Gyroscopic Investing

Posted: **Fri Apr 10, 2020 11:34 am**

Just to elaborate from before.

I am "lucky" that the timing of this shutdown happened when it did. Because just beforehand, I was THIS close to quitting my job due to the hardship of getting there and back.

If I had done so, I would not be receiving the pay protection the company is providing us with. Further, I wouldn't even qualify for the government's economic relief benefit since I quit my job rather than being laid off.

In other words, that was a close call. If lockdown was delayed another week or two I would have been up shit creek without a paddle.

Posted: **Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:10 pm**

That's great news, Smithers. Like Pug I was also thinking you have nowhere to go, but maybe you can take your date to Lookout Point and something will ensue. Or you could have CostCo pastries together.
(I’m enjoying Kriegsspiel's imagery all over again

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Posted: **Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:14 pm**

dualstow wrote: ↑Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:10 pm That's great news, Smithers. Like Pug I was also thinking you have nowhere to go, but maybe you can take your date to Lookout Point and something will ensue. Or you could have CostCo pastries together.
(I’m enjoying Kriegsspiel's imagery all over again )

Lookout Point haha. That reminds me of Archie Comics.

I'm probably the mushiest person on this forum, but yeah, I LOVE YOU GUYS AND YOUR PPs TOO.

Posted: **Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:17 pm**

You're the best, Smith. Glad you're here.
Hope you're working on some original Corona comedy.

Posted: **Wed May 20, 2020 11:34 pm**

GUESS WHO RENEWED THEIR LICENSE TODAY.

HIS NAME STARTS WITH SMITH AND ENDS WITH 1776.

MAKE DRIVING GREAT AGAIN.

Posted: **Thu May 21, 2020 5:25 am**

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Smith1776 wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 11:34 pm GUESS WHO RENEWED THEIR LICENSE TODAY.

HIS NAME STARTS WITH SMITH AND ENDS WITH 1776.

MAKE DRIVING GREAT AGAIN.

Congrats Smith1776, go for it!

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Posted: **Thu May 21, 2020 10:14 am**

Smith1776 wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 11:34 pm GUESS WHO RENEWED THEIR LICENSE TODAY.

HIS NAME STARTS WITH SMITH AND ENDS WITH 1776.

MAKE DRIVING GREAT AGAIN.

Congratulations! Just when you think it can't get any worse, something good happens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei_ulqzA1zc

Posted: **Thu May 21, 2020 1:48 pm**

Smith1776 wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 11:34 pm GUESS WHO RENEWED THEIR LICENSE TODAY.

HIS NAME STARTS WITH SMITH AND ENDS WITH 1776.

MAKE DRIVING GREAT AGAIN.

Congrats!

Posted: **Thu May 21, 2020 3:11 pm**

Smith1776 wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 11:34 pm GUESS WHO RENEWED THEIR LICENSE TODAY.

HIS NAME STARTS WITH SMITH AND ENDS WITH 1776.

MAKE DRIVING GREAT AGAIN.

This is the post we all needed. Congrats!

Posted: **Thu May 21, 2020 3:49 pm**

Congratulations on getting your license back!

I'm mostly a reader (lurker?) here but can say we've been blessed by the bonus energy that you have invested here while not being able to drive. I hope you don't get too busy to spend time here with us.

Posted: **Thu May 21, 2020 3:53 pm**

snedgar wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 3:49 pm Congratulations on getting your license back!

I'm mostly a reader (lurker?) here but can say we've been blessed by the bonus energy that you have invested here while not being able to drive. I hope you don't get too busy to spend time here with us.

This forum is my (digital) home! If I ever leave here it will be because I got hit by a bus. *knock on wood*

I'm going to look back and reflect on this experience in my journal. I'll probably post some takeaways in this thread.

Heck, even this thread is a time capsule of sorts which chronicles this whole experience. Just look at how melancholy the first couple of pages are.

And thank you for the kinds words! I do hope my presence and posting here brings positivity and value to others.

Posted: **Thu May 21, 2020 5:40 pm**

And now we await updates on your dating life.

Congrats on getting the license back.

Posted: **Thu May 21, 2020 8:57 pm**

Smith1776 wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 3:53 pm
snedgar wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 3:49 pm Congratulations on getting your license back!

I'm mostly a reader (lurker?) here but can say we've been blessed by the bonus energy that you have invested here while not being able to drive. I hope you don't get too busy to spend time here with us.
This forum is my (digital) home! If I ever leave here it will be because I got hit by a bus. *knock on wood*

I'm going to look back and reflect on this experience in my journal. I'll probably post some takeaways in this thread.

Heck, even this thread is a time capsule of sorts which chronicles this whole experience. Just look at how melancholy the first couple of pages are.

And thank you for the kinds words! I do hope my presence and posting here brings positivity and value to others.

FOR CERTAIN!!!!!!!

Vinny

Posted: **Thu May 21, 2020 9:28 pm**

I heard a rumor that Smithers is dating Grimes.
Except it’s Canada, so it’s a rumour.

Posted: **Fri May 22, 2020 2:20 am**

MangoMan wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 7:29 pm
+1, great news, but the dating stuff was so much more interesting!

I feel like this forum provides me with a put option on my romantic life.

Even if my relationship turns to sh*t, I'll always have a great story to tell as consolation!

Posted: **Fri May 22, 2020 2:22 am**

dualstow wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 9:28 pm I heard a rumor that Smithers is dating Grimes.
Except it’s Canada, so it’s a rumour.

So X Æ A-12 is my kid?

Well, I am fond of having my name end with a number.

Posted: **Fri May 22, 2020 7:08 am**

I'm thinking that if Smith really takes a ride in that mud-slinging vehicle in the picture I previously posted, he will be looking for a mud-wrestling hunk of a woman to ride with him on their first date.

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Posted: **Sun May 24, 2020 4:26 pm**

Mountaineer wrote: ↑Fri May 22, 2020 7:08 am I'm thinking that if Smith really takes a ride in that mud-slinging vehicle in the picture I previously posted, he will be looking for a mud-wrestling hunk of a woman to ride with him on their first date.

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Dang. Girl on the right has it going on -- can't really tell with girl on the left.

Posted: **Sun May 24, 2020 4:30 pm**

So, in my first few days of driving I've noticed my car has had a little bit of trouble turning over when starting. I definitely let that battery sit too long. I should have been starting and running my car regularly when I was suspended. I hope the cells aren't damaged permanently. The battery is about 6 years old at this point.

I've been driving like an old man. Hands on ten and two and always driving at or below the speed limit. My phone is locked up in the glove compartment, too. It's only been a couple of days and I can't imagine the number of people I've pissed off driving behind me.

Posted: **Sun May 24, 2020 7:35 pm**

Smith1776 wrote: ↑Sun May 24, 2020 4:30 pm So, in my first few days of driving I've noticed my car has had a little bit of trouble turning over when starting. I definitely let that battery sit too long. I should have been starting and running my car regularly when I was suspended. I hope the cells aren't damaged permanently. The battery is about 6 years old at this point.

I've been driving like an old man. Hands on ten and two and always driving at or below the speed limit. My phone is locked up in the glove compartment, too. It's only been a couple of days and I can't imagine the number of people I've pissed off driving behind me.

I recommend Optima batteries. They have very long service lifetimes, in my experience anyway, and aren't more expensive than other premium batteries.

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