Thread: Just an observation...

Originally Posted by YankeeMary

Well if you get to meet Shelia, then maybe me and Clarks4 can meet up with you 2 and make it a foursome...hehe. That would be a blast. Shelia and Sarah both are alot of fun.

And Mary yes it would be great if you and Sarah could join in and we'll do something fun

Originally Posted by captorquewrench

it means an RAOK is a "random act of kindness"...and I think when people make the offers, they are usually very nice offers, but not truly random and may put a condition on receiving the kindness.

Therefore, while nice, not a true RAOK in the strictest sense of the original intentions when the little RAOK movement started after that pay it forward movie

seeking it out takes out a lot of the intended spirit of RAOK if I look for it; I have acted to remove the randomness and selfishly take

Originally Posted by captorquewrench

I think anonymity certainly isn't bad, but not always, I mean sweeps aren't always anonymous. But in my mind I think that is a big part of it, just because i think true kindness doesn't seek glory for its own sake by drawing attention to itself.

I'm NOT saying it's bad to be recognized for doing something good. we all need that now & then.

and that is my observation in general terms and not targeted to anyone or anything specific

alllllllllllrighty then.

Originally Posted by speedygirl

Who cares about semantics. No matter if it's called a ROAK, a drawing or what ever...I call it a wonderful gesture!
Thanks to those who do these wonderful things!

I call it an RAOK and I think that it was a beautiful gesture.

Usually RAOK's do not hold such a high monetary value -- but to RAOK a handmade blanket, shawl, scarf, hat, whatever is time, effort and $$ invested... and it was awesome!! (even though you picked galeane over me -- afterall why would she need it, since she is in the south -- we are freezing up here in michigan!!!!!)

Originally Posted by sheila_361

Just an observation, not complaining, but have y'all ever noticed that when someone posts a really good RAOK, that people who never even post in the off topic or have like only a few post come out of the wood work? LOL

lol. i'm guilty, I've been here 7 or so years, and 10K+ posts, but I can see how it seems like I come out of the woodwork to you guys.

And I agree handmade afghans are great, and it was a very nice thing to be done. All I said was...I think it was a more like a prize drawing. I didn't attack anyone.

I personally care a lot about semantics.

no worries here, as I said I wasn't complaining at all, just making a general statement so to speak..LOL

Originally Posted by atprm

alllllllllllrighty then.



I call it an RAOK and I think that it was a beautiful gesture.

Usually RAOK's do not hold such a high monetary value -- but to RAOK a handmade blanket, shawl, scarf, hat, whatever is time, effort and $$ invested... and it was awesome!! (even though you picked galeane over me -- afterall why would she need it, since she is in the south -- we are freezing up here in michigan!!!!!)

It still gets cold down here, even if it is only for a minute LOL

yeah sure... LOL... just like it snows in hell.

LOL

I only entered this one for a Christmas Drive I have done and some of you over at another board and here at this one got in on it...I love the Afgans too, but it would go to a family or families that got in on this years Christmas Drive for those in true need.
So a win for me is not for me.
Someone else gets it if I were lucky.

Originally Posted by JerseyMook

I have signed up for the last two because I am a fairly new poster and trying to fit in a little - it's pretty hard sometimes because you guys all seem to have a long history and don't seem to have much room for newbies.

But if nothing else I am persistant - sooner or later I will find my spot.

Ohhh, dont feel like there isn't room....You have to jump in, regardless, you will make friends and find a few people that hate ya...

Plus, you have to get in good with Tngirl b/c she is the leader, LOL

We were all 'newbies' at one time. Come on in, the water is warm