FlaSoxxJim Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Oct 3, 2005 -> 03:15 PM) Pfff, screw YOU!!! I'm leaving on a plane in two hours to go collect my millions in Nigeria! Stay the hell away from my Nigerian millionaire-orphan-princess hottie!! She emailed me first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy! Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Stay the hell away from my Nigerian millionaire-orphan-princess hottie!! She emailed me first. So I'm thinking, if I ever need more information on Viagra or Rolex watches, this is where the experts come to post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 3, 2005 Author Share Posted October 3, 2005 I'm sitting in yet another training class, I'm never going to be potty trained. Anyway, good news, one of the only cool guys here is from Chicago. The really great news is he's a Cub fan. I had to tell what my favorite movie was. I explained my fav movie begins production tomorrow, The Sports Illustrated Official White Sox World Championship Video. Poor guy almost chocked. I mentioned Steve Bartman and half the class laughed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 The Duc is at the wheel and Rex Van KickAss is on the running board with a crucifix clutched in his ape-like hand. They go racing into the crowd, flash their headlights and throw the crucifix at the devil himself! That goat-headed dork decided to show up at the party, after all! Once the crucifix hits him, he disappears in a puff of smoke (wuss!) and Rex is beating down any cultists he can find. They scoop up Simon and Tanith, blast Stryper from the car's stereo and race off into the night (off to the niece's estate of course!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Kickass Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 The previous post is a proud owner of the Rex Kickass seal of approval. I dropped the van when I dropped my love for Stryper., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 If it's October... ...THEN WHY THE f*** IS IT SO HOT!?! I hate the friggin' heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 The wake was tough. Seeing someone your age there........it's tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy! Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 The wake was tough. Seeing someone your age there........it's tough. I’m sorry for your pain. When someone who’s just starting out in life turns away from it, it can be baffling. And a lot of anger is left intermingled with the grief for the survivors. It can feel overwhelming at first. Especially with the young or with those away at college without their usual supports, a suicide can spur others who are feeling vulnerable to contemplate similar behavior. I hope you’ll be vigilant with anyone you know who might fit that description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 is it weird to sing love songs to the picture of someone you love? you know, just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(Mercy! @ Oct 3, 2005 -> 08:13 PM) I’m sorry for your pain. When someone who’s just starting out in life turns away from it, it can be baffling. And a lot of anger is left intermingled with the grief for the survivors. It can feel overwhelming at first. Especially with the young or with those away at college without their usual supports, a suicide can spur others who are feeling vulnerable to contemplate similar behavior. I hope you’ll be vigilant with anyone you know who might fit that description. I'm doing the best I can. This just seemed to be the last resort for the guy. It was the 6th anniversary of a stroke that he had when he almost died. He'd gotten back to normal as much as could be imagined, except for a noticeable limp and some motor problems, but he seemed to be the same mentally. He apparently got into a fight with his dad and his old girlfriend, and then one day just put a gun behind his ear and pulled the trigger. I can't imagine how his mom felt when she found him in his room. Our entire grade is a support system because death seems to surround us. One of my friends and the kid's better friends growing up showed up as I left the funeral home, and said "It f***ing sucks in there, doesn't it?" I couldn't tell him any different. My buddy looked the same but at the same time he didn't, because the kid I knew was full of life, and I, along with others couldn't comtemplate him doing this. When I got there, I just stood in front of the casket, and talked to him without talking. I feel better for it now, but when someone like that dies it always eats at you. We talked to his mom and we could tell she seemed empty. Hell, the kid was a Bears fan to boot, as his obit mention his passion for "DA BEARS". I hate the Bears, but I expect them to win Sunday, just because. I'm going to the funeral tomorrow, and I'll probably feel the worst then. I never told him goodbye before going to college, cause you don't expect this. I've had three funerals before, so it's not like I'm good at handling this. I tend to remain stoic cause I want others to be comforted while I'm around, so it seems like something is right. This sort of thing tears you up, but I plan on being proactive about it, as my family and I plan to contribute to the memorial fund. I also plan on having another "talk" in the future, cause I think that's what'll help the most. I know people feign that they will committ suicide, but now I know I'll take it more seriously. Not that I didn't before, but this will eat at me for a while. Thanks for your thoughts. I just hope he went peacefully. He was an organ and tissue donor. That's the guy I know, who will go out of his way to help others, and I guess he did in the end. Rest in peace buddy, rest in peace. Edited October 4, 2005 by Heads22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpy2121 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I'm sorry for the loss of your friend Heads. It's always hard to lose a friend, especially that kind of way. Keep remaining strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I, too, am sorry for your loss. It does suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Heh, it's all I can do. I'm not big on emotions, but that suicide thread brought it to a head. Then I have it on shuffle on my iTunes, and the first song was a song I had about a guy shooting his friend in the head, and next was the MASH theme song with the words. I thought I could lose it at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 So you guys know if I'm a little b**** (moreso than usual) this is why. I'll be back to my Gage-bashing self soon enough, but today and tomorrow will be roughest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 QUOTE(Heads22 @ Oct 3, 2005 -> 09:56 PM) Heh, it's all I can do. I'm not big on emotions, but that suicide thread brought it to a head. Then I have it on shuffle on my iTunes, and the first song was a song I had about a guy shooting his friend in the head, and next was the MASH theme song with the words. I thought I could lose it at that point. Very few people can control when and how they die. Many people understand suicide for older people, facing pain from a terminal disease. Far fewer can understand mental pain, and suicide in someone so young. I'm not saying this isn't a sad, avoidable tragedy, I don't know your friend. Sorrow isn't forever, love is. And it sounds like your friend was well loved. Peace and prayers to you my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 QUOTE(Heads22 @ Oct 3, 2005 -> 06:44 PM) I'm doing the best I can. This just seemed to be the last resort for the guy. It was the 6th anniversary of a stroke that he had when he almost died. He'd gotten back to normal as much as could be imagined, except for a noticeable limp and some motor problems, but he seemed to be the same mentally. He apparently got into a fight with his dad and his old girlfriend, and then one day just put a gun behind his ear and pulled the trigger. I can't imagine how his mom felt when she found him in his room. Our entire grade is a support system because death seems to surround us. One of my friends and the kid's better friends growing up showed up as I left the funeral home, and said "It f***ing sucks in there, doesn't it?" I couldn't tell him any different. My buddy looked the same but at the same time he didn't, because the kid I knew was full of life, and I, along with others couldn't comtemplate him doing this. When I got there, I just stood in front of the casket, and talked to him without talking. I feel better for it now, but when someone like that dies it always eats at you. We talked to his mom and we could tell she seemed empty. Hell, the kid was a Bears fan to boot, as his obit mention his passion for "DA BEARS". I hate the Bears, but I expect them to win Sunday, just because. I'm going to the funeral tomorrow, and I'll probably feel the worst then. I never told him goodbye before going to college, cause you don't expect this. I've had three funerals before, so it's not like I'm good at handling this. I tend to remain stoic cause I want others to be comforted while I'm around, so it seems like something is right. This sort of thing tears you up, but I plan on being proactive about it, as my family and I plan to contribute to the memorial fund. I also plan on having another "talk" in the future, cause I think that's what'll help the most. I know people feign that they will committ suicide, but now I know I'll take it more seriously. Not that I didn't before, but this will eat at me for a while. Thanks for your thoughts. I just hope he went peacefully. He was an organ and tissue donor. That's the guy I know, who will go out of his way to help others, and I guess he did in the end. Rest in peace buddy, rest in peace. Alex, once again, I'm really really sorry for you and best wishes go out to you, his friends, and all his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Thanks. Time to move on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 I'm not going to start a new thread...but, I really hope 99 makes a green Freddy banner. ...if you want to strategically hide a broom in there, that's fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Oct 5, 2005 -> 09:20 PM) I'm not going to start a new thread...but, I really hope 99 makes a green Freddy banner. ...if you want to strategically hide a broom in there, that's fine by me. Showtime makes them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Kickass Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 I'm gassy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy! Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Please, I need help! Can someone work an intervention on me? I've become addicted to reading Red Sox message boards in the last couple of days. What a deliciously quilty pleasure. But a real time sink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Two interesting things for me. I got a call for a job interview yesterday (I am going today) and it looks like I might get put on a Crisis committee to help intervene in the Michigan City Area Schools contract negotiations with the teachers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Kickass Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Congrats on that committee dealy. How did you score that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 QUOTE(Rex Kickass @ Oct 6, 2005 -> 08:59 AM) Congrats on that committee dealy. How did you score that? The wife mentioned that I wanted to run for school board to the union reps. This contract negotiation is stinking mess. They haven't had a contract in 3 years (or a raise) and they are the 3rd lowest paid teachers in the state. So the administration made one offer of a 1% raise, the teachers turned it down, and the admin declared an impass. Its gonna get ugly. They have already started working on the media end of it, and I think that is where I am going to help. Some of the statistics they spouted even surprised me, and I was expecting the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Kickass Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Another Teachers strike mayhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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