tuned4life Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 In some ways 2009 was the best year yet, in other ways the worst. Christmas for me was in June with the release of the Neil Young Archives Vol. 1. I thought Hell would freeze over before I saw that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ69 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Lets see; I had my heart valve replaced, my gall bladder removed, I had a stroke! I'd say that's a 10 out of 10 on the ole suck-o-meter! Thanx, Russ Not all bad news.....I'm still vertical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Still holding out for a turn-around. 3 days left, y'know... Knees and back feel like Hell. Been toying with upping my life insurance, and making my demise look "unintentional"...I don't think I'm really serious, I just want to be a good provider, which is hard right now, given my extremely physical job/skills (carpentry). I'd be way better off if I lost 80-100 lbs... Note: Don't worry about ol' fini!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 1. Retired 2. Sold my House Up North 3. Moved to FL 4. Got a great Deal on a House ! 5. 4 Miles from the Beach !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 aren't we a sad bunch--we'll a lucky bunch just to be able to post. i got divorced, got ran over by a truck while walking across the street, house foreclosed due to the divorce, credit ruined--again from divorce. but, i'm still alive. let's hope we all survive 2010 and can answer this question again next december. steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace168516 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Let's just say I can not wait for that calander to roll over and put an end to this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 The last of three kids graduated in May, and has a nice girlfriend. I have a third grandchild on the way, who will arrive around the end of Feb. I still have a job, and they managed to slip in a small raise this Fall. The house is paid for, which is nice. I'm engaged, and working on all the paperwork to get my fiancee into the U.S. I would say life is going ok at the moment. It could always be better, could always be worse. I am just trying to accept whatever God sends my way with joy. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Tough year business wise. In fact, very stressful. But life has been good this year. I finally figured out how to manage my injured back and I had very few issues with it this year for a change. Mine and my wife's health is good, we've got a nice home, we've kept busy all year and managed to pay the bills. No major bads. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted December 29, 2009 Moderators Share Posted December 29, 2009 OK, can't complain, it does no good anyway ! [:S] Also I have not assumed room temperature, that's a plus ! [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germerikan Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I will sum up our year with I am not answering the phone or going out of the house until 2010, scared the sky will fall on me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Let's see. My daughter graduated from college. My son is gamefully employed at a job with good benefits. My youngest daughter constantly surprises us with straight A's on her report cards (something I never managed). My wife and I both made more this year than any other year previously. From a personal prospective, '09s been's great. The country as a whole has not fared so well and I feel that I'm in the minority here. I count my blessings daily and realize that at any minute, things could head south fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted December 29, 2009 Moderators Share Posted December 29, 2009 Despite all of the ups this year, and there were many for me, 2009 will forever be the year my dad passed away. I'm ready to flip the calendar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 SO much life and activity was crammed into 2009 for me ..Overall, it was a fantastic year with huge leaps of personal growth. Highlights include: 1yr anniversary with my lovely, a trip to puerto rico, acquiring our little english bully Benson, and whisking Carl's RF-5's away before he had time to realize that he doesn't like his Heresies nearly as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 whisking Carl's RF-5's away before he had time to realize that he doesn't like his Heresies nearly as much. I'm glad my low point made your highlight list[] Seriously, I could not think of a better place for them. Have a great new year Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Pretty much unremarkable overall with some bright spots, my 401K is turning around nicely for the most part, Thanksgivnig and Christmas were a genuine joy this year. I am still planting daisies and not pushing them up so yeah for me it was not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myhamish Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 high point - finding a Yamaha RX-Z1 for $200 at a pawn shop low point - a couple months later - blowing the Yamaha RX-Z1 while playing a dts audio version of "The Captain and Me" by the Doobie Brothers - complete with a thunderous ripping sound, a flash of orange/blue light and no kidding - a small mushroom shaped cloud of smoke that hung over the receiver and stunk up the place. Slainte - Hamish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.reed21 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 This year was one of the most interesting years to all to my little book. I heavily expect to see the same "interesting" opertunities in the next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 This year was one of the most interesting years to all to my little book. I heavily expect to see the same "interesting" opertunities in the next year. Hangin w/ Groomie will certainly yield some "interesting" times for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 High points? Daughter graduated from high school after 2 years off and on with mononucleosis. Daughter decided to move to Orlando and do things "on my own" and "without Mom and Dad interfering in my personal life....". My thoughts! Great!!! Go now where no-one before you has ventured to tread!!! Heh, heh!!! Found the leak in the pool (after being told by the pool type people that I needed a complete new $5k in-ground pool plumbing system) Finally found a suitable unsuspecting candidate replacement to train, as on New Year's Eve I will have exactly 365 days left to go to retire!!! Low points.... My wife's father passed away. Was the last of our collective parents. Sad. I sympathize with Amy and all others for whom a parent passed this year. The wolf (Akila) passed away. Kids and wife went through the usual distress and mopery. We did get a replacement, Festus, who has fortunately taken their mind off Akila. He was 14 years old, born with hip displasia (as in no hip bones...) but got around pretty good all things being equal. All the animals were "bummed out". You could sense it. All of the animals (horses, dogs, cats and the donkey) all get along well together and you can tell when the "order of things" is not right with them. My wife and I both received pay cuts just to keep our jobs. County fired, let go, etc. 28 people, and in a county with only about 35,000 that's a lot of folks who had a bad Christmas. Due to Florida law, I cannot work for any employer who uses the State retirement system for at least 18 months (including "contractor"), so plans to do anything for which I am qualified when I retire are now moot points. My carpentry and woodworking skills are getting good, but not enough to be able to make up the difference in the paycheck.... Maybe I'll rob banks or something.... (JUST KIDDING!!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 1 full year with Jubilee(clones). Also scored a Garrard 301 so I've got it up and running. Spent more money on music this year than I have in the previous couple years. That is a good sign. Next year I have more simple goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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