20 Things I Learned from My Granddad

Although my Granddad passed away years ago, there are still so many things that I learned from him that are ingrained into my own habits to this day. Here are 20 of his kernels of wisdom:

• Always shake your boots out before you put them on.
• Always have cash in your wallet.
• Pay cash for all of your purchases--never use credit (a house is about the only exception).
• Keep your firearms clean and dry.
• Family comes first.
• The only pan you need for cooking is a cast iron frying pan.
• You can't rush nature.
• Grow as much of your own food as possible.
• Keep your personal information, financial status, and political opinions to yourself.
• Go fishing as often as possible.
• Take time every day to talk to God and read the Bible.
• Talk to your garden plants and animals, it makes them grow better.
• Know some tricks to amuse the grandkids.
• Every man should have a pocket knife, pistol, and guitar--and know how to use all three.
• The best cookin' is home cookin'--restaurant food is a poor substitute.
• When you die, leave behind your good name and enough cash/land/resources to take care of your family.
• Buy land--they ain't makin' any more of it.
• Don't throw your money away on useless stuff, spend it on items that will hold or increase their value.
• Never rely on the government or charity to support you.
• Know an in-demand skill so you will always be able to support yourself.

Well, those are the first 20...I'm sure I learned about a million things from him which I will continue to list from time to time.