Let's Get Aquainted Florida!

[CrankyOldGuy]

Originally Posted by Stearns

Hmmm, wow, okay. Did something happen? I don't think weatherboi meant anything by his post, if that's what it was. It just seemed like there was a coordination miscommunication, is all.

Grant, Snowy, SuperFemme, are you folks going to be coming through Gainesville? We'd love to meet up with you and anybody else who'd like to come. There's a great Chinese and sushi place by Bivens Lake, where we met up with Yucko and Kim. The place where we made Yucko catch his own gatortail right outta the lake, since he insisted on ordering it, lol. The place is only 3 miles off of I-75.

My brother, the only thing I'm catching these days is gator ade!

[Stearns]

Originally Posted by CrankyOldGuy

My brother, the only thing I'm catching these days is gator ade!

Ha, I know that's right. The rain just makes it even more humid and miserable. <sweaty emoticon here>

[Stearns]

Originally Posted by CrankyOldGuy

My brother, the only thing I'm catching these days is gator ade!

Hey, wait a minute.. how's yer gator bite?

[JustJo]

Originally Posted by Stearns

Hey, wait a minute.. how's yer gator bite?

I thought it was a scratch from a thorn bush

oh wait.... I wasn't supposed to mention that....

Yea, so....how's your gator bite?

[Stearns]

Originally Posted by JustJo

I thought it was a scratch from a thorn bush

oh wait.... I wasn't supposed to mention that....

Yea, so....how's your gator bite?

A scratch? From a thorn bush? Now who woulda said THAT??? (On second thought, don't answer that)

[Mrs. Strutt]

Amazing how so much can be read into a simple "we can't make it." Will someone kindly point out where in my post it said there was a problem or anyone wasn't welcome?

For your information, people, it had nothing to do with weatherboi's post...that was a simple miscommunication.

And further for your information...may I remind you all that my father just had a triple bypass not two weeks ago? So why did was a bunch of freaking drama and assumptions automatically drummed up because we simply said we were not attending? Why didn't anyone wonder if something came up with my dad's convalescence and maybe my parents need me instead?

This is exactly the kind of bullshit that caused me to stop posting on the dash site.

[JustJo]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Strutt

may I remind you all that my father just had a triple bypass not two weeks ago?

Sending good thoughts and energy to your father...and to you also
I can't imagine how scary that whole process is. It's good that you can be there for him. Big hugs to you all.

[Stearns]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Strutt

Amazing how so much can be read into a simple "we can't make it." Will someone kindly point out where in my post it said there was a problem or anyone wasn't welcome?

For your information, people, it had nothing to do with weatherboi's post...that was a simple miscommunication.

And further for your information...may I remind you all that my father just had a triple bypass not two weeks ago? So why did was a bunch of freaking drama and assumptions automatically drummed up because we simply said we were not attending? Why didn't anyone wonder if something came up with my dad's convalescence and maybe my parents need me instead?

This is exactly the kind of bullshit that caused me to stop posting on the dash site.

Mrs. Strutt,

Your announcement was sudden and no explanation was offered. Under such circumstances, of course people are going to wonder and look for a cause-and-effect in the realm in which it occurred. That is human nature. You had quite a few people planning on coming from out of town for the get-together. Did you not feel that any explanation at all was due? Even a simple, "it's a family/personal issue", would have sufficed and all this could have been avoided.

You say that people shouldn't conjecture, but yet you scold others for not considering it may have to do with a surgery your dad had 2 weeks ago. Would that not also be making an assumption? Regardless, I hope your father's convalescence goes well. My father had the same procedure a few years ago and did very well. I hope yours does, too.

[Mrs. Strutt]

Originally Posted by Stearns

Mrs. Strutt,

Your announcement was sudden and no explanation was offered. Under such circumstances, of course people are going to wonder and look for a cause-and-effect in the realm in which it occurred. That is human nature. You had quite a few people planning on coming from out of town for the get-together. Did you not feel that any explanation at all was due? Even a simple, "it's a family/personal issue", would have sufficed and all this could have been avoided.

You say that people shouldn't conjecture, but yet you scold others for not considering it may have to do with a surgery your dad had 2 weeks ago. Would that not also be making an assumption? Regardless, I hope your father's convalescence goes well. My father had the same procedure a few years ago and did very well. I hope yours does, too.

Stearns,

So, the issue was my fault because I didn't "explain" why I and my family had to decline? I find that interesting. I was under the impression the issue was caused because others took it upon themselves to throw all kinds of conjecture on a simple "I'm sorry, I can't make it."

No, I didn't find it necessary to "explain" why the Strutts were not able to attend. The last thing I expected was a bunch of panties and britches in a bunch, so the apparent necessity of an public explanation didn't occur to me when I posted.

I appreciate your well wishes for my father.

[MysticOceansFL]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Strutt

Stearns,

So, the issue was my fault because I didn't "explain" why I and my family had to decline? I find that interesting. I was under the impression the issue was caused because others took it upon themselves to throw all kinds of conjecture on a simple "I'm sorry, I can't make it."

No, I didn't find it necessary to "explain" why the Strutts were not able to attend. The last thing I expected was a bunch of panties and britches in a bunch, so the apparent necessity of an public explanation didn't occur to me when I posted.

I appreciate your well wishes for my father.

Dear The Strutt Family,

I hope that your father recovers soon and second I didn't see where you had to explain why you couldn't make me. I thought maybe you had family personal things to take care of!!!!

[scootebaby]

[COLOR="Black"]soooooooooooo i am on the gulf coast for 3 days...chaffeuring 2 teenagers around....movies one day...snorkeling at caspersen beach for shark teeth(yay for me) other than that who knows....anyone got any ideas for this side of florida???

and thanks again to my babygirl for getting me a free night to come over early to rest...i love you


also Mrs Strutt i figured you heard about my problem,and was afraid id make a scene hence the reason you cancelled but i wasnt offended--sometimes i cancel on myself bc of it COLOR]

[JustJo]

Originally Posted by scootebaby

soooooooooooo i am on the gulf coast for 3 days...chaffeuring 2 teenagers around....movies one day...snorkeling at caspersen beach for shark teeth(yay for me) other than that who knows....anyone got any ideas for this side of florida???

and thanks again to my babygirl for getting me a free night to come over early to rest...i love you

You're welcome baby ...just don't let those teenagers run you ragged. I love you honey. Have fun!

[Mrs. Strutt]

Originally Posted by scootebaby

[COLOR="Black"]also Mrs Strutt i figured you heard about my problem,and was afraid id make a scene hence the reason you cancelled but i wasnt offended--sometimes i cancel on myself bc of it COLOR]

Dude, when you have spent as much time with durrrrrrrr as I have, dealing with is a part of life

[Stearns]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Strutt

Stearns,

So, the issue was my fault because I didn't "explain" why I and my family had to decline? I find that interesting. I was under the impression the issue was caused because others took it upon themselves to throw all kinds of conjecture on a simple "I'm sorry, I can't make it."

No, I didn't find it necessary to "explain" why the Strutts were not able to attend. The last thing I expected was a bunch of panties and britches in a bunch, so the apparent necessity of an public explanation didn't occur to me when I posted.

I appreciate your well wishes for my father.

Attempts at good communication are a two-way street. It is not just the reader's responsibility, but the sender's, too. I am done, if you are.

[Jesse]

Originally Posted by Stearns

Mrs. Strutt,

Your announcement was sudden and no explanation was offered. Under such circumstances, of course people are going to wonder and look for a cause-and-effect in the realm in which it occurred. That is human nature. You had quite a few people planning on coming from out of town for the get-together. Did you not feel that any explanation at all was due? Even a simple, "it's a family/personal issue", would have sufficed and all this could have been avoided.

You say that people shouldn't conjecture, but yet you scold others for not considering it may have to do with a surgery your dad had 2 weeks ago. Would that not also be making an assumption? Regardless, I hope your father's convalescence goes well. My father had the same procedure a few years ago and did very well. I hope yours does, too.

Stearns,

The thread is back on topic as it should be. It would be nice if you would not keep stirring it back up. This is purely a social thread, not a debate thread and we aim to keep it that way.

[Stearns]

Originally Posted by Tranzman

Stearns,

The thread is back on topic as it should be. It would be nice if you would not keep stirring it back up. This is purely a social thread, not a debate thread and we aim to keep it that way.

Then why would you post this "off-topic" remark?

[Jesse]

Originally Posted by Stearns

Then why would you post this "off-topic" remark?

I posted that to say exactly what I said, "The thread is back on topic as it should be. It would be nice if you would not keep stirring it back up." No one here is bothering you so why keep coming in here stirring crap up?