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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on May 6, 2005 5:58:08 GMT -5
Vlad or Diane or anyone who actually talks to members of Patti's family: Is there any chance at all that anyone from the family would like a written copy of some of the posts made here? I could (or maybe several of us could split up the pages) go through the 3 threads to date and copy some of the more appropriate postings and mail them? Just a thought. Absolutely. Email them to me and I'll print them out for the family. I've already downloaded and printed a number of pictures of her from S'cubiefest I and last year's Slayerfest and made them into a collage. I also printed an 8x10 of the picture at the top of this section and I've burred the edges a little. I also printed out a copy of her portrait with James. I'm picking up frames this afternoon.
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Post by SpringSummers on May 6, 2005 7:12:52 GMT -5
Hi all. I got the news through the Great Grapevine today. Have been slogging through the messages from the very beginning of Part 1. Have cried. Have headache. Have not been able to make my way through part 2 yet. Too tired. I met Patti at the very beginning. I used to banter with Miss Pamela and remember when Patti came in and introduced herself as a friend of MissP's. She just jumped into the board (I don't think it was "Spike's Pants" but it surely wasn't long thereafter) with both feet. and yes, the Patti-itis was present then too. Patti was the one who came up to the plate when Vlad needed help putting all the logistics for this board together. Little did I know that my little post about "We need someplace to go when SccopMe croaks!" would spawn such a reply from the likes of Vlad and Patti and then of course came Rae and Dave (Hi Dave!) and the many others who have contributed over the years to keep this board afloat. But Patti was there at the beginning. I keep thinking... Usually when I stick my head in to say "Hi all!" Patti is there to raise a cry of joy at my return. I always felt like a prodigal child, and not a lapsed member when I dropped in. The S'cubie board just won't be the same... Love you all. Well those of you I know of course *snark*. The rest of you, well I guess that if Patti liked you all, you must be alright too... Micha the Watergal. Who'll sign of with Kitty Smiles, because Patti would have liked it that way... =^..^-= Micha! So good to see you. Thanks for adding your thoughts. I remember Patti's plunge right into the board as well. I will always be glad she took that plunge. Yes, Patti would have like the kitty smiles. Hope all is well with you.
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Post by Aboynamedduke on May 6, 2005 7:48:49 GMT -5
I am quite new to the site, and honestly am mostly just a lurker. All the same, I want to convey my deepest condolences to you all for the loss of such an obviously important friend.
I don't mean to be presumptious and belittle the connections you may have with Patti by claiming how well I knew her. I never, in fact, met or chatted with her. However, I think there is something to be said for the relationship that exists between writer and reader. After learning the news of her passing, I've been reading many of the articles, essays, and stories she has posted. I believe that writing in many ways expresses the nature of the authors soul, and what I have seen in Patti's writing is a disarming warmth and a touching affection for the material. I am assured of her inner-beauty.
Furthermore, I am in reverence of the people on this site. Their ability to see and embrace this beauty shows me that this is a place like none other. As is the subject of many a Jossverse show, the S'cubies seem to have become a created family and I am moved.
Again, it was not my intention to be too assuming or pretensious in the midst of your grief, I only mean to give the perspective of someone outside this family, looking in with awe. Just expressing my sympathies as a fierce Patti-fan, I guess.
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Post by Sue on May 6, 2005 7:50:43 GMT -5
I met Patti at the very beginning. I used to banter with Miss Pamela and remember when Patti came in and introduced herself as a friend of MissP's. She just jumped into the board (I don't think it was "Spike's Pants" but it surely wasn't long thereafter) with both feet. and yes, the Patti-itis was present then too. Micha, So good to see you, but sad, sad circumstances. If you can make it through Part II, you'll find that among all the other posts, I've added your name to the "Guestbook" and there is a post recounting Patti's first appearance on the ScoopMe board, with, yes, a run of Patti-itis! And, I just love seeing your Kitty-smiles! *hug* Micha, I am so sorry you ended up hearing htis through the grapevine. You should have been contacted. It is my fault and I apologize. Vlad Vlad, (shaking head, Vlad, Vlad, Vlad): You most certainly have nothing to apologize for and nobody here expects you to think of everything. Or even be thinking all that clearly at all at the moment. When Micha says grapevine I think she may mean Miss Buffy--- one of the Scubies tried reaching her directly but didn't have an updated email, or somebody (Karen?) passed on the message to MB, who lives in the same city and apparently kept in touch. So---it was a deliberate contact to inform her, not some random passing remark.
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Post by Jan on May 6, 2005 7:51:42 GMT -5
Vlad or Diane or anyone who actually talks to members of Patti's family: Is there any chance at all that anyone from the family would like a written copy of some of the posts made here? I could (or maybe several of us could split up the pages) go through the 3 threads to date and copy some of the more appropriate postings and mail them? Just a thought. If you want to do this and send them to me, I'd be happy to design a booklet and make one for any members of the family who might want it--and any of us, too, of course.
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Post by Sue on May 6, 2005 7:59:17 GMT -5
On the question of copying Scubie messages for the family: I have thought about this myself. I sorta figured at some point in the coming week or two that I would sorta group and collect the posts in the thread(s) and print them out and mail them to her brother. I can not think of a finer tribute to her and a way for him to admire her all over again, than by showing him the words of all those that loved her so much in teh last couple years. To know that someone was this special to so many people is the best thing you can share at all. Vlad Absolutely. Email them to me and I'll print them out for the family. I've already downloaded and printed a number of pictures of her from S'cubiefest I and last year's Slayerfest and made them into a collage. I also printed an 8x10 of the picture at the top of this section and I've burred the edges a little. I also printed out a copy of her portrait with James. I'm picking up frames this afternoon. First, Diane-- How long are they staying in TX? and can you get an address so we can mail stuff at a later date? I don't know about Vlad, but today is the one day of the week I have to be out and can't go through the posts. Also---not sure if this is something Vlad wants to do himself. [Although he needs to know that all of us are willing to do this or any other thing to help him out!] So: somebody let me know if you want me to go thru any of the parts, but it will have to be over the next few days. Alternate idea: most of the posts scattered through-out parts one and two were fairly spur of the moment. Rather than hunting back thru, an alternate idea would be (at least for those of us who are here regularly) to actually write something specific and post it on the "Patti Thompson Memorial Service" thread to be printed out and sent to the family.Vlad or Diane: Just IM me and let me know. In the meantime, I'll start sifting thru parts 1 and 2 a bit at the time and collecting stuff, just in case. Oh, and see Jan's lovely offer too: If you want to do this and send them to me, I'd be happy to design a booklet and make one for any members of the family who might want it--and any of us, too, of course.
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Post by Sue on May 6, 2005 8:01:50 GMT -5
I am quite new to the site, and honestly am mostly just a lurker. All the same, I want to convey my deepest condolences to you all for the loss of such an obviously important friend. I don't mean to be presumptious and belittle the connections you may have with Patti by claiming how well I knew her. I never, in fact, met or chatted with her. However, I think there is something to be said for the relationship that exists between writer and reader. After learning the news of her passing, I've been reading many of the articles, essays, and stories she has posted. I believe that writing in many ways expresses the nature of the authors soul, and what I have seen in Patti's writing is a disarming warmth and a touching affection for the material. I am assured of her inner-beauty. Furthermore, I am in reverence of the people on this site. Their ability to see and embrace this beauty shows me that this is a place like none other. As is the subject of many a Jossverse show, the S'cubies seem to have become a created family and I am moved. Again, it was not my intention to be too assuming or pretensious in the midst of your grief, I only mean to give the perspective of someone outside this family, looking in with awe. Just expressing my sympathies as a fierce Patti-fan, I guess. Thank you. This is extremely moving and touching. And just speaks exactly to who Patti was. She would be quite thrilled to know that her writings communicated to you. It was not presumptous in the least---it was lovely. Thank you. Sue
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Post by Jan on May 6, 2005 8:14:13 GMT -5
I am quite new to the site, and honestly am mostly just a lurker. All the same, I want to convey my deepest condolences to you all for the loss of such an obviously important friend. I don't mean to be presumptious and belittle the connections you may have with Patti by claiming how well I knew her. I never, in fact, met or chatted with her. However, I think there is something to be said for the relationship that exists between writer and reader. After learning the news of her passing, I've been reading many of the articles, essays, and stories she has posted. I believe that writing in many ways expresses the nature of the authors soul, and what I have seen in Patti's writing is a disarming warmth and a touching affection for the material. I am assured of her inner-beauty. Furthermore, I am in reverence of the people on this site. Their ability to see and embrace this beauty shows me that this is a place like none other. As is the subject of many a Jossverse show, the S'cubies seem to have become a created family and I am moved. Again, it was not my intention to be too assuming or pretensious in the midst of your grief, I only mean to give the perspective of someone outside this family, looking in with awe. Just expressing my sympathies as a fierce Patti-fan, I guess. I must agree with all that Sue said. Welcome to our community.
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on May 6, 2005 8:23:43 GMT -5
I finally wrote a journal entry for Monday. Nearly a full page, on everything that happened, and Patti herself.
It was like being there all over again, but also like turning the page and moving on.
Goodbye, Patti, I really miss you.
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on May 6, 2005 8:24:24 GMT -5
I must agree with all that Sue said. Welcome to our community. Eetah (a word which here means, I totally agree).
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Post by Karen on May 6, 2005 8:32:39 GMT -5
Okay, I know I read somewhere that someone was thinking perhaps we should/could write to JM and let him know -- just because Patti was such a fan and he always seemed to react well to her.
I checked the "official" website and the contact information (including an email address to JM's agent) is here:
www.james-marsters.com/james/contact.html
The home page also features the sketch by Matthew's mother (? -- I think it's your mother -- it's been a long time since I've been around, so I've forgotten a lot.)
Hope this makes it easier for whoever it was that wanted to write. Me, right now, I couldn't begin to think of what to say. Thank you, Laura. One of our newer members also had the same thought and drafted a letter. She's hesitant to put it forward to the S'cubies for approval since she's so new, but she's a long, long time lurker, and the letter was very good and heartfelt. *hugs to you Laura*
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Post by Karen on May 6, 2005 8:37:35 GMT -5
Hi all. I got the news through the Great Grapevine today. Have been slogging through the messages from the very beginning of Part 1. Have cried. Have headache. Have not been able to make my way through part 2 yet. Too tired. I met Patti at the very beginning. I used to banter with Miss Pamela and remember when Patti came in and introduced herself as a friend of MissP's. She just jumped into the board (I don't think it was "Spike's Pants" but it surely wasn't long thereafter) with both feet. and yes, the Patti-itis was present then too. Patti was the one who came up to the plate when Vlad needed help putting all the logistics for this board together. Little did I know that my little post about "We need someplace to go when SccopMe croaks!" would spawn such a reply from the likes of Vlad and Patti and then of course came Rae and Dave (Hi Dave!) and the many others who have contributed over the years to keep this board afloat. But Patti was there at the beginning. I keep thinking... Usually when I stick my head in to say "Hi all!" Patti is there to raise a cry of joy at my return. I always felt like a prodigal child, and not a lapsed member when I dropped in. The S'cubie board just won't be the same... Love you all. Well those of you I know of course *snark*. The rest of you, well I guess that if Patti liked you all, you must be alright too... Micha the Watergal. Who'll sign of with Kitty Smiles, because Patti would have liked it that way... =^..^-= {{Micha}} Thank you for sharing your memories of Patti. I'm glad that even though it was through the grapevine that you got the news, it was from a good friend. Love to you.
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Post by Karen on May 6, 2005 8:40:54 GMT -5
Thank you. This is extremely moving and touching. And just speaks exactly to who Patti was. She would be quite thrilled to know that her writings communicated to you. It was not presumptous in the least---it was lovely. Thank you. Sue Yes, what Sue said. Thank you for sharing a piece of your heart with us. Patti had that precious gift that made you feel special - even if you never actually had met her. I understand exactly how you feel.
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Post by Sara on May 6, 2005 8:43:23 GMT -5
I am quite new to the site, and honestly am mostly just a lurker. All the same, I want to convey my deepest condolences to you all for the loss of such an obviously important friend. I don't mean to be presumptious and belittle the connections you may have with Patti by claiming how well I knew her. I never, in fact, met or chatted with her. However, I think there is something to be said for the relationship that exists between writer and reader. After learning the news of her passing, I've been reading many of the articles, essays, and stories she has posted. I believe that writing in many ways expresses the nature of the authors soul, and what I have seen in Patti's writing is a disarming warmth and a touching affection for the material. I am assured of her inner-beauty. Furthermore, I am in reverence of the people on this site. Their ability to see and embrace this beauty shows me that this is a place like none other. As is the subject of many a Jossverse show, the S'cubies seem to have become a created family and I am moved. Again, it was not my intention to be too assuming or pretensious in the midst of your grief, I only mean to give the perspective of someone outside this family, looking in with awe. Just expressing my sympathies as a fierce Patti-fan, I guess. The words that come to mind after reading this post are not "assuming" and "pretentious" but "thoughtful," "compassionate," and "gracious." Thank you so much for what you said, and for taking the time to say it. It means a great deal. Best, Sara
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Post by Sara on May 6, 2005 8:45:32 GMT -5
If you want to do this and send them to me, I'd be happy to design a booklet and make one for any members of the family who might want it--and any of us, too, of course. I'd also be happy to help in this regard, if I can.
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