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Hi everyone! I didn't mean to leave the forum so abruptly - life got busy fast and suddenly I didn't have the extra time I had previously. I do want to thank everyone who reached out to me via PM to see what was up. So, where have I been? I've been doing stuff :D Since Christmas my life has been full of out-of-town friends and family visiting, and that has been wonderful. I've been doing a lot of hiking/running (there are miles and miles of trails a stone's throw from my house) when the rains don't keep me inside, and I've also been horseback riding on those trails. I'm back in school to (finally!) finish my degree, and I am volunteering at my local hospital. But, more importantly, I am busy being an activist. The political climate in the U.S. right now is very bad, and getting worse each day. There is a growing resistance to the hatred that has infected our national government, and I am doing what I can to turn things around. I have zero tolerance for facism, racism, misogyny, etc., and I refuse to stay quiet about what's going on around me. (Luckily I live in a state which publicly stands against what is happening at the national level, so that is something. http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2017/01/california-trump-immigration-climate-healthcare-marijuana-guns-tech) In short, I no longer have extra time to spend online so I haven't been here much. I wish you all the best (unless, of course, you are a supporter of racism and hatred).

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The non-echolocating bats are cute! (The echolocating bats can be really odd, but also really cool!)

Scattered clouds and blue skies, low 60sF at 8:30 am. We're in the middle of a warm patch so no chance of rain for another week-plus.

A big loss for him! For both of us, to be honest :( Oh well, life goes on, I suppose. I hope someone who can genuinely reciprocate is in your future. :) That is very kind, thank you so much, Chica

A big loss for him! For both of us, to be honest :( Oh well, life goes on, I suppose.

Running

I am so happy you got her back unharmed!

Blue J bluefox4000 Lucas Turbine Freight RUSHHEAD666 1001001 Out: The TRFers were wandering through the forest when they heard a zombie squad coming up behind them. People started to run until they saw some fallen logs blocking their path. Most scrambled over the logs, but bluefox4000 couldn't in his chair. Lucas, ever the gentleman, went back to lift Mick and the chair over the logs. He just made it and sent Mick rolling down towards the others when suddenly he felt something grab his ankle and pull him back... In: The group came across the former Doctor, Maverick. Maverick was interested in looking for chicks so he joined the group and hoped to meet up with others. Blue J bluefox4000 Maverick Turbine Freight RUSHHEAD666 1001001

I had to break up with my boyfriend yesterday. The timing wasn't good (when is it ever?) and I'm very sorry about that, but the clincher was when I was asking if he still loved me and he wouldn't answer the question. :( :( :(

Wow, such a bizarre shape for a fungi. They look like cigarette butts affixed to the trees with suction cups. They really do!

Gorgeous. Here's another several years later. Mrs. B's grandfather was a police officer then...pretty interesting to me to see that he was armed with just a katana sword. Somehow that's more intimidating to me than a modern day officer's revolver, baton, and stun gun. http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c107/andrewq2112/Mobile%20Uploads/image_20.jpeg [Mrs. B's mum is the little girl in the center.] I love seeing old family photos. Thanks for posting these :)

Gorgeous.

Mealy-mouthed people

I remember this one! It's from backstage at the Fort Lauderdale show on the CA tour :D