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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 12, 2019 18:15:16 GMT -5
It was a talent with him. He was so good at it that people would find out how he done something and then turn it around when they done it themselves. He dug water wells on high ground, planted his seed just before a storm, built the smokehouse next to the bedroom, hired a drunkard to run his still, penned his hogs in a hollow that flooded each year, put lye-water on infected warts, and set fire to his own beard every time he lit his pipe.”  Reading Burke’s Two For Texas and this paragraph stuck with me, lot of wisdom, main character is describing his father fo doing every thing wrong. |
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Post by Scott W on Feb 12, 2019 18:18:39 GMT -5
We had a fella on the patch here the other day that mastered how not to do things too.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2019 18:51:16 GMT -5
HUGE ^^^^^^^^^^ PLUS ONE Scott👍
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I learned from one sibling “ how to do things “ the right way!! I’m the exact opposite 👍👍👍
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Post by papipeguy on Feb 12, 2019 19:01:17 GMT -5
We've all had those days. I'm told that experience is a great teacher. It's just that some of us get left back a lot.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Feb 12, 2019 19:04:43 GMT -5
Haven't heard from him in quite a while, have we Scott?
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Post by Scott W on Feb 12, 2019 19:11:19 GMT -5
Haven't heard from him in quite a while, have we Scott? No sir, hopefully he is taking care of himself |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Feb 12, 2019 19:18:40 GMT -5
It was a talent with him. He was so good at it that people would find out how he done something and then turn it around when they done it themselves. He dug water wells on high ground, planted his seed just before a storm, built the smokehouse next to the bedroom, hired a drunkard to run his still, penned his hogs in a hollow that flooded each year, put lye-water on infected warts, and set fire to his own beard every time he lit his pipe.” Reading Burke’s Two For Texas and this paragraph stuck with me, lot of wisdom, main character is describing his father fo doing every thing wrong. As Burke said..."He warms to his work" |
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Post by AJ on Feb 12, 2019 19:23:26 GMT -5
Experience can be a very tough teacher. I would much rather listen to a wise old sage, like my Dad, and learn from him. My problem, most of the time, is I didn’t listen, instead I attended the class taught by Experience. I could have saved myself many miseries and hardships had I listened to my Dad. After I reached age 35 or so I started listening to him and taking his advice. Life got a lot easier. I surely wish he was still here to offer his wisdom and care.
AJ
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Post by PhantomWolf on Feb 12, 2019 19:27:54 GMT -5
Experience can be a very tough teacher. I would much rather listen to a wise old sage, like my Dad, and learn from him. My problem, most of the time, is I didn’t listen, instead I attended the class taught by Experience. I could have saved myself many miseries and hardships had I listened to my Dad. After I reached age 35 or so I started listening to him and taking his advice. Life got a lot easier. I surely wish he was still here to offer his wisdom and care. AJ
Wisdom is a bittersweet reward
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Post by Scott W on Feb 12, 2019 19:50:48 GMT -5
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put one in fruit salad.
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Post by scrooge on Feb 12, 2019 19:52:40 GMT -5
We've all had those days. I'm told that experience is a great teacher. It's just that some of us get left back a lot. Here Here!! |
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Post by PhantomWolf on Feb 12, 2019 19:53:34 GMT -5
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put one in fruit salad. I like that |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2019 20:04:01 GMT -5
Hey, that's how I make pipes! I start with a pipe cleaner and just build around it.
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Post by PhantomWolf on Feb 12, 2019 20:12:24 GMT -5
Hey, that's how I make pipes! I start with a pipe cleaner and just build around it.  |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Feb 12, 2019 20:30:29 GMT -5
I could write a very long book on how not to do things. I'm stubborn and apparently like to learn things the hard way.
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Post by jackdiamond on Feb 12, 2019 21:43:12 GMT -5
I could write a very long book on how not to do things. I'm stubborn and apparently like to learn things the hard way. Yup. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2019 21:53:39 GMT -5
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put one in fruit salad. What about tomato preserves? Wonderful on buttered toast. Methinks I am unwise. |
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Post by Scott W on Feb 12, 2019 22:11:41 GMT -5
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put one in fruit salad. What about tomato preserves? Wonderful on buttered toast. Methinks I am unwise. I love tomato bread , I just wouldn’t put tomatoes I my fruit salad |
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Post by PhantomWolf on Feb 12, 2019 22:23:27 GMT -5
What about tomato preserves? Wonderful on buttered toast. Methinks I am unwise. I love tomato bread , I just wouldn’t put tomatoes I my fruit salad I love that brief period we have here in PA when the tomatoes are perfect. I just eat tomato sandwiches with mayo and pepper until they go back to mealy and tasteless.. |
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Post by trailboss on Feb 12, 2019 22:25:34 GMT -5
My son was one of the ones never to take advice...
After getting out of college he was offered a job as loadmaster in the AirForce, travel around the world, TDY pay... I told him to go for it.
He turned it down... a year later, he joined the Marines with no guarantees... he got a paid trip to Afghanistan and got a glimpse of hell.
He doesn’t regret that experience, but through it all figured out that dad knew what he was talking about... he does appreciate my advice now though.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Feb 12, 2019 22:48:06 GMT -5
I could write a very long book on how not to do things. I'm stubborn and apparently like to learn things the hard way. I would have to be the co-writer and I have the experience to back it up....I thank God that He loves me or I would be just a memory...and not a very good one. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Feb 12, 2019 23:27:31 GMT -5
There was a recipe in my dad's old church cookbook.
Stewed Tomatoes
cottage cheese
Raspberry hello
All mixed up and left to set.
NO THANKS!!!!
THAT'S how not to do things.
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 12, 2019 23:39:27 GMT -5
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put one in fruit salad. When staying with friends in Mexico, I enjoyed several dishes that mixed tomatoes with fruit. Just not something that you see here, except for the occasional mango salsa. |
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Post by slowroll on Feb 13, 2019 0:41:48 GMT -5
Knowledge is learning from your mistakes. Wisdom is learning from the mistakes of others.
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Post by kbareit on Feb 13, 2019 6:20:27 GMT -5
I am one who has to learn the hard way. Never asked my father for advice and dismissed most of what he tried to tell me until the last 10 years. My 23 year old son is always looking for advice and will listen if I think he's about to do something dumb. I'm happy I have a close relationship with my son and wish my father and I were closer through the years. We were both at fault but were pretty close the last couple years before he passed.
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Feb 13, 2019 6:25:09 GMT -5
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Post by Dramatwist on Feb 13, 2019 6:55:59 GMT -5
I love tomato bread , I just wouldn’t put tomatoes I my fruit salad I love that brief period we have here in PA when the tomatoes are perfect. I just eat tomato sandwiches with mayo and pepper until they go back to mealy and tasteless.. So do I! Never knew anyone else did that! |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 13, 2019 8:54:44 GMT -5
Right ain’t nothing better than a big slice of Better Boy or Black Krim on a good piece of bread, mayo, and peppers for crunch.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2019 10:30:29 GMT -5
I do that but fried green tomatoes sandwiches are better.
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Post by qmechanics on Feb 13, 2019 10:35:50 GMT -5
Does he drink Doseki?
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Reading Burke’s Two For Texas and this paragraph stuck with me, lot of wisdom, main character is describing his father fo doing every thing wrong.
