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In The Ten Ring · 11-12-2018, 07:36 PM

Today I made arrangements to have lunch with a best friend. We don't get to see each over very often but he was in town and I met him for lunch. It was just a short visit but was nice to see him.

I think it's important to make time to see people, especially in this age of texting.

We had a nice chat, laughed and joked a bit. The food was pretty good too.

**68bowtie** · 11-12-2018, 11:10 PM

Good advice. We all need to be more intentional these days.

Custom 68 · 11-13-2018, 09:53 AM

Agreed. Life can be short and hectic it is good to keep some close friends close.
David

67ChevyRedneck · 11-13-2018, 03:02 PM

I have a small group of friends from college (like 10 of us stayed in the area) and anywhere from 2-6-ish of us get together on Monday nights. We take a monday off here and there, but it's been pretty regular for over 10 years now.

Helps keep you sane.

**special-K** · 11-14-2018, 08:12 AM

My friends are spread around with no one 'stop on by' close. My life is a series of cycles of getting by friend's places when they come to mind. I also have friends I only see at events, so I make sure I catch up with them when there. I also have one friend I always go to antique truck shows with. So we always see each other for that if not between. One thing I do is when I know a friend needs to get something done around their place I come over to help. That way I know I'm welcome there

chevlady · 11-14-2018, 07:12 PM

I do this a lot and one is with one friend with cancer that is terminal.A WW2 vet and he is glad I come over to see him.Have known him since 2007 after I got out of the Marines.Not doing well,doctors said they can't do anymore.I am going to be one carrying his casket when he goes.Said he wanted Marine veterans carrying his casket,was in the Marines as well

In The Ten Ring · 11-20-2018, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chevlady

I do this a lot and one is with one friend with cancer that is terminal.A WW2 vet and he is glad I come over to see him.Have known him since 2007 after I got out of the Marines.Not doing well,doctors said they can't do anymore.I am going to be one carrying his casket when he goes.Said he wanted Marine veterans carrying his casket,was in the Marines as well

That is touching to read. I met a WW2 vet (Iwo Jima veteran at that) the other day in Krogers. I helped him with his shopping. He was a very interesting guy to chat with.

I have been mistaken for a marine twice, both times by active duty marines. I consider that one of the best compliments I have ever received and I told them so.

**special-K** · 11-21-2018, 08:00 AM

I remember in the early '80s my friend, now brother in law, started wearing his hair military short (crew cut) back before it became a trend and only Mr Clean, Kojak, and Isaac Hayes had shaved heads. He is also a big guy. Everywhere he went people would ask, "What branch?", as if they were certain he was military and curious which branch. I mean like every day! And he dresses like a hillbilly

It's sad to see happen, but I'd say that WWII vet had a pretty good run of it making it this far. A shame to see cancer be what takes him though. My WWII vet father passed in '04 thanks to diabetes. I visited him a lot through the end.

11-12-2018, 07:36 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Make the time to see your friends. Today I made arrangements to have lunch with a best friend. We don't get to see each over very often but he was in town and I met him for lunch. It was just a short visit but was nice to see him. I think it's important to make time to see people, especially in this age of texting. We had a nice chat, laughed and joked a bit. The food was pretty good too.

11-12-2018, 11:10 PM	#2
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,377	Re: Make the time to see your friends. Good advice. We all need to be more intentional these days. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

11-13-2018, 09:53 AM	#3
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,930	Re: Make the time to see your friends. Agreed. Life can be short and hectic it is good to keep some close friends close. David __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

11-13-2018, 03:02 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Make the time to see your friends. I have a small group of friends from college (like 10 of us stayed in the area) and anywhere from 2-6-ish of us get together on Monday nights. We take a monday off here and there, but it's been pretty regular for over 10 years now. Helps keep you sane. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-14-2018, 08:12 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Make the time to see your friends. My friends are spread around with no one 'stop on by' close. My life is a series of cycles of getting by friend's places when they come to mind. I also have friends I only see at events, so I make sure I catch up with them when there. I also have one friend I always go to antique truck shows with. So we always see each other for that if not between. One thing I do is when I know a friend needs to get something done around their place I come over to help. That way I know I'm welcome there __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-14-2018, 07:12 PM	#6
chevlady Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Mi Posts: 98	Re: Make the time to see your friends. I do this a lot and one is with one friend with cancer that is terminal.A WW2 vet and he is glad I come over to see him.Have known him since 2007 after I got out of the Marines.Not doing well,doctors said they can't do anymore.I am going to be one carrying his casket when he goes.Said he wanted Marine veterans carrying his casket,was in the Marines as well

11-21-2018, 08:00 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Make the time to see your friends. I remember in the early '80s my friend, now brother in law, started wearing his hair military short (crew cut) back before it became a trend and only Mr Clean, Kojak, and Isaac Hayes had shaved heads. He is also a big guy. Everywhere he went people would ask, "What branch?", as if they were certain he was military and curious which branch. I mean like every day! And he dresses like a hillbilly It's sad to see happen, but I'd say that WWII vet had a pretty good run of it making it this far. A shame to see cancer be what takes him though. My WWII vet father passed in '04 thanks to diabetes. I visited him a lot through the end. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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