savageamusement
11-09-2006, 09:39 AM
Thanksgiving is right around the corner---well for those who are in the USA
And with that brings a time for most people to take a moment and share why they are thankful
We realyl shouldn't need a holiday for this, but it is a great idea in general- and a great sentiment.
The fact is we get busy, and busier every year. Working, kids, school - hobbies and just basic responsibilities- its a hectic world we live in, and hours, sometimes days go by and we forget to just absorb and appreciate.
And even in something like this, where its a hobby, sometimes we forget to be thankful
So wether someone took an extra step, threw in an extra disc-
Pointed you in the direction of a good sale, or helped you put a show to dvd, or even helped you complete a show- take a moment - here or in private and say thanks-
Who couldn't use a thank you right?
For me, as many know I flooded this year. It was horrible and the clean up is still continuing, as is the rebuilding.
But what happened happened, mother nature isn't one you can really argue with.
Despite what happened, despite being so very depressed and so overwhelmed- I came here, merely to post an update- to let peopel know about a delay, or excuse my absense.
And I came back to a heartfelt thread of support- advice, I can't thank you enough.
I received e-cards and links form people on cleaning supplies, and learned of a few that had gone through this devestation, and how they overcame it.
I learned about different techniques and was shared with sales on media, equitpment and just offers to listen if I needed.
Some members shared their collection with me, and spindles to help me clean up and store/save what didn't get ruined.
The overall community support, was one of my biggest lifelines in a time, that I really thought I coudn't handle things.
Trading....you would think you get a disc, send a disc and the relationship is over- but we are so much more than that here-
I know who has a baby coming :)
And I know who is getting married (and they met on the chit chat section!!)
I know, who is going through a rough time-and who just got their favorite childhood cartoon and why its their favorite cartoon.
We dont' just share our discs here, are inventory we share pieces of ourselves- and our life-
And that is what makes this more than a hobby, but a family
Which is why I dedicate what I can, from posts, to safety if possible to even little contests- because to me, we are a family.
And all families disagree, and all families fight sometime-
But at the end of the day I am grateful for this community- and in a time that so many thinks are terrible, I just wanted to take a moment to say that.
If you have something to say, feel free to add it-
Or if there is just someone in your life, wether here or elsewhere- take a moment and tell them thanks.
And with that brings a time for most people to take a moment and share why they are thankful
We realyl shouldn't need a holiday for this, but it is a great idea in general- and a great sentiment.
The fact is we get busy, and busier every year. Working, kids, school - hobbies and just basic responsibilities- its a hectic world we live in, and hours, sometimes days go by and we forget to just absorb and appreciate.
And even in something like this, where its a hobby, sometimes we forget to be thankful
So wether someone took an extra step, threw in an extra disc-
Pointed you in the direction of a good sale, or helped you put a show to dvd, or even helped you complete a show- take a moment - here or in private and say thanks-
Who couldn't use a thank you right?
For me, as many know I flooded this year. It was horrible and the clean up is still continuing, as is the rebuilding.
But what happened happened, mother nature isn't one you can really argue with.
Despite what happened, despite being so very depressed and so overwhelmed- I came here, merely to post an update- to let peopel know about a delay, or excuse my absense.
And I came back to a heartfelt thread of support- advice, I can't thank you enough.
I received e-cards and links form people on cleaning supplies, and learned of a few that had gone through this devestation, and how they overcame it.
I learned about different techniques and was shared with sales on media, equitpment and just offers to listen if I needed.
Some members shared their collection with me, and spindles to help me clean up and store/save what didn't get ruined.
The overall community support, was one of my biggest lifelines in a time, that I really thought I coudn't handle things.
Trading....you would think you get a disc, send a disc and the relationship is over- but we are so much more than that here-
I know who has a baby coming :)
And I know who is getting married (and they met on the chit chat section!!)
I know, who is going through a rough time-and who just got their favorite childhood cartoon and why its their favorite cartoon.
We dont' just share our discs here, are inventory we share pieces of ourselves- and our life-
And that is what makes this more than a hobby, but a family
Which is why I dedicate what I can, from posts, to safety if possible to even little contests- because to me, we are a family.
And all families disagree, and all families fight sometime-
But at the end of the day I am grateful for this community- and in a time that so many thinks are terrible, I just wanted to take a moment to say that.
If you have something to say, feel free to add it-
Or if there is just someone in your life, wether here or elsewhere- take a moment and tell them thanks.