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20+ years ago I lurked in the (one) Forum for weeks or months, reading posts from the bird people (BHD, BCNH) and Jrz & Buzz and so many others but BHD went out of her way to say "hey you're new here, welcome!" and it was all downhill from there...
Same (plus NWG) My gawd itâs been over 20 years?
Like Coax, I too am still processing this.
I'm still trying to make sense of it all so, I haven't posted my farewell to BHD...But let me lead with this...Our friend Cathy was a fucking force of nature, or FFN for short.
20+ years ago I lurked in the (one) Forum for weeks or months, reading posts from the bird people (BHD, BCNH) and Jrz & Buzz and so many others but BHD went out of her way to say "hey you're new here, welcome!" and it was all downhill from there...
Interesting. 19+ you were one of the first to do the same for me. It matters that we honor each other through all the fits and filters. BHD was always kind to me when we infrequently interacted. It was easy to see the respect and love she garnered then as now.
It's a rainy grey morning here, appropriate for the sadness.
C (and M) was the first Peep I met in real life. We had chatted on-line a bunch when they first were moving out here. They moved to one of our favorite little towns, so it was natural we would meet up. We looked them up whenever we went over and often had lunch at Sirens or Banana Leaf, We did the seasonal holiday stuff - I always loved Mike's Calendars and cool little crafts. Covid made everything harder and we had gotten rid of our boat, so we made fewer trips over the last couple years. I was arranging a work trip to town when I heard the news. Schedules didn't align and she wasn't up to a last meet up. This was probably the right decision - I'd be a mess, and no one wants to see that.
She will always be fondly remembered as the one who always had space for other people, always had understanding, and who could always find the time for you. She was RP's Momma bear.
20+ years ago I lurked in the (one) Forum for weeks or months, reading posts from the bird people (BHD, BCNH) and Jrz & Buzz and so many others but BHD went out of her way to say "hey you're new here, welcome!" and it was all downhill from there...
It's a rainy grey morning here, appropriate for the sadness.
C (and M) was the first Peep I met in real life. We had chatted on-line a bunch when they first were moving out here. They moved to one of our favorite little towns, so it was natural we would meet up. We looked them up whenever we went over and often had lunch at Sirens or Banana Leaf, We did the seasonal holiday stuff - I always loved Mike's Calendars and cool little crafts. Covid made everything harder and we had gotten rid of our boat, so we made fewer trips over the last couple years. I was arranging a work trip to town when I heard the news. Schedules didn't align and she wasn't up to a last meet up. This was probably the right decision - I'd be a mess, and no one wants to see that.
She will always be fondly remembered as the one who always had space for other people, always had understanding, and who could always find the time for you. She was RP's Momma bear.
Iâm so gutted right now. BHD was a genuinely wonderful person. Her generosity was enormous, her heart was warm and sincere, her humor was good, not mean. She was one of the first people to greet me on this site and Iâve missed her presence here. She comforted me when I was going through health issues. She always chastised me when we were in the area and didnât visit. I so wish we had visited more. Iâm going to miss her, tremendously. I know she is physically gone now but her wonderful, generous and kind deeds have made a lasting impact on my life, Eâs life, and doubtless, many others here.
Iâm so gutted right now. BHD was a genuinely wonderful person. Her generosity was enormous, her heart was warm and sincere, her humor was good, not mean. She was one of the first people to greet me on this site and Iâve missed her presence here. She comforted me when I was going through health issues. She always chastised me when we were in the area and didnât visit. I so wish we had visited more. Iâm going to miss her, tremendously. I know she is physically gone now but her wonderful, generous and kind deeds have made a lasting impact on my life, Eâs life, and doubtless, many others here.
Same. All of that and more. She introduced Triskele and I. We have a beautiful life together thanks to her.
Iâm so gutted right now. BHD was a genuinely wonderful person. Her generosity was enormous, her heart was warm and sincere, her humor was good, not mean. She was one of the first people to greet me on this site and Iâve missed her presence here. She comforted me when I was going through health issues. She always chastised me when we were in the area and didnât visit. I so wish we had visited more. Iâm going to miss her, tremendously. I know she is physically gone now but her wonderful, generous and kind deeds have made a lasting impact on my life, Eâs life, and doubtless, many others here.
Two decades ago; I wouldn't meet BHD and Hobbitt in person for a couple of years after this was taken, but the idea that they invited total strangers (e-friends) to stay in their home and celebrate with them changed our trajectory. Thank you both.
I was one of those strangers, invited to their home not to party on the new year, but to heal. BHD was like a motherly high priestess, believing in me when I didn't believe in myself. She was also brutally honest when that was needed and I will forever be grateful for her welcoming arms.
Two decades ago; I wouldn't meet BHD and Hobbitt in person for a couple of years after this was taken, but the idea that they invited total strangers (e-friends) to stay in their home and celebrate with them changed our trajectory. Thank you both.
Good people. Tragic loss. Happy to have had many crossings and conversations through the years.
Not sure I've ever met two people that have done so much for so many.
Two decades ago; I wouldn't meet BHD and Hobbitt in person for a couple of years after this was taken, but the idea that they invited total strangers (e-friends) to stay in their home and celebrate with them changed our trajectory. Thank you both.
I was one of those strangers, invited to their home not to party on the new year, but to heal. BHD was like a motherly high priestess, believing in me when I didn't believe in myself. She was also brutally honest when that was needed and I will forever be grateful for her welcoming arms.
Two decades ago; I wouldn't meet BHD and Hobbitt in person for a couple of years after this was taken, but the idea that they invited total strangers (e-friends) to stay in their home and celebrate with them changed our trajectory. Thank you both.
Good people. Tragic loss. Happy to have had many crossings and conversations through the years.
Two decades ago; I wouldn't meet BHD and Hobbitt in person for a couple of years after this was taken, but the idea that they invited total strangers (e-friends) to stay in their home and celebrate with them changed our trajectory. Thank you both.
Two decades ago; I wouldn't meet BHD and Hobbitt in person for a couple of years after this was taken, but the idea that they invited total strangers (e-friends) to stay in their home and celebrate with them changed our trajectory. Thank you both.
