You're entitled to play down your part in this forum year, and acknowledging the part others play in the success of an enterprise is the essence of leadership, but the rest of us can honour the roles of both you and the moderators equally.
(Apologies in advance for the long winded one…it’s the end of the night and who knows when I’ll get on here next…)
Well…..a perfect time for me to actually inject myself into this conversation! Like a bad family dinner that just changes moods INSTANTLY when you start talking about the black sheep in the family…! The COVID conversation is never going to be a fun one, on ANY side of the fence.
A wiser escort once told me…never vent your true feelings about politics or any of their derivatives on this forum…because you’ll immediately ostracize half(or more) of the people who regularly post. In addition, he said the best posture was to assume that everyone here is better educated, and has more diverse life experiences then you.
Well, he was absolutely correct on the latter- I find that the average person I’ve connected with from here is a standout, on virtually any rubric you use. On the former…he broke his own rule of wisdom and promptly got himself banned for clashing with the previous forum owner.
So anyhow….now that we’ve got that little ‘aside’ about politics and it’s ugly stepchild Coronavirus out of the way(I’ll comment once on it by saying it forcibly changed my life…but probably for the better, in the long run), I’d like to just give a tremendous ‘Thank You’ to all of those who commented for me ‘in absentia’, by keeping my little memories alive and well.
Physically- I feel I’m in great shape; having a more grounded life and the ability to control your meals makes for a huge difference. Negatively offsetting a lot of these physical ‘gains’, is clearly the fact that I’ve drank to a far larger amount during COVID, then prior. Coping mechanism. However, I’d like to think I have it under control; as I have to function 5-6 days a week as a well driller / installer; and then a night or two dancing. Factor in 1-3 clients if I’m able to accommodate….and it’s a life. Not a great life; but tons of potential for a future in the company(owned by one of my best friends, a fucking stud himself IMO). He’s nearly doubled his numbers since I came onboard, while also lowering his advertising budget- because the repeat work from his past 7 years is snowballing with momentum. Each year will get progressively better, as long as we stay sharp.
For those of you around the country who’ve wanted to see me…trust me…I want to see you too. I wish I could be traveling around like I used to; but those days are most likely behind me. I may detach out a two 3 or 4 day jaunts a month to the larger areas, like San Fran, LA, Chicago, Florida, Chicago, or DC. Or, if those of you out there are able to get to NYC or Boston, I can come down with little to no problem, if you can host. Alternatively, if you are able to take the train to Hartford or have a car, you’re welcome at my house….if you can contend with two 12 lb. balls of fluff. Brave that gauntlet, and I’ll gladly entertain you with tons of free time, and a meal…nobody leaves this house without eating…
Will try to find the time to get on here more….the web domain had seemed to shift, and I didn’t follow it as aggressively as I should have.
Am back now- will certainly try to stay current! Much love to all of you for keeping this hobby as alive as possible. ❤️
Correction: Those who are adamant to not following the government’s policies for the greater good of all should not benefit from the government’s care once they realize that their arrogant, petulant, dogmatic, ignorant beliefs were false and stupid.
If someone feels so strongly about standing firmly against the vaccinations, then “stand in your truth”, and die with some dignity, in honor of your beliefs, and refuse the hospitals care, just like you refused their preventative care.
Because of what everyone else has mentioned above, I don't even bother trying to park at or near Johnson's on a Friday or Saturday night. I just Uber or taxi. On other nights I'll park, but like others said it may be a block away. Le Boy and Boardwalk always have plenty of parking. LeBoy previously used to charge for mandatory valet, but on my last visit in January 2021 valet was complementary, but I tipped as is custumary
