aaaaw Oak, you are SO loved, we will take as much of you as you are willing to give....I was unable to attend your wedding but to not even send a card is inexcusable on my part.......please don`t see it as a lack of caring....just no class on my part.....one of those *things* that I was gonna get around to and never did..
As for the weenie roast....well it was 3 1/2 hours verses 20 of driving and gas for me :( .....
Does it help you to know that you and your bride were toasted....even shopped for at the jelly stone ranger station???
You were not forgotten, we just assumed that you had a new set of priorities :)
Please, You may not need us buddy, but we damned sure need you round here ... I hope that you will forgive me anyway for not making your wedding more of a priority ....
Life has been insane this fall....I wish that I could do it over and do it right...I am sorry.
I think that part of the point of Greasespot is that if it works, it helps people to heal. If they're healed, they don't need Greasespot as much as they did before.
When I first discovered it, I was on it all of the time. As time passed, however, I was able to use the forums to deal with several issues successfully, and no longer needed the forums quite as much. I generally only check one or two of them any more, except for an occasional foray.
I think that Greasespot is a very effective ministry. If you don't need it quite as much as you did, perhaps this speaks to its effectiveness.
Maybe it's the small print lost in the cool, blue field, but this new board seems expansive and open. The old place seemed more familiar, a little warmer somehow.
I like the new format and its features, but it's different, a little less personal, a bit less engaging. Maybe the edit thing is part of that. It was as if GS belonged to us. Now we, through our posts, in a way belong to Greasespot. The shift is not insignificant, and there will be corresponding if unpredictable changes in the "community."
I regret the reiki thing, Taoiseach. It was probably inevitable, on this board, but just the same...
Maybe it's the small print lost in the cool, blue field, but this new board seems expansive and open. The old place seemed more familiar, a little warmer somehow.
I agree....
The soft torn leather on the booths was what made it more comfortable......
and I still can't get the quote things right (like that pretty blue field behind the quotes) how do you get that?
Click on Quote at the bottom of the post you want to include in yours.
That will include the entire post within quotes with that background. Once there start typing under the and it will show up in the body like a regular post.
You can also alter your type by highlighting the complete sentence/paragraph and clicking on an option at the top like Bold or Color. That's a couple things but there's more.
I may be the only one at GreaseSpot who likes goodbye threads. Yeah, they can be a little on the dramatic side sometimes, but I sure prefer knowing what became of someone and why, rather than, poof, having someone disappear before the sentence is over, and that's the end of it. No explanations. No acknowledgements.
Oakspear, for some reason your thread filled me with sadness, maybe just because it's a rainy day, and this seems like a rainy day kind of thread. If I could have been there, I would have happily celebrated with you at your wedding. Whenever you get around to bringing your new bride east, let me know. We'll take her down to the NYSE and put in a bid, just for old time's sake. Also, it took me awhile to figure out what to get for you as a wedding gift, but I didn't forget. I have your gift picked out (it's only going to make sense if you have a good memory). I'll put it in the mail, just as soon as you send me your address.
I don't think anyone expects GS to be the "be all and end all" of social contact. If it is, it becomes the land of disappointments, maybe because none of us can measure up to expectations. No doubt you're busy with your new family, but I hope you'll still find the time to stop in.
Welcom skate4life...I see this is your first post here!!!
Well, Oaks...I only check the threads now and then....
People get married and then they disappear....that's what happens.
That's life!!!!
I think time spent in real time with real live people is the most valuable. One should cultivcate real life relationships in their life.
After many disappointments here in cyberspace I rarely am on the computer anymore. To me, it's a waste of time.
There is way too much life to live!!!! other cool things to do with my nimble fingers.
I am so very happy for you Oakspear!!! Go, be with your family!!!! Get off the puter and spend time snuggling and picnicing and digging in the gardens....
GS helped me for a time too...then, it's just time to do other things. I figure the people who wanna know me will contact me...obviously you are loved here....perhaps you are just in a period of grieving...how many years has it been?
You and so many others have been sooooo invaluable to me over the past five years!! I totally owe my sanity and strength to get out of TWI to y'all!
Believe me, no one was more heart-broken about not being able to come to your wedding than I was! I'll send you an e-mail regarding the details of that one. I bought you and Reikilady a present, but had held onto it to bring with me to the wedding and, now I realize I didn't mail it when I discovered I wasn't going to be able to make it.
You contribute so much to the forums and, I've even wandered down into the depths of the doctrinal section a bit. You're extremely articulate and bring up very good points, ideas and observations. I truly appreciate your participation here at the Spot.
I know that having a new family can require a lot of our time and energy. You've married a most wonderful lady and she deserves your loving attention. I'm glad that you posted this and I know we'll miss you around as much as you have been and I hope dearly that you don't write off the Weenie Roast and other events because of our disappointing you. I was so looking forward to hugging your neck and meeting Reikilady in person! I still hope to get to do so one day!!
Another way of saying that people for all their 'chest beating' don't really give a hoot when it comes to you before them. Nothing but excuses. That is why I STILL go Gods' way, never be disappointed in my expectations.
Psalm 27: 10 "When my Father and Mother forsake me, the Lord will lift me up"
Oakspear, I am thrilled that the "real world" has become a place you want to spend more time in. But I know you won't abandone us completely :)
Please forgive my brief derail below:
"Another way of saying that people for all their 'chest beating' don't really give a hoot when it comes to you before them. Nothing but excuses. That is why I STILL go Gods' way, never be disappointed in my expectations."
Which is another way of admitting you're too chicken to get out there and form real relationships with people, but instead prefer to hide behind a book, which you can also use as a weapon to beat other's over the head with, when they show that they are actually human and disappoint you.
Another way of saying that people for all their 'chest beating' don't really give a hoot when it comes to you before them. Nothing but excuses. That is why I STILL go Gods' way, never be disappointed in my expectations.
Psalm 27: 10 "When my Father and Mother forsake me, the Lord will lift me up"
Tom and Susie -- I never did say I was a'gonna be there, but I wanted to be.
I did say I was going to attend the weenie roast, but didn't make it.
I wasn't able to attend either this year, cause of work situations, but I am not using that as an excuse to exonerate myself. Life throws a curve ball at times, and the one thrown at me this time was a fast one as well.
If ya really want to know the truth -- I did debate about going to the wedding of two folks whose beliefs were at the opposite end of the spectrum from mine. I honestly did not know if I would be comfortable there, but after I thought it through -- I thought WTF -- put the car in drive and just GO!
Fer what it is worth ---- I have gotten to know the two of you (seemingly) quite well from this site, and I would have been proud to have been there. My prejudices are finally beginning to be left in the dust, and the road moves ever onward, and forward.
FYI -- it was only 519 (thereabouts) miles to the wedding, but it was 900 (plus) miles to the weenie roast. If I had to choose between the two, I woulda been there in Lincoln.
As I said -- life thows a curve ball time to time. I was at work when you two were getting married that Saturday, and though I could not *drink* (while on duty), I lifted my coffee cup to the sky in a toast for you two, and said a little prayer that if either of you said *forever*, that it would be that way for now, and forever, amen.
I don't know you two well, but your presence on GSC sure made me more comfortable here this past year or so. I've enjoyed your calm, level headed posts and also enjoyed the glimpse I had of your new relationship and marriage--heartwarming. I admired how you were able to make some real friends here, too.
A few years ago I spent very little time at GSC, though back in Way dale daze and when it first moved to EZ board I was a daily lurker. I don't know myself how much longer or how much time I will spend here, since I have a home business that is quickly approaching a second job in time demands, so I will soon have to do some rearranging of my time and efforts. bBut I will look for you around the boards!
I've been trying to express how I feel about participating in traveling for Greasespot gatherings. I'm going where I need to go and speaking of that it's time to get back to my husband.
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Or maybe it is due to the fact that you are looming close to that dreaded 5000 post where people seem to disappear into the Twilight Zone. :(
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aaaaw Oak, you are SO loved, we will take as much of you as you are willing to give....I was unable to attend your wedding but to not even send a card is inexcusable on my part.......please don`t see it as a lack of caring....just no class on my part.....one of those *things* that I was gonna get around to and never did..
As for the weenie roast....well it was 3 1/2 hours verses 20 of driving and gas for me :( .....
Does it help you to know that you and your bride were toasted....even shopped for at the jelly stone ranger station???
You were not forgotten, we just assumed that you had a new set of priorities :)
Please, You may not need us buddy, but we damned sure need you round here ... I hope that you will forgive me anyway for not making your wedding more of a priority ....
Life has been insane this fall....I wish that I could do it over and do it right...I am sorry.
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Me,
I think that having other priorities in your life is a healthy thing.
Having more important stuff to do-is GREAT.
Being able to survive without us-is GREAT.
But I look forward to reading your future posts.
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I think that part of the point of Greasespot is that if it works, it helps people to heal. If they're healed, they don't need Greasespot as much as they did before.
When I first discovered it, I was on it all of the time. As time passed, however, I was able to use the forums to deal with several issues successfully, and no longer needed the forums quite as much. I generally only check one or two of them any more, except for an occasional foray.
I think that Greasespot is a very effective ministry. If you don't need it quite as much as you did, perhaps this speaks to its effectiveness.
At least, that's how it has been for me.
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Maybe it's the small print lost in the cool, blue field, but this new board seems expansive and open. The old place seemed more familiar, a little warmer somehow.
I like the new format and its features, but it's different, a little less personal, a bit less engaging. Maybe the edit thing is part of that. It was as if GS belonged to us. Now we, through our posts, in a way belong to Greasespot. The shift is not insignificant, and there will be corresponding if unpredictable changes in the "community."
I regret the reiki thing, Taoiseach. It was probably inevitable, on this board, but just the same...
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Click on Quote at the bottom of the post you want to include in yours.
That will include the entire post within quotes with that background. Once there start typing under the and it will show up in the body like a regular post.
You can also alter your type by highlighting the complete sentence/paragraph and clicking on an option at the top like Bold or Color. That's a couple things but there's more.
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One way is to click on the *quote* button, at the bottom right of the post. :)
Woops Kathy beat me to it.
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oak,you will always have an impact here.In my personal life you made a difference, :D :D
thanks,This buds for you!!
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I may be the only one at GreaseSpot who likes goodbye threads. Yeah, they can be a little on the dramatic side sometimes, but I sure prefer knowing what became of someone and why, rather than, poof, having someone disappear before the sentence is over, and that's the end of it. No explanations. No acknowledgements.
Oakspear, for some reason your thread filled me with sadness, maybe just because it's a rainy day, and this seems like a rainy day kind of thread. If I could have been there, I would have happily celebrated with you at your wedding. Whenever you get around to bringing your new bride east, let me know. We'll take her down to the NYSE and put in a bid, just for old time's sake. Also, it took me awhile to figure out what to get for you as a wedding gift, but I didn't forget. I have your gift picked out (it's only going to make sense if you have a good memory). I'll put it in the mail, just as soon as you send me your address.
I don't think anyone expects GS to be the "be all and end all" of social contact. If it is, it becomes the land of disappointments, maybe because none of us can measure up to expectations. No doubt you're busy with your new family, but I hope you'll still find the time to stop in.
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I think a lot of us go through times when we post a lot and when we just check in occasionally.
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Welcom skate4life...I see this is your first post here!!!
Well, Oaks...I only check the threads now and then....
People get married and then they disappear....that's what happens.
That's life!!!!
I think time spent in real time with real live people is the most valuable. One should cultivcate real life relationships in their life.
After many disappointments here in cyberspace I rarely am on the computer anymore. To me, it's a waste of time.
There is way too much life to live!!!! other cool things to do with my nimble fingers.
I am so very happy for you Oakspear!!! Go, be with your family!!!! Get off the puter and spend time snuggling and picnicing and digging in the gardens....
GS helped me for a time too...then, it's just time to do other things. I figure the people who wanna know me will contact me...obviously you are loved here....perhaps you are just in a period of grieving...how many years has it been?
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(((((OAK)))))
You and so many others have been sooooo invaluable to me over the past five years!! I totally owe my sanity and strength to get out of TWI to y'all!
Believe me, no one was more heart-broken about not being able to come to your wedding than I was! I'll send you an e-mail regarding the details of that one. I bought you and Reikilady a present, but had held onto it to bring with me to the wedding and, now I realize I didn't mail it when I discovered I wasn't going to be able to make it.
You contribute so much to the forums and, I've even wandered down into the depths of the doctrinal section a bit. You're extremely articulate and bring up very good points, ideas and observations. I truly appreciate your participation here at the Spot.
I know that having a new family can require a lot of our time and energy. You've married a most wonderful lady and she deserves your loving attention. I'm glad that you posted this and I know we'll miss you around as much as you have been and I hope dearly that you don't write off the Weenie Roast and other events because of our disappointing you. I was so looking forward to hugging your neck and meeting Reikilady in person! I still hope to get to do so one day!!
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Another way of saying that people for all their 'chest beating' don't really give a hoot when it comes to you before them. Nothing but excuses. That is why I STILL go Gods' way, never be disappointed in my expectations.
Psalm 27: 10 "When my Father and Mother forsake me, the Lord will lift me up"
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Oakspear, I am thrilled that the "real world" has become a place you want to spend more time in. But I know you won't abandone us completely :)
Please forgive my brief derail below:
"Another way of saying that people for all their 'chest beating' don't really give a hoot when it comes to you before them. Nothing but excuses. That is why I STILL go Gods' way, never be disappointed in my expectations."
Which is another way of admitting you're too chicken to get out there and form real relationships with people, but instead prefer to hide behind a book, which you can also use as a weapon to beat other's over the head with, when they show that they are actually human and disappoint you.
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Well, I haven't met any GSers yet. But your posts made a big difference in my perspective when I first started visiting the cafe. They still do! LOL!
I'm sorry that I wasn't able to make it to you and your bride's wonderful day. I really am. I am still waiting for some pictures though. :)
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i've been disenchanted
i think you're a great guy, oak, and, reiki, a great girl
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Tom and Susie -- I never did say I was a'gonna be there, but I wanted to be.
I did say I was going to attend the weenie roast, but didn't make it.
I wasn't able to attend either this year, cause of work situations, but I am not using that as an excuse to exonerate myself. Life throws a curve ball at times, and the one thrown at me this time was a fast one as well.
If ya really want to know the truth -- I did debate about going to the wedding of two folks whose beliefs were at the opposite end of the spectrum from mine. I honestly did not know if I would be comfortable there, but after I thought it through -- I thought WTF -- put the car in drive and just GO!
Fer what it is worth ---- I have gotten to know the two of you (seemingly) quite well from this site, and I would have been proud to have been there. My prejudices are finally beginning to be left in the dust, and the road moves ever onward, and forward.
FYI -- it was only 519 (thereabouts) miles to the wedding, but it was 900 (plus) miles to the weenie roast. If I had to choose between the two, I woulda been there in Lincoln.
As I said -- life thows a curve ball time to time. I was at work when you two were getting married that Saturday, and though I could not *drink* (while on duty), I lifted my coffee cup to the sky in a toast for you two, and said a little prayer that if either of you said *forever*, that it would be that way for now, and forever, amen.
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Hey Oakspear and Reikilady,
I don't know you two well, but your presence on GSC sure made me more comfortable here this past year or so. I've enjoyed your calm, level headed posts and also enjoyed the glimpse I had of your new relationship and marriage--heartwarming. I admired how you were able to make some real friends here, too.
A few years ago I spent very little time at GSC, though back in Way dale daze and when it first moved to EZ board I was a daily lurker. I don't know myself how much longer or how much time I will spend here, since I have a home business that is quickly approaching a second job in time demands, so I will soon have to do some rearranging of my time and efforts. bBut I will look for you around the boards!
Blessed be,
Bramble
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I've been trying to express how I feel about participating in traveling for Greasespot gatherings. I'm going where I need to go and speaking of that it's time to get back to my husband.
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breaking my vow of shutting down posting....
answers are not in doctrinal debates
wether from the east or west
it lies within you waiting to be strung like a harp
breakaway from the letters
written to those who needed them then
the words of Jesus stand out more
what he was talking about
what he said would happen
Jesus became one with the Christ
who is Son of God
answers...questions....
lay aside the internal debate
words against words
it is there waiting to be seen
sidetracked by doctrines of men
haggling over letters that were written to others
the day of salvation is now
loose yourself into what lies within
excathedra-
you are in no way exempt from the promises
either seen today or later
they will happen
the unknown God......
known now by the living
expressed in so many ways
track those who you know have seen it
it's a rest, not an anxious search
but a letting of Christ reveal himself
putting away that which is yourself
seeing thru new eyes that who you are
noone has taken it from you
a new look from outside yourself into
what Christ has already done
then it becomes real
and you are that extra special part of the whole
looking in a new direction
not considered before.....
the change will happen
noone has taken it from you
noone can
love always
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