Heya Francesca, good to see you. Congrats on the engagement!
No, mostly, she uses the small sheep to taunt Hoggy, the cat. 
Taunting Hal is just a bonus.
Hey there Astro! How’s Astrogirl?
Thanks! How are YOU? Whatcha been up to?
Welcome back!
Updates on the Ujests:
Money in.
Money Out.
Fatter.
Did I miss anything?
Oh, yes. Very exciting news for me. I took up knitting. rather obsessively in a geek way. So those sheep are looking mightly interesting to me.
Hey Shirley 
I took up cross-stitch. I’ve heard knitting can get you that way though.
You already knowwww!
She’s doing fantastic; and is now hinting around that she’s ready to get pregnant and produce little Astro-critters. I’m not sure how I feel about that yet. :eek:
'Grats on your own engagement, by the way!
Just don’t ask if anyone here has been to the bottom of the Marianas Trench.
Or for how many times either.
Or for how long.
And how long ago.
Hey, Francesca! You were missed and welcome the hell back!
Veb
Hello, it’s nice to meet you. I’ve been here longer than 3 years, [sub]but I’m sorry to say I don’t remember you[/sub].
I’m sorry. I’m terrible with names and faces–faceless names are just that much more of a challenge.
Hey Veb! LTNS! How’s life?
Yay mini Astros! You should go for it.
How have you been?
*please don’t hit me
You cheeky mare.
Hey Francesca, good to see you came back! We missed you!
Where’s the pie?
Anyone seen Francesca lately?
Who?
Francesca - On a more sober note, posters Persephone and Ayesha have died. Ayeshadied just recently, the end of her long battle with Hep-C
StG
Didn’t you used to work in a bookstore? Perhaps a used bookstore? I remember you ! You’re fun. And smart. And clever. And clearly a real catch, damn that Alex B !
Congrats on all of the successes. As a studio cameraman, might I suggest you cut back on the Marmite and step up on the fresh hot rolls first thing in the morning?
Welcome back !!
Samclem, I have iced coffee dribbling from my nose. You are to blame. Retribution is in the offing.
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