Gratitude

[shawn622]

See... Its YOU guys, the guys that i communicate with and see here every day for the past week, that i am more or less talking too. Where is mick??? Thanks to all of you for everything. There is more proof of humanity at its best on the thread i started entitled "Pipe I Like.. Opinions Please." where a certain Kabong Gives me a peterson. The thread is worth a read, and i think everyone here has posted on it, but even the responses to Kabongs generosity are awesome. Other sites you may find people geing jealous, or having a "smart ass" comment to follow addressing my situation right now, or why didn't Kaboom give the pipe to them, or even a passive agressive response. Humanity is very jacked up. I have told a couple of people my story of my last 6-7 years. You would not believe what people are capable of. Well i guess the guy eating the other guys face is pretty solid proof of how humanity has evolved, or regressed rather. Kabong, i am also glad you said something here of Gods Grace. I didn't want to post about my religious views, but i was saved in '07 and am very much a real, church attending christian. But my faith has been tested completely. I had questioned God as to why he was allowing all these bad things to happen to me. I think maybe he was trying to get me to lean on him more. But the people here make me see him at work. Not trying to turn this into a religious thread. I'm not sure it's even appropriate here. If anyone wants to know my story, PM me and ill copy and paste it from another PM. It's pretty intense. Thanks for the responses guys!!!

 

[kabong30]

I heard this one the other day and it sounds a little trite, but I felt that it is mildly clever:
“When you are going through a hard time and wondering where God is, remember the teacher is always quiet during the test.” -Unknown
And don't get too excited about the pipe, wait till you smell the thing! LOL (I'm kidding, of course) It's not a big deal, buddy, just helping out. You keep building up my ego and I'm gonna wind up giving away my whole collection!
And if you don't get me your address so I can ship this thing, I'm gonna start spamming your message box with LOLcats.

 

[crpntr1]

where is Mick?

Its past 3 here in TX...he should be preping to drunk dial Baron....

 

[shawn622]

Hahahhahahaha both of you. I sent my address 2x to you Kabong. I'll send it in a new message. thanks!!!

 

[baronsamedi]

Part of the gift of Salvation is the understanding that the world is still going to suck unless we choose to change it, both for others and ourselves.

 

[shawn622]

Ok, I checked my sent box and sent you the address 2x kabong. Let me know if you got it please!!! Baron, my mom says the same thing almost verbatim.

 

[shawn622]

More gratitude going out to a great guy!!! Cigrmaster found it in his heart to send me a care package. I have to say this gut don't play. I got my nail today and there was this 6x12x9" box. I opened it up and it was slammed full of like 2lbs+ assorted tobacco and in the middle of it all a charaltan's made 4402dc!!! needless to say i was like a kid in a candy store... Thanks a lot buddy :D

 

[cigrmaster]

shawn, you are more than welcome, I hope you enjoy the tobacco and the pipe.

 

[kabong30]

Yup, your pipe is out the door.

 

[shawn622]

My stinking spelling was all jacked up in my prior post. Forgive me. I had a big day yesterday. Tried like 10 tobaccos. My mouth is raw. lol I'm taking today off. Not happy about it either. Anyway, thanks both of you!!!!

 

[numbersix]

Nice thread Shawn. I am really new here, but I too have been impressed with the friendliness and especially the genuine desire to help on this forum. Most forums these days are a bit snarky, you need to be on your guard all the time. Not feeling that way here.
Sending out my thanks once again to everyone who's helped me and others with suggestions and encouragement!

 

[crpntr1]

Shawn your package went out yesterday, you should have it tomorrow.

 

[baronsamedi]

I find it's perfectly OK to be snarky, a smart ass or even a snob as long as your heart's in the right place and you do right by others. That alone transcends your political leanings, religion, musical taste or most other things that would usually divide people and it's one reason I continue on here.
Of course keeping things like politics and religion out of the discussion is quite helpful in that respect.

 

[shawn622]

Thanks Chris!!! Numbersix, you are very right. I Have yet to see any real drama here. There was a guy kicking up dust about chemicals in tobacco, but it was snuffed out quickly. The moderators are swift and fast about preserving the integrity of the site. If you step out of line, or don't follow a rule, they address it. They do it in a courteous manner too. The moderates are hands on too. They don't come off as enforcers. I have never felt uncomfortable with anyone's actions, or felt even the slightest need to block another member like on other sights. It's all pretty laid back. Everyone goes out of there way to make you feel dood. Thats why this site works. People are looking out for you, not themselves. It's a really Christian concept. Proof positive that the golden rule works: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". ::

 

[theotherspace]

Got to agree with the sentiment, I don't normally bother with forums due to negativity and in fighting. Obviously this is the exception. I always enjoy checking on the forum, seeing what you guys (& gals) are up to. The generosity and kindness I have found here keep me coming back, and learning about my hobby. Thank you all!

 

[shawn622]

More gratitude going out to Chris... Got your Care package this morning and got to say that i love the pipe... It's a beast man It was my first bowl of the day... Thanks for the tamper too. I have been using a tiny screwdriver with the finger base as my tamper/pipe tool. I'm making a thread about my screwdriver pipe tool. It worked perfectly though, but yours is official :lol: I'm making it my morning pipe. Great tobaccos too. Well, I can always use some more 1Q, I smelled the others and they smell great. I like how you labeled them to including the type of tobacco. I am figuring out the differences, but having the type on the bag helps. Im still trying to figure out the difference between Balkan and English. I'm definitely liking the Newminster English blends i bought as with my tobacco allowance this month. My mom bought me a sterling silver clad pipe off Ebay. Its pretty wild looking. Definitely collectible.

 

[shawn622]

Not sure what happened to that post. I added the other 3 pix in an edie and it put them ahead of the text. Maybe a mod could fix it......... I fixed it....

 

[crpntr1]

No problem, I thought it might help you figure what's what. That's what I have had trouble with. Can't help with Balkans, not sure I've ever tried one even.

Enjoy ::

also that pipe being a pot shape, English seems to smoke extra well in it. And the light rustication was done by jasongone, a member here.

 

[shawn622]

Well I'm going to send you some today then chris. I have your address ::

 

[shawn622]

Ok... My list keeps growing... Two more additions to my list of People who have been AWESOME!!! Baronsamedi... This guy.... I Asked him if I could send him some Balkans and English blends. I'm trying to give back to the community. Anyway, I sent him some samples thinking I had given a little back. I get my mail this morning and there is a box. I knew from the return addy that it was baron... Inside was a tin of Davidoff Royalty, and 6 large samples of various other lovely tobaccos including the famous Penzance, and Magnum Opus. Then There was a very nice wooden tamper and a really cool clay pipe. Great stuff Baron!!!! Thanks!!!