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Title: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: firemedic on January 13, 2012, 02:19:10 pm Well it's finally official.....I'm 60 years old today!!!!!! ;D I've been lucky enough to have found the sort of hunting that I love at a fairly early age and I've done a lot of it.....not nearly as much as I would have liked to though.
They say that a man is very lucky to have one great dog in his life.....I've had 5....guess that makes me super lucky. :o I was lucky to have 2 parents that loved me and provided for me and took me to church....of that I am supremely grateful. I can only hope to live as long as some of my relatives....my Mom was 96 in Dec., her Dad was 93 when he passed and her brother was 94. So I may be tormenting swine for a long time to come........ >:D Since I like all you young folks on here and you've been pretty nice to me....lol I thought that I would share some things with you that will make your life soooooo much easier if you'll let them. 1....Treat your friends better than you treat yourself......pays huge rewards!! 2....Know what a true friend is.....this seems to be very difficult for some people...I don't see why....but it does. A true friend will always put you first.....simple as that......remember this.....it's not hard. 3....Don't waste time on people that don't treat you right........they probably never will. 4....If you don't know what to say......shut up.....don't say anything at all. Another hard one for some folks. 5....Never.....NEVER act as if you know it all....no matter what it's about...or how much you really do know. 6....Guys.....ALWAYS.....always....treat all women with dignity and respect.....if you can't, then get away from them. And do not EVER touch a woman in anger.....this is non-negotiable. If you do....her Father may kill you....and rightly so! 7....Girls.....Don't hold what your last boyfriend did to you against us....please. If a guy doesn't treat you with respect.....then get the he!! away from him......for good! You deserve better. 8....Be good to your dogs.....make life easy for them when they're not working. A piece of plywood leaned up against a tree is not a suitable abode for your dog. They work hard for you......and you are duty bound to take good care of them.....if you can't, then don't get any.......simple. Wait until you can take care of them properly before you do. 9....Conduct yourself with dignity and you will get respect. Never....EVER go back on your word. NEVER. 10...Get yourself a copy of the Ten Commandments and put it where you see it daily......it is the best guide for your life that you can possibly find. Live by it.....it's very simple to read and understand. So there you have it.....Neal's word of wisdom. :angel: I do appreciate the chance to be a part of this online community and hope that I can be of help to someone while I'm here. Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: reatj81 on January 13, 2012, 02:27:45 pm THANKS!
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: halfbreed on January 13, 2012, 02:27:54 pm well happy birth day firemedic . i ain't far behind you times sure have changed ain't they . good advice in every one tho it will go in most peoples eyes and never reach their hearts but it don't hurt trying . have a great year . halfbreed
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: blakebh on January 13, 2012, 02:30:49 pm Great words to live by right there!
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: rdjustham on January 13, 2012, 02:31:30 pm Happy birthday brother. Hope you can celebrate many many more. Stay safe out there...
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: JessseJames on January 13, 2012, 02:41:59 pm Happy birthday and the advice is much appreciated. Sounds like you have at least another 35 years of catching pigs good luck and God bless
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: firemedic on January 13, 2012, 02:42:37 pm Thanks y'all....I appreciate it....I really do. I am truly one of the wealthiest men alive today.....I have a great family that hunts with me and I have a wealth of friends that I cherish and never take for granted. I just started my 25 year as a fulltime firefighter......so retirement is not long away and I can't wait. God has been good to me no doubt about that. I thank Him daily for His blessings.
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: Reuben on January 13, 2012, 02:43:15 pm happy birthday...awesome words of wisdom right there...
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: chads7376 on January 13, 2012, 02:45:16 pm Great words of wisdom
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: M Bennet on January 13, 2012, 02:47:59 pm happy b-day, and thanks for the wisdom
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: DangerZone on January 13, 2012, 03:04:58 pm Thank you and god bless
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: TinyTexasCowgirl on January 13, 2012, 03:22:37 pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLE MAN!!!
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: RyanTBH on January 13, 2012, 03:33:37 pm Happy 60th birthday firemedic!!! My dad just turned 60 in Dec. You make great points there, but your first point really stuck out to me. It is good to see that someone else puts good time and interest into their friends’ wellbeing. I wish you many more wonderful years of your good life. God bless! ;D
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: djhogdogger on January 13, 2012, 03:38:16 pm Happy Birthday Neal! Thank you for words of wisdom. I really needed that today. :) You are such an asset to this community, I know that Im glad to know you...even if its only over the internet.
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: geronimo on January 13, 2012, 03:46:45 pm good words of wisdom neal, and happy birthday.
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: pigrig on January 13, 2012, 04:24:07 pm happy birthday there ol fella
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: JoeTBH on January 13, 2012, 04:34:08 pm Friends... True friends are the reason I'm the man I am today, thank you guys! Happy birthday FireMedic and hopefully many more to come!!!! :)
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: Amokabs on January 13, 2012, 05:14:45 pm Happy birthday Neal. I aint too far behind you, will b 55 later this month, lets get together soon and run dogs or at least break bread. i've got several potential sites once deer season's over.
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: tnhillbilly on January 13, 2012, 05:42:25 pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU "OLD FART" >:D LOL!!!
No really, happy birthday brother!!! I count it a blessing to call you my friend, glad we finally got together and made a hunt, look forward to many more, LORD willing. Those are truly GREAT words of wisdom, thanks for sharing. Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: arrowbar on January 13, 2012, 05:50:17 pm Happy Birthday
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: OCD on January 13, 2012, 06:53:37 pm Happy Birthday Man, some of those words realy hit home. Thank you man
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: Jared H. on January 13, 2012, 09:40:15 pm Great advice to live by....Happy Birthday.
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: tuskbuster on January 13, 2012, 09:49:24 pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY NEAL,AND HOPEFULLY LIVE TO SEE EvERY ONE U CAN.
very good advise to live by.and justr when u think it will not be returned And all is lost just remember WE have lived to see it all works out. Title: Re: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: BigCutters4 on January 13, 2012, 09:58:54 pm Sent from my ADR6350 using Tapamtalk
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: DubbleRDawgs on January 13, 2012, 11:43:26 pm happy birthday great words, if just one will listen and learn by them :)
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: Bar W on January 14, 2012, 03:35:23 am Happy birthday. I have three daughters so I think about #6 & #7 all the time.
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: 2Brights on January 14, 2012, 06:22:47 am Hope u had a great birth day and many more to come and the words of wisdom will hopefully help us all slow down and be a little more thankful Thank u very much for taking the time to post
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: firemedic on January 14, 2012, 09:26:25 am Had a nice surprise last night.....ny wife and step-daughters had a surpsise birthday party for me ;D ;D ;D I haven't had a birthday party since I was a kid so this was a shock and a wonderful surprise as well. I knew that they were gone most of the day doing what they told me was help with a friend's daughter's birthday. My granddaughter and I spent the day together just playing and watching the new Smurf movie. (She's 3 yrs. old.) My sweet wife had all my close friends there and some newer ones as well, plus some of the guys that I work with at the fire dept. I will have to give them credit for being able to keep it a secret.....I never thought they could possibly do it without me catching on but by golly they did. My heart is full this morning....and I feel really loved to have had them do all this work just for me. I am truly one of the richest men in the world. :)
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: WayOutWest on January 14, 2012, 02:17:00 pm Happy birthday sir, I am only a couple years behind you but only started hog hunting 6 years ago. I met some fellows from Texas that keep me coming back. They are the sort you want at your back when tough times come. They live by the things you posted above and I am sure proud to be a part of this fratenity, even if it is only from long distance. Just glad to see that men like you say your peace now and then to give these young men something to think about. Bets of luck in all you do.
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: BigNoseKate on January 14, 2012, 04:37:12 pm Happy Birthday! That was very well written! Glad you had a great birthday celebration
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: bullet72 on January 14, 2012, 08:10:18 pm words well thought out and you can spell good to. happy birthday!
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: 3X doggin on January 14, 2012, 08:14:42 pm Good bless you thx for your wisdom happy b day hog Hunter
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: TexasHogDogs on January 14, 2012, 08:23:22 pm Happy B Day Buddy!
Well I am ten years younger 50 and that is one of the best post that has ever been put on this board. Lots of people should use it as a guide . Wish you lived closer we would make a few rounds together. Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: firemedic on January 14, 2012, 10:03:18 pm Meeeee too Jim.
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: josh54 on January 14, 2012, 10:29:20 pm happy birthday man i have never had the pleasure of meeting you but your advice will stick with me. Im nowhere near your age im 21 but definitely hope im still huntin and livin by this advice in 39 years. Thanks old timer for your words of wisdom to this youngster
Title: Re: A few thoughts from an old hoghunter....new decade starts today. Post by: CentralTex 254 on January 15, 2012, 12:48:11 am Happy birthday hope it was the best it sure sounded good. You hit a homerun with this post i just hope everyone else will take something from it like I did. Well said sir.
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