Thursday #93-

[catland]

to John.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Thanks Sara, I was thinking a proper DOTD would be whatever John's favorite was - so beer it is. If he liked the little guys, he would have loved Naked Beer from a small town in Wisconsin. Some of the best beer I've ever had.

Here's to you John.

[slick]

To John. Funny, but I always have something to say....but not this time. Debbie, can I please sit down beside you? Where are Laurie and Gini? Sure hope they are holding up.

Lucky you Sara. Thanks for giving us a glimpse into this special man.

[RICHARD]

One thing I noticed about Jonza's post count....


I don't think anyone on Pet Talk ever got as much mileage with so few posts...

Economical - but filled with thoughts.

To John.

[wolflady]

Originally posted by RICHARD
One thing I noticed about Jonza's post count....


I don't think anyone on Pet Talk ever got as much mileage with so few posts...

Economical - but filled with thoughts.

To John.

You're right Richard. He definitely had a way with words...


To John.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by slick
To John. Funny, but I always have something to say....but not this time. Debbie, can I please sit down beside you?

<skooches over> No problem, Slick, sit right down. I've put another log on the fire. Fires are so great for this kind of stuff, you can just stare into the fire and remember and get lost in your thoughts.....

[ramanth]

I've never posted in a Thursday thread before, but wanted to toast to John.

What a guy.

[jenluckenbach]

I have never been to the bar, and drinking a toast is not someting I normally do, but I needed a place to shed a few tears. HUGS to Randi, HUGS to all pet talk loved ones, And CHEERS to John............and a wonderful life remembered.

[K9soul]

I shed tears every time I visit here off and on, but your beautiful, kind and warm comments are so very touching.

To John.

[davidpizzica]

Slick, is there room for a teary-eyed guy from Pittsburgh to sit down? I'm still speechless.

[slick]

That's the thing about Thursdays. Everyone is welcome however often they want to join in.

Welcome Kim and Jen. This is the right place to come to when you need support. **stands up** Here, sit down by Debbie and the nice warm fire. Kleenex is on the table if you need it. You don't have to drink to come to the bar. This is the place "where everybody knows your name". There are no "attitudes" here and we don't judge people.

David, there's room on the couch for you, hon.

I'm going to put on some coffee and make some bailey's in case anyone wants it.

[RICHARD]

Thursday started out as an idea and a wacky place where everyone could come in and be silly, without a care in the world.

To think we could keep the "cold" from the real world out of the place is a just a dream.

The outside world has a habit of seeping in at times and it's good to know there is a place where we can warm our bones.

In our fireplace burns a cyberfire - but the warmth is generated by everyone who has ever posted on a Thursday thread.

One or one hundred times.

There are quite a few of you that peer into the windows at times.
I hope that you all take a minute to stop in from now on.


Time is very short - There is only one Thursday a week.

You have to make the most of them!

[slick]

Originally posted by RICHARD
There is only one Thursday a week.

Ahhh, but sometimes that Thursday can last 3 or 4 days.

Well said Richard.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Jen and Kimmy! Great to see you both, although it's too bad it's under such sad circumstances. I'm glad you stopped in for some hugs and to share your grief with friends. As others mentioned, this is not just a place for drinking, but for laughing with our friends when they're happy and have good news (yeah Kimmy on your job!), crying with our friends when they are sad, and just for being there for each other when we might need a shoulder to lean on or cry on.

Both of you come sit on the couch by me. We'll make room for everyone who just wants to be close at this time. We may need a bigger couch, but in cyberspace, that's not a problem.

Amazing how the bar is a cyber bar, the drinks are cyber drinks, the fire is a cyber fire and even the couch is a cyber couch, but the friendships and feelings are as real as it gets.

[K9soul]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Amazing how the bar is a cyber bar, the drinks are cyber drinks, the fire is a cyber fire and even the couch is a cyber couch, but the friendships and feelings are as real as it gets.

Beautifully put.

I generally only peek in from time to time.. but I often get a smile and feel so warm and welcome. I hope everyone has a relaxing evening.