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MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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Tony the Tigger said:
Been busy and tired. By the time I return the trailer at 9:30AM, we’ll have everything moved out of the old store. Just have to go back to clean/spackle/paint.

And finish setting up the new store. Still waiting on ppwk for the license, but we are about halfway set up. Lots of little things to do. As you guys know better than most, details matter.

So far, not looking great with the landlords/deposit. Don’t even want to get into it until I know more. There’s an email from them I’ll need to read tomorrow.
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I've been wanting to check in with you to see how things were going, but I knew that you'd be crazy busy with the store moving, etc. From what you said, that seems to be coming along nicely, and that's good news. :)

As for the lease for the other space, I was hoping that wouldn't be so bad, but I'm not surprised that it appears he's not budging from the original signed lease agreement. I've rented (apartments) my entire adult life, and leases can be tough to break, unless you have a person lined up who could take over, or if they allow you to sub-let through your existing lease to another party. (Some landlords allow that, but not all.)

Praying some sort of compromise can help you out there.
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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donaldtoo said:
I don’t remember it havin’ to do with any kinda’ “Texas Time Warp”...! ;)

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All those years we actually flew from either Alabama to Texas and back, or from California to Texas and back. Pretty sure it just had to do with what my folks thought was appropriate for our family at the time.
Did y’all take “Love Planes” back then...?! :cyclops:
I wouldn’t know, as I’m not and early, mid-century boomerllinnial...!!!!! :D:hilarious:;)
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No, I was in College before I ever stepped foot on a plane. The reason was that my father was an airplane mechanic in WWII and he never in his life of 74 years set foot on an airplane other then to fix them. All I ever heard from him was "I know what can go wrong with them". So if he couldn't drive there, he basically didn't need to go.

However, having had that stamped into my brain from my early years, I was quite alert when I was flying places. I know from photo's that in the early days of commercial passenger flight, it was all very formal, but, then again most of the people that flew were elite, status seeking people that wanted to out do their neighbors by purchases, clothing and activities. I had heard about the semi-formal wear but, flying was uncomfortable enough without also being uncomfortable in our personal attire. We didn't fly in ragged clothes or unwashed, but, from the first day I was on a plane clear through to the most recent time in November of 2015 no one was worried about dress codes.
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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With the number of posts from Women saying that they are as uncouth as men, I'm afraid I have gone into a deep depression. I still had hope that at least one of the two possible genders was civilized, but, now you tell me that isn't true. I'm bewildered to say the least. 🤨😞😩🤯
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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Gabe1 said:
Yeah, the Baby Boomers changed air travel attire here in Chicago long before the 70's here in Illinois for the consumer. We were in jeans in the 70's already.
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You're welcome. It was the advent of jet travel, larger planes and more affordable rates that pushed the elite to the "First Class Section" and left the rest of the plane as a cattle shuttle. I, for one, am thankful.
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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Rista1313 said:
I didn't say all millennial are pieces of work, just my stepsons. And please don't mistake, I love them to pieces... but one thinks a part time job at a laundry mat is a career, and the other thinks being a pothead is fun, and changes jobs more than he changes underwear because he has not got the concept that it's very rare that you are going to find a job that you love. A job for most people is means to an end, and only the very lucky few get to do what they love or are passionate about. I'm hoping one day he will realize what he loves to do, needs certification and go to school. The laundry mat kid... well he got married this spring, and his wife will be the one that carries the financials in their relationship. I just hope she doesn't get sick of him not pulling his weight in the money department. Also, this is not how we raised them (or I have to believe their mom didn't raise them like this either, as she was hard working when she lived here) So, I'm not quite sure what went wrong, but I do know from what the youngest has told us... that they filled their heads in school with this, "don't settle for a job unless you love it" garbage. So putting a little blame on the schools for not setting realistic life expectations.

I have other thoughts, but I need to get on the road for work... (at the same place every day for the last 17 years...)
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Sounds a little like they're going through a growing pains stage. ;) Some people mature later than others, and that's happened in every generation to date. Reminds me a bit of my two brothers. Years ago, one was a hippie and a drifter for a few years. The other brother was a Marine. Talk about polar opposites! :p

After a few years, my hippie bro had to face reality that if he needed to survive in this world, he really needed some sort of decent paying career. It didn't have to be a suit and tie one, like my father had--that would have never jived with his principles. Bro was talented in carpentry and developed his skills. Ended up eventually running his own 1-man business where he made his own schedule, etc. Worked out well for him. In conclusion, sometimes it takes a while for some people to figure out things, and find creative solutions that work for them. :happy:
 
Rista1313

Rista1313

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MinnieM123 said:
Sounds a little like they're going through a growing pains stage. ;) Some people mature later than others, and that's happened in every generation to date. Reminds me a bit of my two brothers. Years ago, one was a hippie and a drifter for a few years. The other brother was a Marine. Talk about polar opposites! :p

After a few years, my hippie bro had to face reality that if he needed to survive in this world, he really needed some sort of decent paying career. It didn't have to be a suit and tie one, like my father had--that would have never jived with his principles. Bro was talented in carpentry and developed his skills. Ended up eventually running his own 1-man business where he made his own schedule, etc. Worked out well for him. In conclusion, sometimes it takes a while for some people to figure out things, and find creative solutions that work for them. :happy:
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I can see that happening... I can see Laundry boys wife getting pregnant and him suddenly being slap in the face with reality that he needs a full time job with benefits. Not sure what he will do, but like your brother it will have to be something jiving within his lifestyle. Pothead really likes working on cars... once he realizes he can just do a short stint at school and get his certifications, he will be able to make a decent living. Either with a shop, or opening his own.

So you may be right.. I just need to give them more time to grow up before I deem them hopeless lost causes.
 

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