This whole threads stinks of family and friendship.
There is EVEN the ongoing fighting between family members that others stay clear of LOL.
But at the end of the day , you have shared time and experiences.Good and Bad.
You know each others strengths and weakness and are by neither overwhelmed.
You have earned trust , and loyalty.
Brad Shaw will always be a poor man.
He will never understand that trust and loyalty are earnt not bought.
Then there are the "superfriendships"....
A very smart guy , IMHO , once told me if at the time of your death you have at least 5 friends that you can rely on totally , absolutely , you are a wealthy man.
I have those.
Literally I mean friends that may rip into you , that you may piss with now and again, but when all was said and done , would LITERALLY help you hide the bodies.
2 read this board.
1 has read this board.
In fact , I am wealthy beyond my wildest dreams
None of them , of course , would lend me any money though ;-)))