Men making new friends...

[richs]

"Friends help you move... GOOD friends help you move bodies"
I've had many "friends" over the years, mostly with a single common interest and/or thru work. I've found once interest in that common activity wains, either by me or the others, that friendship also withers and dies.
I currently have, what I would call, 2 good friends. One is a non-gun friend (his son died from a firearm) and is my outdoors buddy. We both spent many years as BSA leaders and still enjoy the outdoors camping. My other buddy use to be a work buddy, but we have other similar interests which don't overlap with friend-1, he had been my range buddy before the "Coof". Work and other life activities has left little time lately for range time,
That being said, since before the "Coof", I've worked from home and had little to no office contacts, and at the end of the work day, all I want to do is have dinner and drown out the day. No outside contact except with my family (wife also WFH 100% and son hides in his "areas" doing his thing surfacing only for food.
I'd like to see more OTD meets ups, range meets... or whatever... a weekend at the CMP, maybe camping with others. Sitting around a campfire, cooking a rib-eye, washing it down with a nice bourbon and enjoying a cigar after would be a perfect time.

 

[Deleted member 97214]

"Friends help you move... GOOD friends help you move bodies"

Yea i'll remember that one lol.

 

[NewLeaf]

To have a friend You MUST be a friend. That’s about as simple as it gets

I understand the OP is not “religious” but that is Bible and will work. I do fall short at times but I have made friends in some unusual places using the template. I count a whole lot of Folks here “friends” . Getting out to more meets and greets will grow Trust , My2cents. With a house full (pretty much starting over at 48) it’s hard to do everything I want, but many are in my prayers and thoughts. ODT Forever!!

 

[Duke556]

I understand the OP is not “religious” but that is Bible and will work. I do fall short at times but I have made friends in some unusual places using the template. I count a whole lot of Folks here “friends” . Getting out to more meets and greets will grow Trust , My2cents. With a house full (pretty much starting over at 48) it’s hard to do everything I want, but many are in my prayers and thoughts. ODT Forever!!View attachment 5172207

Never said I wasn’t religious. I am, and I do read my bible, I tithe, and give blood, belongings, time and money to those in need. I walk a true path in a flawed body/soul (just like the rest of us). What I don’t do is got to any certain building to worship, I don’t push or publish my beliefs for others, I don’t recruit for religion, nor do I run down someone else’s. None of us know for sure who is right so I don’t take the colossal step of ignorance to assume all others are wrong. My grandfather “went to church” from his wheelchair in front of a television aired service every Sunday I can remember being with him. He was a giant to me. No one can tell me god was unhappy with his efforts. To those who want to contest that let me save you the trouble with a hearty GFY

I‘ve known many ****ty “church goers” and many wonderful “heathens”. So I base nothing on religious preference. I read and get to know the man in front of me. I wouldn’t have shared any of this publicly but your sorta called me out indirectly and I’m big on setting records straight.

but thank you for being part of the discussion none the less.

 

[Duke556]

"Friends help you move... GOOD friends help you move bodies"
I've had many "friends" over the years, mostly with a single common interest and/or thru work. I've found once interest in that common activity wains, either by me or the others, that friendship also withers and dies.
I currently have, what I would call, 2 good friends. One is a non-gun friend (his son died from a firearm) and is my outdoors buddy. We both spent many years as BSA leaders and still enjoy the outdoors camping. My other buddy use to be a work buddy, but we have other similar interests which don't overlap with friend-1, he had been my range buddy before the "Coof". Work and other life activities has left little time lately for range time,
That being said, since before the "Coof", I've worked from home and had little to no office contacts, and at the end of the work day, all I want to do is have dinner and drown out the day. No outside contact except with my family (wife also WFH 100% and son hides in his "areas" doing his thing surfacing only for food.
I'd like to see more OTD meets ups, range meets... or whatever... a weekend at the CMP, maybe camping with others. Sitting around a campfire, cooking a rib-eye, washing it down with a nice bourbon and enjoying a cigar after would be a perfect time.

Sounds like a great time indeed. 👍🏻

 

[Duke556]

Put an ad out on grindr, heard there are tons of guys looking for friends there. Joke of course.

If you were closer I'd stay stop by for a beer or meet you at the local brewery. I used to be a fitness nut for years, now at 53 I find hunting, fishing, working around my farm and club more entertaining.

Good luck, if you ever find yourself in Stateboro I'll buy you a beer.

I drive 6 hours at a clip to hang with my HS and military peeps. Statesboro is an easy day. Shoot me a pm if you like.

 

[whitmo]

Making new friends is tough. I wish I had an answer for you. I have three good friends, we all worked together for 25 to 30 years. We're all retired now and get together several times a month, sometimes weekly.

 

[PartyWithArty]

All of my friends have been found when I least expected. Never went looking for them per se they just rose to the top of whatever situation I was involved with at the time.

Yes that’s true. I met my good friend through a fb local page. Funny how that happens.

 

[PartyWithArty]

"friends" are overrated, and family is even worse. My tribe are the three people who live under my roof, wife and two kids. And my parents. they are the only people who push me to do better and who I can count on win the fit hits the shan.

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So to sum this up, you basically want to start a fight club?

shhhh don’t talk about it.
Rule number 1.

 

[PartyWithArty]

Speaking of making friends. Anyone wanna throw axes? 😂