feeling the love

G G · 11-14-2010, 08:25 PM

I just wanted to say some things about this place. Most of them have probably been said before, but here goes.

I seriously love this place and the people who make it what it is. I have just returned from Epic 3, and had some great times with some great folks. This forum is so much more than a forum, as you all know. I met a guy for the first time there, and he isn't even a member here (hope he is soon) but his brother is. He told me if we ever pass through his state, that we were welcome to come and stay a couple days. Now I know there are lots of people who make those kind of statements and don't really mean them, but I believe wholeheartadly that this is the real deal and he would be glad if we took him up on it. I have made those same kind of statements to brothers here and mean it as well. If any of my friends here were to ever be in my neck of the woods and need me, I wouldn't hesitate to do whatever I could to lend whatever hand that you might need at the time. I had a brother here offer a place to stay last year when my wife and I were trying to beat the clock and get to a relative before they died. I asked for a yard or drive way to park in to get a nap if my stength ran out on the way cause it was a 20 hour drive. The brother told me that he had a bedroom we could crash in if needed. Mind you I have never met this brother before face to face, but he was willing to help in a time of need and I will never forget that as long as I live. I made it all the way without having to stop, but that's really beside the point. We come from all kinds of different backgrounds, all age ranges, and all over the country, yet we are all willing to go the extra mile when we need to to help a fellow out when needed.

That is a special thing, and I just wanted to say I appreciate every one of you that are here. If I can be of any help at all, please dont ever hesitate to let me know. I am reminded of the Bible where it says this:

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you,
Inasmuch as ye have done [it] unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done [it] unto me.

Yall do this whether you realize it or not and it's a great thing we have here.

md4958 · 11-14-2010, 08:30 PM

You dont have to be here long to realize it stops being just about the cigars.

Great post my friend

MarkinAZ · 11-14-2010, 11:05 PM

<sniff> and since I can't give you a great big hug brother Greg, I'll have to give Cort one instead. Cuse me while I reach for the Kleenex...

Brutus2600 · 11-14-2010, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md4958

You dont have to be here long to realize it stops being just about the cigars.

Great post my friend

This

icehog3 · 11-15-2010, 12:48 AM

To quote a good friend, "I came for the cigars...I stayed for the people".

This is a wonderful community filled with some of the best people I have ever had the pleasure to know, both virtually and in person.

longknocker · 11-15-2010, 04:07 AM

Great Post & So True, Greg!

SNKBYT · 11-15-2010, 05:25 AM

ditto.....well put

RevSmoke · 11-15-2010, 07:22 AM

Greg, this is so very true. Well said.

And whether you know it or not, you are one of those who is described in your post. Willing to do whatever for someone here.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

sobranie10 · 11-15-2010, 07:49 AM

Greg awesome brother!

11-15-2010, 07:53 AM

Well said Greg

Ogre · 11-15-2010, 08:11 AM

Could not put it any better myself. It is a brotherhood.

hotreds · 11-15-2010, 08:18 AM

GROUP HUG!

hscmit · 11-15-2010, 08:22 AM

great post Greg
I havent been here long but already I a part of the community and thank you all for the welcome I have received

md4958 · 11-15-2010, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

<sniff> and since I can't give you a great big hug brother Greg, I'll have to give Cort one instead. Cuse me while I reach for the Kleenex...

Mark: Hug, Gary, and Kleenex should rarely be used in the same conversation.

area51 · 11-15-2010, 08:44 AM

Awesome post man, you can definitely feel the love here.

TripleF · 11-15-2010, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md4958

You dont have to be here long to realize it stops being just about the cigars.

Great post my friend

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamen!

Superbad · 11-15-2010, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

To quote a good friend, "I came for the cigars...I stayed for the people".

This is a wonderful community filled with some of the best people I have ever had the pleasure to know, both virtually and in person.

This is so true. I am glad to know you Greg, and everyone else here.

Da Klugs · 11-15-2010, 09:10 AM

Nice thoughts!

I leaning against the washing machine on spin cycle this morning while thinking about CA. Really started "feeling the love".

rizzle · 11-15-2010, 09:32 AM

Good job, gainey.

Skywalker · 11-15-2010, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da Klugs

Nice thoughts!

I leaning against the washing machine on spin cycle this morning while thinking about CA. Really started "feeling the love".

Oh yeah! Well said, Greg!!!

I've herfed with some of the best people on the planet!

I'm glad I'm here!

11-14-2010, 08:25 PM	#1
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	feeling the love I just wanted to say some things about this place. Most of them have probably been said before, but here goes. I seriously love this place and the people who make it what it is. I have just returned from Epic 3, and had some great times with some great folks. This forum is so much more than a forum, as you all know. I met a guy for the first time there, and he isn't even a member here (hope he is soon) but his brother is. He told me if we ever pass through his state, that we were welcome to come and stay a couple days. Now I know there are lots of people who make those kind of statements and don't really mean them, but I believe wholeheartadly that this is the real deal and he would be glad if we took him up on it. I have made those same kind of statements to brothers here and mean it as well. If any of my friends here were to ever be in my neck of the woods and need me, I wouldn't hesitate to do whatever I could to lend whatever hand that you might need at the time. I had a brother here offer a place to stay last year when my wife and I were trying to beat the clock and get to a relative before they died. I asked for a yard or drive way to park in to get a nap if my stength ran out on the way cause it was a 20 hour drive. The brother told me that he had a bedroom we could crash in if needed. Mind you I have never met this brother before face to face, but he was willing to help in a time of need and I will never forget that as long as I live. I made it all the way without having to stop, but that's really beside the point. We come from all kinds of different backgrounds, all age ranges, and all over the country, yet we are all willing to go the extra mile when we need to to help a fellow out when needed. That is a special thing, and I just wanted to say I appreciate every one of you that are here. If I can be of any help at all, please dont ever hesitate to let me know. I am reminded of the Bible where it says this: And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done [it] unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done [it] unto me. Yall do this whether you realize it or not and it's a great thing we have here.

11-14-2010, 08:30 PM	#2
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: feeling the love You dont have to be here long to realize it stops being just about the cigars. Great post my friend __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

11-14-2010, 11:05 PM	#3
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,220 Trading: (40)	Re: feeling the love <sniff> and since I can't give you a great big hug brother Greg, I'll have to give Cort one instead. Cuse me while I reach for the Kleenex... __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

11-15-2010, 12:48 AM	#5
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,553 Trading: (60)	Re: feeling the love To quote a good friend, "I came for the cigars...I stayed for the people". This is a wonderful community filled with some of the best people I have ever had the pleasure to know, both virtually and in person. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-15-2010, 04:07 AM	#6
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,113 Trading: (82)	Re: feeling the love Great Post & So True, Greg!

11-15-2010, 05:25 AM	#7
SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: TOMBSTONE, AZ Posts: 3,282 Trading: (30)	Re: feeling the love ditto.....well put __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

11-15-2010, 07:22 AM	#8
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,807 Trading: (51)	Re: feeling the love Greg, this is so very true. Well said. And whether you know it or not, you are one of those who is described in your post. Willing to do whatever for someone here. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

11-15-2010, 07:49 AM	#9
sobranie10 Living the Dream Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: ron Location: MI Posts: 221 Trading: (0)	Re: feeling the love Greg awesome brother!

11-15-2010, 07:53 AM	#10
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: feeling the love Well said Greg

11-15-2010, 08:11 AM	#11
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: feeling the love Could not put it any better myself. It is a brotherhood.

11-15-2010, 08:18 AM	#12
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: feeling the love GROUP HUG! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

11-15-2010, 08:22 AM	#13
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: feeling the love great post Greg I havent been here long but already I a part of the community and thank you all for the welcome I have received

11-15-2010, 08:44 AM	#15
area51 Blowing Smoke Rings Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Ken Location: Tejas Posts: 1,259 Trading: (3)	Re: feeling the love Awesome post man, you can definitely feel the love here. __________________

11-15-2010, 09:10 AM	#18
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,219 Trading: (8)	Re: feeling the love Nice thoughts! I leaning against the washing machine on spin cycle this morning while thinking about CA. Really started "feeling the love". __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

11-15-2010, 09:32 AM	#19
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: feeling the love Good job, gainey.