Only Cuz It's Christmas...A "Guy" Thing.

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Toerag
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since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

0 posted 1999-12-17 04:12 PM

I guess you could say,
That it could almost be gay,
When a guy talks nice 'bout another.
But during the season
For some damned reason,
It's a better time than the other.

My father was truly the first and fore-most,
Of all the men I've admired,
His wisdom and patience for a son like me,
Is all I could hope to desire.

But there's two fellas here,
That are so admirable for sure,
With wit and wisdom so rare,
LongJohn Silver and old Balladeer,
Two guys with intelligence to spare.

LongJohn's a nut, and a talented guy,
Balladeer-no words can describe,
I wish for you both a Merry Christmas,
And a long and prosperous life.

Okay, I know this is corny, and probably sounds like BS from one like me....but I truly and deeply mean it.....These two guys have kept me from going off the deep end many a'time......(Maybe cuz it reminds me I'm not the only idiot around?)...and misery does love company yanno?.......Oh, and one more thing.....this is not to imply I don't think there are so many other idiots, or, um, I mean other guys here that I admire a bunch.....the "Justin" bunch, Andrew Scott, and so many others....It's just that these two have been so "kind"....(I guess ya could call all those replies kind or something?), to me, and I guess I've just enjoyed the BS so much.....

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

1 posted 1999-12-17 04:20 PM

Not being a "guy" I wasn't sure if I should read this! LOL. But I'm sure glad I did... it's a wonderful poem... and a terrific tribute.

You're right, Toe... I think many men have lost the ability to show admiration for another for fear it reflects on their masculinity... and that's a shame. Your father must have been a remarkable man... for he raised you to be a man without equal.

But whether idiots or wits or incredible talents or just fun guys to know... whatever the label, you and LJA and Balladeer are a delight. This gal is glad to know you all!

Denise

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since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

2 posted 1999-12-17 04:20 PM

Ahhh...that's so sweet, Toe! Very nice! I'm sure they feel the same towards you!

Denise

RSEvans
Senior Member

since 1999-10-23

Posts 1147
Tulsa, OK, USA

3 posted 1999-12-17 04:21 PM

I love you man!!!

Toerag
Member Ascendant

since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

4 posted 1999-12-17 04:23 PM

Thanks....but ya can't have my Bud Lite...LOL

*Just goes to show ya.....didja see that awful, poor taste poem Balladeer wrote about my wife?.....A reply will be rendered early Monday.....a very good reply......LOL

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

5 posted 1999-12-17 04:56 PM

Christmas is the time for mushy
s'long as you don't touch the tushy
so you did a job repleat
with feelings, wow, it is so neat...

so to say we're proud of you
...is the very least we all can do!

Sunshine
Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

6 posted 1999-12-17 05:33 PM

While other poets write of shrouds
And torture, pain, and darkened clouds,
Abuse, love lost and skies of gray,
Old Toerag comes to save the day.

He writes with laughter in his words
(With rhymes that I have seldom heard)
And brings a smile to this old face.
He makes this world a better place.

Each insult that he piles on me
Is like a badge of courtesy.
I relish every shot he sends
'Cause it reminds me we are friends.

He's never said an angry word
Or criticism - that's absurd
To think that this man would attack
Someone unable to fight back.

So let the fife and bugle blow
As into battle we both go
To duke it out until the end
And, all the while, we'll be good friends.

At the risk of turning this into a Hallmark moment, Toe, let me wish you the best in whatever you do and know that you have true friends here who will always be glad to see you whenever you drop in. Merry Christmas, Scott.

RainbowGirl
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since 1999-07-31

Posts 3023
United Kingdom

7 posted 1999-12-17 05:38 PM

Darling: When a man can show another man - affection, that to me, is the sign of a real man because they're comfortable in their skin and with their emotions...you go for it...I promise not think of any other names for you, other than RAT...LOL

Seriously, affection in a man is something I look for because it means he's proud of how he feels and so you should be!

Husg darling< !signature-->

PS: If anyone is wondering about the RAT comment, our Toe here, LOL, sent a serious sounding email out about twins needing a home in Kosovo and although there was an attachment, I couldn't view it...ROFL...so, I wanted to know more about these baby twins with a view to giving them a home, yep!! You guessed, the twins were of a grown-up variety, female attributes and four of them in all...ROFL...so he's a RAT but a loveable one..*g*

Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream...

[This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (edited 12-17-1999).]

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

8 posted 1999-12-17 05:44 PM

I'm glad Christmas only comes once a year...you guys are gettin' way to sentimental for me...LOL

Seriously, I think it is a good time of year for doing just that....Merry Christmas, Toe.

Michael

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

9 posted 1999-12-17 06:32 PM

Toe,
You stood up to Ballader toe to toe
And for that I'm proud of you, you know.
Have a Merry. By the way that was a great poem.

Severn
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-17

Posts 7704

10 posted 1999-12-17 06:39 PM

Toe.
Having only known you for so short a time, this has still managed to make feel all sappy and stuff.

We're poets - we have an obligation to be hallmarkers.

Great words.

Justin Sayne
Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 53

11 posted 1999-12-17 07:38 PM

Hehe...... He did say "guys" didn't he???

Sally S.
Senior Member

since 1999-06-07

Posts 847
Ohio

12 posted 1999-12-17 09:40 PM

Careful now, you're beginning to make me believe your heart is even larger than it seems! Very nice way of expressing your admirations, Senor rag. Happy Holidays to you.

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

13 posted 1999-12-18 01:44 PM

From the heart. It doesn't get any better than that! Loved it Toe! And you said you couldn't write stuff like that...well, you just did, and a wonderful thing it is!

Pepper
Member Elite

since 1999-08-19

Posts 3079
Southern Florida

14 posted 1999-12-18 02:05 PM

Oh my....I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy myself here Toe......a Wonderful tribute indeed....

A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire!
Shannon

M.Marceau
New Member

since 1999-12-18

Posts 8
Current residence The"stute"

15 posted 1999-12-18 03:38 PM

!!!

Hands clapping

Lucie
Senior Member

since 1999-06-20

Posts 1077
Houston

16 posted 1999-12-18 09:20 PM

: sniff sniff

: does someone got a kleenex? I'm snottin all over myself here..

awwww you guys are so sweet!!!!

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

17 posted 1999-12-20 09:12 AM

Here, Lucie!!! We can't have that! LOL.

Sally: However large his heart seems, it's even larger! *G*

Balladeer: I loved your response.... you describe the sparring (and the sentiments *G*) well!!!

Toerag: Ya think that sailor scalawag is already hitting the eggnog and too bleary eyed to read? LOL. If so, he's missing out on a great one!!! *G*

Marilyn
Member Elite

since 1999-09-26

Posts 2621
Ontario, Canada

18 posted 1999-12-20 09:41 AM

Ahhh here is a glimpse of that huge heart of yours. I knew it was there right form the moment I first met you Sir. These men of whom you speak are indeed great ones. You are blest to have them as friends.

Wonderful work Toe.

Lorelei54
Member

since 1999-07-27

Posts 458

19 posted 1999-12-20 10:01 AM

Season Greetings from LJA and Lorelei...we still happily live and wish you all happiness...

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

20 posted 1999-12-20 10:06 AM

How sweet

Iloveit
Senior Member

since 1999-09-02

Posts 1121
NM

21 posted 1999-12-20 10:23 AM

this is perfect....*big smiles* never met 3 sweeter guys, and to have them all in one place making me smile.....what more could a girl ask for???...... and yep am leaving it right there

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