Wake for Byron: All that and a bag of chips...

[Queersetti]

Someone asked if Byron took himself too seriously.

No, he took himself exactly seriously enough. He could be wickedly funny, or righteously angry, sometimes justly, sometimes in grievous error, but he said what he felt and he felt what he said.

He was a giant among pixels. It's hard to imagine this place without him.

Lady Presenter: Well, that's the end of the film. Now, here's the meaning of life.
[Receives an envelope]
Lady Presenter: Thank you, Brigitte.
[Opens envelope, reads what's inside]
Lady Presenter: M-hmm. Well, it's nothing very special. Uh, try and be nice to people, avoid eating fat, read a good book every now and then, get some walking in, and try and live together in peace and harmony with people of all creeds and nations. And, finally, here are some completely gratuitous pictures of penises to annoy the censors and to hopefully spark some sort of controversy, which, it seems, is the only way, these days, to get the jaded, video-sated public off their fucking arses and back in the sodding cinema. Family entertainment? Bollocks. What they want is filth: people doing things to each other with chainsaws during tupperware parties, babysitters being stabbed with knitting needles by gay presidential candidates, vigilante groups strangling chickens, armed bands of theatre critics exterminating mutant goats. Where's the fun in pictures? Oh, well, there we are. Here's the theme music. Goodnight.

 

[theognis]

dear noor,

i don't think everyone understands just how intimate a relationship like this can be: some who've never experienced such closeness can't get their heads round it. if anything, when two people are entirely honest with eachother, mind speaks directly to mind, heart to heart, without the barrier of flesh... you can get to know a person more deeply, faster, and make a more solid connection than others going the 'in the flesh' route. meeting eachother is the icing on the cake, but even though your future plans were cut short, you shared more closely and honestly with him than plenty of couples who've lived together for years.

harry and i got involved this way, and when we met it was wonderful but while we're apart for now we still feel we're together. i'm happy you found eachother and had this time together, sorry those plans couldn't come to fruition, and sure you will always feel connected to him through your memories, his posts here, and knowing how he felt about you.

Well said, butters.

 

[Noor]

I remember once we were having an argument about watching something and he was in full on rant, I had gotten to the point when my mind was going "drama lama, drama lama" and was just listening trying hard not to laugh.

At the end of the last bit of the rant he said without missing a beat "and I know I am being unfair!" in full voice, at which point I just lost it and then he started laughing too.

 

[islandman]

I hate to be the one to ask this.......but did he happen to mention at any time that he would bequeath me his collection of tube amplifiers?

 

[Noor]

I hate to be the one to ask this.......but did he happen to mention at any time that he would bequeath me his collection of tube amplifiers?

No, but I know where they are!

 

[islandman]

No, but I know where they are!

Me, too, but I don't want to be charged with burglary.

 

[Laurel]

Someone asked if Byron took himself too seriously.

No, he took himself exactly seriously enough. He could be wickedly funny, or righteously angry, sometimes justly, sometimes in grievous error, but he said what he felt and he felt what he said.

He was a giant among pixels. It's hard to imagine this place without him.

Very well said.

 

[butters]

so long as his posts remain we will always have a little byron in our lives.

perhaps laurel or noor might find time to add the link to 'all threads made by byron' to the opening post? just a thought.

 

[Noor]

so long as his posts remain we will always have a little byron in our lives.

perhaps laurel or noor might find time to add the link to 'all threads made by byron' to the opening post? just a thought.

I just tried but I can't handle it yet, he made a lot of threads right before he died. Plus there are so many, maybe people can post their favorites with links?

Maybe someone should start a "what is your favorite Byron Thread" thread and link it?

 

[Disgustipated]

Noor,

Did you ever meet Byron in person? Are you going to his funeral?

 

[girlsmiley]

Someone asked if Byron took himself too seriously.

No, he took himself exactly seriously enough. He could be wickedly funny, or righteously angry, sometimes justly, sometimes in grievous error, but he said what he felt and he felt what he said.

He was a giant among pixels. It's hard to imagine this place without him.

Lady Presenter: Well, that's the end of the film. Now, here's the meaning of life.
[Receives an envelope]
Lady Presenter: Thank you, Brigitte.
[Opens envelope, reads what's inside]
Lady Presenter: M-hmm. Well, it's nothing very special. Uh, try and be nice to people, avoid eating fat, read a good book every now and then, get some walking in, and try and live together in peace and harmony with people of all creeds and nations. And, finally, here are some completely gratuitous pictures of penises to annoy the censors and to hopefully spark some sort of controversy, which, it seems, is the only way, these days, to get the jaded, video-sated public off their fucking arses and back in the sodding cinema. Family entertainment? Bollocks. What they want is filth: people doing things to each other with chainsaws during tupperware parties, babysitters being stabbed with knitting needles by gay presidential candidates, vigilante groups strangling chickens, armed bands of theatre critics exterminating mutant goats. Where's the fun in pictures? Oh, well, there we are. Here's the theme music. Goodnight.

 

[Queersetti]

I was reading over some PM exchanges with Byron. Here is something he said to me once.

"And it's not that the GB has any use for reason... it's just a clown show. But sometimes people say stuff that sticks."

It often is a clown show. But he said a lot of stuff that sticks.

 

[Skiddles2014]

I hate to be the one to ask this.......but did he happen to mention at any time that he would bequeath me his collection of tube amplifiers?

He had said I have first pick.

 

[Noor]

He had said I have first pick.

well actually... they are too heavy for me anyhow.

 

[Skiddles2014]

well actually... they are too heavy for me anyhow.

With tube amps, heavy is good.

Maybe I will bump his Tube amp thread later...

 

[Noor]

I am gathering a list of favorite thread with links, so if people wish to post them, I can put them on the first page.

 

[trysail]

I am gathering a list of favorite thread with links, so if people wish to post them, I can put them on the first page.

H. L. Mencken
http://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=661857

Lillie Fortenbaugh
http://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=662478

Tombstone
http://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=1048219





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[Noor]

H. L. Mencken
http://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=661857

Lillie Fortenbaugh
http://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=662478

Tombstone
http://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=1048219





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Posted! Thank you!

 

[Cathleen]

I hope you're having some good moments, Noor.

I wish I'd known him better, regardless I miss his presence.

 

[Noor]

I hope you're having some good moments, Noor.

I wish I'd known him better, regardless I miss his presence.

Yes, there are more good moments each day. Thanks!

I was just thinking that normally I don't tell people how I feel about them even my relatives, but for some reason I told him everyday at least once, usually more. I would even tease him about it.

I would ask him if I had told him yet that day, and the day started at my 2am, even if I knew I had. He would say no, I don't think you have so I would tell him and he would just be so happy.

For some reason I wanted to just fill him up to overflowing with my happiness and regard for him. Plus, I loved hearing the laughter of pure joy from him afterwards. I loved to make him happy and smile. I also loved derailing his dark posting binges.

He would get me smiling so much my face would hurt. We had a lot of fun.

 

[gotsnowgotslush]

What struck me about Byron was his kindness, and how open he was about himself. I am only a sparrow, and he was an eagle. And, yet, he found it worthwhile to be kind to me.

 

[Queersetti]

July 16, 2014

A U.S. Senate bill requiring companies to cover birth control in employee healthcare plans failed a procedural vote today . Both Alaska senators voted for the bill, aimed at undoing the Supreme Court’s decision in the Hobby Lobby case. Sen. Lisa Murkowski was one of only three Republicans to vote for the measure, dubbed the “Not My Boss’s Business Act.” It fell four votes short of the 60 needed to proceed.

Murkowski chose the other side of the issue in 2012, when she voted for an amendment to allow any employer with moral objections to opt out of the requirement to cover birth control. A few days later, Murkowski told Anchorage Daily News columnist Julia O’Malley she regretted that vote and felt she’d let down people who’d believed in her.

She says she’s still seeking to repeal the Affordable Care Act....

http://www.alaskapublic.org/2014/07/16/murkowski-joins-democrats-on-vote-for-birth-control-coverage/

Can you repost that in Latin?

 

[evesdream]

Ish's description of his extraordinary relationship with Byron sort of underlines the complexity of the current GB. One person's troll around here is another person's messiah of rationality, freedom and truth (see the "busybody" phenomenon), is another person's friend, is another person's lover. A human being.

From my perspective Bryon in Exile affords a pretty remarkable and spectacular amount of respect in his death, given the lack of respect a lot of people saw and felt him deal out to erstwhile friends and others in the forum. There was a lot of stupid shit in the mix defying the general opinion about his charms, goodwill, intellect etc.

All the same, I don't think we've ever seen the outline of a GBer get sort of coloured in, the way that Byron has been in this thread. I have to admit that personal opinion about Byron aside, your love for him is a beautiful thing to see, Noor.

 

[evesdream]

Can you repost that in Latin?

aaaaand rimshot.

 

[Not Normal]

I see him everywhere around my world, we would talk by land line, cell phone, VIOP, laptop, desktop.

A decade of small on the board interactions until 3am one morning after I returned from the ER with a broken leg, he called. In the 11+ months since then until July 4, there was a totally of 15 days when we didn't communicate with each other.

I would just open up skype wherever I was, even getting medical treatment, at my friends, the supermarket, events. I would spend entire days and nights with him. The longest skype ever went without crashing was about 19 hrs. Some days I would wake up and fall asleep to the sound of his voice. My friends and family also knew he was there and would say hi, and talk with him when I was busy.

We listened to music, radio, watched movies, tv shows, laughed a hell of lot, had ridiculous arguments, eat together, sang, read quietly in bed at night, went over the day, washed dishes, paid bills, played games while discussing everything under the sun, quietly were just there with each other while we worked, had absurd discussions about fantastical things, distracted each other from bad stuff, help each other fight our demons, did internet research together, shared pictures and stories of our lives, made plans and dreams...

He was a handful to say the least, but he made feel me very comfortable and happy.
I knew he cared for me very much, but I was not aware of the depth of his feelings until this past week. There is no good time for a death and his happened at a very unfortunate time, which made it all the harder.

Sometimes we would post for each other or together in case you are wondering why there would be some toned down Byron posts or more snarky Noor ones.

Yes, there are more good moments each day. Thanks!

I was just thinking that normally I don't tell people how I feel about them even my relatives, but for some reason I told him everyday at least once, usually more. I would even tease him about it.

I would ask him if I had told him yet that day, and the day started at my 2am, even if I knew I had. He would say no, I don't think you have so I would tell him and he would just be so happy.

For some reason I wanted to just fill him up to overflowing with my happiness and regard for him. Plus, I loved hearing the laughter of pure joy from him afterwards. I loved to make him happy and smile. I also loved derailing his dark posting binges.

He would get me smiling so much my face would hurt. We had a lot of fun.

Thank you for sharing both of these stories. They are lovely and heartwarming.

When I first met my beloved, on what is an offshoot of this site, it was similar. We'd steal moments on the phone or text, IM or email each moment we got. I understand the methodology and the reality of a relationship like that,

I hate to be the one to ask this.......but did he happen to mention at any time that he would bequeath me his collection of tube amplifiers?

Tube amps you say? He, for a time, had Bob Moog in his signature, are there any Moog models there too?