tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post4210876720370056964..comments2023-05-11T11:39:13.988-04:00Comments on That's Life ... Sometimes!!!: Versatile Blogger AwardRichard Rumplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-12973654848380385772013-01-27T17:35:22.585-05:002013-01-27T17:35:22.585-05:00Julie - Thank you! I do my best ... most of the ti...Julie - Thank you! I do my best ... most of the time! lol It's really good to hear it from you! Many Thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-32734632220047804802013-01-27T17:34:50.508-05:002013-01-27T17:34:50.508-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-8533553409483627092013-01-24T21:02:43.202-05:002013-01-24T21:02:43.202-05:00Bravo Bravo!! Well deserved. You are always an ent...Bravo Bravo!! Well deserved. You are always an entertaining read!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618867858623697571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-20099242342039897602013-01-23T20:41:11.824-05:002013-01-23T20:41:11.824-05:00Emily - You really deserved it and much more! I&...Emily - You really deserved it and much more! I've been called that and a little worse at times, but what the hell, I've really had some experiences that when I do get old (cough cough) I can remember and wonder what ever possessed me to attempt them. lol Thanks for being there ... and here. Greatly Appreciated!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-33221627067110494342013-01-23T20:34:01.465-05:002013-01-23T20:34:01.465-05:00Ruchira - Life gives us opportunities to prove ou...Ruchira - Life gives us opportunities to prove ourselves. We either grab hold and run with them, or hide in the shadows. I've never been fond of shadows. lol Congratulations, btw, on your award! It is very well deserved! Many thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-62622044017364773962013-01-23T20:32:13.344-05:002013-01-23T20:32:13.344-05:00Stacy - Just imagine, here you are, old and "...Stacy - Just imagine, here you are, old and "walker with wheels" ready, sitting on your back porch with your great grandchildren, and all you can say is, "I wish I'd have done that when I was able to." I never wanted to be in that picture. Instead, I wanted to give them something to shoot for, and, if nothing else, the knowledge that fear only holds you back from experiencing emotions you'd have never known otherwise! I've been so damn scared I was weak, but forced myself to do whatever it was. That's what we have to teach the kids, to always move forward and never give in to fear. Of course, there has to be some common sense and advance knowledge gained before attempting some things! I always felt somewhat prepared and was able to come out of things at least alive. The graduation speech was due to procrastination. I put off writing one, and the afternoon of the graduation, wrote it in about ten minutes. Luckily, it worked out much better than expected! I simply figured, "It was meant to be", and at least it was honest! lol I thank you again for the award! It means a lot, even though I jest. What else do people expect from me? : ) Many thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-5295463588782533452013-01-23T20:22:33.705-05:002013-01-23T20:22:33.705-05:00Janine - God, it was boring! I'd forgotten h...Janine - God, it was boring! I'd forgotten how "normal" working actually is. Zzzzzzzzz I need the next 7 years to pass quickly so I can enjoy retirement and have some fun again! The people are nice, but there's so little energy in the workplace ... well, it looks like I've got to be the stimulus. lol I really appreciate all your kind words. You are the deserving one! To have even pre-scheduled blogs with a hurricane coming is above and beyond, to say the least! I proud to have you as a friend!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-70694131691584706402013-01-23T20:00:59.169-05:002013-01-23T20:00:59.169-05:00Melanie - You are another that well deserves this...Melanie - You are another that well deserves this award, my South African friend! : ) Yes, I love the rush of adrenaline, that's for sure. Mostly, I've gotten myself into situations that I didn't have the guts to say "No" to doing, so I went ahead and did them! lol Sometimes they worked out, and other times, well, let's just say I have some battle scars. I still have to conquer my fear of heights (sky diving doesn't count), as standing close to the edge of a canyon almost is paralyzing to me, and I'm hoping bungee jumping may do that. It's seriously on the agenda for later this year. Hopefully, I'll just get wet with that, instead of scars. : ) Many thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-50184289829450847362013-01-23T19:52:48.141-05:002013-01-23T19:52:48.141-05:00Kate - You're very welcome ... and much deser...Kate - You're very welcome ... and much deserving! There's much I haven't put down on paper as I don't want to be the person "with all the tales". I've either been very stupid, or very lucky in some of the things I've got away with doing (including some not mentioned). No, I've never had mosquitoes not bite me just out of respect, lol, but I always sought to do some of the things many just looked at me and said, "You're crazy!" : ) Maybe one day, I'll start writing about some of them. That is, if there's an audience for that sort of thing. Many thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-69234090072145775082013-01-23T12:54:26.213-05:002013-01-23T12:54:26.213-05:00Thank you so much again Rich - I truly appreciate ...Thank you so much again Rich - I truly appreciate it...since your nomination came out minutes after I published my post acknowledging this award from others, I'm not going to do another and bore folks with my 7 facts...yours were GREAT by the way! You are one crazy dude but no one can EVER accuse you of not living life to the fullest. And I loved that graduation story too -- yes, a hero you were! I hope you're enjoying your first day back at work -- wishing you continued success and I'll see you around the blogging world too.OhBoyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06348888583498653877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-40191901480219711832013-01-23T12:47:03.248-05:002013-01-23T12:47:03.248-05:00Richard,
Life has its own ways of testing and hel...Richard,<br /><br />Life has its own ways of testing and helping us explore life. I am glad you had your own special way to find your goals. Loved your choices, they sure are wonderful bloggers.<br /><br />Good luck with your new job :)Ruchira Khannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02785488638308126879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-66494166410845770592013-01-23T11:06:18.181-05:002013-01-23T11:06:18.181-05:00Wow - I love your take on life and the interesting...Wow - I love your take on life and the interesting facts... well, they are above and beyond interesting. I especially loved the part about the graduation speech. You are well deserving of this award - to be presented it three times is obviously no joke. Good luck today on your new adventure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023339201867111342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-70942702276672947132013-01-23T06:54:22.377-05:002013-01-23T06:54:22.377-05:00First off, good luck today and am thinking of you....First off, good luck today and am thinking of you. You are going to do great, but will be missed around these parts. Second, congrats on this award and I know these awards can be thrown all over the place, but in my book you deserve this award and many others. Also, thank you for passing this onto to me too and very much appreciate it as always!! :)Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-78309438264522269982013-01-23T02:22:08.250-05:002013-01-23T02:22:08.250-05:00My head is still trying to comprehend everything y...My head is still trying to comprehend everything you've written here...wow! Adrenaline Junkie Deluxe. Shew! Now that's living life to the fullest. I knew about the snakes, but not about all the rest. Well done on the speech, and for what you inspired the next speaker to do - not every day something like that happens. And lastly, thank you so much for the award! Very much appreciated my friend :)Melanie Chisnallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185780861280344366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-42055572661788358042013-01-23T01:14:04.466-05:002013-01-23T01:14:04.466-05:00Ok, whoa. There's a lot here. 1) have you blog...Ok, whoa. There's a lot here. 1) have you blogged about all those things individually that you mentioned in #7? Because I need to read those! Fascinating!<br />2) I had to google ocelot. <br />3) The speech was awesome! And how cool to impact such a huge event in so many people's lives. Kudos to you!<br />4) Thanks for the award!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940266024306074097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-78710236996441058772013-01-22T23:35:44.061-05:002013-01-22T23:35:44.061-05:00Terrye - I'm actually getting ready to go to b...Terrye - I'm actually getting ready to go to bed at this time! lol Gotta be at work early tomorrow morning. As far as in life, never. I want to do all I can and will never turn down an exciting challenge that I find interesting. I guess the Grim Reaper will have to stop me one of these days, but he'll do that when he's ready. Until then, every second counts! Many thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-21618475511706255612013-01-22T23:30:40.059-05:002013-01-22T23:30:40.059-05:00Cyndi - I've always been a little outside the...Cyndi - I've always been a little outside the norm. lol I was a big fan of humor when I was young, and quickly found that smiles get you more than frowns (more "I will not..." homework, more whacks with the paddle, more visits to the principal's office, etc.) I could see you're a Type A personality. It's amazing how deep it comes from at times! Many Thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-65889742890490524512013-01-22T23:19:40.007-05:002013-01-22T23:19:40.007-05:00So, when do you plan on slowing down? :) So, when do you plan on slowing down? :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285654347088740166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-24281788266587121082013-01-22T23:16:58.377-05:002013-01-22T23:16:58.377-05:00I loved reading your "7 Things". You...I loved reading your "7 Things". You're too funny! I once had a woman (an older woman) die in my arms when I was 15...while my dad was in the hospital recovering from a massive heart attack and subsequent quintuple by-pass operation. I got those same sorts of sentiments towards life that you do. :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599291900500434062noreply@blogger.com