Life we shared on the SKMB.

[Sigmund]

Good evening.

I have been on the SKMB for ... a while.

I have shared a lot of things in my life with this magnificent board.
The good, bad and ugly. Some just asking for advice or just being whiny.

There are a ton of members who don't know our past. Our trials and tribulations. Our joys and happiness.

Would you be so kind. Tell of the Life you have shared with us.

I'll go first.

My son was invited to spend a week in Puerto Rico with my in-laws. All expenses paid. Grandmother, tias and tios, cousins galor! Yay!

I was very concerned. My son was medically fragile. Yes, he would have all his meds and one of his tias is a R.N. but I was worried.

I laid out my Life to the SKMB and asked for advice.

Should I let my son go?

The comments, advice and encouragement was freaking awesome! And the follow up support was unbelievable.

My son went off to Puerto Rico and had a grand time. He came back safe and sound.

You may think I'm goofy (I am.) but I believe it was the SKMB members who got him back to a very worried Momma.

Okay, now tell us your Life moments you shared with us.

Thank you.

Peace.

 

[Grandpa]

I have been on the forum.... not as long as Sigs.

I think I've shared enough to know me, if you have read my posts, which I would not expect. My real name and job is in this place. My wife (Grandma) and kids and grandkids (Descendants), along with a fair amount of my travels, hopes, dreams, links to my novel and blog writing, and childhood adventures, triumphs, and losses that lead to the person I am now, are all here.

And as I think about that - Good thread, Sigs! - everything I am, birth to eventual death and everything in between, is pretty well scattered through this forum. I don't imagine that anyone would ever be interested in me, but if someone were to be, it's all there.

And that just speaks to what a great forum this is.

 

[Sigmund]

I have been on the forum.... not as long as Sigs.

I think I've shared enough to know me, if you have read my posts, which I would not expect. My real name and job is in this place. My wife (Grandma) and kids and grandkids (Descendants), along with a fair amount of my travels, hopes, dreams, links to my novel and blog writing, and childhood adventures, triumphs, and losses that lead to the person I am now, are all here.

And as I think about that - Good thread, Sigs! - everything I am, birth to eventual death and everything in between, is pretty well scattered through this forum. I don't imagine that anyone would ever be interested in me, but if someone were to be, it's all there.

And that just speaks to what a great forum this is.

Hi!

Thank you!

Sir, would you be so kind and link your thread? The one with all the stories? Please? There are some new-is h members here who really, REALLY should check it out.

Big hugs .

 

[skimom2]

I first joined about 8 or 9 years ago, and I'll be forever grateful. I honestly don't think I'd read a new book or listened to any music that I hadn't heard for years in a solid decade--the dreaded Mommy Coma. Being on this board shook me up! I was meeting new people, being enticed into new books, talking about current events, in a way I hadn't in so very long. And the MUSIC! John D. sent me so many music files, people that I'd never heard of as well as long time favorites, and there were so many musicians from all over the world who were sharing their work and their love of books.

Long story short (too late), being here reminded me of ME. And it brought me a career that I love Talking books and music and movies and life reminded me how much I like all of those things, and gave me the inspiration to write again (hadn't done that since college) and the courage to put that work out there. That led to editing and book reviews.

And I still meet people here that affect my life and challenge the way I think.

Not too shabby result from an idle thought:"I wonder if Stephen King has a website..."

 

[Tery]

This is the third or fourth iteration of the SKMB that has welcomed me as Tet. I don't share much of my personal life, really. But when my Mother died in 2009, this place was a haven of love and support. I don't know what I would have done without it and you.

You've put up with my Rush mania * -- which also links in with the loss of my Mother. Maybe sometime, I'll share the whole story which kind of went full circle last year with their R40 tour.

Your encouragement when I finally published my ebook was very much appreciated. The advice from you and the time that some of you took to write a review will not be forgotten.

I might not share all the time but I am always grateful that I can when I choose to. You are Tet and I trust you and love you like family. Thank you.



*Well, everyone except hossenpepper, of course. But what does he know?

 

[GNTLGNT]

....I have shared and overshared many times on the Board.....it is a wellspring of comfort and advice, even if I'm not the one asking or receiving.....if this many people from so many lands and cultures can exist as a family....why in the hell can't others get along and stop hating?!?!....sure, we have had our battles-but by and large, they have been nothing more than a tempest in a tea receptacle, and once again we join shoulder to shoulder and hunker down by the campfire and listen to the rose.....the folks that are this community are an example of what is right with this world....

 

[Grandpa]

Hi!

Thank you!

Sir, would you be so kind and link your thread? The one with all the stories? Please? There are some new-is h members here who really, REALLY should check it out.

Big hugs .

Sigs asks, I answer. Thank you, ma'am, for the encouragement.

Here's the 10-page thread of stories. I kinda chewed up the landscape on it, but other members added their own charming tales too. And looking over it, I'm suddenly wistful for members whom we haven't seen in a while.

Personal story, or stories | The StephenKing.com Message Board

 

[Narvic]

I've shared this before, but what brought me to SKMB was the Dark Tower. Had just finished I think three months of reading the entire series (minus the Keyhole book) back to back and I seriously needed to process. After posting a medium length jumble of thoughts about Roland and company, Anna Marie posted back and I was hooked.

With the many treasures who inhabit this forum...,how can I not keep coming back?

 

[not_nadine]

Well then, this is hard to pinpoint. I've been here quite awhile. I've changed as a person, moved, cried, whined, cried again, looking for job.. moved again .. laughed and snarked and snickered.

I honestly believe I could not have gotten through these past 6 years without the help and support of the the SKMB.

Joined during the passing of John D. Saw the kindness of the people here.

Random things:

Sigs calling me for years to tell me to get up and get out!! Telling me what to wear and to smile! We have to limit phone calls or ER will come, due to laughter attack.

Talking with the Rat one New Years Eve when I was alone in a hotel room. Nottie I am.


skimom2 Drafting a letter for me that got me out of a bad situation.

danie danie. Just because danie. Oh lordy. It's a book.

The mods for putting up with me. Thanks for all the .....

I am sorry if I am forgetting anyone. This sounds like my academy awards speech.

Spoiler

 

[not_nadine]

Frank was my first contact person. Hey Blunt.

Remember when we did that on the little boards? We gave out emergency numbers. We are still a family here, I believe this, I must.

Made heart friends, and missing much.

I have been upset with the boards, I want it back the way it was. Seems we lost the fun, and pokes and giggles - along with discussing our Host and his writing.

I feel bad for new members seeing the recent posts. sigh.



Now, who want's a pickle? I want a pickle

 

[AchtungBaby]

I was a sophomore in high school when I joined. I'd just gotten my driver's license, had long hair, and was fresh off my love for 11/22/63. I was still a regular at my (toxic) church, youth group too. I was confused — at best — about religion then. Now, I'm a short-haired atheist and a junior in college. I'm much more liberated now, and I now realize I always have more to learn about life.

Cat was the first person I talked to on here, and she's still one of my BFFs. I love her more than words can say.

You guys were there for me when my cat Milo went missing (remember that? I was upset for weeks), when I got seriously sick/ the scary journey that was recovering. Logging in here as often as possible was, sometimes, what got me through those days.

My Paul McCartney obsession. My adamant defenses of The Tommykncokers. All of it. The laughs, the sad moments. It's been an amazing five years for me.

 

[Kurben]

I have been here, what can it be? 2 years or a little more? I remember the intense support i got and that I needed at that time when my Mother died. Muchly appreciated. Im still not sure how i happened to find this place. I think it was just a coincidence, who AMI i kidding, it was Ka! I think I was Searching for some biographical details on King on Google and this thing popped up as an alternative. I clicked the button and just like Alice i entered a whole new world. I also have discovered many new authors here. For all the guidance and advice i am Truly thankful. And friends .... I didnt think you became friends through a screen but i was wrong. I have made many here and thank you SKMB for that.

 

[pegasus216]

I don't know how many years I have been on the board. I was under another name, and can't remember when I joined on the old board. The first person who greeted me was John D.
Everyone here has shared in my cancer. Best support group ever is on this board. I came through that with flying colors, and the people here lived it with me. Big thanks for that.
Then everyone went through Karen's pregnancy of Kat with me, and rejoiced in the birth, and have seen her grow through the years.
I have been through a divorce, and the engagement I recently experienced with the same man.
I remember the old boards, especially the little boards on the weekends. We had so much fun there.
I think I was searching for Steven King books, and found the board, and been here ever since.

 

[Spideyman]

I've been here since dinosaur days when the SMB was a single page with only post #'s. No forums, threads, or likes. To quote someone, one posted the post # as a reference. MsMod was ever present suggesting we "stay on topic". The MB closed down daily and never a weekend was seen. I stalked for awhile, observing the happenings. Flake was one who guided me, as well as Dana Jean. Many changes, generations of the MB have occurred. I remember when JohnD joined. He was the one who needed comforting, and in time provided it back seven fold. I've seen too many members pass to the clearing. This is family to me- more so than biological. Been through the death of my dad, and my mom. Met my soul mate on the MB. We are in daily contact though an ocean and continents separates us. The SKMB is a home away from my physical home. The members are people I care about-- a strong Ka-Tet. We laugh together, cry together, and celebrate together. More coffee has been spilled due to the banter between certain members. I can always find a much need smile within the post.
Mayhap the meaning of Ka-Tet came from SK reading and seeing the interactions of the members of the SKMB.

 

[GNTLGNT]

....and to address Nottie's concerns, it isn't all of us that are feeding the rancor machine-there are one or two that for some reason think it's amusing to create conflict.....I'm sure the Mod's are aware and have them on a short leash....I haven't struck back against them as strongly as I might, so as to not add anymore toxicity....as the saying goes "this too shall pass"......

 

[niro]

This is the third or fourth iteration of the SKMB that has welcomed me as Tet. I don't share much of my personal life, really. But when my Mother died in 2009, this place was a haven of love and support. I don't know what I would have done without it and you.

You've put up with my Rush mania * -- which also links in with the loss of my Mother. Maybe sometime, I'll share the whole story which kind of went full circle last year with their R40 tour.

Your encouragement when I finally published my ebook was very much appreciated. The advice from you and the time that some of you took to write a review will not be forgotten.

I might not share all the time but I am always grateful that I can when I choose to. You are Tet and I trust you and love you like family. Thank you.



*Well, everyone except hossenpepper, of course. But what does he know?

Spoiler

Posted by Joe Hill I instantly thought of sending it to you.

 

[doowopgirl]

I've been here since 2009. I was just wondering if I was the only DK fan out there even though I knew I wasn't. It felt so good to connect with other fans and share my opinions. I'm not always great at sharing personal stuff, but I know that my ka tet would be there if I needed to. I've tried to be supportive to people that were going through hard times. JD was the first one who friended me and I have never forgotten that he taught me that every day is a school day. Love you all.

 

[not_nadine]

Grace Under Pressure, niro.

 

[niro]

Grace Under Pressure, niro.

Huh, is it the look on Joes face?

He do not look to happy but this is the tweet to it: A heart-felt gift from one of my adoring readers!!!!

 

[Spideyman]

Huh, is it the look on Joes face?

He do not look to happy but this is the tweet to it: A heart-felt gift from one of my adoring readers!!!!

niro - it has to do with Joe's description on Rush in his book

Spoiler

The Fireman, Joe Hill's fourth novel, is an apocalyptic tale in which a deadly .... he uses it like a superhero to keep those who would do them harm at bay. ... and Rush, whose music is described as “limp dick prog rock bullshit.