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Calli - Oct 04, 2016 10:39:59 am PDT #2594 of 3094
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I hope the cruise is good for both of you, Fred. What a year!


Zenkitty - Oct 04, 2016 11:29:17 am PDT #2595 of 3094
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

Fred Pete, it's good to see you! That's a hell of a year. I'm sorry about Seamus. Sorry about your SIL and your Hubs health problems, too. Caring for an adult is way different from caring for a child, I think (having done the one but not the other), but not at all easy. I hope this vacation gives you both time to rest and heal.


NoiseDesign - Oct 04, 2016 11:30:00 am PDT #2596 of 3094
Our wings are not tired

I hope the cruise is amazing for you.

Which ship are your traveling on?


Fred Pete - Oct 04, 2016 12:03:17 pm PDT #2597 of 3094
Ann, that's a ferret.

Royal Princess, ND. We've spent enough time on Princess ships to start getting the good perks on their frequent traveler program.

And thanks to all for the good wishes.


WindSparrow - Oct 04, 2016 6:38:54 pm PDT #2598 of 3094
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

May your vacation bring you lots of rest and recreation, Fred Pete!


Jesse - Oct 05, 2016 5:30:01 am PDT #2599 of 3094
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Oh man, Fred -- what a tough year. I hope the cruise is renewing for you both.


Java cat - Oct 15, 2016 10:40:33 am PDT #2600 of 3094
Not javachik

I'm still around too. Love being retired. Also, 2600!


WindSparrow - Oct 15, 2016 11:30:05 am PDT #2601 of 3094
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

Java, that is master class slumber nutting.


Barb - Oct 15, 2016 3:06:01 pm PDT #2602 of 3094
“Not dead yet!”

  • pokes head in*

I'm alive! Still being Lurky McLurkson here, but as loudmouthed as ever in other venues.

Still in Seattle, still writing (attempting to shift genres), still crazy about husband, kids, dogs, and cat.

I am, as ever, boring as hell. :-)


sj - Oct 15, 2016 3:07:51 pm PDT #2603 of 3094
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Barb, you are never boring.