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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 14644"><p>In my way of thinking you make a whole lot of sense, so first let me say that I don't disagree with a single thing you said. And, BTW, power to you and yours! My "real job" is also completely unrelated to cattle. You refer to you dad in a lot of your postings – and I like that. Those "old pharts" (to borrow a Dun-ism) (he's probably one of them) had/have a lot of wisdom to pass on. I don't count myself as one of them yet but it's closer by the year and I'll be proud when it gets here. Also, I read you loud and clear on the hunger remark.</p><p></p><p>So, as long we know we're on the same page, let me respond. It would be hard to justify running cattle if I was honest about it. But, as my dad always says (here we go again), "It's always best to have a hobby or pastime that at least has the POTENTIAL to make money", vs cost you money. I love those old cows; they're my golf game - except I also profit from them. Heck, I'd do it for free (in the spring and fall). I make it my goal to earn some money at it (again, we're not talking Sch F) or at least break even. I'm not a big enough outfit to earn a GOOD living out of cows, but I can sure make it pay something. That's part of the beauty of it. I'm not a very proud guy, so I don't worry about being fancy or cutting edge.</p><p></p><p>Therefore, I have to look at it from the net and the hourly aspects. Heck, you have to draw the line somewhere, with some sort of criteria, or you'd be out in the pasture 24/7!</p><p></p><p>Now, finally, to the point. It's my objective to make money at this thing. If you can make money at what you like to do, you've got a real deal. So, is there a better way to draw the line when making management decisions?</p><p></p><p>Keep posting.</p><p></p><p>Craig</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 14644"] In my way of thinking you make a whole lot of sense, so first let me say that I don’t disagree with a single thing you said. And, BTW, power to you and yours! My “real job” is also completely unrelated to cattle. You refer to you dad in a lot of your postings – and I like that. Those “old pharts” (to borrow a Dun-ism) (he’s probably one of them) had/have a lot of wisdom to pass on. I don’t count myself as one of them yet but it’s closer by the year and I’ll be proud when it gets here. Also, I read you loud and clear on the hunger remark. So, as long we know we’re on the same page, let me respond. It would be hard to justify running cattle if I was honest about it. But, as my dad always says (here we go again), “It’s always best to have a hobby or pastime that at least has the POTENTIAL to make money”, vs cost you money. I love those old cows; they're my golf game - except I also profit from them. Heck, I'd do it for free (in the spring and fall). I make it my goal to earn some money at it (again, we’re not talking Sch F) or at least break even. I’m not a big enough outfit to earn a GOOD living out of cows, but I can sure make it pay something. That’s part of the beauty of it. I’m not a very proud guy, so I don’t worry about being fancy or cutting edge. Therefore, I have to look at it from the net and the hourly aspects. Heck, you have to draw the line somewhere, with some sort of criteria, or you’d be out in the pasture 24/7! Now, finally, to the point. It’s my objective to make money at this thing. If you can make money at what you like to do, you’ve got a real deal. So, is there a better way to draw the line when making management decisions? Keep posting. Craig [/QUOTE]
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