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  • I totally understand and I wish the same thing. I no longer have real family, their choice not mine. So many of my friends got sick and died, I wish an effective treatment was available back then. It was horrific and took me to places mentally and emotionally that I never thought I'd go. But you know, I wouldn't trade the time I had with those friends for anything in the world. For me they were my family and I miss them terribly.

  • This video may be old, but it just doubled my interest in your work! I love the show of emotion, and the reminiscing. This is one guy that is gonna stay subscribed!

  • that was not a bunch of crap zipster

  • Zipster! First off, I just found your stuff here but want you to know how much I enjoy your vlogs. I know just what you mean about drifting away from people...don't know why that happens either... So I say invite those old friends and those new friends over to the deck for a Halloween party! After all, they have something terrific in common -- YOU, Zipster! Hugs!

  • we will always be here for you zip we all love you zip

  • Friends drift into our lives and they drift out just as unexpectedly... It just happens. All that we can do is let it...

  • i know what you feel, i miss this one girl and we were good friends but i know where sh lives and her mspace, but shes gona graduate before me :_(

  • :) i really would like to see that deck now lol

  • Your loved by all of us who has a heart & time to care.

  • i haven't cried in a long time. but your expression at the end of this vid brought me to tears.  i'm so sorry zip. we all think of the past and the people from our past. you're not alone. if we lived closer, i'd be on that deck this friday, if you wanted me there or not! loveyou....

  • Zip~

    Don't think about the things in life that bring ya down man:)Chin up! Go explore something new,enjoy nature,go for a walk in the woods,take a photograpy class,ya gotta keep on keepin on:)Parties don't need to always have cigs & booze at them to have a great time..Get some friends together and go camping,go bowling,plant a garden.

    Everyone unfortunitly gets older..its not how old you are..its how old ya feel!!

    Have fun!! sit down right a list of some fun activities you want to do still..

  • 5 stars

  • Geez, I sound so militaristic. Sorry about that.  Meant all with kindness.

    :)

  • Ok, this is whatta ya gotta do---Have a party. Just DO it. Call those important to you and invite them. No, it won't be like the parties, you've experience before....howeversz, you gotta do it. Why? Because. YOU are ALIVE and to celebrate life, you must invite folks over and breathe a bunch of joyousness fabulousness back into your home.

    I would imagine, your loved one who had passed would have wanted it that way. SO, get GOING, NO MORE EXCUSES, and start your party-planning...NOW!

  • I know exactly where your coming from buddy, and I will definatly drink to it!! I'm always here for you!

  • ur awesome

  • WOW, WOW I don't know you Zipster,but You are sweet.I'm so glad i found you, you are funny as hell.I think i'm going to subscribe to your videos now.

  • Dude, you made me fucking cry dammit!,....now go dig up those phone numbers and start dialing,...your deck is not going to fill itself with people,...go dig up those numbers and reconnect with some old friends ,it's good for the soul and you'll be glad you did it.

  • very poignant video - just know you're a big part of our lives here too and there'd be a large empty space if you weren't around here - you touch a lot of lives and make people smile, brighten our days - for that, we're all grateful to you, T!

  • Very nice video, this is one of the first from Zipster that I've watched but I think I'll subscribe.

  • aww, this video touched me great vid zippy :)

  • we dont give a fuck!

  • AMEN FOR THIS VIDEO.10 STARS

  • Somehow I just stummbled on to this video, I have no idea who you are, this is the first video I've seen from you, But I can tell from seeing this that you're a wonderful person, and I can empathize! Peace

  • I feel like giving you a big hug after watching this video:) Love you.

  • zipster your awesome! I left the youtube community for about amonth and started doing other things but its you and a select other few that i just miss so much. This video is exactly why i love youtube, its a bunch of caring people just coming together and making friends and that creates friendships that you would never have if it werent for youtube. I dont even (yet) make videos but i feel like I have a family here. and thats why i keep coming back! keep it up man, i love you!

  • Not crap at all! Life changes for us all and our timings often end up off, so that we don't see each other by far as much as before. But an e-mail or phone call is all you need to keep in touch. Let them know you are thinking of them.

    Love ya, Zip! HUGS!

  • Zipster, you are so real! This is a sweet blog, thank YOU. And do call an old friend or two, see how that goes. Time does have a current, like a river, and our friends and loved ones go off on different eddies sometimes. Life has the sweet and the bitter, a fact of life. I'm very glad you shared your feelings, I think you are ready to open up again?

    Oh, you look younger and younger, whatever you are doing, it seems to suit you!

    Vennie

  • Your the fucking freak bladehitmora, ya fuck head.

  • Aww Zippy the end of this made me sad. I know how you feel and I am already feeling it at 29 on the verge of 30. Mid life crisis anyone? But remember when one door closes another one opens. This just means a new set of exciting things are coming. :-)

  • Hi Zipster:) We all have your back:) Your definatly not alone!:)Bye for now Sweetheart:)

  • remember

    wax on wax off

    !!

    :)

  • You aren't the only one who this happens to.... I just keep telling myself it's part of life...... nothing ever stays the same on a journey and life is a journey you have to accept the changes in the path ahead but never forget where you already visited.

  • Hey Zipster you have one of the best personality types Ive ever seen in a person. When you can have pretty much all age groups relate to what you say then you belong on TV or the Movies~ Keep it up kido!

    ~*Zee*~

    (Splatcast) The laughing mom

  • I know exactly what you are talking about. I think we get like that at times - comes with our age. I look at it as a blessing - a life well lived! Love you Zipster!

  • If you know how to contact them then give them a call. :)

  • I hadn't been on here for awhile but just now I received an email telling me that there were new videos for the people that I an subscribed to..I hadn't received an email like this in months... I opened up your video and felt compelled to write you...as far as keeping in touch with people keep this in mind...life is short...don't lose touch with people that matter to you.

    Why not invest in a cup of coffee.

    Next time it might not be them needing you... perhaps it will be you needing them...

  • Oh Zipster you are just a great, big, puss...pussy cat that is. I'm glad that you are who you are and you do what you do.

  • I mis back then too .Not that I was there with your clan lol But the people I always hung around they were something the memories never leave just the people keep a chin up zip you will always make new friends and remember back then that's what memories are made of then and now hugs and huge smiles:)to you .Remember always remember you wouldn't want to go senile lol

  • I wish we lived closer; I'd come over on Friday nights till you were sick of me.

  • That would ROCK!!!

  • Yeah I just had my Prom and I`ll probably wont see half of them that were there.

    Partying of the ways LOL

  • Muah!  Marty :)

  • xoxo

  • I have people I miss too... I miss a lot of people from my undergrad college days. I'm glad you're here, though. You are a bright spot on YouTube and friend to so many of us!

  • Hey Zip: Thanks for the vid. Things change....the one thing that I really am happy about is that you are a constant, reassuring friend. I laughed my ass off when you mentioned the gravity bong though....do you recall what color you turned....I'm still laughing. Love Ya Bud...always will.

  • I Thinj You Should Throw A Party! And Invite Me.......;)

  • :( *hugs* I miss a LOT of the past too. But theres things about the present that I'd hate to give up to go back. Then theres those things that you'd have to go through again (In your case losing Tim) to get back to where we're at now just to have those good times once again but is it really worth losing him again? I wish I could turn back time a lot but theres too much I wouldn't want to go through again even if it meant going through the good times once more. Hang in there Zip, we love you! <3

  • I have a lot of friends from the past that kind of messed up their lives and moved on. I used to think it was some kind of weird curse I had, but now I realize they just made bad choices.

  • Aww...just remember to keep your chin up

    and although some people may be gone, at least you still have memories

    we love you Zipster! ^__^

  • You do a nice mix of vids. I do very much appreciate the "off the cuff".

  • I hear you, I am always obsessing with the same thing.

  • keep your chin up.

  • aww, zip you about made me cry, I'm so sorry, but you're not alone. I don't have any friends outside of internet friends and it's hard sometimes, and like you said I'm grateful too, but it gets hard sometimes. I'm sorry for you hon *big hugs* Love you and know we are here for you. Liana

  • I love how you always wear the same hat! ^_^

  • I know what u mean Zip. I have a friend that i havent seen in nearly a year.

  • i get it, zipster

  • I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

  • I Love You Zipster more than you will ever know. Your comedy has gotten me through many a sad painful day when my friends gave up on me cause I couldn't run with them after my botched surgery. Thanks for being JUST YOU!!

    Love, Johnny

  • You're sweet!!

  • It takes real, concerted effort to keep old friends in your life - ESPECIALLY after a death. People are so afraid that things will be different and they just don't know how to handle that. One night that you are feeling like your missing "the old gang" call and ask them over-very spontaneously-don't give them time to think about it. You will be surprised how many people drop what they're doing and come by. It won't be the same, but it may be pretty darn good! Great video, Zip!

  • I always love your honesty and they way you put yourself out there.

    Much respect.

    Wolfe

  • I can picture the deck two years ago, it was fun back in April, when myself, Sue, nalts, rey and di, frankie, thor etc etc were there. Love ya T

  • Gravity Bongs are the best! Daaaamn!

  • Hey Zipster, just because you look at my picture on your refrigerator (the one in the shower I presume) doesn't mean you can't call me! :0)

    That is so strange, because I was seriously thinking about how people drift apart the other day too.

  • Well i can relate to what you feel Ever since my store closed me and my friend never talked again and i really do miss that i find myself usually wondering or remembering things about him.. Well i guess I couldnt keep it going forever

  • I'm making your birthday present! :-)

    {{ZIP}}

  • AWESOME!!!

  • I waxed my BMW today! You must drive a Filisoffic? Reminiscing... aren't you glad you had those wonderful times. Someday if/when YOU'RE tired of youtube, I (along with millions) may look back and say, "That Zipster, he was the one who made youtube so wonderful... those were the days" I love you, Zipster, my heart sympathises with your emotions XXOO, Dorothy Olive

  • Thank you SO much!!!

  • I just had to say how much I appreciate your talent and realness. You have lived through so much and are still so real. I never get tired of your videos. Each one, whether silly,comical, musical, or serious are bits and pieces of a man with a truly honest and pure and loving nature. I have never met you but you are in my heart :O)

  • All the best to you, Zipster. Be well.

  • Thanks!

  • i know how you feel...

    your the best Zipster

    =)

  • The feedback from YOU guys keep me here!

  • I find it hard to keep up with people too. For me it's mostly been living in different places and not doing a good job of holding on to those in different areas, even though as you say they've been some of the most important people in my life. It gets hard.

    ((hugs))

  • We all love you Zipster our darlin. Keep your chin up. We will always be here for you. Love ya darlin, Beth

  • Thanks and love you too!!

  • Keep living and loving, Zipster! The good times don't end if you hold the memory of the moments in your heart! =]

  • You're so right!!

  • indeed

  • I want to come to one of ya deck parties Zip old mate...LOL we all feel a bit blue occasionaly...but we love ya over here in Aus mate....cheerz....

  • Awe Zippy!!

    Your vids are amazing

    Even if you don't plan them

    Don't stop man

    Favorite Subscribe here I ever made!

  • Thanks SO much!!

  • No thank you Zipp!

  • Gosh I love you Zip, your so kind and loving and it shows in your vids.

  • Piss off... ASSHOLE!!

  • Love ya!

  • I have blue days when I think of the good old days, too... but life evolves and that's okay. Do something really special for yourself. Pick up the phone and call someone from your past once a week. It will make your day and their day. Hugs, sweetie, you are such a dollbaby,

    Joanie

  • Gravity bongs ftw! ;)

  • ((hugs)) love ya terry. thanks for allowing us to love on ya. you deserve it.

    your sweet potata...*tori*

  • I hear ya...and I'm tearing up about it for you and myself because I know the feeling. I miss so many people in my life too, yet I feel silly to call them up out of the blue. We exchange Christmas cards from year to year and that's about it. Like wow...how and why did that happen?! :(

  • yes

    It is okay to miss love.

    Those were good times.

    Never forget, that you were loved.

    It is alright to miss love.

    Just don't linger, in the sadness and morning too long.

    Other widows and widoer have told me that ten years passes very quickly, and donot linger in the sadness.

    Ten years is over before you know it

  • Luv you Zip from yea a hetro 40ish something female. You bring joy and inspiration to my life. Life is about growing and sometimes it's darn hard and painful. Hope you somehow get your deck fun back and it doesn't need to be literal.

  • People are put into our lives for a reason. Sadly, sometimes when we have fulfilled whatever our purpose is, it is time to move on and for new people to come into our lives. All we can do is go on to the next adventure. Just think of all the fond memories you have. ;) xoxo

  • I guess a lot of us can relate. Back in the 70's when we lived in an apartment complex we'd all sit out front on the stoop and have a great time then we all bought single family homes, made money and got serious. After that no one had time and we all drifted apart. So now my stoop sitting is done at the computer but hey, you're great company and lots of fun to listen to so keep on truckin' dude

  • Vent it, voice it, send it to the universe!

    Love ya!

  • Oh T,

    I don't know what it is like to lose a lover like you had in Tim. Although we have never been friends, you have given me such musical joy. I would ride my motorcycle and actually hear 18 Scram in my head. Every note! You are such a talented wonderful person. Its ok to feel these sad thoughts. It is the good that life gives us that makes us sad when we look back. Thank you T for all the good you've given me and thousands of others. Bob

  • 18 Scram, huh??

  • Life is all about change, and even with the new things you have in your life its ok to miss the old stuff. I had a hard time watching this, as I have had some of the same type feelings lately. My dear friend lost her son in April (he was 6) and it really got me thinking about life and how short it is, and how its scary to think one day it will be all over. Enjoy life, and enjoy your memories. Remember life is what you make it, and don't waste time, create your own happiness.

  • well, Zips you said somethings, in fact, a lot of things we all feel....thanks for expressing them. They need to be said....love ya guy.....

  • you are waxing silafoxical and I'm just waxing. (think about it). Buck up, you're just in a slump right now. Those people are thinking about you too....buy invitations, send them out and they will all be back. Try it and see what happens. HUGS to YOU

  • Love you Terry....you never fail to entertain and make us think at the same time!

    ciao bello

    Reynaldo with love and peace from San Francisco Baby!

  • I know the feelings my friend.. Bless you and I am glad you are enjoying this short ride known as life.

  • wha is a gravity bong

    im kind of sad and happy at seeing tis vid

  • Google it!!

  • it isnt anything dirty is it

  • Um, NO

  • ok tanks i just never no wha could pop out wit you....ur just such a surprizing person

  • We are such kindred spirits. My daughter who also adores you, and I often talk about the good old days when my mother was still alive/pre 1992 when we all congregated in her kitchen in Alpha. Mom, Anky, Chabba, Marie, Pappy, Julia, Buddy have all since passed away. I just found an old friend that worked as a desk clerk with me at the Holiday Inn of Phillipsburg in 1971 We haven't talked since 1989. We are going to meet for lunch. I can't wait. God Bless you Zip,you're welcome here anytime.

  • I lost my 2 best friends back in 2006, I miss them and think about them everyday, Im with you on this, It's hard, you have new friends and old friends that are always around, but you always think about the lost ones...

  • Invite them back over, have a party! You're a likable guy, you deserve some fun. Take care Zipster and thanks for being on YouTube :)

  • Hey I only live twenty miles away, and I love to party!!!

  • :O:O booooring.

  • always a delight much luv for ya zip ,peace out!

  • you're golden

  • I love you zip... and I thank you for being a part of YOUTUBE and makin my days brighter by making videos... your the best

  • love you, buddy. :-)

  • zipster...you dont know me but I've been following you for awhile....I think yer sincerity is something that keeps me coming back to yer videos..thanks for the refreshing dose of real....love red

  • omg i cant stop crying that was beautiful..... god bless ya kid xoxoxoxoxoxox sincerely, a big fan!!!!!!!

  • Not crap Zip,thank you for letting us in on some of your personal thoughts..

  • Aww, I so wish we had the opportunity to meet Tim, he seems like he was a wonderful guy. :)

    I'm also very much glad that you found Youtube and your fridays aren't too busy as to prevent your youtube visits. :)

  • How true to life is this video! I was thinking about this myself how we all fall apart after yrs and yrs, I suppose out priorities change. I feel the party should not be everyday, so I have strayed from those people and those people have strayed from me. I really do miss those times, the parties the fun. One thing I dont miss is the hangovers I suppose. But in the end of all of it, you come out with a handful of best friends, instead of a party bus full of users.

  • Honey, I sure can relate to what you were expressing... all the way down to the Friday Night Parties!!! The passing of time really does demonstrate the unpredictability of life. Now I thought I had a keen knowledge of bong technology but... I googled gravity bong and... HOLY SHIT! I guess I really missed out!! Love you!

  • Gravity bongs will KILL you!!

  • I know what you mean. Things always move on, most of the time for the better.

    Im sure you still have a lot of friends who would come to a bar-b-q at your place.

  • OMG!!! That song was just going through my head yesterday (ALL DAY!!!) I just lost my Grandfather, two weeks ago yesterday and it's SO HARD and yes ALL of my "friends" ran for the hills too!!! I don't even care 'cause now "I Got You Babe" has replaced it because I know we will be friends forever no matter what and you know that I genuinely love you buddy!!! ;)

    Hugs, Health, Happiness, Much Love & Respect,

    ~Anna :)

    XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

  • Anna, you're the best!! xoxo

  • This might be rude and none of my business but who was Tim?......and how did he pass away?

  • He was my partner of 15 years and he died from mesothelioma (asbestos related cancer) 4 1/2 years ago.

  • I know how you feel totally.

    My family is so different now with my Mom gone.She passed away from having breast cancer.Don't get me wrong, I love my life, but

    now it's like before my Mom died and after my Mom died.

    It's hard to explain.

  • I know exactly how you feel. Its so strange how our connections with people who are so important to us just end up fading away...:/

  • love ya zip , i know how ur feeling,but u got plenty of people that love you and im sure would love to party with you again too. so...throw a big party for urself & invite all those people over ...oh dont forget to ivite me lol

    love trisha

  • I'm gonna throw myself a big birthday party in September!!

  • dont forget to put my name on that list,that would be the best... to party with zipster love ya

  • ...reminds me of the 70s song by Jim Crose... TIME IN A BOTTLE... think I need a hankie now...

  • Today you became one of my heroes. John

  • You rock.........lifes a bitch~then ya marry one~then ya die....its the circle of life...LOL

  • You rock Zip! I know how you feel about missing people in your life. I haven't seen alot of my child hood friends and wish one day I could see them again. Hugs to ya sweetie, Bay

  • I know exactly where you're coming from. Love ya buddy <3

  • Love you Zip! Wish you were coming to 888 in Toronto so that I could hug you in person. I miss certain people from my past and yearn to relive some moments. But, the road of life has a sign that says "No U Turns". Let's carry on. hugs, Chris

  • You could hold the next YouTube gathering on your deck. Call it ZipTube. And invite all those people. (Not the ones with the bong, though...)

    Keep on vlogging, Zip. :-)

  • lol...you're behind the times....Ziptube was held last April:)

  • Hey Zip -- I'll be over with my gravity bong tonight (it's friday)

  • I wish I lived closer, 5'd be imposing on you all the friggin time!

    LOVE YA!!

  • Urg...this always happens; I'm quietly lurking YouTube without logging in and then...I see a video that I *have* to reply to.

    KHHHHAAAAAAAAAN!

    But seriously, you're right. This YouTube...it's something else. It's given me plenty of food for thought, but I feel as though hundreds of people are somehow a part of my life; I even think about some of them during the day.

    We live life's story and try to anticipate where it's all going to end up; but it's the journey that matters :) Love life!

    Bye.

  • I see a lot of us perscribers seem to think the same...you should get in touch with these long lost friends!

    I feel a party coming on!! It's gonna be great! I'm sure many of them have been having the same thoughts...it just needs one of you to make the first move. BE THAT ONE!!

  • sill have thir phone numbers you say ?

    Call them up and tell them you are throwing a party and it would be great if they came...

    Ps: Invite strippers LOL Jk

    Your friends dont have to be so distant from you if you can bring them close again from just a phone call Zip... Give it a try im sure you wont regret the decision... Hope you are feeling better about the situation =]

  • I understand it is really weird, I've drifted away from so many people that I wish I could talk to sometimes. But then after a while, I don't even bother to get in contact with them again, because at that point it becomes awkward.

  • Hello Zipster, I really know what you mean. I lost both my parents in 2006, and things have not been the same. My family has grown apart since my parent's died. I'm originally from NY & now I live in boring ole Texas. I've also lost touch with my friends from NY and I miss them so much.

    From you Internet friend,

    What's your myspace page?

  • Hello Zipster, I really know what you mean. I lost both my parents in 2006, and things have not been the same. My family has grown apart since my parent's died. I'm originally from NY & now I live in boring ole Texas. I've also lost tough with my friends from NY and I miss them so much.

    From you Internet friend,

    What's your myspace page?

  • i knew i sensed he was upset when i first clicked on this....

    Its ok Zipster

  • miss you buddy!

  • Oh Zip! you brighten up my day!!!!

  • try to get in touch with the people that you have lost touch with, im sure that you wont regret it... you never know whats going to happen in life so take advanage of the moment and let them know that you miss them. Good luck ((hugs))

  • :) Life takes us where it wants to go :)

  • Love Ya Zip!

  • Aww...I bet your friends feel guilty for dropping the ball when Terry passed away. It can't hurt to give folks a call or drop them a line and see if they're interested in reconnecting. Life is too short to spend time with people we don't enjoy, but it's also to short to not spend time with those we love. Good luck!

  • Hey Zipster if you still have their phone numbers why don't you plan a little bbq and call them up! I'm sure they miss you too and a party to remember the old times would be a great idea to get you all together again.

    (((hugs))) to you that was a very nice vlog

  • Awesome Zipster... can't wait for Yo'Tube, who knows what will come from that gathering :P

  • Oh T I know how you feel. If I could turn back time I would be I the clubs standing in front the the band, your band band singing. I got to do that last year. Thank You. My life is good too but I miss a lot of things. Send out an invite to those people, throw a party!

  • One of the best video's from you Zipster. I'll pray for you. Maybe you should let us know more about Tim.

  • Everyone remembers the good old days.

  • beautiful vlog...very real. Thank you. You're a good man..

  • Imagine if stickam when away. I used to have a room on AOL like that too. We were all so very tight and even had those "gatherings" across the country. SIGH..I miss them. Sometimes zip...sometimes you just need a good cry...and a good memory. Don't cry. Hey, let's go to breakfast!!! (changing subject changes mood and you can't cry and eat bacon at the same time!)

  • Well, you made me get all teary-eyed. You should be proud of yourself given what a bitch I am on stickam!

    Seriously, I really don't know what I'd do without all the friends I've made here and on stickam. They really are my lifeline these days. Thank God for all of you.

    Life's a bitch and then you die. I used to think that was a joke. Not so much anymore.

  • I have to know what a gravity bar is.. you left me hanging. I think about the past sometimes and I get teary but then I move on and I am SO GLAD that your present is so full with your traveling and friends. This life is so confusing but wondeful. Thanks for sharing yours :)

  • people are so isolated in our society. i spent a week with my dad, and now he went home and i miss him so much.

  • aww, we love you zip!

  • Oh Zipster, you make soooooooo many people happy and always cheer me up! I think you should be allowed to feel a bit sad sometimes, so it's not crap to want to express yourself when you feel down! These moments make you appreciate the good times and those you had them with all the more!

    Here's to the next beer!

    xxx