Happy Birthday Pondera

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Happy Birthday Pondera

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Happy birthday to Pondera. I think he’s 40 today. I’ve noticed over the years that he never gets a birthday shout out from admin. Maybe because he’s got so many fringe ideas about mainstream Buddhism. But I think he contributes positive energy to this forum - so this birthday shout out is for Pondera! :tongue:
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Happy birthday Pondera! :toast:

Having different ideas about Buddhism is a positive in my book, and your contributions are always welcome, as far as I'm concerned. :heart:

I'm not sure if it's admin who notice birthdays, btw - I think it might just be ordinary members.

Anyway, have a great day, I wish you every happiness.
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Happy Birthday Pondera :toast:
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Happy Birthday! :namaste:
"He, the Blessed One, is indeed the Noble Lord, the Perfectly Enlightened One;
He is impeccable in conduct and understanding, the Serene One, the Knower of the Worlds;
He trains perfectly those who wish to be trained; he is Teacher of gods and men; he is Awake and Holy. "

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Happy day of birth :toast:
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Pondera wrote: Sun Oct 17, 2021 5:12 am Happy birthday to Pondera. I think he’s 40 today. I’ve noticed over the years that he never gets a birthday shout out from admin. Maybe because he’s got so many fringe ideas about mainstream Buddhism. But I think he contributes positive energy to this forum - so this birthday shout out is for Pondera! :tongue:
Happy Birthday!!

No one has been getting a birthday shout out since we closed the Lounge section over 3 years ago. Nothing personal :tongue: it's just that the Lounge was closed. But we'll make an exception and allow this.

:toast:
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Happy Birthday Pondera!

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DNS wrote: Sun Oct 17, 2021 2:59 pm
Pondera wrote: Sun Oct 17, 2021 5:12 am Happy birthday to Pondera. I think he’s 40 today. I’ve noticed over the years that he never gets a birthday shout out from admin. Maybe because he’s got so many fringe ideas about mainstream Buddhism. But I think he contributes positive energy to this forum - so this birthday shout out is for Pondera! :tongue:
Happy Birthday!!

No one has been getting a birthday shout out since we closed the Lounge section over 3 years ago. Nothing personal :tongue: it's just that the Lounge was closed. But we'll make an exception and allow this.

:toast:
Oh. I didn’t realize that was the case. Thanks for the exception.

I had a very good celebration with my family. Ate some of my favourite foods made by my favourite people with my favourite relatives.

Pumpkin pie as a cake. Instead of blowing the candles out, I waved them away with a swift brush of the hand (much more appropriate given the times).

And here it’s nice to see some shout outs. I hope everyone is healthy and safe. Be well Dhammawheel. Be well and be grateful.

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Happy Birthday! :twothumbsup:
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