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Post by AvistheCrow on Mar 22, 2005 21:06:27 GMT -5
Just peeking in. My Granpa passed away yesterday after several weeks of cancer treatment, therapy's not going too well and our computer has gotten a sudden attack of viruses, so I most likely won't be around in the upcoming months until summer at least. T_T Sheesh, I miss you all so much already.
I'm here at my aunt's for the wake/funeral and I'll have access to a computer for about two days, and then I'll be gone. I'll see you guys around sooner or later, though.
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Post by pitbulllady on Mar 22, 2005 21:52:48 GMT -5
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss, Avis. Hopefully at least, you will be able to get the computer virus situation straightened out(try Norton antivirus-kinda expensive but it REALLY works) and will be able to join us before summer-that's a long time away! I'd wondered what was keeping you away from the board, but I hate to hear it's such bad news.
pitbulllady
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Post by RandallBoggs on Mar 22, 2005 22:32:53 GMT -5
My condolenses Avis.... I have lost my grandfather at age 10
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Post by Mirage on Mar 22, 2005 22:50:07 GMT -5
I'm so sorry, Avis...I know how difficult that is. One of my grandpas died when I was about five...and the other currently suffers from Alzheimers. Terrible things to go through.
But I hope other things start looking up for you. We've missed you.
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Post by MelTSS on Mar 22, 2005 23:28:16 GMT -5
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss, Avis. Hopefully at least, you will be able to get the computer virus situation straightened out(try Norton antivirus-kinda expensive but it REALLY works) and will be able to join us before summer-that's a long time away! I'd wondered what was keeping you away from the board, but I hate to hear it's such bad news. pitbulllady Sorry to copy Pitbullady's post, but same here. ^^;; I'm not good with saying the right things at times like these, so, I'm coping Pitbullady.
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Post by Light Rises on Mar 23, 2005 1:46:24 GMT -5
I, too, send my condolences, Avis, and I'll certainly be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. We've really missed ya too, hon. *hugs* Like Pitbulllady said, here's to hoping you fight off those computer viruses ASAP and are able to rejoin us before summer.
~Light Rises
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Post by lizardgirl on Mar 23, 2005 10:57:07 GMT -5
I'm really sorry to hear that, Avis. You're a very spirited member of this board, and it hasn't really been the same without you, but I hope things will get better for you soon. I have a grandmother with dementia, and it's horrible to watch the people you love slowly deteriate, but I'm sure things will turn out for the better. I'm sure I speak for all the members when I say we look forward to hearing from you again. ;D
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Post by Ranger Parsec on Mar 23, 2005 13:13:39 GMT -5
My deepest condolances and prayers go out to you and your family, Avis. I'm sorry to hear that. My own grandfather died of cancer two years ago. And I hope you can take care of that nasty virus problem soon. McAfee or Norton Anti-Virus are the best programs out there. An internet firewall would be useful for preventing such things as unexpected viruses too.
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Post by lizardgirl on Mar 25, 2005 6:25:48 GMT -5
*nods* We have firewall, and it does the job. ;D
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Post by RandallBoggs on Mar 25, 2005 10:34:29 GMT -5
To me...
NO computer is completely protected. It's just the way things are. You always have at least ONE problem with computers no matter what.
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Post by RF on Mar 25, 2005 21:03:30 GMT -5
I see no point in starting a new topic to say hi when another already exists, so I hope you don't mind me essentially hijacking your topic, Avis. Sorry about your Grandpa. It's tough to lose a loved one. Let me begin by telling you all what I've been up to, or at least, those of you who remember me from the "old" board. When ezboard starting requiring a login to post, I became a lurker, reading everyone's posts, but never able to reply. As time went on, though, I got more and more bored with not being able to reply, and, naturally, I began checking the board less and less often. Of course, my interest in the board dwindled quite a bit during this time, until I really didn't care anymore and I began pursuing other pastimes to build a new routine. Every once in a while I visited the board for old times' sake. It was on one of these rare reminiscent visits that I found out about this board, and I was delighted to see that this forum is open to the public so I could finally break the silence. I guess this board must have been here for some time, because I see some considerable post counts. This is a nice-looking board, too. Moderators, tons of buttons for things that can be put in a post, and much more color. Looks like this time, the change will be more permanent than the time the board was supposedly going to move to an MSN group. Anyhow, I'm glad to see most of the "old crew" still around and doing all right, and I thought you might appreciate knowing that I'm okay, too. I'll bookmark this new board, but I probably won't be coming back any more than I already do, and it's probably best for me and others if I don't post any more after this. Happy disscussing! [glow=red,2,300] RF[/glow] P.S. As good an idea as it is to have antivirus and firewall software, the #1 piece of advice I can give you against viruses is "Be careful what you download!" Get files from trusted sources when possible, and scan everything you get via the Internet before opening it. It also doesn't hurt to get spyware/adware scanners, as those can be almost as troublesome in the long run as viruses.
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Post by RandallBoggs on Mar 25, 2005 23:38:23 GMT -5
And... Who might you be? From the old board that is....
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Post by RandallBoggs on Mar 25, 2005 23:41:43 GMT -5
Ah...your postings...
Very well...reply when you can...
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Post by pitbulllady on Mar 25, 2005 23:42:16 GMT -5
I think it's "Randall Fan", Sean. That would explain the initials and the knowledge of how we almost ended up on Brandon's MSN board(the Brandon who saved all the archives, and then lost interest). Anyway, I hope RF can join us!
pitbulllady
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Post by RandallBoggs on Mar 25, 2005 23:45:00 GMT -5
WHAT?!
OH JEEZ! Sorry Randall Fan! You mean Brandon is RF Pitbulllady!
OH jeez....sorry....I was a little suspecious....sorry...
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