Posted on 02/22/2005 5:24:00 PM PST by arasina
Dear FReepers,
I wanted to say hello to all my friends out there, especially the usual suspects; arasina, Peach, Rokke, Long Cut, and all the rest. I received an email from arasina with a few messages in it from some of you, and it touched me to find that I am still on the minds of some of you, without assuming that all those thoughts are good ones.
Fact is, my last month on Free Republic was an example of what happens to someone falling into depression. For a number of reasons, personal and professional, I became unhappy with my life. I was unsuccessful at my attempt to rejoin the Navy or the Reserves in order to teach Rokke that there is still some skills in these old bones, and you all know that I work for the worst airline of the face of God's earth. (Yeah, you bastards, fire me. Please!)
I don't think it is right to be flying essentially a big-ass bus in the sky, when my former compadres' are risking life and limb in the Middle East. The retirement of the Tomcat is another thing that I have not coped well with. These and other issues caused me to spend a lot of FR time either apologizing for, or at least regretting something that I had written. I decided to leave FR in order to get better control of myself, because I realized that I was using FR to stoke my ego, as opposed to just being one of the crowd.
So, where have I been? In Proverbs. I read Proverbs every day of the week. I have made a promise to my God that I will live by what Solomon told his son. I wont return to Free Republic until I can write something without the need to win the argument, slap someone else down, insult someone, or generally behave like an a-hole. That will happen when I have worked through my 'issues' and learn to walk better with God. The fact is, I started believing my own 'press'; the PD Fan Club, and all that. The Bible has taught me about my folly, and my need to humble myself.
To Long Cut:
What the hell did I tell you? Do you feel stupid? Return my salute, Boy! I am proud of you. The one thing you need to remember is that none of us has any idea of what we are truly capable of accomplishing. Doubt yourself again, and I will hunt you down.
To Rokke:
Okay, I am old, but I will still wax your fanny given the opportunity. I might stroke-out when it is over, but no G-limiter would get in my way, son. You fly a pretty jet, but fighters should be mean and ugly, like me. Stay safe.
To everyone:
I still lurk on FR and laugh with much satisfaction over what is happening to the MSN. (can I be allowed just one "I told you so"?) Pat yourselves on the back, FReepers, because whether or not you get the credit, YOU are the ones that made this happen. YOU have taken away their power, and inspired the blogosphere to kick ass and take names in a big way. I salute you. We won the election, and there is no stopping us now.
I could say more, but I will not. The fish are still safe and alive; the rain will eventually stop, as will my sour attitude. God blesses me daily. There are too many of you to mention directly, but I have forgotten none of you.
Pukin Dog.
P.S. - Hunter S. Thompson is a pussy.
Get off your dead ass and back on the board!!
Uh, pretty please.
Thank you for posting the link to Pukin Dog's Manifesto---
I just hope he reads this thread, and takes the compliments he reads to heart, and doesn't hesitate to join us again--
Like I said in the first post, before I read the Manifesto--Free Republic desperately needs all of its "rascals"---I became addicted to this site because of posters like Pukin Dog---it won't be the same until he returns---
That's six from '98.
Ok, friend. But, please consider returning because we miss you and value your opinion.
Godspeed.
Tell PD to quit being so hard on himself. All Freepers screw up sometime, like I did recently when I got mad at all my NRA pals over a particular issue with the election.
Better yet, I'll tell him myself: "Yo Pukin Dog, whatever's bugging you you're among friends here. Keep reading God's word and be blessed."
By the way, his screen handle is explained here: VF-143 World Famous Pukin Dogs
How great to hear from him. Just for the record, I never thought he got nasty, he was fun to read.
One thing that I've found to help me out (in addition to prayer, which is a somewhat new one by me) is EXCERCISE! Don't go overboard too fast, and make sure to stretch and warm up. But getting your heart up into the aerobic zone does wonders for both the body and the mind. (The only problem is that a vigorous exercise schedule cuts into FReeping time - but it's worth it in the long run.)
Good luck, enjoy your vacation, and I hope to see you around these parts before too long!
Take care Pukin Dog.
How's the pond doing?
God bless PD.
PD is certainly a rascal. LOL But he's a fine, intelligent and talented man who IMO has a gift for writing.
Why did PD stop coming to FR?
I should have added, it was self induced exile?
That's seven from class of '98
Eight
Correct.
I think it is needed for stability at times. This place can get you in a tizzy and keep you there if you do not take a break.
Take care dog. I will be 54 next month and feel worn out.(cuz I am)
Life's too short, so I will try to enjoy what I have left anyway. Nobody can stop me!!!
Wow.
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