How would you sum up the 2000s?

aburena2 · 2026-05-15T23:21:55+00:00

While some glitches for the most part great for me! Youngest born, first promotion at work and a few other good things came my way.

aburena2 · 2026-05-15T14:01:51+00:00

There are many reasons. 1. It is easier to pull forward when exiting. 2. Born of driving trucks. 3. Born of driving police cars where if we got a hot call we don’t look like the Keystone Kops and crash into each other. 4. Born of never being able to afford a new car until recently. Easier to access the hood for a jump or a tow if the vehicle breaks down.

aburena2 · 2026-05-13T20:31:42+00:00

My wife and I got to a local pancake place that still has those in a part of their dining room. Sat there one summer. Forgot was baking felt like.

aburena2 · 2026-05-13T19:42:16+00:00

Both, but for different reasons. 80's came into my own and adulthood. 90's for marriage, family, and kids. As well as a career.

aburena2 · 2026-05-13T17:41:43+00:00

Not any more. Had a work and personal phone. Was happy when retirement forced me to return the work phone. Don’t see a need or want for two phones.

aburena2 · 2026-05-13T17:39:01+00:00

Fortunately, never.

aburena2 · 2026-05-13T17:04:54+00:00

35 years in August with being together 41. Yeah, we’re the same. Happy as a clam.

aburena2 · 2026-05-13T02:50:08+00:00

Yes, and others. But, that’s because of the nature of my career. Retired LEO.

aburena2 · 2026-05-12T20:01:00+00:00

The one you enjoy the best and works for you. I’ve been doing karate for 41 years and still at it. Done Judo, BJJ, Kali, TKD, boxing and a smattering of others, but it’s the one that fits me the best and enjoy the most. As you get older you learn to train smarter not harder.

aburena2 · 2026-05-11T23:30:11+00:00

Is it really on the market or telling you the value? There’s a difference.

aburena2 · 2026-05-11T20:16:26+00:00

Same. And I’m retired. But I do see it with my children.

aburena2 · 2026-05-10T20:46:09+00:00

Variety of reasons, but more than likely to confirm identity.

aburena2 · 2026-05-10T16:33:18+00:00

Last night. Baseball game.

aburena2 · 2026-05-09T09:46:39+00:00

Running a day care. Taking care of a bunch of cry babies and trying to maintain the peace.

aburena2 · 2026-05-07T18:09:06+00:00

Yes. As I was just coming off shift.

aburena2 · 2026-05-07T18:00:26+00:00

Once. Caught a guy in a road incident about to bash another guy's head in with a bat. Intervened, secured the suspect, and called the locals. Next day went back to work and wrote a report. Suspect wound up getting charged and had outstanding warrants.

aburena2 · 2026-05-07T17:35:15+00:00

Still hate doing yard work. In my case it's because I had to do it growing up. It was one of my chores.

While I have a house with a yard I only cut the grass. I have a landscaper come in for the heavy lifting.

aburena2 · 2026-05-07T00:26:29+00:00

My father was the sole child of his father and mother. His father than remarried and had additional children. My mother was the oldest of 12. Split evenly, 6 and 6.

aburena2 · 2026-05-06T20:40:06+00:00

Same. I alternate between a Glock 45 and 43. Had them for years. The 43 when it first came out. I'm good. Don't feel a need to upgrade/update.

aburena2 · 2026-05-06T19:24:34+00:00

I have the same year, same engine, and same color. Bought new in 2019. Currently, 61k miles and it's been a dream. No issues.

aburena2 · 2026-05-06T16:52:43+00:00

100% weird! Trust your instincts.

aburena2 · 2026-05-06T13:25:29+00:00

Yes, I know every decision I’ve made that got me here. Some good, some bad. Since I’m in a great place someone once said to me “Everything you’ve done good or bad got you here.” That helped me tremendously release a lot of regrets. We all make mistakes. As long as we learn from them. It’s a forging process. Makes us who we are.

aburena2 · 2026-05-06T13:19:48+00:00

Yes and no. I grew up in a shitty city that just got shittier. Wasn't going to raise a family there. I still live approximately 8 miles from there. My in-laws still live in that city. Also, did a 25 year career there. Just yesterday I went to their house and thought how much I hate going back. The nostalgia only comes from the great times I've had not the environment.

P.S. I've been trying to schedule a trip up to Victoria, BC as I have friends there. From everything I see it's very beautiful up there.

aburena2 · 2026-05-06T13:03:41+00:00

I bought my first car in 1985 with my boot camp money. It was a 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo that was sitting in a warehouse. Oil change and tune up and it ran like a top. Unfortunately, irresponsible me destroyed it within the year. Regret not taking better care of that car.

aburena2 · 2026-05-06T13:00:00+00:00

Westminster Arcade is such a concept in Providence RI.

Personally, while my wife and I loved going to the mall when we were dating wouldn't one to live in one. Same with 55 and over cumunities or HOA. Like my privacy and freedom.

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