From: it dosent matter<BR>
Date: 23 November 2000<P>

ok where to begin?<BR>
       well first  im also Lost4me, Another, guessing,and ultimately jackryhme or jus jack hey how u all doin  <BR>
 i've been in the navy 14 years and most times around now im jus thankful if im stateside for this event  but i came to the blender in late july and have found a great group of friends here.  most already know i've been writing about one month longer than my advent to the blender and the reception to my poems have quite blown me a way at times so my thanks go out to Gala,terry ,deevaa, B.K. , slug, kevin, guppy ,scqueen, standswithasmile, and all other blenderites who have commented or jus liked what they read of mine and to all those who have read and not liked i thank you as well for at least you have given me a try and my final thanks to kirk for the creation of this wonderful site so in closing    .....HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL  !!!!!!
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From: Nikki, lanna, and anything else you know me by<BR>
Date: 23 November 2000<P>

Well, I am not even going to begin to try to catch up on everything that I have missed while I've been away.  And it has been a very long time since I've been around, due to much confusion, school, computers (or lack thereof) and anything else you can throw on the fire.<BR>
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I just wanted to say that I have missed everyone terribly, but I am back online now, so you might be seeing a bit more of me.  At any rate, I will be popping in here, and perhaps even posting again.  (I will actually post a few tonight).<BR>
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So everyone I knew and loved, I still love you all, and for anyone that has moved into the Blender since I've been away, it's nice to meet you, and I look forward to reading your work.<BR>
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And for those extremely special few...you know who you are, and I refuse to name names...I'm giving thanks for meeting you, and that's about it.<BR>
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Happy Thanksgiving, Lovebugs!<BR>
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the lost, but found, nikki
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 23 November 2000<P>

Ahhh, it seems like forever since I was called a lovebug! Welcome home Nikki!...and in time for Thanksgiving....lol<BR>
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missed ya'<BR>
terry
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From: B.K.<BR>
Date: 23 November 2000<P>

Gala: 'Dinner Is Served',I hope everyone gets as passionate about cooking today as I know you and Terry will. All that butter yummmmm. LOL<BR>
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Nikki: We have not met but I like your writing style already. Glad to see you back and nice to meet you in verse.<BR>
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Stands: Wow, we dont have to worry about passion with you any day...lol <BR>
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Jack: I love your work, it doesn't matter what you call yourself!!! Kiss, Happy Turkey Day!<BR>
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Happy Thanksgiving Day All!<BR>
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bk <BR>
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From: Stands With A Smile<BR>
Date: 23 November 2000<P>

TO: Nikki<BR>
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You, and Near Lessons, might have been taken from the pages of my own diary.  I do not, however, believe I could have expressed either as well as you have.  <BR>
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Color me impressed and respectful..<BR>
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Stan
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 23 November 2000<P>

Tracy Sander...? I don't know you. But I'm flattered. Better hurry...I'm getting married on December 29 on Mount Bonnell in Austin. No, "The Graduate" thing wouldn't work. I have no reason to run.<BR>
Happy Thanksgiving, ya'll!!! Chris and I are at my mom's in Nederland. We're taking my computer back to Austin with us so we're both psyched about being online again. I've really missed this place. <BR>
Supposedly, I'm going to be on a CD that's coming out in the spring. I think I'll be reading these erotic poems that I submitted to swellaudio. I need to go check out their site now and see if it's truly legit.<BR>
Things I'm thankful for:<BR>
Chris...my family...pecan pie...Crayola crayons. <BR>
I've been a madwoman with crayons here lately. We've got my Crayola creations hanging all over the apartment, even in the bathroom.<BR>

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From: the guppy<BR>
Date: 23 November 2000<P>

happy thanksgiving everybody...you know, i wonder what turkeys think of this day?...probably like an annual holocaust...anyway, i offer a little helpful advice to you all...avoid eating cranberries and then taking a drink of milk...arguably the worst taste ever...and another thing<BR>
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thanks everybody...for you<BR>
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gup
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From: scqueen<BR>
Date: 23 November 2000<P>

kevin urenda - wow, i really liked "your tenderness".<BR>
happy turkey day everybody - thanks for your friendship.
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From: Jenna Holland ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 23 November 2000<P>

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!<BR>
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As for the blender and the wonderful people here, as the saying goes, "When I count my blessings, I count you twice."  Hope everyone and their family has a great holiday!<BR>
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-Jenna- 
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 23 November 2000<P>

Nikki~ Wow...I have missed your writing.  'Near Lessons' and 'You' reminded me why. Both are incredible.<BR>
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Stands~ 'The Sweetest Tune' was one of your best. Very uplifting.<BR>
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Kevin~ I hope you are doing better and family life is back to normal for Thanksgiving. 'winter on the mesa' was beautifully moving. And 'your tenderness' wow...<BR>
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t.<BR>
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 23 November 2000<P>

BK~ Be careful in the kitchen today m'lady. lol. And when I break out laughing when the stuffing is served it will be your fault!<BR>
t.
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From: Rennie Lorca<BR>
Date: 23 November 2000<P>

Congratulations with love to you. How wonderful Chris and Misti .... from Rennie and her Captain.
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From: Tara Holland<BR>
Date: 23 November 2000<P>

*Slug* ~ Thank you, it is wonderful to hear a comment on my poetry, and to know (hopefully) that it touched someone, in some way. I write with so many voices, I don't think I'd be recognized by 'style' ever. I have just been playing around in the Blender, havn't gotten too serious about it yet. It's a fantastic site! Also, your comment prompted me to re-read your submissions again. And still I enjoy them - very much - even though, true to your name, slug, you are slow in submitting very many! :-) So, a second 'Thank you' for your poetry.  <BR>
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And, yes, a peaceful Thanksgiving to you all. I am a detention officer and it's a 24/7 occupation, so I am working Thanksgiving and Christmas this year!!! AND NEXT!Good for my inmates (cause I care) bad for MY family (cause they do).  :-)<BR>
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Deep Peace of the Gentle Earth to You,<BR>
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Tara
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From: lydia wilson<BR>
Date: 23 November 2000<P>

hey there everyone, i just wanted to notify you of how great every single writer on here is. i dont have a lot of time to visit or write none the less. but once in a while i get time to peek in and see how much you all are progressing, and its amazing, but thank you for being as great as you are. and i have to say wow to madison and kevin ureda, the guppy is still flooring me everytime<BR>
suga<BR>
lydia
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From: nikki ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 23 November 2000<P>

Well, I certainly thank everyone for the welcome back.  And also thanks to those who responded to my new pieces.  Love isn't always candy and pink clouds, and I think I did a lot of good writing for that period in time, but now I think I need to vent a little more on the darker side.<BR>
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I did read a few of the newer subs, as I know I will never be able to catch up.  Stan I love The Sweetest Tune.  All of you who wrote about T-Day dinner...I've never looked forward to turkey and all the trappings so much.  Of course I didn't have any of that today.<BR>
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Gala, Terry, Kevin Gup...you never cease to amaze me with your incredible talent.  Even after being gone for so long, I still recognize the style and comfort of those I came to cherish before.<BR>
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(Sorry Kirk--I swear I am almost done...)<BR>
Misti and Chris, keep loving each other, and I expect an e-mail from you Chris as soon as you are able.  You can write to Misti. :)<BR>
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Andrew Veach-The Final Goodbye is touching.  I think I remember being there a time or two.  thank you.<BR>
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Misti--Mooing at the Moon... is great.  I can almost see myself doing it actually.  Keep up the good work. :)<BR>
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that's it for now lovebugs!  I gotta go and do something...or else this 4 day weekend is going to drive me insane!
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