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<blockquote data-quote="CaryP" data-source="post: 3822" data-attributes="member: 34"><p><strong>Who Are You?</strong></p><p></p><p>Oh Lawdy, what can I say?</p><p></p><p>My name is Cary (kinda obvious). One-quarter Irish (mother's father came over on the boat), about one-eighth French, sorry Grayson (father's grandparents on both sides came over on the boat) and the rest is Cajun (Acadians ousted by the British from Nova Scotia in the 1760's). Raised Catholic, now I'm a recovering Catholic. I have ancestors that fought for the American side in the Revolutionary War (mother's maternal Cajun side) and the Civil War (Confederate, mother's side again).</p><p></p><p>I'm married (second time) and have four children (3 from the first and 1 from the second marriage) ages 25, 22, 19 and 12. I'll be 50 this August. My education was Catholic school through high school and state university (BS in Accounting). I earned Certified Public Accounting certification and worked in accounting until the early 80's. I even worked for Arthur Anderson in the Houston office in the late 70's/early 80's as a tax accountant (way before Enron scandal). I've been in the financial services sector since then, and have my own broker/dealer and Registered Investment Advisor firms now. My passion (outside of family) revolves around the financial markets and the economy.</p><p></p><p>My musical tastes are very much classic rock (Beatles, Stones, Cream, Hendrix, Zeppllin, Aerosmith, Who, Jethro Tull, AC/DC and lately Jet from Australia - those boys Rock). My other hobby is movies. I really love Mob movies (Godfather, Goodfella's, Casino, Soprano's) war movies/documentaries (Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers, Full Metal Jacket, Platoon, Apocalypse Now, etc.) and some TV dramas, especially The Shield (Fox TV series about crooked cops in L.A. - Vic Mackey rocks). I like to lift weights and do some aerobics. I'm 6'2" and weigh 240. In my prime I weighed 235, and was a jock. I played football in high school and wrestled in college. I got into street fighting (yes, it was stupid, but testosterone at that age makes you that way) in my late teens (it was the rage in the early 70's and there was a "bunch" of us doing it). I quit fighting the weekend I saw two of my friends get shot, and I was knocked out by some little guy with a 2" by 4" while I was fighting another guy about my size (yes, all in the same weekend - a message from God - Stop fighting Stupid!). The weights I do by myself, the aerobics I do with my wife. I play some tennis, but my joints don't hold up to a heavy schedule of it. I love golf, even though I suck at it. Golf is a great justification to be outside (even when it's hot) and smoke cigars and drink a bit. I love history, especially military history (Romans, Brits, Spartans, French, Japan, Greeks, U.S., WWII and U.S. Civil War).</p><p></p><p>I was a loner growing up, full of hostility and rage (wicked mother) and took my frustrations out in sports and fighting. I'm peaceful now (except for the occassional verbal assult) and I didn't really ever qualify as a geek. I was mostly a maladjusted loner. I've adjusted given the results of my career. I'm not really sure why I'm here on this BBS, except for the fact that I enjoy it, and find the members here pleasant. No tatoos. A fan of Star Trek and Star Wars, but never identified with any of the characters. I stayed in the World Trade Center Marriot in May 2001 while in NYC for a securities conference, just a few months before 9/11. Amazing it all went away in one day. I love NYC - it's just too cool.</p><p></p><p>Comments on previous posts:</p><p></p><p>Okay, so I am the "old guy" here given everybody else's age so far. "You just wait, your times comin' to be the "old" person."</p><p></p><p>Paul, if you're still around, I can relate.</p><p></p><p>Jedi, my hats off to you for serving in the military. I'm also a Marvel Comics fan. Spider Man was one of my favorites growing up. I sold a footlocker full of Marvel comics back in the late 80's I had accumulated as a kid from the 60's and 70's. I think I got about $400 for the lot. I was trying to clean out unwanted/unnecessary clutter. What a bone head move, huh?</p><p></p><p>August,</p><p>I'm a huge fan of Emerson and Thoreau. Some thinking went down with those boys. Walden Pond is one of my favorites, "Simplify, simplify, simplify," is something I'm striving toward. Ever been to Walden Pond? Don Henley of the Eagles is a huge fan.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Hack, are you sure you're not JT? All my brothers (5 of them) are excellent chefs. I have a hard time cooking breakfast. Congratulations on your upcoming marriage, and best of luck. Marriage is hard work, not matter what anybody tells you. Love your posts bud.</p><p></p><p>Anoah, being a mother is the most under-rated career on the planet. My hat's off to ya' mom. I love the name Nicole, as it's my oldest daughter's name. She's gorgeous - a cross between Julia Roberts and Cindy Crawford. And yes, I threatened all of her dates while she was growing up if something "bad" happened - it's a dad's duty IMO. She came by this evening to talk about her career. Nursing is probably one of the other most under-rated careers on the planet. My wife is a nurse, so I have some appreciation for this. We have two dogs, two horses and two birds. It's like a freakin' Disney movie when I get home with all of the animals and the neighborhood squirrels, doves, birds, ducks, etc. that get disturbed when I drive up.</p><p></p><p>Grayson, Billy Connelly is one of my favorites. Have you seen "Boondock Saints" yet? Billy Connelly has a key role in the second half of the movie, and this is one of my favorite movies - Irish Catholic Americans taking on crime. I don't like the French either (love the country don't like the natives), even though most of my heritage is French. Can't stand facists either, especially the gang occupying the White House these days. Reality TV sucks. Tried to watch an episode or two, but it was too mind numbing, and had to switch channels. I've got to say, I love sushi, and my brother-in-law is great. Never been to Ireland, but Scotland was awesome. Next trip overseas will be Ireland.</p><p></p><p>Okay, I've run on far too long. Somebady else's turn.</p><p></p><p>Cary</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CaryP, post: 3822, member: 34"] [b]Who Are You?[/b] Oh Lawdy, what can I say? My name is Cary (kinda obvious). One-quarter Irish (mother's father came over on the boat), about one-eighth French, sorry Grayson (father's grandparents on both sides came over on the boat) and the rest is Cajun (Acadians ousted by the British from Nova Scotia in the 1760's). Raised Catholic, now I'm a recovering Catholic. I have ancestors that fought for the American side in the Revolutionary War (mother's maternal Cajun side) and the Civil War (Confederate, mother's side again). I'm married (second time) and have four children (3 from the first and 1 from the second marriage) ages 25, 22, 19 and 12. I'll be 50 this August. My education was Catholic school through high school and state university (BS in Accounting). I earned Certified Public Accounting certification and worked in accounting until the early 80's. I even worked for Arthur Anderson in the Houston office in the late 70's/early 80's as a tax accountant (way before Enron scandal). I've been in the financial services sector since then, and have my own broker/dealer and Registered Investment Advisor firms now. My passion (outside of family) revolves around the financial markets and the economy. My musical tastes are very much classic rock (Beatles, Stones, Cream, Hendrix, Zeppllin, Aerosmith, Who, Jethro Tull, AC/DC and lately Jet from Australia - those boys Rock). My other hobby is movies. I really love Mob movies (Godfather, Goodfella's, Casino, Soprano's) war movies/documentaries (Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers, Full Metal Jacket, Platoon, Apocalypse Now, etc.) and some TV dramas, especially The Shield (Fox TV series about crooked cops in L.A. - Vic Mackey rocks). I like to lift weights and do some aerobics. I'm 6'2" and weigh 240. In my prime I weighed 235, and was a jock. I played football in high school and wrestled in college. I got into street fighting (yes, it was stupid, but testosterone at that age makes you that way) in my late teens (it was the rage in the early 70's and there was a "bunch" of us doing it). I quit fighting the weekend I saw two of my friends get shot, and I was knocked out by some little guy with a 2" by 4" while I was fighting another guy about my size (yes, all in the same weekend - a message from God - Stop fighting Stupid!). The weights I do by myself, the aerobics I do with my wife. I play some tennis, but my joints don't hold up to a heavy schedule of it. I love golf, even though I suck at it. Golf is a great justification to be outside (even when it's hot) and smoke cigars and drink a bit. I love history, especially military history (Romans, Brits, Spartans, French, Japan, Greeks, U.S., WWII and U.S. Civil War). I was a loner growing up, full of hostility and rage (wicked mother) and took my frustrations out in sports and fighting. I'm peaceful now (except for the occassional verbal assult) and I didn't really ever qualify as a geek. I was mostly a maladjusted loner. I've adjusted given the results of my career. I'm not really sure why I'm here on this BBS, except for the fact that I enjoy it, and find the members here pleasant. No tatoos. A fan of Star Trek and Star Wars, but never identified with any of the characters. I stayed in the World Trade Center Marriot in May 2001 while in NYC for a securities conference, just a few months before 9/11. Amazing it all went away in one day. I love NYC - it's just too cool. Comments on previous posts: Okay, so I am the "old guy" here given everybody else's age so far. "You just wait, your times comin' to be the "old" person." Paul, if you're still around, I can relate. Jedi, my hats off to you for serving in the military. I'm also a Marvel Comics fan. Spider Man was one of my favorites growing up. I sold a footlocker full of Marvel comics back in the late 80's I had accumulated as a kid from the 60's and 70's. I think I got about $400 for the lot. I was trying to clean out unwanted/unnecessary clutter. What a bone head move, huh? August, I'm a huge fan of Emerson and Thoreau. Some thinking went down with those boys. Walden Pond is one of my favorites, "Simplify, simplify, simplify," is something I'm striving toward. Ever been to Walden Pond? Don Henley of the Eagles is a huge fan. Hack, are you sure you're not JT? All my brothers (5 of them) are excellent chefs. I have a hard time cooking breakfast. Congratulations on your upcoming marriage, and best of luck. Marriage is hard work, not matter what anybody tells you. Love your posts bud. Anoah, being a mother is the most under-rated career on the planet. My hat's off to ya' mom. I love the name Nicole, as it's my oldest daughter's name. She's gorgeous - a cross between Julia Roberts and Cindy Crawford. And yes, I threatened all of her dates while she was growing up if something "bad" happened - it's a dad's duty IMO. She came by this evening to talk about her career. Nursing is probably one of the other most under-rated careers on the planet. My wife is a nurse, so I have some appreciation for this. We have two dogs, two horses and two birds. It's like a freakin' Disney movie when I get home with all of the animals and the neighborhood squirrels, doves, birds, ducks, etc. that get disturbed when I drive up. Grayson, Billy Connelly is one of my favorites. Have you seen "Boondock Saints" yet? Billy Connelly has a key role in the second half of the movie, and this is one of my favorite movies - Irish Catholic Americans taking on crime. I don't like the French either (love the country don't like the natives), even though most of my heritage is French. Can't stand facists either, especially the gang occupying the White House these days. Reality TV sucks. Tried to watch an episode or two, but it was too mind numbing, and had to switch channels. I've got to say, I love sushi, and my brother-in-law is great. Never been to Ireland, but Scotland was awesome. Next trip overseas will be Ireland. Okay, I've run on far too long. Somebady else's turn. Cary [/QUOTE]
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