The First Day Of The Rest Of My Life

TODAY I AM ON TOP OF THE WORLD. TODAY I AM HAPPIER THAN I HAVE EVER BEEN IN MY LIFE. WHY YOU MIGHT ASK. YESTERDAY I CAME OUT TO MY FAMILY AND TOLD THEM I AM GAY. I TOLD THEM I HAD BEE SEEING MY PARTNER NOW FOR FOUR MONTHS. THE RESPONSE WAS TERRIFIC AND COMPLETELY SUPPORTIVE. I GOT THE WORDS OF WARNING ABOUT HEATLTH ECT. WHICH WOULD BE NORMAL FROM A LOVING FAMILY. I WAS ASTOUNDED BY THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT I GOT AND THE WORDS OF ANNOYANCE FOR LEAVING IT SO LATE IN LIFE TO ANNOUNCE THIS AND TO LOOK FOR A PARTNER IN LIFE.
SO FROM TODAY, NO MORE WORDS OF DECEPTION AND EXCUSE - NO MORE LIES EVEN.
WHY AM I PUTTING THIS HERE FOR THE WORLD TO SEE?? ALL THIS IS DUE TO WIRECLUB AND MY FRIENDS HERE. IT WAS TO YOU THAT I FIRST GOT THE COURAGE TO ADMIT THAT I WAS GAY. I WAS NEVER ASHAMED OF IT BUT JUST SLOW TO ADMIT IT TO ANYONE, FOR FEAR OF REJECTION. MY FRIENDS HERE ASSURED ME THAT IT WAS ACCEPTABLE AND THAT I HAD NO REASON TO HIDE MY SEXUALITY FROM ANYONE - IF THEY DIDN'T LIKE IT LET THEM LUMP IT. SO I THANK ALL OF YOU TODAY SINCERELY FOR BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR ME GETTING AND HAVING A LIFE AT LAST. I THANK ONE PERSON IN PARTICULAR. I THANK SIMPLETEE (TEE) WHO BECAUSE OF PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES HAD PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE. SHE EVEN THREATENED ME THAT IF I DID NOT DO SOMETHING ABOUT GETTING A LIFE, SHE WOULD COME TO IRELAND FROM CANADA AND DRAG ME BACK AND INTRODUCE ME TO THE GAY SCENE THERE.
AND SHE MEANT IT!!!! SO THANK YOU WIRECLUB AND MY FRIENDS HERE. FROM THE YOUNGEST FRIEND HERE (A CANADIAN) TO THE OLDEST (A CANADIAN ALSO) I THANK YOU SINCERELY. I HOPE IF THERE ARE ANY OTHERS IN MY SITUATION HERE THAT THEY TOO WILL READ THIS AND MAYBE ALSO FIND THE COURAGE TO BE THEMSELVES. IT MAY NOT BE AS BAD AS YOU MIGHT THINK.

ZZZZZZZZZZ Where are you????

Does anybody here have any news on my friend ZZZZZZ from Anchorage Alaska? Since he deleted his profile here I have had no news whatsoever. He messaged many times every day before his drastic move, but nothing since. I was expecting some news - even from his friends Brian and Lisa - but nothing. I hope you are well Little Snowman. Myself and I am sure all his friends here, would be grateful for any news we could get. He was unwell, so I worry in case he is going through a bad time. Anybody that knows anything, please contact me. Thanks.

NEW YEAR'S WISHES

I WISH IN 2009 THAT GOD GIVES YOU ALL

12 MONTHS OF HAPPINESS
52 WEEKS OF FUN
365 DAYS OF SUCCESS
8760 HOURS OF GOOD HEALTH
52600 MINUTES OF GOOD LUCK
3153600 SECONDS OF JOY

AND THAT IS ALL.

This is a sentiment sent to me today by my friend Shayan - I want to share it with you all.
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY

HAPPY NEW YEAR WIRECLUB

I WANT TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WISH EVERYBODY ON WIRECLUB A VERY HAPPY AND PEACEFUL NEW YEAR. A SPECIAL WORD TO THOSE ON MY FRIENDS' LIST - MOST OF WHOM CHOSE ME AS A FRIEND -I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING SPECIAL TO ME DURING MY TIME HERE. I WANT TO THANK ROD AND THE REST OF THE ADMIN. TEAM FOR PROVIDING AND MANAGING THIS CLUB FOR US.
SOME OF YOU HAVE BECOME LIKE FAMILY TO ME - I SPEND MORE TIME CHATTING TO YOU GUYS THAN TO MOST OF MY RELATIVES IN REAL LIFE

I AM NOT FORGETTING THOSE WHO I HAVE MET LESS FREQUENTLY BUT NEVERTHELESS SPENT SOME TIME CHATTING WITH - NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS TO YOU ALL TOO - I INTEND NOT ONLY ON KEEPING MY FRIENDS HERE BUT ALSO ON ADDING MANY MORE. SO LOOK OUT I AM ON MY SEARCH

FOR SOME OF US, WHO ARE NOT AS PHYSICALLY HEALTHY AS WE WERE, ALL OF WHOM I AM SURE WILL AGREE WITH ME, WIRECLUB HAS BECOME AN OUTLET WHICH HELPS US TO FORGET OUR EVERY-DAY PAINS AND ACHES.
WIRECLUB IS JUST A NAME - ITS ROD AND HIS TEAM AND ALL YOU MEMBERS WHO ARE WIRECLUB, THAT IS WHOM I MEAN - THANK YOU ONE AND ALL

FINALLY OVER THIS NEW YEAR PERIOD, I WANT YOU ALL TO TAKE CARE AND KEEP SAFE. LIFE IS SHORT SO PLEASE LOOK AFTER YOURSELVES AND BE BACK HERE SAFE AND SOUND AFTER THE HOLIDAY PERIOD.

BEANNACHTAI AN ATH-BHLIAIN ORAIBH GO LEIR - NEW YEAR'S BLESSINGS ON YOU ALL :

FEELINGS

I GET THE BEST FEELING IN THE WORLD WHEN YOU SAY HI OR EVEN SMILE AT ME
BECAUSE I KNOW, THAT EVEN IF IT IS ONLY FOR A SECOND
I HAVE CROSSED YOUR MIND

IT TAKES A MINUTE TO HAVE A CRUSH ON SOMEONE
AN HOUR TO LIKE SOMEONE
AND A DAY TO LOVE SOMEONE
BUT IT TAKES A LIFETIME TO FORGET SOMEONE.

Forgive me GreatBuddy for borrowing your words. I am sure you don't mind. Thanks for sharing them.

Me without friends

Like A Sky Without Stars
A Song Without Music
Like A Flower Without Smell
A Face Without A Smile
Like Paradise Without Humans
That Is Me Without Friends

I have borrowed these words from a good friend. I hope he does not mind me using them. I was astonished by the messages of support at the weekend - these lines are dedicated to you all.

Thanks!

Today I am on Wireclub just one month. I have experienced many emotions here in that time. From sadness, hurt, disappointment to extreme happiness and calm. I am taking this opportunity to give some thanks in return.

TO WIRECLUB FOR GIVING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET SO MANY PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD. EVERY CONTINENT - ALL UNITED AS ONE.

TO ALL THE FRIENDS I HAVE MADE HERE. THOSE THAT HAVE CHOSEN ME AND THOSE THAT HAVE AGREED TO BE FRIENDS OF MINE. ALWAYS GRATEFUL TO ALL. WOMEN AND MEN - YOUNGER AND OLDER.

TO THE LADY WHO REMINDS ME OF MY MOTHER. THIS IS THE GREATEST COMPLIMENT I CAN GIVE YOU.
TAKE CARE AND KEEP WELL. BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR CARER. YOU BOTH KNOW WHO I MEAN.

TO THE TWO GIRLS HERE WHO MAKE ME WISH I WAS 30 YEARS YOUNGER. NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD SAY THAT. UNFORTUNATELY YOU BOTH HAVE EYES ELSEWHERE - WHAT A PITY. YOU BOTH KNOW WHO I MEAN.

TO THE YOUNG GUYS HERE WHO ARE LIKE SONS TO ME AND WHAT I WOULD LIKE THOSE SONS TO BE LIKE. POLITE AND ALWAYS WELCOMING TO THIS OLD MAN. THANKS GUYS - YOU KNOW WHO I MEAN.

TO THOSE TO WHOM I HAVE REVEALED SOME INNER SECRETS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT. THIS IS WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR. YOU ALL KNOW WHO I MEAN.

TO MY FELLOW COUNTRYMEN WHO I HAVE MET HERE. JUST A SHORT DISTANCE AWAY BUT SO FAR WITHOUT WIRECLUB. LETS HOPE WE CAN GET CLOSER SOMETIME. YOU KNOW WHO I MEAN.

TO MY OWN PERSONAL GURU WHO IS WISE BEYOND HIS YEARS. HE HAS ENABLED ME TO RECEIVE HANDSHAKES IN THE WIND AND SEE ANGELS IN MY SLEEP. THANK YOU GURU - YOU KNOW WHO I MEAN.

TO THE GUYS AND GALS WHO TRIED THEIR HARDEST TO GET ME TO LEAVE WIRECLUB. YOU HAVE THOUGHT ME THE LESSON OF STANDING UP TO BULLIES AND NOT BE INTIMIDATED. I HOPE YOU KNOW WHO I MEAN

I want to say sorry to anyone I have hurt or offended in my time here. I assure you that it was not intended but nevertheless caused unhappiness. I hope that you will accept my apologies and forgive. Wire is the place to make friends not enemies. Sorry for the times I have been in less than perfect form - just going through a mid-life crisis I think! Thanks to all who visit my room each night and who go by the rules without question. The rules are few but those we have are written in stone. I hope to be here for some time yet. I hope my friends list will increase. This month has been one of the happiest periods in my life. Wire has kept me from much needed sleep but it is all worth while. Multitudes of thanks to all.
Tom (deoraide)

The Wind

I AM SENDING YOU A HANDSHAKE IN THE WIND
WHEN YOU FEEL THE BREEZE ON YOUR FACE
BE HAPPY, IT IS ONLY ME.

In Memorium

In Memory of Corrina and Marie

A rose once grew where all could see
sheltered beside a garden wall
and, as the days passed swiftly by
it spread its branches straight and tall...

One day, a beam of light
shone through a crevice that had opened wide
the rose bent gently towards the warmth
then passed beyond to the other side

Now, you who deeply feel its loss
be comforted, the rose blooms there
its beauty even greater now
nurtured by God's own loving care