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Racer1_NC

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Things I’ve learned…..
Jun 23^rd, 2009 at 11:47am

I was changing some stuff around on my profile and noticed the date I joined CH.com….. August 26, 2003 at 11:17a. I will have been here “officially” for 6 years in August. I lurked for a good while before registering so I guess you could say I’ve been here longer than the “record” shows.

Anyway…noticing that date made me thing about many of the things I’ve learned, discovered, experienced or had reinforced over my years here at CH.com. Most are positive, some are reflective and some are…..well…they just are.

In no particular order here are just some of them…..
I learned I could live with this crap. It is part of what I am but it is not who I am.
I learned what weapons work for me.
I discovered that I am a better person for having this demon in my head than I was before it came.
I have seen complete strangers offer up anything they could to one another in time of need.
I have met some of the finest people I have known in this lifetime.
I realized that I am most comfortable in the shadows rather than on the stage.
I remembered that people are not always what they appear to be. For better…..or for worse.
I realized that no matter what you are doing and how you are doing it, there is always someone that will tell you that you are doing it incorrectly.
I have seen that insightfulness is a cluster trait. So is the ability to argue with a stop sign.
I remembered that you not only cannot please everyone, sometimes you can't please anyone. Including yourself.
I realized that “Every now and then say, "What the fuck." "What the fuck" gives you freedom. Freedom brings opportunity. Opportunity makes your future.” is not just a memorable line from an 80’s movie.
I discovered that some deal with pain by inflicting it upon others while others deal by inflicting it upon themselves.
And finally….I have realized I will be a member here until the lights go out.

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Batch CH.com Alumnus Offline Control The Beast With O2 & D3 You Must Posts: 3708 Bremerton, WA Gender:	Re: Things I’ve learned….. Reply #1 - Jun 23^rd, 2009 at 11:51am EXCELLENT!
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Em CH.com Alumnus Offline I wanna go... Posts: 830 St Peter Port, Guernsey. Gender:	Re: Things I’ve learned….. Reply #2 - Jun 23^rd, 2009 at 11:54am This is awesome! Thanks. xx
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Re: Things I’ve learned…..
Reply #3 - Jun 23^rd, 2009 at 12:30pm

Racer1_NC wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2009 at 11:47am:

I have met some of the finest people I have known in this lifetime.

How do we compare to the people you met in previous lives??? Wink

Racer1_NC wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2009 at 11:47am:

I have seen that insightfulness is a cluster trait. So is the ability to argue with a stop sign.

Argue with a stop sign . . . ain't that the truth!!

Nice post, Mr. Bill!

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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: Things I’ve learned….. Reply #4 - Jun 23^rd, 2009 at 12:31pm Great post Bill!
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DennisM1045 CH.com Alumnus Offline One wave at a time! Posts: 3437 Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA Gender:	Re: Things I’ve learned….. Reply #5 - Jun 23^rd, 2009 at 12:40pm Please add this one to your list: Quote: I don't post enough -Dennis-
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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: Things I’ve learned….. Reply #6 - Jun 23^rd, 2009 at 12:44pm He stores it all up for long periods of time, then blurts out great kernels of wisdom like this one. When Beeyul posts, I know it's gonna be good.
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Jennifer CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 3265 Supply, VA Gender:	Re: Things I’ve learned….. Reply #8 - Jun 23^rd, 2009 at 2:11pm Funny - I can "hear" you sayin all that great post Beyull
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-johnny- CH.com Sponsor Offline theres no smoking on the dock Posts: 1642 fayette county ohio Gender:	Re: Things I’ve learned….. Reply #9 - Jun 23^rd, 2009 at 5:56pm there are some very intelligent unselfish folks on this board. anytime i have a question about something that happens in life rest assured i can get advice here beyond headaches. thank you all
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cavalier Ex Member	Re: Things I’ve learned….. Reply #10 - Jun 23^rd, 2009 at 8:05pm You know! I lurked around for a while before plucking up the courage. Maybe DJ could set up lurCHing police and hold all lurkers in cyberspace till they registered, then maybe like you and I, would feel the benefits. Colin.
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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: Things I’ve learned….. Reply #11 - Jun 23^rd, 2009 at 8:29pm Quote: You know! I lurked around for a while before plucking up the courage. Maybe DJ could set up lurCHing police and hold all lurkers in cyberspace till they registered, then maybe like you and I, would feel the benefits. Colin. The beatings will continue until morale improves.
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Re: Things I’ve learned…..
Reply #15 - Jun 23^rd, 2009 at 9:47pm

Wonderful post...........

When I was young....mmm many years ago there was a record album made by Morey Amsterdam.

It was called Mixed up stories for Smart Kids.

My favorite quote was "Nothing I do will be good enough for you, so I will be good enough to do nothing for you".

It has never left the recesses of my mind and I find it applicable to every day live.

Just something I have learned

Joy to the world, Iddy

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just-squiggles Ex Member	Re: Things I’ve learned….. Reply #16 - Jun 24^th, 2009 at 12:33am Racer1_NC wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2009 at 11:47am: . I have seen that insightfulness is a cluster trait. So is the ability to argue with a stop sign. Only if the stop sign is WRONG!!!!!
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Racer1_NC CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline "Well, let's go see." Posts: 4417 Lewisville, NC Gender:	Re: Things I’ve learned….. Reply #17 - Jun 24^th, 2009 at 12:48am Iddy wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2009 at 9:47pm: My favorite quote was "Nothing I do will be good enough for you, so I will be good enough to do nothing for you". Now that I like. Thanks for the comments everyone. B
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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: Things I’ve learned….. Reply #18 - Jun 24^th, 2009 at 1:55am OH YEAH? Bill............ Fun to read and a terrific post. Charlie
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Re: Things I’ve learned…..
Reply #19 - Jun 24^th, 2009 at 4:14am

(((((( Bill )))))

"I have seen that insightfulness is a cluster trait. So is the ability to argue with a stop sign."

The Stop sign is always wrong

'I don't post enough"

I never post enough, don't know why but I read everyday

I have learned that I have a family here, it dosen't matter where you come from, your excepted and ppl understand.
They will do anything for you.

You can't always pick your family, but I have and receive more understanding from this family then my own.

hugs and PF wishes
b

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jon019 CH.com Alumnus Offline "Ya gotta believe!" Posts: 1656 USA Gender:	Re: Things I’ve learned….. Reply #20 - Jun 24^th, 2009 at 9:20pm Thanks Bill...man did I need THAT right now...a smile and some perspective... Best, Jon
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LeLimey Ex Member	Re: Things I’ve learned….. Reply #21 - Jun 24^th, 2009 at 11:02pm Peppermint wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2009 at 9:22pm: Verah niiiicely sayuud Meester Beeyul!! Dayum - thayut tarrrrrrrrrrrrr heeeyul aaaacksent is ketchin Payupp - ya gonna go awl suthun on Beeeeyul's ayyyyusss?!!
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