Ahoy Matey! My name is R. S. (edited to take full name out) I am Linnea's daughter. I have not been personally involved with the forum for a very long time, but my mom always kept me in the loop. I am writing to say that I am so pleased to have received this mailing. I am just elated that the forum will continue! I am pleased with all the things you said and I want to say: for the forum to continue and be true to it's roots is the most fitting memorial to my mother that I can imagine. Thank you so much! She devoted much of herself to this fine ship and realized much in return. I have not yet been able to visit the memorial thread for my mom. I plan to do so soon. I hope it is still there. I am looking forward to perhaps being more involved with the FF. My brother told me he sold the forum and I can see that it is indeed in good hands. Sail on me hearties!
From Linnea's Daughter
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From Linnea's Daughter
I received this email in response to our mailing inviting people to come visit the forum. I thought this was really nice of her to say and I think it should show us that being true to our roots and keeping the faith is the best tribute and memorial to Linnea. The sender explicitly said I could share the email with you all.
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joan roberts
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These are the moments when you know you're doing the right thing. Makes the aggravation that has at times occurred worth it, no?
Linnea's words, thoughts, ideas remain present and accessible here at the Fantastic Forum, and while many of Linnea's friends have moved elsewhere, and are in their own way paying tribute to Linnea's idea, keeping the spirit of her forum vibrant under their own banner, some still remain here as well intent upon carrying out a similar mission. I know that I take great comfort in seeing that this website still exists.
You deserve a lot of credit for what you've done Fan. You have taken on an at times thankless task at enormous cost to yourself and preserved something that many of us feel is terribly important. I was admittedly skeptical of your mission in the initial stages of this project, but have been won over by your sensitivity in maintaining as best you can what has made this forum a very special place over the years. Speaking for myself, I am very grateful for all that you have done.
The folks at FF2 also deserve a lot of credit for putting their passion on the line and working to continue the community Linnea had built and nurtured over many years, despite the hurt feelings that have ensued, it is worth remembering that many of the people over at FF2 are those Linnea felt closest to on a personal level.
Frankly, it would be nice...... if for only a moment...... if we could set aside any words of division as regards this forum and others, and instead reflect upon, even marvel upon the idea that Linnea drove. The community she created. An idea so strong that people still cling to it, and find it to be something worth preserving. A sense of community so real, that people will even fight for it, doing their best to preserve it.
Thank you for sharing this letter Fan. Regardless of where each of us may find ourselves standing at the end of the day, it puts in to context the reasons we all feel as strongly as we do about these forums.
Linnea's words, thoughts, ideas remain present and accessible here at the Fantastic Forum, and while many of Linnea's friends have moved elsewhere, and are in their own way paying tribute to Linnea's idea, keeping the spirit of her forum vibrant under their own banner, some still remain here as well intent upon carrying out a similar mission. I know that I take great comfort in seeing that this website still exists.
You deserve a lot of credit for what you've done Fan. You have taken on an at times thankless task at enormous cost to yourself and preserved something that many of us feel is terribly important. I was admittedly skeptical of your mission in the initial stages of this project, but have been won over by your sensitivity in maintaining as best you can what has made this forum a very special place over the years. Speaking for myself, I am very grateful for all that you have done.
The folks at FF2 also deserve a lot of credit for putting their passion on the line and working to continue the community Linnea had built and nurtured over many years, despite the hurt feelings that have ensued, it is worth remembering that many of the people over at FF2 are those Linnea felt closest to on a personal level.
Frankly, it would be nice...... if for only a moment...... if we could set aside any words of division as regards this forum and others, and instead reflect upon, even marvel upon the idea that Linnea drove. The community she created. An idea so strong that people still cling to it, and find it to be something worth preserving. A sense of community so real, that people will even fight for it, doing their best to preserve it.
Thank you for sharing this letter Fan. Regardless of where each of us may find ourselves standing at the end of the day, it puts in to context the reasons we all feel as strongly as we do about these forums.
"You'll get used to my babbling, all the others have." - Anna Madrigal from "Tales Of The City" by Armistead Maupin
Kaztronic wrote:
Frankly, it would be nice...... if for only a moment...... if we could set aside any words of division as regards this forum and others, and instead reflect upon, even marvel upon the idea that Linnea drove. The community she created. An idea so strong that people still cling to it, and find it to be something worth preserving. A sense of community so real, that people will even fight for it, doing their best to preserve it.
Well said.
Thank you for sharing the letter Fan, & thanks to 'R. S.' for taking the time to write.
As long as the cyber winds blow, this ship will sail.
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For if it profit, none dare call it Treason.
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Dale O Sea
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Thanks for posting this Fan- didn't see it till now and am glad I backtracked to it.
Great seeing you and please don't be a stranger.
And LRS, sorry you feel like this isn't your party..you are more than welcome to party here anytime. We can talk NWO with Kaz, even.Not my party. Sorry to have intruded.
Great seeing you and please don't be a stranger.
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thelastmrsshram
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Belated Condolences
Received a mailing and just found out about Linnea's passing. She was a great friend and offered much support when I was mourning my husband's death. My condolences to her family. Linnea - see you on the other side! Much love, Kathryn
"the more I learn, the less I know"
Live365 wrote: *
Not my party. Sorry to have intruded.
Hey Live365,
It's always been your party, and it will always be your party. I mean come on, you telling me you've never gone to two parties in one night?
It's good to see you again
"You'll get used to my babbling, all the others have." - Anna Madrigal from "Tales Of The City" by Armistead MaupinKaztronic wrote: Hey Live365,
It's always been your party, and it will always be your party. I mean come on, you telling me you've never gone to two parties in one night?
It's good to see you again
We believe in the two party system!
Put in a prison cell, but one time he could-a been The champion of the world.
Guys, the part I edited out was my outrage at the comments toward the FF2. A Forum started with the most noble of intentions, by Pirates who stood by this Ship long after YOU departed. In many cases, of yer own volition. Yes, I said it.
If there is a way that we could merge, I would so love that. Up to you. And Them.
P.S. to Ben Slain. Please contact Fan for E-mails. I never fergot you....... Same for Dale. Kaz, should it behoove him, just needs to look.
If there is a way that we could merge, I would so love that. Up to you. And Them.
P.S. to Ben Slain. Please contact Fan for E-mails. I never fergot you....... Same for Dale. Kaz, should it behoove him, just needs to look.
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Did you ever stop to think, and then forget to start again?
Live365 wrote: Guys, the part I edited out was my outrage at the comments toward the FF2. A Forum started with the most noble of intentions, by Pirates who stood by this Ship long after YOU departed. In many cases, of yer own volition. Yes, I said it.
If there is a way that we could merge, I would so love that. Up to you. And Them.
P.S. to Ben Slain. Please contact Fan for E-mails. I never fergot you....... Same for Dale. Kaz, should it behoove him, just needs to look.
Thanks for dropping in Live!
Everyone is welcome here, hope to see more of you. I don't see the need for outrage since we all like each other as far as I can tell. Let's try hanging out more and see if that helps.
The note I posted was inspirational to me, I hope you enjoyed it as well.