03-27-2008, 05:33 PM
Location: Rahway N.J
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I AM THANKFUL: FOR THE WIFE
WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT, BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.
FOR THE HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME AND NOT OUT A T THE BARS.
FOR THE TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS.
FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED.
FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.
FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNU G
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.
FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE
FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.
FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH..
FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.
FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.
FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.
FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.
FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.
FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY
MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.
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03-27-2008, 05:41 PM
Location: Sheffield, England
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Yeah, that 'alive' feeling is pretty good.
Great post Brian.
03-27-2008, 08:03 PM
Location: Looking over your shoulder
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And for the arthritis in my hands and fingers
because it lets me know I’m typing too much in my CD postings.
03-27-2008, 08:07 PM
Location: southern california
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
BrianG
I AM THANKFUL: FOR THE WIFE
WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT, BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.
FOR THE HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME AND NOT OUT A T THE BARS.
FOR THE TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS.
FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED.
FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.
FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNU G
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.
FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE
FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.
FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH..
FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.
FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.
FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.
FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.
FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.
FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY
MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.
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i like it.
03-27-2008, 08:23 PM
Location: New Jersey
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Whats the deal?
Gee Wiz Brian, you sure are on a roll !!
Dude, have you gone all "deep & meaningful" I still liked the Life Lessons one from earlier regarding all that Sh it. LOL Keep up the good work
03-28-2008, 08:26 AM
Location: Rahway N.J
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
NewHomeHappy
Gee Wiz Brian, you sure are on a roll !!
Dude, have you gone all "deep & meaningful" I still liked the Life Lessons one from earlier regarding all that Sh it. LOL Keep up the good work
That's me ,I can be tough as nails or as fragile as beleek china
03-28-2008, 09:24 AM
Location: Texas
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Awesome Post Brian
03-28-2008, 12:42 PM
Location: Texas
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The Riverwalk is doing great!!! Thanks for the reps
03-28-2008, 12:44 PM
Location: Rahway N.J
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
The Man in SATX
The Riverwalk is doing great!!! Thanks for the reps
Spent many a night there while i was doing my AIT in the army while
i was stationed at Fort Sam.
03-28-2008, 10:44 PM
Location: Texas
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ahh Yes Ft Sam
Home of the medics!! it is all still here.. and the riverwalk is as busy as always!!!
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