In Response to Re: Can an old dog learn new tricks? : No no, I just kept plodding on. 11306 points gained this month Sticky bun? Plural, please. Multi-plural in fact. The big BIG pre-Vegas diet starts on Thursday. I was under 12-7 when I went to Vegas on May 29 last year. I'm currently 14-4. Ugh. You & Team Degen all ready for Vegas? What date you going, where you staying? I strongly recommend a visit to WalMart on West Charlston Bvld in Vegas. They sell cracking T-Shirts of assorted hues & pastel shades at knockdown prices. It's where I get my Vegas apparel, & there's no stronger recommendation than that. Posted by Tikay10
Wow Tikay, I'm not sure I'm impressed with that weight gain. Then again you have stated a number of times you have been hitting the gym hard so maybe it's muscle. I'd be snap calling that.
Funny you mention about the T-shirts. Funny little story for you....
Last year while in Vegas I was walking between New York New York and MGM, over the bridge. I walked past a 'homeless' guy. Rather than the usual "Can you spare any change" he said to me "Where did you get that shirt? Gay-mart?"...It really cracked me up and I didn't have any cash on me so went to the ATM got him a coffee from Starbucks and give him the change.
Very much hoping to get to Vegas. Not sure I'll win a package but have talked about going at the same time as the sky crew, as so many friends will be in Vegas then. Be rude not to pay a visit the Walmart you mentioned too and get myself a new wardrope. Do you think this would help me to become a right sort?
In Response to Re: Can an old dog learn new tricks? : Wow Tikay, I'm not sure I'm impressed with that weight gain. Then again you have stated a number of times you have been hitting the gym hard so maybe it's muscle. I'd be snap calling that. Funny you mention about the T-shirts. Funny little story for you.... Last year while in Vegas I was walking between New York New York and MGM, over the bridge. I walked past a 'homeless' guy. Rather than the usual "Can you spare any change" he said to me "Where did you get that shirt? Gay-mart?"...It really cracked me up and I didn't have any cash on me so went to the ATM got him a coffee from Starbucks and give him the change. Very much hoping to get to Vegas. Not sure I'll win a package but have talked about going at the same time as the sky crew, as so many friends will be in Vegas then. Be rude not to pay a visit the Walmart you mentioned too and get myself a new wardrope. Do you think this would help me to become a right sort? Posted by Donttelmum
In Response to Re: Can an old dog learn new tricks? : Wow Tikay, I'm not sure I'm impressed with that weight gain. Then again you have stated a number of times you have been hitting the gym hard so maybe it's muscle. I'd be snap calling that. Funny you mention about the T-shirts. Funny little story for you.... Last year while in Vegas I was walking between New York New York and MGM, over the bridge. I walked past a 'homeless' guy. Rather than the usual "Can you spare any change" he said to me "Where did you get that shirt? Gay-mart?"...It really cracked me up and I didn't have any cash on me so went to the ATM got him a coffee from Starbucks and give him the change. Very much hoping to get to Vegas. Not sure I'll win a package but have talked about going at the same time as the sky crew, as so many friends will be in Vegas then. Be rude not to pay a visit the Walmart you mentioned too and get myself a new wardrope. Do you think this would help me to become a right sort? Posted by Donttelmum
Fine judge, was Mr Homeless Guy.
Please note - you may well become a "right sort", but I'm an "absolute sort". Very different thing, that.
In Response to Re: Can an old dog learn new tricks? : Wow Tikay, I'm not sure I'm impressed with that weight gain. Then again you have stated a number of times you have been hitting the gym hard so maybe it's muscle. I'd be snap calling that. Funny you mention about the T-shirts. Funny little story for you.... Last year while in Vegas I was walking between New York New York and MGM, over the bridge. I walked past a 'homeless' guy. Rather than the usual "Can you spare any change" he said to me "Where did you get that shirt? Gay-mart?"...It really cracked me up and I didn't have any cash on me so went to the ATM got him a coffee from Starbucks and give him the change. Very much hoping to get to Vegas. Not sure I'll win a package but have talked about going at the same time as the sky crew, as so many friends will be in Vegas then. Be rude not to pay a visit the Walmart you mentioned too and get myself a new wardrope. Do you think this would help me to become a right sort? Posted by Donttelmum
In Response to Re: Can an old dog learn new tricks? : I can believe it if he'd just finished a cash session and Rara had been on his table Posted by Jac35
I do not know if you saw it, Sky had a programme on Warren Buffett on Tuesday.
I did not watch it myself, but i know he is someone you admire, so , if you have Sky tv and can get the catch up service, go to Tuesday and it was on Sky Atlantic.
In Response to Re: Can an old dog learn new tricks? : I'm more than fine, never better in fact. We've moved from the flat to a small house, but the list of jobs needed doing, seem to be increasing. Beside that, I'm too busy trolling some old duffer on a weekend to play Take care xx Posted by Macacgirl1
Hi Tony, I do not know if you saw it, Sky had a programme on Warren Buffett on Tuesday. I did not watch it myself, but i know he is someone you admire, so , if you have Sky tv and can get the catch up service, go to Tuesday and it was on Sky Atlantic. Hope all is ok. Nick Posted by pompeynic
Best enjoyed with some pasta, bit of curry, roast dinner, chips, slice of pizza and some chicken nuggets.
In Response to Re: Can an old dog learn new tricks? : Best enjoyed with some pasta, bit of curry, roast dinner, chips, slice of pizza and some chicken nuggets. Posted by hhyftrftdr
Hi Tony, I do not know if you saw it, Sky had a programme on Warren Buffett on Tuesday. I did not watch it myself, but i know he is someone you admire, so , if you have Sky tv and can get the catch up service, go to Tuesday and it was on Sky Atlantic. Hope all is ok. Nick Posted by pompeynic
live your life backwards
Fast forward to a 70 year old you and ask yourself, how would you have liked to live. What things do you think were most important, and then go back to present day and live your life accordingly.
Focus on value versus cost, dont worry about the cost of books or seminars, ask yourself instead what is the value I will recieve here. Value versus cost always.
In Response to Re: Can an old dog learn new tricks? : live your life backwards Fast forward to a 70 year old you and ask yourself, how would you have liked to live. What things do you think were most important, and then go back to present day and live your life accordingly. Focus on value versus cost, dont worry about the cost of books or seminars, ask yourself instead what is the value I will recieve here. Value versus cost always. Posted by _kagawa_
I like this
Of course in Tikays case he would have to do a rewind
In Response to Re: Can an old dog learn new tricks? : live your life backwards Fast forward to a 70 year old you and ask yourself, how would you have liked to live. What things do you think were most important, and then go back to present day and live your life accordingly. Focus on value versus cost, dont worry about the cost of books or seminars, ask yourself instead what is the value I will recieve here. Value versus cost always. Posted by _kagawa_
Maybe Buffet should go back and pay what he owes the American people in taxes. Clever but smug .
Of course thats my opinion and that of many others.
In Response to Re: Can an old dog learn new tricks? : I'm more than fine, never better in fact. We've moved from the flat to a small house, but the list of jobs needed doing, seem to be increasing. Beside that, I'm too busy trolling some old duffer on a weekend to play Take care xx Posted by Macacgirl1
Hi Karen,
So pleased you are now OK. I do worry about your health, what with your age, & weight.
Sad news is that the DYM PLO8 games are almost dead, it's a struggle to get 3 tables going most nights, but no complaints, we had a good run.
Hi Tony, I do not know if you saw it, Sky had a programme on Warren Buffett on Tuesday. I did not watch it myself, but i know he is someone you admire, so , if you have Sky tv and can get the catch up service, go to Tuesday and it was on Sky Atlantic. Hope all is ok. Nick Posted by pompeynic
Wish I had seen that Nick. Think I've read every book about Warren, including all the authorised & unauthorised biographies. An extraordinary man in every way, there is no finer businessman on earth imo. All his accumulate wealth goes to charity when he dies, too.
He's 86 years old now, & his partner, Charlie, is 93. Charlie once said this gem as to how to judge a business or balance sheet;
"The liabilities are always 100% good. It's the assets you have to worry about."
If you enjoy reading, & business, you'll not find a better read than the Berkshire Hathaway collected Shareholder Letters, here;
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Please note - you may well become a "right sort", but I'm an "absolute sort". Very different thing, that.
So pleased you are now OK. I do worry about your health, what with your age, & weight.
Sad news is that the DYM PLO8 games are almost dead, it's a struggle to get 3 tables going most nights, but no complaints, we had a good run.
xx
He's 86 years old now, & his partner, Charlie, is 93. Charlie once said this gem as to how to judge a business or balance sheet;
"The liabilities are always 100% good. It's the assets you have to worry about."
If you enjoy reading, & business, you'll not find a better read than the Berkshire Hathaway collected Shareholder Letters, here;
http://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/letters.html
How are you now mate? Not seen you for ages. Hope your health is now OK, & all is well with you & your family.