The saying, "You have nothing to fear but fear itself" comes to mind. Over the years here I have show cased a large part of who I am. Many of you know my life and my heart. I'm not especially proud (especially what I've done to Dayzy) but I'm not ashamed either. I'm just a guy having some fun. I have learned a lot from some friends here and got some great advice. In my real life I've always been known to give good solid advice myself. Believe it or not I'm actually quite the confidant. A trusted and reliable friend to many, many people. So perhaps we can use this venue to air anonymous grievances, get advice and just plain ol support people when they're down and out!

So the reason for my quote is this. Sometimes life presents itself in a new way. Change can be scary and we and others do not accept it well sometimes. But change is never ending and I challenge you all (especially one) to have the courage to accept that inevitable change no matter what it is. Don't prolonge the inevitable because pain is sure to follow. ONE way or another. Accept it and don't worry, be happy ! Friends in CyberSpace can be true friends IRL. Lotsa support here my friend. *grins*

hands fionn a jock strap for extra support *grin*

*chuckles to herself, slides a beer towards Fionn and hums a few bars of a country tune* I've got friends in low places........

*remembers now why he's her very favorite big bro and leaves him a hug and a kiss*

Thanks...

Thank you Ladies. Much appreciated, much obliged!!
*checks to see if the jock strap is big enough* Now who's first, c'mon lie down on the coach and tell me all the details *LOL*

*gets a crane to lift Fionn down from his pompous high chair*. *ROFL*. Now there's my cheap shot from Galway, pal!!!!!!!!!!

*Lying on the coach* Well, I got this problem. I live where the wind blows every time I'm talking to this friend from the east. Seems his head spins from my long posts on the Tir message board...

Blah blah blah blah, blah blabbity blah blah blah...*Two hours later Fionn snoring* ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzz...and so you see, I've tried every remedy for Diarrear o' me mouth an nothin works. Blah blah blah blah, blah blabbity blah...*same complaints over and over for another hour when Fionn finally awakens*

Yes...uh-huh...I understand! *Adjusting jock strap as it is cutting off circulation to the head* Have you read "Winds of War Blow..."? I think you ought to get with Mstree and the two of you can blow all the hot air you want, darling! *Pulling out plug on the back of TAO*

Fionn, I feel so much better! You really know how to listen and I can just let everything out with you!*Hot air releasing on and on for another half hour* I just feel so...so... ahhh, satisfied with the service here. *Sweet smile*

*Readjusting jock strap and smiling* I love to bring smiles to others faces. Now, I'm only going to charge you for three hours with me on the coach. That will be $$$$. *Zip, slide, credit card purchase* Well, babe, I gotta fly out of here!

Oh Fionn *sighing happily* you really are the best! *Combing flattened hair from lying so long on the coach*

And now we end this little head-spinning tale about life upon Fionn's coach as CinderTAO turns back to the rag she is in real life. Hee hee hee...and if you believe her gobshyte, you are extremely bored! Head spinning anyone? *Downing a quart or two of TAO-pectate for the Diarear o' me mouth*

It's a joke, Fionn! *Hugz!*

*wanders in to the support group, reads the opening 2 posts, and sits quickly when she feels like she's been hit in the face w/ a frying pan!*

Hmmmm...Fionn...have you been peeping into my life? *L*

Just for the record: accepting the necessary changes needed is the easy part; making those changes is always the stumbling block. Especially when some of the things lost are just as valuable as the things gained.......how do you decide? *sits like the "Thinker" on Tir's porch while she contemplates the answer*

Fionn, how much do you charge per hour?
Is there a wench discount?

what the heck did you do to Dayzy Wayzy?

Where were you the other day, when my father-n-law called and talked for almost TWO hours about a relationship that ended 12 years ago!!!!!!!! Gee.....I'm becoming a family counsler without even knowing it. So, if Fionn gets overbook, just call on me...I'm available for a shoulder to cry on or just to bitch at..:) Until I deliver that is!!!!

*sprinkles prozac throughout the room*

as far as the jock strap fionn - it is a SMALL - just remember which head it is that IS small....LOL

*wipes a tear from her eye*
NOT!!!!!!!! *wink@fionn*

Hey Fionn, you better quit while you're still a Head

*ROTFLMFAO* Touche Vic, Touche !!!! You always keep me on my toes and on my guard. Who's beter than you babe? Who the @#$% is the rastafarian?

Hhhhmm.... Lemme Tink. *head starts to hurt again* Rock, no sweat I gotcha back from that blasted pub ya called me from. T'was too easy for me *LOL*

TAO, as usual thanks for the novel. Who is the guest? And why does everyone post annoymously around here. Sheeesh !!! *kisses GrayMum on the cheek* Good to see ya darlin !!!

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
words of advice...............
There is no need
Like the lack of a friend.....

HI EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*looks down and picks up wee small strap off floor and puts it on table*
*walks out of room singing.."You've got a friend...."*

did you know an ant can carry 30 times it's own weight, pull 50 times it's own weight and ALWAYS falls over on it's right side when intoxicated...

Maybe our annoymous guest isn't certain of his/her identity and that's why they're visiting..... Or he/she just wants to drive you mental, which is the more likely!!! :) *Sees jockstrap on table and reads label, `boys size 1T'*....

If only you women knew.... *shakes his head and smiles* There's no Irish curse here ladies *LMAO*

*rolls her eyes and starts singing...Oh Lord but it's hard to be humble.....*

*joins in with sultry Texas twang...*

"when you're purfect in every wayeeeeeeee"
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Okay, okay... ENOUGH ALREADY!!!! DFF, what are you up to now? Let's return to your ward on the 3rd floor now. It's time for your medication. I know you like to play the Doctor, but play time is over. Now, there's a good boy.... yes, give me the stethescope too. Okay, enough role play for the day, it's nap time.

*Nurse Ratchet smiles at the good-intended gent and locks his cell for the night*

Awwww Cmon..... Whasser matter wit a widdle wole pwayin. Nuttin wrong with pwetending is dere? After all my name is "Elmer J. Fudd" I own a mansion unt a yacht!! *LMAO*

The only problem is, you can't discern reality from fantasy. Very grandiose. That'll be one hundred fifty dollars. Pay the receptionist.

*the receptionist pulls Fionn's account up on the computer...notices quit a few unpaid sessions and late bills for his extended visit* Mr. Fionn, you will have to bring your account current before we can continue to treat you, *handing Fionn a 20 page billing statement*.....

*Wrapping arms around Fionn in a huge HUG!* I don't know about you, Fionn but I am kinda CRAZY about you and a hug is free...it always makes me feel better. *S*

Fionn is crazy about Fionn too, don't worry about that.

*hands the receptionist a blank check* Here ya go darlin.... just fill in the blanks.

Sigmund, please tell me. Since you know everything and especially everything about me. So what is my "OFFICIAL" diagnosis? Conceited, dillusional crackpot? *frowns* Now you have me worried......

Perhaps Siggy I'm not getting my monies worth. You see Sig there are friends and enemies alike in Tir that would and have readily told me that. That's not to say that I agree but it's stuff that has been said just the same. So what am I paying you for? How about some landscaping or some bartending instead?

Way to go Siggy! You have Fionn worried. Ooo, I think you hit a nerve. Okay, be nice Siggy.

and let's not forget the latent, maniacal tendencies either... *peers over reading glasses* Dr. Freud.

Hmmm, perhaps the guest appears as a guest for a very good reason. 3 Guesses why Fee-yon..*s*

and the first 2 don't *yelling* EVEN COUNT!

Jaysus, ofcourse I'm worried. This is the first time I've ever been "CERTIFIED". *pops some prozac into my mouth* Now what do I do?

*thinks about ways to dislike myself*

*hiccups*

NOT!!!!

Yeah, whatever Fionn

I sincerely apologize to Fionn and others if I said something here that was taken the wrong way or offended anyone. I hope that the entire message board is viewed as an extension of chat, an opportunity to leave the excess baggage behind or concerns in real life and to have some playful fun with the Tir family.

I have enjoyed the entertainment and enlightenment from others who take the time to post their thoughts, ideas, jokes, stories, poems, etc.

The board has given me a convenient opportunity to share my writing with friends in other chatrooms whom I am close to and to let them enjoy Tir na nOg.

Thank you Accasbel so much for a wonderful tool for many who deeply appreciate your efforts in extending chatting to a more formal setting where all may enjoy one another. *S*

*Pops Zotac and looks at fionn and shakes head.* man you think you have problems?*quickly shushes her other two personality's. Celtic no i am not going to ask him out... you should know better... LadySoahc you can not post poetryon his very hi forhead.. now shush everyone's looking at us.

loves everyone*kidding*no really i do love everyone.

LR

Zotac? Hmmm

Must be a cross between Zoloft and Prozac

*looks for Zotac, Zoloft and Prozac that may have fallen between the cusions*

*finds a twenty-dollar bill instead, stuffs it and slinks out of the room quietly*

Hey, that's my twenty

*smacks his hand*

*wonders how Mac's 20 got into his couch* HHHhhhmmm..... there's some mighty, mighty strange things going on around here lately. Including The Mighty's Mentality, The Shammy Phone service and "Wuns Goose Bozo". Now Mac's stashing his cash in my couch. Thank God that's it cause I can't imagine where else he banks *LOL*
Perhaps we should get Siggy back here to analyze us? I think a group Tir rate could be negotiated.

I'm First.