With such a great crowd of friendly voices wishing the two of us a happy birthday, along with those who did so by PM to me personally as well, I wonder just exactly how it is that I can ever feel alone in the universe !!
On my behalf, I really, really thank you all !!
Iron Chef...I so well recall your posting to my introduction thread, and am glad that you too are active on Jref.
Void...from all the deep and thoughtful discussions that we have joined in together, in the past, I still feel a closeness to you. That void will always be filled by your presence on Jref !!
Mycernius...also from those great discussions in days gone by, I have a great respect for your learning and thoughtfulness. I will always be thankful for your help in getting the 'Christianity: Conceptions and Misconceptions' thread set up for me and Paraousia.
RockLee...we have had our differences and dividedness, yet I will always recall your warm and enjoining comments on my 'Trip Home Away From Home' thread. I forever entertain the hope of the sturdy bridges that may be built between us as we persevere for the quality of Jref.
Tsuyoiko...my lil Martian sister !! I will never ever forget how you reached out to me and encouraged me to feel at home here on Jref--my first ever experience of being in a forum--and I always feel your presence in the memories of the summer of '95. I am also so glad that you are active here too. (who knows, some fine day I may be able to actually eat one of your fine, artistic cakes !! )
kyoko_desu...I am thankful for your giving me the opportunity to share my creations with those on Jref (along with leonmarino) by your introducing the voice blog thing. I do hope to present a song in late December or early January, and maybe some more later. THANK you kyoko_desu, also for your kind comments and your wishes.
Frank D. White...I also recall your posting on my introduction thread and the kick I had gotten out of your signature. I also thank you very much for the avatar which you gave me, the one that I still use and will always use here, and only here, on Jref.
The_Beautiful_Roses...I do believe I first met you in Chat...I could be wrong there, and if I am, please do forgive me. I will always recall your openess and energy, your wit and humor. I will always hope that your singing progresses well and your band practice too. I recall your talking about the uniforms which you had wanted to make for the flag team...hee, hee, hee
miki78...I have enjoyed talking to you on the forum and am so glad that you have been active in posting in many areas. I still don't know you as well as I do some of the others who have wished me a happy birthday, but I look forward to getting to know you more and more, as time goes on.
]wandering-raven[...Thank you for your wishes and thoughtfulness too. I also have not had as many chances to enjoy talking with you in the past, but look forward to more and more to come. I have enjoyed the posts that you have made, and hope to see more and more. Thank you !
Pachipro...I will always recall those days of 'Summer in Japan'--my very first post besides my introduction, and will always recall your joining in and sharing a new way to enjoy some summer foods. I enjoyed your open, deep and thoughtful posts in the more serious matters area in the past also. It's always nice to see you posting here...my fellow non-earthling.
yukio_michael...I have always appreciated your efforts for exactness in all the matters related to Japan that you post in. I have not had quite as much of a chance to talk more directly with you, but do hope to have that grand pleasure as we both keep on going with Jref.
sabro...Oh but for those moments of sometimes tense, sometimes in quite disagreement, but always enjoyable days of serious discussion. I will never forget the way in which we started out that discussion, from the Hebrew reading on Genesis. I will always see that Quaker Oatmeal look and that smiling face in my mind when I think of you. I always hope to find you here on Jref too !!
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Scorpio, eh! Mars Man san, is that the reason you chose your nickname?
So...you know... Yes, that does play a big part of it. Thank you for your understanding. Also I have always enjoyed your post, and I recall from the time I posted on your introduction, your style and presence. I am glad that you too are active, and hope to always hear from you. I'll have that song up fairly soon, and will keep you in mind when I sing it !!
Mikawa Ossan...the only person on this whole world-wide forum, Jref, who has actually seen me, eaten great BBQ with me, drunk lots of good beer with me...and even got a speeding ticket in the eager rush to make it up to Nagano...hee, hee, hee... I am glad that you too are active, and hope it will stay that way. We have to do it again man...(and maybe next time you can bring your girlfriend ??!!!
leonmarino...it is so nice to be able to talk with you, and get to know you better too. I am very thankful for your helping me out when trying to battle those 'bad posters' that had come on Jref and tried to disrupt things. I am also thankful to you too for helping with the music thing...if I can't figure it out, I'll get with you again. Thanks man !!
Ayu-youkou...thank you for your well wishes. I have had a good day, for the most part. If I am in error, please do forgive me, I don't think I have had the opportunity to talk with you yet, but hope to soon. See you 'round !!
Dutch Baka...thank you for your kindness too. I will never forget last years 'beer can to Mars' movie that you posted for me--it was great too !! As time goes on, and we have time to talk more on Jref, I do hope to do so. I do hope that all things will give us that chance more and more.
Revenant...I will never forget talking with you back in the serious discussion days too. I will always remember my asking if it were ok to add 'chan' to your user name--and explaning that your 'voice' came across as a 'chan' and that I do call some of my male friends 'chan' too. I am grateful for your help in getting me started here on Jref too !!
misa-j....I have always enjoyed your artwork-related posts and your other posts and opinions. I will never forget the time when I saw your picture of yourself in the gallery (I think it was?) and thinking to myself, 'now she looks like a real laid-back and easy-going person'. I always enjoy your photos.
Kinsao...From those days of discussing things of a more serious nature, I recall your thoughtful comments and the manner of mildness in which you had made them. You also helped me in getting settled down here on Jref, and I am always grateful for that. Your touch with the pen, pencil, and whatever other means, is something I envy...it is so much better than mine. I am glad also that you are still active here, and always look forward to hearing from you and seeing your art work. Is that cake your handiwork too??
THANK YOU ALL GUYS and GALS, FOR MAKING MY DAY END IN A NICE WAY !! (it's now Nov. 8th here) See you 'round !! Mars Man
