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"...for what is your life? It is even a vapor that soon passes away." amen
"All that the South has ever desired was that the Union, as established by our forefathers, should be preserved, and that the government, as originally organized, should be administered in purity and truth." – Robert E. Lee
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Campfire 'Bwana
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"...for what is your life? It is even a vapor that soon passes away." To quote Warden Norton, "... like a fart in the wind".
Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile.
Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe)
Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.
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Campfire Kahuna
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I have considered becoming a hobo.
Time has to drag on for those guys right? Lol, My dad always said that when he grew up he wanted to be a "Bag Lady", Walk around with a shopping cart full of schit and annoy people. I can still see my Ma shaking her head.
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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Campfire Oracle
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The four years I was in high school seemed like half a lifetime . The last ten years have gone by like a blink of an eye. I'm not sure what icon I want laughter, or tears. Like a snowball rolling down hill.
The further it rolls the bigger it and faster it gets. Da hell you know ‘bout snowballs?
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender
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Campfire Oracle
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I’m compressed with getting through HS in 4 years!
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender
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Campfire 'Bwana
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I’m compressed with getting through HS in 4 years!
And - I'm betting that he even learned that he graduated FROM high school.
Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile.
Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe)
Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.
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Campfire 'Bwana
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I have considered becoming a hobo.
Time has to drag on for those guys right? I knew a guy who quit his job and took his entire family to live on the streets. They stayed in shelters and ate from soup kitchens. His wife was really fat; I wonder if she is now?
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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Campfire Oracle
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I’m compressed with getting through HS in 4 years!
And - I'm betting that he even learned that he graduated FROM high school. Not Richard. Meant in general. My two hardest school years were 7th grade!
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender
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Campfire 'Bwana
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I meant it as a compliment to him.
Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile.
Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe)
Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.
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Campfire Kahuna
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Campfire Kahuna
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These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
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Campfire Savant
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High school was the favorite time of my life. I played football, ran track, athletes had it made. I had plenty of girlfriends that were very friendly. I wish it had never ended.
Last edited by hanco; 07/16/19.
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Campfire Kahuna
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I was too skinny for football but I did very well in track and cross country. I never dated the 'top level' girls. There were plenty of good looking girls who didn't try to be 'in'. They were a lot more fun and not at all conceited.
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
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Campfire Tracker
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Didn’t mind high school at all. It was the classes I didn’t like. Raised on a farm so pitchin Schitt and driving tractor was my sports world. Life turned out fine so it’s all good. Ed k
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Campfire Ranger
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Paradox - time seems to be moving a lot faster but I'm moving a lot slower. Hmmm...
Gunnery, gunnery, gunnery. Hit the target, all else is twaddle!
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Campfire Ranger
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Interesting comments. Thanks.
My take is that time is infinite and specifically immeasurable by finite beings, but we do create markers, milestones, etc. The quickness, or slowness, with which it passes varies greatly with individuals and seems mostly measured by emotional experiences and certain achievements. We do seem to fool ourselves a bit in that regard. That roll of toilet paper does not really run out more quickly as it nears its end – that is an optical effect.
Some folks place much value on the effective the use of time – and talent, and energy, and wisdom, and relationships – and some place less value there, and do this with differing balances. My life has simply flown by at a rapid pace, including those HS and college years, but seldom do I pause to think about where it all has gone. Memories – good and not so good - are vivid and good usage has become more and more important. Every day is a challenge in that regard. YMMV.
NRA Member - Life, Benefactor, Patron
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Campfire 'Bwana
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When I turned 70 I asked my wife "How the hell did this happen?" "Bad Luck". she replied, dryly. I walked right into it.....
The only true cost of having a dog is its death.
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Campfire Savant
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Every day you wake up is a good day!
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Campfire Ranger
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If I wake up alive, I figure I'm a winner already. I did 4 years of High School and almost 4 years in Vietnam. I would not do High School over again.
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Campfire Tracker
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When you were 4 years old a year was a quarter of your life time at 70 it is 1/70 of your lifetime, etc. Do the Math.
"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling
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Campfire Ranger
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High school sucked. Did well (expected), moved away and never looked back.
The problem with getting older, by the time you really figure it out, its too late to start over.
Told stepson to get his nuts clipped at 16, that way his only life drama would be:
Do I take the blue Jeep out with the red bass boat, or do I take the red Jeep out with the blue bass boat.
He didn't listen. Has 3 kids now, close together.
Dumbass.
He will come over, and we will fire up the grill, drink beer................and he will shake his head laughin. " Damnit man, you were right "
I won't say anything, just hand him another beer.
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