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salin

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53. I feel the same. It's like I know you... but I don't...

Thu Jul 24, 2014, 11:50 PM

Jul 2014

Over the years I have read many sites regularly - and participated on some regularly... for a while. There is at least one that I have read as long as I have participated at DU (Jan of 2002 for me), but have not been a participant.

I had no idea I would still be a participant (albeit a rather quiet one.) Even when I don't participate I scan LBN and GD when I start the day and before I end the day.

Who'd of thought it?

I wonder if RainDog knew/appreciated how many people felt connected to her in that way "It's like I know you, but I don't..." and in that space of "knowing" had an effect on many, many people. I hope she knew.

Peace to RainDog - and peace to you - and the added perspective of the uniqueness of this community that has become part of our lives for more than a decade.

And ya - I pretty much know that if we hung out in person for a couple of ours - it would be a pretty cool and appreciated conversation!

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I've been here since 2001... and I expect I'll be here the rest of my life. [View all] trumad Jul 2014 OP

... Liberal Jesus Freak Jul 2014 #1

I've been here since early 2002, and, well, I know people will NOT care when I go. HuckleB Jul 2014 #2

Huckle... you one of the good guys! trumad Jul 2014 #5

LOL! I'm glad you think so... HuckleB Jul 2014 #8

My input is kind of haphazard. trumad Jul 2014 #11

Indeed. Same here. HuckleB Jul 2014 #13

i would miss you immensely. mopinko Jul 2014 #47

Sweet post. cyberswede Jul 2014 #3

Me too! I've been here since 2001. Can't pull myself away. calimary Jul 2014 #78

I don't believe it's too much, only love can conquer hate. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #4

I hear you, my dear trumad... CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2014 #6

I kind of wish we'd have a big convention type get-together trumad Jul 2014 #9

I would go too. CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2014 #10

that's such a great idea! BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2014 #35

Back At You Trumad - Been Here - Under Different Name - Since 2001 cantbeserious Jul 2014 #7

Now youve got me wondering who your earlier alter egos were Armstead Jul 2014 #59

Likewise, Tru salin Jul 2014 #12

Salin... trumad Jul 2014 #17

I feel the same. It's like I know you... but I don't... salin Jul 2014 #53

RainDog's death has really upset me malaise Jul 2014 #14

It has upset me also Mojorabbit Jul 2014 #51

glad your break was temporary, Trumad fishwax Jul 2014 #15

Fish.. trumad Jul 2014 #19

I'd drink to that, trumad fishwax Jul 2014 #27

Night for reflecting, eh, trumad. Skidmore Jul 2014 #16

Yes it is.... trumad Jul 2014 #21

I get what you are saying Ruby the Liberal Jul 2014 #18

Yep---made me think that we are a community for sure. trumad Jul 2014 #22

You're one of my favorites alcibiades_mystery Jul 2014 #20

Let's talk about a meet-up/convention of DUrs in the near future. I'd go, it beats my class reunion monmouth3 Jul 2014 #23

For damn sure would beat a class reunion. Divernan Jul 2014 #29

I would have to fly in to wherever it is but that would be an adventure for me. We must monmouth3 Jul 2014 #31

I've been here since 2003, but my post count doesn't show it. I will be here until I keel catbyte Jul 2014 #24

Congratulations on your family's milestone of your daughter Cha Jul 2014 #25

I've been here since 2001 or 2002. I too expect to be here intheozone Jul 2014 #26

I'll be here with you as long as I can rurallib Jul 2014 #28

Trumad, I don't post much but I read all your posts and Raven Jul 2014 #30

I signed up 3 persons after you (5176 - 5179) KG Jul 2014 #32

Time flies, doesn't it? n2doc Jul 2014 #33

Pour me a glass, I'm feeling a bit emotional too Crewleader Jul 2014 #34

Fond of you too ya daft bastid. nolabear Jul 2014 #36

I thought this was going to one of those "trumad" posts, but apparently it wasn't.... madinmaryland Jul 2014 #37

Mad ... no matter our smack talk... you're one of the best... trumad Jul 2014 #40

Love you, too, trumad... TygrBright Jul 2014 #38

I dig you Trumad... Texasgal Jul 2014 #39

Been here since 2001 also. Triana Jul 2014 #41

I may not be your favorite, but you're one of mine. MADem Jul 2014 #42

Like most families, DU is great and frustrating. progressoid Jul 2014 #43

I've been here a little over a year. Half-Century Man Jul 2014 #44

Oh, trumad. Hekate Jul 2014 #45

I really curious as to what kind of wine? mackerel Jul 2014 #46

a cheap wine called Middle Sister trumad Jul 2014 #67

Thoughtful gift! pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #69

I saw that in Raley's the other day and wonder about the wine. I was trying to mackerel Jul 2014 #83

Not really sure where it was made... trumad Jul 2014 #86

Love most of yous too. Eom. libnnc Jul 2014 #48

Trumad, I don't know if you like me or not - I know I pissed you off royally a few years back. scarletwoman Jul 2014 #49

"I'll be here the rest of my life." Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2014 #50

I can't remember who said that years ago, "I expect I'll be here the rest of my life." Major Hogwash Jul 2014 #52

I hear you. I will probably be the same. I have met a lot of really good people and plan seabeyond Jul 2014 #54

I've been here since peabody Jul 2014 #55

Not sure if I'm included in that some davidthegnome Jul 2014 #56

... Solly Mack Jul 2014 #57

I'll be right here with you, Trumad! woodsprite Jul 2014 #58

"not all men" hfojvt Jul 2014 #60

There is a lot of memories here for sure Armstead Jul 2014 #61

I've been here on and off since then Demobrat Jul 2014 #62

Been here since 2004, ten years now. texanwitch Jul 2014 #63

FSU is my alma mater. Iris Jul 2014 #64

Cigar and a Bottle of wine? Enthusiast Jul 2014 #65

yep, what a long onethatcares Jul 2014 #66

I've been here since the spring of 2001 deutsey Jul 2014 #68

Its its a huge milestone in our lives too Peacetrain Jul 2014 #70

GO BUCKEYES!!! underpants Jul 2014 #71

Yeah same here. Rex Jul 2014 #72

Congrats on your daughter's pending new phase BumRushDaShow Jul 2014 #73

My virtual dysfunctional family too. redwitch Jul 2014 #74

You are well loved here. Jamastiene Jul 2014 #75

It is so hard when they leave the nest... redstatebluegirl Jul 2014 #76

Hey plcdude Jul 2014 #77

May you live to be 100 and sane. R. Daneel Olivaw Jul 2014 #79

Fuck it, I think we all love some of you too! /nt dballance Jul 2014 #80

Love you too brother in democratic electrons, no joke. mahina Jul 2014 #81

I've been around since February of 2001. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2014 #82

Floyd Mayweather, Jr., H2O Man Jul 2014 #84

Good to have you around! csziggy Jul 2014 #85