Posted on 02/22/2005 5:24:00 PM PST by arasina
Dear FReepers,
I wanted to say hello to all my friends out there, especially the usual suspects; arasina, Peach, Rokke, Long Cut, and all the rest. I received an email from arasina with a few messages in it from some of you, and it touched me to find that I am still on the minds of some of you, without assuming that all those thoughts are good ones.
Fact is, my last month on Free Republic was an example of what happens to someone falling into depression. For a number of reasons, personal and professional, I became unhappy with my life. I was unsuccessful at my attempt to rejoin the Navy or the Reserves in order to teach Rokke that there is still some skills in these old bones, and you all know that I work for the worst airline of the face of God's earth. (Yeah, you bastards, fire me. Please!)
I don't think it is right to be flying essentially a big-ass bus in the sky, when my former compadres' are risking life and limb in the Middle East. The retirement of the Tomcat is another thing that I have not coped well with. These and other issues caused me to spend a lot of FR time either apologizing for, or at least regretting something that I had written. I decided to leave FR in order to get better control of myself, because I realized that I was using FR to stoke my ego, as opposed to just being one of the crowd.
So, where have I been? In Proverbs. I read Proverbs every day of the week. I have made a promise to my God that I will live by what Solomon told his son. I wont return to Free Republic until I can write something without the need to win the argument, slap someone else down, insult someone, or generally behave like an a-hole. That will happen when I have worked through my 'issues' and learn to walk better with God. The fact is, I started believing my own 'press'; the PD Fan Club, and all that. The Bible has taught me about my folly, and my need to humble myself.
To Long Cut:
What the hell did I tell you? Do you feel stupid? Return my salute, Boy! I am proud of you. The one thing you need to remember is that none of us has any idea of what we are truly capable of accomplishing. Doubt yourself again, and I will hunt you down.
To Rokke:
Okay, I am old, but I will still wax your fanny given the opportunity. I might stroke-out when it is over, but no G-limiter would get in my way, son. You fly a pretty jet, but fighters should be mean and ugly, like me. Stay safe.
To everyone:
I still lurk on FR and laugh with much satisfaction over what is happening to the MSN. (can I be allowed just one "I told you so"?) Pat yourselves on the back, FReepers, because whether or not you get the credit, YOU are the ones that made this happen. YOU have taken away their power, and inspired the blogosphere to kick ass and take names in a big way. I salute you. We won the election, and there is no stopping us now.
I could say more, but I will not. The fish are still safe and alive; the rain will eventually stop, as will my sour attitude. God blesses me daily. There are too many of you to mention directly, but I have forgotten none of you.
Pukin Dog.
P.S. - Hunter S. Thompson is a pussy.
Pinging FRiends, those who were wondering and those whose names were on 'The Manifesto of Pukin Dog' thread.
Wonderful to hear from him! He's one of my faves - - I do hope he comes back soon.....love his "laugh out loud" comments.
If he can't fly in the armed services....he can sure pray for those who do.....that's an important job and one that would be most appreciated......
Take care PD!
Welcome back!
and my need to humble myself.
Don't do it!
The whole humble thing is WAY over rated.
It's not an opus; it's a response to the many FReepers who care for and enjoy Pukin Dog's wisdom and wit.
God Bless, Pukin. Hang in there.
Man, there'd be crickets chirping around here if everyone felt that way.
Spetz!
I haven't been here very long, and don't know any more about you than what you just posted---
Get your head on straight, or whatever you need to do, quickly, because Free Republic needs all of the rascals it has had---
I remember being on threads with you---so you are a friend to me---God speed with your "work", but also feel God's grace and love your self as well--to do otherwise would be to insult God's perfect work---
God Bless you, Txsleuth
I'd recognize his writing anywhere! LOL
You take care of yourself, PD.
We'll be here waiting for your return.(you know you'll be back)
LOL! True.
Just curious because of the bit about the fighters.
I assume he flew F-14's, that fighter was mentioned.
Then he says, "You fly a pretty jet, but fighters should be mean and ugly, like me. Stay safe.
Now he is talking about the mighty F-4 'Mac D' Fighter / Bomber - mostly bomber.
Hope all is well with PD.
LVM
Looking forward to your return, sir. (Pukin, not Arasina).
I like PD, and hope he comes back soon.
Miss Ya Man, Come back soon
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