How bad the market is...


Kingman

GT Owner
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Aug 11, 2006
4,072
Surf City, USA
One of the guys at the office just said this crash is worse than a divorce – “I just lost half my net worth and a still have a wife”





Ha cha cha......:lol
 

Kayvan

GT Owner
Jul 13, 2006
4,782
Marriage/Divorce= "Find a woman you dont like, and give her a house"
 

SteveA

GT Owner/B.O.D
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Dec 13, 2005
3,700
Sandpoint Id
What does marriage and a tornado have in common?
At the beginning there's a lot blowing and sucking going on and when they're over your house is missing.:bored
 

Chris A.

GT #32
Mark II Lifetime
Feb 6, 2007
1,245
Ortega Mountain, CA
The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret.

Henny Youngman

This could be a good thread
 

Nardo GT

Well-known member
Jul 15, 2006
2,300
Texas
I have been married 30 years. I am doing a life sentence.
 

598

GT Owner
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Feb 19, 2007
207
Frankfort Ill
It goes along with agreeing on that 'til death do you part' line. I had no idea at the time I was setting a personal goal.

Steve
 

skyrex

FORD GT OWNER
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Apr 11, 2008
2,115
Lake Las Vegas, Henderson, NV
Stuff like this always makes me laugh. :thumbsup

I am going to give a semi-serious post that is not intended to offend anyone. Just my personal experience. I was a confirmed bachelor (and I loved it :wink) that never thought marriage was a possibility until I met and married my wife almost ten years ago. We work together, spend 99% of our time together, love travel and she talked me into buying our GT. Now here's the kicker....no kids.

Neither one of us has or wants kids and our focus stays on each other. I used to own a restaurant back in the day, and the common complaint of regulars at the bar, and of my married friends was that that kids changed everything. Disclaimer, I like kids, am good with kids, enjoy kids, work with kids, but I do not want any of my own. I also understand why people have kids. But if you want the secret to a happy marriage is simple.....no kids. That is why divorced men do not usually have more kids in their next relationship. I have seen one common things in my married friends. Ones with no kids....happy....ones with kids not as much.

I am writing this post at a beachfront hotel after a very interesting evening and morning and we are heading out to walk our dog on the beach. Ahhhhh....the market sucks.....my portfolio sucks.....so time to run to the beach spur of the moment and remember what's important. Life is freakin awesome!!!:cheers :banana:party:club (If you think I added in too many smiles, you need to get to the beach and relax more :wink)
 

Empty Pockets

ex-GT Owner
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Oct 18, 2006
1,362
Washington State
But if you want the secret to a happy marriage is simple.....no kids. That is why divorced men do not usually have more kids in their next relationship. I have seen one common things in my married friends. Ones with no kids....happy....ones with kids not as much.
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Well then, I must be the oddball in THAT dept (as well as here on The 'Forum)! :rofl

While it's true one's kids can at times be frustrating to deal with, overall they're a real blessing - and GRANDKIDS are a total kick in the pants! Just take my word on both, 'rex! :wink :cheers
 

skyrex

FORD GT OWNER
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Apr 11, 2008
2,115
Lake Las Vegas, Henderson, NV
"Well then, I must be the oddball in THAT dept (as well as here on The 'Forum)! :rofl

While it's true one's kids can at times be frustrating to deal with, overall they're a real blessing - and GRANDKIDS are a total kick in the pants! Just take my word on both, 'rex! :wink :cheers" from EP




There are exceptions to every rule EP. :biggrin Glad to hear that you are one of them. :cheers ......and I will take your word on both. :wink
 

Jones

GT Owner
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Feb 11, 2007
267
Orange County, CA
Belive EP.

I had 3 kids in 3 years. My mentality was like yours at first. I evolved. My crappy days get nullified when I get home. My two girls shower me with kisses, my boy practices some sort of submission hold he learned from friends or tv. My wife makes a beautiful dinner and we share stories about our day. I couldn't imagine it any other way. Should you decide to have kids, they will enhance your life...
 

jaxgt

GT Owner
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Jul 12, 2006
2,812
I'm with skyrex on this - most studies show marital satisfaction goes way down after children are born.

I don't think he is saying that people aren't happy with kids, just the toll it takes on the marriage itself is quantifiable.
 

MAD IN NC

Proud Owner/ BOD blah bla
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Feb 14, 2006
4,219
North Carolina
Belive EP.

I had 3 kids in 3 years. My mentality was like yours at first. I evolved. My crappy days get nullified when I get home. My two girls shower me with kisses, my boy practices some sort of submission hold he learned from friends or tv. My wife makes a beautiful dinner and we share stories about our day. I couldn't imagine it any other way. Should you decide to have kids, they will enhance your life...

:thumbsup My wife raised two great kids because I worked (Stupid me - insert favorite expletive). It only get's better with time. Just wait till they get older. My son and I are great friends and every other weekend we spend time together rebuilding a 69 Mach1. A few beers also are drank:cheers
 

B O N Y

MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
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Sep 5, 2005
12,110
Fresno, Ca.
Notice:

Office Of The Treasurer General Republic Of Nigeria.
Desk Of: Alhaji. Ibrahim. H. Dankwambo
E-mail:
Tel: +234 7023186029

I Am Secretary Of Ministry Of Tresury Of Small African Nation.

I Must Share My Confidence With You In Trust:

I Was Planning To Send An Email To Rip Off Rich Americans Like You.

After Last Week Of Financial News, I No Longer Have The Heart To Do This.

Clearly Americans Have Already Been Scammed Enough By Best In Wall St - Much Better Than Me And My Friends.

I Can No Longer Compete With Such Clever Americans Who Have Ripped Off Fellow Countryman For Trilions Of Usd.

Please Accept Our Sinsere Condolences On Your Loss Of Your Life Savings.

Best Regards,

Alhaji. Ibrahim. H. Dankwambo
Treasurer General Of The Federation Of Nigerian Republic
 

Empty Pockets

ex-GT Owner
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Oct 18, 2006
1,362
Washington State
Well, I think that was darn nice of him, don't you?

And here all along I thought he and his ilk were all just scumbags. Shame on me.
 
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HHGT

Guest
Notice:

Office Of The Treasurer General Republic Of Nigeria.
Desk Of: Alhaji. Ibrahim. H. Dankwambo
E-mail:
Tel: +234 7023186029

I Am Secretary Of Ministry Of Tresury Of Small African Nation.

I Must Share My Confidence With You In Trust:

I Was Planning To Send An Email To Rip Off Rich Americans Like You.

After Last Week Of Financial News, I No Longer Have The Heart To Do This.

Clearly Americans Have Already Been Scammed Enough By Best In Wall St - Much Better Than Me And My Friends.

I Can No Longer Compete With Such Clever Americans Who Have Ripped Off Fellow Countryman For Trilions Of Usd.

Please Accept Our Sinsere Condolences On Your Loss Of Your Life Savings.

Best Regards,

Alhaji. Ibrahim. H. Dankwambo
Treasurer General Of The Federation Of Nigerian Republic

:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl
 

Spirit

Heritage GT Owner
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Went to the KEY TO THE HILLS ROD RUN which took place in our little town this weekend.

Over 500 cars, all pre 1949, and is considered one of the premier street rod events in the nation.

Saw an appropriate sign on one of the cars which said:

"I DON'T CARE HOW BAD THE MARKET IS - IT'S STILL NOT FOR SALE".

:usa:thumbsup:usa
 

skyrex

FORD GT OWNER
Mark II Lifetime
Apr 11, 2008
2,115
Lake Las Vegas, Henderson, NV
Went to the KEY TO THE HILLS ROD RUN which took place in our little town this weekend.

Over 500 cars, all pre 1949, and is considered one of the premier street rod events in the nation.

Saw an appropriate sign on one of the cars which said:

"I DON'T CARE HOW BAD THE MARKET IS - IT'S STILL NOT FOR SALE".

:usa:thumbsup:usa

Hey Spirit,

Maybe I missed the update on another thread, but was your GT able to be fixed from that terrible pre-rally accident? Hoping that your GT will be as healthy again as you and your son fortunately were. :cheers
 

Spirit

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Not Yet

Hey Spirit,

Maybe I missed the update on another thread, but was your GT able to be fixed from that terrible pre-rally accident? Hoping that your GT will be as healthy again as you and your son fortunately were. :cheers

Sky,

Nope, still in its stall resting. :frown

Am still waiting for insurance company to advise as to what they are going to do. At this rate the warranty will expire before they decide. Got to love bureaucracy.:bs

No matter what they do, the Spirit GT will return to the highways and bye-ways of America.:thumbsup

Rally IV in Texas?:banana

Thanks for asking.

Fred

:cheers
 

Neilda

GT Owner
Oct 19, 2005
3,559
London, UK
The market in the UK is tough. Everyone's trying to do their bit.

Queenmac.jpg
 

S592R

GT Owner
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Dec 3, 2006
2,800
The market in the UK is tough. Everyone's trying to do their bit.

Queenmac.jpg


:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl So is Prince Charles out in the lot sweeping up?