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Jason, history has it's eyes on you (feelingyou) wrote in neeps,
@ 2017-12-24 12:57:00

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I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to my friends and colleagues this holiday season. It has certainly been a busy year, and I have been making a splash on the pitch.

So thank you for allowing me to be heard. Thank you for pausing to make me think. Thank you for sharing your stories. I hope as we move into the new year, we can continue this dialogue and all truly be better people for it.

I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. (As does Mandela - although apparently he is going to be busy tonight.)

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	ecoutezmoi 2017-12-24 06:15 pm UTC (link)
	I always knew that dog had his own plans going on... (Reply to this) (Thread)

	feelingyou 2017-12-24 06:19 pm UTC (link)
	I mean, I had my suspicions when the shop had an order for a custom for Mandela. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ecoutezmoi 2017-12-25 11:51 am UTC (link)
	He’ll be taking over the world, next! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	feelingyou 2017-12-25 03:21 pm UTC (link)
	Mandela would be a kind and benevolent ruler. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ecoutezmoi 2017-12-25 03:27 pm UTC (link)
	Hopefully he remembers the little people who fussed over him when he leads the revolution... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	feelingyou 2017-12-25 03:39 pm UTC (link)
	As I said. Kind and benevolent. Although admittedly, he might be swayed if Angus ever gets around to making him an honest man or not. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	lionhearts 2017-12-24 06:19 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you for sharing Mandela with us. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	feelingyou 2017-12-24 06:23 pm UTC (link)
	Mandela demands he be shared with the world. Thank you again, for coming out to the race the other night and looking after Mandela for me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lionhearts 2017-12-24 06:50 pm UTC (link)
	Arranging his important appointments with everyone was the highlight of my day! He has quite the fan club. Not just little McGs, either. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	feelingyou 2017-12-24 10:20 pm UTC (link)
	He does have a very impressive social calendar this can be a struggle to manage. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lionhearts 2017-12-24 10:37 pm UTC (link)
	He's busier than you are, and you're doing brilliantly in two different sports plus you're a businessman these days. Are you hiring a social secretary for him? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	feelingyou 2017-12-25 05:25 am UTC (link)
	I wasn't planning on it, but not it almost seems like a necessity. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lionhearts 2017-12-25 07:07 pm UTC (link)
	If he's going to have a fan club, it will rapidly become a necessity, even if it wasn't before. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	feelingyou 2017-12-25 07:24 pm UTC (link)
	Yes. Before we know it he will be sitting down with a lawyer and coming up with a contract. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	avoidretrograde 2017-12-25 06:52 pm UTC (link)
	On hearing this they have just offered to run the Mandela fan club and Jason may get sample posters sent to him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lionhearts 2017-12-25 07:08 pm UTC (link)
	They'll have to answer mail as well as send it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	avoidretrograde 2017-12-25 07:10 pm UTC (link)
	Well my owl will be getting a lot of hugs for her hard work then. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	feelingyou 2017-12-25 07:23 pm UTC (link)
	We will have to be careful not to let all this attention go to his head. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	avoidretrograde 2017-12-25 07:56 pm UTC (link)
	I'm not sure the little ones will be helping much there. They've already said that for the club meetings they require Mandela's presence for at least most of them. (The actual wording was different and involved some talk of 'fun clubs' to go with fan clubs so Mandela could play with all his friends) (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	feelingyou 2017-12-25 08:09 pm UTC (link)
	They have clearly thought about this at length. Let them know Mandela would like a suggested schedule before agreeing to any such meetings. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	avoidretrograde 2017-12-25 08:39 pm UTC (link)
	Wouldn't even dare joke about it, Ava will actually draw up a schedule for regular Mandela time and try to get as much of it happening as she can. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	feelingyou 2017-12-25 08:45 pm UTC (link)
	It is only part joke as certainly Ava and Ellie already spend quite a bit of time with Mandela for matches or training and I am certain something can be arranged. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	avoidretrograde 2017-12-26 07:55 am UTC (link)
	They've certainly set up a doggie daycare for match and training days, it's almost their favourite part. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	maddocked 2017-12-24 06:20 pm UTC (link)
	Mandela bring me presents!!! Also, Happy Holidays Jason! If this year is a splash, are we going to do a wave in the New Year? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	feelingyou 2017-12-24 06:24 pm UTC (link)
	I don't know, Maddock, have you been naughty or nice this year? Holidays first, mate, weather reports for year ahead shortly thereafter. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	maddocked 2017-12-24 06:26 pm UTC (link)
	That's debatable. Cool. ALSO! Congratulation on 5th in the race! Was listening at the party. [Jason] Sorry I didn't send congrats sooner. Things have been hairy the last few days. How was your after party? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Alasdair & Jason feelingyou 2017-12-24 10:22 pm UTC (link)
	I have been just as busy the past couple of days. The after party went well. How was the Quid Party? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Alasdair M. & Jason maddocked 2017-12-25 01:20 am UTC (link)
	Good. Well deserved party after your race! Well. Started out good. Had fun most of the night... then it might have all gone to shit (not my fault). (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Alasdair M. & Jason feelingyou 2017-12-25 05:31 am UTC (link)
	I may have even taken your advice. Anything I can do to help? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Alasdair M. & Jason maddocked 2017-12-25 05:38 am UTC (link)
	... oh really now? See, I can give some good advice sometimes. Know someone who can handle hard cases of anger management? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Alasdair M. & Jason feelingyou 2017-12-25 03:24 pm UTC (link)
	Although my wing was decidedly unmanned. [...] Anger management therapists and specialists do exist. However, my therapist specializes in trauma. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Alasdair M. & Jason maddocked 2017-12-25 04:44 pm UTC (link)
	Next time! ... unless you don't need a next time? I know. Trying to decide if it's a good idea for Ellie. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Alasdair M. & Jason feelingyou 2017-12-25 06:41 pm UTC (link)
	I would say that given we live in different countries, nothing serious or long term as been established at this point. Therapy only works as much as the person is willing to make it work for them. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Alasdair M. & Jason maddocked 2017-12-25 06:43 pm UTC (link)
	Now you got me even more curious on the who! I think she might be ready now. Or soon. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Alasdair M. & Jason feelingyou 2017-12-25 06:58 pm UTC (link)
	A gentleman never reveals his secrets. Well, if she's ready I can share those secrets or rather any connections I might have. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Alasdair M. & Jason maddocked 2017-12-25 07:05 pm UTC (link)
	True true. Well if I'm needed for wingman status let me know. If you want double date company, let me know too. I'll mention it and see how it goes, thanks Jason. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Alasdair M. & Jason feelingyou 2017-12-25 07:27 pm UTC (link)
	I do what I can. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Alasdair M. & Jason maddocked 2017-12-25 07:46 pm UTC (link)
	You're my hero, mate. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Alasdair M. & Jason feelingyou 2017-12-25 07:53 pm UTC (link)
	I am but a humble servant. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	wrecktify 2017-12-24 08:50 pm UTC (link)
	Does it [...] tolerate the outfit? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	feelingyou 2017-12-24 10:21 pm UTC (link)
	Mandela wears most costumes without too much fuss. I think he was most bothered by the hat, but I took it right off after the picture. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	wrecktify 2017-12-24 10:47 pm UTC (link)
	How can you tell if it enjoys wearing human clothing? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	feelingyou 2017-12-25 05:25 am UTC (link)
	I can generally tell when he is happy or sad, the same I might be able to tell with another person. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	avoidretrograde 2017-12-25 06:09 pm UTC (link)
	Had to show that picture to the littles and they adored it. And they wanted to wish Mandela a very happy Christmas and thank him for helping santa bring their presents. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	feelingyou 2017-12-25 06:42 pm UTC (link)
	It was meant to be shared. Enjoy your holiday in Brasil! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	avoidretrograde 2017-12-25 07:11 pm UTC (link)
	As it should be! We leave tonight to take advantage of timezones but I certainly will do my best to, thank you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	feelingyou 2017-12-25 07:25 pm UTC (link)
	So, then you are in for the longest day. Best of luck with that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	avoidretrograde 2017-12-25 07:57 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you. I'll need it but it'll be worth it for a very happy wife and kids. (Reply to this) (Parent)