BobbyLayne
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I’ve been to 44 states and 31 countries, I was personal friends - well, he was a client & best friend adjacent - with Chuck Blazer, I scored 44 on the Wonderlic during a non-NFL job interview, and every January I read the entire Bible - 1189 chapters - in 30 days. #theshred
But the most interesting thing about me IMO is I know my lineage back to the 17th century on both sides. Though no one truly famous, there have been many interesting characters, who did interesting things like fight in every war from the American Revolution through Vietnam (I was in undeclared combat twice.)
My ancestor from Wales, who had the mind of an engineer, looked over the ship they were to book passage on - and opted for another one two months later. The original vessel sank.
My New York ancestor sold all that he had in this world to buy the accouterments for a NY regiment. He led it as their colonel in Washington’s Continental Army. He rebooted his life in PA after the war.
My direct descendent from the American Civil War served in the same Cavalry regiment (2nd Michigan) as his uncle and three cousins, and every man in their company came from the same county. They served a 3 year enlistment, then 90% of them “re-upped for the duration” in November, 1864. I have a small wooden personal effects box he carried in his haversack.
The 20th century wars saw many military exploits but let’s not make this too tedious.
My father (along with another young engineer) funded his eventual business by developing a patented spinning die. Automakers used to have a problem with hubcaps flying off bc they were out of balance (just like an out of balance tire vibrates at particular speeds/frequencies.) Instead of using a set die piece, they found a spinning die distributed the impurities evenly.
His partner started what became a large tool & die manufacturer, and he was the richest man in my hometown. My father also went into manufacturing but in wood products instead.
I love knowing my family history. Not because we’re anything special, no world changers, always s part of something larger than themselves. When in leadership they were inevitably quiet, by example leaders. Good providers but no industry giants. Just solid earners. Or farmers. We are very ordinary Americans. But I love being part of this continuous thread. I love that I am ordinary and am connected to so many other ordinary folks.
What about you?
Also…
Nothing personal, but the least interesting thing about you is your political beliefs.
But the most interesting thing about me IMO is I know my lineage back to the 17th century on both sides. Though no one truly famous, there have been many interesting characters, who did interesting things like fight in every war from the American Revolution through Vietnam (I was in undeclared combat twice.)
My ancestor from Wales, who had the mind of an engineer, looked over the ship they were to book passage on - and opted for another one two months later. The original vessel sank.
My New York ancestor sold all that he had in this world to buy the accouterments for a NY regiment. He led it as their colonel in Washington’s Continental Army. He rebooted his life in PA after the war.
My direct descendent from the American Civil War served in the same Cavalry regiment (2nd Michigan) as his uncle and three cousins, and every man in their company came from the same county. They served a 3 year enlistment, then 90% of them “re-upped for the duration” in November, 1864. I have a small wooden personal effects box he carried in his haversack.
The 20th century wars saw many military exploits but let’s not make this too tedious.
My father (along with another young engineer) funded his eventual business by developing a patented spinning die. Automakers used to have a problem with hubcaps flying off bc they were out of balance (just like an out of balance tire vibrates at particular speeds/frequencies.) Instead of using a set die piece, they found a spinning die distributed the impurities evenly.
His partner started what became a large tool & die manufacturer, and he was the richest man in my hometown. My father also went into manufacturing but in wood products instead.
I love knowing my family history. Not because we’re anything special, no world changers, always s part of something larger than themselves. When in leadership they were inevitably quiet, by example leaders. Good providers but no industry giants. Just solid earners. Or farmers. We are very ordinary Americans. But I love being part of this continuous thread. I love that I am ordinary and am connected to so many other ordinary folks.
What about you?
Also…
Nothing personal, but the least interesting thing about you is your political beliefs.
Well now I'm feelin left out...
