Clouds of Fluff

Man, I've got the warm fuzzies bad! Seriously, thanks so much everyone. It really means a lot.

OMFC. My Secret Santa completely out did themselves!! Thank you, thank you so much Miz Loretta! I couldn't have picked out a better gift for myself...I don't know how you did it...but the rice bowls are gorgeous...and just, well perfect. (In fact I've already been searching the internet to find more pieces in this pattern! ) I loved everything, and believe it or not, your timing couldn't have been more perfect either...getting this package yesterday really brightened a particularly difficult day for me. I really can't thank you enough.

This is truly heartbreaking. More vibes and comforting thoughts going out to everyone...Mel, thank you so much for keeping Nat's VC family in the know too...it means a lot. I hope those closest to Nat can find some peace (and justice) very soon. We miss you, St. Genevieve.

Awww, thanks bg...backatcha!

Aww, youse guyses. Thanks so much. You really don't know how much this has brightened my day. (Some seriously avatar worthy pics here that I must steal...how will I choose just one!!! )

My condolences to your friend and her mum, gogo. Such an awful string of events for them. My heart goes out them, and Andrew.

Hope it's a wonderful day!

Awesome. I hope to meet you crazy kids someday!

Wow. I can't top that, so let me just say: Hope it's a good one, sir!

I loved looking around The Bellagio (there's a gorgeous glass sculpture hanging from the ceiling as you walk in, gardens, and the fountain show if fun too) and The Venetian. If you go to New York New York, there's a really yummy Italian "sidewalk cafe" complete with an Italian waiter to sing for you...we had an amazing brunch there. I highly recommend walking around the old part of Vegas. That's all I got right now. edit: yeah, what poppy said about The Bellagio!

I would have to agree with San Fran, Chicago, San Diego, and Austin. I like KC a lot too, although I 'spose the familiarity thing lessens it's luster a bit. I also tend to like smaller cities and towns though. Other big cities I think I would like to visit are NYC, Nashville, and Minnie (I now have family in Rochester). I'm curious about Atlanta and Memphis too. edit: I'd like to see more of Little Rock too. The river area was really cool.

Lots of vibes for fast healing and better sleeping for your little guys, your wife, and you, El Ron. {{{{vibes}}}} Keep us updated if you can. You are so right...parenting isn't for pussies...but both kiddos are obviously getting the love and care they both need thanks to you and your wife and the hospital staff. In the mean time, hang in there, things will be better soon.

:birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday To two amazing, beautiful, talented, high-larious womens!! :cheekkiss It's a privilege to call you both friends. :hug It really is a wonder VC hasn't exploded from your combined greatness. p.s. Thanks for not leaving me in southern Missouri girls, even though I'm still recovering from the trauma of the "alternate" hazing rituals. (Edie, I'm looking at you too! )

(hey, I know of someone in Grinnell...awesome haul! )

Dear cod, I can't post anything that comes up (no pun intended) when I googled my first name! I'm obviously not living up to my potential. edit: here's the link for the first pic that comes up with my user name...it's copyrighted...apparently there's a First Nations story of Mink and Cloud getting married? http://www.prcn.org/sliammon/index/legends...k&cloud.jpg

about 5' 7". She-mail. I have a very limited (older) record collection. I just recently started snagging used records of interest even though I don't have any way to listen to them.

(I was just pointing out that it was looking more like Via Birthday Pudding at this point and that would be cool too. That is all. Chocolates sound wonderful btw. )

Have the bestest birthday, deepsea! Know you won't see this until tomorrow...but I hope it was fantabulous. You rock!

Thanks so much to Robin and Kate for doing this. So beautiful and fitting. We miss you, Nat. xoxo

I can't turn on teh volume now, but I will check this out in the A.M. I'll tell you one thing, if ever you are down...watching or reading the news will not make you feel any better.

OMG. I'm lost for words. My heart goes out to her family and friends...and my fellow VCers.

Aww, a happy belated birthday to Tom and Brennan! (Tom, hope you're not feeling too poorly this morning! )

What a brilliant idea for a place! I would join you with my beads if I could.