Thursday #93-

[catcrazylady]

I swore I was going to stay out of the DG but I have always loved peeking in on the Thursday get togethers.
Tonight my heart feels so heavy and I would really like to sit on that cyber couch, staring into that warm cyber fire, surrounded by real friends and wonderful people.

I've been fretting over my husband losing his job and after today it seems such a small thing. I gave him a hug and told him how lucky we really are. A job can be replaced but people can't.

If you all don't mind I would like to join in and share the warmth of the fire and friends while they remember a wonderful member of PT.

[jenluckenbach]

Originally posted by catcrazylady
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I've been fretting over my husband losing his job and after today it seems such a small thing. I gave him a hug and told him how lucky we really are. A job can be replaced but people can't.

me too, Lisa. But what a tiny problem it is when the alternative problems could be SO much worse. I hugged Charlie a few extra times when he got home tonight.

[RedHedd]

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.

I'll drink to that .... a cyber drink in memory of Jonza.

[Killearn Kitties]

Yup, he was indeed a "creative force" here on Pet Talk and will be hugely missed. Can I squeeze on that settee by the fire please? I've brought my own Kleenex.

Shall I put on my blues CD that Randi and John sent me? It seems appropriate.

[Corinna]

I'm here not great with words always but I give great neck and shoulder rubs .
Welcome to you new arrivals to Dicks place to day I think it should be called Johns.

[Samantha Puppy]

Hope you guys don't mind me wading in here either... I've never posted in a Thursday thread before.

Randi, I know life won't ever be quite the same again but I hope you know that you can come find solace from the hurt amongst your friends here.

I didn't know John like some of you did, but I do know that he was a well-respected, well-liked member of Pet Talk and that he will be very missed. As others have said, I hope he did not suffer. Godspeed, jonza.

To John.

[gini]

A warm welcome to all of the newcomers that have dropped by Thursdays. Now, maybe you can all understand why it even exists. We have fun here - we care a great deal - we give comfort if needed - or poke fun at you if you are getting too serious. As Corinna says, a good neck and back rub if you are too stressed.

Most of all this is a place to just STOP.

Stop what you are doing - give life a rest for a while - have a cyber drink of your choice and relax.

Randi, I have found an excellent bottle of Rombauer Zinfandel - 2003 - smooth - soothing - you are going to love it. Sit down, oh, I know, the couch looks crowded, but there is always room on it for a few more.

Let's share this bottle and toast Jonza..........................with great memories and affection.

[slick]

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.

Debbie.....you have such a way with words and that's so true. That's why I never talk to anyone about Pet Talk. They just wouldn't understand how much we care about one another, without even meeting.

or poke fun at you if you are getting too serious

That's what life is all about. Laughter is contagious and there's nothing better than laughing at yourself and having others laugh along with you. Life just gets way to serious sometimes.

Shall I put on my blues CD that Randi and John sent me? It seems appropriate.

Good idea Karen, but let's not get to morbid. I'm sure John wouldn't like that at all.

Pop the wine open Gini and let's give a toast to a wonderful man and to our friend Randi who needs all the help she can get right now.

One last thought.....don't ever take anything for granted. Seize the moment and if you care about someone, tell them.

See??? I, do have a serious side...

[aly]

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

Same with me.

Thank you for making this opportunity to remember the good times. I think it will help me heal. I've been affected greatly by his passing. He was just a wonderful person, so evident from his posts.

I had a similar experience as Jessica. On Tuesday morning, I had horrible visions and thoughts of someone dying. I thought it would be my grandmother and I was bawling and worrying. When I opened PT today and saw that thread from Karen, my heart sunk to my feet and I did not want to open it. When I did open it, I felt like throwing up because I was so utterly sad.

I am holding Randi in my thoughts constantly. I hope she is coping.

I think even for those that didn't know John, just looking back on his posts will show his wonderful character. We can all take this opportunity to live our own lives to the fullest, because we never know what will be around the corner. In John's honor, I will make the most of my life, not take things for granted, , and also be sure to have a good time. I'm sure thats what he would have wanted.

[Cincy'sMom]

I haven't been much of a regular at Thursdays, but wanted to stop by today and offer a toast to John.

I played my Ten Years After CD at work today, when I read the news. If I remember correctly he did many of their album cover artwork/photography and it seemed like the thing to do....

[dukedogsmom]

For those you of wanting extra comfort, I've brought a bunch of my crocheted blankets. You can wrap yourself up by the fire. I think I'll just have a hot chocolate in honor of John.

[popcornbird]

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.

I've never really posted in 'Thurdays' either, but when I read this quote of your's, Debbie, I had to come in...just to agree. I don't think anyone outside of Pet Talk would ever understand the feelings we have for each other here. Though most of us have never met in person, and most of the silly things we do together are all 'virtual', the feelings and friendships are certainly as real as it gets. That's because people we meet online 'are' real people, and 'are' real friends. People wouldn't understand how we could feel so strongly about folks we've never met, but the fact is, each and every one of us on PT knows that feeling. Losing someone from PT is no different than losing someone you're close to in person. That's just the way things are.

Three years ago, if someone told me people on the internet would mean so much to me, I would've laughed and said, "Whatever." Now...I totally understand it. Because I feel no one would understand, I too, keep quiet about PT in my daily life. Its something I keep to myself, because I don't think I'd be able to explain, and get people to understand and listen.

This girl doesn't drink alcohol, so if you don't mind, I'd like a Jamba Juice please.

[catland]

nice to see you PCB. One Jamba Juice - done.

I was reading one of John's "Fister" threads and I noticed what his signature was at the bottom of his post....

"Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be obtained through understanding. " - Albert Einstein

<snif> - this sure sums up Jonza at pettalk.

[lbaker]

Move over people, let me in, scutch over on the cushions by the fire. I hardly remember my Dad and my Grandparents. My husband died several years ago and my Mom several months ago. But this hit me hard. I can't even speak.

[RICHARD]

I am smiling right now because I was thinking if it was a good idea for me to start this thread.

And I think it was.

I started to second guess myself and then thought that the other threads are for Randi - this thread is for us....

We are all taken back because of the news.

I think he'd be pleasantly pleased that everyone has gathered in this spot to console each other.

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There were times that I traded barbed posts with Jonza-I really came to admire him and I think we both came to realize that we were OK with each others views.

I often used the term "dude" in my replies to him and I think this was a little "poke in the ribs".

http://www.petoftheday.com/talk/show...highlight=dude

Dude, You Rock!

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I suck as a bartender today....

DDM, Hot chocolate?

DONE!