Message In A Bottle - Page 2

Passionaria · 05-26-2010, 11:33 AM

Do more of what makes you happy, it's a sign you are on the right path.

PinkieLee · 05-26-2010, 12:08 PM

Love all that you can, give all that you have, smile away your days, and dream away your nights. If that doesn't help ~ eat some cake!

Soft*Silver · 05-26-2010, 02:10 PM

thank you for cleaning up our water and beaches

Spirit Dancer · 05-26-2010, 03:26 PM

Pen to paper
Give us strength to light our path
give us courage when faced with fear
Give us peace so we may rest.
Corks bottle tosses it into the ocean blue.

WolfyOne · 05-26-2010, 06:32 PM

My message for this evening: With sorrow and pain comes wisdom and strength

DamonK · 05-26-2010, 07:20 PM

That which does not kill us can only make us stronger.

WolfyOne · 05-26-2010, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamonK

That which does not kill us can only make us stronger.

Amen brother, I concur

princessbelle · 05-26-2010, 07:49 PM

Dance as though no one is watching
Love as though you've never been hurt
Sing as though no one can hear you
Live as though heaven is on earth.

.......Souza

DamonK · 05-26-2010, 08:15 PM

There's a bit of a story to go with this one...

Don't assume people can't hear or see you. Sometimes, looks or words can cut to the bone.

Earlier tonight, MBE and I went out to eat at Olive Garden. So, we sat down and two men and a woman sat down behind us. Obviously, being trans and in the midwest, I keep an eye out for...potentially dangerous situations. Huh, I noticed one alright.

One of the guys slid his chair out away from the table, in the aisle, to turn to look at me. Being deaf, I couldn't hear the conversation but I could only imagine.

MBE told me what was said. Apparently the three were discussing whether I was male or female. One "gentleman" said he couldn't tell and he had on his glasses. At this time was when the other man turned to look. I usually meet all stares with a gaze back. He noticed and turned away instantly.

At this time, I didn't know yet what they had been discussing but I suspected from the man's reaction that they had been discussing me.

MBE confirmed that when she asked me if they were looking at me.

Well, this went on and on until MBE turned around and went off on them.

As some might know, and Wolfy might remember, I have bad social anxiety, so my anxiety is going through the roof so MBE takes a look at me and asks me if I need to go. I nod and bolt.

The waitress came back and asked her if I was ok. MBE made sure she was in earshot of the 3 people and told her no I wasn't ok and what had happened.

Waitress was appalled.

MBE came out and raged more understandably.

So, that's my final message for the night.

Kenna · 05-26-2010, 08:59 PM

“Make the world better.”
Lucy Stone, upon her death bead, 1893 to her daughter

Nat · 05-26-2010, 09:07 PM

Since I took Astronomy in 1996, the theories have apparently changed. They used to think that we were all spreading out following the big bang, but eventually the Universe would collapse again in another big bang. Now they have figured out that instead of slowing down, the the spreading out of the Universe is speeding up. Meaning that the Universe is becoming a colder and lonelier place, or so they say. There is no longer evidence of a future collapse, another big bang. I guess Ice is nice and will suffice after all.

Bit · 05-26-2010, 09:56 PM

*sees bottle floating back in*

*pulls it out of the water, wipes it dry, pops the cork*

*pulls second note from bottle, settles in to read* *eyebrow waggle*

"The biscuits are stale
And the butter is rancid
Haven't got jam
But at least I answered."

*re-rolls original note, re-corks bottle, takes it back to the beach and tosses it in again*

*settles back to wait*

Kenna · 05-26-2010, 11:13 PM

"Please forward this bottle & message to my sister in PA...

Hey Sis,
You remember that time I mailed a HUGE box of Martin's BBQ tater chips to you in Italy 'cause they were your favorite and Italy doesn't have Martin's? Just so ya know.... I paid 30$ shippin' for 5$ worth of chips.

Sis, now it's my turn.... when I get to my new peaceful island, can you PLEASE air lift me some Turkey Hill Green Tea with Ginseng & Honey and several tubs of Turkey Hill Ice Cream? I'm gonna go through withdrawal don't ya know? Thx!!"

Kätzchen · 05-27-2010, 12:01 AM

*I was adrift for what seemed to be a lifetime, when I remembered
the song by Jim Croce - Time in a Bottle - and you know the lyrics?

if I had a box just for wishes and dreams that never came true; the box would be empty, except for the memory of how they were answered by you?

The words in this song have helped me so much when I felt like painful life experiences were closing in on me. It's true, the friendship we share is my saving grace.

Thanks for being you, ~ ALK*

Lady Pamela · 05-27-2010, 01:08 AM

For my soulmate.
Who holds the key to my heart & soul.
On the scrole it reads.

I love to see the ocean's beauty
And the moon that shines above
Alone in the sand lookin at the stars
Wishing someday I would find true love

Wouldn't be nice to see the morning
With the one you love the most
Wouldn't be nice to say goodnight
To the one you hold so close
To your heart, to your heart...

The wind that blows the dove
Is the wind that blows my love
Hoping to find its way to you
Wherever you are

I love to sit in fields of green
Looking deeply thru the sky
Watching birds as they flap by
Hoping someday faith will bring me true love

Wouldn't be nice to hold someone
So dear, n near your heart
Wouldn't be nice to hear those words
I love you, from the one
That you love

The wind that blows the dove
Is the wind that blows my love
Hoping to find its way to you
Wherever you are

I love to see myself one day
In the arms of someone
Who will share her life with me
Selflessly, someday you will find your way,
To me . . .

The wind that blows the dove
Is the wind that blows my love
Hoping to find its way to you
Wherever you are

As I seal it with a kiss
And toss it in the water
Only for you to find.
That you may return home
And we will feel true loves embrace.

WolfyOne · 05-27-2010, 09:45 AM

I'm going to recycle an old message just because I like it

*rewrites message on new parchment*

Aspire to inspire before you expire

Nat · 05-27-2010, 11:22 AM

We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race and the human race is filled with passion. Medicine, law, business, engineering - these are noble pursuits, and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love - these are the things that we stay alive for. To quote from Whitman,

"O me, O life, O the questions of these recurring. O the endless trains of the faithless, O cities filled with the foolish. What good amid these, O me, O life?

The answer? That life exists and identity. The powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse."

what would your verse be?

- DPS

Lady Pamela · 05-27-2010, 11:23 AM

Note reads:

My Dearest Mam'ma,

First of all I want to thank you for being such a great role model for my life.
And for teaching me what real compassion and love truely are!

Also to confirm to you that I realize what you mean't now when you told me what you did before you left! What a gift to me...Thank you so very much.

I know you as well have kept your secret to me..I see it everyday!

I love and miss you endlessly!
Stay near...I just might need a little more guidance before my time is through.

I LOVE YOU!
Your wild child...smiles

May the waves and wind send you a soft kiss and hug for me.
Along with this message!
Tell my brothers to be good...lol

Passionaria · 05-27-2010, 02:45 PM

Magic happens.........

Bit · 05-27-2010, 02:51 PM

*braves the rain to dash to the beach*

The bottle's back!

*wipes it dry, uncorks it as I run back to shelter*

*unrolls new note gleefully*

"too hot to cook, I already tried
and now my dear, I'm utterly fried;
for cooler climes I'm on the lam
so ask someone else for biscuits and jam"

Well!

It's too hot to cook here, too *sigh* out it goes again.

*re-rolls original message, pops it into bottle, corks it*

*runs down to beach, tosses it into the waves, runs back to shelter*

*settles back to wait*

05-26-2010, 11:33 AM	#21
Passionaria Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Urban Bohemian : http://youtu.be/IM96Ch9Gx4A Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: She ran away with with the Gypsy's ✿ Posts: 2,519 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,316 Thanked 3,735 Times in 1,250 Posts Rep Power: 16689909	*Do more of what makes you happy, it's a sign you are on the right path.* __________________ *Moon cat madness*

05-26-2010, 02:10 PM	#23
SoftSilver Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rose cottage Posts: 5,498 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,412 Thanked 15,612 Times in 3,973 Posts Rep Power*: 21474856	thank you for cleaning up our water and beaches __________________ Pole bachit, a lis chuye. The field sees, the forest hears

05-26-2010, 03:26 PM	#24
Spirit Dancer Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Complex but Tender Preferred Pronoun?: ~Ma`am~ Relationship Status: Shotgun Rider Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Following the red road Posts: 4,519 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,304 Thanked 12,951 Times in 3,466 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Pen to paper Give us strength to light our path give us courage when faced with fear Give us peace so we may rest. Corks bottle tosses it into the ocean blue. __________________ “For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.” Judy Garland

05-26-2010, 06:32 PM	#25
WolfyOne Magically Delicious How Do You Identify?: Gentle Butch Relationship Status: Single and content Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,558 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22,052 Thanked 15,407 Times in 4,139 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	My message for this evening: With sorrow and pain comes wisdom and strength __________________ Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage --- Lao Tzo

05-26-2010, 07:49 PM	#28
princessbelle Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: femme ones Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,100 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,380 Thanked 30,503 Times in 5,201 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	words to live by.... Dance as though no one is watching Love as though you've never been hurt Sing as though no one can hear you Live as though heaven is on earth. .......Souza

05-26-2010, 12:08 PM	#22
PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,088 Times in 3,051 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Love all that you can, give all that you have, smile away your days, and dream away your nights. If that doesn't help ~ eat some cake!

05-26-2010, 07:20 PM	#26
DamonK Senior Member How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: . Relationship Status: . Join Date: May 2010 Location: . Posts: 2,199 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,527 Thanked 7,762 Times in 1,881 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	That which does not kill us can only make us stronger.

05-26-2010, 08:15 PM	#29
DamonK Senior Member How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: . Relationship Status: . Join Date: May 2010 Location: . Posts: 2,199 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,527 Thanked 7,762 Times in 1,881 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	There's a bit of a story to go with this one... Don't assume people can't hear or see you. Sometimes, looks or words can cut to the bone. Earlier tonight, MBE and I went out to eat at Olive Garden. So, we sat down and two men and a woman sat down behind us. Obviously, being trans and in the midwest, I keep an eye out for...potentially dangerous situations. Huh, I noticed one alright. One of the guys slid his chair out away from the table, in the aisle, to turn to look at me. Being deaf, I couldn't hear the conversation but I could only imagine. MBE told me what was said. Apparently the three were discussing whether I was male or female. One "gentleman" said he couldn't tell and he had on his glasses. At this time was when the other man turned to look. I usually meet all stares with a gaze back. He noticed and turned away instantly. At this time, I didn't know yet what they had been discussing but I suspected from the man's reaction that they had been discussing me. MBE confirmed that when she asked me if they were looking at me. Well, this went on and on until MBE turned around and went off on them. As some might know, and Wolfy might remember, I have bad social anxiety, so my anxiety is going through the roof so MBE takes a look at me and asks me if I need to go. I nod and bolt. The waitress came back and asked her if I was ok. MBE made sure she was in earshot of the 3 people and told her no I wasn't ok and what had happened. Waitress was appalled. MBE came out and raged more understandably. So, that's my final message for the night.

05-26-2010, 08:59 PM	#30
Kenna Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Fiery, Sassy, Tough As Nails, Femme Tomboy Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: I am your favorite hello and hardest goodbye. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC & CO Posts: 4,784 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,613 Thanked 12,101 Times in 3,757 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	“Make the world better.” Lucy Stone, upon her death bead, 1893 to her daughter __________________ **************************** She has been through hell, so believe me when I say, fear her when she looks into a fire and smiles. ~E.Corona~

05-26-2010, 09:07 PM	#31
Nat Senior Member How Do You Identify?: bigender Preferred Pronoun?: whatevs Relationship Status: in a relationship Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tx Posts: 3,535 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,042 Thanked 13,993 Times in 2,596 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Since I took Astronomy in 1996, the theories have apparently changed. They used to think that we were all spreading out following the big bang, but eventually the Universe would collapse again in another big bang. Now they have figured out that instead of slowing down, the the spreading out of the Universe is speeding up. Meaning that the Universe is becoming a colder and lonelier place, or so they say. There is no longer evidence of a future collapse, another big bang. I guess Ice is nice and will suffice after all. __________________ I'm a fountain of blood. In the shape of a girl. - Bjork What is to give light must endure burning. -Viktor Frankl

05-26-2010, 09:56 PM	#32
Bit Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stonefemme Relationship Status: married to Gryph Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,177 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,126 Thanked 3,772 Times in 1,264 Posts Rep Power: 10778869	sees bottle floating back in pulls it out of the water, wipes it dry, pops the cork pulls second note from bottle, settles in to read eyebrow waggle "The biscuits are stale And the butter is rancid Haven't got jam But at least I answered." re-rolls original note, re-corks bottle, takes it back to the beach and tosses it in again settles back to wait

05-26-2010, 11:13 PM	#33
Kenna Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Fiery, Sassy, Tough As Nails, Femme Tomboy Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: I am your favorite hello and hardest goodbye. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC & CO Posts: 4,784 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,613 Thanked 12,101 Times in 3,757 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	"Please forward this bottle & message to my sister in PA... Hey Sis, You remember that time I mailed a HUGE box of Martin's BBQ tater chips to you in Italy 'cause they were your favorite and Italy doesn't have Martin's? Just so ya know.... I paid 30$ shippin' for 5$ worth of chips. Sis, now it's my turn.... when I get to my new peaceful island, can you PLEASE air lift me some Turkey Hill Green Tea with Ginseng & Honey and several tubs of Turkey Hill Ice Cream? I'm gonna go through withdrawal don't ya know? Thx!!" __________________ **************************** She has been through hell, so believe me when I say, fear her when she looks into a fire and smiles. ~E.Corona~

05-27-2010, 12:01 AM	#34
Kätzchen Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Monogamously Attached to my boyfriend and future husband. Join Date: May 2010 Location: He’s usually with me unless I am with Him. Posts: 15,084 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 36,003 Thanked 31,991 Times in 9,939 Posts Rep Power: 21474865	I was adrift for what seemed to be a lifetime, when I remembered the song by Jim Croce - Time in a Bottle - and you know the lyrics? if I had a box just for wishes and dreams that never came true; the box would be empty, except for the memory of how they were answered by you?* The words in this song have helped me so much when I felt like painful life experiences were closing in on me. It's true, the friendship we share is my saving grace. Thanks for being you, ~ ALK*

05-27-2010, 01:08 AM	#35
Lady Pamela Senior Member How Do You Identify?: A Lady..Femme..Free Spirit with a touch of survivalist woman in me. Preferred Pronoun?: Spiritual Warrior..She Ra..Baby Doll, or anything close..ha! Relationship Status: In perfect love and perfect trust I believe that will be directed..for now Just friends in my life. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Live in Utah but take trips to Arkansas. Plan to move there eventually. Posts: 2,579 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,073 Thanked 5,939 Times in 1,609 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Wherever you are For my soulmate. Who holds the key to my heart & soul. On the scrole it reads. I love to see the ocean's beauty And the moon that shines above Alone in the sand lookin at the stars Wishing someday I would find true love Wouldn't be nice to see the morning With the one you love the most Wouldn't be nice to say goodnight To the one you hold so close To your heart, to your heart... The wind that blows the dove Is the wind that blows my love Hoping to find its way to you Wherever you are I love to sit in fields of green Looking deeply thru the sky Watching birds as they flap by Hoping someday faith will bring me true love Wouldn't be nice to hold someone So dear, n near your heart Wouldn't be nice to hear those words I love you, from the one That you love The wind that blows the dove Is the wind that blows my love Hoping to find its way to you Wherever you are I love to see myself one day In the arms of someone Who will share her life with me Selflessly, someday you will find your way, To me . . . The wind that blows the dove Is the wind that blows my love Hoping to find its way to you Wherever you are As I seal it with a kiss And toss it in the water Only for you to find. That you may return home And we will feel true loves embrace. __________________ Believe what people show you the first time. It will keep you in balance, and will show you truth! ~~ Author unknown ~~ When negative thoughts come to mind, Let them die stillborn. Speak and do posotive in any situation, And watch your dreams grow and flurish. If you can't say anything posotive, Zip it up. Do not give birth to that which you do not want to see grow. See it, Believe it, Own it, Have it! ~~ Lady Pamela ~~

05-27-2010, 09:45 AM	#36
WolfyOne Magically Delicious How Do You Identify?: Gentle Butch Relationship Status: Single and content Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,558 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22,052 Thanked 15,407 Times in 4,139 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I'm going to recycle an old message just because I like it rewrites message on new parchment Aspire to inspire before you expire __________________ Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage --- Lao Tzo

05-27-2010, 11:22 AM	#37
Nat Senior Member How Do You Identify?: bigender Preferred Pronoun?: whatevs Relationship Status: in a relationship Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tx Posts: 3,535 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,042 Thanked 13,993 Times in 2,596 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race and the human race is filled with passion. Medicine, law, business, engineering - these are noble pursuits, and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love - these are the things that we stay alive for. To quote from Whitman, "O me, O life, O the questions of these recurring. O the endless trains of the faithless, O cities filled with the foolish. What good amid these, O me, O life? The answer? That life exists and identity. The powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse." what would your verse be? - DPS __________________ I'm a fountain of blood. In the shape of a girl. - Bjork What is to give light must endure burning. -Viktor Frankl

05-27-2010, 11:23 AM	#38
Lady Pamela Senior Member How Do You Identify?: A Lady..Femme..Free Spirit with a touch of survivalist woman in me. Preferred Pronoun?: Spiritual Warrior..She Ra..Baby Doll, or anything close..ha! Relationship Status: In perfect love and perfect trust I believe that will be directed..for now Just friends in my life. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Live in Utah but take trips to Arkansas. Plan to move there eventually. Posts: 2,579 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,073 Thanked 5,939 Times in 1,609 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Note reads: My Dearest Mam'ma, First of all I want to thank you for being such a great role model for my life. And for teaching me what real compassion and love truely are! Also to confirm to you that I realize what you mean't now when you told me what you did before you left! What a gift to me...Thank you so very much. I know you as well have kept your secret to me..I see it everyday! I love and miss you endlessly! Stay near...I just might need a little more guidance before my time is through. I LOVE YOU! Your wild child...smiles May the waves and wind send you a soft kiss and hug for me. Along with this message! Tell my brothers to be good...lol __________________ Believe what people show you the first time. It will keep you in balance, and will show you truth! ~~ Author unknown ~~ When negative thoughts come to mind, Let them die stillborn. Speak and do posotive in any situation, And watch your dreams grow and flurish. If you can't say anything posotive, Zip it up. Do not give birth to that which you do not want to see grow. See it, Believe it, Own it, Have it! ~~ Lady Pamela ~~

05-27-2010, 02:45 PM	#39
Passionaria Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Urban Bohemian : http://youtu.be/IM96Ch9Gx4A Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: She ran away with with the Gypsy's ✿ Posts: 2,519 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,316 Thanked 3,735 Times in 1,250 Posts Rep Power: 16689909	leaving this for the one who finds the bottle: *Magic happens.........* __________________ *Moon cat madness*

05-27-2010, 02:51 PM	#40
Bit Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stonefemme Relationship Status: married to Gryph Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,177 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,126 Thanked 3,772 Times in 1,264 Posts Rep Power: 10778869	braves the rain to dash to the beach The bottle's back! wipes it dry, uncorks it as I run back to shelter unrolls new note gleefully "too hot to cook, I already tried and now my dear, I'm utterly fried; for cooler climes I'm on the lam so ask someone else for biscuits and jam" Well! It's too hot to cook here, too sigh out it goes again. re-rolls original message, pops it into bottle, corks it runs down to beach, tosses it into the waves, runs back to shelter settles back to wait