PB, I’m so sorry I missed this thread until it was too late to do any good. I hope you and the Mr. can work out whatever it is, and I’ll certainly be joining the “hug purplebear” line at the get-together this Saturday.
I always thought that “What doesn’t kill you can leave you bruised and bloody and vulnerable to the next thing to come along.” So take REAL good care of yourself.
And MrBear? You take care of yourself, too. I can only imagine what it’s like living out your personal problems online like this. (Personally, I’d want to kick Mrs Zone’s butt if she did this! Except she could take me three falls out of three. 
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Um…MysterE? I am not young and nubile, but I DO like tomatoes!
purp, you are still in my thoughts and prayers. And Christmas is over, which should help. This is a really bad time of year to be feeling overwhelmed with life. I know, I had a few bad days there myself.
((((purp))))
Scotti
Sorry, but you are. (In my opinion)
Certainly not the only kind person, by any means. But if I had to vote for one, it’s you. Sustained high level of performance over a long period of time is my criterion.
And besides, of all the leading candidates for kindest poster here, you’ve been the nicest to me. What the devil do I care for good deeds done for someone else? 
Seriously, I hope things get worked out, and soon!
MysterEcks, really! :eek: Oh, ok. <hands him a towel, just as he gets surrounded by all of these nubile young(and young at heart) women>
Cheffie, thank you. You’re a truly sweet man, and I’m looking forward to some hugs on Sat.
drop, OUCH! I will, don’t worry. And, MrBear is doing ok.
Scotti, thank you so much. Yes, part of me is glad it’s over now. I’m so sorry to hear that you had some rough days as well. Anything I can do to help? My shoulders are still pretty broad, if a bit bowed at the moment.
DRY, my pal, thank you so much. Even if you do keep me blushing. I hope to live up to those kind words. And, thank you for the smile that crossed my face. See?
Again, the kindness and sweet generosity that is so evident in this thread is helping us both a lot. All of you mean so very much to me, and to my hubby as well, I’m sure.
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Okay, consider me a first class moron. I do not know how I possibly missed this thread. Sorry I wasn’t there for you, purplebear. Am I too late for hugs? Hugs are good no matter what, right?
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I hope everything is getting better by the minute. You both deserve all the happiness life has to offer–make sure you take advantage of it!
Oh, what the heck, here’s one more!
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I have been asked to post this by MrBear:
I read it to mean that he thought I was/am upset with you for starting the thread, that maybe thats why there is only one half finished post in there from me. I don’t want people to think that by you doing that, I was/am hurt by it or anything, don’t want them thinking that you did wrong by starting it. All I ask is that you make it clear that I’m not there by my choice, because I don’t trust myself right now. I don’t want to post there and hurt you or anyone else.
He asked that his posting privileges be temporarily suspended, so he doesn’t post something he’ll regret later. We are working through our problems, and I firmly believe in his love for me, and mine for him. I also respect his choice to not post right now. I love you, always, MrBear.
Thanks for the hugs, evilbeth, they are much appreciated.
Scotticher
Let me put it this way…if you’re offering to assist tomato-covered me, I won’t be wanting purplebear’s towel! 
(And who told you you weren’t young, anyway?)
Re Mr Bears’ not posting: most men aren’t able to be as open as women–for better or worse, it’s the way we’re put together. In a similar situation (which I have in fact been through) I would not be posting either. (Though I think my reaction to the other half’s posting would have been more like Mr Bear’s than dropzone’s. And she could only take me onefall out of three. ;))
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