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Comment from Jumbo J
Hi dear Debi,
you are one amazing lady... where did you find a photo of my stunning home? I guess the world is not as big as it seems.
So, the rocky outcrop is Frazer's Reef, magic left-hander peels off the reef on the right swell... that'd be a left hand wave. (Surfer's language). The land and green hill jutting out is known as the Bluff. (See the little waves tucked into the corner of the rocks facing us, that's know as the Nursery. Great place to swim, snorkel and fish. From there, the other side of the greened hill is the Main Beach looking southward, it goes to the break walls and the river that separates the buildings in the background... if you look closely you can see the river. That's Yamba, across the other side of the Clarence River, a larger coastal town. As you know we have a further four of these beaches heading north... and I haven't even got to the poem as yet, phew!
I'm truly honoured you went the extra mile and got to know me Debi... well part of me anyway.
You captured the essence of me, honoured me once again mentioning the best part of me, my beautiful wife Jade... thank you!
I loved the poem. I know just how blessed I am. To have friends who I have never met mean so much to me... well, in another life, I would have found that crazy... in this life, I've got earth angels looking over me!
Truly grateful my dear sweet friend!
With our thoughts we create...
a picture out of words.
Warmest regards,
James.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Hi dear Debi,
you are one amazing lady... where did you find a photo of my stunning home? I guess the world is not as big as it seems.
So, the rocky outcrop is Frazer's Reef, magic left-hander peels off the reef on the right swell... that'd be a left hand wave. (Surfer's language). The land and green hill jutting out is known as the Bluff. (See the little waves tucked into the corner of the rocks facing us, that's know as the Nursery. Great place to swim, snorkel and fish. From there, the other side of the greened hill is the Main Beach looking southward, it goes to the break walls and the river that separates the buildings in the background... if you look closely you can see the river. That's Yamba, across the other side of the Clarence River, a larger coastal town. As you know we have a further four of these beaches heading north... and I haven't even got to the poem as yet, phew!
I'm truly honoured you went the extra mile and got to know me Debi... well part of me anyway.
You captured the essence of me, honoured me once again mentioning the best part of me, my beautiful wife Jade... thank you!
I loved the poem. I know just how blessed I am. To have friends who I have never met mean so much to me... well, in another life, I would have found that crazy... in this life, I've got earth angels looking over me!
Truly grateful my dear sweet friend!
With our thoughts we create...
a picture out of words.
Warmest regards,
James.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Thank you with all my heart for appreciating the picture so much, as there were so many to pick from as I did look for what may have the seven beaches. I am so glad you enjoyed your poem too. You are so kind for all the wonderful things you said and I truly am happy you liked it. I did put my heart and soul into it, but I always worry that I may have misinterpreted something. So that is why I double check that you aren't afraid to hurt my feelings. So sorry for being kinda pushy with that. You were so interesting as it was hard not to put it all in there. And of course for the six stars for both of us, I thank you. Love, Debi
Comment from Lisasview
Good morning my dear friend,
I am sure that James will love this wonderful birthday card poem that you personally wrote for him.
Great information about it which is wonderful as the readers get close to writer.
Hugs,
Lisa
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Good morning my dear friend,
I am sure that James will love this wonderful birthday card poem that you personally wrote for him.
Great information about it which is wonderful as the readers get close to writer.
Hugs,
Lisa
Comment Written 14-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Hi Lisa, how?s it going? I just want tee ss! / I thank you so very much, for the lovely review for my poem for James
He will enjoy all the nice birthday wishes
I appreciate all your kind comments too, my very dear friend.
Love, Debi '
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I am struggling a bit?
What does your second sentence mean.
Always happy to review your lovely work,
Lisa
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LOL, was lying in bed when I wrote that, really late at night. I remember I was trying to say I just wanted to know how you were doing. But I kept drifting off to sleep.
Comment from jmdg1954
Debi.
I've called James my brother for many, many years. I'll never meet him face to face but I feel I know him personally.
He's a down to earth honorable soul I'm proud to call my brother as well as my friend.
As for his writing, his pinky nail has more talent than my entire body. He is truly amazing and has such command of the English language.
I hope he reads this (of course I will PM him), but I love the guy!
Thank you for this tribute to this wonderful friend!
Know one does these like you!
Cheers,
John
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Debi.
I've called James my brother for many, many years. I'll never meet him face to face but I feel I know him personally.
He's a down to earth honorable soul I'm proud to call my brother as well as my friend.
As for his writing, his pinky nail has more talent than my entire body. He is truly amazing and has such command of the English language.
I hope he reads this (of course I will PM him), but I love the guy!
Thank you for this tribute to this wonderful friend!
Know one does these like you!
Cheers,
John
Comment Written 14-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Hi John! Funny you should say hat because there are a few guys who I feel could be like my brothers and you and James are two of them and the other two are nomi and Terry. Not that I dont like most but only feel that connection w you four. But you and James are most like! So thanks for that.
And thanks for always having something so nice to say for my bd poems and of course for your well wishes for James. And thanks for the awesome six stars for us! You are the best, my dear dear friend!
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Debi, that is so sweet to say.
Hmph? makes you my big sister since you got me by two months? oops, I hope I didn?t cross the line. We can call it even!
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I'm roud to be big sis to you and James! The other two are like big brothers.
It evens out! 🤗
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Comment from CrystieCookie999
I enjoyed reading this tribute/happy birthday poem for James/Jumbo J. I liked your introductory lines: He's one of the most fascinating people I have met
He's humble, kind and honest, and would be hard to forget
I get the suggestion of integrity with this line:
And what you see is what you get, and what you can believe
Nice share. Hope he enjoys it, too!
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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I enjoyed reading this tribute/happy birthday poem for James/Jumbo J. I liked your introductory lines: He's one of the most fascinating people I have met
He's humble, kind and honest, and would be hard to forget
I get the suggestion of integrity with this line:
And what you see is what you get, and what you can believe
Nice share. Hope he enjoys it, too!
Comment Written 14-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Cryptie, I thank you so very much, for the lovely review for my poem for James
He will enjoy all the nice birthday wishes
I appreciate all your kind comments too, mydear friend.
Love, Debi
Comment from karenina
James is such a gentle soul. Your lovely poem rounds out our view of him...
It's special to learn new things such as career, interests, his devotion to his beloved wife Jade!
He has a most meditative and spiritual core...
Those "vibrations" emanate throughout his writing.
His loyalty and compassion are healing forces.
This man, 63 years young, has overcome much adversity, and never let it taint his perception!
I'm so blessed to call him friend!
You've done a very nice job of capturing his essence!
Karenina
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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James is such a gentle soul. Your lovely poem rounds out our view of him...
It's special to learn new things such as career, interests, his devotion to his beloved wife Jade!
He has a most meditative and spiritual core...
Those "vibrations" emanate throughout his writing.
His loyalty and compassion are healing forces.
This man, 63 years young, has overcome much adversity, and never let it taint his perception!
I'm so blessed to call him friend!
You've done a very nice job of capturing his essence!
Karenina
Comment Written 14-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Hey sweet stuff, Haven't talked to you in a couple days. Miss you!
I thank you so very much, for the lovely review for my poem for James.
He will enjoy all the nice birthday wishes.
I appreciate all your kind comments too, my very dear friend.
Love, Debi
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for honoring James. I didn't know all these details that you got from him. Thanks for sharing. But whole-heartedly agree that "He's humble, kind and honest" and amazing. He's also a deep thinker and spiritually very sensitive.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Thank you for honoring James. I didn't know all these details that you got from him. Thanks for sharing. But whole-heartedly agree that "He's humble, kind and honest" and amazing. He's also a deep thinker and spiritually very sensitive.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Helen, yes James has been another great Christian friend and such a compassionate soul. Thanks so much, Sweetie, for the lovely words for James poem, along with the generous helping of stars.
Thanks again, my very dear friend. Love, Debi
Comment from tfawcus
I do enjoy reading your poems about members, Deb. Although I come from the same country as Jumbo, I've scarcely ever reviewed his work. I must keep an eye out for it.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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I do enjoy reading your poems about members, Deb. Although I come from the same country as Jumbo, I've scarcely ever reviewed his work. I must keep an eye out for it.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Hi Tony, I thank you so very much, for the lovely review for my
poem for James
He will enjoy all the nice birthday wishes
I appreciate all your kind comments too, my very dear friend.
Love, Debi
Comment from royowen
Well how about that I never knew James lived in New South Wales, he's one of us, I was wondering why he liked my stuff, this is a marvellously.written poem and inspiring others to appreciate there lives and raise their self image and value, beautifully written Debi, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Well how about that I never knew James lived in New South Wales, he's one of us, I was wondering why he liked my stuff, this is a marvellously.written poem and inspiring others to appreciate there lives and raise their self image and value, beautifully written Debi, blessings Roy
Comment Written 14-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Roy, I thank you so very much, for the lovely review for my poem for James
He will enjoy all the nice birthday wishes
I appreciate all your kind comments too, my very dear friend.
Love, Debi '
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Well done Debi
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Hi Debi nice overview of a beautiful life, the joys and the blessings, the experience and the new dawn. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings, and happy birthday.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Hi Debi nice overview of a beautiful life, the joys and the blessings, the experience and the new dawn. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings, and happy birthday.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Iza,I thank you so very much, for the lovely review for my poem for James
He will enjoy all the nice birthday wishes
I appreciate all your kind comments too, my very dear friend.
Love, Debi
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is such a lovely poem, Debi. You always pick all the best things from each person to remind us how special they are. And you are a very good poet as well. I hope you are feeling better after your rough period at the end of last year. God bless you.
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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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This is such a lovely poem, Debi. You always pick all the best things from each person to remind us how special they are. And you are a very good poet as well. I hope you are feeling better after your rough period at the end of last year. God bless you.
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Comment Written 14-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Carol, I thank you so very much, for the lovely review for my poem for James
He will enjoy all the nice birthday wishes
I appreciate all your kind comments too, my very dear friend.
Love, Debi