Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
My potential buyer called again this morning - wanted to make sure
that I "understood" his offer.

Get this - he felt that based on his "surveyor's" report that perhaps
he made an inappropriate offer. He went into this long explanation of
the why's and how's then said this:

"I don't want the engine as it's very old. Based on your asking
price, my "surveyor's" report and the cost of a new four stroke Honda
long leg which will cost me at least $3,000, I'll up my offer to
$1,000." Basically, he wants me to buy his new engine for him.

I told him never to call me again. :)

Ever.

Tom,
On Monday, I am heading up to NYC for my son's graduation from Columbia.
I am then helping him move to Cambridge, MA. I am willing to end your
pain of dealing with all these low life blood suckers by taking your
boat off your hands. Of course I do expect to be compensated for my
efforts, but I am sure we can work out something fair. I was thinking
$500 in a certified check would be reasonable. Please make the check
out to R.J. Smithers III.

ps - Did I tell you he is graduating with honors and was awarded a
scholarship from Columbia to be used for his post graduate work at the
school of his choice? Don't you hate parents who bore people with their
children's succuss stories?

On Sat, 12 May 2007 08:26:55 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

ps - Did I tell you he is graduating with honors and was awarded a
scholarship from Columbia to be used for his post graduate work at the
school of his choice? Don't you hate parents who bore people with their
children's succuss stories?

Absoutely not. I've done it often enough and I'm proud of Mrs. Wave
and our kids for their accomplishments.

Out freakin' standing.

What's his course of study?

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sat, 12 May 2007 08:26:55 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

ps - Did I tell you he is graduating with honors and was awarded a
scholarship from Columbia to be used for his post graduate work at the
school of his choice? Don't you hate parents who bore people with their
children's succuss stories?

Absoutely not. I've done it often enough and I'm proud of Mrs. Wave
and our kids for their accomplishments.

Out freakin' standing.

What's his course of study?


Well this is the "cross we must bare" ..... he is going to get his PHD
in Philosophy and become one of those freaking liberal professors. On a
positive note, he would rather teach overseas so he won't be
corrupting our students.

On May 12, 10:58 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sat, 12 May 2007 08:26:55 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

ps - Did I tell you he is graduating with honors and was awarded a
scholarship from Columbia to be used for his post graduate work at the
school of his choice? Don't you hate parents who bore people with their
children's succuss stories?

Absoutely not. I've done it often enough and I'm proud of Mrs. Wave
and our kids for their accomplishments.

Out freakin' standing.

What's his course of study?

Well this is the "cross we must bare" ..... he is going to get his PHD
in Philosophy and become one of those freaking liberal professors. On a
positive note, he would rather teach overseas so he won't be
corrupting our students. - Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I know, mine too. So much education, so indoctrinated by the psudo-
intellectuals she surrounds herself with.

wrote:
On May 12, 10:58 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sat, 12 May 2007 08:26:55 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
ps - Did I tell you he is graduating with honors and was awarded a
scholarship from Columbia to be used for his post graduate work at the
school of his choice? Don't you hate parents who bore people with their
children's succuss stories?
Absoutely not. I've done it often enough and I'm proud of Mrs. Wave
and our kids for their accomplishments.
Out freakin' standing.
What's his course of study?
Well this is the "cross we must bare" ..... he is going to get his PHD
in Philosophy and become one of those freaking liberal professors. On a
positive note, he would rather teach overseas so he won't be
corrupting our students. - Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I know, mine too. So much education, so indoctrinated by the psudo-
intellectuals she surrounds herself with.


I think that is part of the learning experience and growth experience
for all of us. Think back to when you were 21-23 yrs old and compare
your perception of the world and beliefs then to your beliefs today.

All in all, I have been pleased with the young adults I have meet. They
might be naive and are looking for and expecting utopia, but I know I
was very similar when I was their age.

On May 12, 12:51 pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
wrote:
On May 12, 10:58 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sat, 12 May 2007 08:26:55 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
ps - Did I tell you he is graduating with honors and was awarded a
scholarship from Columbia to be used for his post graduate work at the
school of his choice? Don't you hate parents who bore people with their
children's succuss stories?
Absoutely not. I've done it often enough and I'm proud of Mrs. Wave
and our kids for their accomplishments.
Out freakin' standing.
What's his course of study?
Well this is the "cross we must bare" ..... he is going to get his PHD
in Philosophy and become one of those freaking liberal professors. On a
positive note, he would rather teach overseas so he won't be
corrupting our students. - Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I know, mine too. So much education, so indoctrinated by the psudo-
intellectuals she surrounds herself with.

I think that is part of the learning experience and growth experience
for all of us. Think back to when you were 21-23 yrs old and compare
your perception of the world and beliefs then to your beliefs today.

All in all, I have been pleased with the young adults I have meet. They
might be naive and are looking for and expecting utopia, but I know I
was very similar when I was their age.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I keep telling her, if you are 20 and you are not a liberal, you have
no heart. If you are 40 and still a liberal, you have no brain. She's
smart, she'll come around someday, I hope

On Sat, 12 May 2007 20:30:45 -0700, justwaitafrekinminute wrote:


I keep telling her, if you are 20 and you are not a liberal, you have no
heart. If you are 40 and still a liberal, you have no brain. She's
smart, she'll come around someday, I hope

Careful, with all that education, she might tell you the origins of that
quote. It came from a French monarchist.

"Not to be a republican at twenty is proof of want of heart; to be one at
thirty is proof of want of head." Francois Guizot (1787-1874) ;-)

On Sat, 12 May 2007 12:51:24 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

wrote:
On May 12, 10:58 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sat, 12 May 2007 08:26:55 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
ps - Did I tell you he is graduating with honors and was awarded a
scholarship from Columbia to be used for his post graduate work at the
school of his choice? Don't you hate parents who bore people with their
children's succuss stories?
Absoutely not. I've done it often enough and I'm proud of Mrs. Wave
and our kids for their accomplishments.
Out freakin' standing.
What's his course of study?
Well this is the "cross we must bare" ..... he is going to get his PHD
in Philosophy and become one of those freaking liberal professors. On a
positive note, he would rather teach overseas so he won't be
corrupting our students. - Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I know, mine too. So much education, so indoctrinated by the psudo-
intellectuals she surrounds herself with.


I think that is part of the learning experience and growth experience
for all of us. Think back to when you were 21-23 yrs old and compare
your perception of the world and beliefs then to your beliefs today.

All in all, I have been pleased with the young adults I have meet. They
might be naive and are looking for and expecting utopia, but I know I
was very similar when I was their age.

I was learning how to be an Artilleryman. Yes, my perception of the world
has changed. I didn't know anyone like HK then!

In article .com,
says...
On May 12, 10:58 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sat, 12 May 2007 08:26:55 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

ps - Did I tell you he is graduating with honors and was awarded a
scholarship from Columbia to be used for his post graduate work at the
school of his choice? Don't you hate parents who bore people with their
children's succuss stories?

Absoutely not. I've done it often enough and I'm proud of Mrs. Wave
and our kids for their accomplishments.

Out freakin' standing.

What's his course of study?

Well this is the "cross we must bare" ..... he is going to get his PHD
in Philosophy and become one of those freaking liberal professors. On a
positive note, he would rather teach overseas so he won't be
corrupting our students. - Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I know, mine too. So much education, so indoctrinated by the psudo-
intellectuals she surrounds herself with.

It's hard admitting your kids have a better foundation, eh? If they're
ever classified as erudite, you'll never live it down.

Have to hang your head in shame for facilitating their superior
education.

jps

On Mon, 14 May 2007 12:54:43 -0700, jps wrote:

In article .com,
says...
On May 12, 10:58 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sat, 12 May 2007 08:26:55 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

ps - Did I tell you he is graduating with honors and was awarded a
scholarship from Columbia to be used for his post graduate work at the
school of his choice? Don't you hate parents who bore people with their
children's succuss stories?

Absoutely not. I've done it often enough and I'm proud of Mrs. Wave
and our kids for their accomplishments.

Out freakin' standing.

What's his course of study?

Well this is the "cross we must bare" ..... he is going to get his PHD
in Philosophy and become one of those freaking liberal professors. On a
positive note, he would rather teach overseas so he won't be
corrupting our students. - Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I know, mine too. So much education, so indoctrinated by the psudo-
intellectuals she surrounds herself with.

It's hard admitting your kids have a better foundation, eh? If they're
ever classified as erudite, you'll never live it down.

Have to hang your head in shame for facilitating their superior
education.

God knows I do.

HEY JON!!

How's it going ?