From the Desk of John Rourke – November 22nd, 2016

Fairly impressed with the moves that Trump has made so far with his transition team and those selected to be part of his Administration. He appears to be making selections that are right in line with his agenda as well as making attempts to improve relationships with those in Washington. Teamwork is going to be needed to get his ideas implemented.

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Silver prices have dropped over the past two weeks. While some may look at this as a negative I look at it as a buying opportunity.

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I mentioned a few days ago about my son’s best friend and the troubles he was having at home. He actually spent the night outside on the street as he did not want to “be a burden” on anyone. I set him straight that he was absolutely NOT to do that again and that if he had nowhere to go he could stay with us.

The wife and I talked and proposed a couple of things. We found local assistance that would provide him shelter and food. He was not interested in public assistance. The other involved us taking our shed in the backyard and converting it into a spare room. The shed is larger than my son’s room. So – this weekend everything will be moved out and cleaned up. Moisture barriers will be laid on floor and walls after the insulation is installed. The bare walls will be covered with plywood.

Some carpet will be laid down, an electric heater, a couple of twin beds, and a TV installed. LED lights will be installed as well. At some point the walls painted white.

Home, sweet home…….

I’m taking him to school every morning and I hope everything works out. He is going home for Thanksgiving. I also told him he is under no obligation to stay even though we are making all these accomodations.

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11 Comments

  1. Fred says:

    I don’t always agree with all your perspectives, rourke, but that’s a pretty solid thing to do for your son’s best friend. Good on you, as the Brits say.

  2. john wilkerson says:

    Hey Rourke you are probably gonna have your son moving out there with him after the work is done. Lol
    Your a good man doing that for the kid .

  3. Doomsday says:

    Good looking out, I took in my step daughters friend in a similar situation for a couple years, it was hard as we already had three kids, but made do, good to see good people still fighting the good fight!

  4. Capt.Michaels says:

    Brother…not gonna lie. You made my eyes tear up a little bit when I saw how you just jumped right on it like that. If I may carefully add, I would recommend that you gently lay a few gentle barriers for him. Saying things like..all we are asking is. If you need something, please ask us first. Give us a chance before you get yourself into to trouble or what not. You know?

    If there is anything I can do to help. Let me know. I will catch up with you offline later. Beyond a shadow of a doubt. You saved that young man’s life. How do I know? Because…I was that kid.

  5. Brad M says:

    For your question about the M&P 45, I like them, but I am sold on the Springfield Armory XD 45 family ever since they came out. My wife and I both carry them, and I can’t believe how inexpensively I have been able to pick them up. I have put thousands of rounds through mine and it goes bang every time the booger hook snags the bang stick. I like the XDM as well, but my strait XD has been VERY reliable. If you get a chance to try that out, I recommend it.

  6. JBernDrApt says:

    My heart goes out to this young man and to you and your wife for taking such a step. No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care. That philosophy has gone a long way for centuries to change the hearts and lives of people. I’m with you on the silver. Placed an order while it’s down. Happy Thanksgiving, Lord bless you.
    – Keep Looking UP

  7. Lightning says:

    Rorke- You and your wife are good folks.WE took in a young man (a friend of our daughters) and he stayed for 18 months.We helped him get his HS diploma (he was bright but he had dropped out of school)He had a lot of problems and when he began
    being deviant with us we had to insist that he leave -by then he and his family were ready to start anew. He was straight edge though-no, alcohol, drugs or smoking etc.
    We couldnt allow that ever in our home. He was also vegan (we had ain organic beef and veg farm) So our daughter became vegan also for a few years-smile !!!
    He eventually had his own business and has done ok for himself. .
    YES set boundaries and I bet your son and he will share that special guys place.
    Jim- so sorry re: your son. Hugs n prayers to you.
    Capt Michaels-for so many of us there “but for fortune” go you and me.
    I have noticed that since Trump has been elected many business people and people on the phone taking orders etc. are much more upbeat and actually wishing people A Blessed TG and a Merry Christmas -wow music to me ears and heart. Lightning

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