Lonliness....and LTG

[taabru45]

One of the many things I love about LTG is the uniqueness of what goes on here....the honest sharing and baring of souls... the humor and mirth, the education and support we get and also find in each other and the caring enough to be involved with it....We aren't (always :wink: ) creating alter egos to overpower others in a gaming world or asking total strangers to friend us...This is a real community where there are real friendships made and experiences shared...Major items bought and sold with complete trust of co-operation from others...real people making real efforts to help each other...and with the trust of someones' word to follow through....This really is more like a special kind of family, and again I'm reminded of that...there is so little malice here, and real friendships are created and shared....I think loneliness is shared and aloneness is something we all have in common and we try to share...but experiences are personal and unique, period.
Was wondering what Wiki said about it ...here is part of it and explains part of the importance of LTG...we are bucking the trend...I know I have found new friends, answers, laughter and encouragement here....and that's a lot.....on any front....I just appreciate this forum and the folks on it... Thanks again... Steffan


There are several estimates and indicators of loneliness. It has been estimated that approximately 60 million people in the United States, or 20% of the total population, feel lonely.[2] Another study found that 12% of Americans have no one to spend free time with or discuss important matters.[14] Other research suggests that this rate has been increasing over time. The General Social Survey found that between 1985 and 2004, the number of people the average American discusses important matters with decreased from three to two. Additionally, the rate of Americans with no one to discuss important matters with tripled.[15]

 

[geoguy]

This is a nice little corner of the 'net.

I'm sure many LTG members appreciate the comraderie that they've found here . . . thanks for expressing it nicely, Steffan. 8)

 

[killdeer43]

Mighty sweet sentiments, Steff.

Joe

 

[learnintoplay62]

+1 Steffan. I always enjoy seeing your smiling face

 

[chazmo]

I think places like LTG are terrific (and rare). We are indeed bucking the trend of most of what you find on the web, particularly the more recent social media stuff. And, interestingly, while it may be true that we are a graying community here, there are quite a few younger folks who fit right in and appreciate it. I have always enjoyed my time here. Wonderful people.

Best wishes, Steffan.

 

[twocorgis]

I think places like LTG are terrific (and rare). We are indeed bucking the trend of most of what you find on the web, particularly the more recent social media stuff. And, interestingly, while it may be true that we are a graying community here, there are quite a few younger folks who fit right in and appreciate it. I have always enjoyed my time here. Wonderful people.

Best wishes, Steffan.

What Chaz and Steffan said! These are some of the nicest folks I've met anywhere, and I'm really glad I found this place. It's been a real education too, and that's always a good thing. 8)

 

[Thunderface]

Definitely hard to be lonely if you belong to the LTG and post with any sort of regularity.

And I'm thinking that sooner or later this post will veer into "lonely" songs, of which I can think of a few off the top of my head -- "Lonely Days and Lonely Nights," by Freddy Fender, "Lonely Is The Night," by Jackson Browne, "Mr. Lonely" by Bobbie Vinton, "Only The Lonely," by Roy Orbison and although it doesn't have Lonely the title, "All By Myself" by Eric Carmen reeks of loneliness.

 

[dapmdave]

Well put, Steffan. This is a unique little corner of the interweb.

Dave

 

[Ian]

None of you guys remember "alone again, naturally" by Gilbert O'Sullivan ?

Nice thoughts Steffan, take care mate, I'm taking some time of from study this afternoon to fit in some F50 playtime, wanna pop round for a cuppa and join me ?

 

[fronobulax]

None of you guys remember "alone again, naturally" by Gilbert O'Sullivan ?

Yes, but now that you reminded me, I kind of wish I didn't.

My lonely titled song.

 

[southernGuild]

Very well said Steffan, some keen observations, and I agree with the above comments as well. This place , and many of you folks have become very special to me too. It has always been much more than 'just Guild, or 'just guitars' here( but, I sure learned allot about guitars here too) . I appreciate it all so much, and this place, like playing Guitars, and music itself, has made some of lifes hard times much easier to work through, and the joys, even more joyful.
I feel a bit richer for having found this place. :wink:
Though, Thanks to the GAS that this place creates, I have been well divested of most of my dollars. :lol:

 

[adorshki]

Additionally, the rate of Americans with no one to discuss important matters with tripled.[15]

The silver lining in all that is that the number of Americans who realize there actually ARE important matters to discuss has fallen to virually nil. Ergo, no problem.
BTW, Seen any good TV lately?
And furthermore, anybody ever wondered why I can't seem to stay away from this place? :lol:

 

[adorshki]

My lonely titled song.

One of My Faves!
Even though I'm not a big BeeGees fan: "Lonely Days". The lyric "Where would I be without my woman?" always...struck a chord with me.. :lol:

 

[chazmo]

Hmm..... I don't really believe that. Do you, Al? As I see it, the problem isn't necessarily apathy (which has always been a problem in America); the problem is too much noise (due to the advent of modern communication) gets in the way.

 

[twocorgis]

My lonely titled song.

I'll play! Here's mine.

 

[adorshki]

As I see it, the problem isn't necessarily apathy (which has always been a problem in America); the problem is too much noise (due to the advent of modern communication) gets in the way.

CHAZ, you're right, I was just tossing out a little cynical humor. "Too much noise" is an apt metaphor. :wink:

 

[CA-35]

Steffan so profoundly stated! As a relative "newbie" I must concur. The education I have received about guitars, let alone life and it's diversity, is second to none. Thank-you LTG, and thank-you Steffan for bringing my attention to it. There is more to life than just guitars, and sometimes life is your guitar, either way LTG is lifestyle-correct.

 

[taabru45]

LTG is lifestyle-correct.[/quote]
But not always politically correct....thankfully we're smarter than that.... :lol: I'b bet you could get some great info on most things if you did an LTG search....life has begun and ended and very well shared on this forum...lots of laughter tears and prayers....and that's a good thing.... Steffan

 

[dreadnut]

OK, here's mine:

http://www.youtube.com/artist/Three_Dog ... ideo_title

 

[killdeer43]

Don't think it's been mentioned, but...
Lonesome Town by Ricky Nelson :wink:

Joe