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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 10:35 PM
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Here's your chance to publicly thank a DUer who has made a great impact...
on your life.

You can specify how they've made an impact or not. It's up to you. There are so many wonderful DUers here from such diverse backgrounds that, often, we can learn from others, the likes of which we might never encounter in our day-to-day lives.

I'd like to thank Mermaid and Salin for the encouragement they give me, the former in dealing with a family member, the latter in dealing with the frustration of my career choice. I've never met either of them, but I have had wonderful PM exchanges with them.

Now it's your turn. Which DUers have been important in your life?
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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:00 PM
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1. Kick, dammit!
And a big hug to merh, syrinx, trof, and rowdyboy, who are the DUers closest to me, and who are fantastic people. Hope I can meet all of you soon. :hug:
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Lydia Leftcoast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:05 PM
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2. The Minnesota DUers, of the ones I've met
When I was considering moving here and posted questions about the current state of my home state, they answered both publicly and privately, and when I made the move, they were extremely welcoming. Some of them even got me involved in the Kucinich campaign.

It's always a joy to get together with them. They are the epitome of Minnesota Nice--but with a refreshing edge.
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Lydia Leftcoast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:10 PM
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3. I'm kicking this--since when
are DUers such a bunch of ungrateful wretches? :-)
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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:42 PM
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26. Aha! And THANK YOU for the times that you did the Democratic...
TV threads. I know you don't have the time to do that now, but I used to always check those threads and watch the movies you recommended. I really miss that thread.

(Not trying to guilt ya about not doing it now, but want you to know how much it was appreciated back then. :hug: )
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Lydia Leftcoast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:45 PM
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27. The reason was that I moved from Portland to Minneapolis, and
the format of the cable guide in Minneapolis (monthly instead of weekly) made it too time-consuming to find the times of the movies and what channels they were on.

Glad you enjoyed them. :hi:
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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:51 PM
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28. I just wanted you to know how much I appreciated it.
We ought to have a forum on DU for the same purpose--then we all could contribute to it and it wouldn't be such a burden on one person.

:hi:
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Lydia Leftcoast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:57 PM
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30. The Classic Films forum does that for Turner Classic Movies, at least
:-)
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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-14-05 01:08 AM
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42. Thanks for letting me know...
I'll certainly check in. :D
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BlueJazz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:10 PM
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4. I would like thank Bluejazz for his ,....
... exceptionally intelligent, brilliant Posts.
I find myself simply amazed at his grasp of the Cosmos and his deep relationship with the sweet God of Truth.
He is an Inspiration to us all....I...I..I have to go now and search..Yes Search for my Hero...My Bluejazz...
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Bouncy Ball Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:12 PM
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6. I would like to thank him, too!
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BlueJazz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:16 PM
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13. Awww..That was nice to say. I thought somebody would reply..
..with.. "Damn..The Shit's gettin' deep in here tonight!" :)
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Bouncy Ball Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:17 PM
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15. I love traipsing around in hip boots stomping in shit!
:rofl:

You DO rock, though. Sorry. :D
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sundog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:12 PM
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5. honestly... all of you
i've been in serious freep country in new mexico for 8 years... i own a business here & work 7 days a week, 12-13 hours a day...

this place helps ease the discomforts of whatever is happening irl.. everyone here at one point or another has put a smile on my face & brightened my soul a little... and that is enough...

i love you all... for real :loveya:
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Bouncy Ball Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:13 PM
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7. We love you too, you cutie with a bootie and hottie with a body!
(Did I just objectify you too much?)

:hug:
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sundog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:14 PM
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9. xxoo
:hug:
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Left Is Write Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:15 PM
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11. You're one of the best, sundog.
I mean that.
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sundog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:15 PM
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12. thanks beautiful
:hug:
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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:36 PM
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23. Where in New Mexico?
I'm coming to Sante Fe in November. You anywhere near there?
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sundog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:38 PM
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24. southern part
:hi:
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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:40 PM
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25. Well shit!
If I happen to travel through that part of the state while I'm there, I'll certainly give ya a heads-up so that maybe we can grab a beer together. :D
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Bouncy Ball Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:14 PM
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8. TEXAS DUERS RAWK HARD MAN!
:rofl:

No, seriously, they do.
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tigereye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:14 PM
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10. I like those Chicago folks
they make me laugh. And I like the Pittsburgh folks, who make me think.
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Left Is Write Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:16 PM
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14. Well, if it weren't for Bouncy Ball, I wouldn't be here at all.
She's the one who told me about DU. And if I weren't here, I wouldn't have had the warm comfort I received earlier this evening when I really needed it.

So, thanks, BB, and to all the wonderful people that make DU what it is.
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Bouncy Ball Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:18 PM
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17. Well!
Thanks, babe. Back atcha. And Mmmmwa.

:hug:

Hey and another :hug: for your thread earlier, I saw it, didn't have a chance to say anything. I want to move there, too and I've never even been there! You betcha! :D
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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:20 PM
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18. You to knew each other before DU?
How cool is that!
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Left Is Write Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:23 PM
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19. Yup.
We go back years, Bouncy and me.
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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:35 PM
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22. I did not know that.
Very cool. :D
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VelmaD Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:18 PM
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16. I'd hate to leave anyone out...
there are so many of them. My sig line is a good place to start though. :)
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:24 PM
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20. Tinoire, Tellurian and H2O
Edited on Mon Jun-13-05 11:25 PM by merh
Tinoire was the first "elder" to welcome me and my "progressive" ideas.

Tellurian helped me maintain perspective in some heated threads and helped me laugh.

And H2O who was my opponent on several threads, but through it all, he has helped me realize aspects of life I had never considered or had simply overlooked. We have debated and :banghead: but we are now good friends and he is still teaching me.

:hug: They are very special DUers.

But heck, I'm easy, I love just about everyone on DU. I may not like some folks sometimes, but that's life! :shrug:

:hi: Hi Maddy!
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khashka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:32 PM
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21. Gads, there are so many!
twjmason for humouring me above and beyond the call of duty. He always surprises me and makes me feel good which I really need at this point.

Jimmyjazz who when confronted with an idiot saw a friend instead.

Undergroundpanther with whom I have much in common but who has always been there to answer any question honestly and openly. He's a great guy in so many ways.


Dwickam, who works ceasely to make the GLBT Forum one of the best news sources on DU and whose sense of humour never fails.


And so many many others who have extended the hand of friendship.

Khash.
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Theres-a Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-13-05 11:55 PM
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29. Most recently,VelmaD helped me learn to link to threads
Also ,some kind person taught me how to link my cuckoobananas to the whitehouse.Someone else taught me how to post pictures.Also I got alot of support when I quit smoking 2 months ago.Also I was inspired to speak out in my real life,and that is the biggest gift I have recieved from countless DUer's since joining.I no longer feel there is no one to talk to,no actions to take.Even if I only stop in without posting,I am heartened by what I find here.
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AlienGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-14-05 12:00 AM
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31. Everythingsxen showed me some men still have honor
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-14-05 12:15 AM
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33. HE'S A MAN???
:D
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AlienGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-14-05 12:17 AM
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37. LOL!! Watch out, he'll try to kick your ass!!
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AlienGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-14-05 12:01 AM
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32. AuntJen has been there for me (and let me live with her)
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BelleCarolinaPeridot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-14-05 12:16 AM
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34. Droopy to me is the most down to earth poster .
I like reading his tales from the road posts :)
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-14-05 12:16 AM
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35. gotta mention our beloved Khephra
so many of us adored him and DU was so indebted to him. Here's to you my sweet Scott.
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AlienGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-14-05 12:17 AM
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36. Khephra was a great listener when I was in crisis...I miss him
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-14-05 12:20 AM
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38. I always PMd him when I was out of the loop and didn't want to look stupid
Edited on Tue Jun-14-05 12:20 AM by Skittles
he answered promptly and was so darn gracious about it
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AlienGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-14-05 12:23 AM
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39. I did that too, lol
I frequently PMd him when I was ultra-depressed, too, or when I was having problems nobody else would take seriously. And I never did find out whether the domed, moving city in my dreams was the same as the Infolded City he dreamed of...

:cry: I still think of Keph whenever I see plush Cthulhus...or Egyptian stuff...

Tucker
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-14-05 01:03 AM
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41. LOL
lord I bet he received a lot of PMS :)
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AlienGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-14-05 01:11 AM
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46. No doubt!
I bet half of DU was doing that.

Tucker
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medeak Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-14-05 12:24 AM
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40. Muserider
thank you for being supportive when I was a newbie..
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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-14-05 01:09 AM
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43. Gotta agree with that.
She's a super-nice person! I'd love to meet her one day. She and I have many common interests. :D
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-14-05 01:10 AM
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44. matcom leaves me feeling impacted all the time
:cry:

:D
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MaryBear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-14-05 01:11 AM
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45. Jack Rabbit introduced me to DU
and the SF/Sacramento Area DU'ers.

:grouphug:
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tyedyeto Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-14-05 01:23 AM
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47. I'm not sure if any one DUer has made that kind of impact
but the site in general has done wonders for my social and political awareness.
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