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On Linda's most recent thread, I made one of my classic faux pas attempts at humour. In view of the seriousness of Linda's question, and her sincerity, I really regret making that blunderous attempt to inject some humour into a very serious topic. For that I appologize to her, and to any others whom I may have offended. I am truely sorry, Linda, and I hope that you do find the correct path to follow, and that it will lead you to fully realize your hopes and aspirations.
Now, maybe you can tell me how to get my foot outa my mouth. It seems to be stuck right around the ankle bone.
-------------------- Ken Henry Henry & Henry Signs London, Ontario Canada (519) 439-1881 e-mail: kjmlhenry@rogers.com
Why do I get all those on-line offers to sell me Viagara, when the only thing hardening is my arteries ? Posts: 2690 | From: London,Ontario, Canada | Registered: Feb 1999
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Ken - I'm not Linda - but I'm touched by your apology. I don't know the "Dukes of Hazzard" but I thought your parallels were funny in an All-American sort of way.
Linda has got a lot to think about. She is the only one who has the whole picture as it is to be perceived at this time. I can understand her annoyance at the inferences of the possibility of her potential benefactor being a "dirty old man".
We women know about that possibility at all times, without being told, and it probably made her upset to have to defend him along those unnecessary lines.
-------------------- Myra A. Grozinger Signs Limited Winston-Salem, NC
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Hope Linda isn't too hard on you! I started reading the thread when the first half of Linda's posts where removed. I don't know what is going on, but the replies seemed pretty intense and against what Linda was thinking. Your post seems to be an attempt to lighten things up, and I smiled when I read it.
Hope you work things out Linda!
Suelynn
-------------------- "It is never too late to be what you might have been." -George Eliot
Suelynn Sedor Sedor Signs Carnduff, SK Canada Posts: 2863 | From: Carnduff, SK Canada | Registered: Nov 1998
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I knew you were funnin' with no bad intent. Have never watched that show, but got a chuckle anyways. You're a good man charlie browne, , to apologize.
I'm thinking maybe Linda just used your story theme so she could say "the end" as a way to back out of that post. I don't think it was your post alone that caused that, but rather the weight of the entire bundle of all of ours together.
She's got some thinking to do. I know we all had her best interests at heart.
She does have the best clues of the situation there, and her own guts to rely on.
I wish her the best! Nettie
-------------------- "When Love and Skill Work Together ... Expect a Masterpiece"
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I'm confused too, but if I were able to go where she is, I'd sit there for a couple of weeks just to keep her company..... anyway I could also use the practice, no?
Scratch that...I am humbled by this whole experience and no one owes me an opology for anything said. Like Nettie said, all were good intentions with little information.
Bob...it wasn't pretty, don't waste time wondering.
I did appreciate everyone's input and advice, even though it was (all agreed) rather overwhelming...no matter what direction it was in LOL.
I just read Rosemary's thread and figured I created quite a pile today. I've been putting off posting all of this for some time now because I was too overwhelmed my self...before you all even started kicking the concept around.
I tried to thank everyone for their responses. It is true, a lot of it was what I didn't necessarily WANT to hear, however, I came here for truth and being alone 24/7, sanity in my thoughts.
All of you are right in your figuring what may have gone wrong. Ken, Nettie was right, I wasn't mad at your post but couldn't help the opportunity. I was upset that the whole thread seemed so Lillipution "We'll never make it..."
The way everyone panicked...Jack might as well have pulled the pin and tossed a grenade in my sign kit.
Yes I have a lot to weigh out. Yes, I could use a hug. i typed like the wind for hours, practically non-stop, defending this man and my intentions as well.
Ken's post was like the straw that broke the camel's back...it was draining me to keep up with it all and then he thought it was funny. I did too for a few minutes, then I just said screw it...Jacks not evil, I'm not stupid and half these people aren't reading half of what I wrote anyway. Let's lower the bandwith on this puppy and go hit something. I deleted all the posts. I regreted it because without the whole story non of it makes sense and I have to opologise for that. Not just deleting my posts, but also not being able to get the whole thing down at once. I tried, as many of you can attest to, really I did. But that was a lot of typing. My nails are all chipped now and I will not be holding down any guitar cords for a few days. By the time Ken posted I was not very patient anymore. I am sorry Ken for using your humorous theme to jump ship...by then Emails were coming in and not any more encouraging.
I've had my share of experiences with dishonorable people and I have learned quite a bit from them. It never hurts to touch base with others to be on the safe side. The only folks I worried about being a threat to me, would be the odd out of town trucker that was stupid enough to harrass me. I just wanted to know how I could do up a flyer and create a proceedure of production that cut down my chances of endangerment.
Update...Jack and the boys are getting another shop together that I can easily maintain (...lights n stuff), and afford.
[ June 11, 2003, 09:02 PM: Message edited by: Linda Silver Eagle ]
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Oops!! Linda, that was only for advice on "how-to's" on signs!! Not people! And DEFinitely not you!! I didn't meant it to be about your post at all! BAD timing, no? I'm sorry.
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Rosemary, When I got back home and bit my lip and opened the BB,I was expecting a big ole, "Just leave and don't let the door hit you on the butt on yer way out!" ...of course followed by random mumblings about how I wasted everyone's time.
I was totally taken back by Ken's opology and the ones that followed. The emails that came in after I left the thread suddenly got gentler as well. Half way through those posts/replies...I started wondering if I was really stupid. I know Jack is not evil and I did not know how to convince anyone of that.
I never do like free things, they are usually way more expensive than anyone can imagine. Jack was adamant about helping me get on my feet here and I've been toying with the idea. I did not want to do anything permanent without having my butt covered with paperwork, even though I absolutely abhor it, I know how very neccessary it is.
Please forgive me for any typos after this point, and uncapitalized letters, too. I'm exhausted. I'm very grateful you all were patient with me and haven't chosen to run me out of Letterville! Like I said...the oplogies were the last thing I thought I'd stumble onto here. I feel none are necessary and all is forgiven...K?
This thread Ken started has nothing on the email he sent me, and I told him in response, i'd love to hug him, now that today is about over (please tell me it is! LOL) I am not upset, I realise I put everybody on the spot sorta and I don't know to opologise enough for that whole thread blowing up, and my lack of patience in the matter. i just wanted some good solid instruction by veterans of this similar situation and encouragement. I reckon we don't always get what we want, but we always get what we need.
Thank you Rosemary, Myra, et all for your concern and compassion in my dilemna. I am so sorry I behaved in a lesser manner than I should have.
May I add that the last thing these folks would or should do is to shun you in any way. Since I joined this board, you have always had a kind heart and a sincere kindred spirit and one that I personally hope to meet some day.
Those of us that refuse to become topics of entertainment abuse usually stay away from controversy like this one(and this is not directed to anyone on this particular incident) but by some on this board so be assured there is a quiet, more sincere group out here that wish you the absolute best of luck in whatever descision you might make. Your decisions are just that...Yours.
May your back always be to the wind!
[ June 11, 2003, 09:55 PM: Message edited by: Robert Beverly ]
-------------------- Robert Beverly Arlington, Texas Posts: 1033 | From: Arlington, Texas | Registered: Jan 2001
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, to apologize.
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I didn't meant it to be about your post at all! BAD timing, no?
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