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Thought of the dayPosted at 04/05/2007 08:25:03 By David Steger 71
THE MAYONNAISE JAR and 2 CUPS OF COFFEE

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle,

when 24 Hours in a day is not enough,

remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items infront of him.

When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise
jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.

He then asked the students if the jar was full.

They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar.

He shook the jar lightly.

The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.

He then asked the students again if the jar was full..

They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.

Of course, the sand filled up everything else.

He asked once more if the jar was full.

The students responded with an unanimous "yes."

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured
the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling

the empty space between the sand.

The students laughed. "Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided,

"I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.

The golf balls are the important things -

God, family, children, health, friends, and Favorite passions --things that if
everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, house, and car.

The sand is everything else -- the small stuff.

"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued,

"there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.

The same goes for life.

If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have
room for the things that are important to you.

So...

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.

Play With your children.

Take time to get medical checkups.

Take your partner out to dinner.

Play another 18.

There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.

"Take care of the golf balls first -- the things that really matter.

Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.

The professor smiled.

"I'm glad you asked".

It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's
always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."








Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 04/05/2007 11:12:58 By Terrence W. Grant
Thanks for your message and now I see why your an honorary. It's good to see a little sanity on this site every once in awhile



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 04/05/2007 07:07:05 By Gaston Ruiz (1968)
David , loved it , because its so true......



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 04/05/2007 07:46:11 By Herb Stebbins(68)
David, if you would have said MAYONNAISE, COFFEE AND CIGARS I think you might have caught my attention sooner........You know...the basic food groups...LOL.
Your story tells it all.
Nothing like a story that puts life into perspective.
Sometimes it's easier to understand in the written sense and much harder to make it part of your life.
Hope all is well with you in retirement!
And by the way....find some some time for some more coffee. Herb
PS Always better with a Cigar!



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 04/05/2007 07:55:03 By Gaston Ruiz (1968)
Herb, my buddy from the Island , brought a few in last month , just like the ones I gave you....They were GREAT, just like you said ,,,,,,,a real knock-out......



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 04/06/2007 11:30:29 By Steve Aguilar
David
Fantastic message, and to the point!! I thought the story was awesome and I will pass it on.
Thanks for reminding me of the obvious, which is so often forgotten.
Sincerely,
Steve Aguilar



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 04/07/2007 09:40:11 By adams
David...although I never had the pleasure of meeting you....The Stag Brothers made a great choice.........

Your thought of the day was so true to life...

I really enjoyed the words and thought.

Billy



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 04/07/2007 10:32:21 By David Steger 71
GUYS I DO APPRECIATE YOUR THOUGHTS AND LOVE TO READ THE MESSAGE BOARD EVERY DAY. I ONLY WISH MORE BROTHERS, FRIENDS CAN CONTIBUTE TO THIS FINE SITE.

THIS IS WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT RENEWING FRIENSHIPS AND CREATING NEW ONES.

I AGREE WITH GASTON ABOUT WHERE ARE THE 70 GUYS?

THE GOLF POST IS GREAT TO WATCH, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT WILL BE SAID ON THE NEXT POST.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE GUYS GOING TO THE STAGS GOLF MATCH. HAVE FUN, DRINK AND EAT BUT MOST OF ALL RENEW THE TIMES YOU ALL FIRST MET AND WHY YOU JOIONED STAGS.

DAVID



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 04/09/2007 06:33:26 By Gaston Ruiz (1968)
David , hope all is well in the retirement world....those 70's guys did not exist, its all a hoax, Stags stopped in 69.



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 04/10/2007 07:12:13 By
They broke up in 73 not 69



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 04/10/2007 04:04:16 By Jim Kavney
Gaston, looks like you woke one of them up with that hoax remark. Those guys are so timid and shy they can't put there name to the post.

Maybe someday?



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 04/10/2007 06:34:55 By Gaston Ruiz (1968)
Jim, Are they really Stags??????????????there is enough of them listed on the site....Who are they????do they really exist??????????maybe not .....time will tell.......



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 05/09/2007 10:01:33 By Herb Stebbins(68)
"The 3 greatest gifts of moving on, are Forgiveness, Hope and the Great Beyond. After that perhaps peace can come. Peace will come."
Mary Chapin Carpenter



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 05/09/2007 11:17:27 By Tim Yero
Herb: Good thought but I think you can 'sing' about peace anytime you want; for Freedom you sometimes must fight...

Hence: Hippies VS Soldiers... they all win when at peace and all loose when not - the common ground is the Freedom they all share. Some will fight and some will sing about peace... good to listen to but doesn't do much good when those who defy the freedom of others are pointing a gun down your throat. (Or blowing up cities)...

Let's hear some Bob Dylan - that's better stuff!!! Lay Lady Lay!!! All Around The Watch Tower.

War is no fun for anyone and Peace is indeed rare.. we are all pretty stupid thinking we can have the best of both without protecting our interest and well being. Just ask someone who lives in Israel about how nice it is to live in fear of being blown up everyday. I would not live there and do not think you. me or anyone else wants 'there' to become 'here'. Think about it...

Ride on ... Peace Brother !!
Tim TDT65





Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 05/09/2007 12:41:24 By Herb Stebbins(68)
Tim, in the context of War and Freedom, I agree with you. Those words dealt more with personal relationships.
Bringing up Bob Dylan does provoke some thought.
Back in the 60's we had Dylan, Peter, Paul and Mary and Joan Baez, just to name a few. They were institutions in the clash against what most (the younger generation anyway) perceived to be right against wrong.
Like always, the poor soldier is stock in the middle, without the luxury of choice. And once again we have Politics at their best.
Through that period which included Kent State, we as citizens would stand up for what we believed in. Sometimes right and sometimes wrong.
I do wonder now if we as a nation have the right stuff. Time will tell.
Sense I pulled the pin on this live grenade, I will do what I do best...run for cover and quote from Forrest Gump..."That's all I've got to say about that."
In The Bonds




Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 05/09/2007 01:45:10 By Tim Yero
Herb:
Believe me - I know you better - you would not run from anything... You may be scared but would perform... (remember what Joe A. told you - "you're the QB so you pick the play!")

I definetly know you would do so. God willing, you won't ever have to make such a decision in real time.

Folk song wise I liked Laura Nyro and the best of all Joan Mitchell, they both had voices of Angels. Both of these ladies wrote and sang some wicked little tunes that are keepers. Laura died a couple of years ago (wrote and sang "Eli's Comin" made more popular by 3 Dog Night).. Dylan was a drugged up clown but really did i.d. the times with the lyrics and music he wrote.

My number one favorite folk song heroes were Richie Havens and Fred Neil I met richie Havens in the Grove once during the 66-67 - a true marvel with a unique sound... Fred was a little older but absolutely fantastic...

I liked Joan Baez for her voice but only for some of the songs she sang which were not her own lyrics - she basically pissed me of with her anti war BS... anti war songs when you are in the war yourself is devastating to moral.. so are people like Joan Fonda, Ketchup Kerry and the huge jack ass Jessee J. These people should live in another country because to me they are all traitors and do nothing but bad mouth America out of their own ignorance.

lol Tim TDT65



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 05/09/2007 04:30:40 By Herb Stebbins(68)
Tim, I love Richie Havens too. He played a big part in Woodstock.
I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying this CD.
You're good!!
Make sure you send that picture of the Polish Airliner out to a few of the Brothers.
I will make a copy of it to put up in United's Flight Operations Office in Chicago. Garcia has impressed upon me the importance of Political correctness, so I hope it doesn't offend any of our 5000 Polish pilots. LOL.



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 05/10/2007 07:45:15 By Tim Yero
Herb:
There are a lot of Polish pilots according to my info. (With the exception of the Irish who are very strict on flights as they are all police academy flunkees), the Polish can't fly very well and get lost a lot; but they can flirt very well with the attendants and drink with the best of them on layovers - so they fit right in.

Did I mention how well they 'Polka' with those lovely sounding accordians? - guess not.

LOL Tim TDT65





Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 06/15/2007 06:49:46 By Ivan Lopez
BUZZARD



If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner. The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10 to 12 feet. Without space to run, as is its habit, it will not even attempt to fly, but will remain a prisoner for life in a small jail with no top.



BAT



The ordinary bat that flies around at night, a remarkably nimble creature in the air, cannot take off from a level place. If it is placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is shuffle about helplessly and, no doubt, painfully, until it reaches some slight elevation from which it can throw itself into the air. Then, at once, it takes off like a flash.



BUMBLEBEE



A bumblebee, if dropped into an open tumbler, will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the top, but persists in trying to find some way out through the sides near the bottom. It will seek a way where none exists, until it completely destroys itself.



PEOPLE



In many ways, we are like the buzzard, the bat, and the bumblebee. We struggle about with all our problems and frustrations, never realizing that all we have to do is look up.




Sorrow looks back, Worry looks around, But Faith looks up. Live Simply, Love Generously, Care Deeply, Speak Kindly and Trust in those who care about you.



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 06/19/2007 11:42:10 By steve Aguilar
With fathers day having passed so recently, I wanted to share this thought , the author of which is unknown. The most valuable inheritance a father can leave his children is his good example, I salute all you fathers, and you muthas too!
Much Love,
Steve Aguilar



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 06/24/2007 07:51:24 By Gaston Ruiz (1968)
Today is ok, tomorrow may be too late....reach out and reach someone.....time is shorter than we think,,,it only takes a minute to connect and say I love to someone....oo-ooo



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 06/25/2007 10:43:55 By sylvia atwood
I LOVE YOU GASTON. SA



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 06/25/2007 04:55:23 By Gaston Ruiz (1968)
Thanks Sylvia , love you too.....hope I get to meet you someday.00-000



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 06/26/2007 04:19:56 By Terrence W. Grant
Sylvia....what is all this stuff?



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 08/22/2007 09:20:53 By Ivan Lopez
Earth Status Report - 2007


If the population of the Earth was reduced to that of a small town with 100 people, it would look something like this:

57% Asians
21% Europeans
14% Americans (northern and southern)
8% Africans

52% women
48% men

70% coloured-skins
30% caucasians

89% heterosexuals
11% homosexuals

6 people would own 59% of the whole world wealth and all of them will be from the United States of America

80% would have bad living conditions
70% would be uneducated
50% underfed

1 would die
2 would be born
1 would have a computer
1 (only one) will have higher education


When you look at the world from this point of view, you can see there is a real need for solidarity, understanding, patience and education.

Also think about the following :

This morning, if you woke up healthy, then you are happier than the 1 million people that will not survive next week.
If you never suffered a war, the loneliness of the jail cell, the agony of torture, or hunger, you are happier than 500 million people in the world.

If you can enter into a church, mosque, temple, synagogue or any other holy place without fear of jail or death, you are happier then 3 million people in the world.

If there is a food in your fridge, you have shoes and clothes, you have bed and a roof, you are richer then 75% of the people in the world.

If you have bank account, money in your wallet and some coins in the money-box, you belong to the 8% of the people on the world, who are well-to-do.

If you read this you are three times blessed because:
1. Somebody just thought of you.
2. You don't belong to the 200 million people that cannot read.
3. And... You have a computer!


As somebody once said:

- Work as if you don't need money,
- Love as if you've never been hurt,
- Dance, as if nobody can see you,
- Sing, as if no one can hear,
- Live, as if the Earth was a heaven.




Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 08/22/2007 08:05:33 By David Steger
Ivan, well said and it is true.



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 08/22/2007 09:53:18 By Steve Aguilar
Ivan,
I think what you have said goes to the heart of the matter. Live every day as if its your last, and enjoy every moment as if there will be no more. This is very sage advice because when it comes to duration, there are no guarantees. We are truly blessed to live more comfortably, in superior housing , while eating better, and living more contentedly with more free time than 99% of the worlds population. What more do we want or need. Turn to your partner in this glorious life, wrap your arms around her, and thank the lord for our many blessings.

Much Love,
Steve Aguilar



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 08/23/2007 07:14:44 By Herb Stebbins(68)
Thanks Ivan!



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 08/23/2007 02:31:12 By Ivan Lopez
YOUR GARDEN

Found this one interesting and felt like
sharing! Cheers
I.L.

How To Plant Your Garden

First, you Come to the garden alone,
while the dew is still on the roses....

FOR THE GARDEN OF YOUR DAILY LIVING,
PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS:

1. Peace of mind
2. Peace of heart
3. Peace of soul

PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH:

1. Squash gossip
2. Squash indifference
3. Squash grumbling
4. Squash selfishness

PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE:

1. Lettuce be faithful
2. Lettuce be kind
3. Lettuce be patient
4. Lettuce really love one another

NO GARDEN IS WITHOUT TURNIPS:


1. Turnip for meetings
2. Turnip for service
3. Turnip to help one another


TO CONCLUDE OUR GARDEN WE MUST HAVE THYME:


1. Thyme for each other
2. Thyme for family
3. Thyme for friends

WATER FREELY WITH PATIENCE AND CULTIVATE WITH LOVE.THERE IS MUCH FRUIT IN YOUR GARDEN BECAUSE YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW





Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 08/24/2007 01:49:05 By Adams
Aman, Brother Ivan...........!!!!!!



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 08/24/2007 07:19:30 By Steve Aguilar
Ivan,
You are tearing me up. Ripping my heart out by the roots. I don't know what to say other than a grateful thanks for the guidance, and these reminders of what is really important. These thoughts are an Inspiration !!!!
Aggie, my local nickname



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 09/05/2007 07:47:35 By Herb Stebbins(68)
Remember that when you can't give anything else, you can always offer comfort and encouragement.



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 09/07/2007 06:28:48 By Gaston Ruiz (1968)
while you are sitting on the lap of luxury,don't forget luxury can un-expectectly stand up......



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 09/18/2007 06:12:48 By Gaston Ruiz ( 1968 )
After watching todays Memorial , for our fallen Officer in Miami and My wife comming home and telling me she lost her friend to Cancer today... I wish you all will take the time to pick up the phone and call someone and let them know how much you love them ...Family included ....Guys and Gals time is shorter than you think....



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 09/18/2007 07:29:50 By David Steger
Gaston, thanks that is what I would like friends and family to do. Reach out to someone you have not spoken to and tell them hello, I love you or I miss you. What ever will bring them closer.





Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 09/21/2007 09:04:08 By Ivan Lopez

Everyone is in a hurry to scream "racism" these days!

"In what aisle could I find the Polish sausage?"

The clerk looks at him and says, "Are you Polish?"

The guy (clearly offended) says, "Well, yes I am. But let me ask you something. If I had asked for Italian sausage would you ask me if I was
Italian?

Or if I had asked for German bratwurst, would you ask me if I was German?

Or if I asked for a kosher hot dog would you ask me if I was Jewish?

Or if I had asked for a Taco would you ask if I was Mexican? Would you?

The clerk says, "Well, no!"

"If I asked for some Irish whiskey, would you ask if I was Irish?"

"Well, I probably wouldn't!"

With deep self-righteous indignation, the guy says, "Well then, why did you ask me if I'm Polish because I asked for Polish sausage?"





The clerk replies, "Because you're at Home Depot."

Cheers Brothers



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 09/28/2007 12:00:41 By Ivan Lopez
Keep reading to the bottom of the page -- don't stop at the feet (You'll
see).

Two traveling angels stopped to spend the night in the home of a wealthy
family.


The family was rude and refused to let the angels stay in the mansion's
guest room.

Instead the angels were given a small space in the cold basement.


As they made their bed on the hard floor, the older angel saw a hole in the
wall and repaired it.


When the younger angel asked why, the older angel replied,
"Things aren't always what they seem."


The next night the pair came to rest at the house of a very poor, but very
hospitable farmer and his wife.


After sharing what little food they had the couple let the angels sleep in
their bed where they could have a good night's rest.

When the sun came up the next morning the angels found the farmer and his
wife in tears.


Their only cow, whose milk had been their sole income, lay dead in the
field.

The younger angel was infuriated and asked the older angel how could you
have let this happen?

The first man had everything, yet you helped him, she accused.

The second family had little but was willing to share everything, and you
let the cow die.

"Things aren't always what they seem," the older angel replied.

"When we stayed in the basement of the mansion, I noticed there was gold
stored in that hole in the wall.

Since the owner was so obsessed with greed and unwilling to share his good
fortune, I sealed the wall so he wouldn't find it."

"Then last night as we slept in the farmers bed, the angel of death came for
his wife. I gave him the cow instead.


Things aren't always what they seem."

Sometimes that is exactly what happens when things don't turn out the way
they should. If you have faith, you just need to trust that every out come
is always to your advantage. You just might not know it until some time
later...


Oooo
Some people ( )
come into our lives ) /
and quickly go.. (_ /


oooO
( ) Some people
\ ( become friends
\_ ) and stay awhile...


leaving beautiful Oooo
footprints on our ( )
hearts... ) /
( _/


oooO
( ) and we are
\ ( never
\_ ) quite the same
because we have
made a good
friend!!


Yesterday is history.
Tomorrow a mystery.
Today is a gift.
That's why it's called the present!
moment... This is not a dress rehearsal!

(\ /)
( \ __ / )
( \()/ )
( / \ ) TAKE THIS LITTLE ANGEL
( / \/ \ ) AND KEEP HER CLOSE TO YOU
/ \ SHE IS YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL
( ) SENT TO WATCH OVER YOU

Brothers I'm always and forever

a friend to all of you, Cheers Ivan



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 10/03/2007 09:38:53 By Ivan Lopez
THIS MESSAGE FOR LADIES ONLY!

HUSBANDS FOR SALE! ALL IN GOOD FUN

"I LOVE YOU ALL"


A store that sells husbands has just opened in
Zimbabwe, where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates. You may visit the store ONLY ONCE !


There are six floors and the attributes of the men increase as the shopper ascends the flights.

There is, however, a catch .. You may choose any man from a particular floor, or you may choose to go up a floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building! So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband .


On the first floor the sign on the door reads:

Floor 1 - These men have jobs and love the Lord.

The second floor sign reads:

Floor 2 -
These men have jobs, love the Lord, and
love kids.



The third floor sign reads:

Floor 3 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, and are extremely good looking.

"Wow," she thinks, but feels compelled to keep
going.



She goes to the fourth floor and sign reads:

Floor 4

These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids,
are drop- dead good looking and help with the
housework.

"Oh, mercy me!" she exclaims, "I can hardly stand
it!"


Still, she goes to the fifth floor and sign reads:

Floor 5

These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids,
are drop- dead gorgeous, help with the housework, and have a strong romantic streak.



She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor and the sign reads:




Floor 6


You are visitor 4,363,012 to this floor. There
are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please.


Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store. Watch your step as you exit the building, and have a nice day!

This is the reason why we men love our ladies they all are one of kind and will change their minds at any time. Cheers, Ivan



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 10/03/2007 10:47:59 By Tim Yero
David:
Floor 6 should have been the ground floor!
Tim TDT65



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 10/03/2007 10:48:47 By Tim Yero
Meant Ivan, not David...Tim TDT6



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 10/25/2007 09:12:45 By Ivan Lopez
Enjoy:

HEALTH ALERT -- DANGEROUS NEW VIRUS:



There is a dangerous virus being passed around electronically, orally, and by hand. This virus is called Weary-Overload-Recreational-Killer(WORK). If you receive WORK from any of your colleagues, your boss, or anyone else via any means DO NOT TOUCH IT.

This virus will wipe out your private life completely.





If you should come into contact with WORK, put your jacket on and take two good friends to the nearest grocery store. Purchase the antidote known as Work-Isolating-Neutralizer-Extract (WINE) or Bothersome-Employer-Elimination-Rebooter (BEER). Take the antidote repeatedly until WORK has been completely eliminated from your system.

Cheers, Ivan




Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 11/21/2007 03:56:11 By Gaston Ruiz ( 1968)
May all have a safe and joyous Thanksging day tomorrow,say a prayer for those loved ones no longer with us and for those in need.......God bless you all....



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 01/21/2008 06:16:31 By Gaston Ruiz (1968)
Thinking about you all ,more than ever...Gastonnnnnnnnnn



Thought of the dayPosted at 09/15/2008 09:52:45 By Tim Yero
I visited my ailing brother Jeff in Georgia this weekend... there is no saying how long he (or any of us) have left... This is from me, for him and all my STAGS Brothers...

Tim TDT65


SLOW DANCE

Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go-round?
Or listened to the rain as it slaps on the ground?

Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight?
Or even just gazed at the Sun into the fading night?

You better slow down. Don't dance so fast.
Time is short and the music won't last.

Do you run through each day on the fly?
When you ask “How are you”? Do you really hear the reply?

When the day is done do you lie in your bed,
with your next hundred chores running through your head?

You'd better slow down, don't dance so fast.
Life is short and the music won't last.

Ever told your child, “We'll do it tomorrow”?
And in your haste, not see their real sorrow?

Ever lost touch? Let a good friendship die?
Cause you never had time to just call and say, 'Hi'?

You'd better slow down, don't dance so fast;
Our time here is short, the music won't last.

When you run so fast to get somewhere,
you miss half the fun which is just getting there.

When you worry and hurry through your day,
it is like a gift you don’t open.... and thrown away.

You'd better slow down, don't dance so fast;
Your time here is short, the music won't last.
Your life is not a race so take it slower,
Hear the music, before the song is over.

Love, Tim...TDT65



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 09/15/2008 10:01:05 By Jerry '65
AMEN ! And, Thanks TimY !!!

Jerry '65



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 09/15/2008 11:25:14 By Mark Redwine
Tim,

It is a shame that it takes something drastic to make us take time to reflect on the precious things that can't be replaced.

Time with the ones that you care about is not infinate.

Thanks for the reminder and our prayers are with you, Jeff and your families.

Mark



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 09/16/2008 03:55:35 By Billy
Thanks Timmy..........Wise words and so true....

I miss a lot of old friends that aren't in my life any more for one reason or another........



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 10/02/2008 02:28:52 By
A woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost.She lowered her altitude and spotted a man in a boat below.'Excuse me,can you help me? I promised afriend I would meet him an hour ago,but I don't know where I am.'

The man consulted his portable GPS and replied,You are at 31 degrees,14.97 minutes north latitude and 100 degrees,49.09 minutes west longitude.'

She rolled her eyes and said,'You must be a Republican.'

'I am,'replied the man.'How did you know?'

'Well,'answered the balloonist,'everything you told me is technically correct,but I have no idea what to do with your information,and I'm still lost.Frankly, you've not been much help to me.'

The man smiled and responded,'You must be a Democrat.'

'I am,'replied the balloonist.'How did you know?'

'Well said the man,'you don't know where you are or where you are going.You've risen to where you are,due to a large quantity of hot air.You made a promise that you have no idea how to keep,and you expect me to solve your problem.You're in exactly the same position you were in before we met,but,somehow,now it's my fault.



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 10/14/2008 10:45:20 By Herb Stebbins(68)
I just got this from a Brother(Class of 65).
Thought I would share it.
It is in two parts but because of its length I will only print the poem.
Around the corner I have a friend, in this city that has no end, Yet the days go by and weeks rush on, and before I know it, a year is gone.
And I never see my old friends face, for life is a swift and terrible race.
He knows I like him just as well, As in the days when I rang his bell.
And he rang mine but we were younger then, and now we are busy, tired men.
Tired of playing a foolish game, tired of trying to make a name.
"Tomorrow" I say! I will call on Jim...Just to show that I'm thinking of him.
But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, and distance between us grows and grows.
Around the corner, yet miles away,
"Here's a telegram sir, Jim died today."
And that's what we get and deserve in the end.
Around the corner, a vanished friend.
Remember to always say what you mean.
If you love someone, tell them.
Don't be afraid to express yourself.
Reach out and tell someone what they mean to you, because when you decide that it is the right time, it might be too late.
Seize the day. Never have regrets.
And most importantantly, stay close to your friends and family, for they helped make you the person that you are today.

This might have been posted before on another thread before but reenforces what's really important.



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 10/14/2008 12:48:51 By Tim Yero
Herb: Great advice... I love you and all my Stags Brothers... you are all the very best.

Tim TDT65



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 10/14/2008 08:11:03 By old friend
Mr.Stebbins , your posting is so true....I read the site all the time and I wonder why some of your Friends and Brothers don't realize how short time we all have left.I read the post and I see the passsion you all have and wish more people can appreciate what you all cheerish....but I wish you from all age groups unite again as one and show the rest how im[ortant it is to maintain the past and love today as tomorrow may be to late///



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 10/29/2008 05:16:44 By Herb Stebbins(68)
PERSISTENCE...

"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent."

Calvin Coolidge



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 10/29/2008 05:25:37 By jack lamb
I am not sure that I would be quoting "Silent Cal" these days. His Presidency is stranger than today's economic climate. Some say he holds the record for most hours NAPPED by a President, Republican or Democrat.

He was known for his few words although supposed to be quite the orator for his day. A newspaper writer told him she had a bet that she could get him to say more than two words. His answer was "You lose!" She supposedly replyed when hearing of his death, "Who knew?"

Well, as one of our other brothers pointed out in an earlier email this week, We are getting the change of time, Halloween and the Presidential election all in one week. Kind of hard to decide which is scariest!!!!!!!!!





Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 10/29/2008 06:54:45 By Herb Stebbins(68)
Jack, I know very lttle of his Presidency. That is of no interest to me. I do love some of his quotes though. Some are very profound and others sound like he was totally out of touch with reality. I do like this one...."Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong."
Happy Halloween.



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 10/29/2008 07:32:31 By poor us
years ago a very old friend that was Black , told me .....we are not greatful to our people that try to make it in life' we still try to bring them down ..its not a white thing is within us to destroy our progress.... example- you take a large pot of hot water drop some crabs into it and as a few try to escape the hot water ,the rest will grab on and bring us back in....



Re: Thought of the dayPosted at 10/29/2008 08:12:42 By Jerry '65
WHO YOU BE !?! " poor us" don't do it !
Identify thyself Earthling !?!

Jerry '65






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