An actual "Wonderful Life" moment

[Matt]

In the same way that I had wished all the people involved with getting me that book had been there the moment I opened it I wished those of you involved with this gift were here with me today.

I hold myself personally responsible for the situation my family is in and I thank the universe that our kids are grown and able to live on their own (mostly). Me and Dora had achieved the height of our potential in the other life we are living and the transition is very hard. It is amazing to finally understand how much we lived now and paid later.

Living that close to the edge means a couple of hundred dollars is the difference between eating and not eating. I don't want any of you to think we are unhappy because we are working and living in a kind of paradise. It just doesn't pay much. This gift represents almost double what we would make together in a month now.

My first thought about the book was to simply pawn it so that I could have it back but the real world isn't like Pawn Stars and I could not find a shop that would even entertain the idea. I posted it for sale at such a high price because I think its worth that much. I was actually relieved when it didn't sell but that didn't solve the money problem. Tippy saved us in between now and then. Without him we would have been in real trouble.

I have already let him know I'm buying the book back as soon as we can arrange it.

So I do wish you had all been here today when I received your letter. I have deep thoughts about the best way to handle it. For now I will tell you we are well and I'd like to return to the land of the living. Thank you to whomever was involved in helping us. I am amazed by the goodness of the human heart.

Special thanks to Jerome and everything he did to make this happen. I appreciate it my friend.

[Shannon]

:)

[jhanic]

Matt, you and Dora are in my prayers every night. I just hope things start going better for you! :grouphug:

John

[tippy4]

It's funny that you titled your post "An actual "Wonderful Life" moment" because I can't tell you how many times I wanted to post a picture of George Bailey.

Based on what I've seen here Matt....you are a very rich man.

[Brice]

:grouphug:

[Patrick]

Glad to hear from you, Matt. Happy that you and Dora are in good spirits. We've got you in our pockets. :couple:

[Merlin1958]

Best of luck to you Matt & Dora!!!!!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

:grouphug:

[Brice]

Wait! I thought we banned this fucker! <_< :angry:











We love you and Dora, Matt! :D

[Matt]

Probably would have been smart at this point :cool:

[Randall Flagg]

I am really proud of our members. In less than 7 days the funds were raised.
Matt, don't be a stranger. Drop by and let us know how you and Dora are doing.

[Matt]

I plan to be around a lot more now. Leaving everything behind has a weird side effect that induces feelings of abject failure. I don't handle that well. Thanks again Jerome. I actually have an idea of how to do some good with everyone's generosity.

[Brice]

I plan to be around a lot more now.

There goes EVERYBODY"S post counts. :P

[Merlin1958]

I plan to be around a lot more now.

There goes EVERYBODY"S post counts. :P

Damn!!! Just when I was making "headway" on him!!!! LOL


:doh:

[Brice]

I plan to be around a lot more now.

There goes EVERYBODY"S post counts. :P

Damn!!! Just when I was making "headway" on him!!!! LOL


:doh:


Hell, it took me nearly a year after he left to pass his post count. The chatty bitch will decimate mine before the night is out. LOL

[Merlin1958]

I plan to be around a lot more now.

There goes EVERYBODY"S post counts. :P

Damn!!! Just when I was making "headway" on him!!!! LOL


:doh:


Hell, it took me nearly a year after he left to pass his post count. The chatty bitch will decimate mine before the night is out. LOL

LOL LOL LOL

Wait, he can't "Ban" anymore, can he? LOL

No, now he can only have all the people who he gave their original positions with the site ban us. :rofl:

[Patrick]

Matt, I do hope you stick around. I've missed you, buddy!

Give those guys' post counts a good spankin'! :lol:

- Patrick

[Matt]

Thanks everyone. You will be seeing me everyday now. It is so nice to be among old friends.

And you better watch out Bill...I may still have a little pull around here. lol

[Brice]

a little LOL

[fernandito]

Matt and Dora, I regrettably was not able to contribute financially but I am very, very glad that everything worked out for both of you. What an excellent gesture of good will by our amazing members here.

[Merlin1958]

a little LOL


Uh Oh!!!!!!


:eek:

[Heather19]

Matt, welcome back!
Hope everything works out for you and your family :couple:

[Brice]

a little LOL


Uh Oh!!!!!!


:eek:

Yeah, a little as in he might have more than some of us staff...so be good everyone when he's around :ninja:.

[Merlin1958]

a little LOL


Uh Oh!!!!!!


:eek:

Yeah, a little as in he might have more than some of us staff...so be good everyone when he's around :ninja:.

Can we put a "Bell" on him?????? I mean now I gotta clean up my act cause "Matt" is around??? LOL Damn, he's like the Fuc---, um freaking CIA around here!!!! LOL

Just joking, all in good fun and harassment!!! LOL

[Jean]

Matt and Dora, I regrettably was not able to contribute financially but I am very, very glad that everything worked out for both of you. What an excellent gesture of good will by our amazing members here.what feverish said... http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bearheart.gifhttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bearheart.gifhttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bearheart.gifhttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bearheart.gifhttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bearheart.gifhttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bearheart.gif

[Brice]

a little LOL


Uh Oh!!!!!!


:eek:

Yeah, a little as in he might have more than some of us staff...so be good everyone when he's around :ninja:.

Can we put a "Bell" on him?????? I mean now I gotta clean up my act cause "Matt" is around??? LOL Damn, he's like the Fuc---, um freaking CIA around here!!!! LOL

Just joking, all in good fun and harassment!!! LOL


:lol:

[Matt]

I keep a length so fishing line in my pockets at all times.

[Merlin1958]

I keep a length so fishing line in my pockets at all times.

????????????

[EXPLORER]

I plan to be around a lot more now.

YES, It is good to see you are back around... Matt,
You created a wonderful environment that you should feel proud of and should feel great to see how it has blossomed in others capable and creative hands.

[Ari_Racing]

Hey, Matt! Nice to see you around again! Hope things turn a lot better soon! :)

[Matt]

The fishing line is for quiet strangulation Bill. Thank you Explorer. I am so very proud of the community here and owe a giant debt of gratitude to Jerome for keeping it going after my mid-life crisis. :wtf:

[Merlin1958]

The fishing line is for quiet strangulation Bill. Thank you Explorer. I am so very proud of the community here and owe a giant debt of gratitude to Jerome for keeping it going after my mid-life crisis. :wtf:

LOL Gotcha!!!! In NYC we use piano wire!!!! Guess out west we go with fishing line!!! LOL

[Brice]

And then some of us for whatever reason just have real garottes lying around. ;) I can respect improvisation though.

[Merlin1958]

And then some of us for whatever reason just have real garottes lying around. ;) I can respect improvisation though.

Well, you're Sicilian right? It's a requirement!!! LOL

[Brice]

Exactly! LOL

[Merlin1958]

Hey Matt, I don't want this to come out the wrong way and I'm kinda "famous" for that, but to me at least, one of the reason's to help out was to get you back here again!!! Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you are "obligated" in any way, cause you're not, but at least for me I was hoping to get an "Old Friend" back on the boards, if ya know what I mean!!! I miss ya, buddy!!! If ya can, keep on posting on!!!!

You "John Denver" wanna be!!!!!! "Rocky Mountain High", my ass!!!!

:YYY:

[Matt]

lol...I stop by every day to see what is going on now Bill. I really appreciate that people missed me that much.

[herbertwest]

Hope that everything will get better! Take care

[Merlin1958]

lol...I stop by every day to see what is going on now Bill. I really appreciate that people missed me that much.

Good Man!!!!!!


:thumbsup::thumbsup: