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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Mar 10, 2018 0:37:34 GMT
Agreed. I have learned so much over the years from the Peas and I really appreciate everyone here, even those I disagree with almost everything they post. They’ve helped me grow the most. This site helps my life feel a little bigger, a little less lonely.
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Post by AussieMeg on Mar 10, 2018 1:37:42 GMT
I agree with everything that has been written already. And also, I sometimes think I'm the smartest person in my real life, because of the things I've learnt here.  |
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Post by flanz on Mar 10, 2018 1:48:01 GMT
I'm with you gar . It's something you experience, not something you can explain. This special little corner of the internet is my secret place to find support, knowledge, laughter, and frienship with people I've never even met. A very significant part of my life would be gone if the Peas ever went away. Let's hope that never happens. And with that I say, THANK YOU, DEAR ADMIN!!! admin - is that a correct "handle" for our special person? |
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Post by flanz on Mar 10, 2018 1:50:34 GMT
It always makes me smile when I come across something, and think "Ooh, wait 'til the Peas hear this!" Or I’ll hear someone speak, and think "that’s just the kind of thing Pea x would say." (Even though I’ve never heard Pea x actually say anything!) Despite there being so many of us, and the fact we’re an open board, there is a definite intimacy and friendship here that is very powerful. You guys are a far bigger part of my life than several of my IRL friends, whom I might see only occasionally. In contrast, there is no minute of any day where there isn’t a Pea who can comfort me, laugh or cry with me, give me a good talking to, or tell me to go for it! Thank you. All of you.  <3 <3 <3 |
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Post by papersilly on Mar 10, 2018 1:51:23 GMT
yes! this is a pretty great community
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Post by Mystie on Mar 10, 2018 2:02:06 GMT
I was thinking the other day how LONG this place has been a part of my life. I have learned so much from everyone here, and gotten great advice, and so many kind words when I needed them, plus prayers and sympathy and so many other good things. Love you Peas!
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You have always been a part of the heist. You're only mad now because you don't like your cut.
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Post by scrappyesq on Mar 10, 2018 2:16:13 GMT
I think when we are devastated by a loss of a dear Pea like Compwalla, it makes us realize how much we rely on each other for those small doses of support, laughter and joy we get here each day. You all are my secret stash of friends and it means so much to me to know that if I need to bitch or cry or share a funny story, you will always be here. Love the Pea Possy! Truer words have never been said. I have been crying on and off since I heard. And I can't explain it to anyone other than the Peas. |
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Post by kelbel827 on Mar 10, 2018 2:25:11 GMT
Thanks to the peas, I've learned to be super judgemental and super open minded all at the same time. I don't know what I would do without y'all.
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Post by PolarGreen12 on Mar 10, 2018 2:44:21 GMT
It is odd isn’t it, to feel so much a part of a group like this when most of us have never even met. I have stopped trying to explain it to anyone- I know they don’t ‘get it’ - but that’s ok, I love having Peas in my life  I don’t want to even tell IRL friends about the Peas. I’d be so disappointed if they joined the message board and my little bubble of top secret friends was burst. My Mom is the only person I’ve ever told the about the Peas. She’s too busy with Pinterest and Ancestry to ever join here 😂 |
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Post by papersilly on Mar 10, 2018 2:50:18 GMT
You all are my secret stash of friends I love that------Secret Stash of Friends! I could not have described it better myself! |
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Post by melanell on Mar 10, 2018 2:51:04 GMT
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Post by papersilly on Mar 10, 2018 2:53:47 GMT
It is odd isn’t it, to feel so much a part of a group like this when most of us have never even met. I have stopped trying to explain it to anyone- I know they don’t ‘get it’ - but that’s ok, I love having Peas in my life I don’t want to even tell IRL friends about the Peas. I’d be so disappointed if they joined the message board and my little bubble of top secret friends was burst. Me too. Only my sister and DH know who I am talking about when I say "The Peas". To everyone else, it's Anonymous. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Mar 10, 2018 3:03:22 GMT
My gratitude for all of you is so immense that I tried all day to figure out how I was going to respond to this thread in order to convey how I feel about my online friends. I can only say thank you for being my friends.
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Post by hop2 on Mar 10, 2018 4:45:46 GMT
yup I owe the person I am today in large part to my pea family. And my reclaimed self esteem. If nothing else y’all made me understand that I actually do deserve better. |
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Post by hop2 on Mar 10, 2018 4:50:30 GMT
I don’t want to even tell IRL friends about the Peas. I’d be so disappointed if they joined the message board and my little bubble of top secret friends was burst. Me too. Only my sister and DH know who I am talking about when I say "The Peas". To everyone else, it's Anonymous. no one knows irl. I’ve vented too much for that. I may need a legacy pea to have a lawyer send a letter to or something. |
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Post by flanz on Mar 10, 2018 5:44:25 GMT
It is odd isn’t it, to feel so much a part of a group like this when most of us have never even met. I have stopped trying to explain it to anyone- I know they don’t ‘get it’ - but that’s ok, I love having Peas in my life I don’t want to even tell IRL friends about the Peas. I’d be so disappointed if they joined the message board and my little bubble of top secret friends was burst. My Mom is the only person I’ve ever told the about the Peas. She’s too busy with Pinterest and Ancestry to ever join here 😂 I feel protective of "us" too! |
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Post by georgiee on Mar 10, 2018 5:55:47 GMT
I echo everything that has been said. I love this place.
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Post by ToniW on Mar 10, 2018 5:59:23 GMT
I know I don't post much, but I do come here just about every day. I can always count on learning something new, find something that made me go hmmm and to think about a different twist of opinion, be pea livid for someone's wrong, send a prayer or two and then there's always a chuckle or two or three. For this, I thank all of you, too.
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Post by paget on Mar 10, 2018 6:01:43 GMT
I have also been a pea for 18 years. As long as my dd3 has been around I’ve had the peas as well. It’s been quite the ride! Everyday of my life for the past 18 years I’ve been on for at least a little bit even if I don’t say much. You guys have made me laugh, cry, be angry, but also made me belong to this special “club” only understood by us. This place has made so many life changes! One for just me alone was going back to school. I remember so many years ago reading a thread about “old school peas” and was like- that’s a thing people are doing- going back to school when older? I guess I just hadn’t seriously considered it. And then I did. I previously had a two year specialized degree with no transferable credits really so I started from stratch to get my BA and went on to grad school for my MSW. I love my new career - thanks in part to the peas.  |
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Post by betty on Mar 10, 2018 6:05:50 GMT
"I love this bar, It's my kind of place. Just walk in through the front door, Puts a big smile on my face." Yeah, it's like that sometimes.  |
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Post by Monica* on Mar 10, 2018 12:09:07 GMT
One other aspect I love about this group is that we can talk about anything. I mean anything. We share the momentous events, both joyful and sad, yet we can still talk about the mundane. Does anyone know of good mop? What is this weird bumpy rash? Should I still eat this? And no one thinks you are weird for posting -- the responses come flooding in.
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Post by gryroagain on Mar 10, 2018 12:26:35 GMT
I’ve been here for so incredibly long, never really posted a ton but faithfully reading, laughing and crying with you all. Over the years of babies, moves, deployments,, new countries- you all were my lifeline and kept me sane.
I love you peas❤️
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Mar 10, 2018 12:36:49 GMT
I'm with you gar. It's something you experience, not something you can explain. This is so true. I really treasure this place. |
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Post by quinlove on Mar 10, 2018 13:11:49 GMT
I 💚 You all. I would be lost without this place.
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Post by donna on Mar 10, 2018 14:03:43 GMT
I love this place to and do not direct real-life friends here. My dh and boys know about the peas, but to everyone else you are just this online place I go to.
I have learned so much from all of you. You have exposed me to parts of the world I would have never known about living in my own little southern bubble. I have laughed with you and cried with you. You have been my source of sanity during my self-imposed exile from the world over the flu season this year.
I am so thankful for the support and prayers you have given me during my cancer battle. Knowing that people from all over the world are cheering for me and praying for me helps me through some hard times. I love you guys!
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Post by lovemybabes on Mar 10, 2018 14:24:26 GMT
I’ve came back to this thread this morning after reading about Virginia, with big tears in my eyes. Never met her in person, but the encouragement she gave me when I was sad about my husbands numerous deployments was so great.
The peas have been a constant source of support and kindness since I joined back on the other board. I agree with everyone, I found this through a friend irl, but I love it being my secret source of friends and info! I just had to come back and say that I’m better for knowing you gals on here. ❤️
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Post by kikitwo on Mar 12, 2018 3:33:52 GMT
I've been reading on this board since the early 2000's. I don't post much, but I have learned so much from you. It seems every time I'm confused about something (the best way to clean tile shower, for example), there's an answer here. It seems someone is reading my mind, I absolutely love the card swap. Thanks for letting me be a part of this community.
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