like this i had the support of someone else. America is the land of opportunity but it is expensive and tough to do it by yourself. I realize i am making some excuses but its the truth. I know ultimately only i can decide what to do. No matter what it is a tough choice... What to do... What to do...
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