I've been reading and watching the forum this past couple of weeks. I've had alot of conversations with others about what's happening and how we feel about it. Honest conversations that I'm pretty sure wouldn't make the "guidelines" cut here.
So, I'm simply going to say that I'm sad about our missing friends. I hope that some are simply on a "time out", as AD would say, and will be back soon.
And to the friends I have online......
Some will think it's strange to have a friend that you have never hugged, shook thier hand or looked into thier eyes.
I don't think it is at all, because we've been touched by thier kindness, their humor and YES even thier sarcasm. Hopefully we'll never forget the knowledge they shared on so many different things.(not just jewelry)The stories , good and bad and felt thier compassion.
Us "old times "....we'll remember the fun silly banter at all hours of the day or night. The funny stories and goofy things that got said. We were together when the pandemic first hit and as frustrating as it was we toughed it out during moderation.
The friends I have that I have never met are still my friends. I've felt them with me when I've needed. I have confided in them and my forum friends are some of the kindest people I've ever known. I'm sad because I don't think the forum will ever be the chatting & socializing place that it was.
I hope I'm wrong
To our friends that have not been posting and those that are no longer allowed to post on the forum.....We Miss You ! Hope that you and your families are well
Love and ((( HUGS ))) -Gypsy