being friends is about sharing our lives with others

I am honored to share my life with most of the OPP ers

to Slat,Poppa ,Linda,Auntie; Arch,
wfoc,np,willy,bahmer,Don g,Paul,hemiman,carol,Bear K,Searching and many others

Friends stick together
til the end
they are like a straight line
that will not bend
(Emily Thurston)

Friendship is one of life's greatest treasures

friends are there to make you laugh when you are down

I know that we are only friends via the internet
but you are each very important to this old man as his long life winds down
thank you each and every one for the laughs and the stories that go to my heart

here is a poem by Margery Wang(hope you like it)

I remember the day we met
we were too shy to say much at all
it's funny to think back to that time
because now we are having a ball

they say true friendship is rare
an adage I believe to be true
friendship is something I cherish
I am so lucky to have you

our bond is special
unique in it's own way
something irreplaceable
it's more and more each day

we've been through a lot together
in so little time we've shared
i won't forget the moments
that you've shown how much you cared

friends are forever
especially the bond we possess
I love your fun filled personalities
you never fail to impress

the world could use more people like you
it would be a better place
I hold dear everything about you
you're someone I could never replace

you are always there for me
when my spirits need a lift
I cant thank you enough
you are truly an extraordinary gift

you are everything to me and more
I cant express that enough
life is a treacherous journey
and without you it would be more tough

our story will continue to grow
with every passing day
because with you by my side
everything will be okay

you are dear to me
I hold you in my heart to the end
I will always be there for you
and you will always be my friend

More correctly written, "Should that not be geekete?" Or "Should not that be geekete?"

Contractions....contractions....

Did you know strangers are really just friends waiting to meet??

Internet friends you say??

Does my knowing you from inside your heart first, rather than your appearance change?
Do I value you any less a friend because you are my internet friend?

Do I see the person and soul you have through your eyes as expressed here
Will anything you feel change because you are my internet friend??

I think not
I know not as a matter of fact...

Friendships develop because we like the person that is
Friendships stay because we value that person just as much

You are my friend
Not just my internet friend
but my true friend

I know this because I feel you
I know you will stand with me, not against
I know the heart you give to all of us
and I love the man you are...

Yes, my friend you will always be.....

Thank You bobby..A beautiful soul you truly do have!!!