Hey there, my name is Tony and I'm a 47 year old former math teacher, married for 25 years with one daugther. I used to spend most of my evenings at the park coaching soccer. I coached my daughter's team from the age of 4 to 18 and coached the girls soccer team at the school I taught at. Boy, has my life changed I've been medically retired since December 2011, when my kidneys failed. I had a kidney transplant in October 2013. I've got a laundry list of ailments that keep me from working, driving, and limits my mobility; but this is no sob story. It is what it is and there is no reason to dwell on things beyond my control, it is not health to mope around; LIFE IS GOOD.
I keep busy refurbishing electronics, and hitting auctions, thrift stores, and yard sales looking for good deals to fix/clean up to resell on eBay. I opened an eBay store; Silver Lion Trading Company (Tonysilverlion) that has helped supplement my income; it also gives me a revenue stream for my coin collecting hobby. I recently started building gaming computers, 3 so far; one for myself and a couple for my nephews. I hadn't played computer games since my 20's, but they got me back into playing recently. I still use the same gamertag I created on the original xbox many moons ago. I have 2 beautiful grandsons, 3 & 1 yrs old. These guys make every minute I am with them golden. Like I said LIFE IS GOOD.
seems like so long ago. Always at the park, 5 days a week.
they were so little.
These two beautiful ladies have been my rocks for the last 6 years.
I don't know what I would do without this pain in the ass in my life.
My two little guys visiting me after my last surgery.
My companion when the wife is at work.
ME
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Welcome to Steem @oakleyshark I have upvoted and sent you a tip
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Yes indeed life is good especially when we live it in a good fate, I love your happy family, welcome to steemit dear friend @oakleyshark, I've met with good friends by searching 'introduceyourself' tag, i love newbies and delight in giving them a hand of friendship. Love from @maxdevalue, am sending some steem to your wallet right away, welcome on-board! Your contribution is needed here in steemit.
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Great advise and thank you. I am feeling so welcome on here.
That's a sign of success. Welcome.
Welcome
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Welcome Tony to Steemit enjoyed your post great platform to express and learn new things, enjoy.@kevinace
I am enjoying it so far, thanks!
Welcome to steemit! Upvoted and followed (y) Check my profile, there are lots of guides and hacks for newbies ;)
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Welcome and Thank You for being with us!! Following your Blog now
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Welcome to steemit. I up voted u and follow! Good luck @alizachaya
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Welcome to steemit @oakleyshark! Let me know if you have any crypto related questions, I am happy to help :)
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Very good to read your introduction Tony!
Thank you, it felt funny writing about myself.
Welcome to Steemit! You will rock here! Followed. Follow me back 😘
Honors chemistry, impressive. I taught middle school science for a couple years.
A new Steemian :-) hello @oakleyshark I hope you enjoy your time here, its a great community ! Nice post, Wish you much luck! I will follow your account. Don't hesitate to contact or follow me at any time :-) See you around @tradewonk
My time here has been great so far. Following!
Thank you :-)