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**Grumpy old man** · 01-17-2017, 08:42 AM

With all the chaos of the holidays , crazy weather , helping members with their projects . My family have been keeping a secret but it's hit the shelves now ! Anyone read Forbes magazine ? My Daughter has been featured as 1 of "30 under 30" young entrepreneurs of 2017 in Arts and style ! My secret is out and I can't express the amount of pride I have for her sole accomplishments in such a short time . This is 100% her baby , I've only provided my encouragement of her goals and she's knocked it out of the park completely on her own . Her little dining room table online start up company has exploded to the WORLDS third largest luxury swimwear company in 3 short years !

http://www.forbes.com/pictures/lmh45.../#30518207fae7

https://www.bikiniluxe.com/

https://www.bikiniluxe.com/pages/about-us

This year the competition was more extreme than ever: 15,000+ nominations for just 600 spots. That’s an under 4% acceptance rate; making it harder to get into than the nation’s two most selective colleges, Stanford University (4.8%) and Harvard University (5.2%). Our staff sorts through the nominations and passes them on to an army of 50 expert staff reporters and editors.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/thecover.../#12fa851e207a

**richard2717** · 01-17-2017, 09:04 AM

Congrats. Definitely something to stand proud about.

**Grumpy old man** · 01-17-2017, 09:26 AM

Thank you , But when I looked she doesn't carry any mens suits that would fit this grumpy old man ...

Now I can go back to concentrating on building these old trucks .

Mhussnatter · 01-17-2017, 09:56 AM

WOW!! Grump that it Awesome.... Congratulations you must be a Very proud Papa. Enjoy!

Mike

ranger danger · 01-17-2017, 11:39 AM

I bet you could pull off a speedo��
Congratulations grumpy.

Coley · 01-17-2017, 12:16 PM

Wow...that is amazing....really great news!
Dude you must be really proud and clearly you must have done something right.
Great to see that kind of success.
I have a massive amount of respect and appreciation for people who step out and step up...move their ideas forward and start businesses and, as a result,...put people to work successfully.
This is increasingly a rarity...so when these stories break, I think its great news.
Congrats Grumpy!
....plus, like ranger danger said.....you'll get all the free speedo's you'll ever need....but that doesnt' mean we are starting a different type of calendar on the website...lol

All Good
Coley

**Grumpy old man** · 01-17-2017, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coley

Wow...that is amazing....really great news!
Dude you must be really proud and clearly you must have done something right.
Great to see that kind of success.
I have a massive amount of respect and appreciation for people who step out and step up...move their ideas forward and start businesses and, as a result,...put people to work successfully.
This is increasingly a rarity...so when these stories break, I think its great news.
Congrats Grumpy!
....plus, like ranger danger said.....you'll get all the free speedo's you'll ever need....but that doesnt' mean we are starting a different type of calendar on the website...lol

All Good
Coley

WOAH , WOAH ! There won't be any "speedo suits " going on around here ! Tn has laws about that stuff

Besides If I got one on it may disappear forever ? I'm more of the old cut off jean shorts kinda guy . The joy of getting older and living up here in the hills is nobody cares what your wearing .

They maybe happy if you wipe the cow manure off your boots at the tractor supply but hey , this is farm country !

One good thing is I'll have my choice of pin up models !...To take pictures with when my trucks are done

**special-K** · 01-17-2017, 01:39 PM

That's a really fine girl you have there Grump. She just went ahead and did it and there she is! Notice I didn't say anything about Speedos unless it's the kind in your dash, thank you. I mean you're welcome.

**Stocker** · 01-17-2017, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranger danger

I bet you could pull off a speedo

Now that's a mental image I could do without....!

Congrats Grump! Your pride in your daughter's accomplishments comes through loud & clear, and rightfully so. Good for you and good for her!

**mongocanfly** · 01-17-2017, 07:18 PM

Congrats to your girl grumpy.. trying not to picture you in the speedo...or even worse a mankini..

**DPowers** · 01-17-2017, 10:15 PM

Congratulations to your family.

**davischevy** · 01-17-2017, 10:50 PM

Grumpy, you have a right to be proud. Congratulations to you AND her.

'63GENIII · 01-18-2017, 01:27 AM

Man that's awesome Grumpy! As a parent, I know that all I want for any of my kids is that they find their own niche and can hold their own in life. Your daughter has gone well above and beyond and I highly doubt that she'll stop there. Id be so proud if it was one of mine doing something like that. Congrats to her, you and your family! You have to take some credit. Kids don't raise themselves now do they?

BTW, when I read the title, I thought the thread was gonna be something weird like... ah never mind. Happy to hear there are no Mankinis involved. HAHA! Congrats!

**Grumpy old man** · 01-18-2017, 01:53 AM

Thanks guys and I will pass your comments onto her , I'm still a little shell shocked over this whole thing she's got going on ! I've caught myself starring off wondering how the ? did she pull this off ? But she has such a upbeat welcoming personality and work ethic that I'm just in awe at times . She refuses to be involved in any type of drama and encourages everyone she comes across .It's already led her to become a columnist for a number of magazines ,Inc,Elite,and others I haven't even caught up with yet ? She has a knack for social media and online merchandising that for her 18 hr days are the norm. I find myself encouraging the local cashier at Walgreens or the bag boy at Krogers to look up her site because if she could do it so can they and with this ol interweb of today anythings possible . Now if I can just learn how to load pictures from my old Iphone 4 .....

My father used to tell us " Never live your life like a turtle , If the turtle doesn't stick it's neck out it will never get anywhere "

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**GR8-68** · 01-18-2017, 06:07 AM

That is awesome Grumpy, nothing like one of those proud dad moments. It is good to see them become successful in life.

**GOPAPA** · 01-19-2017, 05:57 PM

Congrats to you and your daughter.. quite an achievment ..you must be very proud.

01-17-2017, 09:04 AM	#2
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01-17-2017, 09:56 AM	#4
Mhussnatter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Easton, MD Posts: 63	Re: The news is out ! I can't hide this secret anymore ... WOW!! Grump that it Awesome.... Congratulations you must be a Very proud Papa. Enjoy! Mike

01-17-2017, 11:39 AM	#5
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01-17-2017, 12:16 PM	#6
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: The news is out ! I can't hide this secret anymore ... Wow...that is amazing....really great news! Dude you must be really proud and clearly you must have done something right. Great to see that kind of success. I have a massive amount of respect and appreciation for people who step out and step up...move their ideas forward and start businesses and, as a result,...put people to work successfully. This is increasingly a rarity...so when these stories break, I think its great news. Congrats Grumpy! ....plus, like ranger danger said.....you'll get all the free speedo's you'll ever need....but that doesnt' mean we are starting a different type of calendar on the website...lol All Good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

01-17-2017, 01:39 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: The news is out ! I can't hide this secret anymore ... That's a really fine girl you have there Grump. She just went ahead and did it and there she is! Notice I didn't say anything about Speedos unless it's the kind in your dash, thank you. I mean you're welcome. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-17-2017, 08:42 AM	#1
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	The news is out ! I can't hide this secret anymore ... With all the chaos of the holidays , crazy weather , helping members with their projects . My family have been keeping a secret but it's hit the shelves now ! Anyone read Forbes magazine ? My Daughter has been featured as 1 of "30 under 30" young entrepreneurs of 2017 in Arts and style ! My secret is out and I can't express the amount of pride I have for her sole accomplishments in such a short time . This is 100% her baby , I've only provided my encouragement of her goals and she's knocked it out of the park completely on her own . Her little dining room table online start up company has exploded to the WORLDS third largest luxury swimwear company in 3 short years ! http://www.forbes.com/pictures/lmh45.../#30518207fae7 https://www.bikiniluxe.com/ https://www.bikiniluxe.com/pages/about-us This year the competition was more extreme than ever: 15,000+ nominations for just 600 spots. That’s an under 4% acceptance rate; making it harder to get into than the nation’s two most selective colleges, Stanford University (4.8%) and Harvard University (5.2%). Our staff sorts through the nominations and passes them on to an army of 50 expert staff reporters and editors. http://www.forbes.com/sites/thecover.../#12fa851e207a Last edited by Grumpy old man; 01-17-2017 at 09:09 AM.

01-17-2017, 09:26 AM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: The news is out ! I can't hide this secret anymore ... Thank you , But when I looked she doesn't carry any mens suits that would fit this grumpy old man ... Now I can go back to concentrating on building these old trucks . Last edited by Grumpy old man; 01-17-2017 at 09:44 AM.

01-17-2017, 07:18 PM	#10
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,583	Re: The news is out ! I can't hide this secret anymore ... Congrats to your girl grumpy.. trying not to picture you in the speedo...or even worse a mankini..

01-17-2017, 10:15 PM	#11
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01-17-2017, 10:50 PM	#12
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01-18-2017, 01:27 AM	#13
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: The news is out ! I can't hide this secret anymore ... Man that's awesome Grumpy! As a parent, I know that all I want for any of my kids is that they find their own niche and can hold their own in life. Your daughter has gone well above and beyond and I highly doubt that she'll stop there. Id be so proud if it was one of mine doing something like that. Congrats to her, you and your family! You have to take some credit. Kids don't raise themselves now do they? BTW, when I read the title, I thought the thread was gonna be something weird like... ah never mind. Happy to hear there are no Mankinis involved. HAHA! Congrats! __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

01-18-2017, 01:53 AM	#14
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: The news is out ! I can't hide this secret anymore ... Thanks guys and I will pass your comments onto her , I'm still a little shell shocked over this whole thing she's got going on ! I've caught myself starring off wondering how the ? did she pull this off ? But she has such a upbeat welcoming personality and work ethic that I'm just in awe at times . She refuses to be involved in any type of drama and encourages everyone she comes across .It's already led her to become a columnist for a number of magazines ,Inc,Elite,and others I haven't even caught up with yet ? She has a knack for social media and online merchandising that for her 18 hr days are the norm. I find myself encouraging the local cashier at Walgreens or the bag boy at Krogers to look up her site because if she could do it so can they and with this ol interweb of today anythings possible . Now if I can just learn how to load pictures from my old Iphone 4 ..... My father used to tell us " Never live your life like a turtle , If the turtle doesn't stick it's neck out it will never get anywhere " https://www.bikiniluxe.com/pages/media-page Last edited by Grumpy old man; 01-18-2017 at 07:53 AM.

01-18-2017, 06:07 AM	#15
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: The news is out ! I can't hide this secret anymore ... That is awesome Grumpy, nothing like one of those proud dad moments. It is good to see them become successful in life. __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

01-19-2017, 05:57 PM	#16
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,343	Re: The news is out ! I can't hide this secret anymore ... Congrats to you and your daughter.. quite an achievment ..you must be very proud. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.



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