Friendship and Christmas 2007

Posted at 12/24/2007 09:05:36

To all my brothers take time to reflect and understand this great bond we all have that is called Friendship. To all a Wonderful Holiday
and cherish all the wonderful moments with your families. Cheers, Ivan

this is dedicated to all of you....

~ A F R I E N D ~
A friend, is all of many things.
Most of which are smiles, laughter and tears.
Shared with you for many years..
Always there when needed, never offending.
Doing what's in need of being done.
Not overlooking, when you're hurting.
Nor criticizing, what you have done when you're down.
Reading what is in your heart, not the words you say.
A friend is all of these things and many more.

A friend in times of need, is difficult to find.
A pleasant way to ease your mind.
To know for sure you have one,
a milestone on the road of life.
Friends need not have riches nor material things.
Only A heart to share.
Smiles on their faces; when you meet.
The songs in your hearts play the same tunes.
Their smiles are your smiles.
Their laughter, your's.

Friends are able to empathize feelings of others.
For under the skin deep within,
We are all sisters and brothers.

Cheers, Ivan

Re: Friendship and Christmas 2007

Posted at 12/24/2007 09:07:25

By Ivan Lopez

Please share with us your thoughts of friendship
bonds. Cheers, ivan

Re: Friendship and Christmas 2007

Posted at 12/24/2007 09:58:23

By Carlos Villalta

For all of you ,my friends ,brothers and sisters

MERRY CRISTMAS!!!

cv

Re: Friendship and Christmas 2007

Posted at 12/24/2007 11:34:02

By David Steger

Wishing all Brothers, Sweethearts, Sponsers and friends a Merry Christmas. This is the time to enjoy the Holiday's and spend time with your family and friends.

For all those who are not with us please keep them in your hearts and say a prayer.

HO HO HO

David

Re: Friendship and Christmas 2007

Posted at 12/24/2007 11:36:14

By David Steger

Also, for those whose are serving in the military and for the men and women in blue, past and present.

Thank You, for making us safe.

Re: Friendship and Christmas 2007

Posted at 12/27/2007 01:34:39

By Ivan Lopez

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 AT 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 SNUG
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.

AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.

Cheers,

Re: Friendship and Christmas 2007

Posted at 12/27/2007 07:56:04

By Jerry '65

BRAVO Ivan,
Thanks for putting things into proper perspective!
I seem to take things too much for granted!

Love, Jerry '65

Re: Friendship and Christmas 2007

Posted at 12/28/2007 10:28:44

By Ivan Lopez

LIFE I AM THE NEW YEAR

Life I am the new year.
I am an unspoiled page in your book of time.
I am your next chance at the art of living.
I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last twelve months.
All that you sought and didn't find is hidden in me,
waiting for you to search it out with more determination.
All the good that you tried for and didn't achieve
is mine to grant when you have fewer conflicting desires.
All that you dreamed but didn't dare to do, all that you hoped but did not will,
all the faith that you claimed but did not have --
these slumber lightly, waiting to be awakened
by the touch of a strong purpose.
I am your opportunity
to renew your allegiance to Him who said, "behold, I make all things new."
I am the new year.

Happy New year to all you. For a Moment let us take the time to remember all those who have left us as they will always be in our hearts and memories forever.

Cheers, Ivan

Re: Friendship and Christmas 2007

Posted at 12/29/2007 06:29:50

By Gaston Ruiz( 1968 )

Having you all, in my life .. ... GASTONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

Re: Friendship and Christmas 2007

Posted at 01/01/2008 00:31:29

By steveaguilar

Dear Ivan,
YOU REALLY INSPIRE ME BRO. IM THANKFUL FOR THE CHANCE TO CONNECT OR RECONNECT WITH YOU, GASTON, BILLY ADAMS, JACKIE, MANNY, TIM, JIMMY BOZEK, RON SHAFER JERRY CARPENTER AND ALL OF MY STAGS BROTHERS WHO IVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF SEEING FACE TO FACE AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. IM LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING MORE STAGS BROTHERS IN PERSON IN THE FUTURE. YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO ME. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES.

SINCERELY,
STEVE AGUILAR

Re: Friendship and Christmas 2007

Posted at 01/01/2008 01:17:40

By Ivan Lopez

Steve,

I thought about you earlier last night the CATS to care of business congratulations. Thanks for your comments you are a special part of all us brothers now and always. Happy New Year

Cheers, Ivan Tu Hermano!

Re: Friendship and Christmas 2007

Posted at 01/04/2008 12:02:00

By Herb Stebbins(68)

My Wish for You in 2008

May peace break into your house and may thieves come to steal your debts. May the pockets of your jeans become a magnet of $100 bills. May love stick to your face like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips! May your cloths smell of success like smoking tires and may happiness slap you across the face and may your tears be that of joy. May the problems you had forget your home address! In simple words.. ...

May 2008 be the best year of your life!!!

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