What are you Thankful for this year?

Angel_Wolf · November 21st, 2002, 02:19 PM

(((((((((Roomies))))))(((((((WOW's))))))))) Other than this website, Roomies and WOW's? I am thankful for being able to do what I want in the Good ole USA! For the Military that keeps that Freedom free for others and myself! For the people who work when we sleep or on Holidays so others can enjoy it! For family and friends who care enough to tell me when I am being pig-headed or have a big head! For people letting me be myself! Thank you all! Remember if no one appreciates you today, I do! Have a great day!

PumpkinPatchKid · November 21st, 2002, 05:40 PM

My reasons to be thankful! I am thankful for my children and to my children. I am thankful for their health. their wisdom. And the curage they show when life is not at it`s best! As most of you know our lives have been hell the last few weeks, and my two boys have shown more love and support to me and to each other than ever before!

Even tho this may sound strange, I am thankful for David, even tho we are no longer together. He has supported me with the matters Caleb is going through and what I am going through with my family.

I am thankful to the Lord! He`s guiding me and my children in a safe direction. He has giving us life, he has loved us through the good and the bad.

I am thankful for the roof over my head and the food in my belly.
To my cousin Terry and Uncle Jo, who are in Afganastan defending our Country along with thousands of other troops!

I am thankful for my friends (my roomies) Each one of you have helped me in many ways. When I go into Womensspace or Lesbianspace or even WOW-Pavilion I can always count on leaving with a smile. You`re all willing to accept people for who they are, not what we are. And with all the disagreements on the boards the last few weeks, y`all have pulled together and moved on. The hugs we get from each other in the rooms and on the boards. Some of us don`t get out side of cyber world. I am thankful for them hugs. I am looking forward to getting lots more of those hugs and giving lots more of those hugs!

(~(~(~(~(~(~( Everyone )~)~)~)~)~)~)

/e opens a box of tissue`s and takes one, leaving the rest on the table!

appletreewoman · November 21st, 2002, 08:15 PM

I agree wolfie...And dacdaughter we are all thankful for your sweet disposition. At least I am.

creative_scrawl · November 22nd, 2002, 06:03 AM

I'm thankful to be alive. To be able to call up a friend and say hello. I am thankful for the ability to be creative, to be able to hug a family member, and to tell them "I love you." I'm thankful for the people who call me up for no reason, just to say "hi, how are you?"

I'm thankful for the many friendships I have, the pets that keep me entertained, the chance to go to school, the freedom to make my own decisions, and to just be.

I'm thankful to have enough food in my house, to be excited about facing tomorrow, and I'm thankful for the ability to feel pain. I'm thankful I chose to live, that I'm here to complain, and for the opportunity to not only meet new people, but the chance to get to know them.

I'm thankful for the mentors in my life; I'm thankful to be able to mentor others. In general, I'm just thankful.

IRISH_EYES_99 · November 22nd, 2002, 10:39 AM

Thankful for:

God, For my life. For listening to my prayers, even though the answer is sometimes no.

My family, For they each bring joy into my life. Even though we don't always see eye to eye, the love is evident.

My friends, The ones I've had all life, the new ones that have come into my life. Those of you that I"ve yet to meet - WOWs, roomies in WS & LS.

Tammy & Melynn, For keeping these WOW rooms open, and giving us all the options we have here to communicate our feelings.

These are but a few of the things I'm greatful for.

Angel_Wolf · November 22nd, 2002, 02:59 PM

((((((PumpkinPatchKid Appletreewoman Creative Scrawl Irish_Eyes))))))))))) WOW what amazing thing! I thought if we all could share what we are thankful for......we might get to have more roomies come on the message boards!

Have a great day! Those are some awesome things to be thankful for!

CoolWater · November 25th, 2002, 12:57 PM

I could echo all that you guys are thankful for (mentally add them to the list please :-)

I am also thankful for:
The blades of grass that catch me when I lose my balance
The whistle symphony in the bare tree branches
My car that actually starts, even when it shouldn't
My cat who is always at my side, even when I'm tripping on him
The clouds in the sky for warning me of the weather
The city bus despite it's awful exhaust because it gets people to work
The homeless man downtown because he reminds me to be thankful I have a home and heat
For my boss, despite our many differences we're still like family
For the stifeling sunshine because it means it's not raining or snowing
For the rain for giving life to my blades of grass so they can catch me
For the snow for making the world look brand new
For my cell phone connecting me to EVERYONE - all day every day
For my husband because he hasn't killed me for the cell phone bill yet
For the skunk hanging around the apartments because she's beautiful to look at from a distance
For the person who invented fleece so I can wear a hug with me all day

Okay, I think that's enough for right now. When I wake up a bit I might add some more :-)

Angel_Wolf · November 26th, 2002, 12:04 AM

It amazes me how much we all are alike yet help each other realize other things we should or know to be thankful for! The best part of this folder is sharing our love with each other! Have a great day!

Thank you all for making mine so good!

Kelticgirl · May 24th, 2003, 09:04 PM

It's May 24, 2003 and although Ontario is dealing with SARS, West Nile, child killer on the loose, backlash for not warring, I am so utterly grateful for living in the northern hemisphere. Today the death toll rises and rises in India, where the temp. today was 47 degrees C. I cannot even imagine that. I am thankful for the wisdom of the planet, but sometimes it's so harsh. I wish everyone a Happy Spring! Enjoy everything, and everyone.

LiamFan! · May 24th, 2003, 09:53 PM

That's a wonderful post, Kelticgirl. Sometimes people forget just how lucky they are. I mean, look at us. We're able to come here and talk to people all over the world...probably don't have to worry about where our next meal is coming from...the world can be a very unforgiving place, can't it. But I try to stay optimistic, despite what my byline says there.

Good to have you here...I enjoy reading your posts.

Kelticgirl · May 25th, 2003, 11:26 AM

LiamFan: You know it's funny, but I became very introspective yesterday. We had to do a two hour detour because of a train derailment of sulphuric acid that evacuated an entire village in the countryside we were driving thru. Then I saw a big poster that said Global Village, then the radio announced India's death toll and I felt utterly desolate. I think perhaps I still cling to the notion that a hundred years ago, we were only concerned with what was happening within a 50 mile radius of wherever we happened to be. I cling to it because I truly believe we have to improve conditions to those who are nearest us, our town or village, before we can tackle the big outside issues. Yet, laying in bed with partner the other night, a little tipsy, I said to him, you know what? screw the book, screw everything, even screw you, I want to take training of some kind and go to another part of the world and help somebody or something. I'm 51 and I think that's what all people 50 and over should be doing. But we can't, we're too busy. Or at least we believe we're too busy. And your byline, hey, their just words aren't they? The socialist part is very important, they are our checks and balances with those who hold the most power, very necessary. They do the exposing, and that's important. The pessismist part, well, I'm beginning to agree, cos even w/ all the exposing, change is like glaciers moving. We're kept so busy paying the bills, it's like a conspiracy to keep us off track and therefore not activist enuf. But then my Kelly comes home from her deconstructing media class and is just furious that Nike and Adidas caters to the colours of the crypts and the bloods, gangs, and is now calling them corporate whores and I think, oh good, someone else is taking over/helping/whatever. But I worry about her relationship with a wonderful young lad. Cos he is not very aware of social issues and he is studying to be an international lawyer, and they argue alot over social issues. But he's a chip of the old block, and so is she, one is right of centre, one is left o centre,so curiosity is neverending for me. Gawd, I'm running off the mouth like a soup sandwich here. Plus my family is outraged that I'm writing a book they say is going against family-values. I say but it's the whole family values campaign/brainwashing campaign that keeps us stuck. I'll probably be run out of town if it ever gets published. That should be fun actually, cos the editor of our local is besotted with me. A challenge? Bring it on! Anyway tell me about your pessismistic socialism, how did you get there? Or were you a born shit disturber?

LiamFan! · May 25th, 2003, 03:43 PM

Ha! Well!

That's a lot to chew on!

Give me a bit to think and I'll be back!

Cod · May 25th, 2003, 04:58 PM

Kelticgirl ....WOW, I'm enjoying your posts!

Have you checked out our e-zine Tapestry by chance? I know the editor and she's always looking for writers.

Kelticgirl · May 25th, 2003, 08:55 PM

Oh Gawd Cod Your A Scream. A good postasmic? I/ve been chuckling/snickering/lol/telling people about being a good postasmic for gawd's sakes, ever since. Anyway, yeah I really like tapestry alot. Do you have any idea how long it takes me to find anything in here? A Long Time. I got something called HOPE i was thinking of posting, but not sure yet, still feeling my sea legs out here. But the biggest pain in the ass is trying to get onto Chat with the few women's scheduled chatlines. I downloaded Perch???Parch???whatever the hell it's called, so I did all that, all by myself I might add, but forget it, couldn't for the life of me get into Darkmyst.sp? Anyway, if it's not easy and quick I just ain't interested. Too complicated, I'd have to go to the local college and take a bloody computer course to figure it out. Anyway love your posts too. Looking forward to many more. Could say more but afraid of getting turfed out. Talk to you soon Cod. Oh by the way Cod, (Cod) just can't help but being reminded of the thing the guys wore in front of their family jewels in Elizabethan times, you know, at about the same time they made women wear things under their family jewels too. Of course it was a codpiece, but just can't help the silly picture that gets conjured up? You know what i mean?

Kelticgirl · May 28th, 2003, 10:39 AM

Still chewing Liamfan? I read about some coalminers on an island in the Bering Strait, starving to death, they chewed their boots as last resort and the boots actually melted in their mouths. Imagine that? Frogs? Hither or Forth? BOTH.

November 21st, 2002, 02:19 PM	#1
Angel_Wolf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: USA Posts: 333	What are you Thankful for this year? (((((((((Roomies))))))(((((((WOW's))))))))) Other than this website, Roomies and WOW's? I am thankful for being able to do what I want in the Good ole USA! For the Military that keeps that Freedom free for others and myself! For the people who work when we sleep or on Holidays so others can enjoy it! For family and friends who care enough to tell me when I am being pig-headed or have a big head! For people letting me be myself! Thank you all! Remember if no one appreciates you today, I do! Have a great day! __________________ ~~ May you walk in the Shadow of the Creator!~~

November 21st, 2002, 05:40 PM	#2
PumpkinPatchKid Senior Spammer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WOW folders Posts: 531	My reasons to be thankful! I am thankful for my children and to my children. I am thankful for their health. their wisdom. And the curage they show when life is not at it`s best! As most of you know our lives have been hell the last few weeks, and my two boys have shown more love and support to me and to each other than ever before! Even tho this may sound strange, I am thankful for David, even tho we are no longer together. He has supported me with the matters Caleb is going through and what I am going through with my family. I am thankful to the Lord! He`s guiding me and my children in a safe direction. He has giving us life, he has loved us through the good and the bad. I am thankful for the roof over my head and the food in my belly. To my cousin Terry and Uncle Jo, who are in Afganastan defending our Country along with thousands of other troops! I am thankful for my friends (my roomies) Each one of you have helped me in many ways. When I go into Womensspace or Lesbianspace or even WOW-Pavilion I can always count on leaving with a smile. You`re all willing to accept people for who they are, not what we are. And with all the disagreements on the boards the last few weeks, y`all have pulled together and moved on. The hugs we get from each other in the rooms and on the boards. Some of us don`t get out side of cyber world. I am thankful for them hugs. I am looking forward to getting lots more of those hugs and giving lots more of those hugs! (~(~(~(~(~(~( Everyone )~)~)~)~)~)~) /e opens a box of tissue`s and takes one, leaving the rest on the table! __________________ Happy Holidays!

November 22nd, 2002, 06:03 AM	#4
creative_scrawl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: still trying to figure that out. grin Posts: 65	I'm thankful to be alive. To be able to call up a friend and say hello. I am thankful for the ability to be creative, to be able to hug a family member, and to tell them "I love you." I'm thankful for the people who call me up for no reason, just to say "hi, how are you?" I'm thankful for the many friendships I have, the pets that keep me entertained, the chance to go to school, the freedom to make my own decisions, and to just be. I'm thankful to have enough food in my house, to be excited about facing tomorrow, and I'm thankful for the ability to feel pain. I'm thankful I chose to live, that I'm here to complain, and for the opportunity to not only meet new people, but the chance to get to know them. I'm thankful for the mentors in my life; I'm thankful to be able to mentor others. In general, I'm just thankful. __________________ GIFT: Great Intellectual Female Today :-) Just don't ask about tomorrow

November 22nd, 2002, 10:39 AM	#5
IRISH_EYES_99 Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: in the state of confusion :) Posts: 3,524	Thankful for: God, For my life. For listening to my prayers, even though the answer is sometimes no. My family, For they each bring joy into my life. Even though we don't always see eye to eye, the love is evident. My friends, The ones I've had all life, the new ones that have come into my life. Those of you that I"ve yet to meet - WOWs, roomies in WS & LS. Tammy & Melynn, For keeping these WOW rooms open, and giving us all the options we have here to communicate our feelings. These are but a few of the things I'm greatful for. __________________ Smiles are contagious. It's ok to pass them on. *

November 22nd, 2002, 02:59 PM	#6
Angel_Wolf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: USA Posts: 333	((((((PumpkinPatchKid Appletreewoman Creative Scrawl Irish_Eyes))))))))))) WOW what amazing thing! I thought if we all could share what we are thankful for......we might get to have more roomies come on the message boards! Have a great day! Those are some awesome things to be thankful for! __________________ ~~ May you walk in the Shadow of the Creator!~~

November 21st, 2002, 08:15 PM	#3
appletreewoman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: pa Posts: 87	I agree wolfie...And dacdaughter we are all thankful for your sweet disposition. At least I am.

November 25th, 2002, 12:57 PM	#7
CoolWater Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Near Detroit, Michigan Posts: 13	What I am thankful for I could echo all that you guys are thankful for (mentally add them to the list please :-) I am also thankful for: The blades of grass that catch me when I lose my balance The whistle symphony in the bare tree branches My car that actually starts, even when it shouldn't My cat who is always at my side, even when I'm tripping on him The clouds in the sky for warning me of the weather The city bus despite it's awful exhaust because it gets people to work The homeless man downtown because he reminds me to be thankful I have a home and heat For my boss, despite our many differences we're still like family For the stifeling sunshine because it means it's not raining or snowing For the rain for giving life to my blades of grass so they can catch me For the snow for making the world look brand new For my cell phone connecting me to EVERYONE - all day every day For my husband because he hasn't killed me for the cell phone bill yet For the skunk hanging around the apartments because she's beautiful to look at from a distance For the person who invented fleece so I can wear a hug with me all day Okay, I think that's enough for right now. When I wake up a bit I might add some more :-)

November 26th, 2002, 12:04 AM	#8
Angel_Wolf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: USA Posts: 333	It amazes me how much we all are alike yet help each other realize other things we should or know to be thankful for! The best part of this folder is sharing our love with each other! Have a great day! Thank you all for making mine so good! __________________ ~~ May you walk in the Shadow of the Creator!~~

May 24th, 2003, 09:04 PM	#9
Kelticgirl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 11	It's May 24, 2003 and although Ontario is dealing with SARS, West Nile, child killer on the loose, backlash for not warring, I am so utterly grateful for living in the northern hemisphere. Today the death toll rises and rises in India, where the temp. today was 47 degrees C. I cannot even imagine that. I am thankful for the wisdom of the planet, but sometimes it's so harsh. I wish everyone a Happy Spring! Enjoy everything, and everyone.

May 24th, 2003, 09:53 PM	#10
LiamFan! Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 2,048	That's a wonderful post, Kelticgirl. Sometimes people forget just how lucky they are. I mean, look at us. We're able to come here and talk to people all over the world...probably don't have to worry about where our next meal is coming from...the world can be a very unforgiving place, can't it. But I try to stay optimistic, despite what my byline says there. Good to have you here...I enjoy reading your posts. __________________ Love is never defeated, and I could add, the history of Ireland proves it. -- Pope John Paul II

May 25th, 2003, 11:26 AM	#11
Kelticgirl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 11	LiamFan: You know it's funny, but I became very introspective yesterday. We had to do a two hour detour because of a train derailment of sulphuric acid that evacuated an entire village in the countryside we were driving thru. Then I saw a big poster that said Global Village, then the radio announced India's death toll and I felt utterly desolate. I think perhaps I still cling to the notion that a hundred years ago, we were only concerned with what was happening within a 50 mile radius of wherever we happened to be. I cling to it because I truly believe we have to improve conditions to those who are nearest us, our town or village, before we can tackle the big outside issues. Yet, laying in bed with partner the other night, a little tipsy, I said to him, you know what? screw the book, screw everything, even screw you, I want to take training of some kind and go to another part of the world and help somebody or something. I'm 51 and I think that's what all people 50 and over should be doing. But we can't, we're too busy. Or at least we believe we're too busy. And your byline, hey, their just words aren't they? The socialist part is very important, they are our checks and balances with those who hold the most power, very necessary. They do the exposing, and that's important. The pessismist part, well, I'm beginning to agree, cos even w/ all the exposing, change is like glaciers moving. We're kept so busy paying the bills, it's like a conspiracy to keep us off track and therefore not activist enuf. But then my Kelly comes home from her deconstructing media class and is just furious that Nike and Adidas caters to the colours of the crypts and the bloods, gangs, and is now calling them corporate whores and I think, oh good, someone else is taking over/helping/whatever. But I worry about her relationship with a wonderful young lad. Cos he is not very aware of social issues and he is studying to be an international lawyer, and they argue alot over social issues. But he's a chip of the old block, and so is she, one is right of centre, one is left o centre,so curiosity is neverending for me. Gawd, I'm running off the mouth like a soup sandwich here. Plus my family is outraged that I'm writing a book they say is going against family-values. I say but it's the whole family values campaign/brainwashing campaign that keeps us stuck. I'll probably be run out of town if it ever gets published. That should be fun actually, cos the editor of our local is besotted with me. A challenge? Bring it on! Anyway tell me about your pessismistic socialism, how did you get there? Or were you a born shit disturber?

May 25th, 2003, 03:43 PM	#12
LiamFan! Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 2,048	Ha! Well! That's a lot to chew on! Give me a bit to think and I'll be back! __________________ Love is never defeated, and I could add, the history of Ireland proves it. -- Pope John Paul II

May 25th, 2003, 04:58 PM	#13
Cod Hooked on The OC! Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,252	Kelticgirl ....WOW, I'm enjoying your posts! Have you checked out our e-zine Tapestry by chance? I know the editor and she's always looking for writers.

May 25th, 2003, 08:55 PM	#14
Kelticgirl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 11	Oh Gawd Cod Your A Scream. A good postasmic? I/ve been chuckling/snickering/lol/telling people about being a good postasmic for gawd's sakes, ever since. Anyway, yeah I really like tapestry alot. Do you have any idea how long it takes me to find anything in here? A Long Time. I got something called HOPE i was thinking of posting, but not sure yet, still feeling my sea legs out here. But the biggest pain in the ass is trying to get onto Chat with the few women's scheduled chatlines. I downloaded Perch???Parch???whatever the hell it's called, so I did all that, all by myself I might add, but forget it, couldn't for the life of me get into Darkmyst.sp? Anyway, if it's not easy and quick I just ain't interested. Too complicated, I'd have to go to the local college and take a bloody computer course to figure it out. Anyway love your posts too. Looking forward to many more. Could say more but afraid of getting turfed out. Talk to you soon Cod. Oh by the way Cod, (Cod) just can't help but being reminded of the thing the guys wore in front of their family jewels in Elizabethan times, you know, at about the same time they made women wear things under their family jewels too. Of course it was a codpiece, but just can't help the silly picture that gets conjured up? You know what i mean?

May 28th, 2003, 10:39 AM	#15
Kelticgirl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 11	Still chewing Liamfan? I read about some coalminers on an island in the Bering Strait, starving to death, they chewed their boots as last resort and the boots actually melted in their mouths. Imagine that? Frogs? Hither or Forth? BOTH.