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« on: May 24, 2009, 09:20:43 AM »
I got tired of being a tiger. I decided to put a face to my name. It was at the end of dialysis and just about to go "cross eyed" from low BP., and I decided that I was thinking that my avatar was silly. I am perfectly confident with my own picture. When I go to dialysis, they treat me like a Rock Star. (at least I think) They have me sitting at the very first chair (closest to the nurses station) Every day all the caregivers stop and talk to me. Sometimes 2 or 3 hang around for a minute or two and we talk and laugh. No matter how I feel, when asked How's it goin'? I say "Not horrible" I always bring my own water so I don't have to ask the care givers to bring me some. That way I don't get a resentment if they forget or make me wait. I am not a tiger. My name is James, Hurlock is my middle name.  :bandance; I figure that if I hold a resentment, it's just like taking poison and exspecting the other guy to get sick or die. There I am fuming, angry, and the other guy is just sitting around perfectly happy knowing that I'm angry or not, doesn't matter. So, I'm Not a tiger, I'm me.
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« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2009, 09:24:31 AM »
Nice to see you James.  Dang nice 'stache too!  It's cool to change up avatars now and then...I was even a zebra for awhle.  I gotta find a new one...always something quirky...cuz that's me....quirky!
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« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2009, 09:25:48 AM »
You look like a very content guy.  Glad you are doing well.

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« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2009, 09:36:38 AM »
hey James, I change my avatar a few times a week sometimes... I do love putting a face to the words tho  ;D
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« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2009, 09:47:00 AM »
Hi James good to 'meet' you.  You remind me of someone but I can't put a name to him, it probably is a rock star.  Glad you have decided to be you, life feels better that way.
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« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2009, 10:19:08 AM »
nothing wrong with being a tiger -
we are the Conroe Tigers -
now, my son is an Aggie -
but we will always be Conroe Tigers -
glad to have you as a member
growl    growl     growl
remember Tony the Tiger ?
I was Gary the Snail from Spongebob until okarol found me this twirler -
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« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2009, 10:22:14 AM »

Waaaa our missing cat was named Tiger. God I miss that little guy!  :'(

I like your photo James.
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« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2009, 12:00:27 PM »
Great photo, James.  Thanks for giving us a chance to know you better.   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2009, 12:11:27 PM »
Great avatar, James Hurlock!   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2009, 04:17:03 PM »
You sure do look like a rock star!  I did like the tiger and actually was gonna ask how you made him move?  Nice to see your real face though.
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« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2009, 04:59:30 PM »
Nice photo   :flower;
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« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2009, 07:50:37 AM »
Quote from: rose1999 on May 24, 2009, 09:47:00 AM
You remind me of someone but I can't put a name to him, it probably is a rock star. 

I was thinking maybe Jerry Garcia?  It's always nice to see the real people behind the posts.  How's your weight loss plan going?  You wrote me once asking for tips.
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« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2009, 01:35:45 PM »
It's good to "see" you James.  :2thumbsup;

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« Reply #13 on: May 26, 2009, 02:18:38 AM »
Good for you, James.
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« Reply #14 on: May 26, 2009, 08:37:55 AM »
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