Wouldn't you guys join me in thanking those around you?

Kate, thanks to you first for this great thread idea ! I won't even name all that I want to thank, 'cause I'd forget someone, and then I'd feel bad, but each of you holds a special place in my heart for just being here and lending a helping hand, whether it be to me or anyone else that needs it. You're each special for just being yourself and doing what comes naturally to you.
Sherral46, thanks for the thanks, anytime you need me, just yell !(or PM, might be more productive ) .

Kate - I just read your post - am a bit slow these days - since they cut the tubes for the meat and two veg I am backwards in coming forwards -however, you dont need to thank me. I love the emails from you that we have shared and am still waiting for my post card from you that you promised - remember?? hint, nudge come on girl.
For me, this is the first place I look at on a morning, last at night where no one knows me bar what I tell them and its all the truth. Here I am not judged, am not ridiculed, I am just me and am allowed to be that. When down when my stepfather and Vicki died the same day - I sunk to a low, who picked me up - this lot inc you on line. When we all carry the weight of the world on our shoulders, how nice it is when there are people out there prepared to spread the load with us. This lot make the world that little better place to be in, there are a lot of others that could learn from us. Here race, creed, color, religion, what you had for dinner etc matters not (what did you have for dinner by the way?), its who you are. This site helps you get deep within yourself, explore feelings and allows you to express them and then realise that you are not alone.
The world became smaller cause of the internet, freindships were created and people like me were allowed to waffle too much. So you hang in girl and go and GET MY BLASTED POSTCARD !

kev
wondering why people who live in huge houses have to have their functions in marquees outside? Its cause they like their excitement in-tents (intense).

I just peeked at this thread for the first time. What a wonderful idea!

There are so many people here to thank. First of all Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]d like to thank Lisa (houseofcats) who introduced me to feral rescue when we met years ago on another site. She is a true hero who is completely selfless in her work rescuing and caring for hundreds of feral cats.

Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]d also like to thank one of our newest members, Brocken for giving such wonderful and well-researched responses to questions about cat behavior. Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ve tried to thank you for your input via PM, but was unable to. And I always seek out posts by Okeefecl, thereâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s just something I like about her that draws me to what she has written. The same with gayef. I wish she visited more often because she is one of my favorites.

The whole mod squad is made up of such smart, witty, and wonderful folks (despite Colbyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s chronic state of chapness). I have learned so much from Mary Anne (Hissy) about caring for ferals and from her intensity, levity, and passion, from Laurie (LDG) about getting out there and kicking butt without the “victim†knowing their butt is being kicked, and from Colbyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s (airprincess) humor and good taste in food and music. I love the fact that Heidi (valanhb) can talk about her conservative political views in a way that makes me sit down and think instead of wanting to turn off the computer. She and Laurie also do a great job of calming everyone down and making us think rationally about potentially touchy situations. Every time I see a post from Ken, I know Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m going to laugh and Sandie knows so much about cats and cat health that I have come to respect her knowledge more than that of my neighborhood vet. And, Deb is so smart and calm yet her wit and hilarious sarcasm will sneak up and grab you when you least expect it. Daniela is a vital member of the team who always has a great grasp of what is going on and I thank Debby for reminding me that there are genuinely good, tender-hearted people out there. Having a gentle soul like Debby around helps keep me grounded.

Lastly, Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]d like to thank Anne. What an amazing lady she is! She is so funny, logical, passionate, calm.....if you take everything that makes people great and roll it up into one person, you will find Anne. The fact that she can do all of the things she does in her life while remaining sane just amazes me.

Thanks again to everyone who included me.

You are ALL one in a million and I love you guys!

Oh this thread makes me gushy!

I haven't been around much lately. I would like to thank everyone here who makes this a fun and relaxing place to be at the end of a crazy day at work. (I'm a middle school teacher, there are only crazy days!)

what a great thread, i just love it here at the site with all of you, i say thanks to all for being my cyber friend, a special thanks to Sicy for all her help! and to Hissy for her good advice and to kev. for his quick wit that made me always laugh and to shell for her support, and to Anne for the chance to meet nice people like all of you!!!

this is getting to be such a great thread... keep those thank yous coming in!

Wow...I just happened to pop in here for a few minutes tonight & stumbled across this thread. It definitely made me feel really good to read everyone comments & was shocked to see my name mentioned. I actually brought tears to my eyes, but definitely happy tears. Lately I've been having a hard time with everything and I'm feel a little overwhelmed, but it's a wonderful feeling to come here and know that I have true friends here.

I have so many people to thank & I know I'll forget some...but honestly, I thank each & every one of you guys for everything you've done for me. You've boosted my spirits when they were low, you made me roll on the floor with laughter & you sent your special thoughts to me when I needed them. Thanks is not nearly enough to say, but I do thank you! Special thanks goes to Debby (my older Sis ), Wellington Cats, Blondiecat, Pollyanna, Hissy, Sherral, Kat8le, Kimward,Valanhb, AirPrincess & especially Anne for her inspiration for this board.
I love you all & thank you for everything!

Also TT MOM ,And a whole lot of other's!!!!

What a wonderful idea.

I don't even know where to start, and wouldn't want to leave anyone out, so I'll just say thanks to all you wonderful TCS people for being so open, kind, and helpful. From getting important cat information to just stopping in for some comraderie or interesting discussion, it's all here - thank you!

This is a really good thread to read through because it tells you more about the different people at this site. Also, for those of you not specifically mentioned, you're all included. This site wouldn't be the site it is if any of you were not here. This includes the mods, the power users, and the occasional poster. I get something from most of the posts and when I've been having a hard time (like this week) I spend a lot of time on the cat site because it makes me feel better. If I'm crying TCS almost always removes the tears (except the Rainbow Bridge part, won't go there). If I'm happy TCS always increases that happiness. I don't think it's just the fact that this forum is about cats, I think that it's the people. We don't flame and when someone rude does come on the mods are quick to correct that. Thank you so much to everyone.

Last night I got a lift from helping MzJazz. Thanks to her I got lifted out of the dumps last night. See? Anything can help.

I agree with all that's being said here! There are such wonderful folks on here! I find I talk about what's going on with my TCS friends as if we know one another personally! Big hugs to: RHBarb, Purrfectcatlove (Hedi), Princess Purr (Val), Shell, Binkyhoo (who I haven't seen here in a while, where are ya?), Blondiecat,Superkitty, WellingtonCats (Sam), SylentRayne, Kiwideus (Kellye),Sicycat, Sherral46, DragonLady (Teresa), MJazz2u, JellyBelly and Kimward, and to anyone I've missed!

And of course Hissy (MaryAnn) for her invaluable advice!!!!

Wow - This thread is very touching. Gosh, after wiping the tears from my eyes I am able to see well enough to post my thoughts.

I want to start by thanking Anne for starting TCS - I can't imagine life without this site and the friends that I have made here all over the globe. I want to thank you all for allowing me to vent nonsense, for supporting me through dad's Alzhiemer's Disease, for letting me whine about my surgery and my weight, and for allowing me to be a silly "Photoshop Head."

As special thanks to all of the mods for volunteering your time on this board. I appreciate and admire you all for being so dedicated! You are the best!

It was here I found my cyber sister Hissy. I want to thank you Maryanne for the checking on me when I disappear from the board now and then...thank you for lending me your ear to discuss "Family Issues"... Thank you for "darn near" holding my hand before and after surgery... for being the caring person you are. I thank you for your wisdom, wit and friendship.

There are so many people I want to thank and I hope that I don't leave anyone out. If I do, PM me and give me heck then I will rectify the problem quickly! ~grin~ I wish to thank Deb25, my Florida buddy, for cracking me up on a regular basis. Thank you Sicy (My Photoshop Tag Team Partner) for your friendship, talent and wit. Thank you Shell, Kiwideus (Kellye), Hydroaxe (Ryan) and Mom of 10 Cats (Sue) for laughing at my jokes even when they weren't funny As a matter of fact, thank you all for humoring me - mzjazz2u, Russian Blue, airprincess, sherral46, Kat8le, Valanhb, adymarie, Debby, Jellybelly -- I adore you all!

Aww Kim thank you for your words and also your support. The connection that you and I felt upon our first initial electronic contact, has just been strengthened over the many months we have known each other. I see this type of "bonding" (for lack of a better word) on this board a lot. Between Rock&Fluff'sMom and Shell- Sandie and Debby, Colby and Deb25 and so many others. It cultivates friendships that explore strange new boundaries because of the fact that we can't meet at the local coffee shop share coffee and danish and watch each other's kids. But we meet here every day and we learn more about each other, and different cultures. Some come here intolerant, and learn tolerance. Some arrive with questions and get answers, some are unaware and come away with new learning. I have seen some who experience great growth, and I have seen others become frustrated because this board doesn't fit their needs and they turn away.

This is the best place to grow on the Internet. It is a place to meet and make friends, a place to cry, to laugh, and to learn. It is a safe harbor from the storms of life and it is filled with characters that would make a John Steinbeck novel pale in comparison. Used in the right way, and not abused, this board holds great promise for so many people.

I would personally like to thank


MA- for being a great friend and giving me swats when I needed em. And for being gracious showing pics of the trips and her other babies. You're the best MA .


KateAng- For being my IM buddy.... You are very sweet . I just love hearing about where you live and about Meow and Boyboy.When my computer at home quits acting up. I want to talk again.



LDG- For sharing pics and also for updating us on my little kitty buddy Flowerbelle ... Even though she is not my "kid". I still feel a special cyberbond to her which will never go away.


Kathi- Oscar and the Sammycat pics make my day . Whenever I am feeling down. I go and look at their pics and they make me want to laugh. You are the best kitty meowmy.

Sam- How could I forget my NZ buddy .....Keep up the good work . I forget that you are a pre-teen sometimes. And also stay in school and get good grades and you'll go even furthur. Also give scritches to your babies.


I have some more people that I would like to thank... But for the sake of time.... I would just like to say ALL of You have made TCS a great place to post and stay. I have been to many cat sites on the web... But TCS is the best . Thanks Anne!!

I just now got to this thread. I would like to thank:

Anne for creating TCS for us.

Hissy for being so knowledgeable about cats.

The TCS Mods for all that they do.

Ady, Shell, Christy, Kellye and Sicy for being so good to work with in the IMO forum, and Heidi and Deb25 for their excellant guidance.

And everyone else for making TCS such a wonderful place!

I too don't know where to start.

I want to thank everyone for their advice, suggestions, their friendliness, and to the the Mods and Administrators - A BIG Thank you for the board and keeping things running smoothly.