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Post by Jan on May 3, 2005 14:07:15 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)I understand. I'd been considering a shift from "Winter" to my real name "Jan" for a while, and it seemed, from some place deep inside me that I don't understand, like this was the time to start it. Not out of fear of this kind of situation happening to me, but more ... I don't know ... "real" is the word I'm looking for I guess. The last 24 hours is as real as it gets.
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Post by Pixi on May 3, 2005 14:13:51 GMT -5
I understand. I'd been considering a shift from "Winter" to my real name "Jan" for a while, and it seemed, from some place deep inside me that I don't understand, like this was the time to start it. Not out of fear of this kind of situation happening to me, but more ... I don't know ... "real" is the word I'm looking for I guess. The last 24 hours is as real as it gets. I like both your names. I still plan to be a Pixi. Today, though, it just seems necessary to drop the games, the masks, the costumes that I hide in - so very well most of the time, as my life is one long dramatic playlet. I wanted to inner me to stand tribute for Patti. I'm not explaining this well at all.
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Post by Cal on May 3, 2005 14:14:11 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 {{{Matthew}}} I loved reading about the wonderful time you all had at S'cubiefest last year. So many memories. Thank you for sharing this with us.
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Post by Dave on May 3, 2005 14:20:52 GMT -5
Been a very, very long time since I posted a word on these boards, but I heard about Patti through the grapevine. I'm not sure what to write -- mostly, just wanted to share my condolensces to those that care about Patti. You're all in my prayers.
God bless.
David W. Crenshaw
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Post by Sue on May 3, 2005 14:24:48 GMT -5
Been a very, very long time since I posted a word on these boards, but I heard about Patti through the grapevine. I'm not sure what to write -- mostly, just wanted to share my condolensces to those that care about Patti. You're all in my prayers. God bless. David W. Crenshaw Thanks, Dave Wow, that's quite a grapevine.
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Post by Karen on May 3, 2005 14:25:28 GMT -5
Been a very, very long time since I posted a word on these boards, but I heard about Patti through the grapevine. I'm not sure what to write -- mostly, just wanted to share my condolensces to those that care about Patti. You're all in my prayers. God bless. David W. Crenshaw Thank you so much, Dave. {{Dave}} I still remember the witty banter between you and Patti when I first signed on. You guys added so much joy to my life.
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Post by Queen E on May 3, 2005 14:26:18 GMT -5
Been a very, very long time since I posted a word on these boards, but I heard about Patti through the grapevine. I'm not sure what to write -- mostly, just wanted to share my condolensces to those that care about Patti. You're all in my prayers. God bless. David W. Crenshaw Thank you, David...so glad you know. You and Patti's very first interaction is part of our illustrious history...whether you are here or not, you'll always be a part of us. As will Patti.
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Post by Jan on May 3, 2005 14:28:42 GMT -5
Been a very, very long time since I posted a word on these boards, but I heard about Patti through the grapevine. I'm not sure what to write -- mostly, just wanted to share my condolensces to those that care about Patti. You're all in my prayers. God bless. David W. Crenshaw Thank you David, for understanding how big and bad and event this is to us.
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Post by Matthew on May 3, 2005 14:32:45 GMT -5
I like both your names. I still plan to be a Pixi. Today, though, it just seems necessary to drop the games, the masks, the costumes that I hide in - so very well most of the time, as my life is one long dramatic playlet. I wanted to inner me to stand tribute for Patti. I'm not explaining this well at all. I think you are doing fine, PixiGerrie. And in a lot of ways, the masks we put on are our "selves" aren't they? They influence who we are and how we shape our lives. And your life (though way too energetic for me to contemplate ;D) is full of love for your family and fierce devotion to your friends. I think you being your sel(ves;)) here is a fine tribute to Patti. Being comfortable enough in who you are to have come here and shared your life with all of us, and your true name: it means that you've found friends and a haven here. Something she strove to build.
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Post by Rachael on May 3, 2005 14:33:40 GMT -5
Been a very, very long time since I posted a word on these boards, but I heard about Patti through the grapevine. I'm not sure what to write -- mostly, just wanted to share my condolensces to those that care about Patti. You're all in my prayers. God bless. David W. Crenshaw Hey, Dave. Long time, no post. Nice to see you.
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Post by Cal on May 3, 2005 14:39:20 GMT -5
Been a very, very long time since I posted a word on these boards, but I heard about Patti through the grapevine. I'm not sure what to write -- mostly, just wanted to share my condolensces to those that care about Patti. You're all in my prayers. God bless. David W. Crenshaw {{Dave}}
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Post by Shan on May 3, 2005 14:48:29 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. (((Phyliss))) *sobbing again*
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Post by Shan on May 3, 2005 14:54:39 GMT -5
Been a very, very long time since I posted a word on these boards, but I heard about Patti through the grapevine. I'm not sure what to write -- mostly, just wanted to share my condolensces to those that care about Patti. You're all in my prayers. God bless. David W. Crenshaw Thanks, Dave. I'm not...I don't have a lot of the right words right now because I have tears streaming down my face again, but...thanks for coming back to say that.
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Post by Queen E on May 3, 2005 14:55:33 GMT -5
(((Phyliss))) *sobbing again* Shan: #comfort#
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Post by Shan on May 3, 2005 15:01:03 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 This is stupid but I have to show the sausage again.
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