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Was accepted into university today, the facility and course of her choice close to a large section of my family.
She is accepting then deferring for twelve months so that she can salt away thirty grand as a cushion (she already has saved eight grand), the lass has work, has been offered more work and also is in line for her firearms license this month, bar attendant (RSA, RCG) course next moth, senior first aid the next, chainsaw course the following month, then her forklift ticket and food handling course.
And has work and accommodation available near the university.
Yes, I am already suffering separation anxiety and trying to figure out when to fit in the pig and deer hunting!
These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.
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Outstanding!
Congrats and may God Bless her!!
Proud to be a true Sandlapper!!
Go Nats!!!!
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Damn hard to beat that. I am running two of three sons similar.
Conduct is the best proof of character.
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Congratulations to you and your daughter. As the parent of two successful adults I know how much time and effort is required to ensure a positive outcome.
What is a "firearms license"? Do you mean concealed carry permit?
Are you from another country where a license is required to own/use a firearm? I mean no disrespect.
KC
Wind in my hair, Sun on my face, I gazed at the wide open spaces, And I was at home.
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Was accepted into university today, the facility and course of her choice close to a large section of my family.
She is accepting then deferring for twelve months so that she can salt away thirty grand as a cushion (she already has saved eight grand), the lass has work, has been offered more work and also is in line for her firearms license this month, bar attendant (RSA, RCG) course next moth, senior first aid the next, chainsaw course the following month, then her forklift ticket and food handling course.
And has work and accommodation available near the university.
Yes, I am already suffering separation anxiety and trying to figure out when to fit in the pig and deer hunting!
Good on ya, Mate........ and the Lass as well.
Never holler whoa or look back in a tight place
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Good for you and her.
My son dropped out after his first quarter. Eight years later and he's still doing entry level stuff working on his first million. Just about broke our hearts, but let me retire about 3 years sooner than expected.
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“Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.”
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Congrats Stewie....
tough to let them grow up but we all have to endure that day...
you have a lot to be proud of....
I know many parents don't get to experience that...
"Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC
“Owning guns is not a right. If it were a right, it would be in the Constitution.” ~Alexandria Ocasio Cortez
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Mercy ceases to be a virtue when it enables further injustice. -Brent Weeks
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Congratulations to you and your daughter. As the parent of two successful adults I know how much time and effort is required to ensure a positive outcome.
What is a "firearms license"? Do you mean concealed carry permit?
Are you from another country where a license is required to own/use a firearm? I mean no disrespect.
KC
Australia.
Conduct is the best proof of character.
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You have every reason to be proud. 
Hunt with Class and Classics
Religion: A founder of The Church of Spray and Pray
Acquit v. t. To render a judgment in a murder case in San Francisco... EQUAL, adj. As bad as something else. Ambrose Bierce “The Devil's Dictionary”
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Good on ya, Mate........ and the Sheila Lass as well. Fixt! Congrats, Jim!
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
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American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
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Congratulations to the young lady, and her parents.
You parents, and she have put her on a forward-looking path.
God willing - it will work out well.
I've always been a curmudgeon - now I'm an old curmudgeon.
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
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Congratulations to you and your daughter. As the parent of two successful adults I know how much time and effort is required to ensure a positive outcome.
What is a "firearms license"? Do you mean concealed carry permit?
Are you from another country where a license is required to own/use a firearm? I mean no disrespect.
KC
Down Under. Never made the Alaskan choice, poor guy. Congratulations, Mr Stuart.
The only true cost of having a dog is its death.
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Congratulations!
Smiling here!
If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty
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Happy and proud for you
Few things equal the satisfaction of seeing a newborn babe become a respectable contributing adult
I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.
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Son of a liberal: " What did you do in the War On Terror, Daddy?"
Liberal father: " I fought the Americans, along with all the other liberals."
MOLON LABE
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Outstanding!
Congrats and may God Bless her!! Amen!
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Congrats to the young women. It's good to see that in this case the apple has fallen FAR from the tree.....
"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
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Nice job Pops, tell her congratulations for me.
Paul
"I'd rather see a sermon than hear a sermon".... D.A.D.
Trump Won!, Sandmann Won!, Rittenhouse Won!, Suck it Liberal Fuuktards.
molɔ̀ːn labé skýla
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An unemployed Jester, is nobody's Fool.
the only real difference between a good tracker and a bad tracker, is observation. all the same data is present for both. The rest, is understanding what you're seeing.
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
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Ex- USN (SS) '66-'69
Pro-Constitution.
LET'S GO BRANDON!!!
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Impressive. Well done, and congratulations!
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.
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Thank you fellas, missy read these replies and is pleased to know others feel as we...that you get out what you put in.
These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.
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JSTUART; Good morning to you sir, I see it's tomorrow in your part of the world and I'm guessing there's less snow there too - so I trust all else is well in your world. Thanks for sharing the family progress with us, it's nice both to keep up with members' family's growth and to see the next shift getting a good start. For a long time now I've felt that barring our beliefs regarding deities, the most important task we have in our time here is to do our utmost to create good replacement humans. For us it was certainly a moment of happiness and pride - for us and them - to see our girls become productive young members of society and though I rarely say it - I believe I know how you feel so well done sir. That said, for me the empty nest thing has been a tougher transition for me than my good wife somehow. Perhaps because it's tough learning how to be a Dad from so far away while adjusting to the fact so much time has passed. Anyway sir, all the very best to you and your entire family this year. Dwayne
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The most important stuff in life isn't "stuff"
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Congrats to your daughter. I know your family is proud of her. Wishing her lots of success in the future.
A gun in the hand is worth more than the entire police force on the phone.
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Bravo !
...all best luck and the brightest future !
GTC
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-- “Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.”- Mark Twain
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We know you are proud of the young lady, so pass on a hardy congratulations from us and give her a hug for good measure.
Old Turd- Deplorable- Unrepentant Murderer- Domestic Violent Extremist
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Excellent! Congrats to her and to you for guiding the way.
Camp is where you make it.
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Excellent! Congrats to you and your daughter both!
Speak softly and use a big bore...
Where's El Cid when we need him...
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Good on your daughter and you who steered her the right way.
We may know the time Ben Carson lied, but does anyone know the time Hillary Clinton told the truth?
Immersing oneself in progressive lieberalism is no different than bathing in the sewage of Hell.
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Sounds like a good kid, with a good head on her shoulders. Make sure she follows step 1 and 2, and she'll do great!
Fburgtx's 7-point plan for being successful in America.
1) Avoid drugs/alcohol
2) Don't get pregnant
3) Don't GET someone pregnant
4) Get an education/skill
5) Get a career/work hard/do it well
6) THEN get married
7) THEN get pregnant/get spouse pregnant
(Substitute Australia for America!)
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Sounds like a good kid, with a good head on her shoulders. Make sure she follows step 1 and 2, and she'll do great!
Fburgtx's 7-point plan for being successful in America.
1) Avoid drugs/alcohol
2) Don't get pregnant
3) Don't GET someone pregnant
4) Get an education/skill
5) Get a career/work hard/do it well
6) THEN get married
7) THEN get pregnant/get spouse pregnant
(Substitute Australia for America!)
I lucked it in with this lass as she doesn't drink, doesn't smoke, not interested in drugs, and doesn't shag around. She has made the decision to ignore boys 'til she has her education under wraps. Which will probably last 'til she is ensconced at Uni, but I have faith in her judgement as she has a remarkably level head on her shoulders. She does particularly like hunting and shooting with dad, what can I say, she is a dad's girl and I am immensely proud of her. (and it doesn't hurt her prospects that she is particularly attractive and healthy, her mum's input)
These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.
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The Karma bus always has an empty seat when it comes around.- High Brass
There's battle lines being drawn
Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
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Bloody bewty Stew !
Now that the hard works done, blow the froth of a coldie & fire up a Winny Blue !
Well done.
Paul.
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Congrats to you and yours, J.
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Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
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Well done all around, prep and college! You've done very well.
Congrats.
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JSTUART; Good morning to you sir, I see it's tomorrow in your part of the world and I'm guessing there's less snow there too - so I trust all else is well in your world. Thanks for sharing the family progress with us, it's nice both to keep up with members' family's growth and to see the next shift getting a good start. For a long time now I've felt that barring our beliefs regarding deities, the most important task we have in our time here is to do our utmost to create good replacement humans. For us it was certainly a moment of happiness and pride - for us and them - to see our girls become productive young members of society and though I rarely say it - I believe I know how you feel so well done sir. That said, for me the empty nest thing has been a tougher transition for me than my good wife somehow. Perhaps because it's tough learning how to be a Dad from so far away while adjusting to the fact so much time has passed. Anyway sir, all the very best to you and your entire family this year. Dwayne Very well put Dwayne from another father of girls, and JSTUART, well done sir. I will add, though, that regardless of distance between the nest and the hatchlings, I have learned one is never finished being a parent, and I'm glad for it.
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Good Great job JSTU!
When parents 'parent' the first 20 years, the next 20 are a helluva lot easier on everybody!
FJB & FJT
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