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Owner Announcement HAPPY NEW YEAR from the TSC

BarberDave

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A we take account of all the happenings in our lives in 2024, overall to me it was a recovery year from the depth of Covid, a re-building if you will. I find it amusing to see the threads about what in 2024 were "pet peaves" It makes one realize that we are so blessed that we can air those grievances, knowing that in actuality they are minuscule to the tribulations many have gone through. We are Lucky and blessed to live where we do, how we do, and to have a forum like this

Over the years, many, thought a self moderated forum would never make it. It would be pandemonium. Be like the Wild West. Well each year we prove that with the quality of our members, the family atmosphere, and truly living the "CADRE" mentality we prove them wrong.

We had a tremendous year of growth here at the TSC, had and continue to have a Ton of Fun, so for that we thank you.

As I take stock of what I have been thankful for in 2024 it is YOU the members. I say this all the time and mean it! YOU ARE THE LIFE BLOOD of this joint, and I will forever be thankful for that. As to regrets, well I dont believe in them, as in my World, God, and only God, charts my path, so, I have to trust in that guidance.

My only regret is, as some mentioned, is that we could not make a "Get-Together" work for the upcoming year, but that concept is not dead, just on hold. I am thankful for my partners, @Cvargo , @CBLindsay , as I cannot think of two better men to share in this Idea that was hatched so long ago now, after we had a dream of how a forum could and should run. I am thankful for our concierge staff @NurseDave @Spider @heysi @Fenster for the help they give us each and every day.

With that on Behalf of Chris, Chad, and me, we want to wish YOU and YOUR Family a Safe and Prosperous New Year and a GREAT 2025
 
Well said Dave (of the barbershop variety). Of the things I am most thankful for it is the friendships and experiences I have had as a result of the TSC forum. For me, the Shaving Cadre has contributed greatly to the quality of my life these past several years.

I have to admit, it’s been quite awhile since I’ve said “hey, this was a really good year” and I will definitely NOT be saying 2024 was a good year (for me and my family)…however, as I sit here and reflect on my life and where I am today, I must say things are pretty cushy. As bad as things have been they could certainly have been worse, and I know others throughout the world have had a much worse year than I.

Regrets? Sure, I have a few. Mostly I regret the words left unsaid and the deeds left undone, but there’s nothing to be gained from dwelling on those or any other regrets so I try to focus on the things that brought me joy and happiness. Things like the Cadre convention in Las Vegas, I really enjoyed being there (despite several of the guys not being able to attend as planned due to horrible weather and such) and being able to just hang with the guys. I do wish we could have made a cruise meet up work for early 2025, but I know we will be able to put something together soon enough.

At the risk of letting my old man show, I would like to wish all my forum friends and their families a healthy, safe and prosperous 2025.
 
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