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Comment by Herb Munson 3 hours ago

Thought you fellows might enjoy a letter that a friend of Dave's (by son and owner of Saddleback over in the Man Bags group) forwarded to him. It read as follows:

"Ben,

Hey buddy. Small world. I've had more "small world" experiences since embracing the Land Rover lifestyle.

You know I'm a cop in Boise. I am a DUI enforcement cop. Well, earlier this year, I bought a briefcase from your friend Dave. I had read a write-up in the Overland Journal about Dave and his life. I needed a briefcase, and I bought one. I had had his briefcase for about 3 or 4 months when I was inspecting it I found a little hidden flap. Underneath the flap was a small booklet with a few bible verses. I was heading to work, and I put it in my uniform pocket.

That night I arrested a guy for DUI that was having a seriously rough time. I was digging around in my pocket, and I found Dave's dad's little mini bible. I read a few verses to the DUI suspect and talked to him. He broke down in tears and accepted Jesus. The guy hasn't had a drink since that night.

So I sent Dave an email and asked if he could spare a few extra bibles. He sent me a bunch along with a nice letter.

Dave and I have exchanged a few emails. Seems like a great guy. I'd give my left nut for leather seats like he has in the Defender.

If you are EVER in Boise and have ANY amount of free time, please get in contact with me. You will always have a place to stay the night.

Take care!

Jason
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The only thing that will outlast your bags is your testimony.

Comment by John Clanton 18 hours ago

Wow. Congrats Herb! That's pretty awesome.

Comment by Herb Munson 18 hours ago

Carol and I will have been married for 46 years this coming Sunday. Yesterday, we drove by the motel in Alamagordo where we spent our first night as husband and wife all those years ago. The Lord has been good. "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD." Proverbs 18:22

Comment by Barry Moffitt on November 16, 2009 at 8:51pm

hey, You people have friends?

Comment by Danny E. Mason on November 16, 2009 at 8:18pm

I friended people who had something in common with me. I thought we might have some interesting talks sometime..Haven't really yet but maybe sometime. I haven't had a lot of time Openheart surgery 8 weeks ago. been a little busy. I don't get upset when people don't write to me. I just like to comment at times on the discussions...Danny

Comment by Jamie on November 16, 2009 at 6:20pm

Chris, I think it's rather immature of you to measure our openness and friendliness based on who has or hasn't "friended" you ("OMG, talk l8tr! LOL!"); for the most part we interact out in the open, in discussions. I've only sent private messages to maybe 3 or 4 guys in the whole time I've been active here. Friend requests have trickled in slowly, usually after my "friend" and I have just shared in a discussion where we found something in common, much the way we make friends out in the "real world" (although it's nice to know that all of these guys are "real, too, wherever they are).

When you joined the group, you used these words: "I am not here to debate, Not here to challenge, not looking for proof of anything." If you'll excuse me, you're beginning to look a bit like a "wolf in sheep's clothing." If you're only here to show how close minded and judgmental we Christian folk are, then that's what you'll see. None of us is competing for your approval; we're just trying to become better men.

By the way, the rest of AoM must be full of social eskimos who have something against gays, too; only three other guys have "friended" you. I don't use the friend lists as any kind of social barometer, but seeings how you seem to, you might want to tend to your own "mote."

Comment by Chris on November 15, 2009 at 8:27pm

Actually Aaron I have, but not in this particular group so you got me there. "substantial interaction" wow I hope one day I qualify.
My requirements are far less stringent. "you breathe?" yes "do you have something resembling a personality?" yes.... yay your in! :)

Scott thats actually a very good point. "Men don't need no friends!" (yes I know you didn't say that, I'm dramatizing) On the other hand I thrive on bonding and friendships. And I have found friends in the strangest of places and how in the world would you ever get to know anyone if you don't first friend them and start a communication? sounds very catch 22 to me.

Sadly though, its that way on the streets as well. No one even looks you in the eye anymore. Not me! I will not become a social Eskimo just because we have all forgotten how to have a simple conversation. And the result is I have a great many friends in all circles of life and all are dear to me in one way or another.
Being the strong silent type is a good way to end up lonely.

Comment by California Scott on November 15, 2009 at 6:57pm

I don't think I have added anyone as a friend. It's not that I have any reason not to, it just isn't part of how I interact in this networking site. It doesn't mean I don't have ongoing digital connections with these guys. I have found that many people on here are not all that big on being "friends" on here because it doesn't really offer any difference for interacting like it does on Facebook or Myspace.

Comment by Aaron Schnabel on November 15, 2009 at 5:33pm

Not to be rude, but Chris have you taken the time to get to know and make friends with anyone in this group? I can't speak for everyone else, but I don't add people as friends unless I actually have substantial interaction (and friendship, even digital) with someone...

Comment by Chris on November 15, 2009 at 2:33pm

Hey, how come none of you God boys have friended me yet? Too busy counting your blessings on high? Look at it this way, if you friend me then you can say "hey, I have nothing against gays, I even have a friend who is gay" and you wont be lying. :)

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