Rodney Dangerfield had an old joke that went like this:
I got up this morning , put my shirt on and a button fell off
I picked up my briefcase and the handle fell off. I’m afraid to go to the bathroom.
That could describe yesterday for me.
After closing on my house, my wife and I begun moving stuff over. Mary, who’s diabetic, is late coming over in her car. Finally I see her in the new development but she seems lost. She drives by twice, makes wrong turns and then just stops in the middle of the street. Turns out her sugar had gone low. Any one who has dealt with this knows the person can act like a drunk. I get her out of the car and the locksmith takes her inside while I park the car. Turns out we’ve nothing in the new house so I’ve to run out and get orange juice.
Next trip over to house, a big-buck deer decides to welcome me to the new neighborhood and crashes into my car. The car behind me skids to avoid me and the deer and hits another car, which ends up causing 6 cars to hit each other. My car was towed and thankfully there were no serious injuries but it took a few hours to sort things out.
When we finally get done the new house alarm goes off and we can’t get it to stop. The alarm company can’t call house since the old owners phone was disconnected and we’ve not switched our phones yet. The police arrive and guess who one of the officers is? Yes, the same one who took my accident report. We both agreed I should go home and wait to 12:01AM
Will updates markets by weeks-end.
Peter – you made my day. I am laughing despite how the markets are now opening. Keep up the good work buddy…….you have many sides your readers love!
Peter,
Welcome to my world!!! Al least I know I’m in good company, perhaps it explains in part why I stay in the chicken coop… lol
The best to you and your family in your new home!
Peter,
You know the ole’ saying “when it rains, it pours!”. Remember today is a new day, and hopefully for you, a good one.
Take care,
Ryan
When this kind of stuff happens to me my conditioning kicks in and starts asking dumb questions like “What did I do?” “Is something bad going to happen”? Maybe there designed to keep us in check or to teach us something like patience. But, I don’t think they are there to warn us of impending doom even though my mind can wonder in that direction. I guess these are market lessons as well. One person’s disaster (or impending disaster) is anothers opportunity. So, thanks for easing my mind. You’re a good man Peter Grandich. Thanks for sharing.
“a big-buck deer decides to welcome me to the new neighborhood and crashes into my car.”
And this in Jersey? Peter, I get the sneaking suspicion that you’ve absconded, and that house you’ve bought is actually up here in Canada!
Somehow, it must be Obama’s fault?
Peter,
Open your Bible to Romans 8:28, make sure it’s still there.
Make take a long time to figure out how it’s all work out to the good, however.
I certainly hope it’s all past now for you.
Roger.
Rick Yes it is.
Pete I hear you’ve moved to Freehold. We’re neighbors. I’ve a restaurant in town. Will email you details. Bring the family over on me. I make great deer-lol.
Deer Peter. Keep bucking the system and keeping us out of the headlights. As Homer Simpson would say, Doe!! Best Wishes.
Peter. This is just one of many bumps in our life that reminds us to appreciate and be thankful when things are going smoothly. Enjoy your beautiful home with all the blessings and happiness that you and your family will cherish for many years to come.
Peter, I firmly believe that luck is a zero sum game, so somewhere out the is a person who can’t believe what a great day they are having
. Keep your chin up though, it will turn around!
Hi Peter, I am glad you actually moved in and took possession. It could have been worse. Anyway, can I ask what is with KMK, it seems to be trading in a very funny fashion, staying around 1.03 — 1.11 on very low volume. Any comments?
Thanks,
Anna
Peter,
Congrats on the new place…Better luck in the future. Sorry to hear about your bad day BUT that post was hilarious! Keep up the great work on your blog!
Spiro
WOW,is all I can say. But my day was at the doctors office. And we discussed amputating my leg 4 inches below my knee,just so I can get a bionic artifical leg/foot that will allow me more mobility and no pain when I walk. While your chain of events was trying and might have added years to your life,I would trade you in a heart beat.
Love the Grandich’s
JF
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124588934703850877.html
Pete
You should have called Diane.
She said “I could have told him how to stop the alarm.” Being that she charged her own husband today for having fixed HIS garage door for him $50, I am sure she would have taken you to the cleaners for at least a buck (no pun intended).
Joe
P.S. If you need a taxi ride to Hal’s restaurant, give Feal and me a holler
Peter,
Momma said there’d be days like this….
So what happened to the deer?
Fortunately, you were not injured, and hopefully you are comfortable in your new surroundings. Moving itself is traumatic and then to have participated in an accident?! It’s unusual for a Buck to come out in the daytime.
Thought that folks would be glad to know Dick Morris’ new book Catastrophe arrived today. While I planned to ‘Kick It Off’ this evening here, it may be better to let you unpack and settle in for a while especially after this disettling event.
That’ll give me a chance to read and organize too. Then I’ll be back with the issues of ‘Catastrophe’ and critique Dick Morris’ writings in case he’s too hard on matters. But if he’s going easy for political fear or simply missed points, I’ll add to the record.
Dick Morris will have a chance to read the summary, and I’ll invite him to the blog. So… glad to hear that you are okay, but the news about John Feal’s foot is disturbing. Hopefully your donation drive reached it’s goal.
Peace and happiness in your new home.
Hey!!! Peter I tellya, You don’t get no respect, You know what I mean!
Sounds like Murphy was working overtime. Let’s hope he takes the rest of the week off.
Take care Peter!
Ron in Vancouver
What a day! It is almost comical but I am sure your stress level was sky high……..wall street pressure would pale in comparison. Hope that you are in a better space now.
Sounds pretty usual by my standards. Cheer up, nobody died.
Peter, just a general comment/query: While I know that you specialise in junior miners, I think it will be useful to have your views/recommendations, from time to time, on the big boys in the sector such as BHP, Rio etc.
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