The Most Memorable Times of your Life

The ClubHouse: General Discussions - Jan -Apr. 2001: February: The Most Memorable Times of your Life
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Norwican

Tuesday, February 13, 2001 - 07:03 am Click here to edit this post

Yes, sorry for your loss also Twiggy.

Norwican

Tuesday, February 13, 2001 - 07:04 am Click here to edit this post

Willi and Max, your experiences sound absolutely magical... great memories

Willi

Tuesday, February 13, 2001 - 08:00 am Click here to edit this post

(((Digi & Twiggy)))

Willi

Tuesday, February 13, 2001 - 08:01 am Click here to edit this post

Nor...

I have so many more but I'll let some others share so I don't "hog" this thread! :)

Enbwife

Sunday, February 18, 2001 - 11:05 am Click here to edit this post

I have many memorable moments in my life, but probably the most memorable was my wedding day. It was such a long time coming and I had so many thoughts on how I wanted it to be, and it was absolutely perfect. Everything was wonderful, I felt great, everyone was so happy, and it was amazingly romantic, yet intimate. Whenever I think of that day, a smile comes to my face, no matter what's going on around me.

Thanks for starting this thread. Memories are so important.

Guruchaz

Tuesday, February 20, 2001 - 10:43 am Click here to edit this post

I know I probably touched on this inside, but Game II was definitely a memorable experience for me. I got to know individuals who I just passed by on the outside and didn't know much about on the board before the game started. This whole online experience has been a different situation than I've ever been involved in, but I've found in my life that the best things come from the strangest situations.

How many people do you think you've passed by during your life that could eventually turn out to be one of your best friends but you didn't take the time to say "Hello" or talk to them?

Think about it.

I hope everyone gets to experience this at least once or twice in their lifetime. One or two mutual connections are priceless. It's a great feeling!

Gail

Tuesday, February 20, 2001 - 11:35 am Click here to edit this post

Guru - i know just how you feel. because of Game 1, I got close to two people that I didn't really know before. Just so you know Guru . . . the best is yet to come. I met both of these people in the game but it has been in the months following that my relationship with each of them has gotten much closer. I know that I have two wonderful friends that I didn't have before. :)

Maire

Tuesday, February 20, 2001 - 12:26 pm Click here to edit this post

There was a time in my life, not that long ago, that I was going through overwhelming feelings of loneliness. I had/have been going through some major transitions personally. This left me without daily contact with people. I was accustomed to having daily conversations of sharing life happenings on a regular basis. Then it all came to an end. I liken it to a "wilderness" experience. Not saying it was/is a bad time, just lonely. I had started to wonder about people I would pass in the grocery store, or the park during walks, or any place in public. What I wondered was, "can this person be a friend? What are they like?" I was so hungry to meet people and be friends with them. This longing was so overwhelming that during my walks in the park, I would find myself crying every time. I wanted so badly to have relationships that went beyond casual acquaintance. To have a relationship with a friend who didn't try to figure out what my problems were with all sorts of analytical summarization. To have a friend who didn't leave me feeling like they were condescending or patronizing me. This was my longing.

I have had a similar connection that Guru was talking about. It took place right here, on this board. I consider this connection to be a gift from God in my time of great need. Yes, Guru, it is priceless, and a very great feeling! We are all friends here, to varying degrees. Some we will connect with in deeper ways than we will connect with others. It is up to us though, to open up, and take the risk. I was a lurker once. But one day, there was a post calling all the lurkers out to be adopted by a mentor. I very fearfully and bravely came out of lurkerdom and took a chance at friendship. The risk I took has had great rewards. In case any of you are wondering, my mentor/friend is none other than Lancecrossfire. I met him here on the board, and in person as we live in the same town. That meeting was one of the most memorable times of my life, with enduring qualities that I could never have imagined. And of course, I have made other friends here, and am continuing to do so as time goes on, and I love you all. You are all an important part of my life, and have touched me in ways that I could have never imagined! I will never forget the wonderful memories forged here. :)

Juju2bigdog

Tuesday, February 20, 2001 - 12:46 pm Click here to edit this post

Maire, I remember that well, when GURU called the lurkers out, and you came out just after me, and they set up the adoption agency, and I made a joke about Lance that almost scared you off and then I had to retract it and say he is a wonderful guy. I knew that was who you were going to say before I got to the end of your post. I'll probably see y'all this summer sometime, and you can meet bigdog too. (or is that bigdog2?)

Gail

Tuesday, February 20, 2001 - 12:59 pm Click here to edit this post

I think I remember how that whole lurker thing started. In the Game 1 discussion area, a couple of people who hadn't posted since BB made a few posts and all of a sudden, someone (Adven or possibly Guru?) said something about mystery posters. I went into the back side of the board and looked up the stats for the posters with the most posts and posters with less then 20 posts and posted their names.

I was trying to show that there were quite a few people one the board with very few posts. Next thing I knew, they were calling all lurkers.

Maire

Tuesday, February 20, 2001 - 01:26 pm Click here to edit this post

Juju, I remember your comments too, and yes, I was so totally a nervous wreck. I'm glad you retracted. Boy, I can't believe how jumpy I was then. All water under the bridge now.

Meeting you and BigDog this summer will be a great treat! I look forward to it. :)

Lancecrossfire

Tuesday, February 20, 2001 - 02:20 pm Click here to edit this post

Guru, I completely agree with your thoughts about the game...and have since being in game I.

Juju...LOL--I scare a lot of people!

I too came out of game I with a number of new found friends. The unfortunate thing about that is having some of them drop contact with me. Although that most likely shows there wasn't as strong of a connection as I had originally thought.

Maire, thank you much for the very kind words.

Guruchaz

Tuesday, February 20, 2001 - 04:11 pm Click here to edit this post

I think losing contact is the worst, especially online, because friendships are built on continuous interaction in one form or another. However, you are correct Lance. If you can't keep contact through online chat or email, all it takes is a personal call every once in a while or something to show the other person you still care. If that falls by the wayside, it wasn't a strong connection.

I pride myself on being loyal to my good friends. That's just how I am.

Gail

Tuesday, February 20, 2001 - 04:14 pm Click here to edit this post

Lance hasn't lost contact with all his Game 1 friends.

Lancecrossfire

Tuesday, February 20, 2001 - 04:24 pm Click here to edit this post

Gail is correct--I haven't. The ones I have over the months I've written to as Guru says is a good approach. I have found that I get a response back once in awhile, although it dies quickly. So I have to pick a point where I am being a friend and providing input I want to keep in contact, yet not being a pest to them if they don't. lol

One of life's little twists is the difference people have in how they view getting along with each other. It is unfortunate when one person wants there to be some kind of interaction, yet the other person doesn't. It happens all the time though, and perhaps helps us appreciate when it does match up better.

Guruchaz

Tuesday, February 20, 2001 - 04:59 pm Click here to edit this post

One of the things I realized after the game was that the daily interactions suddenly ended. That can be a shock to some people (including myself) when you are used to talking to a particular individual or individuals on a daily basis and really look forward to it. It's even more strong when you find someone you feel comfortable opening up to.

I'm sure I've hounded Merlin with so many emails and shared private occurrances in my life that he's ready to scream or suffocate. We must all realize that everyone has lives beyond the TVCH and that a good friendship will always hold true no matter what. I always look forward to the time spent though. It's priceless.

Lancecrossfire

Tuesday, February 20, 2001 - 05:05 pm Click here to edit this post

Tis true Guru--it seems one can get used to having those interactions in a very short time frame from the game.

Lafatme

Friday, February 23, 2001 - 11:48 pm Click here to edit this post

most memorable time? meeting kearie, first on the board and then in real life. she truly is "special."