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Oxbow · Jul 7, 2024

High Stepper said: ↑

I think what we all need to remember is @blairandgretchen is a New Zealender first, but ultimately a capitalist. As someone who had to hunt for food with a boomerang and a slingshot, he has always adapted and even thrived during the harshest times.

I appreciate his modesty, but he isn't telling the whole story. Blair always looks for opportunity when networking with customers and agents alike and found yet another niche. While some carriers pass out calendars, pens and hats for name recognition, he took a more personal approach. I believe it will pay dividends in the long run.

Ultimately Gretchen customizes dollhouses specific to the client.

For instance, a landstar agent's custom mansion dollhouse.
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He also has gained sponsors that he places in some dollhouses like Stouffers.
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And he even includes movie characters. This person was a fan of Olivia Newton John and Grease.

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Let's not start taking a collection up just yet.
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ElmerFudpucker said: ↑

When I met him I was buying bread in oak grove Missouri. He was 5’ 4” and had a little muscle. I said “do you speak-a my language”. He smiled and gave me a vegimite sandwich. And he said.

I come from the land down under. Where beer flows and men chunder. Can’t you hear, can’t you hear that thunder. You better run, you better take cover.
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I miss the banter, thank you gents!

IH Truck Guy · Jul 7, 2024

ElmerFudpucker said: ↑

When I met him I was buying bread in oak grove Missouri. He was 5’ 4” and had a little muscle. I said “do you speak-a my language”. He smiled and gave me a vegimite sandwich. And he said.

I come from the land down under. Where beer flows and men chunder. Can’t you hear, can’t you hear that thunder. You better run, you better take cover.
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Thanks for this.
Song is stuck in my head and I can't sleep..
And I got to roll out at 4.
#### you.

blairandgretchen · Jul 7, 2024

High Stepper said: ↑

I think what we all need to remember is @blairandgretchen is a New Zealender first, but ultimately a capitalist. As someone who had to hunt for food with a boomerang and a slingshot, he has always adapted and even thrived during the harshest times.

I appreciate his modesty, but he isn't telling the whole story. Blair always looks for opportunity when networking with customers and agents alike and found yet another niche. While some carriers pass out calendars, pens and hats for name recognition, he took a more personal approach. I believe it will pay dividends in the long run.

Ultimately Gretchen customizes dollhouses specific to the client.

For instance, a landstar agent's custom mansion dollhouse.
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He also has gained sponsors that he places in some dollhouses like Stouffers.
View attachment 520842

And he even includes movie characters. This person was a fan of Olivia Newton John and Grease.

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Let's not start taking a collection up just yet.
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ElmerFudpucker said: ↑

When I met him I was buying bread in oak grove Missouri. He was 5’ 4” and had a little muscle. I said “do you speak-a my language”. He smiled and gave me a vegimite sandwich. And he said.

I come from the land down under. Where beer flows and men chunder. Can’t you hear, can’t you hear that thunder. You better run, you better take cover.
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I have a new purpose in life.

To appear at both your funerals and tell wildly inappropriate jokes.

You little buggers.

ElmerFudpucker · Jul 8, 2024

IH Truck Guy said: ↑

Thanks for this.
Song is stuck in my head and I can't sleep..
And I got to roll out at 4.
#### you.
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Since Blair is basically retired he has been working on the flute solo at the beginning. He called me last night and played it over the phone. He’s pretty good at electric bass, but his rock flute needs a little work.

Old_n_gray · Jul 8, 2024

Just so you know, you guys are a holes. Typed with a smile on my face. You guys rock....carry on.

Espressolane · Jul 8, 2024

blairandgretchen said: ↑

I have a new purpose in life.

To appear at both your funerals and tell wildly inappropriate jokes.

You little buggers.

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That sounds like a good time. Well sort of.
Would you at least wear a suit?

ElmerFudpucker · Jul 8, 2024

Old_n_gray said: ↑

Just so you know, you guys are a holes. Typed with a smile on my face. You guys rock....carry on.
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Blair is working on starting a men at work cover band. He has settled on a name. Men who need more work. @High Stepper said he would provide lead vocals once he figures out what the hell a fried out kombi is. @Midwest Trucker is willing to be the band manager.

Espressolane · Jul 8, 2024

ElmerFudpucker said: ↑

Blair is working on starting a men at work cover band. He has settled on a name. Men who need more work. @High Stepper said he would provide lead vocals once he figures out what the hell a fried out kombi is. @Midwest Trucker is willing to be the band manager.
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I will lend my hand at running the mix boards.

88 Alpha · Jul 8, 2024

blairandgretchen said: ↑

I have a new purpose in life.

To appear at both your funerals and tell wildly inappropriate jokes.

You little buggers.

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I hate attending funerals. I've only attended 2 in my entire life. Not that I'm wishing any sudden demise on @High Stepper and @ElmerFudpucker but I would highly consider attending those funerals. Blair, you need to make that your new side business.

ElmerFudpucker · Jul 8, 2024

Espressolane said: ↑

That sounds like a good time. Well sort of.
Would you at least wear a suit?
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Have you ever tried to fight a dingo in a suit? You’d get your boomerang caught on your pocket square. You have to be practical when you’re on a walk about

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