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Kinda Strange.

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Why, despite the fact that I’ve never met a one of you, do I feel this incredible kindred spirit with the whole lot you. So many now believe that kindness, dignity, caring and warmth are passé. Especially for strangers. But let them spend a couple of hours on this site and you will never think that again. The warmth, empathy and caring shown on this site for people that do not even know each other, many of whom are suffering themselves, is a true testament that there are still plenty of good.....no great human beings left on this planet. You would think that those not doing as well might be envious of those doing better. But it’s so obvious that is not the case. We all cheer each other , advise each other, laugh with each other and love each other. If that’s not a family, I have no idea what is. And as one Forrest Gump once said,

“And that’s all I have to say about that”!!

Schwah

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6357axbz profile image
6357axbz

To you Schwab 🍷 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷

(My approximate evening portion)

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Schwah in reply to 6357axbz

😂

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407ca

Schwah

🖕🖕🖕🖕. Just kidding, sometimes my adolecense emerges despite my best efforts!.

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jdm3

Well said.

This site kind of gives me a fundamental faith in humanity. Every cloud has a silver lining.

Stay well!

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NPfisherman

Wonderfully said. So many times in this world, we see examples of man's inhumanity to his fellow man... Here, we see people offering, advice, encouragement, and hope,....

You quote Forrest Gump and I'll answer with Andy Dufresne....as he said to Red....

"Remember, Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies."...

When one suffers, we all suffer...we try and find answers for each others problems and along the way pass on Knowledge and ....humor... For laughter is the best medicine....

Have a great day, Schwah.... Enjoy life....

Fish

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CalBear74 in reply to NPfisherman

Forrest vs. Andy. Here is some interesting trivia: Tom Hanks turned down the role of Andy DuFresne because he was committed to the role of Forrest Gump in 1994.

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NPfisherman in reply to CalBear74

I am not playing trivial pursuit with you.... Interesting info...They are both great movies.... and great actors... Hanks and Robbins....

Fish

in reply to CalBear74

“ Run Forrest!”

in reply to CalBear74

“Get busy living or get busy dieing” Andy DuFresne

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Kaliber

😱 😢 🤪 💪❤️👍 I’m with you, together we got this.

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Gearhead

As Schwah says, this site shows incredible fellowship and warmth. I have two theories. You decide if I'm being 100% facetious: #1- I note that many message boards (not just politics) start with respectful posts but rapidly degenerate into guys calling each other stupid or otherwise insulting each other. Is one reason we're so nice on this site associated with our meds that decrease a certain hormone? #2 - For the same reason, maybe some of us are spending less computer time looking at sites with naked women and more time looking at sites like this one?

in reply to Gearhead

Great thinking.

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j-o-h-n

I can't stand you guys!!!!

75 years ago today those brave men saved our freedom, now don't let it dwindle away from us.

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Thursday 06/06/2019 5:30 PM DST

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NPfisherman in reply to j-o-h-n

But I am crazy about you j-o-h-n....or maybe I am just crazy....give a hug to that wack, Dolly...she is a gas....

Fish

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j-o-h-n in reply to NPfisherman

I will and I can't stand you too.... I can't stand Dolly either... I can't stand the whole world. I can't stand the whole universe. I can't stand my fxxing cancer.... but I love

Chocolate chip ice cream (two scoops)...

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Thursday 06/06/2019 10:48 PM DST

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NPfisherman in reply to j-o-h-n

Go ahead and do a hat trick of chocolate chip--approved by Lord Stanley....

BTW....

75 years ago today those brave men saved our freedom, now don't let it dwindle away from us.

Fish

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j-o-h-n in reply to NPfisherman

Okay I just told my wife that you (and Lord Stanley) recommend 3 CUPS...She said 'only over your dead body'... she's tough as nails, that's why I chill out with Dolly, who's so sweet.

I don't care what they write about you on the walls in the men's room, I still think you're an Ace....

They indeed were the greatest generation.... and they gave up a part of their lives for us...

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Thursday 06/06/2019 11:02 PM DST

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NPfisherman in reply to j-o-h-n

I do not think we could have won WWII with the current lot.... They were the greatest generation...winning a 2 front war.....something most military experts say is nearly impossible.... and gave so many lives..... we will never see their like again....

Fish

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j-o-h-n in reply to NPfisherman

DITTO.... DITTO.... DITTO....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Friday 06/07/2019 12:50 PM DST

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Shooter1

We are brothers. Close family, Have met Lulu 700 in person. We felt like family.

in reply to Shooter1

You are a great man ! I respect you brother..

We all wear the same shoes ..Humanos , Hermanos ...

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