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Posted: 2/10/2002 4:38:23 PM EDT

Sometimes I forget that I may may be of more use to the members of this board by trying to help instead of trying to promote my own point of view.
Surprising as at may be, I have [b]much[/b] more to say than I let on, and on this board which I respect. I bite my tongue a lot.
If I can say that I have helped a newbie or someone else that asked for help, my day is made.
I have always regretted getting to arguments and flamers, but [b]never[/b] regretted helping another person.
Just a thought.

Posted: 2/10/2002 4:42:28 PM EDT

[#1]

wow - great post. What did you do?

Posted: 2/10/2002 4:46:45 PM EDT

[#2]

Well, simple, really. My Mom nearly died, and I started thinking.

Posted: 2/10/2002 4:56:27 PM EDT

[#3]

raf,

Sorry to hear about your Mom and what ever threatened her life, whether accident, illness or the actions of others.
But maybe we all should adopt your attitude and make ourselves available to our newbies and less informed members.
Good luck with Mom.

Beachboy

Posted: 2/10/2002 5:00:44 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks, Beach. She's doing great, thanks. But thanks especially for getting the main point.

Posted: 2/10/2002 5:26:05 PM EDT

[#5]

I've always found you helpful, and at times a calming voice. Experience is a great teacher, especially when we learn from the experiences from others.

Keep up the good fight!

Posted: 2/10/2002 5:36:54 PM EDT

[#6]

raf, the attitude you mentioned in your post is the type of attitude that used to be on the old board, and is part of what made it so good.

Kudos, and thanks for your willingness to start helping by sharing your knowledge.

Posted: 2/10/2002 5:38:29 PM EDT

[#7]

Thanks, Dscott. I'm calm because I learned how wrong a bad temper can lead one. I damn near killed a man for punching me in the mouth twice.
Next thing I knew, four guys were prying me off this Mafia-type, my hands around his throat. I could have destroyed my life at the age of 17.

Posted: 2/10/2002 5:49:11 PM EDT

[#8]

Thanks Don. Maybe I can be of more use to the Cause, and the Community by being a little bit less full of myself. No promises, just a firm intention.

Posted: 2/10/2002 6:05:23 PM EDT

[#9]

Well, you’ve already helped me, and you probably don’t even realize it.

You were they first person to respond to my first post, and you did so in a way that made me feel welcome.

Edited 'cause I can't spell

Mike

Posted: 2/10/2002 6:28:47 PM EDT

[#10]

Thank [i]you[/i] Flash. Don't think you'll get off so easy the next time, now that you're a member, and a regular... You're fair game now. [:D]

Posted: 2/10/2002 6:50:25 PM EDT

[#11]

Where the hell has Major murphy been?

Raf--are you really Major Murphy?

kidding...kidding....[smoke]

Posted: 2/10/2002 7:00:34 PM EDT

[#12]

Raf, sorry to hear about your Mother's situation, but great to hear that it's been resolved!

I have always found your posts to be on point and while I may not always agree with them (e.g. Andersonville...), I have always thought your views were honest, forthright, and helpful!

Eric The(JustWrongAsHell,OnOccasion!)Hun[>]:)]

Posted: 2/10/2002 7:02:04 PM EDT

[#13]

Sat, there are lots of members here I'd like to shake hands with. You're on of 'em.

Posted: 2/10/2002 7:08:52 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
Raf, sorry to hear about your Mother's situation, but great to hear that it's been resolved!

I have always found your posts to be on point and while I may not always agree with them (e.g. Andersonville...), I have always thought your views were honest, forthright, and helpful!

Eric The(JustWrongAsHell,OnOccasion!)Hun[>]:)]

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Thanks, Eric. One of these days, if you ever have cause to come up to RI, say the word, and we'll make you an officer in the RI Militia.

Posted: 2/10/2002 7:21:55 PM EDT

[#15]

Hey raf, if you really want to be a great help.....my truck sure could use an oil change.[}:D]

On the serious side I hope your mother is doing well.

Aggie1

Posted: 2/10/2002 7:29:09 PM EDT

[#16]

Thanks, Ag, but 5 qts. of 10-40 and a good filter, plus a little wrenchin' would be a good deal quicker. Much obliged, though.
Don't forget to shitcan the OEM air filter and get a K&N air filter. Trust me.

Posted: 2/10/2002 7:34:55 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Thanks, Ag, but 5 qts. of 10-40 and a good filter, plus a little wrenchin' would be a good deal quicker. Much obliged, though.
Don't forget to shitcan the OEM air filter and get a K&N air filter. Trust me.

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See there you go, being helpful already.

Posted: 2/10/2002 8:35:49 PM EDT

[#18]

It slipped out. Who knows, maybe I'll make an azzole out of myself somewhere else?

Posted: 2/10/2002 8:44:31 PM EDT

[#19]

Hey raf, to me, every word you spout here seems like a word of wisdom.

Yourself and thebeekeeper1's posts awlays rivet me.

[/asskissing mode off]

Seriously man, good work.

T

Posted: 2/10/2002 8:53:46 PM EDT

[#20]

raf:

Hope your mother (& you) are doing better.

Thought you might appreciate this:

Ways to become intimate with the divine intelligence, or God:

1) selfless service, doing good to others without a desire for personal gain. Even one act of selfless service everyday can bring a great
spiritual transformation.

2) Remembrance, remembrance of God, remembrance of our purpose in life, and remembrance through prayer and meditation.

3) Satsang: Satsang literally means a gathering of people seeking the truth.

I wonder if the gathering of people here at AR15 seeking the truth qualifies? Closer to God via AR15? I like it! Lord knows we strive to find the truth in a great many issues these days....

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