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RE: Purpose/meaning to you, behind your screen name?

Of all the nicknames, (and don't ask me why) I like yours if not best, at least one of the best. It just has a certain, I don't know, surly, manly, studdley ring to it--

RE: A good man?

You the man, Conrad..

RE: A good man?

Let's suppose I am married to a wonderful woman. She keeps everything in excellent order; gives me backrubs; makes the most fantastic meals, praises me for working hard, accompanies me on camping/fishing trips, in short does good, nurturing things for me many times daily. Then one day she says, "I don't like you in the least. In fact, I don't love you. IN FACT, I don't believe you or believe in you". In spite of all of the beautiful things she has done, I am crushed. None of it matters if she feels that way about me. Does this answer it for you? please think about this...

RE: A good man?

There were probably a number of writers who said the following, so I will not try to quote any one specific, but the quote is:

"A man must have heaven IN him, to get IN heaven".

My belief is that you need to believe before the fact. Everyone's always naturally sorry AFTER the fact. Of course, the tender mercies factor is worth a thought or two--"For it is by grace ye are saved, and not by works, lest any man should boast"

RE: are we special

answer your mail--are you trying to drive me bananas? (did you like the 'fax' of me? I think I'm a cutie-patootie, so there! ha ha

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.