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Hello all
Yes I do live . . in cyberspace once again. Though they may try to stop me The River doesn't give a Dam ;)
I would like to thank the Dallas crew for such a great shindig I see now I don't spend enough time in Dallas;) (I need to get out more).
To all the guest it was so nice meeting ya and chilling with ya. I missed one on most of the stuff considering I made it in Saturday evening. The time I spent there was just great felt like I walked in on a family reunion. Dominoes slapping, bar b que on the stove, a nice 'help yaself baby' on the lips of the gracious hosts, folx siting around all over the place and a nice array of hugs as I entered.
I was set back a little as Rick ANNOUNCED MY ARRIVAL, made me feel special . . .like I was in the spot light (AND I DON"T KNOW WHY). A big bunch of beautiful folx awaited inside. I made the rounds . . .showed D. Booze a little sum'fin sum'fin about Dominoes (mentor role). As Gillian pointed out . . . I do speak in complete sentences ...sometimes.
The clubs was hype (as for the Disappearence card being thrown around I say folx didn't look . . .(what ya thought ya saw ya did not see - Will Smith . . . Men in Black)
I capped the glorious weekend by traveling to San Antonio where I met up with Mr. Brian. That brother is kooler than a fan man . .Kooler than a Fan.
Bar B que was great . . . . I was too stuffed . ..I see I have to get back to San Antonio more too . . .Pam, Brian and My other friend John Holding are down there.
This is a great thing to me . . because I know if ever I'm in Detroit, Fort Worth, Dallas, San Antonio, California, College Station, Fayetteville, Chicago etc. . . . .I won't be alone and I have family there. Those posts of "I'm coming through...who in the area. ." ARE NO JOKE . . . folx will meet ya and I say nine out of 10 . . no, 99 out of 100 times. . you WILL have a good time or at least an interesting one.
I can't say I'm getting teary eyed here but I do feel a nice innner peace. My problems. . . may be all around but I have the strength to move on.
Rick, David Lee, Gillian, Cynthia (I missed ya this go around . . .. I heard about them shorts ;) ), Ywanda, Rick's Family, and all the other Dallas folx, thanks.
Here is my story:
I was not gonna go I said . . I didn't have the money . .My car was shot and transport was nonexistant on a few of my infrequent visits to the net . . . I saw offers of places to stay ...EVEN A TICKET (I was so moved by this). I got calls . . LONG DISTANCE CALLS to my house. . . to just say hi and keep my spirits up. I said F*CK IT . . . HOW DO YOU SPELL OMEN. O-M-E-N. So I worked my Friday shift from 6:15 pm . .to 6:15 a.m. Saturday morning. My original plan was to go straight to the bus station but I didn't have Rick or anyone's number. I looked through a bunch of old files, had made pleas on the net . . . Until I found it I knew I was meant to go. . . I called Rick and gave him fair warning :)
I got my mom to drop me at the bus station and rode for the 4 hours. . . sleeping on the way (mind wondering what awaited me ). I get off the the bus looking tore up from the floor up . . . went straight to Rick's house in my traveling clothes. . . .(no one seemed to notice/mind . . just as well. It's kinda close to the real DJ LOOK) and the rest is AASNET HISTORY.
I'm a very empathic person semi-cameleon like in that I adjust to the climate and personalities around me to a limited extent. The positivity and energy in the air at Rick's house is enough to last a life time (man, the year is looking up already).
Take care folx. . .
"Like the tree standing by the water, I shall not be moved . . " (away from my aasnet family)
Omen River
"next year . . . WE MAKE SHIRTS!!!!"
Big Ups to POPPA JONES!!! He is the ULTIMATE in a HOST....he is the host with the most........
Thanks a million Rick (I can have a REAL ESTATE SALE!! ) ;P Those at the gatherin' know what that means!!!! Your heart is as big as the benz!!!!!!!!
It was ALL MY PLEASURE!! I can say that this weekend was filled with people that I hope and PRAY will be in my life for a very long time.....and thanks to all those who stated that the pictures on the page did not do me justice!!!! I just needed somebody else to know that !!!!!!!
>>> Pamela Tyler >>>
GILLIAN: Girl, I was hanging on your every word! Made me go home and rethink my life. Really rethink my life! Now I know why God allowed me to go to the gathering! *hugs* Thank you Sista!!
Awwwww shucks Pammy....[sniff-sniff] I was truly touched by this comment....but I tell you what....the best part of our conversation is that you all made me feel free to express myself....and I didn't feel as if I would be attacked for my admissions or observations.....each conversation enriches my life and as I open myself up to be read like a book I too learn from reading others.....the meditations of my heart have definitely been positively impacted by the encounter......hopefully, this weekend was a snapshot for the future of our interactions....
> Pamela Tyler >
I was truly blessed to be able to hear Gillian speak. Girl, I'm telling you. I was hanging on her every word. That's what a great speaker does. When they talk, EVERYONE listens! That was Gillian! Gillian, thank you again!
TWIN....no need to thank me.....some funds will do...:), but seriously, you all have made it possible to share myself and from the interaction I have learned more than words can ever express......that's what sistas are for.....your pain is my pain....let me know if I need to send you a book list....that's where I got some of my help......
>>> Melinda Johnson >>>
I must tell this, yesterday when I got home I called all my Dallas family to let them know I made it in...among those who I called was my sista Gillian...we talked and I guess she sensed that something was bothering me...later that evening she called and talked with me....such a great sista she is...I want to just say thanks sista for our your words of wisdom :-D
She even asked homey if he was serious....In TEXAS we don't play!!!!
>>> Melinda Johnson >>>
Yeah, she was really tickled ;-D
>Sandy Jones
>One of my favorite moments was...I got CARDED at the club. It was so funny. Still can't believe it.
That is sooo sweet...tell Mrs. Lisa we enjoyed kickin' it with her!!!!!
>>> Lisa >>>
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to tell you guys that I enjoyed meeting all of you. All of you left a impact on me. It was like a family reunion.
It's the BOMB !!!!!!!! : )
ALL OF Y'ALL ARE EVEN GREATER PEOPLE IN PERSON..... It was a pleasure meeting everybody...
P.S. to all those I destroyed in Dominoes..... don't take it personal... it's a funkytown thang.......
-----Original Message-----
From: Michele
Well, umph! I may go "no mail" cause I don't wanna hear about all the "fun" you all had.
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to tell you guys that I enjoyed meeting all of you. All of you left a impact on me. It was like a family reunion.
Melinda you are truly a wonderful person.
Gillian, you forgot your child (DeDe) I told her you have a corner cleaned
out for her.
Ywanda and Sandra, I truly enjoyed being in your company.
Yolanda, you finally stopped calling me Mrs.
Cynthia, you are still as nice and sweet as ever, it was fun meeting your
friends. I hope you had fun at the company picnic.
Roz, it was fun seeing you again and meeting your husband. Tell Mona hello.
Jazzy, it was fun meeting you and your family, keep up the good work.
David and your cousin, my son is ready to play bones.
David Woods you are always welcome.
Jeffrey and Samantha, just leave Leah with me and make another one.
Sandra and DJ, I heard about the disappearing act (they just didn't look
hard enough).
If I left anyone out, please forgive me. Till I see y'all again,
Last updated: 08/97