From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 14 July 2007<P>

I've only been here since April 2001, but it's such a huge part of my life :)
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1682">Ever</a><BR>
Date: 14 July 2007<P>

man, you guys are rude. did you not see bp comment and say hello? if this was a room of guests you'd all be considered bad ones. all this talk about old timers...well bp is one. way to go on the respect there blenderites. <BR>
<BR>
i'd have said hello, had i logged in prior to today. <BR>
<BR>
hey bp...you've got a classic poetry style that is easy and thought provoking to read. write on.
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 14 July 2007<P>

Rude? i can live with that :) Hi!
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">rennielorca</a><BR>
Date: 14 July 2007<P>

darwin, you got me curious with your question. I checked. I've been at blender in one form or another since 1997. First front page: <a href="http://www.loveblender.com/1998may/works/indecision.html">http://www.loveblender.com/1998may/works/indecision.html</a> and second was: <a href="http://www.loveblender.com/1998june/works/lostsoul.html">http://www.loveblender.com/1998june/works/lostsoul.html</a> and I was hooked with this evolving community. Since my first visits to Blender I've had some time away for travel and serious illness, but I enjoyed Misti's hardhitting style, and posts by others enough to drag myself back in as often as possible. b.k. was here early in various pens. There was a time when many old blenderites would post in unknown pens to try and confuse others for fun and/or some aggravation. I decided to narrow the posts down to one account (but all the "voices") when Kirk gave us individual accounts. Years ago, I was goaded to post in the first place so I would "do something" with some unused lines I had stuffed in folders here and there. Probably better that I never used many of them, but they are mine, and I can and do rewrite them at times. Indecision was written as a wish just days before Capt walked into my life. Lost Soulmate was written while I was waiting for an ambulance to take my deceased husband away...written as a way to cope at a very traumatic time, I guess. Without spelling life out in graphic details to some hometown "support group" at the time, Blender and the Blenderites became a very supportive corner to retreat to when I truly needed it. I feel it has been just that for many more here. Sorry I missed him...(((bp))) knows we love him. Checking back...who had time or the mind to welcome vishal's rare appearance? I'm six months behind on reading here, but be warned, I'll kiss each asp as I get to it ...... Rennie
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">rennielorca</a><BR>
Date: 14 July 2007<P>

Star of David, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.07.14.01.26.17832">Come Back</a>:<BR>
"You should not have let me go." just turned me inside out again with some old memories. I can always relate to your works from the depth you pull them from, so that I deeply appreciate what you write ...... Rennie
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">rennielorca</a><BR>
Date: 14 July 2007<P>

Savannah Haze, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.07.14.01.00.15460">Pretty Girl (Not A)</a>:<BR>
we all need someone to devour us with their eyes...words, even touch, are not always enough from our real lover. Heartbreaking work, (((Savannah))) ...... Rennie
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">rennielorca</a><BR>
Date: 14 July 2007<P>

abogadalbny, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.07.12.22.28.25476">Leavemebe.</a>:<BR>
oh, if we could just get words and feelings on evenkeel instead of keelhauling us. Powerful images there, abogada ...... Rennie
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 14 July 2007<P>

Thanks Rennie, your words mean so much...
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 14 July 2007<P>

I started writing here September of 2000 with my first ever printed poems in the October issue and then my very 1st front page was the November issue with Kirk choosing;<BR>
<BR>
 <a href="http://loveblender.com/2000november/works/kiss.html.">http://loveblender.com/2000november/works/kiss.html.</a><BR>
<BR>
I still remember the rush of that first writing being put on this page.  Ninety eight percent of my work is done with bk as the moniker, written for one person. (Kisses Darlin!)<BR>
<BR>
Thanks to Kirk we have a fantastic place to read and write. We have volcanic action here. The earth rumbles and takes away but then the ocean brings back those land-lubbers and high fliers that have to see what's going on in the "Blender of Love" on a daily basis.<BR>
<BR>
This place and you all are special to me in lots of ways.<BR>
<BR>
Thanks Darwin for reminding us all.<BR>
<BR>
bk
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">rennielorca</a><BR>
Date: 14 July 2007<P>

<a href="http://www.loveblender.com/2000november/works/kiss.html">http://www.loveblender.com/2000november/works/kiss.html</a> for b.k. ... "puny" still? Been dealing with a miserable ear for a week with weather not cooperating. I've decided to beat it by staying up around the clock so I don't wake up too hot or too cold. You take care ...... Rens
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 14 July 2007<P>

Hmmm, I've been here since 2001, I think.  I thought maybe a little earlier, but I did lurk for a good while before posting.<BR>
<BR>
It always makes me smile when people drop in.  It's been a pleasure getting to write and read with you all.<BR>
<BR>
*raises coffee mug*  Here's to many more postings! :-)
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 14 July 2007<P>

Ali, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.07.14.08.09.31464">His</a>:<BR>
This is great, I enjoyed it
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 14 July 2007<P>

aparajita~<BR>
<BR>
Thank you for your lovely compliment! I lvoe word games, too. :-)  <BR>
<BR>
Star of David~<BR>
<BR>
Thank you for what you said about those two ieces.  You've made me smile!! :-)
<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1540">hairdiva</a><BR>
Date: 14 July 2007<P>

Ali, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.07.14.08.09.31464">His</a>: I truly am not a stalker, but your every entry touches me deeply.  This one included.  Well done. And if you are crazy, then put my name on that list, too.<BR>
<BR>
Rennie!!!  Glad to see you here!!  <BR>
<BR>
bp, sorry to have not welcomed you back in a timely manner.  Welcome back, don't go!<BR>
<BR>
As if there's a choice.  For me, there is simply not.  This site is part of my every day.  I had two laptops stolen a while back, and all could think of was: need new computer.  Loveblender.  Loveblender.  Loveblender.  I've said it before, but this site sustains me from the inside.  I've run late for work because I couldn't pull myself away.  Speaking of which.....<BR>
<BR>
Gotta go!<BR>

<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=23">Kirk</a><BR>
Date: 14 July 2007<P>

Hey gang<BR>
<BR>
Blender running late, as usual.<BR>
<BR>
Let's see, I've been here since... hmmm, well late 1993 according to <a href="http://loveblender.com/history.html">http://loveblender.com/history.html</a><BR>
<BR>
Based on <a href="http://loveblender.com/savedcomments.html">http://loveblender.com/savedcomments.html</a> -- started getting feedback in '95.<BR>

<HR>
From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=69">Savannah Haze</a><BR>
Date: 14 July 2007<P>

I've been skulking around on and off since May 2001, depending on where I am in life.  I won't drop by for awhile, but when I do it's always like meeting back up with an old friend.  
<HR>