pride

Post by badgolferman
Several months ago Chris had been asked to speak at the meeting. A couple
days before, the guy who had asked him sent him a message to remind him,
but also told him he won’t be able to make it to hear his story. Chris took
offense to that and cussed him out quite severely by text message. I saw
the messages and was taken aback by the vitriol. Chris didn’t show up to
speak.
Last night I went to a meeting I don’t usually attend, and when I arrived
in the parking lot I saw Chris roaring out of there on his motorcycle. I
came to find out he had been asked to sit in a different seat so the
group’s matriarch who can barely walk could sit in her usual seat near the
door. It seems he took offense to that and left the meeting before it
started.
Chris also used to ride in my motorcycle group several years ago, but he
got kicked out for being reckless. I’ve personally witnessed him passing a
car on the right on the highway off ramp.
Chris has been sober 20+ years.

Everyone has a message...guess that one is what emotional sobriety is not.

Skeezix LaRocca

2024-10-20 13:44:22 UTC

In short, Chris is a dick.

--
We all do better when we all do better.

Paul Wellstone

badgolferman

2024-10-20 14:10:47 UTC

Post by badgolferman
Several months ago Chris had been asked to speak at the meeting. A
couple days before, the guy who had asked him sent him a message to
remind him, but also told him he won’t be able to make it to hear
his story. Chris took offense to that and cussed him out quite
severely by text message. I saw the messages and was taken aback by
the vitriol. Chris didn’t show up to speak.
Last night I went to a meeting I don’t usually attend, and when I
arrived in the parking lot I saw Chris roaring out of there on his
motorcycle. I came to find out he had been asked to sit in a
different seat so the group’s matriarch who can barely walk could
sit in her usual seat near the door. It seems he took offense to
that and left the meeting before it started.
Chris also used to ride in my motorcycle group several years ago,
but he got kicked out for being reckless. I’ve personally witnessed
him passing a car on the right on the highway off ramp.
Chris has been sober 20+ years.

In short, Chris is a dick.

You may say that, but I'm sure Bob will find a way to blame me for this.

Charlie M. 1958

2024-10-20 15:14:37 UTC

Post by badgolferman
Several months ago Chris had been asked to speak at the meeting. A
couple days before, the guy who had asked him sent him a message to
remind him, but also told him he won’t be able to make it to hear
his story. Chris took offense to that and cussed him out quite
severely by text message. I saw the messages and was taken aback by
the vitriol. Chris didn’t show up to speak.
Last night I went to a meeting I don’t usually attend, and when I
arrived in the parking lot I saw Chris roaring out of there on his
motorcycle. I came to find out he had been asked to sit in a
different seat so the group’s matriarch who can barely walk could
sit in her usual seat near the door. It seems he took offense to
that and left the meeting before it started.
Chris also used to ride in my motorcycle group several years ago,
but he got kicked out for being reckless. I’ve personally witnessed
him passing a car on the right on the highway off ramp.
Chris has been sober 20+ years.

In short, Chris is a dick.

You may say that, but I'm sure Bob will find a way to blame me for this.

Maybe Bob will say he now understands your preoccupation with gay people
because you seem to see dicks wherever you go. :-)

Sharx335

2024-10-20 16:33:52 UTC

Post by badgolferman
Several months ago Chris had been asked to speak at the meeting. A
couple days before, the guy who had asked him sent him a message to
remind him, but also told him he won’t be able to make it to hear
his story. Chris took offense to that and cussed him out quite
severely by text message. I saw the messages and was taken aback by
the vitriol. Chris didn’t show up to speak.
Last night I went to a meeting I don’t usually attend, and when I
arrived in the parking lot I saw Chris roaring out of there on his
motorcycle. I came to find out he had been asked to sit in a
different seat so the group’s matriarch who can barely walk could
sit in her usual seat near the door. It seems he took offense to
that and left the meeting before it started.
Chris also used to ride in my motorcycle group several years ago,
but he got kicked out for being reckless. I’ve personally witnessed
him passing a car on the right on the highway off ramp.
Chris has been sober 20+ years.

In short, Chris is a dick.

You may say that, but I'm sure Bob will find a way to blame me for this.

Maybe Bob will say he now understands your preoccupation with gay people
because you seem to see dicks wherever you go. :-)

Never a dull moment, down in Cajun Country, eh, Charlie? Are you really
"retired"? Speaking of tires, expecting snow any day now up here in
Edmonton, I am having new "all weather" tire installed tomorrow...a
hybrid between regular tires and snow/winter tires which, up here, have
to be changed out spring and fall.

Skeezix LaRocca

2024-10-20 20:41:43 UTC

Post by badgolferman
Several months ago Chris had been asked to speak at the meeting. A
couple days before, the guy who had asked him sent him a message to
remind him, but also told him he won’t be able to make it to hear
his story. Chris took offense to that and cussed him out quite
severely by text message. I saw the messages and was taken aback by
the vitriol. Chris didn’t show up to speak.
Last night I went to a meeting I don’t usually attend, and when I
arrived in the parking lot I saw Chris roaring out of there on his
motorcycle. I came to find out he had been asked to sit in a
different seat so the group’s matriarch who can barely walk could
sit in her usual seat near the door. It seems he took offense to
that and left the meeting before it started.
Chris also used to ride in my motorcycle group several years ago,
but he got kicked out for being reckless. I’ve personally witnessed
him passing a car on the right on the highway off ramp.
Chris has been sober 20+ years.

In short, Chris is a dick.

You may say that, but I'm sure Bob will find a way to blame me for this.

Maybe Bob will say he now understands your preoccupation with gay
people because you seem to see dicks wherever you go. :-)

Fill me in Dave..What tires are you talking of ?..Brand series, etc. if
known.

--
We all do better when we all do better.

Paul Wellstone

Sharx335

2024-10-20 23:08:49 UTC

Post by badgolferman
Several months ago Chris had been asked to speak at the meeting. A
couple days before, the guy who had asked him sent him a message to
remind him, but also told him he won’t be able to make it to hear
his story. Chris took offense to that and cussed him out quite
severely by text message. I saw the messages and was taken aback by
the vitriol. Chris didn’t show up to speak.
Last night I went to a meeting I don’t usually attend, and when I
arrived in the parking lot I saw Chris roaring out of there on his
motorcycle. I came to find out he had been asked to sit in a
different seat so the group’s matriarch who can barely walk could
sit in her usual seat near the door. It seems he took offense to
that and left the meeting before it started.
Chris also used to ride in my motorcycle group several years ago,
but he got kicked out for being reckless. I’ve personally witnessed
him passing a car on the right on the highway off ramp.
Chris has been sober 20+ years.

In short, Chris is a dick.

You may say that, but I'm sure Bob will find a way to blame me for this.

Maybe Bob will say he now understands your preoccupation with gay
people because you seem to see dicks wherever you go. :-)

Never a dull moment, down in Cajun Country, eh, Charlie? Are you
really "retired"? Speaking of tires, expecting snow any day now up
here in Edmonton, I am having new "all weather" tire installed
tomorrow...a hybrid between regular tires and snow/winter tires which,
up here, have to be changed out spring and fall.

Fill me in Dave..What tires are you talking of ?..Brand series, etc. if
known.

Nokian Remedy WRG5 205/65R16 weight/speed rating is 95H

They have that symbol with the mountain peaks.

Supposedly better than "summer" tires but not as good as "winter" tires
in deep snow. Probably have somewhat softer "rubber" at the expense of
longevity re tread.

Skeezix LaRocca

2024-10-23 12:44:44 UTC

Post by badgolferman
Several months ago Chris had been asked to speak at the meeting. A
couple days before, the guy who had asked him sent him a message to
remind him, but also told him he won’t be able to make it to hear
his story. Chris took offense to that and cussed him out quite
severely by text message. I saw the messages and was taken aback by
the vitriol. Chris didn’t show up to speak.
Last night I went to a meeting I don’t usually attend, and when I
arrived in the parking lot I saw Chris roaring out of there on his
motorcycle. I came to find out he had been asked to sit in a
different seat so the group’s matriarch who can barely walk could
sit in her usual seat near the door. It seems he took offense to
that and left the meeting before it started.
Chris also used to ride in my motorcycle group several years ago,
but he got kicked out for being reckless. I’ve personally witnessed
him passing a car on the right on the highway off ramp.
Chris has been sober 20+ years.

In short, Chris is a dick.

You may say that, but I'm sure Bob will find a way to blame me for this.

Maybe Bob will say he now understands your preoccupation with gay
people because you seem to see dicks wherever you go. :-)

Never a dull moment, down in Cajun Country, eh, Charlie? Are you
really "retired"? Speaking of tires, expecting snow any day now up
here in Edmonton, I am having new "all weather" tire installed
tomorrow...a hybrid between regular tires and snow/winter tires
which, up here, have to be changed out spring and fall.

Fill me in Dave..What tires are you talking of ?..Brand series, etc.
if known.

Nokian Remedy WRG5 205/65R16 weight/speed rating is 95H
They have that symbol with the mountain peaks.
Supposedly better than "summer" tires but not as good as "winter" tires
in deep snow. Probably have somewhat softer "rubber" at the expense of
longevity re tread.

Thank you kindly, Dave.

--
We all do better when we all do better.

Paul Wellstone

Charlie M. 1958

2024-10-21 01:42:30 UTC

Post by Sharx335
Never a dull moment, down in Cajun Country, eh, Charlie? Are you really
"retired"?

A cheapskate like you would be proud of the deal I made. At least for
the next year I'm working one day a week. At my "consultant" hourly rate
that works out to 40% of my full-time salary. Of course the big boss
could pull the plug at any time.. but... easy come- easy go.

Speaking of tires, expecting snow any day now up here in

Post by Sharx335
Edmonton, I am having new "all weather" tire installed tomorrow...a
hybrid between regular tires and snow/winter tires which, up here, have
to be changed out spring and fall.

Not something we have to worry about around these parts.

Sharx335

2024-10-21 01:48:35 UTC

Post by Sharx335
Never a dull moment, down in Cajun Country, eh, Charlie? Are you
really "retired"?

A cheapskate like you would be proud of the deal I made. At least for
the next year I'm working one day a week. At my "consultant" hourly rate
that works out to 40% of my full-time salary. Of course the big boss
could pull the plug at any time.. but... easy come- easy go.
Speaking of tires, expecting snow any day now up here in

Post by Sharx335
Edmonton, I am having new "all weather" tire installed tomorrow...a
hybrid between regular tires and snow/winter tires which, up here,
have to be changed out spring and fall.

Not something we have to worry about around these parts.

THAT kind of "snow" comes in bags, eh?

Doubtless, your accountant has advised you of various expenses that can
make you less a target of Uncle Sam with his IRS cloak on.

Charlie M. 1958

2024-10-21 05:16:54 UTC

Post by Sharx335
Never a dull moment, down in Cajun Country, eh, Charlie? Are you
really "retired"?

A cheapskate like you would be proud of the deal I made. At least for
the next year I'm working one day a week. At my "consultant" hourly rate
that works out to 40% of my full-time salary. Of course the big boss
could pull the plug at any time.. but... easy come- easy go.
Speaking of tires, expecting snow any day now up here in

Post by Sharx335
Edmonton, I am having new "all weather" tire installed tomorrow...a
hybrid between regular tires and snow/winter tires which, up here,
have to be changed out spring and fall.

Not something we have to worry about around these parts.

THAT kind of "snow" comes in bags, eh?
Doubtless, your accountant has advised you of various expenses that can
make you less a target of Uncle Sam with his IRS cloak on.

My accountant used to work for some big corporation called Enron. He said
not to worry… he’s got it all covered.

Sharx335

2024-10-21 05:41:11 UTC

Post by Sharx335
Never a dull moment, down in Cajun Country, eh, Charlie? Are you
really "retired"?

A cheapskate like you would be proud of the deal I made. At least for
the next year I'm working one day a week. At my "consultant" hourly rate
that works out to 40% of my full-time salary. Of course the big boss
could pull the plug at any time.. but... easy come- easy go.
Speaking of tires, expecting snow any day now up here in

Post by Sharx335
Edmonton, I am having new "all weather" tire installed tomorrow...a
hybrid between regular tires and snow/winter tires which, up here,
have to be changed out spring and fall.

Not something we have to worry about around these parts.

THAT kind of "snow" comes in bags, eh?
Doubtless, your accountant has advised you of various expenses that can
make you less a target of Uncle Sam with his IRS cloak on.

My accountant used to work for some big corporation called Enron. He said
not to worry… he’s got it all covered.

You appear to live in interesting times, Charlie.

Sharx335

2024-10-20 16:30:47 UTC

Post by badgolferman
Several months ago Chris had been asked to speak at the meeting. A
couple days before, the guy who had asked him sent him a message to
remind him, but also told him he won’t be able to make it to hear
his story. Chris took offense to that and cussed him out quite
severely by text message. I saw the messages and was taken aback by
the vitriol. Chris didn’t show up to speak.
Last night I went to a meeting I don’t usually attend, and when I
arrived in the parking lot I saw Chris roaring out of there on his
motorcycle. I came to find out he had been asked to sit in a
different seat so the group’s matriarch who can barely walk could
sit in her usual seat near the door. It seems he took offense to
that and left the meeting before it started.
Chris also used to ride in my motorcycle group several years ago,
but he got kicked out for being reckless. I’ve personally witnessed
him passing a car on the right on the highway off ramp.
Chris has been sober 20+ years.

In short, Chris is a dick.

You may say that, but I'm sure Bob will find a way to blame me for this.

Guaranteed! WTF, we are all still certainly allowed to have
"opinions" on people, places, and things. Sometimes, though, *I* have to
remember to keep it at that and NOT to advance into severe judgment.

Socrates

2024-10-20 18:22:41 UTC