Ummmm....

RevSmoke · 07-16-2015, 05:26 PM

OK, someone PM'd me and it came to my e-mail. But, I needed to come over here to respond to that PM. I did so.

I also thought that, since it has been about a couple months since checking in at CA, I better just quickly and say hello.

No, I am not dead!
No, I have not given up on cigars!

Since my father's death, things have gotten weirdly busy. Tim graduated, and the attendant problems associated with that. The entire parsonage had new flooring put in, and that brought about some major work - everything was moved out into the garage. And in moving back in, I am going through a bunch of stuff (need this? no? garbage! Hmm, yes that needs to stay). Having three congregations is enough work without the other things.

AND, I want to spend some time with my family face to face.

So, something had be give. I have not been on CA, but I do note that I was missing something. I cannot say for sure that I am back for daily visits, in fact, I am not sure what I will stay to read after I post this (I have to teach another Bible Study yet tonight), but I did want to stop in and say, "Hello," let you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers, and to say, yeah, I will probably get back here a bit more regularly.

I should also do a my-son-graduated-and-accomplished-this sort of a brag post one day.

Anyway, I am alive and well. living life large, and enjoying it.

Peace of the Lord be with you all.

The Poet · 07-16-2015, 05:51 PM

Welcome back, Todd.

Todd? TODD?? HEY, TODD!!!

nutcracker · 07-16-2015, 06:02 PM

We miss the Rev when he's not here.
Best all bomb him. He won't be reading this anyway....

G G · 07-16-2015, 06:08 PM

Good to see you pop in if only for a moment.

Chainsaw13 · 07-16-2015, 06:20 PM

Welcome back Rev!

Ogre · 07-16-2015, 06:29 PM

Who is this Rev guy?? I knew someone with that name at one time. Welcome home Todd.

07-16-2015, 07:44 PM

Todd -
Good to hear you are moving forward and getting on track. Good thoughts and prayers for all that is going on. This place is better for having you involved!

Dave128 · 07-16-2015, 07:47 PM

Welcome back, Todd!

CRIMPS · 07-16-2015, 09:00 PM

Todd, glad to hear from you. It's always better to be busy than to be bored. I think.

Go smoke a cigar.

Col. Kurtz · 07-16-2015, 10:24 PM

Todd who?

The Poet · 07-16-2015, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

Todd who?

You're one to talk!

MarkinAZ · 07-16-2015, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

I cannot say for sure that I am back for daily visits, in fact, I am not sure what I will stay to read after I post this (I have to teach another Bible Study yet tonight), but I did want to stop in and say, "Hello," let you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers, and to say, yeah, I will probably get back here a bit more regularly...

Sometimes life just keeps you busy and your plate full Todd. So here's what I'm thinking...

You should have a herf going simultaneously with that Thursday Bible Study Todd. Don't call it the S.H.I.T. cuz that's already taken. The study group attendance would expand tremendously and discussion (although it would lean probably to more cigar discussion) would be totally off the wall

I think its a great idea...

icehog3 · 07-16-2015, 11:28 PM

This is always your second home, Todd, and we are here when you have time. Glad for the good news about your son.

WhiteMamba · 07-17-2015, 12:33 AM

Glad to hear from you Rev

longknocker · 07-17-2015, 05:02 AM

Glad You're Back, Brother!

massphatness · 07-17-2015, 07:46 AM

Good to hear from you, Todd - we all take breaks from time to time. The great thing about this place is that it's always here waiting for us.

IBQTEE1 · 07-17-2015, 09:36 AM

Good to hear from you.

07-16-2015, 05:26 PM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,848 Trading: (51)	Ummmm.... OK, someone PM'd me and it came to my e-mail. But, I needed to come over here to respond to that PM. I did so. I also thought that, since it has been about a couple months since checking in at CA, I better just quickly and say hello. No, I am not dead! No, I have not given up on cigars! Since my father's death, things have gotten weirdly busy. Tim graduated, and the attendant problems associated with that. The entire parsonage had new flooring put in, and that brought about some major work - everything was moved out into the garage. And in moving back in, I am going through a bunch of stuff (need this? no? garbage! Hmm, yes that needs to stay). Having three congregations is enough work without the other things. AND, I want to spend some time with my family face to face. So, something had be give. I have not been on CA, but I do note that I was missing something. I cannot say for sure that I am back for daily visits, in fact, I am not sure what I will stay to read after I post this (I have to teach another Bible Study yet tonight), but I did want to stop in and say, "Hello," let you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers, and to say, yeah, I will probably get back here a bit more regularly. I should also do a my-son-graduated-and-accomplished-this sort of a brag post one day. Anyway, I am alive and well. living life large, and enjoying it. Peace of the Lord be with you all. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

07-16-2015, 05:51 PM	#2
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Ummmm.... Welcome back, Todd. Todd? TODD?? HEY, TODD!!! __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

07-16-2015, 06:02 PM	#3
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Ummmm.... We miss the Rev when he's not here. Best all bomb him. He won't be reading this anyway.... __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

07-16-2015, 06:08 PM	#4
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: Ummmm.... Good to see you pop in if only for a moment.

07-16-2015, 06:20 PM	#5
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: Ummmm.... Welcome back Rev! __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

07-16-2015, 06:29 PM	#6
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Ummmm.... Who is this Rev guy?? I knew someone with that name at one time. Welcome home Todd. __________________

07-16-2015, 07:44 PM	#7
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ummmm.... Todd - Good to hear you are moving forward and getting on track. Good thoughts and prayers for all that is going on. This place is better for having you involved!

07-16-2015, 07:47 PM	#8
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Ummmm.... Welcome back, Todd! __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

07-16-2015, 09:00 PM	#9
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Ummmm.... Todd, glad to hear from you. It's always better to be busy than to be bored. I think. Go smoke a cigar. __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

07-16-2015, 10:24 PM	#10
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: Ummmm.... Todd who? __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

07-16-2015, 11:28 PM	#13
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,284 Trading: (60)	Re: Ummmm.... This is always your second home, Todd, and we are here when you have time. Glad for the good news about your son. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-17-2015, 12:33 AM	#14
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Ummmm.... Glad to hear from you Rev __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

07-17-2015, 05:02 AM	#15
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Ummmm.... Glad You're Back, Brother!

07-17-2015, 07:46 AM	#16
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Ummmm.... Good to hear from you, Todd - we all take breaks from time to time. The great thing about this place is that it's always here waiting for us. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

07-17-2015, 09:36 AM	#17
IBQTEE1 Crazy K Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kristin Location: Here and there Posts: 2,563 Trading: (6)	Re: Ummmm.... Good to hear from you. __________________ It's a Good Day to Smoke a Cigar!!!