Oh, you're just *trying* to make me like you, now...
It'll probably work, too; after I finish cleaning off my keyboard!
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.
Thanks
I left FR for one week. Sometimes knowing too much can be as bad as knowing too little. For those of us who have issues, taking a break is good every now and again. I've become accustomed to the rousing debates,etc. so sometimes it's hard to walk away. FR is crack for the brain :o)
This seems like as good a place as any to explain how you are like a Daschund. :o)
I've been on here for a long time but don't post a lot because there is usually no one here to argue with. I do love this site but I spend the majority of my time on sites where I feel the need to win the argument, slap someone, insult someone and in their opinion behave like an a-hole because I'm on a mission from GOD. I usually just come here to get amunition. Tell Pukin Dog I do know of his posts and appreciate them. Please tell Pukin Dog that God does have to have warriors. They are called Archangels.
SAINT MICHAEL,
the Archangel,
defend us in battle,
be our defense against the wickedness
and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him,
we humbly pray;
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly host,
by the power of God,
thrust into Hell Satan
and the other evil spirits
who prowl about the world
for the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Perhaps Pukin Dog could become the official lobbyist for the Freepers and write our press releases and such---
BTW, my son is a flight instructor---he was just on the verge of his first major airline pilot job, when 9/11 hit---
So, the man that ran the flight school where my son first sat in an airplane told him to stay and teach---my son will soon become a part-owner---he loves this type of job and he is worried that some of his buddies that did get on with airlines might be laid off soon--
I have to double pray everyday because of his job---it scares me and after 9/11, even more, but he is happy---
Pukin Dog, I hope you will be happy again soon---
And bad for the butt. It's so difficult to exercise that part of your anatomy while typing. (It can be done, however.) LOL
Yeah you're right! LOL
What a wonderful thought!
And Arasina, you're a sweetheart for passing this on.
P.S. - Hunter S. Thompson is a pussy.
Well, you've done it now!
I was just thinking my butt hurts from sitting here so long today. lol
Do we want to hear the pink pajama story?
PD, take care of yourself. We'll all probably still be here when you're ready to come back.(with sore butts) lol
That's what is important. Your son is happy doing his job. Leave your fears in God's capable hands and be happy right along with him!
LOL I guess PD just couldn't resist that little 'inciteful' insight.
Dog;
All the fish in my area are looking over their shoulders and whisling pass the bait yard.. Cause I be a serial killer of fish... Bwahahahaha....
Watch your six...... so that it don't get too big..
Lots of wisdom in proverbs.. spent a coupla months in proverbs once.. know the feeling.. Didn't work though I'm still an icehole.. almost got promoted to MF'er.. but turned the upgrade down.. too much pressure..
"Do we want to hear the pink pajama story?"
Sure, why not? :-)
Oh, you're just *trying* to make me like you, now...
It'll probably work, too; after I finish cleaning off my keyboard!
I bet you forgot me! Everybody does. Except the ones to whom I owe money. ;-)
As do I. I didn't know he was gone!
My point in this roll call is that there is a lot of us old timers who emerge when need be.
Speaking for myselk, I usually avoid getting lured into bannable situations.
Good to see some 98-ers encouraging.
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