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Post by Dramatwist on Dec 13, 2018 19:45:44 GMT -5
Some of us are mostly "shut-ins"... folks who, for one reason or another, have a hard time getting out into the world. Myself included.
I simply wanted to say "thank you" to you folks, who enrich my life and make me feel as though I have a reason to wake up every morning and have something to look forward to.
I appreciate every one of you.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 13, 2018 19:51:18 GMT -5
Martin, you make my day every day...like you and apparently others, we are shutins by choice...not really interested in mingling with the humans out in the world. Have had my share of people in my life...now I prefer the wife and puppy and the folks here on the Patch. The members here are truly special...like family who don't fight with each other. The best that this world has to offer...right here on our Patch.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 19:51:51 GMT -5
I must say, everyone here on the Patch has added joy into my life in one way or another. It’s been an honor and a pleasure getting to meet you ALL on here......thank you for your friendship and support. May 2019 be a much better years for everyone!!!
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Post by PhantomWolf on Dec 13, 2018 20:04:50 GMT -5
Sentiment is the same here, Martin.
In case you all haven't noticed, I am a real motor-mouth. haha I have always been a life of the party type guy and now that I am prevented from working and my social anxiety continues to grow with age, I have increasingly less social stimulation. I still see my friends semi-regularly, but they have families now, so our time together is understandably limited. Dropping in here for a quick word and reading a few posts really helps.
What is funny is when I am with a friend and have a thought about something they wouldn't really 'get' and I could only share here. haha Not something I expected; being new to forums. I really do appreciate having this place and all of you in it.
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Post by edward on Dec 13, 2018 20:06:36 GMT -5
I'm not a shut in, but I know many in this world are, at Sunday school there is always a lady that mentions about shut-ins and to pray for that situation..
So prayers do go out for the shut-ins, first responders and
military..
I know I don't get on this forum a lot but it is very enjoyable and I do appreciate it. I have kind of a busy life as most do.
My mother is in her eighties she lives 12 miles away it seems like here lately she falls a lot so I tend with that quite often.
My wife has episodes every now and then as a matter of fact just came home from the hospital today with her. My daughter has a newborn baby so I try to keep my other grandson two and a half years old when I can to give her a break. But as I said in the beginning I do enjoy this forumand do enjoy reading about different people's lives.
Keep the embers burning..
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Dec 13, 2018 20:17:10 GMT -5
I agree with the sentiment, I enjoy my time on here reading and interacting with each of you. Thank you
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Post by Yohanan on Dec 13, 2018 20:40:54 GMT -5
Bless all of You.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Dec 13, 2018 20:41:56 GMT -5
I try to stay in as much as possible, but life obligations doesn't let me very often. I much prefer to stay home and socialize with you all. Each of you has enriched my life and for that I am very thankful! This is a very special place with very precious people.
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Post by haebar on Dec 13, 2018 20:49:47 GMT -5
I'm happy to have come across this forum, thanks to JimInks, and be accepted into this group. We were drawn here due to our love for pipes and tobaccos, but after a time, it becomes more than that; it fosters a bond. |
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Post by PhantomWolf on Dec 13, 2018 21:07:59 GMT -5
"You can ponder perpetual motion
Fix your mind on a crystal day
Always time for good conversation
There's an ear for what you say" -CCR
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Dec 13, 2018 21:35:28 GMT -5
I'm happy to have come across this forum, thanks to JimInks , and be accepted into this group. We were drawn here due to our love for pipes and tobaccos, but after a time, it becomes more than that; it fosters a bond. Perfectly said! |
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Post by AJ on Dec 13, 2018 21:35:46 GMT -5
Some of us are mostly "shut-ins"... folks who, for one reason or another, have a hard time getting out into the world. Myself included. I simply wanted to say "thank you" to you folks, who enrich my life and make me feel as though I have a reason to wake up every morning and have something to look forward to. I appreciate every one of you. Martin like you I’m one of those that spends 95% of my time in my home. I really appreciate reading what you post as well as the posts from the rest of the members. Some members stand out as always bringing something special to the table and you are at the top of the list. I can’t imagine this forum without you and others like you that contribute so much. My health issues often prevent me from interacting and responding but there’s seldom a day that I don’t read what everyone has posted. This forum affords me opportunities to meet so many quality people and make new friends. Being someone who cannot tolerate being alone I rely on the Patch to fulfill my need to socialize. Fortunately it seems most of my health issues are improving and hopefully I will soon be blessed with the ability to post more often, make new friends, and maybe contribute something worthwhile to the membership. People demonstrating they care for others is the primary asset of this forum. Now if Jim would send me the two tins of Rotary he owes me...  AJ |
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Post by mgtarheel on Dec 13, 2018 22:08:54 GMT -5
AJ, I thought Jim owed you 10 tins of Rotary. LOL
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Post by toshtego on Dec 13, 2018 22:11:49 GMT -5
Some of us are mostly "shut-ins"... folks who, for one reason or another, have a hard time getting out into the world. Myself included. I simply wanted to say "thank you" to you folks, who enrich my life and make me feel as though I have a reason to wake up every morning and have something to look forward to. I appreciate every one of you. Martin like you I’m one of those that spends 95% of my time in my home. I really appreciate reading what you post as well as the posts from the rest of the members. Some members stand out as always bringing something special to the table and you are at the top of the list. I can’t imagine this forum without you and others like you that contribute so much. My health issues often prevent me from interacting and responding but there’s seldom a day that I don’t read what everyone has posted. This forum affords me opportunities to meet so many quality people and make new friends. Being someone who cannot tolerate being alone I rely on the Patch to fulfill my need to socialize. Fortunately it seems most of my health issues are improving and hopefully I will soon be blessed with the ability to post more often, make new friends, and maybe contribute something worthwhile to the membership. People demonstrating they care for others is the primary asset of this forum. Now if Jim would send me the two tins of Rotary he owes me... AJ AJ and DT, I hope you both have the chance to get out into the world more. I certainly know what you mean. Here, I can go weeks and not see or hear from another person. |
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Post by AJ on Dec 13, 2018 22:14:44 GMT -5
AJ, I thought Jim owed you 10 tins of Rotary. LOL With it being the Holiday Season I thought maybe he would send me two tins now and the other 8 the day after New Years. AJ |
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Post by kxg on Dec 13, 2018 22:17:05 GMT -5
I truly believe we, as humans, are wired for relationship and those we build here are as solid as any. While I know we all don’t agree on all things, what we do find in common makes a difference in our daily lives. I’m glad I found my way here.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 22:22:23 GMT -5
Some of us are mostly "shut-ins"... folks who, for one reason or another, have a hard time getting out into the world. Myself included. I simply wanted to say "thank you" to you folks, who enrich my life and make me feel as though I have a reason to wake up every morning and have something to look forward to. I appreciate every one of you. The feeling is mutual, Martin. |
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Post by slowroll on Dec 13, 2018 22:45:41 GMT -5
This is indeed a fine place to be with all of you. I'm not shut in (yet) but I prefer here to going many places.
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Post by puffy on Dec 13, 2018 23:23:09 GMT -5
Martin you are much appreciated as is every one else here..I wish I could get along with every one as well as I do the folks here.
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Post by Dramatwist on Dec 13, 2018 23:28:27 GMT -5
Martin you are much appreciated as is every one else here..I wish I could get along with every one as well as I do the folks here. Same here, Larry! |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 14, 2018 2:01:04 GMT -5
Although I am home everyday, I don’t spend much time in the shack... between my job and commuting, I am on the road a lot.
The ability to pop in and out on the forum and skim through the threads a lot of times doesn’t allow much time to post quality stuff, it is good to read everyone’s contributions that I can get to though.
An old lady down the street named Marge, the wife and I tend to... she is a shut in, her husband is wasting away at a an assisted living facility so we run her back and forth, and help her shop.... mostly the wife though.
I am glad to hear that the banter and jawing lifts spirits for my brothers and sister here.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2018 8:21:37 GMT -5
I enjoy reading everyone's posts as it gives me something to do. Thanks
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 14, 2018 8:33:44 GMT -5
I'm glad that this place provides an 'outside world' for those who don't or can't go outside much. I've often thought of forums as a place where we have 'virtual' friends. However, I've come to realise that, in this case, I would never call any of you a virtual friend - you are true and very real friends to me. So to echo Dramatwist's sentiment - Thank you (all of you) who contribute here, who help make this place what it is. Thanks to your generosity of spirit, and for those times when people have asked for prayers or good thoughts, so many of you have provided your well-wishes, prayers and even private messages. The thoughtfulness and camaraderie in this place is second to none. And you make my life as a moderator extremely easy! Long live the Briar Patch. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2018 8:56:41 GMT -5
AJ, I thought Jim owed you 10 tins of Rotary. LOL With it being the Holiday Season I thought maybe he would send me two tins now and the other 8 the day after New Years. AJ AJ, I have no tins of Rotary, chances of me getting a tin from Jim are....none....lol. |
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Post by just ol ed on Dec 14, 2018 9:08:41 GMT -5
can't contribute much more than to thank Sparks for all the IT work he did setting up this fine place & the chat. With caring for wifie often, have to be her "keeper" recently but still find time to read most of the threads IF I feel I can contribute something worthwhile. Most amazing thing....the # of folks who've allowed me to live this long.
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
pipe/cigar since '62
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 14, 2018 10:00:27 GMT -5
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Post by Dramatwist on Dec 14, 2018 12:07:10 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2018 12:20:56 GMT -5
AJ, I thought Jim owed you 10 tins of Rotary. LOL With it being the Holiday Season I thought maybe he would send me two tins now and the other 8 the day after New Years. AJ I'm sure a FedEx truck will stop by your home soon with a couple dozen eggs from Jim. Merry Christmas brother... I'm glad that this place provides an 'outside world' for those who don't or can't go outside much. I've often thought of forums as a place where we have 'virtual' friends. However, I've come to realise that, in this case, I would never call any of you a virtual friend - you are true and very real friends to me. So to echo Dramatwist 's sentiment - Thank you (all of you) who contribute here, who help make this place what it is. Thanks to your generosity of spirit, and for those times when people have asked for prayers or good thoughts, so many of you have provided your well-wishes, prayers and even private messages. The thoughtfulness and camaraderie in this place is second to none. And you make my life as a moderator extremely easy!Long live the Briar Patch. Note to self: Making someone's life harder in 2019  Dramatwist A wonderful posted thread for this time of year Martin! |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 14, 2018 12:22:06 GMT -5
With it being the Holiday Season I thought maybe he would send me two tins now and the other 8 the day after New Years. AJ I'm sure a FedEx truck will stop by your home soon with a couple dozen eggs from Jim. Merry Christmas brother... I'm glad that this place provides an 'outside world' for those who don't or can't go outside much. I've often thought of forums as a place where we have 'virtual' friends. However, I've come to realise that, in this case, I would never call any of you a virtual friend - you are true and very real friends to me. So to echo Dramatwist 's sentiment - Thank you (all of you) who contribute here, who help make this place what it is. Thanks to your generosity of spirit, and for those times when people have asked for prayers or good thoughts, so many of you have provided your well-wishes, prayers and even private messages. The thoughtfulness and camaraderie in this place is second to none. And you make my life as a moderator extremely easy!Long live the Briar Patch. Note to self: Making someone's life harder in 2019 Dramatwist A wonderful posted thread for this time of year Martin! Gee, thanks Mark! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2018 12:24:49 GMT -5
AJ I'm sure a FedEx truck will stop by your home soon with a couple dozen eggs from Jim. Merry Christmas brother... Note to self: Making someone's life harder in 2019 Dramatwist A wonderful posted thread for this time of year Martin! Gee, thanks Mark!  ...Just thinking of you brother! |
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...Just thinking of you brother!