Okay, I know, I'm slow to post, but to be fair to myself, you people wore me out! I had a wonderful time in Albany, and did things that surprised me, considering my shy and demure nature!
First, I would like to thank Ed for being a perfect gentleman and a considerate host. I now have a new friend in New Jersey. I'm also very happy that you and Patti have found each other, Ed; I think you've met your match!
Second, to Jen and Pete: thank you for inviting me to your gathering. I was nervous for maybe 5 minutes, but then I jumped in with both feet (is that a bad thing to say in this crowd?) and felt completely welcome, safe, and cared for by you two.
To Shem the Penman and Nightfall, it was a pleasure meeting both of you. I hope to see you soon at another gathering.
I could go on like this, but then my post would be pages long, so I'll just say that it was a great experience meeting everyone.
And now, the LIST, and why people are on it:
Tickled-doyoulikebirds?-ToDeath
NJ-Iwasthefirstonetosuckyourtoes-Jen
Guitar-I'llgetthelotionandthehairbrush-PeteTklr
DV-I'mnotfeelingthelove,playingkeyboardonmysides-NC
QB-it'sallaboutthelove,callingCodeBlewonmybelly-Weaver
Mi-justhadmynailsdone,they'resosilky,letmeshowyou!-mi
Dj-I'mnewatthis,notstoppingunlessyousayit!-skiz
Dave-countingmyribs,pleasestopohmasteroftheuniverse-2112
Ven-butyousaidbiteme!-ray1
Ven-buttheyaskedmetoassistwithyou!-raya
Guip-doyoulikeraspberries?-393
Maison-ice!that'swhatweneed!-D
and last, but by no means least:
Myriads-thatseemstobeworking,keepdoingthat-The Tzar! ;-)
By the way, each and every time I said "F*** you!" I said it with love!
Thank you all for making my first gathering so memorable--and next time, I WILL be a 'ler at least part of the time!
lite aka nofuntotickle