TDM........next time in MI we will hook up for sure!!....Wilbur is more than welcome to join us!!!
The Wiz!Pay it forward
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THANKYOU "Tone" for a GREAT Post! And also thankyou for reminding others to be kind to one another, that not EVERYone out in the world is bad and how one simple act of kindness can change a person's life. It's often an act of kindness that changes hard, distrusting, and bitter souls into kind ones!
One of the best gifts, is one that restores hope
Bitterness, fear/distrust, envy and jealousy can separate the best of friends.....
One of the best gifts, is one that restores hope
Bitterness, fear/distrust, envy and jealousy can separate the best of friends.....
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Just a note to anyone concerned ---this thread will remain OPEN. As noted here by many Members, this was a kind act of gesture between friends.
Thanks
Sun
Thanks
Sun
Kody J. Louviere
5533 Pointer Rd.
Theodore, Al 36582
I'll take a Prodigy and a Coke.
5533 Pointer Rd.
Theodore, Al 36582
I'll take a Prodigy and a Coke.
Thanks Sun!!.......I think it should remain open also...in fairness to the OP(who happens to be a great fellow in my book...and someone I am glad to call my friend!!!)
The Wiz!
Kody J. Louviere
5533 Pointer Rd.
Theodore, Al 36582
I'll take a Prodigy and a Coke.
You think the good Samaritans are taking requests?
If that is the case, I would do just about anything for a Jany Stick myself. (anything but violence, I am a pacifist.)
If they do i'll have to sick wilbur the killer shihtzu on them.
You have a killer shih tzu named Wilbur?! I have two shih tzus. Andy and Marcie are both ten feet tall and bullet proof!!
Thank you for a wonderful post on people doing good without expectation of anything in return. It made my day.
You have a killer shih tzu named Wilbur?! I have two shih tzus. Andy and Marcie are both ten feet tall and bullet proof!!
Thank you for a wonderful post on people doing good without expectation of anything in return. It made my day.
Tone, I'm happy to hear you had such a pleasant surprise, and to be reminded that people like BiteMe exist in the world.
MaryKay, Superstargoddess and Mooby, kudos to all of you for thinking of others and doing what you can to help.
Now I know I should leave my post at that. However, I just can't seem to stop myself from pointing out that in the U.S. more people are raped/murdered by someone they know (i.e. boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, family member, etc.) then by complete strangers. Does this mean we should all stop forming relationships and having children?
MaryKay, Superstargoddess and Mooby, kudos to all of you for thinking of others and doing what you can to help.
Now I know I should leave my post at that. However, I just can't seem to stop myself from pointing out that in the U.S. more people are raped/murdered by someone they know (i.e. boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, family member, etc.) then by complete strangers. Does this mean we should all stop forming relationships and having children?
Wonderful gift...to all of us. Served to remind me of all the blessings and acts of kindness I have received and how many "pay it forwards" I OWE!
Proto: I do understand your point, since I am a very cowardly person. However, I will tell you this much. I started blogging about a year ago because a little 3 year old named Caylee Anthony was murdered by her mother (alledgely, although I feel certain that she did do it) I was hesitant at first, but then I realized that there were a LOT of people just like me. People whose heart went out to a little murdered angel and who just wanted to talk to others to express their grief and anger. I met more wonderful human beings from all walks of life on that blog than I would have ever met in person. What a wonderful tool we have here. Should we be cautious? Certainly. But as a coward, I can tell you, you miss out on a whole lot and I, for one, have decided to make a conscious effort to trust in God and trust my fellow brothers/sisters more. There are lots of GOOD people out there and only a few creeps. Those evil ones will seek out their prey and we can only trust that we won't be the one. I point to the lessons learned from Ted Bundy, who never forcibly kidnapped any of his victims, I don't believe. He conned them before he murdered them....and he did not have internet access.
Live free and be happy...and trust our Maker. To those of you who are offended by my injecting my religion into this thread, I apologize for the offense, but not for the belief.
Proto: I do understand your point, since I am a very cowardly person. However, I will tell you this much. I started blogging about a year ago because a little 3 year old named Caylee Anthony was murdered by her mother (alledgely, although I feel certain that she did do it) I was hesitant at first, but then I realized that there were a LOT of people just like me. People whose heart went out to a little murdered angel and who just wanted to talk to others to express their grief and anger. I met more wonderful human beings from all walks of life on that blog than I would have ever met in person. What a wonderful tool we have here. Should we be cautious? Certainly. But as a coward, I can tell you, you miss out on a whole lot and I, for one, have decided to make a conscious effort to trust in God and trust my fellow brothers/sisters more. There are lots of GOOD people out there and only a few creeps. Those evil ones will seek out their prey and we can only trust that we won't be the one. I point to the lessons learned from Ted Bundy, who never forcibly kidnapped any of his victims, I don't believe. He conned them before he murdered them....and he did not have internet access.
Live free and be happy...and trust our Maker. To those of you who are offended by my injecting my religion into this thread, I apologize for the offense, but not for the belief.
Just a note to all of the doom and gloom patrons of this forum, there really are folks in this world who do for others without expecting reward. Too bad some of us are so tainted that they can not fathom doing for others just because we can .
50 days smoke free
50 days smoke free
Hey Mouse, do you come bearing gifts?!? Everyone wants to see Mouse! What do you haul, anyway? I'm in Omaha, you gotta travel I80, right?
AmplexorJ, I'm still using my prodigy, but when I tire of it I'll let ya have it, ok?
Mooby, just start giving the shirt off your back and the first one that dosen't throw up, take 'em home!
LOL, keep the love going everyone! To all those who make a difference in some way in a stranger's life, my hat's off to you!!!
AmplexorJ, I'm still using my prodigy, but when I tire of it I'll let ya have it, ok?
Mooby, just start giving the shirt off your back and the first one that dosen't throw up, take 'em home!
LOL, keep the love going everyone! To all those who make a difference in some way in a stranger's life, my hat's off to you!!!
I've been busy the last few days and missed all the goings on with this thread till now. Thank you to Tone for the wonderful story. And thanks to BiteMe for being such a good friend with a huge heart. I too have been the recipient of acts of kindness on this forum. One of them in fact came from BiteMe. Am I concerned that he will show up on my doorstep and cause me harm? Absolutely NOT!!!! I have also been the recipient of a huge gift from another member on this forum, he has posted in this thread. Unfortunately, he asked me not to divulge his kindness to anyone. I have abided by his wishes but would love to shout it from the rooftops. He is a very kind and helpful member and has helped me with much more than his gift, he has provided me with a lot of advice and direction in the world of ecigs as many others have. This forum has provided me a whole new world of friends that I am very thankful for. Not to mention, it helped me get off analogs after 36 years of hard core smoking. I have tried to pay it forward to other members on this forum, as much as I can with my meager salary. I am proud to call many people on this forum my friend.
It also makes me sad that Proto would try to hijack this thread to a dark place. We are all adults here and all know the risk of giving our addresses out to anyone, whether it be on the internet or in person. Pointing it out on such a nice thread is unnecessary, sad, and ridiculous. Bringing politics and John McCain to this thread shows me just how badly you want attention and a fight, Proto. That was unbelievable!
Tone I would like to apologize to you and BiteMe for the path Proto tried to take this thread down. I'm just glad that there are more good people who came to your defense and derailed that train of darkness.
It also makes me sad that Proto would try to hijack this thread to a dark place. We are all adults here and all know the risk of giving our addresses out to anyone, whether it be on the internet or in person. Pointing it out on such a nice thread is unnecessary, sad, and ridiculous. Bringing politics and John McCain to this thread shows me just how badly you want attention and a fight, Proto. That was unbelievable!
Tone I would like to apologize to you and BiteMe for the path Proto tried to take this thread down. I'm just glad that there are more good people who came to your defense and derailed that train of darkness.
All,
As a former Usenet moderator in the 80's I've seen more than my share of trolls and flames just for the sake of illiciting a response. You can put 1,000 people in a room and they may not elect a leader but they will sure rally against someone to hate.
The initial intent of this post seems to be the idea of helping each other out. Sometimes paying it forward comes from a lateral pass, and that's fine. Growth is the goal of any forum or online community.
Too often a really good thread gets sidetracked for whatever reason and muddles down into unabashed bashing. IMHO, Proto's opinion is his own and FWIW - he's entitled to have it.
What's say we get back to making those "lateral passes"? If you have a spare kit or are willing to help someone out who is riding the fence on trying a model (that for whatever reason didn't work for you) - PM them and post your Thank You's here.
Mock me...gang mock me if you must, but this is a good thread.
Let's keep it going.
As a former Usenet moderator in the 80's I've seen more than my share of trolls and flames just for the sake of illiciting a response. You can put 1,000 people in a room and they may not elect a leader but they will sure rally against someone to hate.
The initial intent of this post seems to be the idea of helping each other out. Sometimes paying it forward comes from a lateral pass, and that's fine. Growth is the goal of any forum or online community.
Too often a really good thread gets sidetracked for whatever reason and muddles down into unabashed bashing. IMHO, Proto's opinion is his own and FWIW - he's entitled to have it.
What's say we get back to making those "lateral passes"? If you have a spare kit or are willing to help someone out who is riding the fence on trying a model (that for whatever reason didn't work for you) - PM them and post your Thank You's here.
Mock me...gang mock me if you must, but this is a good thread.
Let's keep it going.
Positive note here - one of many... Thank you, Sun, for keeping this thread open despite the actions of a poor, pitiable soul.
Thank you once again, Tone, for being a good, honest, and decent person, and for wanting to share a story with the forum of your ephiny.
Thank you, BiteMe, for being the wonderful person that you are.
And thank everyone else who took this thread in the spirit it was offered.
Thank you once again, Tone, for being a good, honest, and decent person, and for wanting to share a story with the forum of your ephiny.
Thank you, BiteMe, for being the wonderful person that you are.
And thank everyone else who took this thread in the spirit it was offered.
In light of negative posts that have shown up here, I feel obligated to get off the sidelines and speak up for my friends.
First off... Tone.....
You are more than welcome!! I'm just glad that I was in a position to do something. Having another mutual friend tell me that this thread was going, just blew me away!! Thank you so much for taking our exchange to the masses and bringing your feelings to the forefront. Had I know that it was going to bring ridicule, I would have insisted that it remain strictly between the two of us.
Wiz, Vicks, Jo and the rest of you that have come to Tone's and my defense with your kind thoughts and words....
All of you opitomize the meaning of friendship. The willingness to come to another persons aid, even though it may mean you being attacked in return. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Proto......
Ah, Proto my friend, you most of all, deserve my thanks. Because of you, I have seen just how important the need to believe in the ultimate good of mankind is. Thank you for pointing out the pitfalls of friendship!! You are quite right!!! Every time you extend your hand in friendship, you risk a lot. You risk rejection. You risk loss of face. You risk ridicule. You risk losing that friendship, and ultimately, as you have pointed out, you may risk death. So why do we continue to do just that?
Because deep down inside, where we never let other people see, we really want to believe that there is a place where good overcomes evil. That there is a place or a time that somebody will do a favor for another person simply because they can. Not because they want anything in return, but quite the contrary!! Most of the time, they don't want others to know they have even done something nice!!! I certainly didn't!!! But I am glad beyond words that it affected him the way it did. I have known him for about 5 or 6 months now, and I feel that he and his brother are a blessing in my life, because I get to call them "Friends".
Was this a premeditated act? No.... it just happened, because it could. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat. Maybe next time it will be you that is broken down along side the freeway, or short a dollar or two at the store, and maybe it will be Tone that steps up to the plate and helps you out.
There's no animosity here. Only sorrow on my part, that you can't accept the fact that some people are willing to go out on a limb and extend a hand in friendship and say "Here Bro.... let me help you".
One last thought... Never mistake kindness for weakness.
Chris
First off... Tone.....
You are more than welcome!! I'm just glad that I was in a position to do something. Having another mutual friend tell me that this thread was going, just blew me away!! Thank you so much for taking our exchange to the masses and bringing your feelings to the forefront. Had I know that it was going to bring ridicule, I would have insisted that it remain strictly between the two of us.
Wiz, Vicks, Jo and the rest of you that have come to Tone's and my defense with your kind thoughts and words....
All of you opitomize the meaning of friendship. The willingness to come to another persons aid, even though it may mean you being attacked in return. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Proto......
Ah, Proto my friend, you most of all, deserve my thanks. Because of you, I have seen just how important the need to believe in the ultimate good of mankind is. Thank you for pointing out the pitfalls of friendship!! You are quite right!!! Every time you extend your hand in friendship, you risk a lot. You risk rejection. You risk loss of face. You risk ridicule. You risk losing that friendship, and ultimately, as you have pointed out, you may risk death. So why do we continue to do just that?
Because deep down inside, where we never let other people see, we really want to believe that there is a place where good overcomes evil. That there is a place or a time that somebody will do a favor for another person simply because they can. Not because they want anything in return, but quite the contrary!! Most of the time, they don't want others to know they have even done something nice!!! I certainly didn't!!! But I am glad beyond words that it affected him the way it did. I have known him for about 5 or 6 months now, and I feel that he and his brother are a blessing in my life, because I get to call them "Friends".
Was this a premeditated act? No.... it just happened, because it could. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat. Maybe next time it will be you that is broken down along side the freeway, or short a dollar or two at the store, and maybe it will be Tone that steps up to the plate and helps you out.
There's no animosity here. Only sorrow on my part, that you can't accept the fact that some people are willing to go out on a limb and extend a hand in friendship and say "Here Bro.... let me help you".
One last thought... Never mistake kindness for weakness.
Chris
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Hey Mouse, do you come bearing gifts?!? Everyone wants to see Mouse! What do you haul, anyway? I'm in Omaha, you gotta travel I80, right?
AmplexorJ, I'm still using my prodigy, but when I tire of it I'll let ya have it, ok?
Mooby, just start giving the shirt off your back and the first one that dosen't throw up, take 'em home!
LOL, keep the love going everyone! To all those who make a difference in some way in a stranger's life, my hat's off to you!!!
You're in Omaha? I've just gotta get your address I'm in Irvington....
/me sharpens his knives
Great story Tone and pay it forward when you can....
and Biteme, very well written responce... you get props...
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My EC friends did better than I could pointing out the paranoid ignorance of prototype.
I believe it is even more telling that he dragged John McCain's name down to his level. This was so classless. Whether one agreed or not with Senator's McCain's positions, the man is a "true American hero". If I was ever in a tight spot, I would want BiteMe or Tone and definitely John McCain in my corner.
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