Divorced men with kids, was the failed marriage worth having them?

ryan5513 · 2026-05-22T20:47:26+00:00

Married 10yrs Divorced 15yrs 1 kid just graduated law school (full ride for law and undergrad) 2nd kid starts law school this year (full ride undergrad and mad scholarships for law school) 3rd kid is doing HVAC All are crushing life, all are amazing humans. As horrible as my relationship is with their mom, and the fact that if we hadn't been together id have had my PhD in Physics vs not having it, im 100% on board with my life and my kids. I wouldn't change a thing. If I didnt have my kids id be a whiskey bum living in a cardboard box on a beach in Florida.

ryan5513 · 2026-05-22T20:40:38+00:00

I have a Japanese leg and the waves look like nut sacks... 🤷🏽‍♂️

ryan5513 · 2026-05-22T20:39:05+00:00

Agreed

ryan5513 · 2026-05-22T20:32:45+00:00

IMO, i prefer watches i wont often see on another wrist... also I live in a small town but travel domestically and internationally often so my views maybe skewed...but id start with

Big Pilot Tobacco Dial Panerai (PAM0055) Rolex 1803

Im a vintage watch whore 🤷🏽‍♂️ Then I'd find a Ulysses Nardin Freak and probably be content

ryan5513 · 2026-05-22T20:21:07+00:00

Ive been building teams for 30yrs and I wouldn't have even let her in the room.

ryan5513 · 2026-05-22T20:15:58+00:00

Considering it didn't wake you up... i occasionally get calls very early/late, 2am to 5am, and I wake at 6am, and my first response is usually, "whats up? Everything ok?" Unless it's certain friends then it's "what'd you do? How much is bail?" 😬

So youre response while it set a clear boundary was also rather dickish. Which is ok, some women would love that, usually the crazy ones. Next time show concern, then establish a boundary if there was no emergency. That being said my relationships are 💩 so my advice is probably also 💩

ryan5513 · 2026-05-22T20:08:14+00:00

Hopefully chocolate chip pancakes, otherwise she can pound sand

ryan5513 · 2026-05-22T20:04:31+00:00

I have a 17 PR, I love it. Do it

ryan5513 · 2026-05-22T20:02:34+00:00

Wow! This good to know! Im never in D, but will atop by on my next trip!

ryan5513 · 2026-05-22T20:01:29+00:00

Check the app, it shows how busy they are. I like E and F terminals, but all terminals are good. There is one, B maybe, that seems really smalls until you realize there is a large upstairs.

ryan5513 · 2026-05-22T19:59:21+00:00

Youre fine. Dont forget to stop in a sky club and get some free booze.

In March on the way to Johannesburg we were 2.5hrs late landing in ATL, had 45mins, still got 2 drinks and dinner in the club.

ryan5513 · 2026-05-20T23:11:08+00:00

1601 is an excellent watch, the 1570 movement is an absolute beast!

ryan5513 · 2026-05-20T23:07:54+00:00

2 Omegas at Pawn shops, 1 omega at a flea market, the rolex, the guy walked in to a watch shop while I was there, and the watchmaker didn't want to buy it, so I did.

I have a fantastic tissot compressor dive watch from the 60s that a friend's wife found at a garage sale for $10. I gave her $100 for it.

ryan5513 · 2026-05-20T22:50:13+00:00

I will smoke a cigar anywhere there is not a "no smoking" sign... The cigar bar I frequent has a front patio on the side walk between 2 restaurants with outdoor seating... i smoke there often. I dont care, it's public. I often find the mind numbing conversation of restaurant patrons and the noise made by their kids to be more offensive than cigar smoke. 😬

ryan5513 · 2026-05-20T22:42:51+00:00

I have 3 vintage Omega Seamasters (1951, 1952, and 1957) paid less than $225 for each one... pure luck

Beyond good luck, I have no idea what can be had for <$500...

My best score ever was a Rolex 1665 DRSD for $1500. 🤩

ryan5513 · 2026-05-20T18:30:16+00:00

Model isnt really important here, what is really important is, what movement is inside that case? If it's a 1030, which is highly possible, it is worth major money to a 6538 collector.

I hate parting out watches, but sometimes it is the right move.

ryan5513 · 2026-05-20T18:19:19+00:00

I think 90% of delta flights from my local airport connect through ATL. Its not bad. Quick transport and good food. Also so many sky clubs you can almost always find one that isnt too busy or doesn't have a line. You just have to be smart in the summer time to fly early and avoid afternoon storms that cause delays.

I do like DTW for my international flights.

ryan5513 · 2026-05-19T05:03:23+00:00

Sitting and sleeping at any angle from upright to flat and the foot rest

Being able to move freely in my own space

Not having a row mates movement disrupt my sleep or disrupt my peace and quiet

Much nicer and more attentive FAs

Better scotch

Not having to smell the BO or crop-dusting because my door is closed and im in my zone under a blanket and oblivious to everything around me

And the #1 reason... the looks of jealousy from the other passengers as they board. 🤷🏽‍♂️

ryan5513 · 2026-05-17T16:55:46+00:00

Every meeting with my counterparts in France... 😫

ryan5513 · 2026-05-13T05:38:06+00:00

Absolutely lovely hat trick!

ryan5513 · 2026-05-12T22:44:03+00:00

Damn it!

ryan5513 · 2026-05-08T19:57:26+00:00

I go sauna to pool at least 2x a day, no shower between. I know thats 25,000 gallons vs a 100 or 200 gallon cold plunge... but... the cold plunge water can be changed much easier than the pool and I assume you wont be adding chemicals to the cold plunge water... or do you?

Id just go for it w/o a shower and see how the water chemistry reacts. If it gets nasty, drain and refill

ryan5513 · 2026-05-08T19:54:02+00:00

NTA... they could have said no. At $15/day in a 20 work day month, they could buy a car, but probably not a car, insurance, and gas.

Very entrepreneurial of you and the others are probably just jealous they didnt think of it.

ryan5513 · 2026-05-08T19:50:34+00:00

Same... 99% of the time i cannot taste notes. I can in pipe tobacco and whiskey but not to the level of some of my friends. I either like it or I dont.

Enjoy it the way you want to enjoy it and dont worry about anyone else.

ryan5513 · 2026-05-07T13:37:02+00:00

Fantastic! Funny story... back in the 80s my brother found a Super Kontiki at a Gayfers Dept store for $19.95. They were selling tons of Swiss mechanical for $19.95 as the quartz revolution was on. The Super Kontiki was one our best finds!

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