Posted by unc on January 29, 2019 at 10:38:05 from (69.168.163.160):
In Reply to: How Big is YOUR Dream posted by olgentdc on January 28, 2019 at 19:35:20:
Life has been "a box of chocolates" alright. Looking back, I'm thankful for having good teachers, friends and mentors, who offered good advice, rather than demanded I do things their way.
As long as I can remember, I loved anything mechanical and the tools to make and repair things. I can finally pick and choose the work I do, and have my little house and farm, and a pretty dandy machine shop. I don't plan to officially retire, and given good health, I probably never will.
I never wanted to be president, prime minister, or potentate. I'm pretty happy doing skilled work for appreciative customers. I have far more material "stuff" than I need, but keep some nice things that I enjoy.
I'm the child of depression era parents and grandparents, and inherited their values. A newer truck might be nice, but I don't really need it. I spend far too much on machine tools, but rationalize them by thinking "I can use that to make money". Don't ask me to explain the yard full of tractors!
Accumulating stuff has become less important, and appreciating good people more so. After a neighbouring farmer friend passed away a few years ago, I had a long talk with a favourite pastor on the subject of contentment. Some folks have lots and are never happy, some have very little and go through life with a great attitude.
Well, it's time to get off the computer and head into the city. I need a used stainless steel sink, some shop doodads, and musn't forget some fresh suet blocks for the tweety birds. It's not too cold, the roads are dry, and I'm heading out to do fun stuff. Life is good. unc
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