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bi-annual appreciation thread
« on: June 01, 2005, 10:45:50 PM »
(originally posted by Mistress Ubara Karanis)

I think talena started this a couple years ago, and I've done it a couple times since....

I think now is another appropriate time to do another thread on it......

appreciation.......of Someone in camp that has affected Y/your C/character in a profound, or not so profound way......I'd also like to see WHY T/this P/person has affected Y/you.....

this is not a popularity contest......it is a tool to encourage Y/you to think on the positive, and for some to realize that T/they are in fact appreciated.......

I have a few I'd like to mention.......

Lilac..........You My Dear, have been here though thick and thin, and are One of the few that have been here since I started My Character........You are One of the most skilled rp'ers that I have ever seen....You are often times quiet, and We havent rp'd Together overly much.......but I want You to know how much You are loved and respected by Me.......Your rp is thoughtful, knowledgable, and effective........and Your humor....*chuckles*  You can make a Man drop to His knees in adoration in one line or less........or You can make a Man drop to His knees in fear, in even few words.........I am so very proud of You, and whether I say it or not, I hold You so close to My heart, even You would never know the depths Your Character has touched Me......

Sidona........You are also One of the Ones that has been here since Kar's inception........We've had good times and bad, but through them all, again, few words pass between Us, but they are heartfelt and always ring true......I know where to go if I want an opinion that is unbiased and thoughtful, You are a rock and a font of strength that I dont think You even realize how much of  a True Woman You are.......You have grown so much through the years, and I'm proud to have been there to see it, and now, You work so damn hard in Your new position, a thankless position at that.........thank You My Dear Friend, for simply being You.

yahira.....oh the thoughts that I could post on you......always there for Me, and helping Me so much even in rt situations, always having an ear no matter how tired you are.......and in camp, you're one of the few that can bring a smile, even when I'm beyond all reason, that takes power *chuckles* and you bust your tail so much for the training team, giving so much of yourself, so many times over......you are one of a kind, and am honored to call you friend......

please continue........ 

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Re: bi-annual appreciation thread
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2005, 10:46:35 PM »
(originally posted by Master Kan)

Hmm Good Idea!

RAGNAR:  You have been Patient with Me, and Have always Taught Me things here and there, You let Me into Your Home when I returned from Gor,  You helped Broaden My Horizons in the ways of Gor, Fighting and Ways of Life, I am Honor'd to call You Brother and I look forward to Many other Learning sessions, thou maybe painful for some but still -g-

Pete for showing Me what True Brothership was about when I came back, You have been My Blood Brother for almost a Year now, I'm not going to get long winded on this if I can help it, We come from two different sides of the World, yet We are on the Same page,  You are Truely My Brother,... tacks up the Pete and Shukan World Tour poster an moves on grinning

My Healer, Lady Muse, for being there to help Me through the Hurt and Pain while I have missed My girl, and to distract Me enough so She could sink Her claws into Me hehehe JK -g- She's been there for Me since the beginning always a good friend, -smiles- Thank You Muse for all You have done for Me My time in MTC

Satiara, what can I say about My Evil Brat Goddess Sister -lol- Thank You for making My mind up about coming back to Gor Full Time and to live in Tuchuk, and of course Your to blame when everyone is pissed at Me cuz I'm to f'n annoying -g- Love You Sis

prism, what can I say about someone I've known along time as well, you crack Me up alot of times with the things you do an say, you have always been a treat to watch,  -g-

kelsey, ah you have been a wonderful woman period, I love you hon you are one of My closest friends, and were never afraid to tell Me to shut the hell up an listen -chuckle- and one of the few who I wouldn't lash out being told to shut up -LMTAO- -g- thank you sweety you are a true beauty

talena, you as well have been one of My friends for the longest time, and how I love when you tease Me about Baby Kan pictures -lol- I'm still going to kill My sister for making Me scan those -g- thank you sweety for being who you have always been,  since the Haunted House to MTC, have always loved you as well,... -soft squeezes the bear burrito- needs more sour cream -g-

and Yeah I know not gorean but

amiee, how I always enjoyed Our meeting years ago with You, Doc, Me and My Sister, never have I seen a Marine goto His knee's in a Full Outback Steak House just for You -BOL- ah fond memories, and You My friend have also helped Me along, and made Me see things I couldn't of done without a little help, You are cheerished and love My Friend Always!

....still reserves this for more to come...

as Ubara said please continue

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« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2005, 10:48:08 PM »
(originally posted by lotus{~D~})

~delilah~{K} - what can i say?  you have been here for me probably ever since phoebe can running and screaming into camp.  Even on my hiatus i knew i could ping you and you'd be there for a kind word, a gentle hug or a kick in the ass when i needed it.  The devotion you hold for those you love runs deep and it shows in all you do and i am honored to be able to call you friend let alone.........sister.

yahira{Raz} - your encouragement since i have returned has been overwhelming.  that strive you have to be the best is down right infectious at times and while i may never be a good as you, you are a damn fine role model for any slave to look up to and i am one of them. 

Thank you both for allowing me to see everything in a different light and with a new spin on things.

Mistress - You are without a doubt one of the finest Women i know.  The passion You show in all You do simply at times makes my mouth drop and i literally forget where i am because i am watching the Ubara with passionate, spirit and above all..love.  You helped bring me home with Your encouragement and love and i am grateful probably more then You will ever know.

With love,

phoebe{Kar}

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Re: bi-annual appreciation thread
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2005, 10:49:49 PM »
(originally posted by allyssa{MTC})

Master Pete and Master Kan for the fun rp and always making her feel wanted in this Home 

chanz for taking the time to get to know her and who she is rt as well as vt 

shadowyn and amilee for the snuggles cause just loves them 

ohh heck she lubs you all   

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« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2005, 10:51:04 PM »
(originally posted by Mistress Vala)

Ragnar -  For showing Me there was more after so many years alone in gor. Your words an encouragement in times I lost Myself. For helping Me to see that I can again have a Ffamily in gor.

Sandra - My True for seeing past My huff an puff an taking a chance on trust. I miss You.

Sidona - thank You for being the friend I didnt realized I had, for times rt spent in msn laughing an crying. For the many venting sessions an for the love an support We share.

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« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2005, 10:52:14 PM »
(originally posted by Mistress Kitra)

Oh my..so many through out the years..Each and every member gives a bit of themselves to me as they roleplay their characters and interact with Kitria.

Ragnar- you have been there since day one those many moons ago when I wandered in off the plains not knowing a thing..not even knowing where I had ended up.  You have allowed me to develop my character, change, evolve. You have nugded me in the right direction when I would have strayed afield or gone to far in my outspokeness.  I thank you for helping shape Kitria into who she is..and who she will be.for it is a never ending process.

kelsey-I have known you almost since day one. I have known you and loved you no matter if you be Free or slave.  I always know you are there..solid..No matter which role you choose to evolve to, you do so with dignity, respect, love and dedication. Your roleplaying is excellent, and I enjoy the intensity you put into your character.

Tsukare-you are back into the life of Kitria and I am enjoying that fact.  We always found it easy to talk to each other..learn from each other..without malice or jealousy..not mattering that we be a Warrior and a FW.  I find that refreshing and I thank you deeply for that.  I love your humor..and your passionate nature towards those you cherish..(kelsey) I admire your honor, your honesty, and your humor.

shawdowyn-even though I don't know you well ..as of yet..I see a person of great heart..of great strength..I enjoy your roleplay..and your humor.

as I said in the beginning..each and everyone one of you has left impressions on my soul..on my heart..and I thank you for that..and there will be more appreciation threads to come..so I can thank some you there..*winks*..just know you all do create impressions on me. 
 
 

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« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2005, 10:54:47 PM »
(originally posted by kelsey{Kit})

*slips ooc for this*

Ragnar Papa - for being my shoulder through the bad times in my grief, both r/tr and v/t.  For giving me the space I needed and never giving up on me.

Kan - for always being there for me like a rock....for making me smile when I was crying inside....

Kitria - what can i say?...you have known me since my early days on Gor...coming to visit you when Sandar was wandering was always like coming home....*hugs*...I value your friendship....

talena - we've seen each other through good times and bad...you are dear to me and always will be...

yahira and dee - both of you were there for me when I was the coordinator and now when i joined you as a sister....thank you so much for your love and acceptance

Tsukare - Until you came into my life, I was a ghost of person....thank you for bringing love back in my life and showing me I still had much to live for...and for helping me find my way back to the collar, where I am truly happy and whole once more... 
 
 

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« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2005, 10:56:25 PM »
(originally posted by prisim{*RgR*1*})

*takes up the chalks and smiles warmly*

Mistress Kitria... there are not words.. only that i love you for who and how and that you are.. and i meant it when i said if i had no mother of my own, i would bug you to be mine.

moonlight... though only new to us, and green on Gor.. you have a vibrance, an eagerness, a need to be... so many of us lose that or forget that as we go along and you are a bright and shining reminder and a light in the dark.

my Beloved..i love you.  there is an intensity.. a passion to us..together,  in love, and even when we are battling in anger there is a fire between us that cannot be quenched. If i could go back and do the last 6 years over, i would only change one thing.. i would have convinced you to move where it is warm.. not me moving to where there is any chance of snow.

mM2x2 Master and Mistress Bres and Nightstorm.... i do not know where i would be without the two of you.. i love you both and that is all that i know to say here as well...and thank you for being the two of you.

Master Gryphon... *wiggling my pincherstix*.. oh how you make me laugh and warm my heart and how i miss you when you are gone...



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« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2005, 10:57:52 PM »
(originally posted by yahira{Raz})

Damn..  This is going to be a long thread, I'm sure..  and to make it worse, I will still fail to mention everyone..  I'll try, though, and I reserve the right to add!

Kar...  My friend..  I love you..  Through everything, you've been one of my very dearest friends..  my partner in crime..  I've shared everything with you, from r/t issues down to obnoxious comments we make together..  ~laughs~  I am honored to have you as a friend..

dee, phoebe, woobie, kels, and jale... my sisters...  I love you all...  You are each cherished so much..  Despite the fact that we don't all always see eye to eye, I love each of you..

Sid..  It's like we've become partners lately, working together so closely with training stuff..  It's been an honor to get to know you and build a friendship..

Master Shuki Kan...  Who else would run around the camp and scream like a little girl, just because it would make me happy??  ~laughs~  Seriously, You are a wonderful friend, and I thank you for that..

Master Ubar...  For every talk that we've ever had..  for all of the times that you've given me a little bit of your strength to deal with something...  thank you...  ~smiles~

Master Bjorin..  Sometimes it seems like you've just been my friend forever..  There's never been a day that has passed when I've not been thankful for that friendship..  ~grins~

Master Tsukare.. Before I ever spoke to you, I knew there was something special about you..  Ya see..  I not only knew of how highly my Master spoke of you (He doesn't do that a lot, ya know), but I also saw my dear friend begin  to come to life again because of you..  Had we never built our own friendship, those two things would have been enough for you to hold my respect...  Fortunately for me, we DID build a friendship, and I am honored because of it..

Now then...  my beloved Master..  There are so many things that I want to be able to say to you, yet whenever I begin, the words just never seem to be enough..  Most things, I will save for when it is just us..  ~smiles~  Just know that I've loved you from the start..  There has not been even a fraction of a second when I did not love you, when I did not live for you, and when I was not thankful for You.  You are my heart and soul...

~she smiles softly and wipes her tears..  smearing chalk across her face..~  Now..  I reserve the right to add to this..  ~grins~

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« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2005, 10:59:08 PM »
(originally posted by Mistress Muse)

*smiels softly as I ponder a bit on this* Who do I appriciate? beside's every single one of MY F/family members. there are a few who have gone over and beyond for Me.


First and foremost..One Eye.....He is the light of My r/t life...and without Him I woudln;t be here now..He aught Me about Gor..and brought Me here.

Then of course there is Shukan.....He has been a rock for Me....You make Me laugh when I need to..and give Me a shoudler when I need one....and are just simply...here for Me always.

Then there is My Big Sister...Lilac....Who is almsot as over protective as Kan and OE put together..and I love her for it...for teachign Me how to be a stronger Woman....and for just....knowing Me so damned well....that You can even tell when  am hiding things *L*


  Now know that A/al lof You have made an impact on My life.....but I am too damn tired to think of somethign for everyone...*s* I Lvoe You A/all....You ALL ROCK!


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« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2005, 11:00:44 PM »
(originally posted by shadowyn{TST})

*sits and ponders who i appreciate*

Before i start going through names, i just want to say that each of Yyou have been such an insperation to me, to try and be the best that i know how to be, to be able to sit and have fun again online, to become a vibrant person as i once was. to that, ill never forget any of Yyou!!!

Master Ubar and Mistress Ubara, the night i danced for You and my Master, the words and encouragement both ic and occ broke through a barrier that i thought would never be brought down, it proved to me that there still is a passion inside of me that needs to break loose now and again. Master Ubar, the gift i recieved was much much more then the finger cymbals You gifted to me,

yaya, phoebe, deemon, chanz, dreamy, all my sisters, each of you have taught me that there is indeed a sistership between slaves, that there isnt a reason to be guarded, that i do not have to sit and worry about who is going to come up and drive a dagger in to my back, you have taught me to play and have fun again, to let myself go and to relax, each have shown me that there is still hope out there for us, and that together, we can and will survive.

Master Kan, You as always have brought a smile and a laugh to me, the little winks and grins from You warmed a heart that was growing cold. You made me feel beautiful on the inside once more.

twisted, what can i say, you have just always been and will always be our friendship has survived much and many miles, we have always been able to slap the other in the head and say hey buck up, or have been there with a shoulder, we have taught each other many many things over the years,

ALL the Masters and Mistresses, each of You have touched a part of me, have made me feel apart of this Home, have opened Your arms to me willingly without even knowing me,

my Master *sits and lets the tears begin as i think of all You have done and given to me*How do i even come close to saying what You mean to me, what You have done for me, You have been my rock, my port in harsh storms, when i thought i was going to be alone and had no where to turn, You have always been there at my weakest of times, You have been the support and guidance and have been the shoulder to carry the burdons of what was weighing me down, You more then WILLINGLY picked them from me and then taught me to deal with them one at a time, to not let myself become overwhelmed when it seemed as if it was me against the world, You have accepted me time and again for just that, for me, not who You felt You could make me in to, but for me, You have shown me that love and a firm hand can and do go together, that i dont have to choose one from the other, You have made my world complete in every way. Even when You punish me, my heart sores even higher with love and devotion, because You care just that much to teach me. You have taught me that good things do wait for those who work for them. You have also taught me not to be the scared lil mouse i had become. i love You my Master, thank You thank You thank You

Eeach and every One of Yyou have touched me in ways that i never thought i would beable to accept, Each of Yyou have become very dear to me, i would stand to my last breath for each and every one of Yyou.

pkies pkies, i know enough of the mush  *leaves kisses and hugs to Aall*

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« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2005, 11:01:34 PM »
(originally posted by violet{LRo}

To A/all of her home, ami says thank Y/you because, Y/you have shown this one what Gor truly is, that she doesn’t have to hide, and never smile and be this robot who just does as told, that she can have a personality, that she can have fun and still be who she is and that has helped her more then anything since she came here, even when she and her Mistress were still of Tharna, she dreamed of coming to this Home and being here, she crossed her fingers so tight this is where T/they would end up. 

To her Mistress, this one has known you for a long time, in many forms, in many places, but as always, fate has moved in the right direction so that she could find You once more, and this time she hopes, fate will be kind and not take this from her again.  Ami loves You with all of her heart, and misses You when she is not here, thank You, for caring for this one, for teaching her what it is to play, to laugh to have fun, and to be proud of who she is. 

To her sisters, thank you, because you also, welcomed this one in, with such sincerity and such genuine kindness, she cannot thank you enough for your patience, for silly games, for showing one a fire, in just being yourselves, she has nay seen in a long time, and that real honest being true to yourself attitude, has changed this one, in the short time she has known you.

To A/all O/others here, who have been patient when one’s r/t life makes it hard for her to pay as much attention, for understanding when she just needs to sit and watch, or when her eyes are too bad that day to move faster then a post every 5 minutes.  For just making this one feel special, and loved and making this home a place that she longs for when r/t life hurts like hell.

ami loves everyone of you and is proud to call this home,

amilee{Kk}

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« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2005, 11:02:41 PM »
(originally posted by chanz{MTC})

Master Ubar my thanks for allowin a girl to seek and be welcomed in this home.. an for allowin a girl to speak with you when times r/t did seem to be overflowin much that a girl thought to be swallowed whole.

kel~sey for bein there when i needed a shoulder to cry on dee and talena knowin that if needed you are only a ping away

Master Kan for makin a girl feel much wanted and needed for showin her that she too can shine when much other beauties are around.

Mistress Vala for your pataience and understandin for takin the time when you could to talk and listen to a girls rambles.

of course each and ever O/one of you are special to me in some manner i love you all and miss youmuch when i cannot be in camp is a funny thing to be tuchuk you seem to find it slippin into your mind even when you are doin other things in r/t i look forward to bein a part of this family for as long as i can..

hugs and kotc to each an every O/one

leavin a few candies for A/all she had stored away for specials.. 
 
 

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« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2005, 11:04:28 PM »
(originally posted by ~*silent dreams*~{Pete})

Master Pete .. for loving me the way You did, for showing me i can love someone back, for the many ways You made me smile, for the shoulder i could lean on. Thank You for being You.  i love You and miss You with all my heart, please come home soon.


Master Ubar .. thank You for protecting me, for giving me the chance to grow into what i had become. Your words of courage and encouragement, and always, for Your *kotc*'s.


Master Shukan .. my Beloved's Blood .. thank You for Your shoulder to lean on and cry on, Your words of hope, Your positive spirit from which i tried to draw from.


dream could list many O/others, but she would be here all night typing if she did. For those W/who touched my heart in a special way, Y/you know W/who Y/you are, hopefully. dream was never that good at telling T/those W/who are special to her, that T/they are special to her.

i wish Y/you well my F/family. 

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« Reply #14 on: June 01, 2005, 11:05:20 PM »
(originally posted by Mistress Taryn)

Being in one of those moods, especially after reading Kar's words, reminded me of this thread buried underneath all the riff raff of months past... I am not one to be very open with my feelings or thoughts... lately though that seems to have changed, maybe Amber is right and there is something in the air, or it's me and a reflection of what I have gone through since this time last year...

RAGNAR - everyday I am lucky to have the experience of knowing you, listening and learning from the simple words you say... My first impression of you 2 years ago was fear and awe, the fear for reasons now known, but the awe was from watching you from afar, to afraid to step forward and show the real me... it took time, but you allowed me to remove the mask I wore for too long of a time, and become who I really am... You also are a dear friend to me, one I will cherish for many decades to come...

Karanis - though you aren't around as much as you want to be, the time you are, you bring a ray of bright sunshine to the camp... My first impression of you was straight out fear... when you entered camp, I would do anything to not find myself in your path, you weren't the type of FW I was expecting to see, instead I saw a Woman with authority and strength beyond my wildest dreams, and that scared the living beejeesus out of me... but through time I got to know a side to you that you only show to those who are family, and that fear slowly ebbed away, and for that I am glad, because I don't think I could hide myself anymore without you finding me and pulling me out into the open...

deeeeee-mon - you have always known who I was behind the mask, how you knew I have no idea... but when I hit a rut or a rather large block in the road, you were there with your friendship and words that helped me through... I didn't get to really know you until this last year, and there are times I wish I had paid a bit more attention, maybe I would have removed that mask sooner, or maybe not... I miss having you around, with you being so busy doing more important things for yourself, maybe I am being selfish, but I miss the time we could sit and talk, there are so many things I want to tell you, to share with you...

talena - ~pokes the hibernating bear with a looooooooooong stick and smiles~ I miss the burrito, the laughter, the bouncy and happy feelings I got when you entered camp... you are never far from my thoughts, as I hear your soft snores from the wagon lot next to mine... wake up soon, I know the camp is getting a little restless without a talena terror running amok... I am sure that even a short visit would bring smiles to the faces of so many family members, and also maybe help spark the mischief bug in several that has seemed to have gone into hibernation... ~hugs you as you sleep~

Amber - ~and velcro kitty, laughs~ you worry me at times, but you are much like your mother and father it's scary, the world of Gor thought they knew what their children would grow up to be like, they were a bit off, because I don't think anyone was quite ready for you when you arrived... you keep us on our toes, give me a chance to remember times past with a smile and allow me to bring out a side of me not many knew existed... and I don't think any really knew...

Nicolas - for appearing when I least expected it, for lending me an ear at a time I most desperately needed it, for showing me that I don't make foolish decisions in trusting another, when my trust had been sorely misused and tossed aside like last weeks leftovers... I could as well continue to thank you for the friendship you have offered me, and again it wouldn't cover a tenth of what you have shown me...

and to the rest of my cherish and very much loved family - I could go on for pages telling each and everyone of you how much you have touched my life and allowed me to be the person I am now... each one of you has helped bring out something I thought I lost forever when I returned to MTC... happiness, laughter, stability, and last but not least, the ability to stand on my own two feet and walk down the path that I chose for myself to take, wobbling a bit here and there, but never falling, because none of you would allow me to... I have said many times before, you all are more real family to me than my own, you care for me and my health, you help me when things seem to be crumbling around me, you do things a family ought to do for one another, without turning around and expecting some kind of payment in return... thank you, for showing me that that was one thing I didn't lose forever, my family...

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