To all at Phins.com

I got this email from a dear friend and want to pass it on, please feel free to do the same.

One day I had lunch with some friends. Jim, a short, balding golfer type
> about 80 years old, came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch.
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> When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups,
> except for Jim who said, "Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate.
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> I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast. "Along with
> heated apple pie," Jim added, completely unabashed.
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> We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time.. But
> when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.
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> I couldn't take my eyes off Jim as his pie a-la-mode went down. The other
> guys couldnt believe it. They ate their lunches silently and grinned.
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> The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Jim. I lunched on
> white meat tuna. He ordered a parfait.
> I smiled. He asked if he amused me
> I answered, "Yes, you do, but also you confuse me.
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> How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be sensible? He
> laughed and said "I'm tasting all that is Possible.
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> I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should. But life's so
> short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good.
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> This year I realized how old I was. (He grinned) I haven't been this old
> before."
> "So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had
> ignored.
> I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many trout streams I
> havent fished. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be
> flown overhead.
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> There are too many golf courses I havent played. I've not laughed at all
> the jokes. I've missed a lot of sporting events and potato chips and cokes.
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> I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face. I want to
> sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace.
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> I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed
> long distance calls to the folks I love the most.
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> I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain. I
> need to feel wind on my face. I want to be in love again.
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> So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I
> die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on
> nothing. I filled my heart's desire. I had that final chocolate mousse before
> my life expired.."
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> With that, I called the waitress over.. "I've changed my mind, " I said.
> "I want what he is having, only add some more whipped cream!"
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> This is my gift to you - We need an annual Friends Day! If you get this
> twice, then you have more than one friend. Live well, love much & laugh
> often - Be happy.
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> SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS including me if I'm lucky enough to be
> counted among them.
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> Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige,
> but on relationships with people we like and respect. Remember that while
> money talks, CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SINGS!

God bless and gave a great day everyone.

Ron