Ode to a Forum
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Ode to a Forum
I didn't think much about anything the first time I saw you, other than you were there, soft spoken and wearing a t-shirt. You seemed small in stature but big on detail. I was at your mercy and I told you that the first time we spoke, not knowing what was wrong with my Rover 'this time'. We talked a long time about life and Rovers, where you grew up and what you had been through. I wanted to help but didn't know how I could contribute. I could feel your pain and see the person(s) behind the shield. I couldn't get you out of my mind after we had parted, wondering if you were going to be ok, if there was anything that I could do to assist. You had helped me and I wanted to help you.
I wasn't like this with any other forum. You were so convincing. It was obvious that you had either been thru a lot or that you were a well versed, rehearsed machine. I chose to believe the former and you stayed on my mind and in my person over the next year. My confidant, sighing in despair, told me to give up my mission of wanting to help. He didn’t have the patience for my passion and his passivity perturbed me to no end.So I put you on the backburner of my brain and went about my daily life, catching up from time to time with you as life permitted and when my Rover drove me crazy rather than down the road.
I always thought of you as a friend and was thankful for you that you held my hand when I needed it the most.You were always there and I felt like a major pain in your side, the annoying ‘tag along too-loo’ that was looking for help 24/7. Never having my act together, putting off fixes til the cows came home, and you were always there to answer my questions with respect, courtesy and kindness without another thought as to what was in it for you.
It’s nice to hang out where everyone knows your name. It’s nice to think that someone can like me for me regardless of my childish antics, idiosyncrasies or slightly perturbing behavior and off-topic rants. I feel that with you.So I thank you forum for being there for me. It’s a good ‘older brother’ feeling – feeling protected, like someone has my back, someone is looking out for me.
Respectively and appreciatively signed,
Ms. Slightly Crazy
I wasn't like this with any other forum. You were so convincing. It was obvious that you had either been thru a lot or that you were a well versed, rehearsed machine. I chose to believe the former and you stayed on my mind and in my person over the next year. My confidant, sighing in despair, told me to give up my mission of wanting to help. He didn’t have the patience for my passion and his passivity perturbed me to no end.So I put you on the backburner of my brain and went about my daily life, catching up from time to time with you as life permitted and when my Rover drove me crazy rather than down the road.
I always thought of you as a friend and was thankful for you that you held my hand when I needed it the most.You were always there and I felt like a major pain in your side, the annoying ‘tag along too-loo’ that was looking for help 24/7. Never having my act together, putting off fixes til the cows came home, and you were always there to answer my questions with respect, courtesy and kindness without another thought as to what was in it for you.
It’s nice to hang out where everyone knows your name. It’s nice to think that someone can like me for me regardless of my childish antics, idiosyncrasies or slightly perturbing behavior and off-topic rants. I feel that with you.So I thank you forum for being there for me. It’s a good ‘older brother’ feeling – feeling protected, like someone has my back, someone is looking out for me.
Respectively and appreciatively signed,
Ms. Slightly Crazy
Last edited by landlover_1; 05-21-2014 at 10:00 PM.
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I like your summary and write up. I like people who are controversial and different from the crowd, it takes all kinds. I like to create controversy, to stimulate, to promote conversation and extend knowledge. I don't do smug self satisfied. I don't jive with 'know alls' who don't listen. I like to hear others opinions and experiences - it's the font of knowledge. I also like this website 'cos there's some clever people contributing to it. It promotes thought, ideas and hence, knowledge about more than Rovers.
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I like your summary and write up. I like people who are controversial and different from the crowd, it takes all kinds. I like to create controversy, to stimulate, to promote conversation and extend knowledge. I don't do smug self satisfied. I don't jive with 'know alls' who don't listen. I like to hear others opinions and experiences - it's the font of knowledge. I also like this website 'cos there's some clever people contributing to it. It promotes thought, ideas and hence, knowledge about more than Rovers.
Last edited by landlover_1; 05-24-2014 at 07:14 PM.
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You're right Dane. You've got to be 'special' to own and drive a Landrover. Don't ask what 'special' means I'm sure you can figure that one out. Some drive a Yaris or Prius, that's their choice, others are sadomasochistic and drive Rovers. Self flagellation.
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I'm not open to many people. I'm usually quiet and I don't really like attention (believe it or not). So if I like you enough to show you the real me, you must be very special. This forum is 'special' so isn't that special?
and Offroad and Dane.. I have NO idea what you're talking about
and Offroad and Dane.. I have NO idea what you're talking about