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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois 
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Everyone seems to be on edge and grouchy. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Very timely post! Where do I start (I may post some now and keep adding to it)... I've felt we are all a little short with each other and it worries me....(I would suggest a group hug, but I don't think we are ready)..I've noticed this same thing at work and now I'm wondering if there isn't some cosmic force at work here....so..let's get it out in the open.... I'm bothered by a couple of things: 1.Someone is sending anonymous emails to members berating them for things they do or say 2.Egos..leave them at the door! 3.Cell phones!Don't talk while driving..drive while driving! ......more later! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
While you're at it, while you're driving don't cut me off! Wait your turn! Something does seem to be in the air, did someone drop a grouchy bomb on us? |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Who you callin' grouchy? Them's fightin' words, girl....put 'em up!! ......hehehehehe.....sorry, all of a sudden I'm feeling 'goofy'  |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
I'm not grouchy. I just like instigating problems. I thrive on chaos.  |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Maybe we're in a transition time here...growing pains or something!! I'm so glad we do get along so nicely though...wouldn't want anyone to think we were mad at each other..or that we couldn't work out our problems... |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Must be something in the air.... these days I detest my job (as well as some people I am forced to work with) I am mad at my husband but for the life of me can't tell you why. I feel deserted by one of my best friends cuz he'd rather sleep than listen (imagine that!) My brother doesn't write cuz he's too busy with his job and his web page (which is excellent btw) My youngest son who moved out and is on his own now wants to move back in cuz "life was easier" and that doesn't sit well with me. And to top off everything I think my muse died but I can't find the corpse and it STINKS!!! So....I'm not a happy camper. Maybe tomorrow will be better. One can only hope. Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Grouchy, who's grouchy? Not me. But for the rest of the ill-contents, it can be attributed to "Spring Sting"...usually hits adults as spring smashes headlong into the last throes of winter, but can attack those still in school who hide their heads in the tomes so they can get the sheepskin [well that ages me] and head out the door to be like the rest of us adults who were wishing we were back in school so we could take off for the summer. TaDa. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Has anyone noticed that all of the challenges made recently have been on very somber issues? It's pretty difficult to read so many "heavy" posts and maintain an upbeat attitude. The somber tone has overtaken this place. I can't read all of it - and I feel badly about that, because the issues are very important ones. I won't allow my mood to be affected by it, though - so the alternative for me is to avoid opening and reading works that will bring me down... |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Shawna I'm with you! I've been really hurt by someone I care very much about. I can't seem to move forward in much though going backwards is easy, and I'm trying not to do that too! STRESSED OUT! Nan, I think many have noticed. And a few attempts have been made to "cheer" things up. But to no avail. I can't read anymore depressing stuff either, even though they are important issues. I can't say for sure, I know it's affected my mood to some point, but I can't say it was all that. Sharon I think it can all be worked out, sooner or later |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Well, I'm NOT grouchy, depressed or down in the mouth.  I'm one happy camper. I love the circles of life that spin us around and make us dizzy with love of life. Have a Coca~Cola and a smile on me ! Love all of you .... I really do ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
I am agreeing with Nan, here .. We 'do' need some Silliness ... things 'have' been somber as of late ... and the issues 'are' very important, indeed ... but now that we have grown, and continue to do so ... with most picking up the challenges, it 'is' very hard to read, post after post, of heartache and heartbreak that seems never ending ... I think we do need to have some challenges on the happy side of the street, so to speak ... ...Let's get 'Silly' ..... Hugs to All .....  [This message has been edited by Pepper (edited 04-28-2000).] |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Hey, Marge is pretty dizzy from all this spinning???[This message has been edited by Nan (edited 04-28-2000).] |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
EDGEY?? GROUCHY?? What do you mean?? I'M NOT GRUMPY! Well, if I've been grumpy around here lately, I surely do apologize. I hope everything else works out for everyone else soon. On the somber issues...I've stayed away from them. I tend to brood when I read too much serious stuff. I even had to give up horror novels and serial killer novels for a while because I got too paranoid. Okay..I'm rambling maybe. I hope no one is mad because I've stayed away from the more serious issues. NAN! What do you mean we need some silliness around here? We have you.  No one could replace you. Nothing can deter a poet, for he is actuated by pure love. Who can predict his comings and goings? "Thoreau" |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Her Nani-ness ... JUST TOO COOL ! Literally, it 'feels' great. And I'm still not grouchy ! So .... Nana nana boo boo ! I can get REAL silly, but I warn you ... it's hard to turn me off. Must be the caffeine in that Coca~Cola ! Thank you for not 'dieting' me ! I like the ~Real Thing~ Or perhaps we should 'doctor' Pepper !  LOL .... now who says this place isn't FUN ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
NO DOUBT!!!!!!!!!! This seems to be a world-wide kind of thing. . . I seem to be having difficulties at work, we're all being pushed. . .and I'm tired a lot. . . and there are just too many things going on and my psyche can't TAKE IT ANY MORE!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA There!!! That feels better. . . NOW!! WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO ABOUT THIS PEOPLE?!?!?!?!?!?!? -----------------------------------------------------------------------------< !signature--> That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl [This message has been edited by Sven (edited 04-28-2000).] |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Oooooh....Marge, thank you, thank you, thank you for offering the True Nectar of the Gods...DR PEPPER. Hmm...I reckon there are several reasons for people being on edge....as I check the calendar, I can't help but notice it's near the end of the month...PMS anyone? *cackles* Also, it is time for paying bills...and nobody likes that.... And, as we near the first week of May, not only is it Cinqo de Mayo...a festival for wherever two or more Hispanics are gathered, but also the GREAT CONJUNCTION of the major planets. Holst, anyone? Alicat, the Persnikitty |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
It bugs me to know that with all the members we have, so few take advantage of the discussion forums! It would be nice to see some of the newer people over here....I say let's invite them...every time you reply to a poem, ask them to come to Alley for a discussion!!! |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
What's bugging me???? Well for starters push up bras that don't come with the "push", child safety tops that you have to have a child open, spineless weasels that send me e-mails with no names, when my phone rings and there's no one there, and finally when it rains all week except on my day off....yep that about covers it.... And Marge.....You are way to silly and we love ya that way [This message has been edited by Butterflies_dont_cry (edited 04-28-2000).] |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, I, for one, am not grouchy and I resent anyone who calls me grouchy. I REFUSE to be considered grouchy! If there's anything that really gets under my skin it's someone who calls me grouchy when I'm not! How dare anyone refer to me as grouchy! I do everything I can to be non-grouchy and what recognition do I get for it? This is sickening to me. I'd better stop while I still have my pleasing disposition else I might actually become GROUCHY!!! [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 04-28-2000).] |
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Alwye
Moderator
Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Yes, I'm guilty of having the grouchy bug myself.. Someone I care a lot about has been hurting me (well, several actually), my classes at school are insanely boring and I wonder why I'm even there, my family is pretty apathetic, I have so much swirling in my brain and no one I feel I can trust with it, for gosh sakes, even my doggie is sick! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Okay, breathe Krista...take it one day at a time..things will get better..or they could get worse...ah! Does anybody know of an 'off' button for thoughts? I'm in dire need of one.....  *Krista Knutson* "Lonliness is the human condition." *Mark Twain, in the book "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"* |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
My last post before hiatus... I was a bit grouchy at one point, and I owe an apology to PdV. The child abuse challenge...I never meant to come across as attacking you, never meant to cause bickering... I am sorry. Marie~ |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
You never need to apologize to me!! I'm so easy, I get over stuff all the time..I don't stay grouchy long.. HEY! We need those Groucho glasses..with the big nose and moustaches...!!! |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
I get grouchy when I don't get enough sleep (like tomorrow because I am still here at this ungodly hour...no time to be here for a long time and I HAVE to catch up). Generally I have been in a good mood lately, spring is here!! The sun is shining, the weather is warming and ball season is upon me. *jumping with excitement* *moving over to sit beside Mike...whispering soothing words of comfort in his ear while stroking his beautiful white hair* There now love, no one said you were grouchy. We all love you and think you are fun to be around (stiffling a yawn). Marge....girl your circles are dizzying me (I'm blonde and have enough trouble with being dizzy already) Would you mind terribly sitting for a moment?...lol. I love this place!!!!!!! And all you fabulous people. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
It must be in the air world wide I think!! Things ain't no picnic in the land Down Under too. I feel left out of everything, misunderstood, and simply HATE being accused of things I am not!! Innuendo and snide comments really hurt me! I have spent the last 2 years of my life becoming a better person, pushing out the bad, and replacing with good and love. And for anyone to think I am NOT what I APPEAR to be, really hurts me. I've finally reached this wonderful plateau in my life, and it's like certain people are trying to hack it away, make it crumble,, so I will fall again. No way! I won't let 'em. I wouldn't say I was grouchy either, more 'confused and hurt' than anything else. And now I feel a bit better for having deburdened myself  A heart and soul are not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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PoohBear24 Junior Member
since 2000-04-24
Posts 18Tampa, FL. |
Well, I must agree that there is a grouchiness going around, you can even maybe just say people are on edge as of late. Maybe it is something in the air, in the solor system, being the end of April, beginning of May, so many personal problems with everyone, etc. Who knows for sure?! Everyone is dealing with something different, some maybe closely alike...and there are MANY people who have not been effected as well. I can not say that I have not had my share lately, for I have, but it is how we deal with it that can make it better or worse! Right? We can choose to be grouchy or not, that choice is ours...but moods effect other people. One person can be having a bad day and be around a group of people who are not, and then begin to go over things in their life and say 'Hey...(fill in the blank)" So, I for one, do not want to bring others into a grouchy or snappy mood, so I (from this moment on) will keep my grouchiness aside, and only direct it at my pillows This is all of course, in my own diluted opinion!Finish your beer--There are sober people in China! |
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StarrGazer Senior Member
since 2000-03-05
Posts 679Texas |
* passing out anti-grouch pills 0Oo0Oo* (well as creative of grouch pills as my keyboard will let me LOL) Sorry that everyone is having a bad, day ,week, month, year, whatever the case may be .. (((((((hugzzz))))))) as for me I think someone slipped silly pills in my PEPSI,(everyone knows PEPSI is better than coke OR Dr Pepper hehe) and I must say it is a welcome change! Hope you all start feeling better soon... big smiles |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Grumble -- yeah -- I came into Passions,and just fell in love with the place, then all the sad morbid issues, of which I dontated to the cause. But, I was getting where I just could not face opening another pain filled story. It is nice to open a cheerful poem full of hope and dreams ---) This alley is pretty cool! I will come back in more often and see what y'all are gabbing about --- You can call me the voyeur of the alley --) I think Alicat's bringing xangel's IAM challenge was a great help. It is nice to get to know people. And, most certainly relieved some stress. UNGRUMLBLE netswan |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Well....I could grumble and gritch and complain and stuff...but what's the point? My back is more screwed than a porn star, I'm about as wealthy as a tick, and, yet again, bills are due... But ya know what? I don't care!!! I'm gonna get on that Greyhound bus and have me an ADVENTURE!!! *bounces around room then falls over cussing* Damn back again...bleah. Life is truly what you make it...make mine a stuffed crust pizza with Dr. Pepper, true Nectar of the Gods...right next to COFFEE!!!! Oh, coffee, you love me like no sheep can..first thing in the morning, inside and out...um...DOH!! Alicat, the Kilted Persnikitty |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
ROFL at Alicat (the sheep thing is hilarious). I think I'm finally getting over my mad. Actually laughed today and it felt sooooo gooood!!! Anyway, I think a hug may be in order so here it is ((((HUG)))) ((((HUG))))) (((((HUG))))) AND (((((HUGS))))) TO EVERYBODY!!!!!! Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Ali you crack me up! Thanks for the HUGS Shawna!! Lisa, someone will always try to bring ya down hon. You're a strong person if you don't let their pettiness change your mood! You go for it HON! I'm proud of what you're doing! You deserve happiness ~Hugs~ so ya think we've aired this out enough we can get over the grouchies? I seriously think something is in the air, man oh man, it has spread like wild fire! If we start cheerful, spread smile, heck, that spreads like wild fire too! So let's put the frown upside down!  |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Well my opinion is it is a computer virus...yep "Grouchy"...don't open it!!!LOL!! I am an optismistic person and try to uplift others...I wish there was something I could do to help each one of you...I wish I could give you each a BIG HUG!!!! |
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LoveBug
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
I think the problem is that we all need a LOVEBUG like this in our lives...  Hehehe! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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bobbycat Member
since 2000-02-06
Posts 233USA |
LMAO at Alicat!!!!! And I will agree with him on the planetary thing.....it's affecting everyone down here in the Lone Star state, too!!! And we're usually such a *friendly* bunch!! Hope everyone feels better soon! Christina =^..^= |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Well, I confess I've been on edge lately as my life unraveled at its seams. The only thing I hold onto these days in a city new to me is my 5 year old daughter, cat, 2 birds and 3 goldfish. My husband abandoned us just walked out that door after 7 years I had reason to biatch galore. I've overcome some of the pain thru this poetry family of friends it has eased the soul & cleared the mind of memories of once upon a time. The grouchy in me has gone away living a life now day to day. Time shall tell what beholds for our destiny as each dawn brings new challenges and a stronger bond between a mommi and her treasured baby. Coco Hmm..that felt good getting all that out Thank you my friends |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Coco I'm really sorry to hear that! I'm glad you're getting it out of your system though. I can relate to feeling so devestated. I don't know your situation, but I hope it's peaceful for you now. I hope you can find much happiness for yourself and your daughter. I know it's not easy. If you ever wanna talk about it, you can always give me an email. I've sort of been through a situation like that. Feel free to talk with me if you need an ear! I'll keep you and your daughter in my prayers! |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
What's bugging me (currently)??? People who try to please other people, at the expense of someone else. People pleasers!! Thanks, I feel better now. Macy |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
Iam NOT grouchy and will beat the snot out of ANYONE who says otherwise. Are we clear !!??!! [supressing smirk] No one ever listened themselves into trouble. |
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Bec Member
since 2001-02-23
Posts 475Canberra |
There is one very simple solution to grouchiness... Winnie The Pooh... Winnie The Pooh is never flustered, he has friends like Tigger who are never grouchy, and Pooh says things like "nobody can be uncheered with a balloon". So who's for Winnie The Pooh?? And who wants balloons?? Bec The past is a foreign country - they do things differently there ~ Unknown |
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Fee Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 381Melbourne, Australia |
I have the answer everyone needs. CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE AND YES MORE CHOCOLATE :MMMGOOD HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Expressions, |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
"Winnie The Pooh is never flustered, he has friends like Tigger who are never grouchy, and Pooh says things like "nobody can be uncheered with a balloon"." With all due respect to Tigger ..... He is only the second best tiger in comic strip history ... Mr. Hobbes blows Tigger outta the water. No one ever listened themselves into trouble. [This message has been edited by The Lonely Stranger (edited 11-29-2001).] |
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ShyStarz New Member
since 2001-10-29
Posts 1ohio,USA |
I'm not grouchy all the time... lol yuh know everyone has there "days". And one of my friends is ALWAYS grouch yuh know, but no one heard that from me! lol And um .. yeah ... I forget whut else I was gonna say. .. don't chu hate that? Yeah I do! And school is boring... yup well Peace ¤ShyStarz¤ I didn't do it, |
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Apachecat906 Member
since 2001-09-04
Posts 217Michigan, USA |
I have to agree with you LonelyStranger... There will never be another cat like Hobbes. Calvin is one lucky guy. And as far as that goes, I'm feeling a bit like Eyeore these days. HO HUM, maybe Ill go out and buy myself a balloon. |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
"I have to agree with you LonelyStranger... There will never be another cat like Hobbes. Calvin is one lucky guy." Which reminds me ... Santa Claws will be here soon  No one ever listened themselves into trouble. |
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