Full Version: Really, it's that simple
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#1]
1 Mar 2007
To: ALL
.......if we let it be that simple.
Today while walking Tasha, my dalmation, I came upon a man I had not seen for some time, yet have known for many years.
He has aged quite a bit and doesn't walk as well as he once did.
I said "Hi, how are you"
He said " I'm GREAT! The sun came up. And I got up. What more do you need"
The simplicity of that statement struck me hard because of it's simple truth.
Now why do we have to wait until THAT time of our life to let it be so? Why can we not cut through the complexities that we as a society have created and just be happy that......
The Sun came up. And I got up. And what more do I need?
Just my two cents. Want change?
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#2]
1 Mar 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#1] 1 Mar 2007
Life's not that simple. One needs nourishment to be able to live to get up with the sun. It takes a living to pay for nourishment or to keep from becoming a begger.
WILL ENGRAVE 4 FOOD!
EDITED: 1 Mar 2007 by DATAKES
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#3]
1 Mar 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#2] 1 Mar 2007
That's my point. It COULD be that simple. Food. Shelter. Clothing.
That is ALL we need. However, our society has decided that "shelter" equates to a 4000 sq foot house. Food equates to "fine dining" and if you clothing isn't gucci or calvin klien forget it.
I realize that it cannot be broken down to the smallest demonitator in the this day and age, however it does not need to be so complex either
Now that will cost you another nickel for the additional two cents. B-)
( laugh goes here)
From: Vicky (ANDERI) [#4]
1 Mar 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#3] 1 Mar 2007
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#5]
1 Mar 2007
To: Vicky (ANDERI) [#4] 1 Mar 2007
Vicky,
Thank you for making my point B-)
From: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#6]
1 Mar 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#3] 1 Mar 2007
I think it's also about the choices you make and the perspective with which you look at those choices.
My inlaws have 2- 4000+ sq. ft homes, eat the finest foods and wear only expensive clothes...
They are 2 of the most miserable people I have ever known.....
It's up to you to figure out what makes you happy. It's up to you be happy about just getting up and starting your day.
Don't worry about what makes the rest of the world happy..they don't have to live in your shoes. Only you do... ;-)
For the record, I agree with you 100%. The simple things in life should be what gives us our greatest joy.
That's why some of my happiest days are when the only thing that goes righ in the day is that all of the socks that go into the laundry,come back out again. :-)
I could care less what kind of socks they are.
i'll give you change if you want it ;-)
Becky
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#7]
1 Mar 2007
To: ALL
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#8]
1 Mar 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#7] 1 Mar 2007
Oh My. Here we go...with your "rye" sense of humor.
(Hey! It's MY thread, it has my permission to go off track with "half baked" puns.)
From: UncleSteve [#9]
1 Mar 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#8] 1 Mar 2007
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#10]
1 Mar 2007
To: UncleSteve [#9] 1 Mar 2007
Somebody shoot him
From: UncleSteve [#11]
1 Mar 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#10] 1 Mar 2007
YOU are the one that opened it up for the buns, er, puns.... Poi Boy! :O)
From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#12]
1 Mar 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#3] 1 Mar 2007
And enough money saved up so we continue to have food shelter and clothing when we either can't or don't want to work every day to pay for that day's food, shelter, and clothing.
I don't want to be eating bread and water when I get "old" (assuming I make it).
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#13]
1 Mar 2007
To: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#12] 1 Mar 2007
Yep
From: Barbara (RGILE) [#14]
2 Mar 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#13] 2 Mar 2007
I had an old friend that always said the same thing when asked "how are you today" his reply, well you know me "Everyday's a holiday, every meal's a feast" ! I always loved that one.
It's attitudes like his, and like Chuck's friend, that makes a nicer world to be in.
Barb
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#15]
2 Mar 2007
To: Barbara (RGILE) [#14] 2 Mar 2007
Yes it is. I admire folks that can keep up that attitude at all times. I wish I could......imagine a world were everyone thought like that?
"It's easy if you try" -John Lennon
From: swede (BRUCE_LARSON) [#16]
2 Mar 2007
To: ALL
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#17]
2 Mar 2007
To: swede (BRUCE_LARSON) [#16] 3 Mar 2007
EDITED: 2 Mar 2007 by DATAKES
From: UncleSteve [#18]
2 Mar 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#17] 3 Mar 2007
At that point, I don't think it really matters anymore..... :/
From: swede (BRUCE_LARSON) [#19]
3 Mar 2007
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From: laserlady [#20]
3 Mar 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#1] 3 Mar 2007
Chuck,
I've tried to send you a PM about this, but it isn't showing up in my outbox, so I'm not sure you are going to get it, so I'm posting this.
We have a friend/customer in Hawaii for whom we will be turning pens for sale on his ranch. He has a "dude" ranch on one of the islands (I don't know which one as yet) and has access to almost unlimited amounts of wood. He wants to make items from the wood on the ranch to sell in his gift shop as souvenirs of their visits. I told him that you have laser equipment, but I'm not sure what else you have. He's interested in some CNC work - perhaps picture frames engraved with the ranch logo, or other items. I gave him your name and the name of your company. Will you let me know what other equipment you have that you might be able to work with him on?
Thanks, I appreciate your help.
Nancy Laird