Been having a rough (stressful/sleepless) holiday season mostly due to 2 of my boys who are undergoing revolutionary "autism therapies", so I haven't been very focused nor am I as gushy as I normally would be, but here goes.

These unassuming gentlemen have certainly brightened my life with their friendship & added a bounce to my step thanks to their unselfish AND unacclaimed generosity:

JonR: As I previously- mentioned on another thread, bombed me with two HUGE packets of TastyKakes (is that spelling correct, Pablo? LOL), and some of the most expensive smokes known to man;

8Track: An "out of the blue" intro bomb full a collection of the PERFECT smokes for me- these delicious sticks didn't last long;

John Hays: Dave sent me an attractive array of his distinguished & tasty line;

MACS: A beautiful/very heavy onyx (?) astray/ lighter combination that I'm going to proudly display along with a classy collection of framed (mostly) Habanos' bands that he had sent me earlier;

Pablo: Too many bombs in the last couple of months- the last three included the COMPLETE collection of Ghurka cigars in a Stilton jar, all of the prestigious R&J sticks along with their commemorative ashtray, and lastly, the STUNNING 7-drawer, burl finish Pompeii humidor which is by far the nicest one that I have;

Rambo: Several very thoughtful bombs in the last month that included Habanos and domestic smokes that I've been wanting to try such as the Soprano and Aurora among others. This effervescent friend included his stock "ram" as safeguard for their passage;

Ruggie: Again another bro who is in a similar predicament to mine (children w/autism) but is considerate & determined enough to still bomb me several times in the last month- once at the prodding of the cantankerous, dog- naming winner, MACS (LOL) and the others times because he is simply a good friend. He has enclosed many top- drawer smokes along with Reagan memorabilia, food, and a speedy Gonzales dispenser. Andale, andale, ARRIBA!!! LOL!

In addition, I have also received countless prayers and support which are so important to the success of my boys' treatment.

You will NEVER know what this means to me. Thank you for being there.

I will not forget.

You have my word.

In addition to the above, I neglected to mention that Dup had also repeatedly gifted me with a large number of very good cigars.

His goodwill knows no bounds nor do his posts. LOL!!!

shhhhhhhh!

quiet!!

hope you get some well deserved rest brother.

or at the least

some

peace!

Bloody, it is well deserved. You are like a long lost uncle that we have been searching for. Very nice to know you.

hey let me Know when we should pitch in for your hair transplant

He's still got hair??

you lucky dog!......mine's gone on top!...it slid off to the sides!

Bloody, it was my pleasure.

I'm so happy all of us were able to make you holiday a little brighter.

God Bless you & your family,

Ram

ps Was a wonderful conversation this evening.

now THIS is a merry christmas thread! i had no idea that your boys had autism...what are the chances of 2??? i hope the new therapy is in fact revolutionary. you have got my prayers...as do the rugs.

Yo Blood:

You are the Grandfather that I never had, well actually I had two Grandfathers but they were old an crotchety (much like Rickamaven). LOL

Seriously, I put a high value on our friendship. I'll give you a call this week.

JonR

Holy Smokes!!!!! LMAO!!!

Grandfather(s), lost uncle, hair transplants-- how old do I look & sound???!!!

As soon as I can turn this wheelchair around, change my diaper, & figure out digital technology, I'm gonna post another picture of myself ya bastids.

Signed,

Methuselah (man of the javelin)

PS: Thanks for your thoughts/prayers Burgess, but it's not as bad as I make it sound.

Bloody, glad you got it and it made you smile.

You are like the step brother in law twice removed on my second cousin lumpy's side of the family that I misplaced during the 2000 new year's festivities in times sqare! Since we never found him, you'll do as a replacement for now.

BTW it's your turn to take great great granny yulekakke for a few months. I'll have cousin Wanda-lou bag up here stuff and put her on the greyhound. I got your snailer, she'll be there on Friday! Good thing she has family like you!

and as long as ya gots dat walker.....

your go'in places!

steel wheels keep in roll'in,

proud pappy keeps on stroll'in.

roll'in,

roll'in,

roll'in in the frontroom!

hehehe.

j/k

we know your not that incapasitated!

(javalin made of foam?)

Don't forget to Turnip the hearin aid.

let him put on his bi-focals so he can read that clearly now.

a n d s a y i t s l o w !

s o h e c a n u n d e r s t a n d !

Ha-ha, you guys so funny, I forgot to...

Hmmmmm, wait a minute...

It'll come to me.

Hey Ruggie, granma Yulekakke will be no bother.

My negro man-servant, Pierre Antwon (I think he's French), assured me that it would be no bother to hose us both off for our weekly baths.

man......can't even slam on the guy without him showing up to spoil the fun!

whadyado take an extra dose of geritol?

Dup, I'm gonna miss ya lots after I kill you.

So sad, but true. LOL!!

I'll put the poison in your bath soap.

That way there'll be no suspects after your biannual bath.

biannual?????

when was this mandated!

i need forms! in triplicate!! you can't just toss another bathing session in! it has to be planned...i'm a busy guy!

oh-boy.....now to reschedual.

Bloody... you know you're my big brother who's NOT in jail.

Don't go kill'n dup or i'll have to find yet another one to look up to.

A guy like you deserves all the good things that happen to him.

thank's for stepping in there MACS(SW)but...he's only

got a 50/50 chance in doing it...if it's biannual!

i might skip one!

HA!