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It’s not a far drop from the sidewalk to the gutter
Posted on 7/8/22 at 8:40 pm
Posted on 7/8/22 at 8:40 pm
A friend & I have brought our families to a beautiful East TN mountain lake for a few days. I brought my fishing boat, he brought his pontoon & accessories, and we rented a large VRBO home in a small lake village.
There is a modest home next door to our rental for sale with an asking price of nearly $1M.
There is a community boat ramp just down the hill from the homes. This ramp has a baw living in a mini van. He arrives around 6:30 each evening and heads out at 5:50 each morning. While at the ramp, he sits in the back of his van watching movies on the tiny TV.
It saddens me that this guy is literally living in a van down by the river within walking distance of million dollar homes.
There, but for the grace of God, go I.
There is a modest home next door to our rental for sale with an asking price of nearly $1M.
There is a community boat ramp just down the hill from the homes. This ramp has a baw living in a mini van. He arrives around 6:30 each evening and heads out at 5:50 each morning. While at the ramp, he sits in the back of his van watching movies on the tiny TV.
It saddens me that this guy is literally living in a van down by the river within walking distance of million dollar homes.
There, but for the grace of God, go I.
This post was edited on 7/8/22 at 8:44 pm
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Posted on 7/8/22 at 8:42 pm to Eli Goldfinger
My eyes are burning at the amount of subtle brags
Posted on 7/8/22 at 8:44 pm to Sun God
Yeah that first paragraph really lays it on.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 8:46 pm to Eli Goldfinger
Don’t judge me.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 8:47 pm to Eli Goldfinger
quote:
It saddens me that this guy is literally living in a van down by the river within walking distance of million dollar homes.
Don't let that passing thought spoil your expensive vacation.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 8:48 pm to Eli Goldfinger
He may prefer the van to the 1 million dollar home. I probably would.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 8:48 pm to Eli Goldfinger
quote:
van down by the river
Did you write all of this just for a Chris Farley quote?
Posted on 7/8/22 at 8:50 pm to Finchboyz
Live look at OP
Posted on 7/8/22 at 8:50 pm to Eli Goldfinger
Plot twist. The guy in the van is staying there while he rents out his mansion.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 8:52 pm to Eli Goldfinger
quote:
There is a community boat ramp just down the hill from the homes. This ramp has a baw living in a mini van. He arrives around 6:30 each evening and heads out at 5:50 each morning.
he makes more money then you do and doesnt pay taxes on it. he panhandles all day for a living just waiting for suckers like you to feel sorry for him and give him money.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 8:52 pm to Eli Goldfinger
It's no brag to say you have to rent a house for the weekend to go to a lake, any OT baller will have multiple lakefront homes.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 8:53 pm to Eli Goldfinger
The real irony is that guy is probably living a happier life than you.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 8:53 pm to Eli Goldfinger
quote:
It saddens me that this guy is literally living in a van down by the river within walking distance of million dollar homes.
Why, because he gets to be there every day for free, but you have to pay to do it?
This post was edited on 7/8/22 at 8:55 pm
Posted on 7/8/22 at 8:53 pm to Eli Goldfinger
quote:
There is a community boat ramp just down the hill from the homes. This ramp has a baw living in a mini van. He arrives around 6:30 each evening and heads out at 5:50 each morning. While at the ramp, he sits in the back of his van watching movies on the tiny TV.
It saddens me that this guy is literally living in a van down by the river within walking distance of million dollar homes.
There, but for the grace of God, go I.
It's good that the situation made you contemplate pride and blessings. But don't feel bad for the guy.
Ever consider the notion that the guy was just tired of the Rat-race/keeping up with the Joneses? (I think that stigma no longer applies anyway).
Probably has more peace of mind than Joe Millionaire next door. Good for that baw. He sounds relaxed.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 8:56 pm to keakar
quote:
he makes more money then you do and doesnt pay taxes on it. he panhandles all day for a living just waiting for suckers like you to feel sorry for him and give him money.
Not sure how much panhandling takes place in this little town.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 8:58 pm to Eli Goldfinger
You gone wake up missing your catalytic converter and any loose valuables.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 9:02 pm to Eli Goldfinger
quote:You sound jelly.
While at the ramp, he sits in the back of his van watching movies on the tiny TV.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 9:09 pm to Eli Goldfinger
That guy is keeping an eye on someone living in one of the mansions.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 9:10 pm to Eli Goldfinger
frick your judgemental arse.
I live in a camper down by the river.
Some people.
I live in a camper down by the river.
Some people.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 9:12 pm to soccerfüt
Yet, up in the mountains, you've never gone to sleep to the gentle slap of water on rocks. You've never seen the water and its animals awaken. There's so much you'll never see or experience. It doesn't bother you to stay in a building that is no more authentic than the franchise hamburger joint down the hill (unless it's Pal's, a whole different experience, even for chili buns).
You don't even know the magnificence of a spring in the mountains with redbud blooms falling into the water, followed a week or so later by dogwood blooms.
You don't even know the magnificence of a spring in the mountains with redbud blooms falling into the water, followed a week or so later by dogwood blooms.
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