Ostracized? Sam chases KV around the room with a box of wet noodles - that'll teach em! ... LOL

I don't think anyone has dismissed you - I know I certainly haven't. The hugs are nice but hey, they only go so far and even then, are only as meaninful as the person giving them are to you.

But still, I've learned that honey and sugar takes one lots farther than vinegar and spice, even if the spice livens things up somewhat. And it is a good thing if we don't always agree or think alike - and just because we may or may not agree on something doesn't mean we can't like the other person.

I'm sorry, but I didn't read any of the Christmas thread - I'm not sure as to why, but once I learned there were tensions, I just simply decided not to. I guess maybe, I just didn't want to see good people in an arguement. It seems like someone always say's something they really didn't mean, or something that is taken different from what the authour intended.

But KV? You're a heck of a nice guy, really. I for one am glad to know you. And, I have noticed a more uptight KV of late - so I figured something was up. I'm glad you went to see your doctor. I'd like to see you feeling better and I know you would like it.

I have to agree - this is a great place, but it is so because of the people, and KV? You're one of them. It's good to think, and yes, I'll admit, sometimes it is good not to think (it always hurts when I think).

And I'm sure those wet noodles didn't hurt you too badly, although it would probably have been a fuuny thing had anyone seen us.

(((((KV)))))

Your friend Sam (who thinks - all these people taking trips and no one ever invites me. Don't they know I carry luggar well???) hahaha ... just kidding with you - Have a GREAT trip and as they say - don't do anything I wouldn't do <smile>

"You'll never know what you're capable of if you don't try."