I am not a firefighter nor policeman. As a member of this board I feel a true brotherhood. I have been accepted and put in my place in the same day; sometimes in the same sentence. Yes, this is an escape for me. Yet, the friendships I have forged here in a few short months over one common bond (cigars) surpass some of those I have had for years.

Guys like BPP,GG, Basil, Sarge, Hefty, K7, CC, DG, BK, Godfather, Drew, Hex, Kenyth, Cameron Couch, Propheitic Joe, 1101 and anyone else I may have forgotten are all men of great character. So are other BOTLs on different boards They will provide brutal honesty when needed, forgive you (if earned), and create an atmosphere of daily dialogue not to be found anywhere else. These people will give the shirts off of their backs to lend a hand.

I have had personal conversations with some of these gentleman that would rival anything a therapist could provide. A couple of these BOTLs I have had the pleasure to speak with over the phone, and a few more with phone numbers offered up in the event I need to talk. I hope to develop my relationship with each and every one of them further.

Based on your writings here, I highly doubt you would get along with most of us. Quit fooling yourself and move on to something more worthwhile for all. Thanks for stopping by.