Brothers,

Ok guys who is going to the retreat in bout four weeks? I am who else will I get to meet up their?

lots of love, Nathan

Four weeks? I was planning on being there in three weeks.

Nathan, I'll see you in Paris.

Ill be there and am looking forward to seeing a whole bunch of brothers.

Count me in, I sent my registration in via Fedex 2 day so it wouldn't get lost they should have it by 4:30 today (EST).

Can't wait to see everybody, wait thats not true, I'm anxious about meeting people and you guys are the ones that should care about me most.

The effects of SA..Ya gotta love em

Jason

I'll be there, and I'm glad to see Bill is too so I can buy him that cup of coffee for real!

Roland,

Love that coffee.

Bill

I envy you guys--this will be a life changing experience for you. The recovery weekend is great. But meeting the men from here--no words can describe that.

Bob

It's WAY to far away for me

Ok ok Bill three weeks and count then. Can't wait to see all you guys their.

lots of love, Nathan

Okay there needs to be more than:

• Nathan
• Bill (me)
• Mikey
• Jason (jtt5254)
• Curis (Roland)

Who else? Anybody? It's not too late to sign up.

Looking forward to seeing you there,
Bill

Brothers,

Anyone else going to be at the retreat????? Can't wait to meet all you guys.

lots of love, Nathan

Ahhhh….

The school year is done. All the college kids are just about all gone. My final exam was last night, so I am done studying and now I can read what I want for pleasure rather than college stuff that makes me fall asleep.

All the other obligations are done, now I can relax and start really thinking about…

CANADA!!!

A nice long drive…. The warmth of spring… Getting Bill to chug coffee…

I feel like I’m a kid counting down to Christmas.

I can’t wait to see you guys.

Hi all,

We're 17 strong and still counting....with a good shot at hitting 20 within the next week!!
Keep talking it up. It's going to be a fabulous week-end. See you all soon.

Taz

Ah, but try to get me not to.

Point of Notice: There is still another week to register. You have until May 19th. http://www.malesurvivor.org/Retreats/2004/index.htm

Bill

Brothers,

Man o man I just can't wait. To me it seems that this is truly a step in the right direction. It has always been hard for me to talk about my abuse with other guys, but I know at the retreat it will not be so hard. I will have the love and support from my true brothers that have been to hell and back. It will be a life changing event I hope. I will be like a party for me with all my good friends their.

I can't wait to finally meet you guys face to face, finally find out how Bill likes his coffee, does Mikey really say "A", see how anxious Jason really is, see how many cups of coffee Bill can take Roland for, and to meet and greet each and ever one of you guys.

lots of love, Nathan

Unfortunately I cannot be there, but I know from experience that meeting other survivors is a life-changing experience. You guys are going to learn so much, and grow so much from your time together.

Jeff

I could go: expenses for travelling are my only hindrance. I live in FL. But registration would be covered. I'd be free Thursday afternoon to travel were anything to come up.

Alfred
IM me if you have ideas.

Count me in!!! We prayed and the doors opened! I'll see you guys this Friday.

I really hope to communicate with a few of you before we get there. Please contact me!

Alfred

Guys, the retreat was absolutely wonderful. Highly recommended.

It was an absolutely honor meeting Nathan (aka CyberChild), Mikey, Alfred (fhorns), Curtis (Roland), and Jason (jtt5254) AND Taz, Howard and the rest of the impressive and caring facilitators.

As Nathan says, Lots of Love,
Bill

Boy o boy,

Man the retreat sure was great. I never though I could gain so much in just three days. It was truly an honor to meet all of those great guys. I am even going to be at the level two retreat later this year. I would not miss that for the world.

lots of love, Nathan

It's 2am, I just got home.
I'm going to bed.

I love you guys,
good-night

*Update*

Missed a deer by centimeters (eh) somewhere between Buffalo and Albany, but I could only laugh because I was on such a high.

Actually got in bed and had the light out @ 3 am and was still up at 6, wow, happy to get out of bed in the morning, what a concept! eh?

God! what a weekend!

I'm missing you guys. You brought such a feeling of safety and hopefulness that it infected me. I am changed. I am changing.
I took it home. Thank you.
It's not over. When's the next retreat? And Roland, why don't you go with us then, eh?

Peace,
Alfred

Alfred!!! good to see you made it, I miss you too!

Jason, did you make the flight? I thought I heard you say you went out of Buffalo, and I think I spent two hours in line at the border.

I think I may actually try to get to Utah eh.

as I said the only thing would be the start of the university's semester. But I guess I would just be missing one or two days.

I'm anxious too. I'd love to sign up now so I can get things in order for those days.

Alfred

I went thru the Peace Bridge customs (off the QEW) at around 530-545pm, no problem, only waited for 2-3 minutes. got to the airport by 610 for my 710 flight which was slightly delayed but props to Jet Blue for having my flight to JFK only slightly delayed when the flights on USAirways from LaGuardia (45 minutes to an hour) and Continental from Newark (the 445pm arrival hadn't landed around 630pm) were substantally delayed.

Got in around 845pm, and out of long term parking at around 930pm, drove down the Belt Parkway feeling good and driving with authority LOL. Got home around 11pm after stopping for gas and a snack.

Had a great time, met some great people. Everything was great, can't wait for Salt Lake City.

Now I gotta tell all you guys that that was the single greatest three days of my life bar none. I will never forget it. To actually press the flesh and meet and hug face to face. What an honor it was for me. And being, 63, I was truly overwhelmed by the youth and determination I saw. God you guys are great. And you all know who you are. I love you all like the best brothers in the world. God that we all lived in the same city.
I gotta stop Ime bawling

Love you Mike!!

Same here man!

Alfred, I got a riddle for you!

what did the umpire say to the runner? eh?

Brothers,

Hey to all those that where in my small group that wanted a copy of the group picture please email me. I was unable to post it on my free server password protected so I will only email to those who want it.


lots of love, Nathan

Curtis,
Not sure, eh, what is it???

Alfred

"YOU'RE SAFE"

Get it?

I still miss you guys. I'm glad we have this space to still keep in touch.

Ok! Party at my place! Who's got the chips?

I see that we Canucks exported the word "eh" to our American brothers. Now I want y'all to remember what it means. Ok eh?

Hi guys
I just wanted to let you all know that
I made it home. That 1 hour drive was very exhasuting. (LOL) Anyway I tied to start the barbeque on Sunday night and the damn lighter wouldn't start. (what gives with that).
Thanks to all of you who attended. It was great to meet with all of you. You all mean a lot to me. It was the most memorable weekend of my life.
Thanks again
Bob

y'all?

I din't know you were from southern Canada!

Love and hugs.

Oh, I almost forgot.

I have totally given up on the lighter for the grill, I just use a match.

Hey.........

What's all this laughing, joking and loving going on in here???

Better be careful....could get contagious!

Glad you all got home safely. Gotta get these old bones into bed. Lot's of sleep to catch up on!

Later...........

Dale (Taz)