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Submitted by lbangs on Thu, 12/02/2004 - 13:22
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Boy, am I fickle, but matters have majorly changed in my life, and I decided not leave this site. Damn it, I enjoy it too much.
I apologize to everybody for the melodrama. The last two days were sorta my dark nights of the soul, but I am on the other side now.
Shalom, y'all!
L. Bangs
Wow, I'm hardly quick off the mark here..
Buy, Lbangs, pray tell what exactly was written here before you changed your mind? I missed out, and whilst I'm overjoyed you're staying (a Listology without Lbangs? Never!), I'm still interested in exactly what went on.
Cheers!
My initial post was pretty much that I was taking a breather. I did not go into the reasons. I hope you will forgive me, but I still do not think I should go into the reasons. They are personal and involve more people than just me alone.
Thanks for the very kind response, though! I am here to stay.
Shalom, y'all!
L. Bangs
Ah, I totally understand, no problem. I'm just glad you're staying. :)
Thanks!
Shalom, y'all!
L. Bangs
And before I even had the chance to write a sad message, too! Thanks, I had no idea what to say. It would've been pretty sad though.
I'm glad you're at a high point in this tumultuous time of your life. Best of luck getting through those dark nights.
Thank you, AJ. Your words have always meant a lot to me!
Shalom, y'all!
L. Bangs
We still love ya!
Whew...
Thanks!
Shalom, y'all!
L. Bangs
Damn it, lbangs, you're making it so damn impossible not to ask about the tubulent forces influencing this decision - looks like I'll have to bite my tongue on this one as for your '100 best movies' list.
OK, I have had a bit of time to think about this. I believe I can share a little without coming off too terribly bitter.
My wife is divorcing me; she simply does not want to be married to me. I have pleaded with her, but frankly, she is bored with me, she wants to see other men, and she could not care less about me.
After throwing me out of the apartment the next day, she started posting for the first time to Listology, first as La Mancha and now as Penny . When I asked her why, she eventually confessed that she is trying to pick up a guy here.
I asked her not to post here, since this is all rather painful for me; her response was that it is a public site, and if it bothered me, I should start my own site.
At the same time, she does not want me to say anything about her here.
I considered leaving Listology.
However, after thinking about this, I agree with the first point and disagree with the second. She has no right to tell me what I cannot post here in a community that has been an important part of my life for years.
And, that is about the long and short of it. Melodrama over. I am staying here.
Shalom, y'all!
L. Bangs
She's not trying to pick up a guy here, she just 1. wanted to experience first hand what she feels may be taking you away from her. or 2. wanted to make you feel as uncomfortable as she could in a place where she thinks you should not be more comfortable than in her company.
Of course I'm completely out on a limb here, but it doesn't sound to me as if she doesn't care. More like she's trying to get your attention. I apologize if I've stepped over the line.
You are not over the line. However, I will say that I am only telling as much of the story as I need to tell in order to explain myself here. If you knew the *full* story, you would not be so sure...
Shalom, y'all!
L. Bangs
Ack! Well... whohmpff *Luke wisely zips his lip*
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I am confused...
Shalom, y'all!
L. Bangs
(Once again, your statements are begging further explanation, especially for those people who care about you. So, I had to zip my mouth shut before I asked about it again).
Ah, gotcha!
Shalom, y'all!
L. Bangs (no longer confused...)
Yikes, I can definitely see how it's painful for you to experience or even discuss this. Naturally, myself and others would love for you to stick around! I hope you won't mind if I intercede on your behalf to God regarding all this.
I appreciate any thoughts and/or prayers. Thanks.
Shalom, y'all!
L. Bangs
I am so sorry. I do not mean to tempt or tease. I just can't air everything out online. I've probably already said too much...
Why does saying that last line make me want to shave my head and do some goofy dancing?
Ah, Mr. Stipe...
I do hope to finish that darned list one day, though!
Shalom, y'all!
L. Bangs
There are probably fewer than 200 films I feel I *MUST* see before I can reasonably construct my own '100 Best Films' list (though, they probably won't be the next 200 films I see, unfortunately). I'd better not beat you to it!
I'm curious, though - has the original list changed since you first made it (just the list - not the accompanying speculation)? For example, perhaps you've seen a movie since you made the list that belongs on the list?
I suspect a few films might join the list, knocking a few others off. Other than that, there may be a few shifts of films around a few places, but I do not think the list would be too radically different.
I will try not to let you beat me to the finish line!
Shalom, y'all!
L. Bangs
Anyway, sorry to hijack this thread to talk about our '100 best' lists... again: great to have you back!
Wow, really?! That's GREAT! I think, given recent events in your life, we can forgive a little fickleness!
I'm glad to hear you've turned the corner. If you're anything like me it'll be two-steps-forward-three-steps-back for awhile, but progress will continue to be made (as mathematically impossible as I've made it seem).
Welcome back! I'm glad I didn't have to miss you longer. :-)
Thank you! I feel quite foolish flip-flopping like I did, but I hope all will forgive me. I just love this site!
Shalom, y'all!
L. Bangs
Take care, lester.
Good luck. Hope things take a turn for the better in the near future.
You'll be missed, your contribution has been huge, and when you come back - please do - I'm sure a welcome will be waiting.
Welcome! [Plus a look of pleasant surprise.]
Best of luck, man. I hope you return one day, when you are ready.
And I hope for the best for you, too. Be well, and good luck with everything.
Take your time but hurry back, L, if that is at all possible.
Shalom, you!
You've always been a true cornerstone to Listology. You will be missed.
In the words of that immortal poet, Roy Clark, "How can I miss you if you won't go away?" Just kidding ~;^) Glad you changed your mind. At least you didn't pull your lists off like I've done during times of personal reflection.
I am very sorry to see you go.
I am sadden to see you go away but I wish you the best.
I'm so sorry to hear this, but I understand completely.
I hope that your heart heals, and I wish you luck.
How incredibly sad. I hope you'll come back. Best of luck, and please keep in touch via whatever channels you like.
Take care, and best of luck to you.