What "Thank You" Means To Me

Sorry if this sounds a bit sophomoric - akin to an "What I Did Last Summer" essay -  but sometimes that's how I like to express myself and besides, if you substitute "Summer" with "The Last Ten Days", you'd be spot on, my friend!

It was during this period of time that my 8 year old computer finally gave its "last gasp" and died - even though I did not know it at the time.

Because my  closest friends and family reside here on CHORDIE, I phoned one of them in the hopes that the both of us could come up with "something" that would buy me a little more time before I would have had to lay out some serious bucks for a new machine.

Before I reveal the name, let me just explain that from day one to day ten we spent many, many minutes on the phones together - sometimes two and three times a day and sometimes,  I was certain, we'd both rather be doing something else. If this was the case, however, my friend never let on. We kept trying this, that and the other in the confidence that this next "thing" we'd do, would get my computer back working again, but sadly it was not to be, and I will explain that in a moment as well.

As I believe I have explained here many times before, I am very cognizant of not taking advantage of anyone, even to the point of not speaking up when I know darn well I should - just to keep from sitting around miserable and it is this "trait" (I believe) that makes my friend wanna kick my butt sometimes.

So if I'm thanking you or whoever else is reading this post, you may rest assured, it is done with the most humble of hearts and remembrance.

I am speaking of our friend Doug,  of course; one of the most selfless of persons I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Both Dondra and myself were just "floored" by his patience, kindness and perseverance throughout this "ordeal" of mine!  I call it an "ordeal", because I spend so much time online, not only on CHORDIE with my family, but with gaming, guitar practice and every now and then even paying a bill or two on my bank's website.

Neither one of us knew it at the time, but my computer was "shot". I just didn't want to let it go ahead and die. The motherboard was just about gone and so was its chip. The guy at the shop said it would have needed three fans, a power supply, a new MOBO and even then, he couldn't have given me any kind of guarantee it wouldn't break down the day after I got it back.

Doug and I didn't know this at the time, however, and I believe that this is just the kinda guy he is: The poster of the frog in the crane's neck which reads, "Never, EVER GIVE UP!!!!!!" I am of the opinion that Doug wouldn't have and would have my back even today and so I am very grateful to have him as such a good friend.

Sorry for the length of the topic, but it needed to be "said".

Thank you, Doug.

Your Pal

Bill