Apology to the ohana

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S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Tue, Sep 6, 2005 8:46 AM I simply want to apologize for my attitude lately. The accumulation of events of the past weeks and more has seemed to give me a bad attitude. I am hot under the collar. At this point, I can't trust my instincts. And I do not understand why really. Nor is TC the place to rumminate on it. I don't really want to post this because I don't want to draw attention to myself. Nor can I be sure this is the right thing to do. I DO NOT want any sort of pat on the back here. I just want to apologize for my attitude and say that I am going to refrain from posting my opinions on TC for awhile until I feel like I am back to normal. I don't know a better way to say that to everybody than this. There are much more important things going on here. I don't want to be a part of the problem on TC, or anywhere. I am usually a firm lighter of candles rather than a curser of darkness.
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7946	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Tue, Sep 6, 2005 8:49 AM Mid Life Crises??
S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Tue, Sep 6, 2005 9:09 AM I think I had that when I was 30, and again at 35... Maybe it's Bamboo Ben withdrawals... Are you gonna be in Florida in October????
P pablus Tiki Socialite www.thecrazedmugs.com Joined: Jul 23, 2003 Posts: 2163	P pablus Posted posted on Tue, Sep 6, 2005 9:35 AM You need more bitter drinks. Or is that more bitterer? What happens is the build up of 'sweet' causes a temporary lull in the "nice and easy" glands and culminates in an onslaught of "bother." I seen it on the Beverly Hillbillies once. Anyway - bittersweet drinks, like The Test Pilot, cause you to release less "bother" and bring harmony to your inner parts. Or "inards" as Dr. Granny called 'em.
STCB Sabu The Coconut Boy Tiki Socialite Carson, California Joined: Aug 20, 2002 Posts: 2807	STCB Sabu The Coconut Boy Posted posted on Tue, Sep 6, 2005 9:56 AM Thank Goodness! (Not specifically for the apology, mind you, but for the fact that you are changing your mind about leaving. I was getting really sad at the thought of you departing for greener pastures. I value your opinions and contributions. Please stay on awhile. And drink a Missionary's Downfall, per Pablus.) Sabu
S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Tue, Sep 6, 2005 9:57 AM I paraphrase Dr. Granny: "That's the one thing I like about this job... it drives me to drink."
T Thomas Member Lake Mojave Joined: Mar 15, 2005 Posts: 372	T Thomas Posted posted on Tue, Sep 6, 2005 11:45 AM I am usually a firm lighter of candles You light some very bright candles with your website. This page in particular had my wife and I laughing out loud: http://www.swankpad.org/spiegel/1969/index.htm I'd recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it and would enjoy a few moments' diversion. Highly entertaining!
S saxotica Member Joined: May 03, 2005 Posts: 213	S saxotica Posted posted on Tue, Sep 6, 2005 3:24 PM Hang in there, man. I'm sure you'll be fine. Just don't watch the news for a while.
TC Tiki Chris Member London Joined: Mar 24, 2002 Posts: 1542	TC Tiki Chris Posted posted on Tue, Sep 6, 2005 3:45 PM no worries ... take care
8T 8FT Tiki Tiki Socialite Kansas City, MO Joined: Nov 30, 2003 Posts: 1411	8T 8FT Tiki Posted posted on Tue, Sep 6, 2005 4:28 PM Whatever you are experiencing that has you feeling this way will pass. You are wise to realise you have not been yourself. And brave to be so upfront with us. I hope this doesn't read like a pat on the back that you didn't want. It's just that I wanted to reply and I guess I will close by saying that the true "ohana" of TC are some of the BEST people I NEVER met. Chin up my friend, we're here and we understand.
UJ Unkle John Tiki Socialite Middle-of-the-Ocean, TX Joined: Oct 22, 2003 Posts: 1217	UJ Unkle John Posted posted on Tue, Sep 6, 2005 4:33 PM Water under the bridge, brother. Things in your life will straighten itself out soon, and you'll be back to your old self.
C Caber-Net Tiki Socialite Manchester, CT Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 127	C Caber-Net Posted posted on Tue, Sep 6, 2005 4:44 PM No worries...we all be family
P procinema29 Member los angeles Joined: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 474	P procinema29 Posted posted on Wed, Sep 7, 2005 8:01 AM Swank, I have no idea what you are talking about, so I can't comment... But I just followed a link and went over to the Swank Pad, and it is a really neat thing you done there. It's good that you did that!
TW Trader Woody Member Tiki Manor, Forest of Bowland,UK Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2301	TW Trader Woody Posted posted on Wed, Sep 7, 2005 9:50 AM Happens to us all after a while........ In a way, it's kind of a compliment as it means that you feel comfortable here. Trader Woody
T tikivixen Tiki Socialite Vallejo CA Joined: Aug 28, 2002 Posts: 726	T tikivixen Posted posted on Wed, Sep 7, 2005 3:53 PM Frankly, I'm just glad I'm not the only one who, for whatever reason, goes through "major crabby spells." :) And I mean that in the nicest possible way. XO tikivixen p.s. This is NOT a pat on the back. Think of it as more like, uh, an ice pack for your neck and a cocktail on me.
B bananabobs Member Joined: Feb 16, 2003 Posts: 824	B bananabobs Posted posted on Wed, Sep 7, 2005 8:03 PM Its all good.
H hewey Tiki Socialite Sydney, Australia Joined: Sep 14, 2004 Posts: 4283	H hewey Posted posted on Wed, Sep 7, 2005 9:40 PM Fair enough. now back to our regular programming
F foamy Tiki Socialite The Land of Pleasant Living Joined: Jun 15, 2004 Posts: 597	F foamy Posted posted on Thu, Sep 8, 2005 5:30 AM Whoa, Swanky! Just took a short visit to your site. Checked out the Spiegle link and American Homes. Nice, nice, nice. One of the neatest sites I've been to for a long while. I'm definitely going back, it's right up my alley. As far as being crabby, I'm glad it's not just me.
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on Thu, Sep 8, 2005 6:19 AM Maybe it was that time of the month????...if so we understand.
M mrsmiley Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 3197	M mrsmiley Posted posted on Thu, Sep 8, 2005 8:01 AM Times like this are perfect for a golden opportunity to think about things!
PI Pomaika i Member Orlando, FL Joined: Jun 24, 2003 Posts: 209	PI Pomaika i Posted posted on Thu, Sep 8, 2005 9:41 AM We love you! Plus, your exotica mix cd that I bought is what I use to chill out to when work is eating me alive and I'm super crabby.
E Exoticat Member Hutikihi Island ~ near Seattle Joined: Feb 08, 2003 Posts: 481	E Exoticat Posted posted on Thu, Sep 8, 2005 7:44 PM I'm glad you are staying...it wouldn't be the same here without you, Swanky! p.s. I am going to pat pat you on the back because it does take strength to apologize regardless of who was right or wrong.

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