lew Posted February 21, 2007 Report Posted February 21, 2007 It's interesting how over the years we each gather a circle of friends on message boards, or at least we THINK their friends anyways, and then sometimes things happen in our lives, and we realise that unfortunately, maybe we didn't have quite as many board friends as we originally thought we had. It's strange actually, cause sometimes, old friends really aren't, yet strangers actually are..... I spose it's good to re-evaluate stuff from time to time anyways though, and just put everything in it's proper perspective so it's easier to understand where things and people belong. This should make sense to some, and will mean nothing to most, but I'm done now anyways and no further reponse to this thread is required. Thanks, that's all I wanted to say.......
Joey Posted February 21, 2007 Report Posted February 21, 2007 Lew, everything okay bud? Speak your mind if you want to, we're here for you. Joey
Bernie Posted February 21, 2007 Report Posted February 21, 2007 I dont know you too well Lew but from what I have read and from what others say about you I would have to say you are a stand up guy.
Gerritt Posted February 21, 2007 Report Posted February 21, 2007 Uhmmmmm..... Everything ok big guy? Gerritt.
mukluk Posted February 21, 2007 Report Posted February 21, 2007 Hey Lew; You are a class act. You do have a lot of friends and respect on this board. Anyways muskie fishing is just around the corner!
Guest Trophymuskie Posted February 21, 2007 Report Posted February 21, 2007 Some of us understand way to well. I've learned not to trust anyone and I mean anyone. As some people will stoop to any level to use you in the worse of ways. One can be a best friend for a long time and in a flash become the worst of enemies.
Puckhead Posted February 21, 2007 Report Posted February 21, 2007 I hear ya. Some folks tend to be who they want to be online, not who they actually are in real life... don't sweat it. As Clampet said, if you've got one really good mate, you are doing better than most - and I'm sure this message made it's point to whom it was intended.
pigeonfisher Posted February 21, 2007 Report Posted February 21, 2007 Interesting point, I don't know from where?
TJQ Posted February 21, 2007 Report Posted February 21, 2007 What did i do this time?? LOL Chin up Lew!!
GbayGiant Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 I don't think it's healthy to have no trust in others, but a back up plan is a good idea because you really never truly know who to rely on, including family sometimes. A man of his word goes a long way, if I shake someones hand it's a contract in my book. As far as forum friends, I think it's a good way to meet people, but I wouldn't rely on them in need. I do believe there are class act people on this site however that are willing to help complete strangers and it says a lot of your character and I like to think I fit in that category if I have the ability to help others.
Eddyk Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 I know your not upset with me because I netted your 53 inch Musky last fall at Nippissing.
aplumma Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 Give a holler if I can help you out bud. I am sorry that someting is not makin you happy. Art
glirw Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 06-15-07 cannot come soon enough. No it Can't !
camillj Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 Easy fellas ... lets not turn that clock ahead too fast (Im getting old and wanna actually enjoy the little time I got left) ... besides the 16th is my birthday so Im in no rush
DT10Sam Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 I'll always be in your corner Lew and with a few others we can lick them all . Regards, Sam
TJQ Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 I can take you too Sam... well maybe not... but my WIFE can!!!! LOL
camillj Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 ... but my WIFE can!!!! LOL What ? Lick em all ? COUNT ME IN !
Big Cliff Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 I think the word "Friend" is often missused and I believe there are different levels of friendship. A casual friend; someone who you are happy to see and spend some time with, you may not have a lot in common but you are comfortable with them. I have a lot of people that I enjoy spending time with but they don't hunt or fish. They are just fun to be with. Close friends; people that I know I could count on to go out of their way to help me if I was to ask for help and I would do the same for them. That doesn't mean we talk every day or anything, sometimes we might only see each other a few times a year but if we ever need each other..... As an example Lew, if I called you and asked you to come up here as soon as you could because I really needed you, would you come? I'd bet you would as quickly as you know I would for you. A close friend is a person on whom you can confidently rely on to help pull you through the hard times, and hold you accountable for your actions. A friend is loyal. A friend will not judge you for who you are, but they will help you to grow in life. Best friends; Well, there are a lot of people that I like and respect very much but to say that any one of them is "My Best Friend"! I think I would have to reserve that for my wife, my kids, and my dog Andy. Then there are those other people that call you friend but will stab you in the back the second they get the chance. It's too bad that things like that have to happen but they do. In the end, they are the big loosers. I tend to trust everyone until they show me that they can't be trusted, I've taken a few in the back but compaired to the number of close friends I've made.... it was worth it. Well, that's my perspective anyway.
Rich Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 I think the word "Friend" is often missused and I believe there are different levels of friendship. A casual friend; someone who you are happy to see and spend some time with, you may not have a lot in common but you are comfortable with them. I have a lot of people that I enjoy spending time with but they don't hunt or fish. They are just fun to be with. Close friends; people that I know I could count on to go out of their way to help me if I was to ask for help and I would do the same for them. That doesn't mean we talk every day or anything, sometimes we might only see each other a few times a year but if we ever need each other..... As an example Lew, if I called you and asked you to come up here as soon as you could because I really needed you, would you come? I'd bet you would as quickly as you know I would for you. A close friend is a person on whom you can confidently rely on to help pull you through the hard times, and hold you accountable for your actions. A friend is loyal. A friend will not judge you for who you are, but they will help you to grow in life. Best friends; Well, there are a lot of people that I like and respect very much but to say that any one of them is "My Best Friend"! I think I would have to reserve that for my wife, my kids, and my dog Andy. Then there are those other people that call you friend but will stab you in the back the second they get the chance. It's too bad that things like that have to happen but they do. In the end, they are the big loosers. I tend to trust everyone until they show me that they can't be trusted, I've taken a few in the back but compaired to the number of close friends I've made.... it was worth it. Well, that's my perspective anyway. Well said Cliff.
aplumma Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 Dang no point in expressing my beliefs when Cliff has done such a nice job......but then it is what I expect from my close friend cliff. Well said bud and I hope it helps Lew see some prospective in his troubled time. Art
misfish Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 To me I just call ya "hey bud hows things",everyone is "bud",or hey d.....k head, what you looking at, if yer not a "bud". Then theres the ones I call me ducky,thats just a bit better then a bud. Friends are what you make them,best friend is someone like Cliff said,wife and kids,there til the end. I had a good friend,but seems to have taken a walk without a word. If Igo fishing with someone here dosent mean yer my friend or fo,just a fishing companion for the day that gets the name bud,unless you piss me off then you get called d...k head. LOL Anyhoo smile Lew,if theres one thing I have learned the last 6 months,ya cant sweat the petty stuff. What ever you do,dont pet the sweaty stuff. SMILE LEW.
bpsbassman Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 Wow Cliff, I've never heard it said any better than that. Keep your chin up Lew. Whoever is bothering you is not worth the time you're giving it. Move on and be thankful for all your casual, close and BEST friends. Take care bud.
Deano Posted February 22, 2007 Report Posted February 22, 2007 Man's best friend is dogs. I have two too bad people don't learn from them. Take it easy, Lew, life gives us trying times to appreciate the good times.
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