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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #25 on: October 13, 2010, 07:12:44 PM »
For Robert Redford (among others) to not see that Rockin' J. ranch listing Charby put up:

http://www.ranchbrokers.com/Wyoming-Ranches/Rockin-J-Ranch.html
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #26 on: October 13, 2010, 07:20:59 PM »
Quote from: Fistful on October 13, 2010, 06:23:32 PM
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #27 on: October 13, 2010, 07:54:45 PM »
Quote from: dm1333 on October 13, 2010, 04:42:07 PM


Had one.  They can be over rated.  =D

+11!!elevenity trillionmillionbillion.

I'll take Myself at age 19, an M1 Abrams, an A-10 (and the mad skillz to fly it), 2,000 acres in Southern Illinois, a winning lottery ticket that sets the record for the highest payout to one winner, a Firefly class spaceship, and Vera.
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #28 on: October 13, 2010, 08:39:20 PM »
Knowing what I really want.....  =|
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #29 on: October 13, 2010, 09:08:40 PM »
Quote from: seeker_two on October 13, 2010, 08:39:20 PM
Knowing what I really want.....  =|

That's a very Vorlon answer to a Shadow question. :)
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #30 on: October 13, 2010, 09:23:24 PM »
Quote from: Ben on October 13, 2010, 09:08:40 PM
That's a very Vorlon answer to a Shadow question. :)

That's a very Shadow observation of a Vorlon answer.....
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #31 on: October 13, 2010, 10:19:07 PM »
Quote from: scout26 on October 13, 2010, 07:54:45 PM
+11!!elevenity trillionmillionbillion.

I'll take Myself at age 19, an M1 Abrams, an A-10 (and the mad skillz to fly it), 2,000 acres in Southern Illinois, a winning lottery ticket that sets the record for the highest payout to one winner, a Firefly class spaceship, and Vera.

You forgot Kaylee. To keep the ship flying, of course.  =)
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #32 on: October 13, 2010, 10:33:56 PM »
Gold watches. Because the gold also features nickel, and I'm allergic to nickel. Shame, since I look damn good in one.
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #33 on: October 13, 2010, 11:25:59 PM »
To be unencumbered of 90% of my possessions and 99% of my obligations.
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #34 on: October 14, 2010, 01:42:24 AM »
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To be unencumbered of 90% of my possessions and 99% of my obligations.

I'm in the middle of a massive possession/responsibility reduction project.  90/99% might be unattainable, but a little goes a long way.  It's a lot of work for me, because I'm trying to squeeze every penny out ofthe stuff we're getting rid of, but if you can afford to donate or trash it, it goes pretty fast. 

After high school I went to school in Israel for a year.  Took two bags with me, one mostly books, one clothes and kitchenware.  The simplicity was  so good. 
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #35 on: October 14, 2010, 05:16:50 AM »
Quote from: Fistful on October 13, 2010, 10:19:07 PM
You forgot Kaylee. To keep the ship flying, of course.  =)

Goes without saying.... ;)
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #36 on: October 14, 2010, 08:22:21 AM »
A million dollars, a fast car and a redhead!
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #37 on: October 14, 2010, 08:38:12 AM »
Quote from: BridgeWalker on October 14, 2010, 01:42:24 AM
I'm in the middle of a massive possession/responsibility reduction project.  90/99% might be unattainable, but a little goes a long way.  It's a lot of work for me, because I'm trying to squeeze every penny out ofthe stuff we're getting rid of, but if you can afford to donate or trash it, it goes pretty fast. 

After high school I went to school in Israel for a year.  Took two bags with me, one mostly books, one clothes and kitchenware.  The simplicity was  so good. 

That is an awesome feeling - I've done the two bags thing twice now, and both times I never went back for anything.  The two bags are always enough.  You'll pick up what you really need along the way.

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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #38 on: October 14, 2010, 09:52:27 AM »
Quote from: De Selby on October 14, 2010, 08:38:12 AM
That is an awesome feeling - I've done the two bags thing twice now, and both times I never went back for anything.  The two bags are always enough.  You'll pick up what you really need along the way.



Don't forget your towel  ;)
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #39 on: October 14, 2010, 09:54:10 AM »
Quote from: Tallpine on October 14, 2010, 09:52:27 AM
Don't forget your towel  ;)

Haha, you know, I've never once packed a towel - and rarely gone without.
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #40 on: October 14, 2010, 10:21:45 AM »
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A million dollars, a fast car and a redhead!

The first will generally get you the second and possibly the third. Why not ask for two or five or ten million?
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #41 on: October 14, 2010, 11:42:45 AM »
Quote from: Lennyjoe on October 14, 2010, 08:22:21 AM
A million dollars, a fast car and a redhead!



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Quote from: Monkeyleg on October 14, 2010, 10:21:45 AM
The first will generally get you the second and possibly the third. Why not ask for two or five or ten million?



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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #42 on: October 14, 2010, 01:15:07 PM »
Money-wise about a half a million bucks would take care of just about everything. I could pay off what I owe in various places and get my car painted with a bit left over for a couple of pallets of ammo and a Maxim gun. Then again, this isn't anything I can't get, it's just that getting it would mean a lot less time with family and a lot more stress. I'm not sure that being a bitter wreck with an ulcer would allow me to enjoy it.

I already have a wife who is the envy of all my friends, and that's only from the stuff they know about. My family is more awesome than I could have possibly imagined. Heck, I'm even on relatively good terms with my mother in law.

What can't I get? A suppressor, maybe. Not legal in Minnesota. But, I could move and get one...

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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #43 on: October 14, 2010, 03:42:30 PM »
a sandwich
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #44 on: October 14, 2010, 05:34:07 PM »
A blue pill for women...
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #45 on: October 14, 2010, 05:53:39 PM »
That cute young leggy thing on skates down at the drive in.  :'(
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #46 on: October 14, 2010, 06:22:14 PM »
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That cute young leggy thing on skates down at the drive in.

Again, that million dollars... ;)

Harold, you get photos and cartoons and illustrations from all over the internet as commentary on threads. You can't get a sandwich?
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #47 on: October 14, 2010, 07:50:56 PM »
i just don't get sammiches when i want them
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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #48 on: October 14, 2010, 07:54:41 PM »
Quote from: Harold Tuttle on October 14, 2010, 07:50:56 PM
i just don't get sammiches when i want them

That's the saddest thing I've ever heard....  :'(



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Re: Things you want that you just can't have
« Reply #49 on: October 14, 2010, 08:00:44 PM »
actually there are many other things that i want but can't have

but this afternoon i was stuck at the office with no sammich possibility

now that i am home and have gorged on SWMBO's chilli, i want no sammich
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