Open Poetry #24 |
Forever Friends - A Thank You To Ron And Merry Christmas Too! |
Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
So many wonderful friendships have been made here due to Ron's Carnell's generosity in building, funding and maintaining this site for us. These are only a few pictures I had of some of them. If you have a photo of a poet meeting of members you met here, add it on we would love to share them. I think one per comment or you know who will have steam coming out of his ears ROTFL Perhaps we should start a "Family Album" forum for pictures in the New Year called, "Friends Meeting Friends? ~* Forever Friends *~ I believe we are given friends To accept the real of whom we are. These friends can lift our spirits Even higher than the stars. It doesn't matter where we live, Whether poor or loaded with dough, We've learned to love each other Connecting by our heart and soul. I believe we are given friends To give us worth in how we live, By being there for each other, Taking much less than we give. Internet friends can be angels, Who will fill your heart with hope. They offer love and laughter, Suggesting ways in which to cope. Each one so very individual, So very different from the rest. I love them all for their qualities, And not one more than the rest. I thank God, for my internet friends, For they mean the world to me. We all know we are forever friends, ’Cause that's the way it's supposed to be. Pic 1: Lyra (Madam Chipmunk) and Nan Pic 2: Nan, Kit, Elizabeth Santos, Mysteria (me) Pic 3: LongJhn (Mike), Seymour Tabin, Balladeer (Mike) A very special thank you to Ron who makes this all possible for us of course. ~* Merry Christmas Ron *~ Season's Greetings from my home in Canada to yours! [This message has been edited by Nan (12-23-2002 07:48 PM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Thanks Ron! What else could a person ever want? I love this treasure you've put together for us! |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
THANKS RON!!! And thanks Mysteria for reminding all of us! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ron, I want to thank you for the fact that I know you are there "somewhere" making sure this is a safe place for a family to all post or read together. That is a wonderful thing in this day and age. And I wish to thank you for giving me the opportunity to meet some of the most wonderful people and get me motivated to travel to go meet them You are a GEM! Merry Christmas - you are the MAN! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
What a Merry Christmas present you have gifted Ron, Mysteria! Thank you! |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Now that's a beautiful tribute Sharon and gladly I will share some friends I've met. These are tiny pics, so I don't think Ron would mind if I put a couple of them here. Krissy, Marsha, Nan (Pilgrimage), Isabelle (Seymour's wife), Seymour Tabin Marge Tindal and Krissy Maureen (Nakdthoughts) Krissy and Kethry Happy Holydays to all my friends Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow [This message has been edited by Nan (12-23-2002 11:17 PM).] |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Ron you truly have given us a most wondrous gift in your Passions home and we have all been blessed and touched by the friendship and poetry within these walls. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND MAY PEACE AND LOVE ABIDE IN YOUR HEARTS AND HOMES ALWAYS! |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Merry Christmas my friend. And a big THANK YOU! |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Merry Christmas Ron. I hope someday to meet everyone. Thanks for everything. Sandra |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Ron, Merry Christmas. Wish I could have a Michigan winter holiday! Thank you for what this web site has meant for me. A place for solace and friendship and so much more. Happy Holidays and bless you for all you do. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Now doesn't this look like Balladeer and LongJohn kissing Santa Claus?...... And thank you Ron...I don't think I've been deleted, censored or move but a few times this last year....Yassee?....It's a miracle!!!! [This message has been edited by Toerag (12-23-2002 12:26 PM).] |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Who'da thunk? In four short years you've made the world a smaller and more wonderful place. Methinks Santa might just have noticed... Googols of Christmas hugs, m'dear... More Passionate friends... Titia Marti - NewEnglandLazurlu Kamla/Severn Philip/Masked Intruder - Michael Anderson - James/Desperado Doreen [This message has been edited by Nan (12-23-2002 09:18 AM).] |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you, Sharon for the photo album and wonderful poem...Ron, you are special to all of us here at Pip. May your Christmas be all you give come back to you...and that's alot! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sharon, You are a bright star. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a wonderful way to remind us all to give Ron a thank you for the gift he gives us all year long. *S* I love the pics, love the poem, love the friendships... love this place. *S* Thank you, Ron!!! |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Merry Christmas Ron. And thank you for giving us this place to play and make friends. Pete |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Sharon this is a wonderful idea and hopefully next year at this time I will have my own pictures to share of friends made here at PiP. Ron, thank you for this place we call 'home'. It has helped so many people in so many ways to have Passions to come to and share not only our poetry but our inner most feelings. Have a very special Christmas. To all my friends here..may you enjoy good health and happiness in the coming year. ~Warm hugs and a Merry Christmas to you all, Nancy~ ~ Season's Greetings to my 'family' at Passions ~ |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Merry Christmas Everyone, and thank you for this lovely post Sharon ... Merry Christmas to you! Ron ... For your warmth, For your friendship, For your wisdom, and For your part in helping so many of us connect around the world ... For all you do and for who you are ... Thank you ... and Merry Christmas! Best wishes and hugs (ellipses required Ron /Kit |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Pix 1. Titia, Nan and Marti Pix 2. Titia and Marti Blessings and Hugs to all my special friends at Passions. Love, Marti Let our love circle the world and bring Peace to all this Holiday Season. [This message has been edited by Nan (12-23-2002 08:26 PM).] |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
This is amazing. I just love getting to see you all!! And yes, thank you Ron. For all the magic you do! Merry Christmas all!!!! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Woweee!! This is wonderful Sharon. Thankyou Ron for this "soft place to fall." A place where you can sit back and just read, or post something of your own. A place to make friends. Now that's a gift from the heart for sure!! Merry Christmas! Chris |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
A grateful thank you Ron for providing haven for expression, and one in which civility exists. A thank you to the moderators for their volunteering that irreplaceable commodity time in maintaining it and a warm thank you to my friend Sharon for leading me here. A safe and sublime holiday season to all. Richard Wells |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Thank you Sharon and a big special thanks to Ron for making this special place possible Hope |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A huge thank you to Ron, and to you, Sharon, for being one of Pips best. Hope things settle down a bit for you Sharon, so you can enjoy those little grandmunchkins. Peace to all. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Look at all the lovely reasons to come back to wish a season's Merriest Christmas to Passions' Poets! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I forgot Toerag - hope you don't mind his x-rated picture (he's a bit unclothed) so here ya are y'all... [This message has been edited by Mysteria (12-23-2002 04:11 PM).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Found a few more pictures for you to see of poets Temptress (Jenn) Way Out Walt and his wife, Elisa Midnitesun (Kacy) Munda (our Dutch workshop guru) RS Wells (Richard) Logan [This message has been edited by Nan (12-23-2002 08:12 PM).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Anyone else? Lot of happy faces here Ron has created around this big old world isn't there? [This message has been edited by Mysteria (12-23-2002 03:05 PM).] |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Sharon, I am just loving this. I keep checking back and there's more pictures. Thank you for posting and getting this started. And Ron, you are a doll for starting this poetry/friendship site! Hugs, Marti Let our love circle the world and |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
OMG! I forgot you had that Alaska picture. Guess it's time to send a new one from the Rockies for your New Years treat. |
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amigo Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 520the earth school |
Wowie...yes, this is really an awesome home to be...thank you, Sharon for starting this, so all of us can salute our Hero, Ron.... The place is cool The pics are cool And u guys surely RULE... Happy Holidays To You All.... |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Sharon I firstly want to thank you for welcoming me to Passions with open arms nearly two years ago. I knew this was a special place right from the beginning and people like you are such an inspiration to us all. Thank you Ron for providing a haven where so many friendships have been made. PIP is such a warm and loving place and I feel as though it is my second home. I cherish the friendships I have made here and am indebted to you for making it possible. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Take care........Sue I am in motion |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
I really enjoyed this, thanks Sharon. And Ron, thank you for this place and the many friends I've made here. Merry Christmas to all. The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this brought tears to my eyes as I think it is a miracle how we are all getting to see each other and just imagining meeting everyone here! (sad sigh) I wish I could meet poets here but it is impossible for me because I am broke and can't travel anywhere! (sigh) Happy Holidays to all of Passions, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ROFL... Now HOW could you have forgotten Toerag... even for a moment? LOL I know, I know... You wanted him to star in a response all his own? *G* Loving this! *S* |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Thank you Sharon for this wonderful album, and Thank you Ron for everything you have done, and still do to make this site a home for many. Great to see how friendship grows all over the world. Merry Christmas everyone Charisma |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A wonderful tribute, Mysteria, to a deserving fellow. Merry Christmas, Ron, and thank you for the gift that keeps on giving...you gave us the world...or, at least, a new world...or, at least, a little corner of the world. Mucho gratitude from Florida... |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I have the evidence right here That LongJohn loves to sip his beer And Tracey, lifting up her brew, Shows that ladies love beer, too! Denise is the beauty you see here (why can't that fellow be the 'deer?!) While Marsha lays out on a hill.. A pretty little daffodil!! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
As you can see, she's one rare duck! She loves to sail the seven seas And shop till she drops to her knees! Nancy Ness, a pretty sight As she works far into the night Liz Santos, regal as a queen Writes verse like I have never seen! [This message has been edited by Nan (12-23-2002 10:20 PM).] |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Here's Kethry looking really great. Hey, Keth! You wanna have a date??? There's a ship out on the sea, dogonnit. Sy wishes Isabel was on it!!!! Kit relaxes out on Nancy's deck. She's on vacation - what the heck! She meets with Balladeer and then They try to duet once again! |
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CSKpoet Senior Member
since 2002-07-12
Posts 845Island in Paradise |
This is a wonderful way to say Merry Christmas! Thank you, Sharon ( big hugs) Thank you Ron for such a delightful home to share poetry And Many qarm regards to all PIPS poets for a wonderful holiday Poetry is: |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Mysteria~ This is such a wonderful idea. I don't have any pictures to share, but I would like to offer thanks to Ron, This site has to be a labor of love you labor and we love you for it. Merry Christmas...Paul " To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you " |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Thank you Ronnie baby... yer the best Santa! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
I am smiling here ... ~smiles~ Thank you one, Thank you all... Regards, Sudhir |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sharon, THis is one of the best posts I've seen on passions. It was so wonderful seeing the faces behind the poems, but more than that it reconfirms the power of frienship that we have made through poetry. You are all such wonderful people, poets of passion, and I love you all! Happy Holidays! and much love THank you Ron THank you Sharon for your sweet heart Liz |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Please add my thanks and Holiday wishes to Ron, our groovy wizard host, and to all the Administators and Moderators who along with Ron, give so much of their time and heart to give us this special place. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Poetry Land. Thank you Ron for all the poetry. Peace Poets JM |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Sharon, this is absolutely wonderful... I don't have any pictures to share, either, but I certainly enjoyed looking at all these from my "family of friends"..... I know that I say that a lot to all of you, but I truly mean it from the bottom of my heart. You have all made me so welcome and feel so much a part of this wonderful place, that I would never be able to express myself the way I would like to And, Ron, I pray that all the love, friendship, and joy that you have made possible on your beautiful "pages of blue", will be multiplied many times over back to you. This all has got to be very time-consuming for you, and you don't even charge us anything for being members here. I feel so much gratitude to you and wish I could express it better. All I know to do is to say THANK YOU ALL, AND A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU ~Ethel....garysgirl~ [This message has been edited by garysgirl (12-24-2002 09:55 AM).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Sharon...what a great post, it was nice to see these smiling faces again (and even nicer still to see none of the pics with me made it into this post ) Ron...thank you for bringing worlds together |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
peace all. thanks Ron. C |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Hey you guys are wonderful to have jumped in to thank this wonderful man. He does all this out of his own pocket (and the expenses I am sure are great each month.) I see folks from all corners of a great big world on here, and that sure says what a small, and easy to get along world we could live in - just look at our little world here. I think not only has Ron given a safe haven here for all but supplied a working example of what a good world it truly is Happy Holidays (whatever you call yours) to you one and all. Season's Greetings from my home in Canada to yours! [This message has been edited by Mysteria (12-24-2002 03:16 PM).] |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Gotta love all these smiling faces. Merry Christmas, all you Passionate People. Ron...for all you do and all you are...Thank You. "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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MissGypsiNess Junior Member
since 2001-07-02
Posts 21MyWay - The HighWay |
...Mid summer trek T.G.I.F... Lured GypsiNess to dine With Wizards, Bears, and Chipmunks too Beneath a rainbow's shine. ...At Christmastime she's grateful for... Her ever dearest friend. His place of Passions Poetry Has no begin or end. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Sharon, what a wonderful thread! I can't resist coming back to see more and more. Oh Nan!!!!! I love that picture!!!!! Two of the most beautiful faces I've ever seen gracing my door on a warm, mid-summer's day! I need more hugs, you two!!! And Michael ... let's duet again, sweet poet! Merry, Merry Christmas everyone! |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Nan, I love the picture. It looks like you have a halo! If you look into Ron's eyes, you'll see the reason PiP is so successful. GREAT photo Ron! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh I am a smiling ear to ear - what an absolutely fantastic picture of two of my favorite people. This is a perfect photo of two forever friends to tie up Ron's Chistmas thread in a bow. The kindness in those eyes are what make this site what it is. [This message has been edited by Mysteria (12-27-2002 05:16 PM).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I came again, my friends to see, the poets who pen their poetry from the lands around this earth... to share here their thoughts rebirthed... |
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