Greedy people (Page 5): We as individuals, must keep ourselves in check and research. Look in the mirror. You might like what’s in the driveway. But do we like what we see in the mirror...

Mooseman65 Loc: Seattle

We as individuals, must keep ourselves in check and research. Look in the mirror. You might like what’s in the driveway. But do we like what we see in the mirror

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

RuffplayOR57 wrote:

I got the Same Email Grizzly, probably just like a lot of other folks. I’m glad it didn’t go through, for different reason’s some but still glad. I have one 5 minutes from home, and they have most the stuff I want usually. I could Care less about Dicks or WalMart. They both no longer carry Guns or Ammo, but still want to sell you everything else to go Hunting. Now that to me is Just Plain Greed😠

A couple Dicks store carry no hunting or fishing gear. I only go there now when I'm looking for something I can't find elsewhere. Now the price has to be right for me to buy. I honestly don't need anything. Just like to try something new now n then. 👍

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Mooseman65 wrote:

We as individuals, must keep ourselves in check and research. Look in the mirror. You might like what’s in the driveway. But do we like what we see in the mirror

Moose that's what I believe. If you're not happy with who you are money won't fix that. People have often told me I was my own worst enemy. I judge myself harder than others. Don't try being perfect just the best I can be. Dealt with enough confrontation n anger in my life for a couple people. Retirement definitely got me on the right track to sanity. Easier to avoid irritating people 👍👍

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

EdwardL wrote:

Here in Olympia Cabela said they were going to open their store . I was at different small fishing 🎣 stores and i asked them if they were afraid of being put out of business by Cabala they said 🙈 🙊 it won’t happen 🙉 they have been put out of business shortly after Cablas opened

Edward I wish we still had some homegrown shops. A place where they knew you n you could hang out n talk in a slow day. Now I go to this places n know more than most employees. Believe me I still have a lot to learn. 👍

Mooseman65 Loc: Seattle

Glad to hear you’re feeling better Grizz. I’m still a couple years from retirement, so for now I observe and smile to myself as I watch others and know or hope as they age they too will realize, life is short. Just be happy knowing you did your best. And hopefully be like you and enjoy the wisdom of the years. While hopefully relaxing in the bliss of retirement. Hopefully all is well with you my friend

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Bob Browning wrote:

If the American auto makers would have tried to improve the mileage on their cars, things may have worked out different. They did little to improve on engine design or interior design. I think they shot themselves in the foot. On top of that the lowered the warranty from 5 years 50,000 miles to 12,000 miles 12 months.

Bob I had several cars that got better mileage than today. Had a 1960 falcon a 72 Chevelle a 70 Subaru hatchback n a 1990 Mazda pu. The Chevelle n falcon got 22/24 mpg the Mazda pu 25/27 n the Subaru got 35/37. Now with all the technology they can't get at least 40 they don't care

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Mooseman65 wrote:

Glad to hear you’re feeling better Grizz. I’m still a couple years from retirement, so for now I observe and smile to myself as I watch others and know or hope as they age they too will realize, life is short. Just be happy knowing you did your best. And hopefully be like you and enjoy the wisdom of the years. While hopefully relaxing in the bliss of retirement. Hopefully all is well with you my friend

Thanks Moose .I just couldn't deal with the that's good enough or wasn't vmy job or some other lame excuse. Pride in your work is a desirable phrase anymore. It took awhile to decompress. It takes age to really appreciate life. I don't have to deal with stress every day. Enjoy your retirement my friend it's worth the wait. FS helps my mental health also. Alot of good people here. Watch this more than tv. 😂😂

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Topwaterfanatic wrote:

It is hard but I try to buy all American--that being said it is hard to do.

Top trouble is when you find it often most of us can't afford it. Shouldn't be that way. When we do buy local often but you look hard some foreign country has there hand in the till🤬

Mooseman65 Loc: Seattle

Well it’s cheaper than cable that’s for sure 😂😂 and being close to nature seems to calm me down. No stupidity , things are the way they are supposed to be. And reading the FS letters give me the hope that real people are still out there and are all over this big blue marble we all have to share. So a toast to you my brother for finding some sanity in your piece of the world

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Catfish hunter wrote:

Older used rigs now are nuts. I’m dealing on a 198... (show quote)

Catfish did you get your suburban yet brother 👍

charlykilo Loc: Garden Valley Ca

Grizzly 17 wrote:

Bob I had several cars that got better mileage than today. Had a 1960 falcon a 72 Chevelle a 70 Subaru hatchback n a 1990 Mazda pu. The Chevelle n falcon got 22/24 mpg the Mazda pu 25/27 n the Subaru got 35/37. Now with all the technology they can't get at least 40 they don't care

Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.

Grizzly 17 wrote:

Bob I had several cars that got better mileage than today. Had a 1960 falcon a 72 Chevelle a 70 Subaru hatchback n a 1990 Mazda pu. The Chevelle n falcon got 22/24 mpg the Mazda pu 25/27 n the Subaru got 35/37. Now with all the technology they can't get at least 40 they don't care

Big oil, Car/Truck Corporation has gone hand in hand since after the 60's why would they change now ? I've always been curious how stars stay bright, whatever makes them bright is some sort of fuel source, here on Mother Earth we as humans continue to take and take and expect the same outcome, does anybody wonder why prices of fuel , oil, natural gas, steel and other resources continue to rise? Maybe because it's becoming harder to get to ? I'm not or ever will be qualified to even prove nor disprove anything that's being talked about here right now, but I am a retired IBEW union Electrician ,that's what I've known since 27-28 years old, im 67 now and thats I can vouch for, I'll probably be bashed for my personal speech and thats ok ,but Mother Earth will not continue to support humans that doesn't support her,

Mooseman65 Loc: Seattle

No bashing from me brother. I’m a member of the international operating engineers. Have been for 30 years. Everything has its limits. Even our Mother Earth. Just glad I won’t be around to see her when she quits

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Mooseman65 wrote:

No bashing from me brother. I’m a member of the international operating engineers. Have been for 30 years. Everything has its limits. Even our Mother Earth. Just glad I won’t be around to see her when she quits

Moose the ways things are going I wonder sometimes. Many talk about climate change n save the planet. Still every day the year into her n continue the uncontrolled growth. I've seen area that have been stripped to the bone. Rip out a million trees then plant a thousand or so. So much containinated runoff into watersheds. The more online shopping the more warehouses the more truck traffic. 😥

Mooseman65 Loc: Seattle

I believe the earth runs in cycles. And it’s going thru one as we speak. But I also believe we’re not helping it at all. Speeding it up ??? Speeding up our own demise?? Feel sorry for the younger generation and even sorrier for my grandkids. For they will never know the feeling of catching a steelhead or the serenity of taking a nap next to a pond on a warm summer day. This generation has forgotten the simple pleasures of life. I guess we can only hope and pray for them