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Sorry to be late, dearest Simon. But I wanted to wish you peace and joy and the disappearance of that nagging Black Dog. He'll be gone soon, I hope, and the cessation of suffering will arise again. You're in my thoughts and prayers always, dear friend. Thank you for everything you've taught me so far and I look forward to many more years of your wise counsel and our continued friendship. You're very dear to me and I'm sending you tons of love and big, gentle hugs for your birthday and everyday.
Thanks so much for the good wishes. It is my misfortune that the USA celebrates on the same day (although I understand that 2 July was the actual date that was originally chosen).
P.S. Despite the fearful weather we are having (the floods in Hull are our version of Katrina), tomorrow promises to be fine so I am off to Glastonbury to celebrate 64 years.
For anyone who doesn't know it, Glastonbury is Avalon and it is where King Arthur is buried. Last time I was there I came across some bhikkus completing a sand mandala: perfect really - Buddhist ritual in a pagan town, just my cup of mead.
If the weather is good, I'll try to take some photos of the Chalice Well and the place where Joseph of Arimathea landed with the Grail.
And for those who think that's all myth, I'll just say that all history becomes myth in time so why not accept the more wonderful myths as history?
federicaSeeker of the clear blue sky...Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubtModerator
edited August 2007
I'll second that ditto! Wherever you are, whatever you're doing, have a wonderful one - and don't be a stranger....
Maybe it's too late in the year....so we'll hear from you again when the cherry blossom blooms....?
thank you all so very much!
i love and miss all of you dearly and to hear from you brings joy to my heart.
i'm still around every now and then...
plans coming amd going but as it stands december or january will mark the beginning of monastic life.
i'll be sure to keep my first really supportive sangha up to date.
a deep bow from the land of silence and talking ATMs,
Thank you Simon. I don't post in any discussion here anymore but I do check in from time to time. I did send you a PM but never got a response. I cried for hours.
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federicaSeeker of the clear blue sky...Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubtModerator
edited September 2007
Comic, we do miss you, and all count you as one of the gang... wish you came in more... but hey, whatever sets your Dharma Dingling....!
let the kid off the room part - it IS his birthday!!
Hey, BF...Ya comin' in to join the party?
Have a happy one, OFotB!!
(Old Friend of the Board...Just fer once, it ain't rude....!):rocker::rockon:
Let him off cleaning his room? Why, I have already let him off going up the chimney to clean it and shortened his day at the blacking factory to a mere 13 hours! What more could he want on his birthday?
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federicaSeeker of the clear blue sky...Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubtModerator
edited December 2007
Oh sir you are truly too kind...
perchance we might permit him a candle as a safeguard 'gainst the cold...
should it become severely inclement, we might even let him light it.....
...Pleasures of the flesh...."?
He's quite advanced for his age, you know.....:rolleyesc:om:
I was referring to Oliver Twist, chapter 7:
'It's not Madness, ma'am,' replied Mr. Bumble, after a few
moments of deep meditation. 'It's Meat.'
'What?' exclaimed Mrs. Sowerberry.
'Meat, ma'am, meat,' replied Bumble, with stern emphasis.
'You've over-fed him, ma'am. You've raised a artificial soul and
spirit in him, ma'am unbecoming a person of his condition: as the
board, Mrs. Sowerberry, who are practical philosophers, will tell
you. What have paupers to do with soul or spirit? It's quite
enough that we let 'em have live bodies. If you had kept the boy
on gruel, ma'am, this would never have happened.'
'Dear, dear!' ejaculated Mrs. Sowerberry, piously raising her
eyes to the kitchen ceiling: 'this comes of being liberal!'
federicaSeeker of the clear blue sky...Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubtModerator
edited January 2008
Too true, and sadly he had medical problems which kept him away from us before.
I hope everything is ok with you now, and that your absence is not fuelled by sadness...
Happy Birthday, Digger, from your friends....
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Many, Many more healthy, happy ones, too.
For our sakes, keep healthy and keep us thinking.
What an model of devotion you are!
Best of Regards, always!
Nirvy
All my love,
Boo
For anyone who doesn't know it, Glastonbury is Avalon and it is where King Arthur is buried. Last time I was there I came across some bhikkus completing a sand mandala: perfect really - Buddhist ritual in a pagan town, just my cup of mead.
If the weather is good, I'll try to take some photos of the Chalice Well and the place where Joseph of Arimathea landed with the Grail.
And for those who think that's all myth, I'll just say that all history becomes myth in time so why not accept the more wonderful myths as history?
Palzang
Maybe it's too late in the year....so we'll hear from you again when the cherry blossom blooms....?
i love and miss all of you dearly and to hear from you brings joy to my heart.
i'm still around every now and then...
plans coming amd going but as it stands december or january will mark the beginning of monastic life.
i'll be sure to keep my first really supportive sangha up to date.
a deep bow from the land of silence and talking ATMs,
dave
:birthday:
We haven't seen him for a while but all good wishes and hopes to him.
have a really happy one!
You do need to come in here more often.
-bf
pot....kettle.....calling.....black.....
or something like that.....
Shut it, Freddie.
-bf
Ditto!
Someone once told me that I was once 14, but I'm not sure whether to believe them or not...
Palzang
Happy birthday, young 'un. Now tidy your room, take out the trash and do your homework.
let the kid off the room part - it IS his birthday!!
Hey, BF...Ya comin' in to join the party?
Have a happy one, OFotB!!
(Old Friend of the Board...Just fer once, it ain't rude....!):rocker::rockon:
Let him off cleaning his room? Why, I have already let him off going up the chimney to clean it and shortened his day at the blacking factory to a mere 13 hours! What more could he want on his birthday?
perchance we might permit him a candle as a safeguard 'gainst the cold...
should it become severely inclement, we might even let him light it.....
He's quite advanced for his age, you know.....:rolleyesc:om:
If you find pleasure in "flesh" - I have enough for everyone!
Simon, have a roll!
Fede, have a big ole chunk of rump roast.
Ajani - head cheese?
Yoda, I saved a toenail for ya.
-bf
I think I was right the first time....!!:eekblue::tonguec:
yay!! WE managed to get BF outta he woodwork!!
had a good one, BF?
Love ya hun!!
I hope everything is ok with you now, and that your absence is not fuelled by sadness...
Happy Birthday, Digger, from your friends....
And a belated birthday to everyone!
An especially belated Half-Birthday to THE PILGRIM! Keep coming with those literary allusions, Champ!
Many happy returns, my young friend. Only two more years as a teenager. Downhill all the way now.
Have a fantastic day.
:birthday::birthday::birthday:
:cheer:
Save us!!
A very Happy Birthday KoB, good on ya!!
Grr.. Still two birthdays to 18 for me..