A Message from Eve

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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I had intended to vanish from the message board (for personal reasons) without posting one of those awful “I’m Leaving–Miss Me! Miss Me!” threads. But under the circumstances, I thought it proper to touch base, let everyone know I’m OK and to hope you all are, too. I asked Tuba to revoke my posting privileges about three weeks ago, so I am asking Cajun Man to post this for me.

My office looks down Park Avenue, so we saw the whole thing happen Tuesday, from the conference room. After the South Tower collapsed and we got calls about the Pentagon, we decided that getting the hell out of there was the better part of valor–my office is very close to three major targets (Grand Central, the Chrysler Bldg. and the library), so I beat it uptown.

I spent the night at friends’ who own a co-op on 103rd and Riverside–if I’m going to be a war refugee, I intend to do it in style. I bought overnight items on my long walk uptown. The next day I heard the PATH trains were the only way back to NJ, so I went back downtown to try and grab one.

It was then I discovered that the pantyhose I’d bought were two sizes too small–as I headed West, my pantyhose headed South. I ducked into an open building, leaned against the wall, kicked off my shoes and began to frantically tug my underpants and stockings off. Just then, an elderly Chinese man sipping a cup of coffee turned the corner of the hall and encountered me doing my impromptu striptease. I drew myself up, said “good morning” in my best Margaret Dumont voice, whipped off my undies, stuffed them in my briefcase and departed with great aplomb.

I’m back to work today, Friday, because Ladies Must Eat. Not happy about risking my life for a company that won’t promote me or give me any editorial input . . . But can’t make a living just from my books. I have my nail polish redone and my best outfit on, so at least if I’m going, I’m going in style. As I said, my building is very close to several targets–but at least it’s an old mortar and brick building, not one of these pansy-ass steel and glass things that collapses every time you crash a jet plane into it. So, I stay away from windows and hope for the best.

Take care, y’all, hope you’re all alright–

–Eve

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Eve, I am so relieved to have finally heard from you. We have worried ourselves to death about you, but deep down in my own heart, I just felt you were alright.

You’re tougher than any plane crash or bomb could ever be.

We’ll miss you until you get back, however. You’re one of my favorite posters, and personally, I will be glad when you come back.

Thank God you’re ok and thank you for the message.

Much love and good thoughts to you, Eve. You’re definitely one-of-a-kind.

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Glad to hear you’re alright Eve! Just one more reason why pantyhose should be outlawed.

I’ll miss your witty and insightful posts!

jarbaby

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Only Eve could have pulled that scene off. :slight_smile: If you talk to her again, thank her for the first laugh I’ve had in days.

Give her my best and let her know she, along with all of New York, is in our thoughts.

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Eve,
If you really intend to leave and not come back, I will tell you this:
You have always been one of my very favorite posters, and I will truely miss you.

I am glad to hear you are OK after the disaster.

If you ever just want to drop me an e-mail for any reason at all (to bitch about a coworker, let off steam, or say hello), please do.
suzette100@yahoo.com

Take care,
Zette

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Thank you, Eve, for stepping back here long enough to raise the class content several notches.

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Well, Eve, I woulda missed ya even if you’d just snuck off quietly. It’s good to hear that you are well, in your usual fine form, and maintaining your unquestionable style.

Hope your personal situation works out and you can come back to grace us with your presence again one day. :wink:

Good luck to ya!

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Eve, I’m also very relieved to hear from you! Of course, our lady of style had to do a disaster in style.

I’ve missed reading your posts, too, and look forward to the time when you feel you can return to us.

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I’d been wondering where you went, Eve! We were all pretty sure you were all right, but the long silence was beginning to get me worried.

Sorry that we won’t be hearing from you; I always enjoy your posts.

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Dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, DAMMIT! While we seem not to have lost any Dopers to death or injury in this horrendous tragedy, we’re still managing to lose one of the best members of this community anyway. I know your decision to leave is unrelated, but at a time when we are all coming together and finding comfort in each other’s presence, your absence will leave a huge hole in our midst.

I do understand, however, when personal things can make you feel like a break is needed - I’ve done it myself. But I sincerely hope it’s merely a break and that you’re not leaving us for good. Your wit, your style and your just plain old class will be sorely missed around here.

Take care of yourself, Eve. I hope to see you back someday.

Jill
(Shayna61@yahoo.com)

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Glad to hear you are all right.

Farewell, and most sorry to lose you. You were one of the people that made the Board sparkle.

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Eve,

even though I know you didn’t want this to em a “miss me” thread, I will miss you. I have always looked forward to reading your posts and counted you among the dopers that I always wanted to meet. If you ever want to get in touch, or happen to be heading up to Winnipeg, please drop me a line at poysyn@hotmail.com

Take care,

Poysyn

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Eve is safe :slight_smile:

Eve is leaving :frowning:

Eve will return :slight_smile:

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:slight_smile:

Please come back soon.

Please.

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What an indomitable nation we are. In a crisis, even Eve goes Commando.
Take care, Eve.

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Eve, glad to hear you are ok. Thanks for the pantyhose laugh. We all needed that :slight_smile: Hope you come back soon.

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I’ll miss you too, Eve.

I hope you’ll be able to come back someday.

-Bumbaputz

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My thoughts too.

Godspeed, Eve.

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What a relief that you’re all right, Eve. You’re the first one I thought of when I saw those burning buildings on television. I’m sorry you had to witness the horror firsthand and I hope it didn’t traumatize you too much.

I’m sad to think that you’re really leaving the Boards. It won’t be the same without you here.

Take care of yourself.

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Crap.

That’s what I really, really hate about the Internet. It takes me a long time to begin to discern the personalities behind all these messages. It takes a lot to stand out, whether its Scylla’s way with words, or jarbaby’s, um, way with words.

I finally found a poster I like whose name I can remember, and she decides to take a powder. Usually happens in real life when friends argue, or someone moves away. Rarely, you know.

Rats.

Just for your information, I would have been really hurt if you didn’t at least say good-bye. I liked reading your posts. Please come back soon. When you can.

Darn.