tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post3396510909601713626..comments2024-03-28T03:57:20.041-04:00Comments on Eaton Rapids Joe: A Trophy BuckEaton Rapids Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09102166969915526172noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-90623413537856934752014-06-28T22:00:13.496-04:002014-06-28T22:00:13.496-04:00I think having a few more years under his belt is ...I think having a few more years under his belt is in his favor. His mother and aunt seemed to be quite young.<br /><br />They did get their pole barn. I had a conversation with the gentleman who installed the cupboards/cabinets. He was a little bit miffed. They actually put stuff (canned dog food) in them and they came off the wall.<br /><br />It made me happy to hear that they ended up with something tangible out of the deal. Few people handle windfalls well. One data point I have involves legal settlements. Only one person in twenty will still have a significant portion of the settlement two years later.<br /><br />One problem with a budget that is too tightly strung is that it cannot absorb shocks. It is like a boat with little freeboard. It does not take much of a wave to swamp the boat. I think that was the root cause of their financial difficulties.<br /><br />The kid did not look like a high roller. He was not dressed fancy. His vehicle was probably eight years old.<br /><br />I wish him well.Eaton Rapids Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102166969915526172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-90007620256889165992014-06-28T13:28:23.796-04:002014-06-28T13:28:23.796-04:00Sometimes there ARE surprises in the family lines....Sometimes there ARE surprises in the family lines... Glad you got the chance to meet him!Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.com