A story to cheer you all up. (MAYBE)

DavidMn · #1 11-04-2005, 04:41 PM

I know things have been a little depressed around here lately, especially with me. SO I thought I'd share a story with all of you. I just came out of the closet about 2.5 years ago, and let's say I had a few bumps in the road the first year. SOunds weird to do that at 32. But anyway, early in 2004, I was at a bar here in Minneapolis called the Saloon, and I met a very nice guy named Craig. Craig was in his mid 40's, and had been + for over 15 years. We over the first few months of 2004 became quite good friends, and he helped me IMMESAURABLY by juts giving me advice, since he'd been on the scene for over 20 years. Things like who to avoid, what to watch out for, ETC. My gay Big brother I likw to say. SO anyway, in May I got 2 tickets for each Fleetwood Mac show in Iowa, 7-13, Sioux City, and 7-14 Cedar Falls. Craig had told me a few weeks before I bought the tickets, that his therapist had said it would be a really good idea if he got out of town, even if it was only for a day or 2. SO anyway, one night at the bar when we were hanging out, I approached him and asked what he was doing on the 13th and 14th of July. He said probably nothing, and I asked him if he wanted to go see Fleetwood Mac in Iowa with me for a couple shows. He was flabbergasted. Right away he told me he couldnt afford the tickets or the hotel, but I told him it was my treat. He was so happy that anyone would do this for him. Craig has had a tough life. He grew up a Jehovah's Witness. I dont think I need to tell you what happened when he told his parents he was gay.

He's been through hell and back, drug problems depression, ETC. For someone who has given me so much in my life experience by being my mentor, I felt this was the least I could do for him. We had a blast too, a beautiful drive through southern Minnesota into Iowa, stayed in Sioux City, then Drove over to Cedar Falls the next day, then after the show drove back hom, and got in about 330 am. It was a small expense on my part that helped make someone elses life better. That made me feel pretty good. Hope you enjoyed the story.

rbs3676 · #2 11-04-2005, 04:55 PM

It sounds like you were/are a very good friend to Craig.
He's lucky to have you in his life!

rbs

amber · #3 11-04-2005, 04:57 PM

That is a very nice story, and a very nice thing you did.

Someone actually did something similar for me, and it really did mean the world.

DavidMn · #4 11-04-2005, 04:59 PM

Kindness definitely repays itself. What we all do comes back to us in one way or another...

BTFLCHLD · #5 11-04-2005, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

Kindness definitely repays itself. What we all do comes back to us in one way or another...

david..have you any aussie tickets?

Neal · #6 11-04-2005, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

He grew up a Jehovah's Witness. I dont think I need to tell you what happened when he told his parents he was gay.

Ditto. That's why my parents will never know...

But anyways, nice of you to do that. I wish my friends had paid for all my FM/Stevie tix...

DavidMn · #7 11-04-2005, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

david..have you any aussie tickets?

Believe me hun, if I did, you and I would be on the first Qantas flight outta LAX

BTFLCHLD · #8 11-04-2005, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

Believe me hun, if I did, you and I would be on the first Qantas flight outta LAX

you are soo sweet!

jannieC · #9 11-04-2005, 05:24 PM

David, you really are such a nice person. It comes out in your posts, but this one just cinches it.

DavidMn · #10 11-04-2005, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jannieC

David, you really are such a nice person. It comes out in your posts, but this one just cinches it.

That's so nice of you to say!! thank you!! I dont take it for granted, believe me.

To me, it's all about sharing the good fortune I've had with others that I care about. What fun is it if you hog all the good stuff anyway right?

wondergirl9847 · #11 11-04-2005, 05:48 PM

That was a really cool thing you did for your friend, David.

DavidMn · #12 11-04-2005, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

That was a really cool thing you did for your friend, David.

Thank you for saying so. I appriciate it.

WildInTheWind · #13 11-04-2005, 06:23 PM

That was a very nice story David. You seem like such a nice guy. Craig is lucky to have a friend like you.

Serrart · #14 11-04-2005, 06:25 PM

Thanks for sharing this story David, you really made a beautiful gesture.

Romy

Karlie · #15 11-04-2005, 06:31 PM

That's so nice. He's lucky to have a friend like you.