Friends - Page 5

mcan · 07-14-2005, 06:26 PM

Here's the story. I have a couple of friends that I've known since junior high. Both are true friends, and I believe that I'll never lose touch with them.

I hadn't talked with my friend Mike in a long time, but the other night I went over to his place with Angela (most of you know her). It was the first time I'd seen his new place. He lives there with his fiance. While we were over there, Mike told me he was getting really frustrated with our mutual friend Joe. Mikes upset because Joe "never" calls him back unless he is asking for a favor. Mike's a mechanic, so Joe sometimes asks him if he can do some minor work to his car, or to help him move or something. Joe, on the other hand, just got engaged himself and now has a new place with his fiance by the Plaza, and has a morning job. He's also doing a lot of local theatre. So, they are both really busy. Mike works in excess of 60 hours a week, and Joe has like three things going all the time.

So, yesterday I call Joe up (and leave a message) basically giving him a heads up that Mike is upset and that he might want to call Mike and maybe get some dinner or whatever and talk it out.

Today, I get a message from Joe on my phone. Basically, it was a 'thanks for the heads up... I don't know what Mike's problem is... I've called him twice since he's called me... Now he's got you calling me like his Mom... I'm having a party on Saturday...'

My question to the board is: How hard do you guys work on your friendships when everybody is really busy? How often do you meet up with your same sex friends? How important are your friendships and relationships outside of your wife, girlfriend, family? How often do most people run into these kinds of issues, and how hard do you work to resolve them?

Sorry for the long post. But, since these guys are my oldest friends, it got me wondering...

excessive · 07-14-2005, 11:31 PM

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I feel very lucky.

same here. good people.

|Zach| · 07-14-2005, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by excessive

same here. good people.

Welcome to Chiefs Planet.

**Mr. Kotter** · 07-14-2005, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by excessive

same here. good people.

Afghan Gold, Royal Creme, or Santa Maria tonight....?

**Rausch** · 07-14-2005, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ZachKC

Ha, you know what is strange? It has been a year and a half since I have rolled a single bowling ball.

It's good to see you're getting help...

excessive · 07-14-2005, 11:41 PM

thanks, zach

I've been mostly lurking, a few replies.

This is a good thread. It'll do until football starts.

**Rausch** · 07-14-2005, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by excessive

thanks, zach

I've been mostly lurking, a few replies.

This is a good thread. It'll do until football starts.

I've taken to landscaping the yard until every ****ing blade of grass is gone. Slowly. So by this time next year I'll no longer have to cut the $#it...

Just got done with some banana plants and bright red hibiscus, plan to put in some........um.........nevermind.

**Mr. Kotter** · 07-14-2005, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by excessive

thanks, zach

I've been mostly lurking, a few replies.

This is a good thread. It'll do until football starts.

Welcome, excessive....I was just flippin' you crap with that last post of mine, based on your sig....heh.

If you are a Chiefs/NFL fan....you'll enjoy this place--especially during the season.

07-14-2005, 06:26 PM
mcan Apr 13,1949 – Dec 15, 2011 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $9996085	Friends Here's the story. I have a couple of friends that I've known since junior high. Both are true friends, and I believe that I'll never lose touch with them. I hadn't talked with my friend Mike in a long time, but the other night I went over to his place with Angela (most of you know her). It was the first time I'd seen his new place. He lives there with his fiance. While we were over there, Mike told me he was getting really frustrated with our mutual friend Joe. Mikes upset because Joe "never" calls him back unless he is asking for a favor. Mike's a mechanic, so Joe sometimes asks him if he can do some minor work to his car, or to help him move or something. Joe, on the other hand, just got engaged himself and now has a new place with his fiance by the Plaza, and has a morning job. He's also doing a lot of local theatre. So, they are both really busy. Mike works in excess of 60 hours a week, and Joe has like three things going all the time. So, yesterday I call Joe up (and leave a message) basically giving him a heads up that Mike is upset and that he might want to call Mike and maybe get some dinner or whatever and talk it out. Today, I get a message from Joe on my phone. Basically, it was a 'thanks for the heads up... I don't know what Mike's problem is... I've called him twice since he's called me... Now he's got you calling me like his Mom... I'm having a party on Saturday...' My question to the board is: How hard do you guys work on your friendships when everybody is really busy? How often do you meet up with your same sex friends? How important are your friendships and relationships outside of your wife, girlfriend, family? How often do most people run into these kinds of issues, and how hard do you work to resolve them? Sorry for the long post. But, since these guys are my oldest friends, it got me wondering...
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07-14-2005, 11:41 PM	#65
excessive Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $9756885	thanks, zach I've been mostly lurking, a few replies. This is a good thread. It'll do until football starts. __________________ "I've been known to party some, but I ain't ever hurt no one. Been ashamed of things I've done, especially when, especially when, especially when I'm stoned." D.A.C.
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