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Post by Julia, wrought iron-y on May 3, 2005 12:58:11 GMT -5
{{{Jan}}} It's been the same for me - the tearing. Patti was (I'm having trouble saying 'was) such a beautiful person - inside and out. What a tribute this site is to her humanity! I'm with Shan on doing what it takes to keep us all together and build on what Patti and Vlad and the original S'cubies have started. I was thinking about what a blessing all of you N'ubies have been. Like babies, you have breathed new life and excitement into the place. A lot of that is because of Patti's devotion to our S'cubie home and how she made it such a welcoming haven. Eee bloody well tah. Julia, trying to get stuff taken care of so I can go look at flowers
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Post by Sara on May 3, 2005 13:21:20 GMT -5
I can't speak for everyone and I'm not speaking officially here, either, but I just wanted to let everyone know that I want us all to stay together and keep this wonderful place the haven it always has been. Also, especially now, we need to make sure we still have S'cubiefest. Me, I'll do whatever it takes. *hugs you all hard* Absolutely. Patti would haunt each and every one of us for the rest of our days if we didn't do everything possible to make sure the S3 keeps on going for years to come.
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Post by Matthew on May 3, 2005 13:21:58 GMT -5
I fell asleep on my couch yesterday afternoon, and woke up (or so I thought) to read that Patti was fine, she was cheerfully and affectionately vexed at us for overreacting. Then I woke up again. Similar situation this morning It felt like I woke up in the wrong universe, and in going back to bed, I'd go back to sleep, and find myself in the right place again. Didn't work. God, I'm gonna miss her, and she drove me crazy as much as I did her. But that's what it comes down to with family: they drive you so nuts because you care about them, and who they are, and how they feel. "It's always sudden"
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Post by Dragon on May 3, 2005 13:22:20 GMT -5
I got to meet Patti for the first time in Houston. I really enjoyed her company. I just wish we could have spent more time together. I have enjoyed her comments and sense of love and humor online for the whole time I have been here and before while I was reading it with Matthew. I teased her a few time and once she IM'd me to say that a picture I was planning probably wouldn't go on the S3 site, of course I was kidding her and told her so. So all was right with the world at that time.
I had to work today, already my make-up is gone. I'm wearing all of my Spike jewelry, and my Spike doll is on my desk just for her. I liked her a lot and will miss reading her banter on-line. I loved reading her comments.
She was so enthusiastic and happy when we met in Houston. It was great to see her in person. I will miss her so much.
Words fail me.
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Post by Rachael on May 3, 2005 13:26:25 GMT -5
I fell asleep on my couch yesterday afternoon, and woke up (or so I thought) to read that Patti was fine, she was cheerfully and affectionately vexed at us for overreacting. Then I woke up again. Similar situation this morning It felt like I woke up in the wrong universe, and in going back to bed, I'd go back to sleep, and find myself in the right place again. Didn't work. God, I'm gonna miss her, and she drove me crazy as much as I did her. But that's what it comes down to with family: they drive you so nuts because you care about them, and who they are, and how they feel. "It's always sudden" Yeah. I have the opposite problem; I dream that she's gone...it's horrible...and I wake up, and discover that the nightmare is real.
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Post by Kerrie on May 3, 2005 13:26:53 GMT -5
I have just received an e-mail from Spring telling me the news. I have not had a chance to read more than Vlad's first post, but I will join in the chorus that Patti was a truly remarkable member of the S'Cubie board. She gave so much to the board in both her techno-pagon capacity and in her posts that it is hard to believe that she is gone. There are no other words - this is just too sad a loss.
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Post by MaryMuse on May 3, 2005 13:27:17 GMT -5
{{{{{Everybody }}}}}
I just want to say that you are all in my thoughts and heart. I am saddened by your loss and your grief.
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Post by Matthew on May 3, 2005 13:30:22 GMT -5
{{{{{Everybody }}}}} I just want to say that you are all in my thoughts and heart. I am saddened by your loss and your grief. Thank you, Mary, and please convey a "thank you" to all the members of A:CN that have offered their sympathies. I very much appreciate your kind words.
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Post by havoc on May 3, 2005 13:36:06 GMT -5
Getting ready for work. Imagining Patti singing what I've been singing for the last week at work:
Take my love Take my land Take me where I cannot stand I don't care I'm still free You can't take the sky from me.
Take me out To the black Tell 'em I ain't comin back Burn the land Boil the sea You can't take the sky from me.
There's no place I could be Since I found serenity. You can't take the sky from me..
It's a song I thought was cool last week. Today it has an entirely different meaning to me that I hadn't expected. She may not get to see Serenity as someone else pointed out. But, the sky is hers today, and no one can take it from her.
I'm off to work. I hope you all the best today and every day. And hope to see you all later tonight.
Havoc
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Post by Matthew on May 3, 2005 13:37:11 GMT -5
And now I'm stuck in a mild hysteria loop: I'm sitting at the table in that Italian restaurant in Nashville, and I feel a tap at my shoulder, and turn to find Patti holding out a rarebit dish, leaning from the next table.
"Any of y'all want my sausage?"
I thought I would die..... She just rolled her eyes and laughed right along with us while we howled our heads off and even got the waiter in on the joke....
Oh , good times. ;D
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Post by Sara on May 3, 2005 13:38:34 GMT -5
Yeah. I have the opposite problem; I dream that she's gone...it's horrible...and I wake up, and discover that the nightmare is real. I mostly find myself hoping I'm gonna wake up soon and discover this is all some hideous nightmare.
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Post by Sara on May 3, 2005 13:39:59 GMT -5
Getting ready for work. Imagining Patti singing what I've been singing for the last week at work: Take my love Take my land Take me where I cannot stand I don't care I'm still free You can't take the sky from me. Take me out To the black Tell 'em I ain't comin back Burn the land Boil the sea You can't take the sky from me. There's no place I could be Since I found serenity. You can't take the sky from me.. It's a song I thought was cool last week. Today it has an entirely different meaning to me that I hadn't expected. She may not get to see Serenity as someone else pointed out. But, the sky is hers today, and no one can take it from her. I'm off to work. I hope you all the best today and every day. And hope to see you all later tonight. Havoc An absolutely beautiful thought, Havoc. Thank you for sharing it.
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on May 3, 2005 13:47:57 GMT -5
And now I'm stuck in a mild hysteria loop: I'm sitting at the table in that Italian restaurant in Nashville, and I feel a tap at my shoulder, and turn to find Patti holding out a rarebit dish, leaning from the next table. "Any of y'all want my sausage?" I thought I would die..... She just rolled her eyes and laughed right along with us while we howled our heads off and even got the waiter in on the joke.... Oh , good times. ;D Thank you for that, Matthew. {{{Matthew}}}
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Post by Squeemonster on May 3, 2005 13:53:31 GMT -5
Just on my lunch break at work, and I wanted to check in, and let everyone know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do for any of you, please don't hesitate to let me know.
{{{{S'cubies}}}}
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Post by Pixi on May 3, 2005 13:56:58 GMT -5
I plan to step back now, as members who have been here longer share their thoughts, memories and feelings. I've shared my impressions and now I sit in silent tribute.
Please know that I am here, available if anyone needs anything I can help with.
Please let us all know about the registration program.
Please know my heart bleeds for all your pain.
(And hey- my name is Gerrie, though I don't envision this type of situation since I am surrounded by numerous people constantly. I just wanted to be more than a pixi at this moment in time)
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