Old friends....

[Vinnie]

Hey everyone. I don't want to mention mention names lest I forget someone. There are so many of you and of course I felt closer to some of you than others. I think about many of my old friends from here often. I pop back in here once every few months just to see what is going on. I also look at a few myspaces and facebooks.

You all were a significant part of my life for a good half a decade. When I was shot the outpouring of letters and compassion (and an imported phone call!) was overwhelming. I still have all that stuff in a box and I look at it yearly.

I thank you all dearly for being such good friends and tolerating me! I hope to maintain contacts with some of you throughout the years. I am of course very busy now with full time school, work and girlfriend. In two years school will be done and time will be a little easier to come by for me. Of course I'll probably be starting a family then, God-willing.

Its amazing when I think about changes some of us have went through and how many of us have moved on over the YEARS. I am also saddened at times that a very important part of my life at one time has now moved on. I know this can never be restored but each day is replaced by the next, each story makes up the saga and this book is still an open chapter so I am understanding.

I still think about the possibility of a new O.D.D. forum--wherever. Not even for debate but just to dialogue with old friends and seek enlightenment. THis is probaly a pipe dream but none the less, thanks to all my friends and sorry to all those I annoyed or might have hurt over the years. My sincerest appreciation and apologies.

I remember Rodney (Pelvidar for those of you who don't know) once saying that some online friendships rival "real life" ( whatever that might be ;) ) friendships and that, my friends, was as good Gospel.

If any of you are ever in the Connecticut area stop by this site and give me a buzz. I'll hook you up with the best swimming holes, waterfalls, scenic hikes, mountain summits, towers, entertainment, state landmarks and museums in the state. Its just getting underway but by the time its done you should be able to virtual tour CT's best spots without ever going there. I recommend going there if you are in the area, however.

http://www.ctdaytrips.com

Peace, love and J.C.,

Vinnie

P.S. Do not meddle in the affairs of Tyrants, for they are subtle and quick to anger ;)

[Ann]

Hi again Vinnie
It is amazing how much changes and how much stays the same.

What are u studying and where?

I like your CT site...some of the pictures brought back a lot of memories. You probably remember that back in ancient history I was born and grew up there. I definately recommend that anyone who is going to be around the area check out your day trips.

What's happening with you and Jesus these days?

[Breni Sue]

I still think about the possibility of a new O.D.D. forum--wherever. Not even for debate but just to dialogue with old friends and seek enlightenment.That idea was actually discussed not too long ago, I believe. No idea what came of it though or if it is still being considered.

I do miss Rodney. He and I disagreed on many things, but he was a funny and intelligent guy.

You still live in Waterbury?

[Ann]

I just posted again to the thread on this in CF http://www.iljboards.com/showthread.php?t=32321 hopefully that clarifies this a bit. Nothing in ilj TOS prohibits serious discussions. Because of the way things were on ODD gracie has expressed strong objection to a debate bd but never to people talking seriously about things that find relevant and important. At this point it makes the most sense to me to let discussions happen wherever they happen rather than trying to fence them into one particular bd. If it gets problematic or if there is enough of that specific type activity to need a bd all its own we can do that.