eh that's okay, frosti can have it, I'll just fill in for the role of ultraviolet sheep (cause you can't see ultraviolet). In which case, perhaps I was at Zeph's party afterall.... lol!
Tim just so you know I was putting my 2 cents in thats all. Did'nt want to feel left out ,and by the way I did'nt know zephy untill that day.so just so you know the things I said where just to say what I feel I was seeing and hearing,and thats it.
Hi Zephy! Long time no talk. I haven't popped in for a while to the tune of 283 messages in your thread alone! Dang. to whom ever brought up the cult thing... yeah the CC is certainly a cult - an addictive one! I pretty much skipped the pissing contest and just checked out the photos of your return and party.
Love the Pixs Looks like a good time was had by all. Sorry I couldn't be there to give you a hug, I might have given Green a run for her money for knocking the stuffin out of ya.
I've been spending most of my time being addicted to a different site called myspace.com WAAAY addicting. It has groups (like this) and personal profiles and the ability to link people who are friends, and an area to blog and a place to invite people to parties ~ It's like super walmart - everything under one roof.
hey today is Zephy and Stacy's anniversary.... so I heard!!! ;) HAPPY ANNIVERSARY you guys!!!!!! Ring it with a bang... or a boom, or a squeak.... roflmao :D
So Zeph leaves day after tomorrow, back for his final six months.
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The last several months, I've found interesting of what an idealogical equalizer Jason (zeph) has been in my life. I always thought that there had to be some sort of value in this war that he's fighting (I say he because I'm not doing jack to bring democracy to the middle east and he is), and then it turns out there's someone in my life, my little circle that is in harm's way, day in, day out. Surrounded by a bunch of completely insane people that would die just for the sake of taking him with.
what suprised me was the level of cowardice that rose in me when I thought about being in his place. Suddenly the idealogical value of war becomes irrelevant, being a red or blue person just doesn't seem to matter anymore Suddenly the value of what democracy is, what it brings, isn't as important when you're watching channel 5 every night and crossing your fingers for what isn't said. and I started looking at a calendar and wondering when he'd be out of all of that.
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I met his wife a few months ago at an event of some kind for the cutout version; she brought the kids with. Here's this woman who was both mother and father out of necessity; the home front on all fronts; the light at the end of the dark tunnel. And I saw what real strength is, just for a few minutes, before the rest of life crowded back in.
And then I got to meet the guy himself, twice in the last two weeks. I don't think you could script the drama any better; he came down the escalator by himself, no one else around - even the security guards knew what was coming and walked up the stairs, out of sight for a few minutes. Green was sitting at the base of the doors like a kid waiting for storytime to start and I couldn't figure out what she knew and I didn't until I saw it - he came down, and saw his wife, and watching the two of them embrace after I don't know how long, you could palpably feel the irrelevance of everything else at that moment; and you could feel the radiance like a bubble, that despite being in a crowded airport, nobody went near. I saw real love again, for just a few minutes, before life crowded back in.
I went to a party last saturday night with the usual suspects; old comfortable friends all. I saw him again there and looked at a man who was both indescribably happy and indescribably exhausted all at the same time, with a beer in one hand, a cigarette in the other, and not knowing where to look because he didn't want to miss any one thing, he needed it all so much; and I saw happiness again, for just a few minutes, before life crowded back in.
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And now he goes back, and we basically start over again. We got a nice little glimpse into what might be soon, and then life crowds back in. I started writing this down, figuring some sort of heroic words would come to me, but I can't really think of any, other than this, and on this, I do speak for everyone here: Jason, just get home safe. We'll be here waiting, and we'll leave the light on for you.
See you soon, my friend,
Red
[Edited 2 times. Most recently by on Apr 19, 2005 at 10:02am.]
zeph...I'm he did say it for me...stay safe....thank god for the internet access u do have...if your wife isn't online to talk to...we are always around to pass the time...
Are you planning on going out for a drink tonight or tomorrow Z-Man? I still owe ya one ya know. If not, it's doubled in 6 months. I'll be thinking about you when I'm at the Priest/Ryche show. Rock on my brudda!
I'm glad I was able to meet you at the airport Zeph. Sorry I couldn't make the party. Hope you have a safe trip back to Iraq, and a safe tour of duty. Looking forward to huntingfinding the medallion with you next year!
Zeph, while I'm posting....I had to come in here and wish you well. We, too, weren't able to make it out to meet up with you this time. I feel really bad that we didn't -- but sure look forward to seeing you later this year!
What Redbear posted above comes darned close to poetry. That was truly beautiful - thank you!
Greetings from Nova Scotia.......I have been peeking in now and again to see what is happening in the World Of Zeph!
RedBear...that was awesome.....how true your picture showed! Yours words painted such a vision.....Thank you...I have tears in my eyes...Â
Zeph, I only 'know' you thru here.....and wanted to say........I hope you sooo enjoyed your time at home, and that your travels afield will be safe.  Â
Mrs.Zeph.....thoughts and hugs are sent to you as you let him go once more....Your strengtht is an example to many and an honor to witness!
Still sick... grrr... hopefully I will be better by the time I get back... It is back to just nasty allergies now :)
I will let you all know when I get back 'home'(?) And to all that I haven't met yet... 12 days is a long time, and I am sure that if I don't see you all before then, I will surely see you then :D
Ta Ta for now
-----Zephyrus...
All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go I’m standing here outside your door I hate to wake you up to say goodbye But the dawn is breakin’, it’s early morn The taxi’s waiting, he’s blowin’ his horn Already I’m so lonesome I could cry.
Chorus: So kiss me and smile for me Tell me that you’ll wait for me Hold me like you’ll never let me go. I’m leavin’ on a jet plane I don’t know when I’ll be back again Oh, babe, I hate to go.
There’s so many times I’ve let you down So many times I’ve played around I tell you now, they don’t mean a thing Every place I go, I think of you Every song I sing, I sing for you When I come back, I’ll wear your wedding ring.
(chorus)
Now the time has come to leave you One more time let me kiss you Then close your eyes, I’ll be on my way. Dream about the days to come When I won’t have to leave alone About the times, I won’t have to say,
It was great seeing ya again Zeph. Keep telling yourself that it is only a matter of months (days really) till we can go boating and fishing at your grandma's place. Stay safe and try to think of it as an adventure. You are becoming an important part of history with all that you are doing and sacrificing. Just think of all the stories you can tell your grandkids someday..."Way back in two thousand and five I think it was..."
Turn that frown upside down, cuz I just made it in
:)
It was a reaaaally long flight from TX to Kuwait... we stopped, but couldn't get out due to security issues in a remote location in southern Europe, so we were o0n the plane for about 17 1/2 hours total Grrrrr
But it is over now :) And I should be back on a lil more frequently pretty soon, as sson as I realize that it is 4 am here, and not 7 pm....
I just didn't go cause I'm the self appointed black sheep of this lil organization,
Wait, that's my job!
Black sheep death match, tomorrow at 1:30 PM LIVE on pay per view!
eh that's okay, frosti can have it, I'll just fill in for the role of ultraviolet sheep (cause you can't see ultraviolet). In which case, perhaps I was at Zeph's party afterall.... lol!
[Edited by on Apr 13, 2005 at 10:57pm.]
but you didn't collect your button fom us if you were :)
Fom?
:) Sorry.... I had to with the ares/area jab
hey i couldn't resist that one either :)
Tim just so you know I was putting my 2 cents in thats all. Did'nt want to feel left out ,and by the way I did'nt know zephy untill that day.so just so you know the things I said where just to say what I feel I was seeing and hearing,and thats it.
nothing personal!
Hi Zeph,
I see ya peeking in. Hope you are enjoying your "vacation". I'm just finishing the taxes :(
We're going to your grandma's this weekend. Probably put the boat in and see what else she needs done there.
Not much else new.
She always tells us that they are biting, but when we go there fishing it's little to nothing. I think she just says that to get to visit her. LOL
Hope ya feel better tomarrow and I'm glad she got to see ya while your here in states.
[Edited by on Apr 14, 2005 at 09:26pm.]
nothing personal!
I know, we're cool.
So long as Tim keeps wearing those types of underwear under his clothes he is not cool.
underwear? I love to talk underwear! or no underwear...whichever ;)
[Edited 2 times. Most recently by on Apr 15, 2005 at 06:24am.]
but I couldn't breathe too well, I have been sick the last couple of days...
OK NOT COOL! Have you checked to see if maybe you and TC have the same thing? :(
Hi Zephy! Long time no talk. I haven't popped in for a while to the tune of 283 messages in your thread alone! Dang. to whom ever brought up the cult thing... yeah the CC is certainly a cult - an addictive one! I pretty much skipped the pissing contest and just checked out the photos of your return and party.
Love the Pixs Looks like a good time was had by all. Sorry I couldn't be there to give you a hug, I might have given Green a run for her money for knocking the stuffin out of ya.
I've been spending most of my time being addicted to a different site called myspace.com WAAAY addicting. It has groups (like this) and personal profiles and the ability to link people who are friends, and an area to blog and a place to invite people to parties ~ It's like super walmart - everything under one roof.
http://www.myspace.com/mnsunshineincase you are board when you get back to the litter box ~ you can have a good laugh at me.
Hugs and kisses and wishes for you to have an enjoyable time home and a safe return. S
Hope you feel better soon, Zephy!
hey today is Zephy and Stacy's anniversary.... so I heard!!! ;) HAPPY ANNIVERSARY you guys!!!!!! Ring it with a bang... or a boom, or a squeak.... roflmao :D
congrats!!!
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Thats right -it is sometime this week!
Congratulations
Congrats and great timing.
what a great week for the coolers!!!
zeph's home for his aniversary
MM..has great news
worked out the spat between "us"
...I know I'm missing stuff...
Congrats Zeph and Zeph wife!!!!!!!! Enjoy your time together:)
Big Grats You Lovebirds You!
Anybody know when Zephy is heading back to Iraq? I think he's been home for two full weeks now.
He has to be back the 21st.
[Edited 2 times. Most recently by on Apr 19, 2005 at 09:59am.]
So Zeph leaves day after tomorrow, back for his final six months.
Â
The last several months, I've found interesting of what an idealogical equalizer Jason (zeph) has been in my life. I always thought that there had to be some sort of value in this war that he's fighting (I say he because I'm not doing jack to bring democracy to the middle east and he is), and then it turns out there's someone in my life, my little circle that is in harm's way, day in, day out. Surrounded by a bunch of completely insane people that would die just for the sake of taking him with.
what suprised me was the level of cowardice that rose in me when I thought about being in his place. Suddenly the idealogical value of war becomes irrelevant, being a red or blue person just doesn't seem to matter anymore Suddenly the value of what democracy is, what it brings, isn't as important when you're watching channel 5 every night and crossing your fingers for what isn't said. and I started looking at a calendar and wondering when he'd be out of all of that.
Â
I met his wife a few months ago at an event of some kind for the cutout version; she brought the kids with. Here's this woman who was both mother and father out of necessity; the home front on all fronts; the light at the end of the dark tunnel. And I saw what real strength is, just for a few minutes, before the rest of life crowded back in.
And then I got to meet the guy himself, twice in the last two weeks. I don't think you could script the drama any better; he came down the escalator by himself, no one else around - even the security guards knew what was coming and walked up the stairs, out of sight for a few minutes. Green was sitting at the base of the doors like a kid waiting for storytime to start and I couldn't figure out what she knew and I didn't until I saw it - he came down, and saw his wife, and watching the two of them embrace after I don't know how long, you could palpably feel the irrelevance of everything else at that moment; and you could feel the radiance like a bubble, that despite being in a crowded airport, nobody went near. I saw real love again, for just a few minutes, before life crowded back in.
I went to a party last saturday night with the usual suspects; old comfortable friends all. I saw him again there and looked at a man who was both indescribably happy and indescribably exhausted all at the same time, with a beer in one hand, a cigarette in the other, and not knowing where to look because he didn't want to miss any one thing, he needed it all so much; and I saw happiness again, for just a few minutes, before life crowded back in.
Â
And now he goes back, and we basically start over again. We got a nice little glimpse into what might be soon, and then life crowds back in. I started writing this down, figuring some sort of heroic words would come to me, but I can't really think of any, other than this, and on this, I do speak for everyone here: Jason, just get home safe. We'll be here waiting, and we'll leave the light on for you.
See you soon, my friend,
Red
[Edited 2 times. Most recently by on Apr 19, 2005 at 10:02am.]
Well said. Thank you for putting it into words.
And Redbear... That was bee-you-tee-full!
Thanks :)
I have to leave Thursday Morning, before the kids go to school... grrr
It has been nice to meet all of you, and soon I will have time to talk to you all again!
XOXOXOXOXO
bear....thanks for making me tear up
zeph...I'm he did say it for me...stay safe....thank god for the internet access u do have...if your wife isn't online to talk to...we are always around to pass the time...
Enjoy your remaining days at home, Zephy! We love you!!!
Damn Red! That was awesome!
Are you planning on going out for a drink tonight or tomorrow Z-Man? I still owe ya one ya know. If not, it's doubled in 6 months. I'll be thinking about you when I'm at the Priest/Ryche show. Rock on my brudda!
I'm glad I was able to meet you at the airport Zeph. Sorry I couldn't make the party. Hope you have a safe trip back to Iraq, and a safe tour of duty. Looking forward to
huntingfinding the medallion with you next year![Edited by Michele30 on Apr 19, 2005 at 03:33pm.]
I hope you are feeling better too Zeph!
Thanks for putting all that into words RedBear with the purple belt;)
Zephy - Sorry we couldn't meet up with you this time...but we will for sure when you come back home again.
Take care of yourself. Come back safe and sound!
Zeph, while I'm posting....I had to come in here and wish you well. We, too, weren't able to make it out to meet up with you this time. I feel really bad that we didn't -- but sure look forward to seeing you later this year!
What Redbear posted above comes darned close to poetry. That was truly beautiful - thank you!
Greetings from Nova Scotia.......I have been peeking in now and again to see what is happening in the World Of Zeph!
RedBear...that was awesome.....how true your picture showed! Yours words painted such a vision.....Thank you...I have tears in my eyes...Â
Zeph, I only 'know' you thru here.....and wanted to say........I hope you sooo enjoyed your time at home, and that your travels afield will be safe.  Â
Mrs.Zeph.....thoughts and hugs are sent to you as you let him go once more....Your strengtht is an example to many and an honor to witness!
Â
Roger & out!
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[Edited by on Apr 20, 2005 at 04:53am.]
Still sick... grrr... hopefully I will be better by the time I get back... It is back to just nasty allergies now :)
I will let you all know when I get back 'home'(?) And to all that I haven't met yet... 12 days is a long time, and I am sure that if I don't see you all before then, I will surely see you then :D
Ta Ta for now
-----Zephyrus...
All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go
I’m standing here outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin’, it’s early morn
The taxi’s waiting, he’s blowin’ his horn
Already I’m so lonesome I could cry.
Chorus:
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you’ll wait for me
Hold me like you’ll never let me go.
I’m leavin’ on a jet plane
I don’t know when I’ll be back again
Oh, babe, I hate to go.
There’s so many times I’ve let you down
So many times I’ve played around
I tell you now, they don’t mean a thing
Every place I go, I think of you
Every song I sing, I sing for you
When I come back, I’ll wear your wedding ring.
(chorus)
Now the time has come to leave you
One more time let me kiss you
Then close your eyes, I’ll be on my way.
Dream about the days to come
When I won’t have to leave alone
About the times, I won’t have to say,
(chorus)
Man was that hard to read...
Have a safe trip and come home safe.
Godspeed
It was great seeing ya again Zeph. Keep telling yourself that it is only a matter of months (days really) till we can go boating and fishing at your grandma's place. Stay safe and try to think of it as an adventure. You are becoming an important part of history with all that you are doing and sacrificing. Just think of all the stories you can tell your grandkids someday..."Way back in two thousand and five I think it was..."
[Edited by on Apr 20, 2005 at 04:22pm.]
Godspeed Zephy.
see you soon bro may God be with you!
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Turn that frown upside down, cuz I just made it in
:)
It was a reaaaally long flight from TX to Kuwait... we stopped, but couldn't get out due to security issues in a remote location in southern Europe, so we were o0n the plane for about 17 1/2 hours total Grrrrr
But it is over now :) And I should be back on a lil more frequently pretty soon, as sson as I realize that it is 4 am here, and not 7 pm....
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:) YEEEAH!
Good to hear you made it safe.....