I don’t have much to add except to say Opal’s a sweetheart and I hope she’s back to her old self soon.
A seminar on time travel will be held two weeks ago.
Echoing all the above, and personal thanks for all the good times you’ve given me here and on the TM page. Though you’ve never asked for thanks, all your hard work is appreciated.
But above all, look after yourself first. Nothing, and no one here is more important to you than your peace of mind, for you and your family.
If you ever had any doubt, just reflect on the fact that you wrung a smilie out of Chief Scott! Now that is a tribute paid to damned few. In fact, you’re the first and probably the last.
Rest up, be well, and all the best.
Veb
okay, I’ve been hosting a speech tournament all weekend and missed out on what’s been going on here; I’ve spent more than a few minutes looking around and still haven’t figured it out; but I gotta say that no matter what it is that’s going on here, I think Opal is awesome. On top of your other wonderful contributions to this community, Opal, I am especially grateful for your letting me into the wonderful world of fathom.org when I needed it. I also hope the USPS didn’t eat your chocolate bar 
I don’t like participating in conflicts on the board, much less taking sides, but after what she’s done for me I can’t keep my mouth shut here. Opal, you’re great, thank you.
Mayor of Snerdville, the home of Mortimer Snerd
“I’m just too much for human existence – I should be animated.”
–Wayne Knight
Opal, I just wanted to add my words of admiration. I love the TMHP.
Please, please take care of yourself. We need you, but most of all, your family needs you.
Consider yourself hugged, Opal.
I’d just like to second, third and fourth what everyone else has said. I’m amazed that, even with all that she was going through, OpalCat still took the time to put the TM pages back up. I think that shows how dedicated she is to the people who use that site and this one, and, yes, the least we should do is let her know we appreciate her hard work and that we’re all hoping everything comes out okay with her.
Be gentle with yourself Opalcat, and while people criticized the contest, most of it has to do with ‘old baggage’ still being lugged around. I thought it was fun, and you were a wonderful sport in doing it, especially the time you had to put into it.Thanks for all your hard work, take care of yourself.
Judy
“Consider it a challenge…”
Opal, I don’t even have a profile on the Teeming Millions page but I have been to it numerous times. You do a wonderful job and don’t get as much credit as you deserve (except for this thread!)
We all know how it feels to put tremendous amounts of energy into doing something for people and then have them turn around and criticize you for it. You, however, have put up with more than your fair share.
Even though you probably want to throw a huge “Bite me” out to the whole SDMB right now, I hope that you will see that you are really appreciated here not just for your site but as a witty, intelligent, and valuable poster.
The dumber people think you are, the more surprised they’re going to be when you kill them.
Just wanted to add my comments as well. I check out the TMHP quite often, and have always appreciated and respected the work Opal has put into it. Not only that, but I’ve always had a lot of respect for her as a poster and a person.
Thanks, Good Luck, and Best Wishes, Opal 
I’m a bit tardy coming into this whole thing…I went in the chat room looking to ask you a simple question about updating my profile, to rather be given a clue that you weren’t feeling well. I read the Pit thread and skimmed this one, so I feel caught-up-ish enough to post.
Whatever all this crap amounts to, you’re a impressively skilled web-designer, intelligent, honest (and frankly so, a refreshing trait), real person, unafraid to bare your raw self with us. That is both admirable, brave, and very risky, as it opens you up to the (frankly) silly personal attacks you’ve received. You’ve done nothing worth attacking; few people on this board truly have.
So, in conclusion:
OpalCat!
OpalCat!
Rah rah rah!
OpalCat!
OpalCat!
Rah rah rah!
formerly known as LauraRae
I’m a Raggety Ann in a Barbie Doll world.
I said it before and I’ll say it again:
Opalcat kicks ass!!! She rules, she rules!
She was the official first person to be nice to me when I first started posting. You go, girl and make whatever website you want. Even though I hate cats, you I can tolerate, cuz you’re a bad-ass poster, and I think you rock!
Even anyone wants to give you shit, tell them to kiss your ass right in the crack.
Fat Guy in a Little Coat,
SDMB Self-Righteous Clique
Opal, it’d be a real shame to lose your voice here and on the TM homepage. The love and dedication you’ve lavished on the site shows.
Please take care of yourself first… even if there are some pissy humorless people here who wouldn’t understand the concept of “a fun thing” if it came up and bit 'em on the ass, there are a lot of us here who really appreciate that you hang out with us.
Shared pain is lessened; shared joy is increased.
Hey Opal -
Take care of Opal first.
Take care of Nicky & Undead Dude next.
Take care of any million of other things you want to do next.
Then, and only then, IF there’s time & energy left over, your talent blows me away, and if you choose to spend some of it here, you will never want for an appreciative audience. I love the TMHP & the Voting is fun, but only if everything’s really really OK in your life.
I truly hope all the other weirdness has blown over by then. Take care.
Sue from El Paso
Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted.
Opal, I feel for you. I can’t compare my own depression with yours, but I have an idea of what you’re going through. My best wishes go out to you.
That being said, I want to echo everyone’s sentiments about the hard work you put into the website. I just added my profile a couple of days ago after discovering TM and I’m truly amazed at all of the work you’ve done. Everything I’ve read so far has been entertaining and worthwhile. I’m just sorry I’ve been a member since Nov. and I just now discovered it.
Neil, Neil, orange peel!
Stay well Opal, its good to have someone like you around on the boards.
Opal, You Rock. I’m going to sink a Cold one in your Honour.
Your work IS appreciated. Do what you love. never let anyone discourage you from what ever gives you pleasure. TMHP kicks ass, but the SD would be a lot less without you.
Best Wishes from Ireland,
John
Okay, I’m late, and I’m lame, which admittedly happens all the time, but still . . .
Opal, you are the cat’s meow. Your web design skills and hard work make the Internet and this board a warmer, friendlier, prettier place.
I wish I could give you a great big hug (and a back rub, and a batch of cookies, and some better neurotransmitters, and . . . and . . . and . . . )
Let your husband take good care of you, rest and recover, pamper yourself. Do what you want and remember: don’t let the bastards grind you down.
Well, can’t add much here except “mega dittos!”
I think everyone is sending prayers and good thoughts your way.
P.S. Please do not assume that I am a Rush Limbaugh Fan!!!