Answers possibly?

Myself - Taking a rest from my never ending gardening work
@webeishere (36313)
United States
June 16, 2008 4:03pm CST
Okay as someone started this interest group for me I wanted to ask my friends and others here as well a simple question. What is it that drew you to me to request my friendship here? What is it that made you accept my friendship here? I've many friends from other parts of the world and was curious to the reasons I am seeked out so much for friendship here on myLot. What is it about my discussions that so many feel they are great? I don't think they are as they are mostly just about my daily boring gardening life. Thanks in advance to all as well. Have a great day/evening. A photo of me resting outside on my front deck enjoying the sunshine and warmth. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
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@Polly1 (12644)
• United States
16 Jun 08
Ok here goes, that head is getting bigger and bigger. I think some of your appeal is: Your real, your open wih yourself and life. What you see is what you get. Your kind, you have a sense of humor, your a nice person, your a family man, your sunny personality shines threw, hehe. You have lived alot of life and you are honest about it, you don't sugar coat it to make yourself look good. I can say a few more things, but when the earthquake hits I don't want to feel the tremers over this way.
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@Polly1 (12644)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Ahhh Shucks!!!!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Jun 08
No quakes this time around. Possibly later in the week though depending on what others have to say. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@gemini_rose (16264)
16 Jun 08
I just enjoy your discussions, I dont answer them all as I dont know too much about gardening but I think that you take a great joy in yours and I love to read them and see the pictures that you put on. You are just a big part of this place, I also think that the hat you wear in your avatar had a lot to do with it, very cool!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
16 Jun 08
Thank you very much. One can not, nor should, expect their friends here to respond to all their discussions. I write them for my pleasure first and foremost. then I thrill in the amount of responses some of my discussions get as well. I add the photos as it is a past time that I love. Especially taking photos of my own gardening results etc. Yeah this "baby bottle nipple" hat seems to be an attractive addition huh? HAHAHAHA! I don't feel I am really that big of a part in this site. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Thanks. I am everyones grandpa here if they wish. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@gemini_rose (16264)
16 Jun 08
Well I think you are, you are Grandpa Bob and I am sure that everyone knows you and thinks of you as their favourite Grandpa! x
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
16 Jun 08
I was drawn to your consistency. I liked that you reply back to people who participate in your discussions and that you participate a lot around here. I like the humor that you and your daughter go back and forth with. In general you just come off as an all around hard working good guy. You're one of the good ones, Grandpa Bob and I'm glad to call you a friend.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Jun 08
I always try to respond to the discussions that really interest me and I usually return when comments are also addd to my responses there. I also try to add comments to the responses ion my discussions as well. After all isn't that waht makes them "discussions" after all? No comments etc then it's not a discussion. Thanks bunches also. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@tyc415 (5706)
• United States
16 Jun 08
I saw a bunch of your comments on many discussions and one day I decided to check your profile page out and saw your interests and some of your discussions you had started and responded to and thought "that is a person who seems like a good down to earth man that I would love to have as a mylot friend" so I ask you to accept me as a friend. As you know I do not have a green thumb and I love looking at your pictures and I have learned some things and gotten some tips from you and others that respond to your discussions. Even though I don't start many discussions I sure do hope that you will keep me as your friend. I also don't always respond to each of your discussions since I know nothing to say. Have a super good evening.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
16 Jun 08
Thank you as well for the friendship. You seem to have become a loyal grandpa bob responder etc. Especially to the photos I add. I mostly love seeing the comments added to all the photos I add as it shows more interest in my work in the area of gardening and especially in photography. Thanks again. Thanks for the times you do respond though. I don't expect all my friends to respond to every discussion of mine. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
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@elemental69 (1559)
• Ireland
16 Jun 08
It was your charming good looks lol. I had read a lot of your replies to other discussions and what struck me more was your sense of humour. ;-)
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Well I am a handsome man afterall. HAHAHAHA! POP! Damn there went my head popping again. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
16 Jun 08
I may not respond as often as I should but I know your garden off by heart. That was what attracted me to having you as a friend. Ilove to read the progress you are making (or rather, your flowers are making). Keep telling us about it because I just love reading it and when you come here to have a rest from whatever you are doing out there it's almost as if I'm reading a book. Happy posting to YOU Grandpa Bob!
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@1grnthmb (2055)
• United States
16 Jun 08
I found you under the gardening interest and you were posting quit a bit at that time under gardening. I worked as a horticulturist for 30 years and this is just a subject that I am still drawn to even though my body does not agree. I live through Your adventures with your garden. It makes me very happy. Mark
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
16 Jun 08
Thanks. I post mostly under the various garden type categories actually. Gardening, flowers, lilies, apple trees, landscaping. These are the ones I post in most often it seems. Thanks once again for the friendship here. Means a lot seeing all the great comments about my gardening trials and tribualtions. Glad I can help you live that tyupe of life style once again through my discussions and photos. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Hi there, friend! I just found you very down to earth and I really enjoyed your posts. You seem to always be happy and that is a good thing to share with others! I'm glad to be your friend :) P.S. I'm still a bit envious at all the nice goodies you get from the casino. LOL!
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Jun 08
I have not been getting any more nice goodies other than the cash and free rooms. I haven't been for a bit nor spent like usual there. Thanks a bunch also. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Same here! With everything going UP, gasoline, food and necessities, my play money is gone. Can't afford to get there let along have money left to play with! Have a great day!
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
17 Jun 08
I'm not sure if I requested you or you requested me. It doesn't matter though. I am very glad that we met online in Mylot. I really like your discussions and I think you have alot of nice things to say. I think you are a very special person to your family and you are a very nice person as well. I have alot of friends here at Mylot also that are from all over the world. I don't know what they find interesting about me either.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Jun 08
I think what I like about you is your laid back ways here. Always seem kind to others and I have yet to see a harsh word typed by you. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Okay. I just added this interest. It let me this time.
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@mummymo (23706)
17 Jun 08
You know AGB it wasn't so much the discussions you posted or the responses you gave that drew me to you - more it was a feeling of warmth, honesty and strength that I got from you - not to mention that twisted sense of humour! lol The more I learn about you the more I realise that my gut instinct was right! i am proud to call you my friend! hugs xxx
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Awww thanks so much sweetheart. This means a lot to me. I feel the persona I show here is mostly true for the better part of my real life. Of course I do have my bad days as well. but when I have a bad day I don't show up here. Hahaha!! Twisted sense of humor? Not too twiosted or you wouldn't like it. Unless you're as twisted as I am. Thanks as well friend. Love ya too. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM AGB!!~
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@mummymo (23706)
17 Jun 08
It is all true AGB - even the twisted sense of humour and yes I do share that with you!! lol Not too twisted of course , just enough to be lots of fun and I love you for it! Hugs xxx
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Well thank you very much. The saying is true, Laughter is the best medicine. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
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• United States
17 Jun 08
Let me count the ways! You're funny and have a keen sense of humor. You're fun to hang around, and quick witted. You like to joke. You are seeing a pattern here. I love hanging out at your discussions because you are lots of fun. My life is often full of stress, and it's nice to talk with other people who are not always arguing or being dramatic. And I love your photos, all of them, including the candid ones.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Jun 08
I keep stress at bay in my life. I hate it and it only makes me want to be drunk or high again so there shall be a minimal amount of stress for me. I am trying to get my wife to have the same attitude I do but she stresses over the smallest things each day. I have always liked being the joker and or center of attention. This is from being with the carnivals and circuses for so long. I do not like arguing at all. But it does happen sometimes. I avoid that here at all costs as I am here to have fun not to get into heated disputes etc. Thanks for such kind words about me as well. Greatly appreciated. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@sid556 (30953)
• United States
17 Jun 08
For me, it was just your basic down to earth, i don't know...just being you. you just seemed so genuine and friendly and kind. I could relate to your stories of taking care of your dad. Other stories were just funny. you seem very family oriented and I liked that. face it, your're just a cool guy.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Jun 08
I am very family orientated. No thanks to my dad though. It actually comes from being a runaway with the traveling carnival/circus life style. They were my sub-family for many many years. But mom helped me be a family fan a lot too. Thanks bunches friend. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
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@sid556 (30953)
• United States
18 Jun 08
cool story! do tell us more. Sounds like you had a very interesting upbringing and worthy of many interesting stories on here!!
@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Nothing in particular and everything at the same time! You're just nice, interesting, kind hearted, and positive! And, you are also one of my other favorite fellow myLotians' Daddy! LOL! I don't really have a good solid answer for you. I just enjoy keeping in touch with you!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Awww thanks. Another friend here I can now change my signature for if you don't mind. If you do say the word and it'll be the usual signature. Thanks friend. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM DADDY!!~
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@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
17 Jun 08
LOL! I don't mind!
@cjgrooms (4456)
• United States
17 Jun 08
You requested my friendship and the reason that i accepted was that although i can't grow anything i admire people who can. I love seeing pictures of your flowers and garden, it reminds me of my Grandmother who could also grow anything. And i like hearing from people in different parts of the U.S.A.as well as other parts of the world.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Thanks for your friendfship as well. I love taking and posting photos a lot here as all can tell. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@lucy02 (5015)
• United States
17 Jun 08
You just seemed like a friendly, likable sort of fellow and your discussions were easy to reply to...like talking to an old friend. A few people on here aren't as funloving and make their discussions into a big heated debate and get upset if you don't agree with them. Not you. It makes me want to respond more to your discussions.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Well the saying is, "Laughter is the best medicine." So I try to live by that creedo. I love laughiung and especially making others laugh. I carry that in my persona here as well as all can tell. I hate the debates and or arguments here. This is a discussion group to discuss things. A big difference between discuss and argue etc. I have been into touchy topics here and was very polite voicing my opinion/feelings without any nasty feedback so far. But basically I avoid those discussions as I want to have fun. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
17 Jun 08
Hi GRANDPA BOB! A friend of mine here told me that you are a kind person and is never been rude to anyone here. I have seen you in some of my discussions and responses even though I have not yet added you in my friends' list. So, I gave it a shot. And I am so glad because you are a genuine person who just is true to himself yet maintained respect to fellow mylotters. You are friendly and kind. Take care and God Bless!
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Thanks bunches. May I inquire as to whom this friend was? HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
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@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
18 Jun 08
Hi GRANDPA BOB! angel-of_charm is the one who told me nice things about you.
• Philippines
17 Jun 08
when you first asked me why i wanna be added as your friends i say i wanna respond to your discussions..i got so interested on your discussions..though i may not be more active to respond to all of it it doesn't mean i don't give a minute to read on them..i do a lot..i love your flower beds..i love your garden..makes me envious because i cannot have my own garden and flowers..i do not know how to do gardening and i thought i am to kill every plant i hold..but all in all i love your being grandpa..many of our friends in here know what i'm talking about..your a great person we all know that..we might now know each other that well but i felt like we've had a great friend with you..
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Thanks so much. I am happy that so many here enjoy my garden as much as I do myself. Makes me feel good. I love when I get compliments on all my hard work I oput into them. Even the neighbors drop by lately saying how it looks great with all the new changes I did this past week. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@bfarrier1 (2082)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Actually there was a few things: 1.Your post are interesting 2.Your responses are interesting 3.You seem to know alot about mylot 4.I love gardening or at least trying to I have no Green thumb like you but I still like to try. You have a Wonderful night.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Thank you very much. I always try to be thoughful and non-confrontal in my ways going about here on myLot. I almost always say kind things no matter my feelings etc. When I do let out I do it in a sensible way as well and not rude etc. thanks once again friend. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
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@bfarrier1 (2082)
• United States
18 Jun 08
I am like that in my everyday life as well I hate hurting others feelings and I was always taught if you don't have something nice to say don't say nothing at all.Judge yourself before others and you may change your mind,you have been a nice person to get to know and thank you for your friendship.Have a great night.
• United States
17 Jun 08
I like the fact that you take such great interest in gardening and do such a lovely job on it. Also your bonfires you have that is awesome and some of the pics you have put up are great. You know how to make one laugh when one is down for you've made me smile quite a few times when I had a off day and wasn't in good spirits at the time. You have shared some cool stories about your amazeing gardening, your dad and how you have done different things for him, and your friend that you brought to the casino and your grandson and so forth. I know as well as others here in MyLot that you sound like a really nice guy that can touch the hearts of many. Keep up the good work as a friend, father, husband and grandfather. I hope to see more inspireing discussions from you that I can respond to take care and have a good day.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Well I love seeming and especially making others in my life smile and laugh. I think I'll be having a bonfire with my own fireworks this Saturday as my 2 grandsons are going to be spending the night I think. Thanks for all these kind words friend. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@heleni0 (322)
17 Jun 08
I enjoy reading your discussions, even if they're on something I know little about, such as gardening. I thought you sounded intelligent and like a good sport, and since i'm new to myLot I wanted friends who didn't scare the life out of me :P
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Jun 08
I don't think I scare anyone here. At least I have not heard of it if I do. Thanks bunches also friend. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~