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Delurking 1: Because we don't always check our e-mail.


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.


WindSparrow - Oct 15, 2016 7:41:06 pm PDT #2604 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.

Barb? Boring? Errr... I am having cognitive dissonance on that.... cannot process...


juliana - Oct 16, 2016 9:28:05 am PDT #2605 of 3094
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…

Hello! I'm mostly lurky for various reasons, but I do think about the board every day. Peanut is almost 11 months old, and is excellent at giving side-eye. We're still in our cozy flat in SF, I'm still bartending (sadly, but needs must), and our two cats are getting excellent at baby-avoidance.


Anne W. - Oct 16, 2016 9:38:03 am PDT #2606 of 3094
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.

(Waves hello)

I've been largely lurky barring the occasional comment, mostly due to work being absolutely crazy-cakes at the moment thanks to some pending legislation. Other than that, things are going well. The cats (Finn and Eddie) are still adorable, and I'm still painting and writing when time and available brain cells permit. I did manage to lose a lot of ground on strength training due to a minor injury (bad landing when falling off something) and subsequent busyness, but I'm easing back into it.