Y'know, through all the c-l-i-q-u-e stuff...

[Oeditpus Rex]

it remains that we're all part of a community and many of us "know" each other. I've been reminded of this lately by some nice words from people I've never "talked" to here, or not much. One even said "I like you." That not only touched me, it surprised me — and it made me think a bit.

Outside of our circles, we may not be aware that others read our posts and develop some degree of familiarity with us. It's natural for humans to stay with groups in which they're comfortable, but once in awhile we may be reminded that our circles are not as defined as we may have thought, and we may have friends whom we weren't aware of.

Therefore, I take pride in the words, "Ich bin ein DUer."

:patriot:

[Bullwinkle925]

1. Very true.

Just one big (sometimes) happy family. I've met some nice people here. Gives you some faith in humanity after all, doesn't it?

[Radio_Lady]

9. Yes, it does. As long as you don't eat certain foods fried a certain way,

or frequent certain restaurant, or disagree with them on small matters like politics, sex, or religion.

[qnr]

2. Who the hell are all you people and why are you torturing the photons in my monitor?!?!

:hi:

[TK421]

3. Absolutely...I'm glad I had the chance to just type to some people here

but I really would like to meet them in person

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. I hear ya, my dear Oeditpus Rex!

Every now and then, someone I've never spoken to will show up in one of my photo threads...

And they'll say...always love your pics! And I've never talked to them before...

It is an amazing thing, this DU....I love it here.......

So many friends are now 'real life' friends.....

All over the country.......and soon, all over the world...

This place has changed my life........ and for the better, too...:hug:

[Whoa_Nelly]

5. OR!

[KitchenWitch]

7. Now THAT is ONE erect pole!

:evilgrin:

[Radio_Lady]

8. That is just a very long bolt from the Hawthorne Bridge in Portland!

I can't post the picture now, but my husband has one of those as a souvenir from the repair they completed in 1988.

[Radio_Lady]

6. What's really amazing, Oeditpus Rex, is that you've still got a picture of

a Jenis posted here in your signature. How'd that happen?

Maybe it's the gauzy look that has allowed us to avert our glances.

[Oeditpus Rex]

10. If they make me strike the Jenis

I'll sue 'em for religious discrimination. :evilgrin:

[Heidi]

11. Oedi:

I :hoart: you. :loveya:

[Oeditpus Rex]

12. Awwww

Ah *hoart* yew, too. :loveya:

[texanwitch]

13. Heidi

I made pecan pie today, wish I could send it to you.:hug:

[Heidi]

14. Oooooooooooooooooo, YUM!

You're too sweet, gf. :hug:

I'm gonna make pecan pie for Christmas this year. I found a place here where I can buy Karo syrup! :bounce:

I :hoart: you, too, texanwitch. :loveya:

[texanwitch]

15. Light or dark karo syrup.

I don't think it makes a big difference.

[Heidi]

16. I usually buy one of each,

but I prefer light Karo syrup. The dark Karo syrup smells funky to me. But I hate the smell of molasses, too. :scared: