You know there is trouble brewing when you open the boards and for a week the lead post on the Godfather movie site is the child molestation subject. Bad enough it sits there, but worse, it was a deleted scene.

Does anyone have any way of getting in touch with Joolsie other than a PM?

Well she does get an email notification when you PM her, so I suppose you can just PM her and ask for her mail. If you've already done that, and she didn't respond, and that's why you're asking here - then I guess either the email ended up in her spam folder somehow....or she's too busy to write back or something...but I'm pretty sure she gets an email if you PM her - I think that was the case when I sent her the PM 2 months ago.

I want to say thank you to all those members who took this thread to heart and posted new threads during the last couple of months, even tho they weren't used to do so before. I haven't seen one thread of spam from these members, and the forum does seem to be a bit more lively.

You guys rock.

You're a good guy, Fame. I enjoy reading your thoughtful posts. You seem to keep the blood pumping in a lot of threads and encourage feedback. A true pleasure. You rock.

Yea what Mark said.

I second this, and also put it back to you.

I blame the parents

Thanx a lot Mark, Mig and Capo - the feeling is mutual.

Keep rockin'.

Fame, et. al.,
I suppose I quit posting/visiting due to mostly my own immaturity. I got to where I actively sought out hot potato topics (like politics and theology), would get into the most pointless flame wars, get all mad, and thus vow never to visit again. I.e., "play MY way or I'll take my ball and go home!" So stupid. As I view now how ALL of the internet has degenerated and impersonalized everything just since those days, it disheartens me. Just because one can say anything anonymously doesn't mean he SHOULD, but such etiquette and scruples have gone out the window in today's Web. That still turns me off, and it frightens me when I think on what type of future generations that many (but not ALL) in THIS generation is spawning with such impersonal, cold-hearted rhetoric as I see in many blogs. J Geoff & SC have done their best at curtailing that behavior here and have done a good job. But they must truly feel it's a losing battle. I used to LOVE this site, but it became so inundated with flame throwers who had rather indulge in personal attacks rather than sensible dialogue and/or debate (me included at times), I got to where I found myself just getting mad whenever I logged in. Finally, I concluded it (and other sites I once loved) was a huge waste of time, did not do a thing for me except make me angry and disgusted, and thus dropped it like the proverbial bad habit.

Since "those days" (seems a century ago now), I've gone through a lot personally which I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. For starters, my 21 year marriage ended, the kids are grown and gone, and there were times I prayed for the sweet hand of Death. Well, all that's probably TMI for y'all, but you get the idea. Plus, I'm discovering how age can mellow you considerably. Things you thought were so critical and imperative suddenly don't look so critical and imperative any more. Your views change, your priorities change...YOU change. I used to believe people don't change, and I guess some don't. But I know for a fact that SOME do. Life inevitably changes some people. Well, sorry to start waxing philosophically, but I guess I'm doing more of that, too, these days! Anyway, I visited The Godfather site recently looking for a desktop wallpaper actually. And I saw the "Forums" link, and thought, "Why not?" I just wanted to see who else was still around. To my surprise, a lot of my old comrades are still here! Forgive me for not naming names, but I know I'd overlook someone and wouldn't want to tick anybody off...not on this board!! LOL! But it was pleasing to see so many familiar "faces" still around. I DO remember you, Fame, and always enjoyed your posts. I think you deserve kudos for posting this thread, and it says a lot about your integrity and honesty. I'll try myself to visit more. But I do want to steer clear of the hot potatoes! ;-)

Snake

I'm sorry to hear about you and your wife, Snake. I'm sure it's been very hard for all involved. I hope that life gets a bit sunnier for you, and real soon.

That's sweet of you, SB. It was all for the best, though. It's awfully good to "see" you again! :-)

Hey Snake, welcome back! It's been a long time.

First of all I am so very sorry about the end of your marriage. Snake, it's been a long time, but I too have been there. Although everyone's circumstances are different, I understand that void you feel afterward, especially when the kids are grown and on their own. It does get better. As a matter of fact, it's actually kind of nice answering only to yourself. Hang in there.


As far as the BB, I think we probably all understand how you feel . Yes, things can get tense and trouble comes and goes and sometimes stays around for a while, but yea, the best thing to do his ignore or hold back. Sort of like quitting smoking.....you get the urge to fire up, but you hold back.

Anyway, welcome back and don't be a stranger. I remember you as always being gentlemanly.

TIS

God bless you, TIS! "Gentlemanly?" Are you sure you're not confusing me with a different Snake? :-D
But I do recall your always being so optimistic and encouraging. So glad you're still on the BB!

Good to see you, and thanks for that post, Snake! The mature core here appreciate it, and, the immature core will point out my use of the words "immature core" to expose themselves. lol

Hey Snake! I always remember you being the first to reply to a topic I made way back when (I still manually signed all posts "Mick", *blush*) asking if "Yank" was a pejorative term. You said you were proud to be called a "Yank".

Since then, there've been a lot of yanks one way and the other, and that may or may not be rhyming slang.

Good to see you.

Good to "see" you fellas, too, Capo & J Geoff! Definitely remember you, Brother "Mick!" Yeah, the Yank badge doesn't mean quite the same these days! ;-) And Mr. Geoff, our godfather & referee! Mucho respecto! I'll always be grateful for your ridding us of the dreadful "Mistersixer"! I know you still remember that poster, the epitome of immaturity! :-D

Hey, Snake. Glad you made a return appearance. So sorry to hear about your personal troubles. For some, this place can be a refuge to vent and spill your guts so to speak. Hopefully you'll feel like this is "home" again. I hope things look up for you real soon.

You're still in Tennessee? I have 2 nieces who moved there about 1 1/2 year ago. My one niece who has 3 kids lives in Milan. Her sister teaches at the Goddard School in Nashville and lives in Brentwood. I visited my niece in Milan in September. Talk about the boonies. Her neighbors are cows. haha. I hope to go there again in May when my fav group BonJovi plays there in Memphis.

Welcome back snake, and I am really sory to hear of all the personal turnoil you went through. Stay with it on the boards. Things have become more civil IMHO, and most people can reasonably disagree on issues without making personal attacks (of course there are always a few rotten apples).

Hey there, Snake!! Sorry to hear about your personal problems and dismay w/ the BB. I stayed away for quite a while too (tough at first but after a while you don't even think about it anymore)...until Fame beckoned many back with this very thread!

Hopefully your re-emergence will contribute to the quality level being returned back to its former glory!!

Best,
Apple

Beth, DonT, and the Apple of my Aye! ;-) Yet a few more of my old favs! Soooo glad y'all are still here, too! Thanks for the kind words and the pat on the back. You're all gems!

Let me join the others and welcome you back to the BB family Snake. Looking forward to reading your thoughts.

Thanks, and same here on the reading, Mignon!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.......

After reading, and subsequently commenting, on J Geoff's post, I figured it was a good time to check out what is going on. I have probably been gone longer than most, coming around every couple years or so. Can't explain why? College and other life's adventures get in the way. I remember leaving the first time to come back to a lot more discussions of politics and just flaming (believe I'm talking about the same thing Snake had a problem with, btw...Welcome back sir!). I guess this is the proper section to talk about politics, but do people really like talking about that? Something we are constantly bombarded with 24/7? I am happy now studying in Spain (Madrid, and yes...it's awesome!) and not having to listen to every little thing that goes on. I understand it is important, it's probably one of the most important, but why come onto this board to talk about it?

I understand I'm probably in the minority in this idea (maybe it has changed??? haven't really looked all over), but I felt like it was good that I brought it up. It's probably something that has kept me away, since I do not care to comment on these things.

Why am I even posting this? Not sure. I feel like so many years ago, when I was active, I felt so connected to you guys. And after reading this post, I feel more inclined to be connected once more. It would be a crime to let this site go down the drain. Without a doubt it is the best place to go for anything about The Godfather. It always has been, and it always will be.

Welcome back, Colletti and Snakester. Always nice when the old-timers come around.

TY, Ice! And WB, DonColletti!

I just came accross the invite to check this out - I can't even remember why I stopped dropping by...life I guess!

Hope everyone is doing good and keeping outta trouble but then again thats no fun

So much has changed for me since I was last on...graduation, moving out, new job - followed swiftly by another new job!! Lotsa changes! Watched The Soprano's and Goodfellas another 'couple' of times though..somethings never change

Hey Debz,

Thanks for checking in. Yes, life does provide us with many changes as we move on. Sounds like you are doing well. What kind of work do you do?

Good luck to you

TIS

Hello TIS - how are things with you?

Well I did a few months as a Recruitment Consultant...HATED IT! Right now I am working as an Assistant Secretary for the R & A in St Andrews (the golf club), its going well, decent pay so can't complain! Pays the bills! Not really related to my degree...but I like the people aspect so thats good

My family and I have been pondering some big life decisions the last few months. With that said, I accepted a new position with the Starkloff Disability in St Louis, MO. It was a very heart drenching decision to leave the American Stroke Foundation. I will start my new position on May 1, 2011.

My wife and I are St Louis natives. All of our (living)parents still live in St Louis. We left left St Louis in 1990 (after I graduated college) when I started working for the Boy Scouts of America in Topeka, KS. We continued our journey with the BSA to LaCrosse, Wisconsin in 1994. We moved to the Kansas City area in 2000, and I left the BSA in 2004 to start with the American Diabetes Association. Then in 2007 I moved over to the American Stroke Foundation.

We are moving to be closer to our parents. Sadly, some of you may know, my wife's father passed away from a heart attack almost a year ago. Both of my parents retired from their careers this past December 31,2010. My mother-in-law is also retired. They are relatively young and we want to be near our parents to enjoy life with them.

Believe me - it was very heart wrenching decision to leave the American Stroke Foundation. There will always be a special place in my heart for ASF. I assured the Board of Directors that I will only be a phone call away when I leave for advice and guidance. Additionally, I will continue to promote and support (financially) ASF even from afar.

So that is the big news in my life
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oh good lord I would never have guesed you still hang around here!

how are you doing? well you just said it good luck with the move!