to those I offended about the bikinis...

[RonnoLovesFaline]

please accept my apology. Sometimes when you type something you don't realize that it can be offensive to one group or another and that wasn't my intent. In any event, I am sorry. Due to some sincere private IM's that I received on both sides of the issue I relaized that I may have, no in fact I did, hurt some feelings, though inadvertantly. It wasn't intentional and I humbly apologize. Chris

[tjkraz]

I didn't really follow the discussion, but I will say that's very big of you to admit. Bravo.

:disrocks:

[lllovell]

Thanks for coming back and saying sorry. Hope to see you posting more!

[Laurabearz]

THanks for acknowledging your last post was .... um.... ya know...

But some of us are still waiting for your speedo picture. :banana:

[Muushka]

RonnoLovesFaline



You are DA MAN!!!!

It takes a very big person to do what you did. :cheer2: :cheer2:

[DVCconvert]

If you're willing to say "I'm sorry", then people will be willing to forgive and forget.

The typed word can be a problematic form of communication, and everyone makes some mistakes.

You are to be applauded for your stepping up to this. Everyone here wants to friendly and respectfully - even to those who may be different from our selves. The gold rule about not speaking when something nice can't be said is a goal that we all need to strive towards.

Have a great Day Ronno! ::MickeyMo

[OneMoreTry]

I have to watch myself when I post, too. I try to reread what I type from other viewpoints. Sometimes something slips by and I understand what that's like.


Personally, I would like to see EVERYONE dress more modestly at the pool and beach. Men AND women of all races, creeds and gravitational status. Thank goodness baggy surf shorts are popular for men. Maybe they'll catch on with women. pirate:

[AmyBeth68]

:) All is forgiven...I wish there were more people out there like you :).

Welcome back!

[melkimmom]

We need more posters like you :flower:

[mouseclick1]

I was not offended but thank you for your post.

[ColoradoBelle1]

That was really quite gentlemanly of you Chris...I appreciate it even tho I didn't take offense...mostly cause I thought it was a 'satire' post from the 'War and Peace' thread fallout and not that you were truly offended by small bikinis on large women.

I, too, am interested in seeing your speedo pics! :rotfl2: Remember, a deals a deal. But you should know in advance that I can't take anyone who wears a speedo (no matter how Adonis bod they may be) or titey whiteys (or is it tidy whities) serious, and I am forced to :rotfl2: LMAO.

Take care,
CB

[btrim]

I didn't reply to your original post, because I really was hoping that you were just joking. Anyway as a woman who has struggled with her weight all her life (sometimes I'm up and sometimes I'm down) I would never wear a bikini because I don't care how thin you are, I prefer to leave something to the imagination. You have made my day by apologizing though because I don't think anyone should judge someone else. Just enjoy your vacation and maybe take a book to the pool so you can cover up when someone comes along wearing something that you don't feel is appropriate. Anyway, thanks again for being big enough to apologize.

:sunny: Thank goodness the sun is shining in Illinois today! :grouphug: