User talk:Jeffpw

My beloved husband Isaac and me on our wedding day

File:Joy.jpg

A video tribute to Isaäc

There will be little rubs and disappointments everywhere, and we are all apt to expect too much; but then, if one scheme of happiness fails, human nature turns to another; if the first calculation is wrong, we make a second better: we find comfort somewhere. Jane Austen, Mansfield Park

LGBT WikiProject Newsletter (July 2008)

• Newsletter delivery by xenobot 13:04, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for your note, I too was shocked by that comment. However, I have no intention of allowing this individual to choreograph his own demise. I will act when it suits me, and through proper channels, not any Mickey Mouse scheme. Haiduc (talk) 12:01, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

Miss Julie's Whizbang Welcome Wagon and Curiosity Shop

I'm hoping Miss Julie might come out of semi-retirement to sing a few tunes and possibly sell cosmetics door-to-door, I mean, head up the welcoming of new recruits! I've boldly redecorated the {{LGBT Welcome}} template but unsure if the peer review and jump-a-class stuff makes sense to have there if they aren't active. They may just be in a lull - I'm not active in those areas so I just don't know. Feel free to update as needed and make things more clear, re-prioritize etc. as I was simply spiffying up a bit. Banjeboi 19:31, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

p.s. at User:Moni3/Sandbox1 we have a draft of the LGBT tag inclusion statement to help spell out its use to assist in conflicts over the tag. I think it's getting close to acceptable and my impression is we'll end up linking the statement on the template to assist the more "reasonable" editors out there to see it's use as - just a project tag. Banjeboi 19:31, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

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• Newsletter delivery by xenobot 02:40, 3 August 2008 (UTC)

tit for tat

OK, I'm sure you'll be justifiably horrified but I find this ... ahem ... passage from fart lighting pure poetry of the people -

“ A major drawback of this popular practice is that it usually involves the hazardous coupling of fire, combustible gases and inebriated participants. Reports of serious burns to body parts are not uncommon but clothing helps to protect one's skin. ”

Sorry, you can now return to your regular reading. Banjeboi 22:59, 3 August 2008 (UTC)

Now that gave me a laugh! Thanks for brightening my day.

I haven't managed to summon my courage for the gloryhole pics (recent widow, ya know? :-S), but will soon be up to the task, if today's mood is any indication.

And I am back at AA/NA, so I have a good support system in place now to allow me to manage my emotions in a constructive manner, rather than destructive one. Life is slowly improving. A snail's pace, to be sure, but I see improvement nonetheless. One day at a time and live in the moment.

I can't yet do the welcome wagon thing, as I am afraid about making a commitment I may not be able to honor, but you'll notice it's not erased from my p[age.

Hugs and kisses from the Widow Julie. Jeffpw (talk) 07:15, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

No worries. Even a short term help is better than no one. I'm a bit too "terse" one person said to me. I think overly direct might be what they meant but yes, I often have a loss of patience - so someone like yourself who seems to be full of kindness and such for newbies, in particular would be much better I think. Good luck with AA?NA remember 12-steppers are just two steppers who are size queens. Banjeboi 08:28, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

Here's a deal: When you spot (ahem) "fresh meat", send me a PM with the name and a link to the welcome tag (for the first one, then I'll have it handy. And I'll send a cheery little greeting, in a modified "Miss Julie" sort of way. Sorry she won't be the Julie of old, but when you've seen Satan up close and personal, breeziness sort of melts away like a dandilion in an H-Bomb attack. Sound good? Even the Widow Julie could never be accused of being "terse", even when she had PMS (here's a litle secret for you: Miss Julie no longer has PMS, now that she's gone through "the change". Jeffpw (talk) 22:41, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

Latecomer

Hi, Hon!

My deepest sympathies... I hope you're doing as well as you can, living one-day-at-a-time and all that. I wish I'd gotten to meet Isaäc =( Much love and glitter to you! -- SatyrTN (talk / contribs) 16:38, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

Thank you, Satyr. That was kind of you, and I knew you were away from the 'pedia and hadn't heard the news. Hope you're well. I don't do fun and glitter anymore, but the love is appreciated, and if you send me some diamonds, I would consider wearing them. According to etiquette, diamonds (and your wedding band) are the only jewelery that may be worn while in mourning. Sable is the only fur. Just a thought--Christmas is coming, you know. Jeffpw (talk) 22:46, 4 August 2008 (UTC)