*True Confessions*

[naughtygirl]

Good morning TC.

EL -- You are very much a part of TC. I, personally, do not see you just as a "hanger-on". I will admit when I read your post, it upset me on some level, and Im not sure why exactly -- maybe because I felt like I am one who has played a part in your feeling that way. I thought about it for a bit, and I can see why you feel that way. I feel close to you, but not as close to you as I feel to others. And that is only because I have more "history" with some of the people who have been in this thread longer or who joined at the same time I did. I think that is just natural, just as you are closer to some other members than I am. But when I come in here and read, I take a sincere interest and concern in your life, as I do others. The one thing that TC has always offered was a place to come and unload your deepest feelings, thoughts, or share things that you would not share with most people. And always, always it is a place for support. And that is what brings me back to this thread.

When I speak of the "old days" I speak of a time when the pages moved so fast some nights you could not keep up and many strong friendships and relationships were built, and as Red said, many were broken. Relationships are still built in this thread, but it does not seem to have the same "intensity" it once did. And maybe that is because it has evolved, or maybe because people have gotten what they needed from the thread and moved on to focus on their "RL" or whatever. I know that I do not post nearly as much as I used to, mainly because its how I choose to spend my time now and because my focus is on building my life in California with Nigel. And as Soron said about Red, I, too, feel like I have grown considerably as a person because of this thread. But I can guarantee, I check in at least once a day to see how everyone is, even if I don't take the time to post. Nigel often asks me "so how are the TCers today?" and I will fill him in our how y'all are doing. He knows that the members of TC are very important to me.

I agree with everything that Red, Lusty, and Oman have said. We look out for each other and offer each a "soft place to fall" when we need it. We are like a family, and like with any family, members contribute differently and we will take each other for granted. But in the end, we will stand up and support each other. I hope that you choose not to leave this family, and that you will eventually feel like its your family.

Just my thoughts.

I hope y'all have a wonderful weekend.

 

[naughtygirl]

Two men are driving through Texas when they get pulled over by a state trooper. The trooper walks up and taps on the window with his nightstick.


The driver rolls down the window and WHACK! the cop smacks him in the head with the stick.


"What the heck was that for?" asks the driver.


"You're in Texas, son," the officer replied. "When we pull you over, you better have your license ready when we get to your car."


"I'm sorry, Officer, I'm not from around here," explains the driver.


The cop runs a check on the guy's license, and he's clean. He gives the guy his license back, walks around to the passenger side and taps on the window. The passenger rolls down the window and WHACK! the cop smacks him on the head with the nightstick.


"What'd you do that for?" he asks. "I'm not even driving."


"Just making your wish come true," says the officer.


"Making what wish come true?" asks the passenger.


"I know," says the trooper, "that two miles down the road you're gonna say to your buddy, 'I wish that asshole would've tried that shit with me!'"

LOL


Good morning Jeff! I have missed you.

Good morning Batch! Congratulations on the job offer! Thats wonderful news, and from what I know about you and your work with children, they offered the right person the chance. Enjoy your day.

 

[JennyOmanHill]

Hi TCers

My confession:

I am not a very active participant in the TC thread. When I switched my LIT time to the boards, I had other threads that I was much more interested in (like the LDR thread I started after Oman and I became involved!)

Anyway, once Oman discovered TC, it become a part of his daily routine as well! Even when he doesn't have time to post, he's checking in with the TC family.

Many who had started posting here have moved on to other places, or haven't the same amount of time to spend on the boards at the same stretch of time.

Before I moved to Omaha, I would spend endless nights reading the threads, and discovered that some of my favorite posters were in time zones that now are not available to me (since I'm sleeping better at night now!).

Anyway, EL, for what it's worth, I really enjoy your posts, and hearing about your little girl, and the other family situations you have told us about. I enjoy your humor, and I'm still amazed that a thread can include so many different people from all over the WORLD!

I hope some of this makes sense; I just wanted to let you know not to take these feelings you have personally. I feel them too at times, so I truly understand.

 

[omahaman2]

This is probably why alot of people arent around to post in TC

Shows that may be appearing on TV soon, as a result of the electronic and computer age:

Hawaii 6.0: An upgraded version of the classic series. Steve McGarrett goes surfing for bad guys online.

T. J. Hacker: A retired cop, with an uncanny resemblance to 78 year old James T. Kirk, takes up computer hacking to track down the miscreants who canceled his TV show.

The Excel Files: Inexplicable things are happening to the data in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Can this puzzle be solved? The truth is out there.

The AOL-Team: Each week, AOL, Time Warner, Netscape, and Mr. T unite to promote corporate mergers and make the world safe for capitalism.

Magnum, PC: This series about a crime-solving personal computer that goes by the code name Ol' Blue is based in beautiful Hawaii.

The Incredible Bulk: The exciting adventures of Windows, which just keeps growing and growing.

Modem She Wrote: Jessica hunts for the problem of why people with a dial-up computer connection keep getting kicked off line

 

[Soron]

FAREWELL ANGELINA
(Bob Dylan)

Farewell Angelina, the bells of the crown
Are being stolen by bandits, I must follow the sound
The triangle tingles, the music plays slow
But farewell Angelina, the night is on fire, and I must go

There is no use in talking and there's no need for blame
There is nothing to prove, everything still is the same
The table stands empty by the edge of the stream
But farewell Angelina, the sky's changing colors, and I must leave

The jacks and the queens they have forsake the courtyard
Fifty-two gypsies now file past the guard
In the space where the deuce and the ace once ran wild
Farewell Angelina, the sky is folding, I'll see you after a while

See the cross-eyed pirate sit perched in the sun
Shooting tin cans with a sawed-off shotgun
And the corporals and the neighbors clap and cheer with each blast
But farewell Angelina, the sky is trembling, and I must leave fast

King Kong little elves in the rooftops they dance
Valentino-type tangos while the hero's clean hands
Shut the eyes of the dead not to embarrass anyone
Farewell Angelina, the sky is flooding over, and I must be gone

The camouflaged parrot, he flutters from fear
When something he doesn't know about suddenly appears
What can not be imitated perfect must die
Farewell Angelina, the sky's flooding over, and I must go where it is dry

Machine guns are roaring, puppets heave rocks
At misunderstood visions and at the faces of clocks
Call me any name you like, I will never deny it
But farewell Angelina, the sky is erupting, and I must go where it's quiet

 

[English Lady]

Thanks for all the kind posts.......I don't feel I can say much else right now. I am sorry if I upset anyone and to be honest i feel no better for my confession. I think I should have kept stchum.


Anyways....have fun and enjoy the thread...I might be back when I have come round enough to enjoy posting on here again

 

[Soron]

Thanks for all the kind posts.......I don't feel I can say much else right now. I am sorry if I upset anyone and to be honest i feel no better for my confession. I think I should have kept stchum.

Anyways....have fun and enjoy the thread...I might be back when I have come round enough to enjoy posting on here again

I'm thinking everybody hopes that's soon, darlin'.

 

[SuperShyGuy]

The AOL-Team: Each week, AOL, Time Warner, Netscape, and Mr. T unite to promote corporate mergers and make the world safe for capitalism.

Frightening confession: I'd watch this, because I like Mr. T. What else is there to say there.

 

[SuperShyGuy]

Thanks for all the kind posts.......I don't feel I can say much else right now. I am sorry if I upset anyone and to be honest i feel no better for my confession. I think I should have kept stchum.


Anyways....have fun and enjoy the thread...I might be back when I have come round enough to enjoy posting on here again

(((((EL)))))

Hope you feel up to being around more soon.

 

[DreamOfSun]

When I speak of the "old days" I speak of a time when the pages moved so fast some nights you could not keep up and many strong friendships and relationships were built, and as Red said, many were broken. Relationships are still built in this thread, but it does not seem to have the same "intensity" it once did. And maybe that is because it has evolved, or maybe because people have gotten what they needed from the thread and moved on to focus on their "RL" or whatever.

Ditto.

EL - You are most certainly a member of this TC family, and I hope you feel more like being with us again soon.

 

[InLust]

Star Trek TNG Meets Microsoft

Picard: Mr. LaForge, have you had any success with your attempts at finding a weakness in the Borg? And Mr. Data, have you been able to access their command pathways?

Geordi: Yes, Captain. In fact, we found the answer by searching through our archives on late Twentieth-century computing technology.

Geordi presses a key, and a logo appears on the computer screen.

Riker: [puzzled] What the hell is Microsoft?

Data: [turns to explain] Allow me to explain. We will send this program, for some reason called Windows, through the Borg command pathways. Once inside their root command unit, it will begin consuming system resources at an unstoppable rate.

Picard: But the Borg have the ability to adapt. Won't they alter their processing systems to increase their storage capacity?

Data: Yes, Captain. But when Windows detects this, it creates a new version of itself known as an upgrade. The use of resources increases exponentially with each iteration. The Borg will not be able to adapt quickly enough. Eventually all of their processing ability will be taken over and none will be available for their normal operational functions.


Picard: Excellent work. This is even better than that unsolvable geometric shape idea.

. . . . 15 Minutes Later . . .


Data: Captain, we have successfully installed the Windows in the Borg's command unit. As expected, it immediately consumed 85% of all available resources. However, we have not received any confirmation of the expected upgrade.

Geordi: Our scanners have picked up an increase in Borg storage and CPU capacity, but we still have no indication of an upgrade to compensate for their increase.


Picard: Data, scan the history banks again and determine if there is something we have missed.

Data: Sir, I believe there is a reason for the failure in the upgrade. Appearently the Borg have circumvented that part of the plan by not sending in their registration cards.


Riker: Captain, we have no choice. Requesting permission to begin emergency escape sequence 3F!


Geordi: [excited] Wait, Captain! Their CPU capacity has suddenly dropped to 0% !

Picard: Data, what do your scanners show?


Data: [studying displays] Appearently the Borg have found the internal Windows module named Solitaire, and it has used up all available CPU capacity.

Picard: Lets wait and see how long this Solitaire can reduce their functionality.

. . . . Two Hours Pass . . .

Riker: Geordi, what is the status of the Borg?


Geordi: As expected, the Borg are attempting to re-engineer to compensate for increased CPU and storage demands, but each time they successfully increase resources I have setup our closest deep space monitor beacon to transmit more Windows modules from something called the Microsoft Fun-Pack.

Picard: How much time will that buy us?


Data: Current Borg solution rates allow me to predict an interest time span of 6 more hours.

Geordi: Captain, another vessel has entered our sector.


Picard: Identify.


Data: It appears to have markings very similar to the Microsoft logo...


[over the speakers]
This is admiral Bill Gates of the Microsoft flagship MONOPOLY. We have positive confirmation of unregistered software in this sector. Surrender all assets and we can avoid any trouble. You have 10 seconds to comply.

Data: The alien ship has just opened its forward hatches and released thousands of humanoid-shaped objects.


Picard: Magnify forward viewer on the alien craft!


Riker: My God, captain! Those are human beings floating straight toward the Borg ship - with no life support suits! How can they survive the tortures of deep space?!

Data: I dont believe that those are humans, sir. If you will look closer I believe you will see that they are carrying something recognized by twenty-first century man as doeskin leather briefcases, and wearing Armani suits.


Riker and Picard, together [horrified] Lawyers!!


Geordi: It can't be. All the Lawyers were rounded up and sent hurtling into the sun in 2017 during the Great Awakening.

Data: True, but appearently some must have survived.


Riker: They have surrounded the Borg ship and are covering it with all types of papers.


Data: I believe that is known in ancient vernacular as red tape. It often proves fatal.

Riker: They're tearing the Borg to pieces!


Picard: Turn the monitors off, Data, I cant bear to watch. Even the Borg doesn't deserve such a gruesome death!

 

[redelicious]

I hope red considers me one of those she can turn to.

Thank you Oman. You and I have never really talked much, but I do think of you as one of the most supportive people around Lit. You are always there with a kind word when someone is in need. I think Jenny is a very lucky woman, and I can tell she is a very happy woman.

 

[redelicious]

You would be the perfect example, darlin'. It amazes me how much you've grown since I came stumbling in here one late night.

I'm so grateful that you did, too, and that our friendship has endured. I think it speaks volumes.

And, you know, I think you and NG are both right. When I stubbled onto Lit nearly 2 years ago I was a mess. I do think that getting to know the people here (even if only from afar) played a part in who I am today. There is a wealth of shared experience here - a trend which continues fortunately. Yeah, I know it's just an online message board, but I feel enriched by it all.

EL, I'm sorry you feel the way you do. I hope you can feel comfortable here again soon.

Good luck on the job Batch. I know you love working with children and they would be lucky to have you.

One last thing, CF that is one Hell of an AV.

 

[Bandit58]

Oh, she's torturing me now. Putting pictures of herself up as avatars. She's in for a good spanking when I see her next.

Hehe Gil & I were discussing your post, and he said he's looking forward to seeing a pic of Arden's nicely spanked butt as her next av

He says "PLEEEEASE"

 

[Soron]

Hehe Gil & I were discussing your post, and he said he's looking forward to seeing a pic of Arden's nicely spanked butt as her next av

He says "PLEEEEASE"

Arden's a shy young thing, ya know. But, somewhere in her archives I think she has a nice picture of my flogger draped across her finely shaped behind. Tell Gil I'll do what I can to get her to post it. No promises though, darlin'.

Hope you two are doing well.

 

[nrcma98]

Thoughts

In any community, there are different stages and phases of waxing and waning. TC is no different. I have not seen anyone deliberately made to feel unwelcome in the several years I have been coming to this board. That is not to say that it hasn't happened, just that I haven't seen it.

As far as fitting in to a group, the "old-timers" that still come around remember the days of which NG and Red spoke. That doesn't make them better or worse than now, just different. I call it growth. The bond that some of the "oldies" share is strong, but not exclusive.

My thought is that fitting in is not so much an external issue as it is an internal one. I know when I first came, I felt like I was on the outside looking in and there are still days that I feel like that. However, I realize that this is of my own making and is my own issue with which I must deal.

(Caveat: this post came as a result of thinking about what has been said in here recently and is no way, shape, or form intended to be directed at any individual, other than myself. I chose my words very carefully. And no, I don't feel like I'm being shunned....My feelings are fine )

 

[omahaman2]

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[TantaLiza]

EL.... suffice it to say that I have enjoyed you joining the family!!! What others have said is true but like in life, things evolve on a daily basis... you've just graced us with the newest generation of TC!! We miss you when you're gone and hope that life is treating you well on the other side of the pond!!! Your perspective of life is very refreshing and also lets me personally know that shit happens everywhere... that's just how family is!!

I truly admire your words... thru stories and humorous anecdotes, I've learned quite a bit about you!! You bring smiles to my face when I've not felt posting... I will miss you til you return, my friend!!!

Hurry back, sugah!!!

Hugs...

LizA




BTW... sendin hugs and blowin kisses to everyone else in the TC family!!!! I lurk whether I post on a regular basis or not...

 

[Curious_Fem]

EL – I know we haven’t really gotten to know each other, but I also will miss your posts on TC, until you come back to us…..we always come back to TC, don’t ya know?

I’ve become a lurker here, like a lot of other people. I can’t explain the reason. But this is definitely one thread that I always look in on, even though I may not have anything to post.

And on a side note…Red, I’m flattered that you noticed.

Take care of yourselves.

 

[mayi]

Re: Thoughts

*snipped*
(Caveat: this post came as a result of thinking about what has been said in here recently and is no way, shape, or form intended to be directed at any individual, other than myself. I chose my words very carefully. And no, I don't feel like I'm being shunned....My feelings are fine )

dang, and here i thought we had gotten rid of you!

(this is a joke everyone, jeff knows i like his yafro)

*raising hand*

i confess.....i lurk

*hang'n head in shame*

 

[nrcma98]

Re: Re: Thoughts

dang, and here i thought we had gotten rid of you!

I just keep turning up....Like a bad penny. Or a toenail fungus.

 

[1fiestyredhead]

As one of what a lot of people would consider "the old-timers" I want to share something with EL in hopes that it will keep her around and make her feel a bit more at home here.
I was here soon after TC's inception (thank you Jewelz darlin'). I was going through a time in my life when I needed more than my fair share of support and attention...and here on the Lit boards, and especially in TC I found it. I also loved the fact that I seemed to be able to give back to this little community as well by offering what small amount of support I could be. Even then, people came and went in TC, but all were welcome and all were part of the 'family'.

I built real life relationships with many of the people here during that time. They helped me through some really rough times...and not just emotionally. And I would like to think I was there for them too.

It was a painful, yet special time for me. And it's why even now, when my life is going so much better, that I still come here and read TC. My hope is to try to keep up with friends, and try to be as much help to any new 'family' that I can. I don't comment much on anyone's posts anymore...mostly because I have limited time and I want to address everyone! I hate leaving anyone out!! But you and the rest of the people who post regularly now are keeping TC a haven for everyone. Don't doubt that!

And shall I confess that even as a bona fide 'old timer' (and I am so NOT old...lol) that I feel a bit on the outside now? I don't think we long for the old days of TC because we don't love and care about the new days. I think it's because although many of us have gotten busy with 'RL' we miss the fun, the flirting, the support and many of the faces that used to frequent this thread. I miss being Fiesty...because she still lives within me, she just doesn't get to come out and play much anymore the way she did here. (yes I was always the smart ass brat...shhhhh, it's the only time I'll admit to it publicly)
I hope you understand that there is no one that comes to this thread that is not an important piece to the puzzle that is TC. If it hadn't been for you and some of the newer family members who knows if TC would still be alive and kicking? So you are definitely not an outsider! on the contrary... so I hope you are lurking and read some of these posts and come back soon!

 

[Jewelz]

. ..Ugh, double post!

 

[Jewelz]

Fiesty, Ive been trying to gather my thoughts so I could properly respond to the issue at hand...but you, darlin, have written so eloquently what I feel as well. I couldnt have said it better so I thank you for putting what I wanted to say into the right words. I respect everyone for posting here.

And like you, I feel like an outsider looking in since I do not spend time on here like I once did. I do miss the friendships, the bonds, the laughter, the support. There isnt a day that goes by that I do not think of the "old days" but in the same breath, I still lurk when I can so I can keep up with those who are the now regulars. I do not know them as well but that doesnt mean I do not care about what they have to say. I am so proud of the people who have built this community into a place of support and sense of family. While I am focusing most of my time and energy into being the best wife and mommy I can be, and enjoying my amazing family....I do think of TC often and how the people here have helped me become the person I was meant to be!

Again, beautifully said Fiestygirl....

 

[omahaman2]

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