Where you been hiding?

Mister Moo · 04-03-2013, 02:37 PM

Crap. bigswol2 calls me out. i don't answer so, fortunately, he sends me a text about meeting up for a stogie sit-down and general chit chat. Glad he did.

I gots lots of friends here and, the fact is, I am one of those internet forum casualties. I should have at least said, "See you later. I got business."

I started moderating on another forum which is (almost exclusively) about pipes. I have slid away from cigars and Cigar Asylum, a fantastic cigar site, is a bit away from my area of interest.

Mom moved in a couple of years ago and stayed with us til she passed away at the age of 97. That took a lot of time away from my browsing. Then, a year later, my father-in-law moved in. Hope he makes it to 97, too. I had knee surgery (a clean and buff). We got us Roxie, a 90-lb Airedale/Newfoundland rescue mutt; she needs a lot of time. Then followed a 4-stage cervical fusion, i.e., I had my neck screwed together. My partners and I bought out an investment group and we own our business now - it is time consuming and, fortunately, profitable. Somewhere in there I got into housing two problem children exchange students (the Belgian and the Russian) for the better part of a year and, after they left, I got mixed up with a 19 year old homeless high school drop out. It took nine months but we got him through a bona fide diploma, mononeucleosis, proper diet, lots of exercise, mega- weight loss and, finally, admission to the US Navy. I sold the Goldwing GL1800 I rode for nine years (after knee surgery) and lasted amost a month without a bike. I picked up an '07 BMW R1200R, half the weight of the Honda, and am back to riding. Oh yeah, then for some reason I picked up a 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa. The car of my dreams this little guy except it had a few problems that took a year and a half to massage out. Been working on it a lot, mostly nickel and dime stuff that demands time more than money. And a few other things I can't remember.

So, I've been around but mostly away. Been busy. Anyone needs me? bigswol2 has my phone number.

All y'all have a good Spring smoking them yard gars and enjoy plenty of long summer nights with long fat cigars out on the front porch.

Also, a good friend has her Japanese father coming to visit in May. He is 78, speaks no english and is scared of flying and airports. Anyone in Chicago who wants to meet the old man in from Japan and escort him through O'Hare to his connecting flight gets a free cigar and a pitcher of martinis.

BHalbrooks · 04-03-2013, 04:01 PM

Hi Dan, I haven't met you before, but it sounds like you've had a great couple years, along with some negative events.

Hoping for continued success for you brother

Remo · 04-03-2013, 04:13 PM

Glad all is well brother and thanks for the life update

AdamJoshua · 04-03-2013, 04:18 PM

Can't say you aren't making the most of it and sharing it with others for the betterment of all, a great gift.

SvilleKid · 04-03-2013, 04:19 PM

Dan..... Gone for a while, but definitely NOT forgotten!! You forgot to mention your extensive coffee knowledge for those that do not know you!! Always good to see you around!

galaga · 04-03-2013, 04:20 PM

Glad yens got your cervix screwed back together Dan-O. Take care and drop in every onc't 'n a while. Fighting a very bad Nespresso addiction, but otherwise we're doing well.

cmitch · 04-03-2013, 05:28 PM

Don't be a stranger, Dan. You can admin another forum and visit this one, too. I used to be an admin at 1 auto forum and a mod at another and I shall not do that again. Good to be just a plain old member.

ashtonlady · 04-03-2013, 05:34 PM

Sounds like you are doing well with the curves life is throwing at you. You are missed but not forgotten.

MarkinAZ · 04-03-2013, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

I gots lots of friends here and, the fact is, I am one of those internet forum casualties. I should have at least said, "See you later. I got business."

I started moderating on another forum which is (almost exclusively) about pipes. I have slid away from cigars and Cigar Asylum, a fantastic cigar site, is a bit away from my area of interest.

Hello Dan and good to hear from you. Its been a spell myself since checking-in over at the pipe forum. I was happy to see you were modding over there. Its a great site, lots of wonderful and knowledgeable pipers, and will have to stop by and say hello.

But, you do need to keep-up from time to time on the "ask an old fart a question" over this way

Take care my friend...

Quote:

Originally Posted by SvilleKid

Dan..... Gone for a while, but definitely NOT forgotten!! You forgot to mention your extensive coffee knowledge for those that do not know you!! Always good to see you around!

Ok Cliff, you gotta stop with Ms. Bun' of Steel avatar. She's driving me up the wall brother

icehog3 · 04-03-2013, 05:50 PM

Always great to "see" you, Dan....we definitely miss you 'round these parts.

04-03-2013, 02:37 PM	#1
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Where you been hiding? Crap. bigswol2 calls me out. i don't answer so, fortunately, he sends me a text about meeting up for a stogie sit-down and general chit chat. Glad he did. I gots lots of friends here and, the fact is, I am one of those internet forum casualties. I should have at least said, "See you later. I got business." I started moderating on another forum which is (almost exclusively) about pipes. I have slid away from cigars and Cigar Asylum, a fantastic cigar site, is a bit away from my area of interest. Mom moved in a couple of years ago and stayed with us til she passed away at the age of 97. That took a lot of time away from my browsing. Then, a year later, my father-in-law moved in. Hope he makes it to 97, too. I had knee surgery (a clean and buff). We got us Roxie, a 90-lb Airedale/Newfoundland rescue mutt; she needs a lot of time. Then followed a 4-stage cervical fusion, i.e., I had my neck screwed together. My partners and I bought out an investment group and we own our business now - it is time consuming and, fortunately, profitable. Somewhere in there I got into housing two problem children exchange students (the Belgian and the Russian) for the better part of a year and, after they left, I got mixed up with a 19 year old homeless high school drop out. It took nine months but we got him through a bona fide diploma, mononeucleosis, proper diet, lots of exercise, mega- weight loss and, finally, admission to the US Navy. I sold the Goldwing GL1800 I rode for nine years (after knee surgery) and lasted amost a month without a bike. I picked up an '07 BMW R1200R, half the weight of the Honda, and am back to riding. Oh yeah, then for some reason I picked up a 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa. The car of my dreams this little guy except it had a few problems that took a year and a half to massage out. Been working on it a lot, mostly nickel and dime stuff that demands time more than money. And a few other things I can't remember. So, I've been around but mostly away. Been busy. Anyone needs me? bigswol2 has my phone number. All y'all have a good Spring smoking them yard gars and enjoy plenty of long summer nights with long fat cigars out on the front porch. Also, a good friend has her Japanese father coming to visit in May. He is 78, speaks no english and is scared of flying and airports. Anyone in Chicago who wants to meet the old man in from Japan and escort him through O'Hare to his connecting flight gets a free cigar and a pitcher of martinis. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

04-03-2013, 04:01 PM	#2
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Re: Where you been hiding? Hi Dan, I haven't met you before, but it sounds like you've had a great couple years, along with some negative events. Hoping for continued success for you brother

04-03-2013, 04:13 PM	#3
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Where you been hiding? Glad all is well brother and thanks for the life update __________________

04-03-2013, 04:18 PM	#4
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Where you been hiding? Can't say you aren't making the most of it and sharing it with others for the betterment of all, a great gift.

04-03-2013, 04:19 PM	#5
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Where you been hiding? Dan..... Gone for a while, but definitely NOT forgotten!! You forgot to mention your extensive coffee knowledge for those that do not know you!! Always good to see you around! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

04-03-2013, 04:20 PM	#6
galaga Just call me Slappy. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,832 Trading: (3)	Re: Where you been hiding? Glad yens got your cervix screwed back together Dan-O. Take care and drop in every onc't 'n a while. Fighting a very bad Nespresso addiction, but otherwise we're doing well. __________________ I may be easy, but I'm sure as hell ain't cheap....

04-03-2013, 05:28 PM	#7
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Where you been hiding? Don't be a stranger, Dan. You can admin another forum and visit this one, too. I used to be an admin at 1 auto forum and a mod at another and I shall not do that again. Good to be just a plain old member. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

04-03-2013, 05:34 PM	#8
ashtonlady The Lady is Here Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Laura Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,090 Trading: (8)	Re: Where you been hiding? Sounds like you are doing well with the curves life is throwing at you. You are missed but not forgotten.

04-03-2013, 05:50 PM	#10
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Where you been hiding? Always great to "see" you, Dan....we definitely miss you 'round these parts. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!