I was born of ENGLISH, IRISH, SCOTTISH, GERMAN, DUTCH & CHEROKEE heritage. This has never caused me any problems. However, there are times when I get the urge to put on a pair of "Jack" boots, play the bagpipes and go throw rocks at a wagon train and then come back for a spot of tea and some Edam cheese.
I can remember as far back as 5 years of age. Before that, I really can't remember anything. Let's face it. Who wants to remember being potty-trained anyway!
I started my life out as a kid. Well, I had no choice. When you're born, you don't have any job skills to put on your resume, you don't have a driver's license and you're too young to run for President. So, the best thing to do is just enjoy you're childhood, because sooner or later, kids do grow up.
I'm single and have never married. I neither love nor hate being single. If I do get married, I would prefer to have children. I never dated in high school because I was taught to put your education first and girls second. I've never dated much. I don't hold a person's past against them. However, I did date two women who said they were available and it turned out they were married. I dropped them like the proverbial hot potato. That's what I get for not dating a NORTHEAST girl. Most girls I dated were good, though. Excuse me for bragging, but just like BARNEY FIFE, I once went out with a Registered Nurse. I remember one time a girl I was dating complained that I never took her anywhere. So, I took her out and bought her a hamburger. My philosphy has been not to spend too much money on a date, rather save it for my wife if I got married. I never could see spending a lot of money on a girl who you might not ever see again.
At the present, I work at home selling collectibles on the INTERNET and occasionally I work on old radios and other electronic equipment. I usually have a 70-80% success rate on fixing things.
I live on 4 acres of property with two houses. One is my parents' house and the other is mine, which I helped build. There is also a large barn/shed. Everything in the buildings and on the property, including two cars, is paid for. Except for normal living expenses, I am debt free and have no intention of joining the Rat Race and slaving at a weekly job in which I make a lot of money for others and what little money I do make is taken away in illegal taxes. But, if a great opportunity came along, I would definitely consider it. I have all kinds of skills and experiences, but all I can do is wait to see if someone needs my help. I lost a lot of job opportunities because of stolen mail and somebody else pretending to be me. But, I've got copyrights that are worth some good money, so I'm not worried about the future.
It takes a lot of time to produce this school history site. I hope you are enjoying it. I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't listen to what other people say about me, whether good or bad. I usually keep to myself. If you want to know something about me, talk to me. I know more about myself than anyone else. And GOD knows us better than anybody, including ourselves.
I've been in the OZARKS almost 20 years and things are going okay. One bad thing did happen. My barber of over 15 years retired. I didn't want to have to look for another one, so I just lay on the ground and let my mother give my head the once over with the weed eater.
My father passed away in December of 2002. My mother is getting along in years and although in good health, I prefer to be available at all times. I don't believe in shipping parents off to nursing homes or hospices where the only thing they have to look forward to is a depressing death. Not to mention the fact that they'd lose the homes they worked hard for all their lives in order to pay the expenses.
I have mentioned a lot of people's names in order to give them their moment in the spotlight. Also, to prove who I am. From time to time, I will be adding memories and photos as I dig them up.
Here's hoping that all of you who attended NORTHEAST are having your lives go well.
Your Classmate always,
GARRY DASHNER
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