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We talked about that. His boss had said they have programs, but I'm not sure how long the indentured servitude would last or the details. Ryan is against it because if he gets a better offer upon graduation he wants to be able to consider it. Unlike his Dad, the boy is all about the green. Must be kin to you.  JM
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At 40 hours a week, employed by Chemical, each summer, he'd be well ahead of the game though,wouldn't he?
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
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JM - Sounds like your son has got his head on straight! I'm betting that he'll do well which ever way he chooses!
Speak softly and use a big bore...
Where's El Cid when we need him...
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At 40 hours a week, employed by Chemical, each summer, he'd be well ahead of the game though,wouldn't he? You would think...He rat holes a little money, but insists on having his own house, so lease payments and utilities soak up a bunch. He's got a good gig going now. Just hate to see it get scrambled over a chick. Oh well, I told him this a.m. he would be on his own making up the difference.
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I hear you,buddy. Seems as though the family has it's head on right,though. It will work out.
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
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If he wants it that bad, let him foot the difference. Note from college, son to father, return. "No mon, no fun, your son". "Too bad, so sad, your Dad".
The degree of my privacy is no business of yours.
What we've learned from history is that we haven't learned from it.
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He's got a good gig going now. Just hate to see it get scrambled over a chick.
JM: You'll have to have the " This is only ONE way chicks are expensive..." talk with him...
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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There are far worse things a man can do in his lifetime than what your son is considering.
Technology can be improved upon from generation to generation but we all have to go through the same learning curve on love, hate, lust, greed etc and no one can do it for us.
"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
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Suggest he wait a semester and see how he feels after that. All kinds of things that can go wrong. His education should be paramount, after all that's why he's there. If he wants to do it on his own just make sure he has all your advice (I'm sure he does already  ).
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I know your pain...
My 2nd son went to LSU and we had to pay out of state tuition fees.
It really hurt...
and we had 2 other sons in University in Texas... In State.
But we did it and we got past it.
Good luck
T
That which does not kill us makes us stronger
Friedrich Nietzsche
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Are you serious?????? At that age he should have been on his own for at least 8 years. Let him fend for himself!!
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Are you serious?????? At that age he should have been on his own for at least 8 years. Let him fend for himself!! Bungee kids. It happens.
The degree of my privacy is no business of yours.
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Keith...the kid is actually 19..Bob made a bet and well....you know.... 
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Bob lied to me?  .............hmmmm wait until this fall antelope hunting.....yes Bob that buck is a good one...trust me....  ......hmmm Bob horns must have fell off somehwere after you shot!
Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.
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John, Here's whatcha do. Tell Ryan to buy a leopard print thong. Then ......................... Do a little dance, make a little love. And ....................... Have him tell her to transfer to his college. This is straight out of the Poobah playbook. It'll work. Trust me.
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I don't know. He sounds like a pretty smart young man with a plan to me. He'll be fine JM and better for the experience. Doing things your parents think are foolish for an LSU babe huh? I think I can relate....
NRA Lifer
"It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rare." - Mark Twain
"Everybody has principles... until they are an inconvenience." - Me
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I can swing up to Baton Rouge this weekend and do some pile driving and email you some pics for the boy if that will help. I'll pay you too! LOL. A little background: He's 19 yrs. old, will be 20 in May. He maintains a B average and works 30 hrs a week from Feb thru May then 40 hrs throughout the summer every year @ Helena Chemical. He has worked there since he was 15 and his degree will be in Ag. Science, as they have offered him a Chemical Rep job when he graduates. Great company and they have really helped and looked after him. The Reps make a killing. He didn't ask for any additional help when he sprung this on me and said he could make it work. I'm just a little worried. I don't want him saddled with student loan debt coming out of school. Chances are the girl will be gone by then and he'll have a nice fat monthly note to remind him of her. JM Youth is wasted on the young, sigh.........
Faith and love of others knows no mileage nor bounds. That's simply the way it is.
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After the game is over, the king and the pawn go into the same box.
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That is one of your finer points, always willing to help!
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John, Here's whatcha do. Tell Ryan to buy a leopard print thong. Then ......................... Do a little dance, make a little love. And ....................... Have him tell her to transfer to his college. This is straight out of the Poobah playbook. It'll work. Trust me. Now that should his attention. I second the motion.
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I know I have the correct answer for you JM, I just don't have enough pertinent info to work with.
if you have any scantily clad pix of the young lady in question I believe we could offer better advice to you. Kapisch?
you can thank me later
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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