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Offline tykempster

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I'M A MAN
« on: September 19, 2009, 04:39:52 AM »
18 as of 12:00 AM this morning!

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« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2009, 04:43:47 AM »
Happy Birthday, Ty

By the way, I have boots older than you!  ;D

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« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2009, 05:12:08 AM »
Bah, dont sell yourself short..   I consider males as "men" at 17 since that's the age you become part of the militia.

But any ways,  congrats and Happy Birthday!
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« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2009, 06:01:55 AM »
Tyler!!

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« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2009, 06:22:31 AM »
Happy B'Day Tyler!  Many Many More.  18 is a wonderful year that you will barely remember 40 years from now.
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« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2009, 06:24:26 AM »
18 is a good year ;) A time you will remember for the rest of your life. Happy Birthday
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« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2009, 06:36:16 AM »
Happy Birthday young'en  ;D may you have many , many more !

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PS - The number doesn't make you a man , your heart & head do , and from what I've seen you were already there .  ;)
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« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2009, 07:49:59 AM »
Happy birthday Tyler!  And I agree with Stimpy!
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« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2009, 08:33:32 AM »
 Happy Happy Birthday Tyler!

 If you live in Indiana, congrats your hunting and fishing license just went up! :'(

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« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2009, 10:10:57 AM »
happy birthday

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« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2009, 10:28:37 AM »
WTG!!!
I was 18 once-uh I think-yes almost 34 years ago.

You have so much to look forward to in life and I hope and pray that it is all just a wonderful ride along a cool country road in the fall with all you could ever want lying right in front of you.
Live each day to the fullest, with care, and understanding and you will forever be amazed at the great wonders the LORD our GOD has provided for you.
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« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2009, 10:58:48 AM »
Now that you're 18, you better be out signing a 4473 on a new Handi instead of hanging around here. lol :D
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« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2009, 01:12:44 PM »
Happy Birthday !!  Enjoy it now cause in about 3 days you will be 55. Time flies.
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« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2009, 02:15:28 PM »
Don't forget to sign up for the draft ;D. Military draft that is ,not miller genuine draft.

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« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2009, 03:02:47 PM »
Happy Birthday Ty !!!
 I hope you have at least 100 more.



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« Reply #15 on: September 19, 2009, 03:10:46 PM »
Happy birthday!!!!!!!!! ;D Boy I am 43 and 18 does not seem all that long ago to me. Time flies!! :o You are now comming into the very best years of your life. Good luck to you. Dale
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« Reply #16 on: September 19, 2009, 04:40:36 PM »

 Happy Birthday Ty, I turned 18 over 60 yrs ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 I don't remeber the 18th, Do my 21st, been in service a year
 Went to town to drink a beer legal, Got carded, in place I had been drinking in.
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« Reply #17 on: September 19, 2009, 04:47:49 PM »
I don't believe there is an age at which one automatically becomes a man. Being a man is not about how old you are or how old you feel. It's about doing the right thing just because you know it's the right thing to do. It's about standing behind your word 100% no matter the consequences. It's about standing up for those who can't stand up for themselves. It's about a whole buncha things but it ain't about how many years one has been on this earth. I know folks who've been around a long time and still I'd not call them a man. Some I hesitate to even call human.

BTW Happy Birthday.


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« Reply #18 on: September 19, 2009, 04:52:38 PM »
Happy Birthday. We need younguns' like you to keep us old farts on our toes! Glad to see a capable young person ready for life in the big leagues. I have a Ty son who will be 16 in November, he will be 18 before we know it. Youth is wasted on the young, but you look like the exception to that old saying.

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« Reply #19 on: September 19, 2009, 05:05:50 PM »
Anyone who can handle a 45/120's kick with a smile was a man a long time ago.   I dont remember what i did for my 18th BDay either, lol  I bought a TC on my 30th, I remember that.  Happy Birthday

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« Reply #20 on: September 19, 2009, 05:33:35 PM »
I remember when I was 18.  ??? :-\  Wait, no I don't. :-\  yes I do :-\  I don't know.

Happy Birthday

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« Reply #21 on: September 19, 2009, 05:52:04 PM »
Happy Birthday, Tyler! 


Bah, dont sell yourself short..   I consider males as "men" at 17 since that's the age you become part of the militia.

Albeit this is true, but one can't deploy to a combat zone until they are 18. ;) Been there done that.

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« Reply #22 on: September 19, 2009, 06:24:44 PM »
Happy Birthday my friend.  I am proud to know you even though it is only through the forum.  Keep in mind that "Life is like a roll of toilet paper, the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes."  I was 18 a few months ago and now I'm past 50.  Went quick but it's been a helluva ride. :D
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« Reply #23 on: September 19, 2009, 06:49:11 PM »
Ill leave the philosophy to others, Have a Happy Birthday Pard!
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« Reply #24 on: September 19, 2009, 11:24:54 PM »
Have a Happy Birthday Tyler.

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« Reply #25 on: September 19, 2009, 11:34:29 PM »
Happy Birthday!!

I do not remember 18 either... kinda funny, I DO remember 17 and 21 though.  ::) ;D My 30th was memorable as was 40, and I'll never forget 42...

Point is, as already mentioned, it goes by soo freakin' fast. Bill hit it spot on for a definition of a man. Be the best one you know how. Frome what we all see of you here, your doing just fine!! Keep up the good work!!!

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« Reply #26 on: September 20, 2009, 07:45:31 AM »
I think I met you here when you were 16.  In my opinion you were a man then.  First heed what Bill, Graybeard, said, then complete your education, get your career established, and then raise a wonderful family. We're all proud of you.  Happy Birthday ;D

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« Reply #27 on: September 20, 2009, 08:53:09 AM »
Don't forget Red Greens words: I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. These are words to stay married by.

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« Reply #28 on: September 20, 2009, 12:00:06 PM »
Thanks a ton everyone.  I try to be a responsible young person, and you guys are good guides!

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« Reply #29 on: September 20, 2009, 01:49:32 PM »
Congratulations on reaching 18!
 Have you considered the military before going to college? Lots of opportunities plus the college money doesn't hurt either. I have had the chance to serve my country and presently have a daughter (Navy) and a son in law (Army) serving now.Plus an adopted son that has his time in and doing real well with his E-9 retirement money  every month at the ripe old age of 42.
 Another thing is you get to play with  some neat toys ;D
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