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Wouldn't This Be Great?
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William Brownstein
2015-10-26 18:42:59 UTC
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Something that should have been done years ago ..... How about a group get together. Some of us started posting again recently and most live in the east coast in and around NYC or a few hours away by car or plane.

What do you think Kevin, Richie, Paul and even you Lee? You can always fly out here. And then there's Kelly, Jerry and Joey from R.I too. Even Hermie would be welcome despite my feud with him over the years. Anyone else lurking that I left out would also be nice to see.

Hey we're not getting any younger and many of us have known each other for years. Isn't it about time? So much we can all do over a weekend or over a few days in NY, like Broadway, concerts, tourist sites, sporting events, museums, gay attractions in the city and Greenwich Village and of course some nice dining out.

It would take some planning but I'm sure would be well worth it and something that would finally bring some of us together, which is long overdue.

So who's' in and/or what do you think?
kevin
2015-10-26 21:00:21 UTC
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Post by William Brownstein
Something that should have been done years ago ..... How about a group get together. Some of us started posting again recently and most live in the east coast in and around NYC or a few hours away by car or plane.
What do you think Kevin, Richie, Paul and even you Lee? You can always fly out here. And then there's Kelly, Jerry and Joey from R.I too. Even Hermie would be welcome despite my feud with him over the years. Anyone else lurking that I left out would also be nice to see.
Hey we're not getting any younger and many of us have known each other for years. Isn't it about time? So much we can all do over a weekend or over a few days in NY, like Broadway, concerts, tourist sites, sporting events, museums, gay attractions in the city and Greenwich Village and of course some nice dining out.
It would take some planning but I'm sure would be well worth it and something that would finally bring some of us together, which is long overdue.
So who's' in and/or what do you think?
Well, it is something to think about. However, it really wouldn't be a rasap reunion without Ronny and the late Capt Phil.
William Brownstein
2015-10-27 00:34:09 UTC
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I can't seem to use quotes on my iPhone to reply, but yes I had the same thought of the two you mentioned as well as a few others from over the years. I wonder if some of them still read this group from time to time.
a***@gmail.com
2015-10-27 00:15:55 UTC
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Post by William Brownstein
Something that should have been done years ago ..... How about a group get together. Some of us started posting again recently and most live in the east coast in and around NYC or a few hours away by car or plane.
What do you think Kevin, Richie, Paul and even you Lee? You can always fly out here. And then there's Kelly, Jerry and Joey from R.I too. Even Hermie would be welcome despite my feud with him over the years. Anyone else lurking that I left out would also be nice to see.
Hey we're not getting any younger and many of us have known each other for years. Isn't it about time? So much we can all do over a weekend or over a few days in NY, like Broadway, concerts, tourist sites, sporting events, museums, gay attractions in the city and Greenwich Village and of course some nice dining out.
It would take some planning but I'm sure would be well worth it and something that would finally bring some of us together, which is long overdue.
So who's' in and/or what do you think?
William, did you have a "near death experience" or taking some kind of drug or vitamin that is putting you in a state of euphoria? Is this someone else masquarading as William? I've always thought of this type of thing but I knew that it wouldn't never ever happen for many different reasons. I haven't seen Joey or Jerry or Kelly's name on Rasap for eons. Sorry William, but we are not living in a utopian world where every human being is loving, kind, and forgiving. However, there is an afterlife, and its very possible, if not likely, that we will see whoever we want to see just by thinking of the person's name. Of course I could be delusional about this but we will never know until we all get there. I once had a chance to go to the Bronx Zoo with Jerry and his young friend who just happened to be in my neighborhood, but I declined out of shyness. I know, it sounds ridiculous. Anyway, I don't think your idea will ever come to be unfortunately, but it real nice that you have turned into a different William that we all used to know. Perhaps getting older does make us more wiser and more forgiving of the past.

Hey Kevin, why in the world would you want the late Captain Phil and Ronny to be at a Rasap reunion when the both of them were hated throughout the years? Either you were being sarcastic or maybe you are turning a new leaf? I always hinted to Ronny that I wanted to see him because I was so curious about him and his homestead. As for Phil, he was actually a likable person and he wanted me to live out in Wyoming in his town because he "fell in love with me." He loved playing those video games of being a pilot. I myself love jets and go on youtube and watch videos of people taking videos of their jet flights, showing their meals they were given, the views from the windows, and videos of the pilots actually flying the jets. His anger I guess came from his health issues and other things I suppose.

I remember Lee from the webtv days but I don't think he remembers me. I used to joke with him that I wanted an egg roll with pork fried rice to be sent to me by Fedex or something..LOL. I know he had some kind of feud with another gay person who lived in Santa Monica, CA. I forgot his name but he is no where to be found. So many people from webtv are all gone. I think most are deceased. At least 40 people used to be on webtv and some had their own groups full of porn of course. But they are gone, no where to be found.

As for Ronny, I do miss him, even if he did repeat the same things everyday , like a diary of sorts. He was very intelligent, and I felt that he was a very friendly person. I used to make jokes that he had a cemetary on his property full of dead young Mexican boys. hahahaha. I was always so curious to see his face at least, and everyone else for that matter. We knew what Jerry looked like, and Paul and a few others, and you saw me on my webtv page. But for the most part, people did not want to reveal their face. Having a reunion as William suggested could never happen because of the fear of the unknown, meaning that people are afraid to see other people they have never met. When we were younger, going on blind dates was scary but oh so very exciting also. Now that we are older, sex is no longer that important anymore. Been there , done that, as the saying goes. If I received an invitation to a high school reunion or college reunion, I would never go. The past is dead and gone. I joined Facebook the other night, and the next day I deleted the account. I only found 3 people that I used to know ages ago, but I felt that there was no reason to go back in time. People change, times change, and I think its best to only live one day at a time. Going back in time can be kind of sad and best to be forgotten if we can get rid of our memories but our brains won't allow it. I don't know...maybe its me that feels this way, while others love facebook and would love to have contact with someone you once knew as a child or when you were young so long ago. If its a long lost relative, then I would like to get in touch again, but for the most part, the people we have met in life long ago are no longer the people you used to know. Its best not to go back in time, in my opinion.

Richie
William Brownstein
2015-10-27 01:07:00 UTC
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Hey Richie,

I still have my bad days as well as much better days now. I have been making good money lately selling tickets for a Stand Up Comedy since August and work any hours I like. I'm basically my own boss. I eat out a lot at restaurants I've always wanted to go to and I talk to people from all over the country and around the world, which has greatly increased my relations and ability to deal with people. I've always have been a bit shy around people and kept to myself, but since August I've opened up a lot. There are still a lot of jerks out there but I can be very quick to get them to laugh too. For example if someone walks by me and doesn't reply to a comedy club, sometimes I'll say something like "Silent Movie instead?" Or "It's also for serious people like you" which often gets them to smile. The trick to selling this or any other sales job is to capture someone' attention and strike up a conversation.

It's a cash sale and all the tickets I sell is money I get to keep. The comedy clubs make their money on the drinks with the usual two drink minimum.

It's fun talking to people and meeting others. There are also some very nice people I have met. I'm able to go below the price on the tickets and bargain with customers to close the sales. The money is often more than $25 per hour for me.

Not going too crazy over politics with people has also kept me happier. As the old adage about discussing politics and religion with people goes, can bring out the worst in me as you have seen in the past.

By the way about 2 years ago I got off a certain list that I rather not make reference to in wordage here. It's a new start for me. I was linked to it since 1997 and I am no longer associated with it. I thought some of you might want to know this.

Anyway I still feel there are quite a few of us here on the east coast where we can meet up. I remember reading Richard doing this with others in San Francisco and the West Coast. Anyway, that would be fun and nice I think.
kevin
2015-10-27 23:17:57 UTC
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Post by William Brownstein
Hey Richie,
I still have my bad days as well as much better days now. I have been making good money lately selling tickets for a Stand Up Comedy since August and work any hours I like. I'm basically my own boss. I eat out a lot at restaurants I've always wanted to go to and I talk to people from all over the country and around the world, which has greatly increased my relations and ability to deal with people. I've always have been a bit shy around people and kept to myself, but since August I've opened up a lot. There are still a lot of jerks out there but I can be very quick to get them to laugh too. For example if someone walks by me and doesn't reply to a comedy club, sometimes I'll say something like "Silent Movie instead?" Or "It's also for serious people like you" which often gets them to smile. The trick to selling this or any other sales job is to capture someone' attention and strike up a conversation.
It's a cash sale and all the tickets I sell is money I get to keep. The comedy clubs make their money on the drinks with the usual two drink minimum.
It's fun talking to people and meeting others. There are also some very nice people I have met. I'm able to go below the price on the tickets and bargain with customers to close the sales. The money is often more than $25 per hour for me.
Not going too crazy over politics with people has also kept me happier. As the old adage about discussing politics and religion with people goes, can bring out the worst in me as you have seen in the past.
By the way about 2 years ago I got off a certain list that I rather not make reference to in wordage here. It's a new start for me. I was linked to it since 1997 and I am no longer associated with it. I thought some of you might want to know this.
Anyway I still feel there are quite a few of us here on the east coast where we can meet up. I remember reading Richard doing this with others in San Francisco and the West Coast. Anyway, that would be fun and nice I think.
I am delighted to hear about your job and you income prospects. That is the best news I've seen for a while. I'm glad you're making the most of it. Glad to see you've been "delisted." Excllent!
William Brownstein
2015-10-28 00:38:10 UTC
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Thanks Kevin

kevin
2015-10-27 23:15:37 UTC
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Post by William Brownstein
Something that should have been done years ago ..... How about a group get together. Some of us started posting again recently and most live in the east coast in and around NYC or a few hours away by car or plane.
What do you think Kevin, Richie, Paul and even you Lee? You can always fly out here. And then there's Kelly, Jerry and Joey from R.I too. Even Hermie would be welcome despite my feud with him over the years. Anyone else lurking that I left out would also be nice to see.
Hey we're not getting any younger and many of us have known each other for years. Isn't it about time? So much we can all do over a weekend or over a few days in NY, like Broadway, concerts, tourist sites, sporting events, museums, gay attractions in the city and Greenwich Village and of course some nice dining out.
It would take some planning but I'm sure would be well worth it and something that would finally bring some of us together, which is long overdue.
So who's' in and/or what do you think?
William, did you have a "near death experience" or taking some kind of drug or vitamin that is putting you in a state of euphoria? Is this someone else masquarading as William? I've always thought of this type of thing but I knew that it wouldn't never ever happen for many different reasons. I haven't seen Joey or Jerry or Kelly's name on Rasap for eons. Sorry William, but we are not living in a utopian world where every human being is loving, kind, and forgiving. However, there is an afterlife, and its very possible, if not likely, that we will see whoever we want to see just by thinking of the person's name. Of course I could be delusional about this but we will never know until we all get there. I once had a chance to go to the Bronx Zoo with Jerry and his young friend who just happened to be in my neighborhood, but I declined out of shyness. I know, it sounds ridiculous. Anyway, I don't think your idea will ever come to be unfortunately, but it real nice that you have turned into a different William that we all used to know. Perhaps getting older does make us more wiser and more forgiving of the past.
Hey Kevin, why in the world would you want the late Captain Phil and Ronny to be at a Rasap reunion when the both of them were hated throughout the years? Either you were being sarcastic or maybe you are turning a new leaf? I always hinted to Ronny that I wanted to see him because I was so curious about him and his homestead. As for Phil, he was actually a likable person and he wanted me to live out in Wyoming in his town because he "fell in love with me." He loved playing those video games of being a pilot. I myself love jets and go on youtube and watch videos of people taking videos of their jet flights, showing their meals they were given, the views from the windows, and videos of the pilots actually flying the jets. His anger I guess came from his health issues and other things I suppose.
I remember Lee from the webtv days but I don't think he remembers me. I used to joke with him that I wanted an egg roll with pork fried rice to be sent to me by Fedex or something..LOL. I know he had some kind of feud with another gay person who lived in Santa Monica, CA. I forgot his name but he is no where to be found. So many people from webtv are all gone. I think most are deceased. At least 40 people used to be on webtv and some had their own groups full of porn of course. But they are gone, no where to be found.
As for Ronny, I do miss him, even if he did repeat the same things everyday , like a diary of sorts. He was very intelligent, and I felt that he was a very friendly person. I used to make jokes that he had a cemetary on his property full of dead young Mexican boys. hahahaha. I was always so curious to see his face at least, and everyone else for that matter. We knew what Jerry looked like, and Paul and a few others, and you saw me on my webtv page. But for the most part, people did not want to reveal their face. Having a reunion as William suggested could never happen because of the fear of the unknown, meaning that people are afraid to see other people they have never met. When we were younger, going on blind dates was scary but oh so very exciting also. Now that we are older, sex is no longer that important anymore. Been there , done that, as the saying goes. If I received an invitation to a high school reunion or college reunion, I would never go. The past is dead and gone. I joined Facebook the other night, and the next day I deleted the account. I only found 3 people that I used to know ages ago, but I felt that there was no reason to go back in time. People change, times change, and I think its best to only live one day at a time. Going back in time can be kind of sad and best to be forgotten if we can get rid of our memories but our brains won't allow it. I don't know...maybe its me that feels this way, while others love facebook and would love to have contact with someone you once knew as a child or when you were young so long ago. If its a long lost relative, then I would like to get in touch again, but for the most part, the people we have met in life long ago are no longer the people you used to know. Its best not to go back in time, in my opinion.
Richie
Wow, this place is jumping. Yes Richie I was being sarcastic about Phil. I will grant he was mentally ill / impaired, but to me he was a really bad guy. I had / have no use for him. I don't knock others who liked him, or got along with him - its great that someone did, but he could be vicious and mean for the sake of being mean in a heartbeat.

Ronnie I always felt bad for stuck in that backwater hole called Texas. God knows he could drive everyone nuts with his posts and added music, his total lack of respect for protocalls and manners and his religious bigotry and self hate. He is / was frustrating no doubt. However - him I felt really sorry for and always hoped life would somehow get better for him - I doubt that it did or will, but whatever.

Still I am glad you are hanging on and still speaking up. I wish you well, and hope to see you on site here.

I think a meeting / reunion is really not doable for me in the near future. I am retired - early and have had some medical issues to work out, but all is well with me, but copays are killing me right now.

I love NYC and would go there in a heartbeat when I could afford to go the way I want to go. That may happen someday soon, but nothing is likely until sometime next year. Still I think William's idea was kinda cool, at least in spirit, if not immediately practical for me.
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