crossy 666 Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, team tractor said: Funny thing is you and me both started yards away from each other. Happy ? You ? 😂😂😂😂 you never smile lol . I chose to not have family because I would be the first to admit I’m selfish. I buy what I want and never worry about what others think of me. I have more toys than I know what to do with but I would not say I’m happy. Yes I have worked hard and have a couple of quid but I wouldn’t say I’m happy. When I go I will probably leave it all to a seal sanctuary you will be leaving behind your legecy hopefully setting your family up and helping them as much as you can as your dad had for you. Who is the richer man ? Edited July 31, 2019 by crossy 666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 56 minutes ago, crossy 666 said: I chose to not have family because I would be the first to admit I’m selfish. I buy what I want and never worry about what others think of me. I have more toys than I know what to do with but I would not say I’m happy. Yes I have worked hard and have a couple of quid but I wouldn’t say I’m happy. When I go I will probably leave it all to a seal sanctuary you will be leaving behind your legecy hopefully setting your family up and helping them as much as you can as your dad had for you. Who is the richer man ? Theres no rules here in my opinion. I have children and have always thought they were the best reason for being alive, they keep me young thinking and entertained. My sister and brother in law dont have children, both semi retired professionals, they can do what ever they like whenever they like [within reason] they are fit and healthy not worn out like me. and dont have the burden of financing their offspring through college etc etc... Instead of a seal sanctuary you could help other worthwhile causes while your still live and kicking ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 This thread is getting a bit serious, but since it's show and tell time... Having seen the negative impact of children on friends' lives, I didn't want a child, but got coerced in to it over many years. The first three years were utterly miserable. With no family support, we got very little sleep and weren't able to do any of the things we used to do as a couple, travel, diving, hiking/camping, nights out etc. Everything became ten times harder than it was previously, even going to the supermarket was a major challenge. Our boy was not easy to manage and it got to the point where I was wondering if there was something wrong with him. Wife got terrible postnatal depression and turned into someone I didn't recognise. Five years later, we have a sweet, polite little boy who is a pleasure to be around. We talk about hunting and fishing all the time and he has started joining me on a few adventures. I would not have understood this before becoming a parent, but he is the most important thing in my life now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, crossy 666 said: I chose to not have family because I would be the first to admit I’m selfish. I buy what I want and never worry about what others think of me. I have more toys than I know what to do with but I would not say I’m happy. Yes I have worked hard and have a couple of quid but I wouldn’t say I’m happy. When I go I will probably leave it all to a seal sanctuary you will be leaving behind your legecy hopefully setting your family up and helping them as much as you can as your dad had for you. Who is the richer man ? Me if you leave it to us 😂 lol. Its not money or kids dude it’s our age and realising I’ve a feeling of not doing all I wanted or the fact I’ve had to grow up. I’m happy being skint lol Edited July 31, 2019 by team tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 37 minutes ago, Houseplant said: This thread is getting a bit serious, but since it's show and tell time... Having seen the negative impact of children on friends' lives, I didn't want a child, but got coerced in to it over many years. The first three years were utterly miserable. With no family support, we got very little sleep and weren't able to do any of the things we used to do as a couple, travel, diving, hiking/camping, nights out etc. Everything became ten times harder than it was previously, even going to the supermarket was a major challenge. Our boy was not easy to manage and it got to the point where I was wondering if there was something wrong with him. Wife got terrible postnatal depression and turned into someone I didn't recognise. Five years later, we have a sweet, polite little boy who is a pleasure to be around. We talk about hunting and fishing all the time and he has started joining me on a few adventures. I would not have understood this before becoming a parent, but he is the most important thing in my life now. I’ve just had 3 hours fishing with my lad . It was wonderful even tho we caught nothing and he played on his phone for half of it . The water and a quiet night and I’m chilled now drinking a brew. He had a go at shooting on a fair earlier and only went and won a big teddy . He managed 6/6 proud dad time. The woman was amazed considering he’s 10 . Only a pellet rifle at 2 yards but I couldn’t believe his luck free standing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 39 minutes ago, team tractor said: I’ve just had 3 hours fishing with my lad . It was wonderful even tho we caught nothing and he played on his phone for half of it . The water and a quiet night and I’m chilled now drinking a brew. He had a go at shooting on a fair earlier and only went and won a big teddy . He managed 6/6 proud dad time. The woman was amazed considering he’s 10 . Only a pellet rifle at 2 yards but I couldn’t believe his luck free standing. hello, sounds like a nice evening, enjoy your beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 8 hours ago, team tractor said: I’ve just had 3 hours fishing with my lad . It was wonderful even tho we caught nothing and he played on his phone for half of it . The water and a quiet night and I’m chilled now drinking a brew. Get him catching on a good swim and he'll soon forget his phone👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 On 31/07/2019 at 18:30, islandgun said: Theres no rules here in my opinion. I have children and have always thought they were the best reason for being alive, they keep me young thinking and entertained. My sister and brother in law dont have children, both semi retired professionals, they can do what ever they like whenever they like [within reason] they are fit and healthy not worn out like me. and dont have the burden of financing their offspring through college etc etc... Instead of a seal sanctuary you could help other worthwhile causes while your still live and kicking ! their choice think of the joy passing on what your dad / grandad taught you, what do they teach any one , nought , the way forward , their loss, an enquiring mind and a thinker (outside the box ) a child thought to think for itself is priceless , selfish people end up alone and nasty so nasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 On 22/07/2019 at 07:48, team tractor said: How old have I got to be to have a mid life crisis ? I think I might have entered it Any 'because i'm worth it' impulse buys yet? Thats my benchmark. I've a yard full of them 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 35 minutes ago, ack-ack said: Any 'because i'm worth it' impulse buys yet? Thats my benchmark. I've a yard full of them 😂 Blimey, a blast from the past!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 21 minutes ago, Penelope said: Blimey, a blast from the past!!! 😃 I had to nip off oot for a midlife crisis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 I bought a Playstation 4 yesterday and turn 49 on Saturday...midlife crisis? I was an avid gamer 20+ years ago,but life etc started to catch up and i stopped at the PS2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Imperfection said: I bought a Playstation 4 yesterday and turn 49 on Saturday...midlife crisis? I was an avid gamer 20+ years ago,but life etc started to catch up and i stopped at the PS2. Yup but ps5 is coming out soon 😂. £850 apparently 3 hours ago, ack-ack said: Any 'because i'm worth it' impulse buys yet? Thats my benchmark. I've a yard full of them 😂 Trying to buy a caravan lol. I guess that’s skipping mid and going to end of life crisis lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 56 minutes ago, team tractor said: Trying to buy a caravan lol. I guess that’s skipping mid and going to end of life crisis lol nothing wrong with that, technically I bought mine for working away but it's also coming in handy over the holidays 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Mice! said: nothing wrong with that, technically I bought mine for working away but it's also coming in handy over the holidays 😁 Got to pass my test first for me. Vans 3.2t MAM . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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