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Post by miket on Jan 4, 2021 10:16:32 GMT -5
Heck yes! 2020 (all things considered) was about a 5 out of 10 for me. There was loss (family members), and heartache (friendships). Nov/December were the most stressful months I can remember in all my years, BUT they're over! No rain, no rainbows though. I improved my attitude a lot (HUGE!). I learned more than I can remember learning in school. My policy of "honesty over profits" led to the ultimate compliment; a customer told me that I had given him the best service, from anyone, ever. I smile every time I think of it. And that doesn't even include the rock stuff! I came here, and was welcomed warmly, got friendship and education! Fun stories, funny jokes (one even made jamesp laugh I got to send some rocks, I received some - both just for the sheer joy of sharing - and the inspiration... I even learned some new slang! I now use "pulled a South Dakota" as slang for any sort of hand related injury when grinding or cutting rocks. Wonder where that came from... Hey now, miket 's a Nebraska boy...I can't get ALL the credit for being the only one not keeping my fingers where they're supposed to be! LOL I'm fine with it being called "pulled a South Dakota", jasoninsd! Sounds way better than "pulled a Nebraska"!
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Post by miket on Jan 4, 2021 10:19:31 GMT -5
A special thanks to Mel jasoninsd miket for making a messed up 2020 a better year. Positive and generous folks like you guys deserve a special place in people's hearts. Thanks. Thanks for saying that, jamesp. The entire community here on RTH has been great over the past couple of years and I've met so many people here that I really consider to be friends. Yeah, 2020 had its challenges- but life has challenges all of the time. It's people like you and the rest of the nice people here that help a person get by...
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Post by Mel on Jan 4, 2021 12:18:37 GMT -5
Awww!! Thank you jamesp, you've been very much a resource, and an inspiration to innovate and experiment! and jasoninsd, you too. Humble and humorous is a dangerous combo This whole community was one of the best parts of my 2020.... only tied with the arrival of Wayne Bruce (on the right).
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 5, 2021 14:23:41 GMT -5
Awww!! Thank you jamesp , you've been very much a resource, and an inspiration to innovate and experiment! and jasoninsd , you too. Humble and humorous is a dangerous combo This whole community was one of the best parts of my 2020.... only tied with the arrival of Wayne Bruce (on the right). I had a black kitten. We had the mom and didn't get her spayed in time. So, we had him from a baby. He had giant black ears- too big for his head. First I wanted Batman for a name, and then Bruce Wayne. We said no to those and went with Wombat. He died of liver cancer.
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Post by Mel on Jan 5, 2021 17:52:44 GMT -5
Aww Tela We got Wayne (Catman!) because his predecessor, a 3 year old black/white tomcat who went by Steven P, died of neurological issues Wayne only became our cat because he made it known he was Coming Home Or Else! by running up my leg and onto my shoulder, purring to beat hell. Being Steve's polar opposite (our most antisocial cat for all 3 years, he had just started to befriend me), I felt like he was giving me a sign. It was much appreciated.
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