I joined DU 5 years ago today...

[one_voice]

This last year has been a very hard year. Actually, it seems the last 5 years have been very hard. Too much death in my life. My nephew, my grandmother, my father in law, mother in law, good friends, most recently my friend Barbara. http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026193937

I've met other people here at DU that have been have also been wonderful friends to me. Behind the Aegis, RiffRandell, OKNancy, LadyHawkAZ, SissyK, Violet Crumble (who I bumped heads with at first) and so many more.

I've had the privilege of serving on MIRT with great people as well hosting groups.

So thanks to the admin for this place. A place where we fight, cry, laugh, much like a family. We can fling the mashed taters at each other, but no one else can. If we're lucky, we make friends that extend beyond the 'walls' of DU, I've been lucky in that respect. I'm sure others have too.

I'm not a prolific writer or anything, just wanted to say thanks to everyone. Tonight I will tip my wine glass to DU.

[yourout]

1. Congrats!....just realised I hit 10 years last November.

So...congrats to me as well.

[one_voice]

2. Yes! Congrats to you too!

[Agschmid]

3. Kinda can't believe I'm up to six!

It's a good place, and I'm getting older!

[one_voice]

10. .

[Sissyk]

4. It's really good to see you!

I'm honored that you included me in that list; and hope I don't let you down.

As much as you've been through since I've "known" you? You are one strong woman, one_voice, and I love your presence her at DU!

I shared a heart with you!

[one_voice]

7. Thank you!

Don't know how long I'll hang around, but I need to be doing something. So here is where I'll be. Among friends.

[WillyT]

5. Huge K & R !!!

[one_voice]

8. Thanks Willy!

[cyberswede]

6. That day was a good day for DU!

You're a great DUer, a terrific ally, and a conscientious MIRTer. I'm glad you joined!

[one_voice]

9. Thank you..

You're a good egg too. I've always enjoyed working with you. Glad you're around!

[cwydro]

11. and I will

raise mine to you!

[AtomicKitten]

12. Congratulations!

I will have 10 years under my belt in July of this year.

[calimary]

13. Sweet! Congrats, one_voice!

Glad you're here! I've found it's a warm, comforting, and empathetic place when you're grieving. There's good company around, and as Skittles once said, "someone's always here."

One of my favorite places on the internets!

[hrmjustin]

14. DU is a better place with you here.

[Cha]

16. That is exactly the best thing to say to her, justin.. you do make it better, one_voice!

to both of you~

[shenmue]

15. ...

[Kaleva]

17. Congratulations and glad you are here!

[MrMickeysMom]

18. Come to think of it, I hit 10 years this past December...

My… How times fly when you're hating the Bush regime only to have it slow down and twist in the fascist breezes.

Good for you and all those who can and have served on MIRT. May we always have an even playing field here. I hope the fact that I've recently renewed my heart gun, that I won't indiscriminately use it, nor expect any special privileges as a result of buying them.

K&R!

[SmittynMo]

19. Coming up on 4 years here.

For the most part, it's been great here. Every once is a while I run across a shit ditrurber from the right. This site gives me the opportunity to communicate with others that have the my same view and I like to vent against the idiotic, crooked, deceptive, racist, lying right wing. There isn't one item about the right that I support. Not ONE!!! They're all friggin nuts, and they love to contribute to FAUX and all the crap on bullshit mountain. I love it here.

Thanks to all of you

Oh, and special thanks to the anonymous people that have sent me valentines.

xo

[Behind the Aegis]

20. I find myself among some wonderful notables.

I am very glad we are friends. I know things have been rough for you. I have enjoyed chatting with you and getting to know you. It is always nice when having a really shitty day, there is someone to whom you can vent and not be judged.

Enjoy your wine.

PM coming in the next day or so (you know how I am!).



me

[niyad]

21. k and r