Is it time to be Thankful yet?

[Steed]

I'm thankful for--both Dick and I, right Dick? Dick? Where'd Dick go?!--people in this country who want a return to values. A return to responsibility. A return to... responsibility AND values. All 50% of you.

I'm thankful for elderly Jews in Florida. Good people, honest people. But more importantly: BLIND people.

Of course, I would be in re... remission if I didn't thank my opponent, Al Gore. Hell, a simple, God-lovin' Texas boy like me wouldn't have had a hoot in hell of winning against somebody who didn't come off like some sort of robotic wax dummy who kept confusin' the simple folk by using words like "entrusted."

I'd like to thank my runnin' mate, Dick--Dick? Now where's Dick gone off to? Is he with the dog?--for being there for me, readin' them books and briefin's and then tellin' me about 'em. Sometimes drawin' pictures. I like them pictures.

I'm thankful for Texas--my state, a good state, a state full of people with values and... trucks. If it weren't for you, then, you know.

And let's not forget to thank the Injuns--an old people, a RED people--for this great land of ours. If it weren't for them and their generosityness--sellin' us Manhattan for five dollars and all--we'd would have to wiped out even more of them for their land. Land we need so we can mow grass and have mini marts.

Most importantly, I'm thankful for Bill Clinton. You know, there's been lots of talk lately about "pregnant chads," and when you put together anythin' related to "Clinton," "pregnant" and "election" then I shine like a polished Texas apple! Ain't that right Dick? Dick?

[Hookah Smokin Caterpillar]

Hah, that wasn't laughing out loud funny, it was more like "Voters in this country are kind of ****ing sad" kind of funny. I'm thankful they're doing a recount in Florida so George Bush won't win.

[YeLLa-TiGeR]

Get a hair transplant? Maybe that could help if you had the money? I still think you should shave it and polish it, do you know how cool it would look if you had a polished head??? It be like an Italian Goldberg!

And your lucky that you get to train so much, Im so envious!

[SweepEm]

I am thankful for many things but most is that I still have my family here. Most of you don't know but my dad is pretty ill and well, I have no idea how much longer we have with him but I do appreciate the time I have with him. He has been very sick this year and we thought that a couple of times, we were going to lose him. But he pulled through and is ok for now.
One of my long time friends just lost her mother suddenly. The ironic fact is that her mother went to the doctor that morning and was given good marks for health and then that night collapses and then dies.
I still debate whether or not it's better for someone to die quickly without warning or a slow lingering but uncomfortable death. Both have their merits and you can't pick and chooose the way you are going to die unless it's an untimely suicide.
I've had an up and down year business wise and it could have been much worse but I am thankful for what I do have.

Wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and hope it's a very memorable one this year.

[BIG BIRD]

I am thankful for still having one parent to enjoy the holidays with. I am also very thankful for my girlfriend and her family for treating me so well the past 8 years and the past 6mos. really making me feel loved and apart of their family. I am thankful for all of my friends for always being around when I need them and giving me the last beer or their last bowl. I am thankful that Home Depot fired me. I was just relieved of 5 years of BS and working at a job I hated. I am thankful to all of you guys for putting up with me being an asshole 90% of the time and not calling for my ban. Last but not least I would like my father for making me the man that I am today and for always pushing me to be the best Josh I can be,no matter what the odds or what stands in my way. You will be on everyone's mind tommorow.

SWEEP: I hope you make the most out of your time with your father at least you have notice. I wish I would have had that kind of time to make good with my father.

[Edited by BIG BIRD on 11-23-2000 at 12:36 PM]

[Karlinhos]

thankful for:

my kids and their good health
my mother kicking breast cancer's ass (knock on wood)
my girlfriend - neverending support
my job - it actually doesn't suck too bad (lol)
my friends - they're always there for me
my ex-wife, for staying out of my face (lol)
all of the cool bjj guys i've met and "met" via the internet. all have and continue to be great experiences!
sweepem - for being the greatest guy in the whole world... the smartest guy i know... the best bjj player i've ever rolled with... and an all around nice guy! (he has Laker's season tickets... lol)

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL!!!

[SweepEm]

You just want to see your ass on TV.

[Hitchahard]

I have to resond to one of the best posts on this forum:

I am thankful for:

- A great family.
- Older brothers that used to kick the crap out of me, but are now my best friends.
- Health - I don't pray a lot but I will pray "hard" for your dad, SweepEm! Enjoy every day together - we never know when it will end!
- My nieces and nephew
- A solid job
- MMA - Life wouldn't be the same without it. Especially the fate of having Marco Ruas' studio across the steet from my house. In addition, the fact that Marco is a great guy, with a wife, kids and a strong set of values. We discovered a few weeks ago that we go to the same church.
- Great forum bro's! The only one's in my life that understand my passion for MMA!!
- The bad things in life - Because they remind me to charish the good!!

Hitch.....

[SweepEm]

Hitch and others, thanks for the kind words, I have been able to tell my Dad pretty much what I wanted to say to him and don't feel cheated if he were to die suddenly. I do appreciate what time I have with him.

And a second note, you and Marco Ruas go to the same church. Now one of several things:
either you are blind,
Marco comes in late
or one of you doesn't go to church much.

A big wide body like Marco, even hiding in a suit, can be EASILY seen.