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What a nice PIF! I'm in, I can always use more smiles in my life.
Sorry, no dogs yet. Another year or so and the baby will be big enough for a little basset hound pup. But words of wisdom, that I have. I was once told the best way to get through hard times was through hard work. Boy, did I want to punch the SOB in the nose when he told me that. But damn if he wasn't right.
Sorry, no dogs yet. Another year or so and the baby will be big enough for a little basset hound pup. But words of wisdom, that I have. I was once told the best way to get through hard times was through hard work. Boy, did I want to punch the SOB in the nose when he told me that. But damn if he wasn't right.
I'm in !! words of wisdom given to me, If you try to chase something it only gets further away ,if you wait for it you will catch it. Words from my late grandfather an avid fisherman and hunter.
I’m in. I need a smile. Words of wisdom: when I was a young teenager and had just done something incredibly stupid my Dad told me the following: “You have to live with your decisions. The person you have to face every day in the mirror when you shave will let you know if they were the right ones.”
Retired Marine (veteran).
Retired Marine (veteran).
Steve you are making it very hard to resist! 
Wonderful PIF!!
Photos brought my smile today!!
Respectfully not in.
Photos brought my smile today!!
Respectfully not in.
Oops! Forgot I'm a front line worker and we're allowed to enter twice. But to make it more fair, the other words of wisdom. Good enough is good enough. Perfect is a worthy goal, but usually a pain in the [body part] and not always worth the effort.
Respectfully not in, as I just won a PIF. But those are some great looking brushes!
I'm in, and I could sure use a smile. Thanks for the great PIF!
I read something a long time ago that has always stuck with me...
We all only get so much time in this life, and you can't bank it up.
I read something a long time ago that has always stuck with me...
Henry David Thoreau said:
We all only get so much time in this life, and you can't bank it up.
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In as I can use a smile this week, not only have to deal with a virus, now the politicians are getting involved.
Words of advice I have adapted as a firefighter (originally from an astronaut) "there is nothing so bad a firefighter can't make it worse"
and now my granddaughters dog that lived with us for 9 months last year we face-timed her yesterday and Bella ran to the door waiting for us...
Words of advice I have adapted as a firefighter (originally from an astronaut) "there is nothing so bad a firefighter can't make it worse"
and now my granddaughters dog that lived with us for 9 months last year we face-timed her yesterday and Bella ran to the door waiting for us...
Great PIF.
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Sammy circa 1981. Great dog. He liked his old bath mat and flat basketballs.
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Matthew 6:6 | NIV
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Sammy circa 1981. Great dog. He liked his old bath mat and flat basketballs.
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Matthew 6:6 | NIV
I am in. I could use a smile.
We were told next Monday we could resume some more normal working set ups but it sounds like that will probably be moved back a week or probably 2.
I am not sure it's advice but I always took it as such. He always told me toys and vacations must be paid for before you can have them. Pay cash and never charge anything that can be paid for. Through the years I have tried to do that with some of the times I deposit some cash before heading out so I can use the card as it is easier for things like gas. I understand this isn't for everyone but it has worked out for me.
Here is my youngest daughter about a year the day we brought Otis home. She is actually happy if you can believe it.
KM
We were told next Monday we could resume some more normal working set ups but it sounds like that will probably be moved back a week or probably 2.
I am not sure it's advice but I always took it as such. He always told me toys and vacations must be paid for before you can have them. Pay cash and never charge anything that can be paid for. Through the years I have tried to do that with some of the times I deposit some cash before heading out so I can use the card as it is easier for things like gas. I understand this isn't for everyone but it has worked out for me.
Here is my youngest daughter about a year the day we brought Otis home. She is actually happy if you can believe it.
KM
Some great words of wisdom plus the wonderful dog pics have sure brought huge smiles to my face this beautiful Monday morning. 
An opportunity for a Graydog brush?! I'm IN! Heaven knows I could use a smile, especially on a Monday.
Two bits of wisdom:
1) Cicero wrote "Reason, when perfected, is rightly called Wisdom."
2) My beautiful Denise once said something so obvious but it has really stuck with me" "When you have your health you really have everything."
Thanks, Steve!
Two bits of wisdom:
1) Cicero wrote "Reason, when perfected, is rightly called Wisdom."
2) My beautiful Denise once said something so obvious but it has really stuck with me" "When you have your health you really have everything."
Thanks, Steve!
My duties at work have changed to what I would now call very much front lines in the financial side, so this is my entry #2. I gave two bits of wisdom in my first post so I'm covered there.
Thanks again for the chance at this @Graydog and @never-stop-learning
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Thanks again for the chance at this @Graydog and @never-stop-learning
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I need a smile. And. A statement I live by is breathe in breathe out move on.
We are a front line family here.....myself a red cross instructor and the wife works in grocery store.( shes been there 5 or 6 days a week since the lockdown)... Thanks for doing these PIFS....
We are a front line family here.....myself a red cross instructor and the wife works in grocery store.( shes been there 5 or 6 days a week since the lockdown)... Thanks for doing these PIFS....
My second smile entry comes with a second bit of wisdom from Gene Krantz (another space relate quote that also works for firefighters and is in my profession email signature line )“Always be aware that suddenly and unexpectedly we may find ourselves in a role where our performance has ultimate consequences.”
and a second dog picture, our late Brandy relaxing
and a second dog picture, our late Brandy relaxing
Wow, thanks for another opportunity, I can use a smile. It's been another long day.
Words of wisdom...has to be from my father. He was a man of few words and worked 2 jobs regularly. During the winter he'd shovel our sidewalk and several of our elderly neighbors. Same thing with mowing the lawns during the warm/hot seasons. I remember being old enough to help him shovel one winter and he was meticulous in removing ALL the snow, not just making a path. I asked him why we're working so hard to do all the work, especially for people we hardly talk to. He just looked at me and said "because it's the right thing to do and that's who we are."
To say he gave me a good work ethic would far undersell it. To this day I shovel like a madman and my neighbors benefit because of him.
Words of wisdom...has to be from my father. He was a man of few words and worked 2 jobs regularly. During the winter he'd shovel our sidewalk and several of our elderly neighbors. Same thing with mowing the lawns during the warm/hot seasons. I remember being old enough to help him shovel one winter and he was meticulous in removing ALL the snow, not just making a path. I asked him why we're working so hard to do all the work, especially for people we hardly talk to. He just looked at me and said "because it's the right thing to do and that's who we are."
To say he gave me a good work ethic would far undersell it. To this day I shovel like a madman and my neighbors benefit because of him.
I'm in! Front line laundromat employee, getting lots of fluff / fold drop off orders from medical personnel. This is my husky Harley, shes 3 years old.
Wow! Those are gorgeous brushes, Graydog, especially # 3 because I'm really into boar brushes. Unfortunately, I still feel there are too many people out there (especially now) who need a smile more than I do. All I need is a little wink now and then. So, Respectfully, not in.
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