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MMXcalibur · 12-29-2023, 02:26 PM

Chiefs won the Super Bowl.
Retired 20 years Active Duty Air Force.
Moved to Denver.
Bought an awesome house on the outskirts of town with a great view.
Built a back patio for said view.
Nailed a great paying remote-only job.
Won Employee of the Quarter first time.
Was given a $10K bonus early for great work.
Ruled to be 100% disabled thru the VA.
Chiefs still making the playoffs for another (albeit ill-looking) Lombardi run.

Sad to see 2023 go!

**New World Order** · 12-29-2023, 07:50 PM

Stockton Rush had a better 2023 than me

Zebedee DuBois · 12-29-2023, 08:04 PM

I guess I'm an optimist. I would like to say I've had a 10-Taylor Swift year, because I'm pretty content with my existence. I worked for Fortune 500 (really 250) companies for 38 years and had excellent benefits. Thusly, I saved well, invested fairly well, and have more money than I expect to spend, given the lifestyle I've grown comfortable with. I don't know if I qualify as a philanthropist, but I donate pretty freely, and expect to do even more in the future, and still leave quite a bit for my kids 25-30 years down the line.

I could take a more pessimistic view. My wife has stage 4 cancer and she tells me she only expects to live 5 or 6 more years. We've lived 40 years in an older 2 story house that is 3 hours from the closest child. I think we should probably move to a one level house, but the wife doesn't want to move. And if her time frame is right, there is no reason she should have to move from the home she (we) loves. My health is not excellent, but good. All these health things keep us from extensively traveling - though we do get some trips in. Went to Iceland this year before it started shaking apart. Saw some northern lights.

But even with the challenges, we've been blessed. Life is good. We get along with all our family, immediate and extended. We have community we enjoy being with.

How can that be anything less than a 10?

InChiefsHeaven · 12-29-2023, 09:48 PM

It was a weird year to be sure. Had a couple of injuries, (old man working out stuff) and a surgery to fix hammer toes. Ended up gaining like 15 pounds. That sucked.

At work, my organization was taken over by a bigger one, which in turn handed us ( I.T.) over to another organization. Lots of stuff changed and it's caused me busy work that I'm not used to. BUT...it may end up being a boon. Time will tell.

Wife and I got the raised bed garden installed and had a helluva crop this year.

I had to buy a truck 2 years earlier than I wanted to (my old vehicle going tits up before its time), but it's the first vehicle I've owned that I actually friggin' LOVE. (2020 Ford Ranger Lariat edition).

I'd say it's been a 7-8 kind of year for me. But 2024 looks right now to be a get back on track kind of year.

seclark · 12-30-2023, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHeaven

It was a weird year to be sure. Had a couple of injuries, (old man working out stuff) and a surgery to fix hammer toes. Ended up gaining like 15 pounds. That sucked.

At work, my organization was taken over by a bigger one, which in turn handed us ( I.T.) over to another organization. Lots of stuff changed and it's caused me busy work that I'm not used to. BUT...it may end up being a boon. Time will tell.

Wife and I got the raised bed garden installed and had a helluva crop this year.

I had to buy a truck 2 years earlier than I wanted to (my old vehicle going tits up before its time), but it's the first vehicle I've owned that I actually friggin' LOVE. (2020 Ford Ranger Lariat edition).

I'd say it's been a 7-8 kind of year for me. But 2024 looks right now to be a get back on track kind of year.

I’ve had relatives with hammer toes. Definitely sucks.
Hope you’re better.
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**J Diddy** · 12-29-2023, 10:24 PM

Last year I didn't know that i was going to last til this year. The new pacemaker not only increased my heart ejection rate but improved everything. I quit drinking, exercise daily and lost about 50 pounds.

This year has been an 11.

BWillie · 12-29-2023, 11:01 PM

Still making $125-$150 an hour working 15 hours a week. Can't complain.

**Smed1065** · 12-30-2023, 03:38 AM

This year? Dad died on Christmas last year is why I ask. Exactly and 1 reason I showed back up. It takes much guts even as a drunk to step up and watch mom die from cancer that you thought you could always save but too dumb to realize and then NM. I will call it rough.

493rd · 12-30-2023, 08:23 AM

Well, I got rammed in my ass a bunch, did tons of blow, ****ed beautiful women, and bought a Porsche so it went kinda good.

Pablo · 12-30-2023, 09:56 AM

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Well, I got rammed in my ass a bunch, did tons of blow, ****ed beautiful women, and bought a Porsche so it went kinda good.

Told one truth and three lies!

493rd · 12-30-2023, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pablo

Told one truth and three lies!

Well played bro

BWillie · 12-30-2023, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 493rd

Well, I got rammed in my ass a bunch, did tons of blow, ****ed beautiful women, and bought a Porsche so it went kinda good.

How do you pronounce Porsche?

stevieray · 01-01-2024, 08:32 AM

Lost & buried my good friend Joe Tracy.

Hope this year is better for those who had a rough year.

Thankful for all blessings.

Happy New Year!

View Poll Results: My year was a _________ type of year.
10 - Taylor Swift – It was like being Time’s Person of the Year, dating a Chief, and making a billion dollars.	9	8.33%
9 - George Santos - I lived the amazing life that George Santos describes in his lies.	5	4.63%
8 - King Charles – I didn’t accomplish much, but I was still crowned as the king.	9	8.33%
7 - Travis Kelce – Yeah, I’ve dropped some passes, but overall I’m living pretty good.	29	26.85%
6 - The Friends Cast – Roughly 5/6th of the year was good.	6	5.56%
5 - Joe Flacco – Mostly nondescript, but with some good parts.	17	15.74%
4 - Mitch McConnell – I’m still doing my thing, but with a few embarrassing freeze-ups.	4	3.70%
3 - Kadarius Toney – Well, at least I’m still on the roster.	14	12.96%
2 – Ivy League president testifying about Jewish stuff – I should have done things differently.	1	0.93%
1 – Russian draftee. It was mostly human-wave attacks against fortified Ukrainian positions.	5	4.63%
0 – Let’s just say that it was an expensive submarine ride to the Titanic.	9	8.33%
I don't remember (also a Mitch McConnell option).	0	0%
Voters: 108. You may not vote on this poll

12-29-2023, 02:26 PM	#1
MMXcalibur Pessimistically optimistic. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denver, CO Casino cash: $2255086	Chiefs won the Super Bowl. Retired 20 years Active Duty Air Force. Moved to Denver. Bought an awesome house on the outskirts of town with a great view. Built a back patio for said view. Nailed a great paying remote-only job. Won Employee of the Quarter first time. Was given a $10K bonus early for great work. Ruled to be 100% disabled thru the VA. Chiefs still making the playoffs for another (albeit ill-looking) Lombardi run. Sad to see 2023 go!
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12-29-2023, 07:50 PM	#2
New World Order Choco Favre Join Date: Jul 2012 Casino cash: $2474765	Stockton Rush had a better 2023 than me
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12-29-2023, 08:04 PM	#3
Zebedee DuBois Veteran Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: floating in a tin can Casino cash: $1685199	I guess I'm an optimist. I would like to say I've had a 10-Taylor Swift year, because I'm pretty content with my existence. I worked for Fortune 500 (really 250) companies for 38 years and had excellent benefits. Thusly, I saved well, invested fairly well, and have more money than I expect to spend, given the lifestyle I've grown comfortable with. I don't know if I qualify as a philanthropist, but I donate pretty freely, and expect to do even more in the future, and still leave quite a bit for my kids 25-30 years down the line. I could take a more pessimistic view. My wife has stage 4 cancer and she tells me she only expects to live 5 or 6 more years. We've lived 40 years in an older 2 story house that is 3 hours from the closest child. I think we should probably move to a one level house, but the wife doesn't want to move. And if her time frame is right, there is no reason she should have to move from the home she (we) loves. My health is not excellent, but good. All these health things keep us from extensively traveling - though we do get some trips in. Went to Iceland this year before it started shaking apart. Saw some northern lights. But even with the challenges, we've been blessed. Life is good. We get along with all our family, immediate and extended. We have community we enjoy being with. How can that be anything less than a 10? __________________ What am I even doing here?
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12-29-2023, 09:48 PM	#4
InChiefsHeaven Rockin' yer FACE OFF! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Casino cash: $3694937	It was a weird year to be sure. Had a couple of injuries, (old man working out stuff) and a surgery to fix hammer toes. Ended up gaining like 15 pounds. That sucked. At work, my organization was taken over by a bigger one, which in turn handed us ( I.T.) over to another organization. Lots of stuff changed and it's caused me busy work that I'm not used to. BUT...it may end up being a boon. Time will tell. Wife and I got the raised bed garden installed and had a helluva crop this year. I had to buy a truck 2 years earlier than I wanted to (my old vehicle going tits up before its time), but it's the first vehicle I've owned that I actually friggin' LOVE. (2020 Ford Ranger Lariat edition). I'd say it's been a 7-8 kind of year for me. But 2024 looks right now to be a get back on track kind of year. __________________ We have a million reasons for failure, but not one excuse... Die Donks, DIE!! Holy Crap fellas!!! We did it!!! THREE TIMES!!!
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12-29-2023, 10:24 PM	#6
J Diddy Don't Be A Dick Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Joplin Casino cash: $6787192	Last year I didn't know that i was going to last til this year. The new pacemaker not only increased my heart ejection rate but improved everything. I quit drinking, exercise daily and lost about 50 pounds. This year has been an 11.
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12-29-2023, 11:01 PM	#7
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12-30-2023, 03:38 AM	#8
Smed1065 Supporter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Returning From Hell Casino cash: $7773673	This year? Dad died on Christmas last year is why I ask. Exactly and 1 reason I showed back up. It takes much guts even as a drunk to step up and watch mom die from cancer that you thought you could always save but too dumb to realize and then NM. I will call it rough.
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12-30-2023, 08:23 AM	#9
493rd GDT Contributor Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: * Casino cash: $2480400	Well, I got rammed in my ass a bunch, did tons of blow, ****ed beautiful women, and bought a Porsche so it went kinda good.
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01-01-2024, 08:32 AM	#13
stevieray best in the biz Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Under Pressure Casino cash: $2385273	Lost & buried my good friend Joe Tracy. Hope this year is better for those who had a rough year. Thankful for all blessings. Happy New Year!
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