Markymark
BSB Addict
Hello Boys. Did ya miss me? Sorry to be gone so long, but the ol girl had work to do and it just took longer than I expected. But I'm back now, and I'm watchin' ya! Holiday Greetings and Blessings on us all!![Thumbup :thumbup: :thumbup:](/images/smilies/modern/thumbup.gif)
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Hello Boys. Did ya miss me? Sorry to be gone so long, but the ol girl had work to do and it just took longer than I expected. But I'm back now, and I'm watchin' ya! Holiday Greetings and Blessings on us all!![]()
In going through my message board, I found several citizens of Forum land had expressed concern/interest in my whereabouts/wellbeing. Please allow me a few moments to give those interested a short summary.
First, let me say that all is well with my husband Carl, our sons, and our parents. All of Carl's people are quite well and excited at the start of another Holiday season. My mother is as well as can be expected, although her health has steadily declined since my father's death on Oct. of 2007. Her emotional condition has suffered the most, but she is loved, and loves us in return. I myself am well, no more heart attacks, but some gout, severe sleep apnea, Carpal Tunnel, blah blah blah! Social Security is reviewing my case to determine eligibility for reinstating Disability, blah blah blah!
The main reason for my sudden departure had more to do with politics than anything else. As a newly baptized Democrat, I felt the need to become involved in the advancement of my new party's agenda, and so began doing fundraising for the overturn of Prop 8, and the repeal of DADT. I also spent time working to elect Gavin Newsome, a man I admire and respect. "Two out of three ain't bad," but as one of 18,000 couples who were able to legally tie the knot in California, I will not stop fighting until we win the right to marry for ALL people everywhere!
I am thrilled to have this opportunity to rejoin my friends here in Forumland, and want to take this moment to tell you how much I have missed you and how glad I am to be able to wish you all Blessings and Peace in this Holiday Season, and to say "Thank You" for all you have been and still are to me!
In going through my message board, I found several citizens of Forum land had expressed concern/interest in my whereabouts/wellbeing. Please allow me a few moments to give those interested a short summary.
First, let me say that all is well with my husband Carl, our sons, and our parents. All of Carl's people are quite well and excited at the start of another Holiday season. My mother is as well as can be expected, although her health has steadily declined since my father's death on Oct. of 2007. Her emotional condition has suffered the most, but she is loved, and loves us in return. I myself am well, no more heart attacks, but some gout, severe sleep apnea, Carpal Tunnel, blah blah blah! Social Security is reviewing my case to determine eligibility for reinstating Disability, blah blah blah!
The main reason for my sudden departure had more to do with politics than anything else. As a newly baptized Democrat, I felt the need to become involved in the advancement of my new party's agenda, and so began doing fundraising for the overturn of Prop 8, and the repeal of DADT. I also spent time working to elect Gavin Newsome, a man I admire and respect. "Two out of three ain't bad," but as one of 18,000 couples who were able to legally tie the knot in California, I will not stop fighting until we win the right to marry for ALL people everywhere!
I am thrilled to have this opportunity to rejoin my friends here in Forumland, and want to take this moment to tell you how much I have missed you and how glad I am to be able to wish you all Blessings and Peace in this Holiday Season, and to say "Thank You" for all you have been and still are to me!
The main reason for my sudden departure had more to do with politics than anything else. As a newly baptized Democrat, I felt the need to become involved in the advancement of my new party's agenda, and so began doing fundraising for the overturn of Prop 8, and the repeal of DADT.
Welcome back your majesty! Your gentle grace and sunny disposition have been greatly missed. I'm so glad to have you back with us once more. Many blessings upon you and your loved ones this Christmas season.
Welcome back Markymark. You, along with Slim and Jayman, are among the original "stars" of the forum. As 2010 draws to a close, as does David's time on Broke Straight Boys, it is nice to see so many of the original forum members back to "ring out the old", and hopefully ring in the new.
And a 'shout out' to Tampa, as well. You've been absent from the forum too long. Your sunny disposition and always optimistic views have been missed here. I sure hope that you will be contributing more often.![]()