I aint dead. But almost...

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Hey all...
Or those who remember me anyways.

I ain't been around in about 2 years.
I went through a divorce.
I was homeless for a bit, then I lived in an apartment for about a year. The whole time my still and equipemnt sat in my shop in the ex wife's backyard gathering dust. :evil: :evil:

Well I finally got it all back and making a sweet feed run now. And while I was in my shop I found a quart of 125 proof tails that had been sitting for 2 years. It was delicious! :thumbup: Life is good.

Glad to be back at it. Shine on!
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I am glad things are looking up for you,

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I am seeing more and more homeless on the streets in the last few years. Not sure what the answer is but glad you are now back on your feet.
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I always suspected it, but your story is proof stilling is therapeutic. Welcome back.
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Welcome back HP. Glad to see you back at it.
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If it doesn't kill you
Experience can make you stronger
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Well, I wasnt really homeless, but I did spend about 6 months sleeping in a sleeping bag, on an air mattress, in my cousin's house that had no insulation and was being remodeled.

She got me for $1200/month in child support. But I am getting all distilling equipement and tools back. Plus the new SOH is younger and hotter, so I guess all's well that ends well.
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shadylane wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 2:01 pm If it doesn't kill you
Experience can make you stronger
That which don’t kill you
Only postpones the inevitable :econfused:
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Hillbilly Popstar wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:31 pm...the new SOH is younger and hotter...
Ouch! Hope you don’t get burned.....again.
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Yonder wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:37 pm
shadylane wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 2:01 pm If it doesn't kill you
Experience can make you stronger
That which don’t kill you
Only postpones the inevitable :econfused:
That's deep, that is, Yonder.

Deep.

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Postponing the inevitable is a good general description for about 80% of the energy we each expend year by year. The other 20% makes it all worth it.

Entropy will outlive us all.
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Welcome back! It's nice to see an old familiar name. :)
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welcome back, hope you get to see your kids as much as you want.
as hard as this is/was on you, it'll be many a times harder for the kiddos
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Hillbilly Popstar wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:31 pm She got me for $1200/month in child support. But I am getting all distilling equipement and tools back. Plus the new SOH is younger and hotter, so I guess all's well that ends well.
Trade in for a new model for the low, low price of just $1200 per month. :)
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cayars wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 2:06 am
Hillbilly Popstar wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:31 pm She got me for $1200/month in child support. But I am getting all distilling equipement and tools back. Plus the new SOH is younger and hotter, so I guess all's well that ends well.
Trade in for a new model for the low, low price of just $1200 per month. :)
Welcome back.
That's steep for a younger model! I traded mine in for 10 German Shepherds, and they cost me approx. 140/month, and they keep humans out of the yard.
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Eire Rider wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 4:23 am
cayars wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 2:06 am
Hillbilly Popstar wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:31 pm She got me for $1200/month in child support. But I am getting all distilling equipement and tools back. Plus the new SOH is younger and hotter, so I guess all's well that ends well.
Trade in for a new model for the low, low price of just $1200 per month. :)
Welcome back.
That's steep for a younger model! I traded mine in for 10 German Shepherds, and they cost me approx. 140/month, and they keep humans out of the yard.
Sometimes it's cheaper to lease than buy. :lol:
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Expat wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 4:27 am
Eire Rider wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 4:23 am
cayars wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 2:06 am
Hillbilly Popstar wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:31 pm She got me for $1200/month in child support. But I am getting all distilling equipement and tools back. Plus the new SOH is younger and hotter, so I guess all's well that ends well.
Trade in for a new model for the low, low price of just $1200 per month. :)
Welcome back.
That's steep for a younger model! I traded mine in for 10 German Shepherds, and they cost me approx. 140/month, and they keep humans out of the yard.
Sometimes it's cheaper to lease than buy. :lol:
LOL, I was thinking the same thing, and started to type but decided I would be quiet. Of course leasing around here could end up way more expensive both physically and mentally. My Shepherds look much better than the leasing options here.
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bilgriss wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 2:09 pm Postponing the inevitable is a good general description for about 80% of the energy we each expend year by year. The other 20% makes it all worth it.

Entropy will outlive us all.
Far out.
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$1200 a month might seem steep but I guess it depends on the new upgraded model and finances. LOL

I upgrades about 12 years ago for $2200 a month and traded in a +8 year old model for - 10 year old model. Well worth the upgrade price IMHO. :)
New model is more a long term lease but no longer a lifetime contract.
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I haven't done the math on my trade-in but she also squeezes 10th gen corn and barley mash in the basement in the nude so there is that. Pics to follow.

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I was going to raise your bet, but think I'll "see" you're bet instead. LOL
Love a fellow member with a good sense of humor!

But seriously, glad to hear things are working out for you and things are getting back to normal.

PS what type of spirits did you/do you enjoy making?
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jonnys_spirit wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 7:38 am I haven't done the math on my trade-in but she also squeezes 10th gen corn and barley mash in the basement in the nude so there is that. Pics to follow.
Ah, young love. :shock: If it gets ta be too much work I’m sure there’s many of of us willin’to lend her a hand. :oops:
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jonnys_spirit wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 7:38 am I haven't done the math on my trade-in but she also squeezes 10th gen corn and barley mash in the basement in the nude so there is that. Pics to follow.
Hugh Hefner got nothing on you. Waiting for the pics of your new ass press. LOL
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Onwards and upwards - I traded my nutter ex for a much hotter, but also much more understanding model 8)

The ex berated me all the time for my beer brewing. The new model stood by patiently while I built a brew shed - hell, she even helped me source materials for the build :clap: Then we moved house and once again I turned a shed into a brewery - and now she's even happy with this new hobby 8)

Costs a bit in the alimony, but worth every penny I reckon :lol:
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Sometimes it's cheaper to lease than buy. :lol:
Not withstandin’ the number of men folks that have gotten in trouble over that, ain’t no “lol” about it. But speaking’ as one that has kept it together neigh on to 50 years I’d have to vote for buyin’ in. Takes the right woman, it does.
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Ive been down that road. After my divorce i hit the streets so i decided to hitch hike and freight jump across the country. Came back home and jumped up on my feet slowly but surely. Took a few more failed relationships but nothing i could stick with until about a year and a half ago i found myself with a wonderful lady.

Edited for serafinas benefit.

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Hey gents, I'd like to remind you that not everyone on this forum is male and that some of us think that talking about women like we are machinery is offensive. That is literally objectification.
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serafina wrote: Sun Nov 17, 2019 4:45 pm Hey gents, I'd like to remind you that not everyone on this forum is male and that some of us think that talking about women like we are machinery is offensive. That is literally objectification.
When you seek to find offence, you will never fail. No obligation to read it, if you don't like the content.

It's a joke, and shouldn't be taken seriously anyways.
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