rohaan Forum Posts (10,561)

RE: are we special

It was supposed to be a little humor--lighten up there. It's not such a bad thing to laugh a little--no one was trying to "slag" you. For Pete sake--don't look at everything so darkly! After all, you posted, and with that comes whatever folks feel like sending. All of the members that I observe here are just jostling you a little. You are right that I am telling you something about myself--it took me awhile to understand that maybe it was me who needed to see other points of view. Thank you for helping me be a better person.

RE: Columbia County

I live on the south coast but know your area very well. Vernonia & Mist are wonderful. Have you been to Timber? How about Elsie, Hamlet? Take 30 to Astoria and cross over to Seaview, Long Beach & Ilwacco. Outasight. Marshe's Museum & Gifts is well worth time spent. (some people spend an entire afternoon there). The beach, too, is one of the best--and not at all crowded. Just a few ideas. You will like Vernonia--I always thought of it as being "Brigadoon"--timeless, changeless. It's a real gem of a town. Quaint. Nice to see you--

RE: are we special

We know just what you mean. And I'll tell you why--there was this drill sergeant in the Army who was watching his troops one day. Finally, he threw down his hat and walked over to one recruit, and asked, "Private, I really, really need your help".
"Sure, sarg", came the cheerful reply. "What is it,sir"?
"Well,", the D.I. continued, "those two hundred men out on the tarmac just can't follow directions"!
"Well, what do you mean, sir"? asked the private.
"Because", barked the D.I., "THEY'RE ALL OUT OF STEP BUT YOU"!

RE: are we special

no kidding. I was wondering who Brian was, too! (you could answer some of the time, I was only joshing when I called you 'twirp', Twirp.

RE: Transfer

YEAH! "tell 'em mickeyboy is here"!

RE: Transfer

Y-----ouch! (but you earned a chuckle from me, and I'm an old fuddy-duddie. here's a guy-hug, twirp!

RE: Which situation would you prefer?

a million words could not have said this better. Smart, savvy, succinct. You rock

RE: Which situation would you prefer?

She is most unfortunate, then. What a pity.

RE: Which situation would you prefer?

Just hunky dorrie, Bud. Thanx for the cheerful 'howdy'. Hey, no complaints here on the coast. It's always neat here. (I spent years working hard and looking forward to some intangible "later". I gave up, decided to have it NOW, and know what? It's working). Thanx for being a pal.

RE: Are you happy?

I couldn't agree more. If you are not on solid ground with who you are, how the heck are you going to love someone else.? Too many people believe that another person will "complete" them, or whatever. That dog don't hunt. Not gonna work--

RE: Which situation would you prefer?

One need not be wealthy to be a winner. There are plenty of rich losers.

RE: What song are you listening to....101.

I just heard "Born In The USA"--wow, that song is really cool. Nice rhythym.

RE: What song are you listening to....101.

I found it today! Ray Stevens! Anyone else out there like him? what a character.

RE: Which situation would you prefer?

Your question implies that there is importance to what amount of money you make compared to friends. In my opinion, if this is an issue, whoever thinks in this manner knows little of money. Or friends.

RE: What song are you listening to....101.

I'd really like to hear a song called "GUITARZAN" anybody remember? somewhere around 1969 or '70. Great humorous rock song.

RE: friends

I'm going to send you mail--give me a minute or two--

RE: Blind date

it wasn't too long after that I decided to ....well, the rest is history! (butch - nellie --decisions, decisions!!)

RE: Are you a good lover?

I had to come back for just a minute. Saw the question about the "gay thug dating" and the response about the browser--so I googled "Nostalgic Collectibles" and you know what popped up? (!) Advice and Club for Senior Dating. Well...perhaps it's TRYING to accommodate! What was it you SAID, bob?

RE: Blind date

Because it isn't the same person - or was this a trick question?

RE: Are you a good lover?

I am so embarrassed. Really. I'm pretty forgiving of myself, but I am feeling the blood rush to my neck and face. I am sorry. that was really a numbskull thing to write. see you all next week. (dang, i'm dum)

RE: Are you a good lover?

Oh my God! I did not mean for it to sound like that. Give me the dork stamp!

RE: Are you a good lover?

I was hesitant to participate in this one, but what the heck. Whatever your pleasure, two words to everyone" Slow Down. Make the whole shebang a real adventure. 'Cause you guys know, when the rubber hits the road, it's over. know what I mean?

RE: JOY!

oops-that got messed up. I meant to type, "God reveals to me...." sorry

RE: JOY!

You are a really nice man, Den. It was considerate of you to stand up for me, so to speak, but it was OK with me that she had some thoughts and ideas, too. I was not against HER, or anyone for believing, just against the hyposcrisy of saying we love, yet developing a custom-made expectation. It's almost as if the message is, "I will accept you if you think the same way I do" which, I reiterate in another fashion, goes in direct opposition to the essence of what makes us intelligent, thinking creatures. God reveals who He is and what's cookin' in a completely different, even altered-dimensional way, than He does with everybody else. We always are trying to figure it all out with the earthly tools at our disposal. We need to factor in the mix the unknown. It's going to be marvelous, but there's no way we can describe it with the view we have from HERE. The picture isn't finished being painted yet. JMO--nice friend you are, sir.

RE: Blind date

Well-meaning friends (or perhaps NOT) always think they know someone you would 'click' with. I have been on two blind dates, each time the friends who had orchestrated it were so far off base it was unbelievable. I actually thought that one woman had deliberately set me up to be humiliated--the "date" was about as smart as a dried turd. Other people in the restaurant were openly laughing at her. Needless to say I will NOT go on any date again unless I have met the person face to face and can be reasonably sure they can carry themselves passably. Honestly--you would have had to have been there, it was quite possibly the most embarrassing evenings I ever, ever had in my life. Blind-dates = dumbschit crappola. Don't do it.

Just Loitering here for a minute

All of you who just wrote, (and thanks a million, Den) made my day. Now, I would like to say that I don't need to be nurtured and mollycoddled, (sigh) but like the Irish Ballad, "For ta do so t'wood be a lie, lie, eye..." ha ha. You all rock, too. Five months and change on the no-smoke, Jeeps. I owe you SO much. My life is better now, just like you said it would be.

Just Loitering here for a minute

Sometimes I join in on the forums, and then get to wondering if it's something I say, or if the other folks just don't have anything to add/comment. There are instances when I get my feathers wet, and I know I can be blunt, undiplomatic. If I'm wrong, I'll apologize and mean it. But I am wondering, are my writings in step, or should I try to present my thoughts another way?

RE: JOY!

For my whole life I have believed beyond a doubt about a loving, caring God. Over the last couple of years, reading much about spirituality, and of late, this forum, I am beginning to form new and/or different ideas and ideals about the why and the wherefore. Many members have astutely pointed out inconsistencies with theology (and I have to say they are on target, too) but so many Christians always seem to have a snap answer. It's as though the information they are given really goes over their heads, to put it bluntly. Timeframes and timelines, for instance, do not match up. Some of the accounts were written so long after the Crucifixion it is highly unlikely they could be totally accurate. Yet, within me a spirituality is very much alive, and I have an awareness of a supernatural entity. I admit that I do not know. Since it is so real for me, my "truth" is that there is indeed a loving spirit--whether or not it is Jesus, (although I continue to believe in Jesus) the essence of the belief is there. In short, I'm really counting on getting an "A" for the effort--the "want to" believe. You know, sometimes I get very concerned that Christians are so nasty to anyone who has other thoughts, questions. This bothers me so much because when they behave this way, it kind of 86's the whole idea of loving one another, doesn't it? I think to question IS spiritual, to want to find out IS spiritual, and God (if it suits you to address Him as such) smiles when the people He made with brains actually use them. Don't you think?

RE: PollyWolly's Coffee Corner...Part 2..

Now THAT sounds hot! What color? How about great big fuzzy zebra print scuffs with a gold rosette on the tops? and a turquoise turban? Whole bean fresh ground only, by the way.

RE: PollyWolly's Coffee Corner...Part 2..

Howdy Polly--thought I'd run for cover over here in your camp. (Maybe I've been a teensie surly with a few folks--haven't really meant to be, just having some fun...) How much trouble can I stir up in your coffeehouse? Will it help if I say I think you're neat?