DarkSkies
01-01-2010, 11:53 AM
2009 was not a great year for lots of people. It was one of the toughest financially that I've ever faced. I know a lot of people in the same boat. If somehow that hasn't affected you, I would say you're either very lucky or very delusional.
With our country in a severe recession and around a 10% unemployment rate, I don't remember things being this bad since the 1980's. Back then interest rates were 21%. I didn't think we would ever pull out of that. We did, one day at a time.
In the fishing world, we have lost some very valuable people this year, Bob Pond, Lefty Carr, John Larsen, some well-known, and others not as well-known.
We have all had sadness and disappointment in our personal lives. Sometimes it might not seem like it's not worth it to go on living. When you consider the alternative, I say we gotta try, even if just for one more day. That day will soon become a week, or a month, and soon things may appear to get better. :lookhappy:
The economy is already starting to move at a pace a little faster than negative. That's a start. I think some people are starting to focus on the simpler times and entertainment choices of years past... ones that don't cost too much money.
And we will survive. We as Americans are one of the most resilient countries out there. We survived WWI, and WWII, thanks to the brave men who fought for us. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
We survived the Great Depression. That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger. We survived 9/11, which our terrorist enemies thought would cripple us. Yet we survived. :clapping::clapping::clapping:
We are composed of all races, nationalities, and religions in this country. When we can get beyond the polarized views that we hold sometimes, we as a country can survive anything.
I wish all of you some good luck, peace, and at least a little prosperity in 2010. :plastered:
Most importantly of all, I wish you good health, and a chance to have good times with those around you who you value most. No one has a perfect family or life, but my wish for 2010 is that we can try to be more understanding of each other, and tolerant of a viewpoint that isn't exactly in line with our own.
Peace and happiness to you all for 2010. Thanks for making this a place where I'm happy to come and throw down my half-page rants, 1000 word speeches. It's a place where I'm happy to share the knowledge I have with old and new anglers!!! :fishing:
Thank you all for your colorful wit, predictable crabbiness ;) and mature interaction. Brings a tear to my eye. Have a great day!!! :HappyWave:
With our country in a severe recession and around a 10% unemployment rate, I don't remember things being this bad since the 1980's. Back then interest rates were 21%. I didn't think we would ever pull out of that. We did, one day at a time.
In the fishing world, we have lost some very valuable people this year, Bob Pond, Lefty Carr, John Larsen, some well-known, and others not as well-known.
We have all had sadness and disappointment in our personal lives. Sometimes it might not seem like it's not worth it to go on living. When you consider the alternative, I say we gotta try, even if just for one more day. That day will soon become a week, or a month, and soon things may appear to get better. :lookhappy:
The economy is already starting to move at a pace a little faster than negative. That's a start. I think some people are starting to focus on the simpler times and entertainment choices of years past... ones that don't cost too much money.
And we will survive. We as Americans are one of the most resilient countries out there. We survived WWI, and WWII, thanks to the brave men who fought for us. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
We survived the Great Depression. That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger. We survived 9/11, which our terrorist enemies thought would cripple us. Yet we survived. :clapping::clapping::clapping:
We are composed of all races, nationalities, and religions in this country. When we can get beyond the polarized views that we hold sometimes, we as a country can survive anything.
I wish all of you some good luck, peace, and at least a little prosperity in 2010. :plastered:
Most importantly of all, I wish you good health, and a chance to have good times with those around you who you value most. No one has a perfect family or life, but my wish for 2010 is that we can try to be more understanding of each other, and tolerant of a viewpoint that isn't exactly in line with our own.
Peace and happiness to you all for 2010. Thanks for making this a place where I'm happy to come and throw down my half-page rants, 1000 word speeches. It's a place where I'm happy to share the knowledge I have with old and new anglers!!! :fishing:
Thank you all for your colorful wit, predictable crabbiness ;) and mature interaction. Brings a tear to my eye. Have a great day!!! :HappyWave: