My post is nearly a tribute to him, anyway. Where do you think I learned my 1337 attention-whoring skilz?
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That wasn't too long, Ralphie. It was great. I love the way these landmark threads are snapshots of Hatracker lives.
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Ralphie, it was very interesting to read your post after reading Slash's story. It's a good story about real life and people struggling against whatever odds.
You were an adorable little girl! You and Slash both make me laugh - and that's something I don't do enough.
((ralphie and slash and tina))
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I don't know whether it's comforting or sad to realize that someone with as much confidence and talent as you have (and I'm not talkin' Cheetos sister ) has so much self-doubt.
You know how much I love you, so I won't embarrass myself.
Something to remember when you're looking in the mirror: Only part of who you are comes from genetics. Your mom had a really tough first 18 yrs or so of marriage. (I can't even imagine being cowed enough to stand by and let my son feel like he was being deserted.) And being a mom myself, I imagine her biggest concern was helping your dad and you kids to be "happy". She had alot of demands on her emotional and mental reserves.
Your life is very different. You chose to marry a man who already treats you like a treasure he'll forever cherish. You, just being you, makes him happy.
You also have reserves that your mom never had. Not only do you have Dan, but Ty, who I'm sure will continue to stand between you and any possible harm.
You are very pretty. But much more importantly, you are extremely attractive. You have truly beautiful eyes and the warmth in your smile is inescapable. Still doubt? Just look in Dan's eyes and you'll see the uneditted image. It's pretty awsome, no?
Lastly, I read a recent study that shows that regular monkey-bumps are the natural equivalent to prozac. So you should be good for the next 50 years or so.
Simply put: you've always been a huge part of the Hatrack Experience for me, Ralphie. We haven't interacted directly very much, but I've been a drooling fanboy of your posts ever since I came to Hatrack . You're up there on my "people to admire" list (along with Slashy, for that matter), and your kindness, level-headedness and freaking HILARIOUS sense of humor mean a great deal to this community, and me personally. Heck, I still remember the first time you responded to something I said! Awesome post. Awesome person.
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Okay, now that I've posted my darned 3000th post (I wasn't going to, Toni...you talked me into it), I can say that I'm so glad YOU posted YOUR thread. And I'm glad that my brother is nicer (to me) than yours (is to you). The worst mine does is subvert my children. I don't think I could take monkey bumps.
Thank you for sharing so much Ralphie Love in one big package. And congratulations on 5,000 almost entirely deeply meaningful posts. If we could all just be as cool as you. Posts: 5948 | Registered: Jun 2001
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I know we didn't make a good start, back when I was a newbie, and there have been times I really didn't understand the ferocity of some of your replies, but lately I have come to really appreciate your posts. And now that I have read your landmark post...I just love the person who wrote that!
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Yup, I too remember the first time you responded to a post of mine - and it wasn't even anything important either, just the fact that it was you made it memorable.
::Raises glass:: To Toni, one of the most admired and loved jatraqueras. Posts: 1111 | Registered: May 2003
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Ralphie! I'm so happy I attached the forbidden link to an email before it was banned. I'm always interested to hear what you have to say now. I'm not on AIM and I wonder how you people who are can stand the plodding pace of the forum. I relate to the depression issues. The last 7 months I feel like I've gone back to being 14 (I'm 33)
Finally, I think I missed the explanation of monkey bumps...
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Toni, dollface, I started reading this yesterday and got called away for life-stuff and I kept thinking all night how much I wished i had finished it. So instead of getting up at 8 o'clock this morning to take a shower, i got up at 8 o'clock to read your post. I'm going to classes dirty for you, girl. That's how much I love you! (((Toni)))
How could you say that was too long? Mayhap I read too fast...but that seemed painfully short! Don't hesitate to add more if the mood strikes you. You *know* you have about 5000 people here who would want to read it.
Keep being you, girl. If i ever move to the West Coast I am totally visiting you, like, all the time. You can quote me on that.
Ralphie, you rock. You were the first Jatraquero to notice my existence - even claiming that I was funny! - which meant a lot to a fairly quiet n00b. Posts: 5422 | Registered: Dec 2001
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I want to thank everyone for their incredibly kind comments to me. I was going to make personal notes to everyone, and while you guys are more than deserving, the task was fairly daunting. So, I'll just say an in general thank you. I love all you guys.
I would like to make a special comment to the SoCal Hatrackers: Christine (LadyDove), Michael (Mooseman), Mike (saxon75), Sandy (NdRa), Rivka, Andre (foobonic) and all of their mates. You guys have been incredibly kind and hospitable everytime I've come down, and you hold a special place in my heart. I wish I lived down there.
No, scratch that. I wish you guys lived up here.
Kayla - Thanks for looking out for me on the typo thing. I ultimately did end up changing it.
ginette - You're right. We did get off to a very inauspcious start. But I want to thank you for your very nice comments in my Landmark Thread. I very much appreciate them.
To those 'rackers that read the post but did not make a post of their own for whatever reason (mostly due to not wanting to be part of the peanut gallery, I suspect) - If I didn't understand that, after the first sentence of my post, I would be a phenominal loser. Thank you for taking the time to read it.
To the Old Time Jatraqueros/as - You guys have consistently RAWKED my world for years now. I want you to know how much I've appreciated it. It's gotten me through times best left untalked about ( ), and I won't ever ever ever ever ever forget it. Well, I might forget it. But only if I lose my polaroids and tattooes.
To the n00bs - Thanks for spicing up the joint. New blood is way killer. I'm just kidding when I say things will go badly for you should you not be all about the Ralphie Luvin'. Hahahaha!
::glares and makes finger slicing motion over neck::
To everyone in-between: <3
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Uh-oh, a Ralphie-Luvin thread! Now THAT leaves me no choice but to raise my lurky head and add my share.
Ralphie, I wanna say, ... Oh well, just take all the nicest things said in this thread and consider them said again! Posts: 1045 | Registered: Jul 2002
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quote:If it were twice as long, I still would have enjoyed reading every word.
Hear, hear!
You know I am one of your many legions of admirers. I would have posted sooner, if I had not been out of town until late last night. Now I feel like some pathetic movie star stalker, standing in the back of the room while you bask in everyone else's adulation.
I hope you know I'm telling the truth when I tell you I think the world of you. I love the all too rare times I get to chat with you on AIM, and I hope to meet you and yours some day. I only wish I knew you better. I'm on AIM all the time, but I never seem to know where the Ralphie-lovin' party's at.
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Ralphie you are the coolest I loved getting to know you better. I look forward to your posts. They brighten my day!
Slash you are awesome too for sticking up for your sisters. Every sister needs a brother like you Posts: 1132 | Registered: A Long Time Ago!
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Great landmark, Ralphie. It's insightful the way you see the way all of your families influence, good and bad, helped make you into who you are.
Speaking of insightful, I was so relieved when you jumped into AIM chat with Boon and I a few mornings ago! While I would have muddled through as best I could, relationships are not my bag. I was struck with the way you penetrated to the core of Boon's problems and had concrete advice that I'm sure helped her. Not only are you funny, but you have a keen grasp of the human condition.
Now I know why Ralphie lovin' is a Hatrack tradition.
Also, sorry I was joking about speech impediments. Good thing you cured yours. :eviw waugh: Morbo Posts: 53 | Registered: Jul 2003
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All this, and she's kind, generous, and brilliant too!
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Ugh. Just what this world needs--another nauseating bout of Ty-worship. Has all my hard work has been in vain?
I’m not saying it wasn’t a great post, Tone; it was. (Especially the bit about the personality test. That was frigging hilarious.) I just think you might be due for another month or so of reprogramming.
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Katie is only jealous. Based on my observations, someone actually GOT to her with the baseball bat.
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But I assure you that any personal feeling of resentment I may have are completely overshadowed by my entirely selfless desire to liberate Toni from your evil influence.
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Ralphie, your beautiful writing puts me to shame. I wish I could express the deepest quandries of my soul as eloquently as you do. I wish you lived near me. You are an amazing woman, and I feel honored to be a little part of your life.
The pendulum does swing mightily for me today. It's September 11th, my birthday and also a depressing reminder of mortality and the lengths some people will go in order to make a point.
You, Ralphie, push me toward equilibrium. Thank you for modeling authenticity and living life close to the marrow. In these ways, I want to emulate you.
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