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helderheid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:19 AM
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME
Has anyone hear from him?
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:20 AM
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1. ooh. I thought you were talking about the senate vote. It was supposed to be today, but didn't
happen. (the thought crime bill.)
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helderheid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:21 AM
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2. I haven't heard from OMC since shortly after his wife died. :(
Edited on Wed Dec-05-07 12:30 AM by helderheid
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:30 AM
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6. oh no, I remember. Didn't know his name. Someone here on the board had gone to
visit him and lives near him, I think. He must be in too much pain to want to go online.
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goodgd_yall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:52 AM
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31. I've been thinking about him
I actually had not known if his wife died; I know she was in a very critical condition and was likely not to survive. Since he hasn't been on the board, I figured she had probably passed away. Poor, poor man.
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Critters2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:23 AM
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3. Haven't heard anything in weeks.
I clicked on this hoping it was news about him.

Hope he's alright.
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:35 AM
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11. I did, too. If you all set something up, please let me know.
:kick:
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 10:58 PM
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66. We did sf. here is a link to the thread with the info.
democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=2410695&mesg_id=2410695
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derby378 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:27 AM
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4. Last time I heard from him was late October
I took part in Race For The Cure in honor of Mrs. OMC. He knows about it and is very grateful.

I'm thinking his plate is just really full right now, and the holidays are going to hit him hard, especially with two kids who still need consoling.
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helderheid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:29 AM
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5. Is there anything I (we) can do to help?
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:31 AM
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7. Good idea. You know how we all send flowers to people who stand up for democracy?
Maybe we can send something that will provide a little bit of holiday comfort for the kids?
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helderheid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:31 AM
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8. YES. Let's start a fund or christmas drive for them.
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:34 AM
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10. do we know how to get it to him?
he posted in the Lounge a couple weeks ago

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=7163508
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:50 AM
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29. We don't. I recall when she was still alive a DUer went to see him, but I don't
know who it was. We would need to look back through his older posts to find who knows him personally, or lives near him. Or will someone volunteer to try to find out his address?
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 10:59 PM
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67. AZ Dem, in case you want to be part of teh basket, here's a link to the thread.
democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=2410695&mesg_id=2410695
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:15 AM
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16. cookies? fruit baskets? not flowers because it's sort of about death instead of about
life at this moment. Maybe fruit baskets and edible things that warm the soul a bit? Or many little tiny gifts all together to show how many people care about them?
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TahitiNut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:38 AM
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23. Fruitcake!!
:evilgrin:

(*I* happen to LIKE fruitcake ... it makes me feel like a cannibal.)
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:51 AM
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30. You are much more of a fruitcake than a cannibal, imho. (That's meant to be
a compliment.)
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notadmblnd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 08:09 AM
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50. You and my sister
you're probably the only two people in the world that I know who actually do like fruitcake. I suppose you like mincemeat pie too?
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helderheid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 09:47 AM
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52. I love fruitcake but would pass on the mincemeat pie!
:hi:
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TahitiNut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 11:35 AM
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59. Yup! Mincemeat pie is yummy! But a little goes a long way - it's rich.
Yum!
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Vadem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 04:32 PM
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64. Those are my TWO favorites!!! Weird, I know!!! .... LOL ... n/t
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sueh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:38 AM
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12. Calling OperationMind Crime...
we're sending you some DU love :grouphug: :hi:
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TahitiNut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:54 AM
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15. Jeremy certainly has a full plate making this Christmas happy for Justin and Jesse.
They'll certainly be in my mind this Christmas, wishing them all the love and support thay can give each other - along with the happiest treasured memories of Stacey they can share.

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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:18 AM
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17. Tahiti, do you know him personally? As in know his address?
As in, if we get together something to send to him, would you know how to send it?
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TahitiNut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:36 AM
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22. Nope ... just from DU.
They lived in Denville, NJ, afaik.
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:45 AM
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27. ok, just to simplify: Does everyone like this basket?
here is a link:

http://www.harryanddavid.com/gifts/store/product______63519?sellType=upsell&urlVirtualCat=Up-Sell&specialCode=UP
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helderheid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 09:57 AM
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57. I found him
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 11:01 PM
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68. Tahiti, here's a link to the thread with the info for jeremy's basket.
I don't know who donated and who didn't since the paypay names aren't DU names. So if you did,
sorry for the message.

democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=2410695&mesg_id=2410695
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:33 AM
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9. heh, thanks for the earworm
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Whisp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:38 AM
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13. I'm sure he is here, without that Cap thing.
incognito.
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Richard Steele Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 05:02 AM
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42. Please, do go on.
nm
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sandnsea Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:52 AM
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14. not in ages
:shrug:
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:23 AM
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18. Helderheid, I had a quick look at fruit baskets, and if you like that idea, I'll
be happy to do the research and find the best one at the best price. From what I saw for 50.00 we can get a beautiful big basket full of organic fruit, with some chocolates.

If there is more than that they have bigger and better options. Anyway, I'll find a nice looking basket online and post it for you to see.
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:26 AM
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19. I found one already. Look at this huge happy basket for 100.00!
If 20 of us put in 5, we can get this:
I'm sure it will make them smile at least for one moment.


harryanddavid.com/gifts/store/product______63519?sellType=upsell&urlVirtualCat=Up-Sell&specialCode=UP

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Viva_La_Revolution Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:30 AM
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20. Harry and David is marvelous stuff
The Royal Pears are to die for.

This is a great idea. :)
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:36 AM
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21. The organic baskets are much smaller. here is the best looking organic one I
can find:
http://www.gotfruit.com/secure/servlet/giftbasket?action=product&p_id=RT0450

But I personally prefer the Harry and David basket.
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DianaForRussFeingold Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 04:49 AM
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41. I love Harry and David and the PEARS-- Yummy..The Best!
:9 Great Idea, robinlynne!
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Missy Vixen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:40 AM
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24. If some of us want to chip in
we could get that Fruit of the Month thing ;-). It would be something nice to look forward to, and the first year's rough. Plus, fruit's always good with growing kids.

Of course, this is IMHO, but I'm in if you all are doing this.

Julie
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:42 AM
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26. That is a nice idea too.
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Matariki Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:41 AM
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25. I'm in on the fruit basket action. I miss OMC in all his curmudgeonly glory.
And, like many people here, I was very sad for him and his family.

I think some sort of holiday basket from DU would be a wonderful gesture.
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:49 AM
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28. Sorry to be a curmudgeon myself, but
OMC may not need or exactly appreciate the basket-buying attempts, depending on what his situation is and where he is in the grieving process. Just sayin'.
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Viva_La_Revolution Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:53 AM
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32. I don't see how showing him we're thinking of him could possibly be a bad thing.
The last thing anyone needs when they've lost someone is for their friends to forget them. :shrug:
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:55 AM
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34. It's not going to change his grief, but maybe for a moment the surprise will
give him a smile. If we give him 5 minutes of feeling better, that may be the best we can do. When we are grieving, a tiny reprieve from sadness is always welcome. It makes us aware that there is light ahead...
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:53 AM
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33. That's possible. What do you think would be right?
a letter? cards?
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 02:11 AM
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36. Well, I realize I might be in the minority opinion here, but—nothing, unless he indicates interest.
:shrug:
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 02:00 AM
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35. ok guys i'm going to sleep. I'll check in tomorrow. I vote harry and david,
and I checked, they charge for shipping. So that basket is actually 127.99. But they have nice options at different prices, so if we collect less it can be slightly smaller and if more it can be larger. Their delivery looks like 2 weeks. or else they charge more for expedited shipping. It would still get there 2 weeks before xmas, which is good. I will volunteer to send the basket, and collect the paypal. if someone else will volunteer to find out how to find him, and someone else to write a card.


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spoony Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 02:17 AM
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37. Wonderful idea, great.
I'm on board. I also think I know how to find him, PM me if you don't hear from anyone who personally knows his address.
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helderheid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 09:52 AM
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55. thanks so much - I'll see if I can't track him down (others please help me with this!)
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helderheid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 09:55 AM
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56. OKAY - I know his full name. He bought some OOGA BOOGA SMOOGA WOOGA gear from my cafe
press store. I don't have his address but it's a start.
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Midlodemocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:08 PM
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61. I have his address.
And, Skinner would probably okay a fundraiser to raise some $$ for this because I mentioned it to him when Stacey died.

Anything I can do, let me know.

Thanks
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helderheid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 09:58 AM
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58. I just PM'd you
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 12:58 PM
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60. I wrote to the Admins asking how we go about it. and for permission.
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orleans Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 02:30 AM
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38. i've been thinking about him too--the last couple of days. i wonder
what's up w/him that he's pulling our thoughts around him.
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DearAbby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 03:31 AM
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39. Kickin this to the greatest page...
been thinking about him and his family too lately, has to be rough the first Christmas without Stacy. Thanks for the shout out helderheid you are a sweetie.
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ClayZ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 04:04 AM
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40. I have been thinking about him and his children, too.


I check in the lounge once in a while to see if he has posted.

I would like to be "in" on the goodie basket. Let me know and I will check in on this thread.

K and R
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and-justice-for-all Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 06:22 AM
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43. No..but that is a great Queensryche album..nt
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tom_paine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 06:46 AM
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44. Give the man time and space. He probably is just dealing with everything.
Edited on Wed Dec-05-07 06:47 AM by tom_paine
When he's ready to return, he'll return. Maybe he'll never return, but if that is his choice that is his choice.

Hopefully not, though. I might have disagreed often with OMC, but he was a strong member of our DU extended family and will be again, if he wishes.

It wouldn't surprise me if he disappeared from DU for a year. He is going through things many or most of us cannot even imagine.

We do miss you, OMC, even those of us who would frequently get into "shouting matches" with you.

And DU will still be here when you are ready to return.

:hug:
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:44 PM
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63. Good advice imho. When I went through that, it was very hard
if not impossible some days to talk to people.

And we do miss you, OMC.

:hug:
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Midlodemocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 06:49 AM
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45. I talked to him the other day.
He is doing as well as can be expected at this point; taking care of his little guys and trying to get through the day.
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hootinholler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 08:07 AM
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47. So what do you think he will make of a basket or fruit subscription? n/t
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annabanana Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 08:09 AM
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49. Please let him know we are thinking of him..
Thanks.
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blondeatlast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 08:05 AM
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46. While we are on the subject of MIA DUers, does anyone know about Underground Railroad?
I know she was having some health issues and that was some time ago. I miss her so much.

Anyone? If you are out there, my friend, :hug:
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librechik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 09:50 AM
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53. make a new topic, blondie. No one will see your question way down here
in the basement.

:hug:
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blondeatlast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 09:52 AM
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54. I think I will in the Lounge.
I haven't heard from her in ages and I have been thinking about her a lot.
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lonestarnot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 08:08 AM
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48. I do hope someone is able to check on him.
I miss him.
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mmonk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 08:12 AM
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51. No. But he keeps coming to mind every now and then,
especially with holidays coming up.
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HughMoran Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 01:42 PM
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62. Weird, he posted in another post an hour ago
Not here though
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helderheid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-05-07 04:37 PM
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65. DONATE FOR A GIFT BASKET HERE:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x2410695
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