To all my friends in the Lounge...just checking in.

[rbnyc]

Hi,

So where the hell have I been? ;-) From my inbox I gather a few folks have noticed I'm not posting as much as I used to. No, it's not because I finally embarrassed myself enough that I'm afraid to show my face here anymore. :evilgrin: And I'm not ill. :D I haven't given up on the Democratic Party. :kick: Nor have I lost any of my tremendous affection for DU, and for my friends here in the Lounge.

I've just been working a lot of long hours, going to bed earlier than usual, and actually letting my husband use the computer for a change.

Anyway, I just wanted to say hi to everyone. I love you and miss you. I may be missing for a few days at a time, but I'll always check in when I can.

Lotsa Love,

Rene

:loveya:

[Insider]

1. hi yourself

:hi:

'nuf said

[Robb]

2. Yay!

...We can finally put to bed that whole "killed in blimp accident" rumor! :hi:

[rbnyc]

3. LOL!

That would be terrible!

:hi:

[kmla]

6. A blimp accident? Reminds me of something that happened to me once...

No, wait...

I had an accident once when I was in a Blimpie's. Everyone thought it was Mountain Dew on the floor...

Sorry. My mistake...

[Zomby Woof]

4. hey sweetie!

Missed you, but have been working long hours too... :loveya:

[soleft]

5. I was wondering where the heck you were

I know I've been awol re: our project - been dealing with things on the domestic front and on the foreign front I'm going to England tonight - so guess I've been distracted. Will touch base when I get back.

:loveya:

[Rabrrrrrr]

7. Welcome back!

[Whitacre D_WI]

8. Hiya!

Set a spell. Take your shoes off.

[LynneSin]

9. You're a slacker....admit it!!!

Any chance you can slack your way down to Philly on April 24th. Ramsey has a bed with your name on it!!!

:loveya:

[rbnyc]

10. Hmmm...

...I don't know. I still haven't gone on my honeymoon, and we were thinking after tax season. Lemme think on it.

:loveya:

[rbnyc]

11. Well, my lunch break is almost over.

Thanks for your replies everyone. I'll be back next Thursday if not before.

:loveya:

[ScreamingMeemie]

12. Hugs at you!

I've missed you! I'll see you next week. Try not to work too hard.

:loveya:

Laura

[KamaAina]

13. Was just thinking about you last night, m'dear

the oldies station played a certain song by the Left Banke which probably really grates on your nerves...

Malama pono (take care of yourself),
K-A

[Pale Blue Dot]

14. I know what it's like, rbnyc.

You work so much, and then you come home exhausted. The same thing has been happening to me. I won't post for 2 weeks, and then have a sudden posting blitz when I finally get a day to myself. Hang in there. We all miss you. :loveya:

Speaking of which, will you be at the Philly gathering this year? I'm hoping....

[GOPisEvil]

15. RENE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:hug::loveya::*:pals:

I miss ya...glad you're OK. :hi:

[BiggJawn]

16. Glad you're well!

I *HAVE* missed you!

[KCDem]

17. good to hear from you!

I hope you're doing well! How's that hubby of yours? That's sweet that you let him use the computer; ah, the early years of marriage.... ;)

:loveya:

[rbnyc]

18. He's been playing flying games online...

...and loving it. :)

Eventually we'll have 2 computers and we can both be online at the same time.

Woo-Hoo!