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zer0ith) this evening. We were bored and both had done the turkey thing so we drove out to Brantford.
Yeah, Brantford. There's nothing there except a Charity Casino and many Tim Horton's. So we got coffee and hung out in deserted sub-suburban strip malls gawking at just how fugly they are when you aren't distracted by the cars for a short while and drove back.
I'd just like to point out to everyone that Paul is like family to me. I've never had a better friend longer in my life than him.
I feel a story coming on.
Paul and I met in 1986. Although we were in different Grade 1 classes we still met and hung out during recess. Paul was in Mrs. Lewis' class I believe and I was in Mrs. Hurdon's. In retrospect I realize what a huge bull dyke Mrs. Hurdon was. Or perhaps not, alas I digress.
For the longest time I lived 'round the corner from Paul. We'd have many birthday party sleep overs, saturday afternoon bike rides on the rail trail to sulphur springs and lazy sunday afternoons playing nintendo. I think before I came out was the only time we were distant but that was a universal thing with everyone I knew. And even though I value my other old friends a lot I don't think I've been closer with anyone other than Paul. Again he's like family. It's hard to explain.
Thanks Paul, you're awesome.
zer0ith) this evening. We were bored and both had done the turkey thing so we drove out to Brantford.Yeah, Brantford. There's nothing there except a Charity Casino and many Tim Horton's. So we got coffee and hung out in deserted sub-suburban strip malls gawking at just how fugly they are when you aren't distracted by the cars for a short while and drove back.
I'd just like to point out to everyone that Paul is like family to me. I've never had a better friend longer in my life than him.
I feel a story coming on.
Paul and I met in 1986. Although we were in different Grade 1 classes we still met and hung out during recess. Paul was in Mrs. Lewis' class I believe and I was in Mrs. Hurdon's. In retrospect I realize what a huge bull dyke Mrs. Hurdon was. Or perhaps not, alas I digress.
For the longest time I lived 'round the corner from Paul. We'd have many birthday party sleep overs, saturday afternoon bike rides on the rail trail to sulphur springs and lazy sunday afternoons playing nintendo. I think before I came out was the only time we were distant but that was a universal thing with everyone I knew. And even though I value my other old friends a lot I don't think I've been closer with anyone other than Paul. Again he's like family. It's hard to explain.
Thanks Paul, you're awesome.
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Date: 2001-10-09 08:55 pm (UTC)My God... how old are you??? I suddenly feel very, very old. I could be your DADDY! ;-)
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Date: 2001-10-10 05:15 am (UTC)That was so touching!
You are the best brodie! i too share your feeling of how hard it is to explain in words just how good of a friend you are!