Originally Posted By davewasbaloo FWIW - I would be very happy to meet when we are in the Bay area in a week's time. If you can lip read, I would be more than happy to converse.
Originally Posted By Mr X **I've met some AWESOME people in the LP community such as SuperDry, Dennis-in-CT, WorldDisney and many others.** Add DavewasBaloo to the list, by the way (many other folks as well!).
Originally Posted By Mr X Dave, I hope you guys get a chance to catch up to Jon! **It would have been nice to have been able to make more friends online, but I think that's not something that will ever be possible.** I'm your friend.
Originally Posted By jonvn "Jon, I hope you are okay." I'll be fine. I just need to find something to get mad about so I can yell and scream at someone. That generally cheers me up. Thanks for the posts, guys. I really appreciate it right now.
Originally Posted By jonvn "I'm your friend." I'm very glad. Funny we used to fight tooth and nail, too.
Originally Posted By Mr X Well, message boards are funny things. It doesn't mean I think less of you as a person, in any case...I think you are a cool person and someone who I am happy to be friends with (I can't say the same for ALL LPers, but most anyway...).
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Jon, sometimes people continue to argue because they care. It is far easier to walk away. BTW - I think you and I are often on the same page about a number of things. Others we are diametrically opposed. Counterpoints are key to thought formulation. and whereas sometimes we are yin and yang, others we are closely aligned.
Originally Posted By Mr X I do have one suggestion as far as the "nod and smile" thing goes...DON'T DO IT. I did it for many years, and it sucked. And yes it also made me very shy and reluctant to engage in conversation and meet new people. I learned over time that I was far better off mentioning right away "I have a hearing loss...please forgive me if I ask you to repeat yourself, even many times, because I'd rather participate in the conversation and not miss anything". It's not ideal, but it definitely helped me (a lot more than nod and smile anyway).
Originally Posted By jonvn You have a hearing loss, too? Interesting. Well, when I have to listen to something, I make sure they know. Nod and smile is the easiest thing to do. And actually I find it funny that most people just talk and go on and on the speaking is all that's important, not what is said or that there is even a response. Dave, yes, I think we agree on a ton of things. We seem to disagree on dress and music, I think.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>>Dave, yes, I think we agree on a ton of things. We seem to disagree on dress and music, I think. <<< Agreed. Though living on different continents for the last 23 years can do that too. FWIW, I'm leaving my combats at home on our upcoming trip!
Originally Posted By Nobody From post #19: ""Career" is also a verb, meaning "to move or run rapidly." (At least, that's what my Websters says.)" I thought the writer was shooting for "careen" (1. To lurch or swerve while in motion. 2. To rush headlong or carelessly). At this point I stand corrected and better educated.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney Jon, you DO have friends here. Listen to Mr. X, he is right. Man, you can email me ANY TIME. My email is in my handle, but I understand how it is. Lately I stopped posting here for sort of the same reasons and just stay away from posting BECAUSE I'm just not in that place at the moment. But there are people that have reach out to me here, GOOD people and man, nothing wrong with asking for a hand every once in awhile, we ALL need it sometimes. You should meet a few people from LP sometimes, most are open, fun, nice people. Its harder to hate them on the boards once you meet a few too lol. Anyway, I know you don't miss me opposing you at every turn here lol, but if you just want to talk, give me a shout on my PM. If I don't respond soon, don't worry, I WILL. I get slow and lazy sometimes . But I just hope you're okay Jonvn!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I haven't bothered to read this thread. I mean, what will I learn? Nuthin.' Y'all are like lemmings.
Originally Posted By Mr X Russ, maybe you should read the thread. It's not all that typical. I think I learned a LOT honestly.
Originally Posted By jonvn "I know you don't miss me opposing you at every turn here lol" Actually, I did miss you and wondered where you were. I'm ok, and will be fine. I'll go back to being my nasty unpleasant self shortly.
Originally Posted By Nobody Jon, Have you tried using any devices to assist you with your hearing? You'd have to weigh the pros and cons, but like wearing glasses, it might make things much easier for you.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 jonvn - we've had plenty of meets in the Bay Area. You are MORE than welcome to join us Bay Area LPers any time. You should not feel uncomfortable or unwelcome. Course I say this and I'm now moving to Georgia but there will still be meets for sure. Next week the Baloos will be in SF for a pretty big meet - you should go!
Originally Posted By Zwitek I actually learned quite a bit by reading the entire thread. I understand and appreciate Jonvn much more after reading this thread. I've disagreed with him on several occasions, but I've learned that I too can be more tolerant of others opinions. Hope you feel better Jon.
Originally Posted By jonvn "Have you tried using any devices to assist you with your hearing?" I have two hearing aids. They kind of work in some situations. Mostly not very good.
