Originally Posted by shilala (Post 1918015)

I can remember when we used to have bombing wars. And by war, I mean war.
Two guys would sling stuff back and forth at each other for weeks or months. All out in public and it was an absolute laugh riot.
Talk about sweat. You'd just hope someone would cave.. :lr

We've done mass bombing runs that had nearly 100 people join in. I can remember one in particular that literally transformed the recipient. The overwhelming love changed the way he thought about people, period.

I can remember when I was in an accident at work and I broke my back. It was the day before my birthday. I was laying on the couch feeling as low as I had ever felt in my life, with so much misery coming in the near future, bills, operations, doctors, it was awful.
On my birthday came a package. A box of cigars from someone I barely knew. For my birthday. It literally made my cry. It also changed my entire outlook on the crap I was about to go through. It reminded me how much I love people and how much I love being loved, so I sucked it up and got on with it.
When I went into surgery, the brothers here (at CS, actually) sent me everything I could possibly need to keep me entertained while I healed up. The outpouring of love and caring was astounding.

I can't even begin to tell all the stories of guys who's bomb arrived just at the right time. Right when they were lower than a snake's belly in a wagon rut. A small gesture of kindness that truly saved them that day, and an amazing "coincidence".
I don't believe there are any coincidences in God's world. There's no way that I could know that someone was about to jump off a roof, then the package that I sent days before caused them to step back from the edge. I've been on the receiving end of those "coincidences" many, many times.
I bet that nearly everyone, if not everyone here, can relay such a story as it happened to them. I can think of a bunch off the top of my head.

I say that if anyone wants to announce a bomb, go crazy. Let's just hope the bomb has the same tremendous impact. I think that's what folks worry about with the "announcing", that the magic healing part of the bomb may be lost with the announcement?

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1918051)

I happen to be a fan of the old-school anonymous bombing. While that may be my preference, I see an enormous amount of generosity from scores of Inmates here, and that makes me smile. Just because you may do it differently than I do doesn't make it any less heartfelt, generous, sincere. I am a BIGGER fan of the spirit of giving and Brotherhood I see on this board, and encourage you all to bomb however you see fit...It's wonderful ANY way you choose. :)

Originally Posted by markem (Post 1918074)

It seems to me that some need to go back and read post #1 of this thread. It isn't about "why you bomb" or "I like being bombed" as many of the posts here seem to want to drag the conversation. If people want a different, even related, topic, please start one. Some of us are interested in the original question.

Originally Posted by JenksAnejo (Post 1917870)

Question? - What is a bomb and should I be scared?

Answer - A bomb is really a package of cigars that has been sent to a person unsollicited and unannounced. They are a gift to the person who recieves them. Some people may fear getting this type of a gift.

:sh

Maybe I missed the message..

Originally Posted by JenksAnejo (Post 1918194)

I haven't seen anyone post on here that they are offended or that they wanted the name to be changed. Seems like the only one offended may be you. Strange coincidence, eh?

Originally Posted by Whipper Snapper (Post 1917919)

:pn <--- I've had a lot of those bombs lately. Might have something to do with my diet though. :r

Originally Posted by Remo (Post 1917920)

With those bombs you really should announce and warn people !!!!

Originally Posted by Whipper Snapper (Post 1917923)

There's usually a certain noise associated with them that alerts most folks. :td ;s

Originally Posted by RevSmoke (Post 1918239)

There should be more warning than simply the noise accompanying the smell. I believe that Mike could attest to the fact that certain people should be required to give warning so that evacuation can occur before the actual event takes place.

Originally Posted by RevSmoke (Post 1918239)

There should be more warning than simply the noise accompanying the smell. I believe that Mike could attest to the fact that certain people should be required to give warning so that evacuation can occur before the actual event takes place.

Originally Posted by JenksAnejo (Post 1918190)

The question was when did bombing become an announced event.

Originally Posted by yourchoice (Post 1918314)

I really don't want to go back to the other place to do further research. ;)

Originally Posted by yourchoice (Post 1918314)

I really don't want to go back to the other place to do further research. ;)

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1918319)

While much of your post is wise, Joel.....this part may be the "wisest". ;) :r

Originally Posted by Adriftpanda (Post 1918068)

I'm not a mod, but lets keep the bantering crap off a thread for once.

Bombs, gifts, care packages, are all great. We all love them, and there's nothing better than to come home to a surprise box of two. Everyone will have their own 2 cents about this topic and there's nothing wrong with that. Personally, I don't care. I feel most of the time it's a "look at me, look at me" kind of thread, but than again, that's my opinion and why I don't bother with the bomb threads often.

Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 1918322)

You're right Tom. I'd rather visit a proctologist in dire need of a manicure.

Originally Posted by Remo (Post 1917884)

It's all in fun, just because it's announced doesn't mean the target knows where it's going, unless the bomber puts the tracking number up. Seems to me that it really doesn't matter how we bomb, all good clean fun...do we really need rules of bombing and is it really something we need to concern ourselves with :sh

Bomb how you like is my motto :tu

Originally Posted by dijit (Post 1918403)

I think announcing the bombings became popular when certain members here started cowering in fear of a new skirt fitting.

Originally Posted by shilala (Post 1918169)

I remember when Vinnie got bombed with pies. It was hilarious. :lr

Originally Posted by JenksAnejo (Post 1918310)

Certificate of ***** Slapedness

Originally Posted by yourchoice (Post 1918314)

The answer is, when people started announcing bombs. :D

I've been on the forums for about 8 years or so (predominately here, and before that, CS). I think some bombs have always been announced (since I've been active). Here, I can say that's definitely the case. Organize the Bombs Forum by date in descending order and you'll see "announced bombs" within the first week of CA's creation. I really don't want to go back to the other place to do further research. ;)

Is the percentage of bombs that are announced higher than before? Probably. But to an extent, some bombs have always been announced, here at CA anyway.

I could say more, but I keep deleting what I type...that usually means I shouldn't post it. :) I urge others to do similarly.:2

Originally Posted by MUNKY (Post 1921982)

I do it for the loll's, some with warning, some without, most just because you guys here have opened your house and let me sit down and eat with you...breaking bread with great people and awesome company. I truly hope there wasn't a rule about giving a warning because quite frankly my clown is awesome....

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