What's your story? Do you remember a good story about meeting a special person in your life?
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Re: how did you meet your best friends?
Wed, December 29, 2004 - 1:33 PMI kinda like the way I met David Hatch (aka Seaside) the first time I had a conversation with him I read his tarrot cards but forgot the experience (as I try to do when I read tarrot) then a couple of months latter I came back home to the temple of sound to run in and get something and I noticed a set of turntables and a set of Mackie’s laying on the floor, I was in a hurry so I was kinda like O.K. I'll ask questions latter, then a day or two latter David came by and I was like what gives, what’s this guys angle, why is he dropping off 3&1/2 grand worth of gear for no reason, so I asked him, that was the first interaction I have ever had with one of my best hommies, a year latter I asked him if he remembered our first encounter and he quoted our tarrot reading and then the dots were connected........... -
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Re: how did you meet your best friends?
Wed, December 29, 2004 - 1:56 PMMy story involves Nate and Jamie, my two great friends and now housemates.
The first occurence, in retrospect, that i met them was at 'from dusk til dawn', 3 years ago. I had moved to portland from socal about 3 weeks before and wanted to check out the outdoor scene here (or compare, more like, since i was incredibly happy with the california desert community). I had a great time there, was super happy to find the oregon outdoors as warmly accepting and excited as it possibly could be. At one point in the night I ran into these kids sitting on a couch in the downtempo area. I then ran into them later in the morning on the same couch. I think i got their names, but it didn't stick.
Then, a party at good ol section 12 on hwy 26. A pretty cool party, except for the nasty rocks that you have to put up with in order to dance at this spot. My girlfriend at the time didn't like me smoking pot, so I would normally just not do it, and when i did, it was sneaking a toke or two without her knowledge. Well... we were sitting at the bottom of, you guessed it, a pile of rocks, when two kids behind me asked if i had a lighter. I did, so i traversed the small gravel hill to sit with them. they handed me a pipe, which i took after noticing that my ex was facing the opposite direction. We continued to smoke the bowl and talked a little. I am sure that i got their names, but never remembered them, didn't really remember them at all, for that matter!
Then, Goa Gil, 3 years ago. Another great event. My friend Pierre at one point in the night yelled over a bunch of kids around the fire that his friend Jamie was having her birthday. i looked over and said a happy birthday, and then moved on, not really logging any permenent info in my brain.
Then i saw Nate at Pierres house, where i still didn't become acquainted to the point of sticking.
Nevertheless, life continued like this for at least another meeting or so until we were sitting down one day at someone's house, we made a sticking connection. I don't remember how, but we realized that night that we had run into each other and met, given names and probably shook hands 6 different times before we finally got the hint that life wanted all of us together.
Since then, we have thrown events together, dj'ed together, and we produce music together. We eat together and live together, party together and all the rest. We are truly best friends, and life only had to beat us over the heads to make us realize it!
Thanks for letting me share my story.
greg
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Re: how did you meet your best friends?
Thu, December 30, 2004 - 1:17 PMWhat a lovely question ~
10 years ago I was working in this bar on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. I became friendly with one of the regulars who's girlfriend (whom I had not yet met) was pregnant and working in Mexico. One warm evening in June we got a phone call from him ~ very excited for he was a proud father of a little boy.
I set out the next day to buy something for the newborn. Due to the fact that I didn't know his girlfriend I decided on a little outfit and booties - playing it safe. Off we went (my daughter and I then only four months old) to visit the proud new parents and thier bubbling bundle of joy.
When we got to the hospital Vic wasn't there but Elizabeth was. Feeling a little odd I introduced myself and Cheyenne and handed her the gift. When she opened it she was so happy. See she had just come home from Mexico only a few days before not expecting to have the baby just yet - he came a month and half early. She was so happy for she had not one item of clothing for him due to his early arrival. Nathanials first outfit became a marker - a marker of true ever lasting friendship.
About two weeks later I gave Elizabeth a call to see how she was doing. She sounded great and asked if I wanted to come over for a visit. Upon arrival I handed her a bottle of white wine and a small bottle of baileys. She seemed a little taken a back and when I asked her if the gift was not appropriate she laughed. Not one person yet, other than you Monica, has thought to bring me a bottle of wine. Let's have a celebratory drink. We shared the bottle of wine on her back porch in the hot July sun and giggled and laughed the whole day through.
To make a long story short this is how I met Elizabeth. It is now 10 years later and while we no longer spend everyday together she is my sista love - thick and thin. Together we raised our children as single moms, offering support to each other all the way. Together we completed University (she is the brightest woman I know) making us both proud of not only ourselves but each other. Together we explored paths of enlightenment offering an ear and open heart free from judgement when needed. Together we spend the holidays ~ like all sista's should. Together we have fought like cats and dogs. Yet together we forgive. Together ~ that we are.
Elizabeth is a dear dear friend one that I am honored to have walk this path called life with me.
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Re: how did you meet your best friends?
Thu, December 30, 2004 - 1:24 PMawesome, thank you so much monica.
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Re: how did you meet your best friends?
Sun, January 2, 2005 - 1:54 PMI had moved to Oregon when I was 10 and lived and went to school in the country. I had a lot of fun times but I didn't have a lot of contact with different types of people. Only a few people were said to have seen a hippie before.
I moved out on my own at 18 and spent a lot of time downtown Portland, which I had never really done before. All my life I had been going from one group of friends to another, I didn't realize at the time I was really searching for people who would be true friends to me. I had never met anyone I really connected with or felt like I didn't have to be afraid of getting hurt. I was beginning to think that I was the only person like me.
When I was 20 I had met Pierre and he took me to my first electronic party (a story for another time). Ever since then, things just went crazy, I have met many many many friends who are such special people and have been so good to me. It was a dream come true to me to find this community of like-minded people. It is what pulled me out of the darkest of times. I know I was weak in the beginning, but now I am so strong and growing because of your help. Thank you everyone! I love you so much! -
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Re: how did you meet your best friends?
Mon, January 3, 2005 - 1:31 PMthank you chey,
yours is the face of an angel, and i feel so happy and loved everytime i see you.
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Re: how did you meet your best friends?
Mon, January 3, 2005 - 1:50 PMChey...
You are such a beautiful spirit!! We are so glad you found the perfect family for you to blossom and grow with! It has been such a joy to grow with you and have such fun. I can't wait to see where the future and Fate decides to take us!
Lovin' You very much!
Cheshyre and his Lady
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