tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post7288540709991558066..comments2024-03-26T18:59:25.722-04:00Comments on New Beginnings: One more thing for BasPKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-85513532591499849022013-08-22T23:49:46.780-04:002013-08-22T23:49:46.780-04:00Discipline and Love,
If you will email me elisspea...Discipline and Love,<br />If you will email me elisspeaks@yahoo.com I'll see what I can do.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-58698180835235908322013-08-22T01:01:20.145-04:002013-08-22T01:01:20.145-04:00I've just posted to the Mona Lisa blog that I&...I've just posted to the Mona Lisa blog that I'm one of the people who wasn't aware of Bas's blog at all until I read all the different goodbyes that were posted in various places. Even then, because most of these posts didn't name the blog or give its location, it took me quite a while to find it, which I wanted to do because I was intrigued by what I read.<br /><br />Long story short, when I did find it, I started to read, but didn't have time to get through the whole thing in that sitting and decided that, because it was something very different and unique, I didn't want to rush it and would come back when I had time to do it justice. <br /><br />This didn't happen for nine days, which I would say is a relatively normal time period for most people with 'real life' commitments to be unable to give much attention to the internet. Unfortunately though, in those few days your warning (which I didn't see until ten minutes ago) had been posted and the blog had been removed. <br /><br />I'm sure I can't be the only person who missed their last chance to read something special and different because they couldn't be here for the 'right' few days. I completely understand that Bas's wishes have to be respected and honoured, but at the same time, I can't help feeling a bit sad that the time scale in which this was done meant that some of us never had the chance to read what seems to have been something extra special.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04954063955315002207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-1174718844542333602013-08-19T07:18:43.173-04:002013-08-19T07:18:43.173-04:00PK, you are a good friend to Bas and Lisa. Taking ...PK, you are a good friend to Bas and Lisa. Taking it private, albeit hard, is a wonderful compromise for now. I'm sure he would have loved the idea. <br /><br />You know, loosing the blog is another loss. It requires it's own grieving. Not the same as loosing a person, but when our connections are so tied to a blog, it is bigger than JUST loosing a random blog, it's loosing that relationship. <br /><br />((((((((((Hugs))))))))),<br />FionaSirQsmlbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862547894051224264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-69850869674449673912013-08-14T22:21:39.709-04:002013-08-14T22:21:39.709-04:00Thank you for letting us know. I copied all his p...Thank you for letting us know. I copied all his posts, didn't have time to do the comments, just so that I could have them to look over again. I also started reading his blog at the end of last year, so you giving us warning it would go down gave me a chance to copy them down from before I read so that I can read them all too. I know this is not easy for you, but thank you for everything. {{{HUGS}}}Es Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15862166523815621955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-58334259502726711202013-08-14T00:46:37.341-04:002013-08-14T00:46:37.341-04:00PK i love that idea of leaving it private just for...PK i love that idea of leaving it private just for Lisa....thats awesome. I know its hard to do but just remember it is what he wanted. and by doing it, its the ultiamte respect to him. Be brave, be strong. We all miss him but he is still here with us and with his Lisa.<br />Praying for you when you do this PK. <br />HUge hugs<br />Kiwi xxxkiwigirliegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07875041768284887283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-44386416065054933612013-08-13T23:25:47.837-04:002013-08-13T23:25:47.837-04:00PK -- Thank you for the warning, I've spent th...PK -- Thank you for the warning, I've spent this evening enjoying reading his blog, catching up on posts I missed before it is too late. Wishing you strength and comfort in performing this request for Bas even though you disagree.<br />Take care,<br />MegMeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03993692253695944431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-8546175613651026362013-08-12T17:48:09.745-04:002013-08-12T17:48:09.745-04:00That had to be a difficult decision, PK. But good ...That had to be a difficult decision, PK. But good idea to leave it up for Lisa.<br /><br />FDFlorida Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08785387941624829985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-51147276741016486422013-08-12T17:03:33.289-04:002013-08-12T17:03:33.289-04:00Hi PK, :)
I'm so sorry that you are having to...Hi PK, :)<br /><br />I'm so sorry that you are having to do this. I'm sure that Bas felt that he had a reason. It must be hard. I'm thinking of you!<br /><br />It has been a comfort to be able to return to Bas' blog and feel his presence. I think that we can still find Bas' love in the posts and comments of our own blogs, the interactions that we have had, and in his wisdom about what is important in our relationships. This makes me sad. But I think he'd want us to continue on as he did- helping a friend or sharing some kindness, or welcoming someone new. Many hugs PK!!<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br /><3 KatieKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09502903951761571578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-59624578140629215602013-08-12T16:49:28.911-04:002013-08-12T16:49:28.911-04:00Queenie,
I know it does feel like another loss. Bu...Queenie,<br />I know it does feel like another loss. But hopefully some will save their favorite post. I have. I really have appreciated the support.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-23136290476729149122013-08-12T12:00:20.084-04:002013-08-12T12:00:20.084-04:00It almost feels like we'll be losing him all o...It almost feels like we'll be losing him all over again. I found a lot of comfort in knowing I could go *visit* him anytime at his blog. I thank you for giving us some advance notice so we can visit a last time and even save some of our favorite posts. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you Pk. I'm sorry for that and I'm glad you have so much support here. Hugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-28721165955839379522013-08-12T09:08:14.103-04:002013-08-12T09:08:14.103-04:00Emi,
Wouldn't that be wonderful. I really feel...Emi,<br />Wouldn't that be wonderful. I really feel so close to my friends here, it really doesn't matter that I've never met most in person.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-32930545055780429032013-08-12T09:07:10.904-04:002013-08-12T09:07:10.904-04:00Kaki,
I loved seeing that little Corgi too. She is...Kaki,<br />I loved seeing that little Corgi too. She is doing fine according to Lisa.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-27849671928454660182013-08-12T09:00:47.857-04:002013-08-12T09:00:47.857-04:00Ronnie,
We've all know bloggers that just disa...Ronnie,<br />We've all know bloggers that just disappeared, but Bas cared enough about us to give us closer. I guess I owe that back to him.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-37234042971604364742013-08-12T08:55:35.483-04:002013-08-12T08:55:35.483-04:00Thanks Appy, I sure home I am.Thanks Appy, I sure home I am.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-16193116566823890662013-08-12T08:55:07.239-04:002013-08-12T08:55:07.239-04:00Stormy,
Wouldn't it have been wonderful to hav...Stormy,<br />Wouldn't it have been wonderful to have just been able to sit down and have a long conversation with him. And I really hope Lisa comes too.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-73358836450667015892013-08-12T08:53:17.295-04:002013-08-12T08:53:17.295-04:00Ana,
He really did know what he wanted, but I don...Ana, <br />He really did know what he wanted, but I don't think he ever really understood how special he and his words were to all of us. But we do have our memories and each other.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-69369111370603191752013-08-12T08:47:50.472-04:002013-08-12T08:47:50.472-04:00Cat,
I really don't want his words lost. Being...Cat,<br />I really don't want his words lost. Being private we'll all still know that they're there.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-21303920000046822792013-08-12T08:21:38.673-04:002013-08-12T08:21:38.673-04:00This was a hard struggle for you PK and I think yo...This was a hard struggle for you PK and I think you did the right thing. Making it private and for Lisa is a wonderful idea. While I do not know if she will take it down after that point, I can still imagine it's all there. Every word and just in private.<br />Respecting Bas wishes was what he wanted and you've followed through. I hope Lisa does visit and finds the wonderful friendship that Bas did here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-66862340853256859882013-08-12T08:10:52.250-04:002013-08-12T08:10:52.250-04:00I didn't know Bas like most of you did but whe...I didn't know Bas like most of you did but whenever I saw his emoticon I always read the comment he left. He seemed like a very nice man. I had wondered why I didn't see his little Corgi on the blogs anymore; I wasn't aware he was ill. I can't believe its been a month already. Thanks for letting us know in advance about taking down his blog. I've been reading it and wish I would have gotten to know him while he was alive. Kakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12722937457379771586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-91505190573418219312013-08-12T05:35:13.085-04:002013-08-12T05:35:13.085-04:00PK,
We all miss him. Difficult for you but you ha...PK,<br /><br />We all miss him. Difficult for you but you have to do as she wished. <br /><br />Love,<br />Ronnie<br />xxronniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402712634206383021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-57960022281753465302013-08-12T05:34:21.196-04:002013-08-12T05:34:21.196-04:00I think you are doing the right thing.
appyI think you are doing the right thing.<br /><br />appyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-31652930211630919892013-08-12T05:22:50.244-04:002013-08-12T05:22:50.244-04:00I miss him terribly too :( I find myself reading a...I miss him terribly too :( I find myself reading a lot of his old comments to me. He was so kind, sweet, supportive, and yet still FUNNY. <br /><br />I can see why this would be hard for you. I don't want his blog to go away! I wish it could stay up. Yes, please tell Lisa to visit us. I hope she knows she would be warmly welcomed.<br /><br />Stormyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16673792378276047115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-56735608293373675422013-08-12T03:04:21.274-04:002013-08-12T03:04:21.274-04:00I hate this. I argued with Bas, as I'm sure yo...I hate this. I argued with Bas, as I'm sure you also did, and asked him not to. Or at least not after only a month. It is hard for you to carry out his wishes (and have to be the messenger), but you are still doing as he asked. I'm glad for that. <br /><br />I knew we were coming up on the month very soon, and I was in denial. Didn't want to know or think about it happening. I think what we have to do, and what Bas would have wanted, is to remember Bas in each other. By talking about him, we can keep his memories fresh. <br /><br />Especially the ones where he took you to task. :)<br /><br />Hugs.Anastasia Vitskyhttp://htnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-61019757288825185892013-08-12T00:40:55.227-04:002013-08-12T00:40:55.227-04:00Oh PK...I do understand honoring Bas' wishes b...Oh PK...I do understand honoring Bas' wishes but dang...! My heart goes out to you...what a hard task. <br /><br />I like your idea of taking it private for Lisa only...really think she needs to read through all his posts. <br /><br />May I suggest that before you totally delete it, you export his blog...it will keep his wisdom from being totally lost. <br /><br />I also go back and read his posts every few days...makes the hurt a bit less. :(<br /><br />Sending lots of positive thoughts and healing energy your way.<br /><br />Hugs and Blessings,<br />CatCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14266606975978680188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-37700904586054886012013-08-11T21:33:59.230-04:002013-08-11T21:33:59.230-04:00Pooky,
I tell my daughter the same thing - don'...Pooky,<br />I tell my daughter the same thing - don't grow up, it's a trap.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.com