This might be against auction rules, however, rules never stopped me before......

[Sparky Kronkite]

Good morning all -

First off - at least some of you know that my appearances here on the Lit board have definitely become less frequent. It's nothing to do with the board exactly (even though many of the old timers, I simply happen to be a bit more familiar with, have taken leave or have also cut down their presence) it's really that - it's summer, I have a brand new ultra-bad assed, 150mph motorcycle, that I'm still trying to break-in - AND - I'm planning my just approved 3 month paid sabbatical. So, you see - I'm fairly busy.

Next. Lavender's wonderful, over the top, description of me - as spine tingling as it made me feel - I think, no I'm certain - mostly falls on ears too new here to the Lit board to appreciate them - let alone believe them. I fully realize that over the past 4 months or so, if you take only "those period posts" to mind, that to most of you I have come off as a grumpy, old, Troll obsessed, bodily function possessed, philosophically pushy - overbearing, depressing and an Uber Leo of the most God-Like arrogant kind.

Well no duh! All of that is a part of Sparky Kronkite and it is a part of me - the real me in RL. However that is only the part most of you have seen "currently." And I do understand - researching old threads, "looking for something nice" from the old Spark!!!!??? Well, boring, boring, boring. I understand - you wouldn't catch me (I just don't have the time.) back cataloging any of your old threads - even if I found you the most interesting person in the world. (As I do Dill, WriterDom and KM just to name a few.) I certainly would not expect that of any of you to do that.

So - my "current bed" - is what I continue to lay in.

But, but, but - this past few months spate of seeming negativism - is simply not what many of you may think it is. You see - I've actually been going through a "peak of life" in RL and really - I've never felt better.

So why? You might ask.

Boredom plain and simple. When quite a few of the "older crowd" left - when the minor Trolls and the one or two major Trolls really started polluting the board - when, at least to me, a seemingly large influx of newbies arrived (I've got no problem with newbies at all but they do have an effect.) - well, the board changed. The dynamic of the board became - and I really don't mean to insult anyone at all here - this is just how I see it - well, the most polite way to say it is to use the word "trite." The board - for me - became trite about 3 or 4 months ago. This perception of mine - it fed into my boredom - hence the Troll hunting and philosophical spew. To me all of that was fun. I was trying to bring back the "non-triteness" of the board - as I knew it. Trying to fire it up. Trying to bring back at least some of the "passion for thought."

Well hell - it didn't work. Did it? No biggie - such is life. Things change. I always except change and most of the time I embrace it. But just because something changes and just because I embrace it, the chance that is - doesn't mean I'm thrilled by it, doesn't mean I won't get bored - I mean look at our new President. I embrace the "function of change" but damn sure don't feel right about it all the time.

So what is my point to all of this?

It's simple - here I am being offered up for auction (yes I'm a bit flattered by that - sure) but - most of you bidders - don't really know Sparky. So, how can that be right? Well, it's not!

So, I feel that some other, more worthy, more current male members should have my slot.

Besides - I've mentioned my "summer schedule" and probable loss of time to be here. I'm infrequent at best.

So with all that spew I must politely and respectfully pull my name from the pool of male auctionees. I'm certain it would have been fun. Thanks anyway.

Please - Lavender? Can you select someone - or take a small straw vote - and put one of the current studs in there. They'll make a much better time of it for themselves and the entire board.

Me? I'll be around - watching - shit stirring and having my own brand of fun.

Thank you all, for all your patience - and I leave you now this fine morning with bit of a Spark'ims - wisdom.

Take it or leave it - I know you will.........

There is no reason
In this human life
Why some live long
And other's die young
This should come as no surprise
There is no post-death life reprise
Fore - there is no reason in death
There is no reason - in this human life
But to live and learn and love
And nothing more, nothing more

 

[Expertise]

I get ya' Sparky. Lets you and I fuck off and go recite "Ozymandius" over some beverages.

Maybe we just aren't relevant anymore.

 

[Sparky Kronkite]

Yeah, I'm with ya Exp.....

Sorry forgot to put you on my short list above.

Besides you are not here much lately anyway.

Work responsibilities I presume.

I'll be around though - from time to time.

 

[lavender]

 

[Sparky Kronkite]

Lav - your intentions are fine.....

You should not be disenchanted at all - you are one of the new leaders.

Bashing the Auction???? No. No way.

I honestly did not have a clue - remember I'm not here much these days. That fact and my normal acerbic, twisted sense of humor (which is often misread) were the honest cause of my query.

Can't speak for Purp but I think he was just having fun too.

The board while growing in population - simply represents what and who - society is - in RL.

And in RL - concern regarding intellect or intellectual concern - are represented via a huge minority.

Why should this board be any different. It was different once - but it's population was fewer - and those who first came here - computer driven, literate, mostly educated folks - were different than they are now. I mean check out the general quality of the writing in the stories section and you'll see what I mean. When and if you find a story that is written well - check the date - chances are they were submitted a relatively long time ago.

But - this is just the way I see it.

 

[Dillinger]

Damn Sparky! And I was going to bid ALL my points on you.

 

[LAVA GODDESSS]

I DID bet all my points on Sparky.....

I get confused when people say "lav" cause that is my nick here too.....sigh...lol


But sparky....I have been around...for a while.........I bet! and I lost? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

hehe.......j/k.....glad things in life are good for you, and for some reason, before, when I didn't post on the Regular board, I enjoyed reading it...I never posted...and now, I know exactly what you mean...sigh...OH the humanity!

 

[April]

I'm sorry you feel that way Sparky. But real life always takes precedence. That's as it should be.

But we all try to make our surroundings as pleasant as possible. I beleieve that's why a good many people have left or cut back their time here. And there are places you can go to have some fun. There are a few personal sites out there you might want to check out, Sparky. (Expertise too)

Yes, Sparky, that's a hint. And where is the CD you were going to send me?

 

[Sparky Kronkite]

April, there is no need to feel sorry for anything at all.

I fully understand the changing dynamics of life - I've had two wifes and three children - evenly spaced over 22 years.

And surroundings are all in ones perspective and appreciation - but lately here all I see is "late American Trailer" in plaid, with a Lazy Boy with a cooler in the arm, a couple of non-working Lava Lights, and the obvious and infamous "Dogs Playing Poker" beach towel hung over the fake log fireplace. And this is not my cup of tea.

To each there own however.

As for other spaces - other than invading yours - I wouldn't know how to go about it - I stumbled in here by accident.

As for the CD? I will get off my ass and do this - I owe other's too - to be hones the new enthusiasm of the bike has blown that back a bit - but I will get it done.

Anyone else interested please e-mail me on that.

And April - if need be I will take you up on your hint.

 

[April]

Sparky, you are always welcome there. Just don't stretch the damn screen, okay? LOL

If you need any help with it, email me or PM me here. As for the CD, I'll email you later with my new mailing address. That way it'll hopefully be there waiting for me.


(April can almost feel the wings starting to sprout lol)