To Boldly go

StPeteDean · MIP Old Timer

To Boldly go

runnergirl · Senior Member

No, no... Thank you. Seriously, you've provided a ton of support to everyone here... including me. I always look forward to reading your posts.
God Bless,
Laurie

mikef · MIP Old Timer

Way to go Dean! Thanks for continuing to carry the message and telling it how you feel,meaning what you say but not saying it mean!! smile

SoberSteve · MIP Old Timer

THANKS!@@!!

Aquaman · MIP Old Timer

Dean,
"Our Leaders Are but Trusted Servants; They Do Not Govern."

Well, because of your unique position as Moderator...you kind of have to govern, and you do it with an even, fair and tolerant hand.

You set a great example, Dean. Thanks for helping keep me sober another day.

Peace,
Rob

Dave Harm · Senior Member

Wow... that is quite an accomplishment Dean... and it shows a lot of patience and understanding... and thanks for lending me and ear when I need one...

jonijoni1 · MIP Old Timer

Congratulations, Dean!!!! Keep on truckin'!!

Jerry F · MIP Old Timer

Thanks also Dean and here's to more boldly going. Looking forward to more support.

StPeteDean · MIP Old Timer

Also want to give a shoutout to fellow moderator Vini on the MIP NA board who reached 3000 posts yesterday.
You Rock Vini!

angelov8 · MIP Old Timer

May you have many more, dear fellow.

Dodsworth · Senior Member

I don't really have to post this but I'm so ego-centric.......haha

Dean- I've talked with you (Actually) and virtually, and outside of my old sponsor, you seriously have been prolly the most relevant recovery voice in my head over the past year and a half. 3000+ posts? Gosh it seems like so much more..LOL...

Much love, TY for being here StPeteDean!

:)

SteveP · MIP Old Timer

Dean, that's awesome!

Thanks for being here and doing this -- it *really* helps to keep us sober! :)

Steve

pinkchip · MIP Old Timer

You are Posterboy for MIP...I went over 1000 :) (I crave attention and am trying to steal your thunder just a bit lol)

mikef · MIP Old Timer

Hey Dean ,thanks for shouting out BigV.I was going to mention it but I know the situation you were in and didnt want to tread in those waters for the serenity of the board.Good for you man,he is definitely another one 'boldly going"!!!! smile

louisa · Senior Member

When I first came across this board and saw one of the regular posters was a "St. Pete Dean", my first thought was, for goodness sake Pete where's the humility in that? (wasn't taking your inventory ....promise!)

Then I saw this very experienced & knowledgeable individual signed his posts Dean!

Oh! I see! "St Pete" MUST be a place! God! Louisa ....WAKE UP !

I really do appreciate your forthright and wise counsel (Not always at the time! !) furious

But when I cease being defiant smile

! ! I value your experience, strength and hope immensely.

Thank you ........and here's to at least 3000 more !! aww

love
Louisa
xx

Tessa · Senior Member

You've been a great support to me!! Keep coming back!;)

kld47 · Senior Member

Hi.

Since finding this site it has been a God Send for me.

Opened my eyes as to what else is out there.

In a lot of meetings I go to, have told as many as possible about it--and there are some that have been looking for one that is properly run.

StPeteDean · MIP Old Timer

mikef wrote:

Hey Dean ,thanks for shouting out BigV.I was going to mention it but I know the situation you were in and didnt want to tread in those waters for the serenity of the board.Good for you man,he is definitely another one 'boldly going"!!!!

Hey Mike, Vini and I have had a couple dozens since last summer. No big deals right?

leeu · MIP Old Timer

Congrats 2 U & Big V 2!! Between the 2 of U & Mikef, I "came back" to MIP and am glad I did. Just like in F2F meetings, we all need each other.

StPeteDean · MIP Old Timer

Thanks Leeu, I appreciated all the emails from you last summer as well. It was a rough summer/fall. I completely devistated my hamstring (couldn't walk for a week) 8 months later and it's still healing.
3 weeks after tearing the hamstring, I was working in NC and came down with H1N1 flu and stepped on
a nail (2.5 month injury), which caused me to hobble on both legs. A month after that I destroyed the tendon in my elbow ("golfers elbow"), which is just healing up now. Monday I turn 50 and the "welcome to 50 injuries" just came a little early. I had the same sort of thing at 40. It's life's way of telling you to slow down a little.

I was very grateful to have my MIP family.

newcomer · Senior Member

Thanks for all Dean.

Just Toni · MIP Old Timer

Hi Dean,

Always read what you have to say, it's always great stuff, sometimes I catch myself wondering.....he must really type fast :)....well faster than yours truly.....

Thanks for all your inspiration to all of us!
Toni

StPeteDean · MIP Old Timer

Just Toni wrote:

Hi Dean,

sometimes I catch myself wondering.....he must really type fast

not bad for a high school dropout biggrin

Just Toni · MIP Old Timer

Little self centered me...."how did Dean know that I dropped out of highschool?".... a very bright light came on.....oh I think he was talking about himself..... biggrin

Toodles

Sobrietyspell · MIP Old Timer

Dear Dean, thank you for just how much you've given & continue to give to our board. Your stalwart support & fair hand is a consistant voice of HP that reaches out to so many, shares also your own & has been a good anchor to me as well. Thank you for everything that you contribute. Congratulations on your 3000 posts of seasoned & wise experience, strength & hope!

I love to watch & find inspiration in your example. You've so very often encouraged me in my fledgling sobriety, confidence & helped me to grow & grow up. Thank you for being such a wonderfully loving brother. Thank you for your service & your faith in all of us. Bonded in our common purpose, recovery love always 1Day@aTime.. Danielle x