All I know is that more than a few people on this board genuinely hate Fatty, and that is HARD to accomplish. I don't hate him personally, but I also rarely post in his threads or have much to comment on what he says.
His words; not mine. He told me I was like his internet big brother. Moes is a good guy, but he's far more jaded than he used to be, and that's a shame. I b**** & whine, etc. but I truly love life. And I've been screwed over sooo many times! Good always outweighs the bad. The people who helped me today? Awesome.
I feel sorry for you. Hopeful you become more optimistic. You have zero idea the humanity I saw today when I was tearing down my mom's house.
I've been in finance my entire career. You build a book of business; and it can be taken, especially with me; I love cold-calling; loathe hand-holding. I've always tried to pivot that. But I'm in a crazy business. I know several folks that went to federal prison; as long as 60 years. One of my best friends is in for 45 years. It's insane.
I'm not really jaded anymore. Life threw the curve and it was good for me. I got lucky and ended up better off somehow. I dont have much time for the peacock **** around here these days, mostly because I'm too busy doing dad stuff while trying to get to know my own dad, plus this forum lacks that older soul, subtle sarcasm and downright goofiness that made it so endearing for years. I am glad to see from tragedy come so much togetherness in Houston. Great people make great cities. Happiness does exist in helping others. Gratitude is a pretty useless without reciprocity. Pass on the good vibes throughout the city.
You realize I've always been a fan of yours, and was disappointed when things went awry. I'm always good trying to help you out. ****; I've known you since you were a teenager? You may have outgrown me, but I'm still on your side whenever you need it.
And folks: We have such a fantasic crew here. Please respect and enjoy how cool this site it when it comes to charity! It has been amazing. Houston is the best City in the World!
I know you blew me off after an offensive comment I made, and that's fair. But it was a flippant inappropriate comment. And you knew I did that crap already. Would love to grab lunch with you if you're up for it.
You're the kind of person who doesn't think twice about throwing out an off-hand remark and I've always appreciated that. There is always that fine line between offensive remarks and blatant disregard for human compassion I suppose. I'm not batting 1000 either. I guess you missed where I decided to pack up and leave Texas at the end of last year. I'm closer to Alaska now than the Lone Star state. As for the blowing off, a lot was blown off around that time, including my own sanity, briefly. Most of my friends here barely saw me much before I left, again, for the best. I know my place now. Let the bygones be gone.
Where you at now? I lived in AK and know plenty of folk in the Northwest, although they're all my age.
My family and I are currently residing in the Spokane Washington area. Couple of hours away from my folks and siblings in Western Montana. It is a beautiful part of the country, although currently being ravaged by wildfires.
