.... stint as the centerfold cordinator for Playgirl magazine where she picked out each centerfold for the magazine ...
DANG! I came THIS CLOSE!
If your talking about the Kramer Estate that they talk about in their tourbus show, then yes I am connected to it because it's my parents estate, but no, I don't live there. Kramer is my stepfather of 20 years now (I think) and they bought the estate when it was really run down, and have turned it into what it is today (the 2nd largest privately owned estate in Palm Springs at 4 acres). The room that they show in the opening of each of the show is the living room of the estate that never gets used for anything but parties pretty much.
Awesome! How come I've never got an invitation?
Yes I've met a lot of wealthy and influential people in my life (though it's never helped me out any) as well as many well known celebrities (also never helped me any). ...
Not! Being around successful people alone is a bonus. You get to see how they act. You get insight into what makes a successful person successful, plus you generally get to associate with the most interesting and intelligent people. That in itself is a big plus, though it can be frustrating.
My second wife's father was a corporate vice president of Aerojet General. The people I was aroung taught me much that can't be learned anywhere else. I learned what it means to be a gentlemen. I learned what good conversation is. The only downside is that I have not been in such circles since! Most everyone Iknow are complete dolts compared to that crowd! That is what's frustrating!
So, count your blessings. You've probably learned things that you're taking for granted. Think on those things, and you'll walk away with something more than you expected -- though it will probably be very frustrating.
...Washington to go to some party being held by Nancy Pelosi (the new house speaker) that they are friends with. I've also met 3 presidents (Reagan, Ford and Clinton, might be 4 presidents if Hillary runs and wins it).
Use your wiles and wits to get an audience with ms. Pelosi. Nothing but good can come from it. But go with a plan to offer. You at least have opportunity to get support from the influential who can make your ideas come to fruition.
My parents are quite different then parents that I know who are in their same income and influence bracket because my parents don't believe in spoiling the child, whereas some of my childhood friends were quite spoiled and are now senators, and big BIG business people, where as I am a very small business owner (Im the only employee so I use the term business lightly) running my own Warranty Administration business that deals with about 5 automobile dealerships and makes a very very meager existance.. I mean income...
Your parents did you a big favor. If you don't earn it yourself, it's not worth having. And it sounds like you're doing pretty well. Most people work from 9 to 5, and even worse than that! They're working graveyard shifts, and swing shifts, and have to rely on overtime. Plus they don't OWN their work. They are merely employees that don't even enjoy what they do!
.... I sold [my house] 3 years ago (doubled my purchase price, but my purchase price was only 71,000 so.....) when houses were selling really well in California. Now houses in my area are still trying to fetch 500,000 to 1,200,000 which even the lowest end of the spectrum is well beyond my means.
DOH! I can relate. I bought a home in Rancho Cucamonga before it became the upscale financial center of the San Bernardino Valley. I sold if five years later and nearly doubled my money, but if I had it now I'd have purchasing power (equity) out the wazzoo! BUt, alsas, tis only 20-20 hindsight, and keeping it was killing me. I was driving 35 miles to work at Huge Aircrash Company, and the stress (and smog) was literally killing me!
As far as Ruta is concerned she's now doing a play (and has been for about a year or so) called Senior Class....
I gotta admire her energy. Hell, I'm fiteen years her junior and have very little health left. So, she's pretty amazing! Man! If only.....
Anyway,.... this is most fascinating! From now on I'm gonna think differently about CB! You're an amazing guy! I knew you was smart, but now.....
And don't forget! It's not over until it's over! If you have greater ambitions, you have superb opportunities. Take 'em, if you're so inclined!
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