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Post by Onjel on May 5, 2005 8:16:41 GMT -5
Today's "Patti Post" is not from the ScoopMe Archives but is three vignettes from her first convention report (Cleveland, April 2003). It can be read in it's entirety on the website--found under "articles." She attended with her niece Alys. (Oh my, Patti had a niece she went to convention with---so clearly the family knew of at least part of her fandom.) For the full story of how, in the end, Patti did manage to secure tickets to the dinner (for far less than $6000, you can read the entire report.) The next excerpt is from the Saturday Q&A session: And the last one is from the Sunday autograph session: These are priceless! Thanks for these, Sue!
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Post by Sara on May 5, 2005 8:41:42 GMT -5
Yeah, me, too. I had the impulse to IM her about a couple of different things today...but, no. And at least once I thought, as I ran to post something, that Patti would get a kick out of this. But, no. And...dammit, I'd just started her on my favorite list of books. Never did get to discuss the latest Thursday Next with her, or the end of Season 3 of Alias. *sigh* I was thinking of her last night during Alias, myself. And at least once or twice over the past few days it's hit me that I'll never know if she liked Carter Beats the Devil or the mysteries I'd suggested. Dammit pretty much covers it for me as well.
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Post by Shan on May 5, 2005 9:19:21 GMT -5
[shadow=pink,left,300] PATTI FOREVER!!! [/shadow]
Though I am stunned by her loss; I feel that Patti will live forever in the spirit and enthusiasm of this board, and in the love of all her family and friends.
GAIL
So she will. It's nice to see you again, Gail.
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Post by SpringSummers on May 5, 2005 9:50:39 GMT -5
Today's "Patti Post" is not from the ScoopMe Archives but is three vignettes from her first convention report (Cleveland, April 2003). It can be read in it's entirety on the website--found under "articles." She attended with her niece Alys. (Oh my, Patti had a niece she went to convention with---so clearly the family knew of at least part of her fandom.) For the full story of how, in the end, Patti did manage to secure tickets to the dinner (for far less than $6000, you can read the entire report.) The next excerpt is from the Saturday Q&A session: And the last one is from the Sunday autograph session: Loved this - thank you, Sue.
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Post by Sue on May 5, 2005 10:28:40 GMT -5
BTW, FYI---I'm doing the quoting of Patti just because it is something I can DO. I'm sure it will wear off, but right now it's therapy for me.
But I thought maybe I needed to say that I feel no "ownership" of all of Patti's previous posts. Meaning: anybody who wants to search out stuff she has written (I know one of the things I'm hoping to happen upon is our first exchange.) should feel free to do so---it's not like I'm gonna say, "hey, that was my idea."
So--no expectations of anyone else, but no proprietary interest either.
Maybe I'm "over-communicating", just didn't want any misunderstandings.
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Post by Onjel on May 5, 2005 10:31:12 GMT -5
BTW, FYI---I'm doing the quoting of Patti just because it is something I can DO. I'm sure it will wear off, but right now it's therapy for me. But I thought maybe I needed to say that I feel no "ownership" of all of Patti's previous posts. Meaning: anybody who wants to search out stuff she has written (I know one of the things I'm hoping to happen upon is our first exchange.) should feel free to do so---it's not like I'm gonna say, "hey, that was my idea." So--no expectations of anyone else, but no proprietary interest either. Maybe I'm "over-communicating", just didn't want any misunderstandings. None from me. I appreciate what you are doing, and assume everyone else does too.
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on May 5, 2005 10:42:54 GMT -5
BTW, FYI---I'm doing the quoting of Patti just because it is something I can DO. I'm sure it will wear off, but right now it's therapy for me. But I thought maybe I needed to say that I feel no "ownership" of all of Patti's previous posts. Meaning: anybody who wants to search out stuff she has written (I know one of the things I'm hoping to happen upon is our first exchange.) should feel free to do so---it's not like I'm gonna say, "hey, that was my idea." So--no expectations of anyone else, but no proprietary interest either. Maybe I'm "over-communicating", just didn't want any misunderstandings. Sue, I appreciate your doing this for us. It's a nice way to remember Patti. {{{Sue}}}
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Post by RAKSHA on May 5, 2005 10:49:02 GMT -5
So she will. It's nice to see you again, Gail. I've been visiting the LOST boards...But when I posted thoughts about last night's episode, I had no idea Patti had died. I saw some reference to posts about her (that's how my brain interpreted the reference) and assumed she'd passed a huge number of posts or done something else outstanding for S3. Since she was always doing outstanding things for this site, it didn't hit me...Then later, after an email (thanx, Sue), learned the horrible truth.
Sue, and anyone else - what about collecting any particularly striking, memorable, or typical Patti-posts and putting them on a Patti Memorial thread that is solely for her stuff - anyone could do the collecting. Some care should be given in selecting which posts; because she was so involved in this site, and did so much and posted so often; the board just shines with her...Still can't believe she's gone. Forever here, though...Forever here.
GAIL
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Post by Lola m on May 5, 2005 12:23:06 GMT -5
Today's "Patti Post" is not from the ScoopMe Archives but is three vignettes from her first convention report (Cleveland, April 2003). It can be read in it's entirety on the website--found under "articles." She attended with her niece Alys. (Oh my, Patti had a niece she went to convention with---so clearly the family knew of at least part of her fandom.) For the full story of how, in the end, Patti did manage to secure tickets to the dinner (for far less than $6000, you can read the entire report.) The next excerpt is from the Saturday Q&A session: And the last one is from the Sunday autograph session: I'm loving your "Patti posts", Sue! I went back and re-read her combined Houston con report and my memories last night. Good memories.
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Post by Riff on May 5, 2005 13:39:59 GMT -5
[shadow=pink,left,300] PATTI FOREVER!!! [/shadow]
Though I am stunned by her loss; I feel that Patti will live forever in the spirit and enthusiasm of this board, and in the love of all her family and friends.
GAIL
Eetah. {{smile}} I was just thinking that Patti encouraged me to be more involved with the board – Graphic Content, Secret Santa, moderating the Jossverse thread – she drew me more deeply into the S3.
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Post by Sue on May 5, 2005 15:03:36 GMT -5
Pre-emptive proposal. Somewhere down the line, in the far, far, future there will eventually be a break-down in communication/understanding somewhere along the line. I suggest we work the concept of "What Would Patti Do" somewhere into our board FAQ/rules/etiquette/oral history/whatever. As in "step away from the posting button; take a deep breath and ask yourself: WWPD?" Maybe just the thought will keep the wolves at bay. Sorry, I can only go so long without: I miss Patti. Edit: we could have buttons!
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Post by SpringSummers on May 5, 2005 15:15:05 GMT -5
Pre-emptive proposal. Somewhere down the line, in the far, far, future there will eventually be a break-down in communication/understanding somewhere along the line. I suggest we work the concept of "What Would Patti Do" somewhere into our board FAQ/rules/etiquette/oral history/whatever. As in "step away from the posting button; take a deep breath and ask yourself: WWPD?" Maybe just the thought will keep the wolves at bay. Sorry, I can only go so long without: I miss Patti. Edit: we could have buttons! I love the concept of WWPD. In fact, I've been trying to use it already.
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Post by Cal on May 5, 2005 15:39:03 GMT -5
Pre-emptive proposal. Somewhere down the line, in the far, far, future there will eventually be a break-down in communication/understanding somewhere along the line. I suggest we work the concept of "What Would Patti Do" somewhere into our board FAQ/rules/etiquette/oral history/whatever. As in "step away from the posting button; take a deep breath and ask yourself: WWPD?" Maybe just the thought will keep the wolves at bay. Sorry, I can only go so long without: I miss Patti. Edit: we could have buttons! {{{Sue}}} I miss Patti, too. I keep going back to look at old posts and IM's I had off her. I like the idea of WWPD.
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Post by Onjel on May 5, 2005 15:48:04 GMT -5
Pre-emptive proposal. Somewhere down the line, in the far, far, future there will eventually be a break-down in communication/understanding somewhere along the line. I suggest we work the concept of "What Would Patti Do" somewhere into our board FAQ/rules/etiquette/oral history/whatever. As in "step away from the posting button; take a deep breath and ask yourself: WWPD?" Maybe just the thought will keep the wolves at bay. That sounds like a smart idea. No apologies necessary, sweetie. I know. Even though I am not a long-time poster, I lurked for quite a while and I miss her, too. Edit: we could have buttons![/quote]
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Post by Rachael on May 5, 2005 15:50:25 GMT -5
I love the concept of WWPD. In fact, I've been trying to use it already. I can honestly say that I have used it already.
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