by Elsie Duggan

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November 8, 2006

A Thank You to You All

November 08, 2008 12:15 AM EST

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Oh, Oh, just noticed the date

I've been on gather two years today

where did all that time go

It seemed to just fly away

I've done so many drabbles

Thought I'd do one for me

Just write a small one

For my Gatherversary

I've so many friends here

Some from the beginning

And some very new

But you all have me grinning

As you've seen me through

Over the past couple of years

Many tough times in my life

Gave me smiles instead of tears

This is a great big thank you

Lifting my glass to you , saying Cheers!!

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Comments: 82

B.B. B. Nov 8, 2008, 12:17am EST

cheers Elsie, may you have a lot more years of gather coming

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Andrea (Ms. Conservative) L. Nov 8, 2008, 12:17am EST

Happy anniversary

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Lynn R. Nov 8, 2008, 12:19am EST

Happy Gatherversary Elsie. It wouldn't be the same here without you.

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Larry H. Nov 8, 2008, 12:22am EST

Happy Anniverarsy

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Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Nov 8, 2008, 12:23am EST

Happy Gatherversary Elsie!

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EM JAY (Gather Director of Chaos & Uprisings) W. Nov 8, 2008, 12:23am EST

Well a happy one to you, Elsie! Cheers!

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Lune Wolfsong Nov 8, 2008, 12:23am EST

Happy Gatherversary, Elsie. :)

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Bob C. Nov 8, 2008, 12:24am EST

Happy Gatherversary Elsie, you are one of the way better things about Gather and I enjoy seeing all that you post!

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Janet "Jax" B. Nov 8, 2008, 12:25am EST

Happy Gatherversary Elsie!

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Kathryn E. Nov 8, 2008, 12:27am EST

Two years is a great time, Elsie. Happy Gatherversary!!!

Featured in the Triple Name Club.

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Donald M. Nov 8, 2008, 12:29am EST

Happy Gather versary Elsie.

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Karen M. Nov 8, 2008, 12:34am EST

Yeah....Congratulations...we are better for knowing you !!

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Wilma M. Nov 8, 2008, 12:37am EST

I am SO GLAD you ARE here! Congratulations on suriviving 2 years of Gather updates and glitches! No wonder you have white hair! LOL

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Marilyn M. Nov 8, 2008, 12:38am EST

Happy Gatherversary, Elsie!

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Tanya P. Nov 8, 2008, 12:41am EST

Happy Gatherversary, Elsie! I'm glad to be friends with you!

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Liz [site-Raven] Please critique my poetry. Nov 8, 2008, 12:45am EST

HAPPY........HAPPY ... HAPPY......................HAPPY GATHER-VERSARY............SMOOCH.

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Lucky Stars Nov 8, 2008, 12:49am EST

Salud, Elsie!
I'm glad you are here on Gather.

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jackie c. Nov 8, 2008, 12:54am EST

Happy Anniverarsy

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Member Photog Nov 8, 2008, 1:01am EST

HAPPY GATHERVERSARY!!!!....glad we virtually met,lady ;>

love ya, gayle

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TK Rosevear Nov 8, 2008, 1:02am EST

Happy Gatherversary Elsie!!!

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Cindy B. Nov 8, 2008, 1:07am EST

Happy Gatherversary! =)

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Gretchen Lee Bourquin Nov 8, 2008, 1:10am EST

happy anniversary!

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Linda T. Nov 8, 2008, 1:22am EST

Happy Gatherversary! So very glad we connected as new friends and looking forward to a long friendship.

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Svetlana Goryacheva Nov 8, 2008, 1:33am EST

Warm congratulations from Moscow, Elsie, dear! ;-) And thank you so much for your wonderful works and comments.

Love and hugs in abundance - S.

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Sue T. Nov 8, 2008, 1:38am EST

You bring so much to Gather, Elsie. Happy Gatherversary to you!

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Nancy 67 Nov 8, 2008, 2:13am EST

Happy, Happy Gatherversary, Elsie! You are a wonderful friend, and I hope you're enjoying your Gather anniversary! My two-year Gatherversary is coming up this month as well. So much has happened since then for all of us! Hard to believe...

Have a great weekend, Elsie!!!

Hugs,

Nancy

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Nov 8, 2008, 2:41am EST

KOOL...HAPPY 2ND GATHERVERSARY,ELSIE

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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Nov 8, 2008, 2:44am EST

Happy Gatherversary, Elsie!

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Randee "The Court Jester of LaLa Land ! ! !" always and forever, I just want to celebrate Nov 8, 2008, 2:49am EST

Cool Elsie.........

Happy Gatherversary ! ! !

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CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) Nov 8, 2008, 3:03am EST

elsie, that's how i felt when i noticed it was my two year also recently. happy gatherversary

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William Dotani Nov 8, 2008, 3:12am EST

My goodness! I'm so sorry not to have noticed or written anything warning people about your quest to spread dandelions east and west.

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Dena Straughn Nov 8, 2008, 3:59am EST

Happy Gatherversary . . . I have so enjoyed meeting and reading.

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Corina Carrasco Nov 8, 2008, 4:58am EST

Hi Elsie! I have been really busy with my NaNoWriMo novel (trying to write a novel in 30 days) so I missed your birthday the other day and almost missed your Gather anniversary!

I have so enjoyed your posts here and your friendship. I remember I met you on the same day you joined Gather! Boy am I the lucky one!

By the way, I am using the Duggan name for one of my characters in my novel. Nothing to do with your family but I needed a good Irish name and yours came to mind so I'm using the Duggan name with Bobby as the first name.

Take care Elsie. You are a treasure to us all!

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Wilhelmine Estabrook Nov 8, 2008, 5:28am EST

Two years! Where does the time go. Incidentally the Dugan name comes up in my dad's diary of World War I.
Like you, I cherish all the contacts I've made through Gather, who have enriched my life amazingly.

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Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. Nov 8, 2008, 6:07am EST

Happy Gatherversary!

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Rob Appell Nov 8, 2008, 6:13am EST

Shortly after your birthday, and since it's a special time for you, I say Happy Elsie-versary, baby...I've got you on my mind. I think I've known you for a day or two...and hope to maybe bring you a smile or laugh or two as the future days roll by...especially if I goose you next time we're playing Naked Twister!

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Maria W. Nov 8, 2008, 6:18am EST

Happy gather-anniversary, Elsie. You are a very nice Lady, and i fell honored to be your Friend!

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JOHN BECK Nov 8, 2008, 6:39am EST

Happy Gather Anniversary, Elsie! Thank you for brightening our days and soothing our nights.

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Kushal Poddar Nov 8, 2008, 6:48am EST

You are to remain here
the place you have created
the gathering of our hearts.

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Virginia M. Nov 8, 2008, 7:03am EST

My! How time flies when you're having fun! Glad to have you as a friend, Elsie!!... Happy Gatherversary:)

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JOHN BECK Nov 8, 2008, 7:07am EST

Also, congratulations on your honorable mention in the Xpressions contest with your Halloween Toy Box!

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Cindy A. Nov 8, 2008, 7:38am EST

Happy Gatherversary Elsie! I love gather too..i am not on as much as i would like to be..but when i am here, it feels like home ;)

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Nan G. Nov 8, 2008, 8:34am EST

Elsie, it is an honor to know you and a privilege to read your fine work.

Have a great weekend.

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Kevin E. Nov 8, 2008, 8:40am EST

I want to echo others in saying Happy Anniversary. Gather is a better place because you are part of it.

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Steph-in-NE ..... Nov 8, 2008, 8:49am EST

you are awesome you are one of many reason why i stay here,,, you have brighten and cheer me up in the last 18 months for me, All your woderfull stories and poem and funny quirks on letter has brighten all of us, As Athrea Franklin is the Queen of soul you are the Queen of Gather.. The divas of all of us, someone to look up too and love to have you in my and all our families.
So celebrate with love and affection from me, may God grant us many more excellent works from you and your great insight of life.

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Kimberly Ripley Nov 8, 2008, 9:03am EST

Happy Anniversary, Elsie! You certainly are a Gather favorite!

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Amy H. Nov 8, 2008, 9:16am EST

Happy Anniversary! We certainly love having you here. You have been here longer than me!

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Deb J. Nov 8, 2008, 9:39am EST

Congrats to you on your GAtherversary Elsie, my friend!! You have given me many smiles and near tears yourself!! Thank YOU!

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Nov 8, 2008, 9:46am EST

Happy Gatherversary Elsie!

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Samantha V. Nov 8, 2008, 10:13am EST

Happy Gatherversary!!! :)

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Samantha V. Nov 8, 2008, 10:14am EST

Thanks for posting to my group, Points Blitz! I've featured this post! :)

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John Philipp Nov 8, 2008, 10:17am EST

Happy Gatherversay, Elsie!

Looking forward to another year of your wit and warmth.

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Jennifer aka Jenn B. Nov 8, 2008, 10:19am EST

Happy Gatherversary to Elsie!

I so enjoy reading your writings....

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Barbary Chaapel Nov 8, 2008, 10:54am EST

Cheers to you, Elsie! You are a wonderful addition to the Gather world.

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ELLEN B. Nov 8, 2008, 10:56am EST

Happy Gatherversary Lady. We are the better for knowing you Elsie. So special. I now believe in Angels on Earth. You also have helped so many, just that gentle Elsie word, that changes it all for some of us. God Bless, and Keep Writing. Ellen B

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Wendy C. Nov 8, 2008, 11:20am EST

Happy Anniversary Elsie!

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Mariana T. Nov 8, 2008, 12:01pm EST

******************** Elsie******************

Happy GATHERVERSARY...You must have joined right after your birthday! Many blessings for a spectacular year. Salud

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Digital Diva S. Nov 8, 2008, 12:02pm EST

This is a wonderful addition to the group. Thanks for posting this to Best Original Photos, Art and Writing for 2008

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Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. Nov 8, 2008, 1:20pm EST

Thank you for posting to this group whose only purpose is to thank you for posting to this group group.

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Debra C. Nov 8, 2008, 1:43pm EST

L'Chaim, Elsie.

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Natalie Neal Whitefield Nov 8, 2008, 2:32pm EST

Happy Gatherversary. You are the greatest, Elsie! Such an inspiration to us all...

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Lona Herling Nov 8, 2008, 3:04pm EST

Happy Gather Anniversary Elsie and may you have many more.

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Marge H. Nov 8, 2008, 3:53pm EST

Happy Gatherversary to a beautiful, talented, and special friend. Sending you love and hugs.

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donna f. Nov 8, 2008, 5:02pm EST

Happy Gatherversary, Elsie. Just don't lift that glass too many times, ok?

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Sandi S. Nov 8, 2008, 5:39pm EST

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

And thank YOU, Elsie, for being here with us!

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sheila h. Nov 8, 2008, 6:13pm EST

Where does the time evaporate to ?
Happy Gatherversary ,Elsie..
Thankyou for your genuine 100% certified Elsieness..
you are one in a million!

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Kay M. Nov 8, 2008, 7:37pm EST

Happy Gatherversary!

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Sue M. Nov 8, 2008, 8:37pm EST

Happy Gatherversary, Elsie! I'm glad to call you Friend!

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Donna C. Nov 8, 2008, 9:22pm EST

HAPPY GATHERVERSARY, ELSIE
You are the reason I love Gather.

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Donna S. Nov 8, 2008, 9:32pm EST

happy happy joy joy!

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DesertDarlene L. Nov 8, 2008, 11:48pm EST

Oh, wow, happy Gatherversary!

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dee b. Nov 9, 2008, 12:25am EST

A big Happy Gatherversary Elsie!!!!!!!! And may you have many many more!

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Carol B Nov 9, 2008, 7:17pm EST

And cheers to you Miss Elsie, and many more gatherversaries.

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Alison Pearce Nov 9, 2008, 8:06pm EST

Happy Gatherversary Elsie!!! So glad to have met you here! Did you know that you were the second person (and the first person to comment on anything of mine) to connect with me? You lifted my heart and made me feel so welcome, and you've continued to do it ever since!

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Donald M. Nov 9, 2008, 9:11pm EST

Did you make any Dandelion tea to serve today?

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Kay S. Nov 9, 2008, 10:20pm EST

Cheers! to you Elsie dear.

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lynn a. Nov 10, 2008, 3:17am EST

Cheers right back at you. Wish I'd seen this before. Well, anytime is a good time to celebrate.

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Pamela O. Nov 10, 2008, 10:28am EST

Happy Gatherversary Grandma!!!! {{{HUGS}}} I love you!

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Kimber L. Nov 20, 2008, 1:43pm EST

Happy Late Gatherversary!! MIne just passed too! As well as my one year wedding anniversary! What a time for celebration!!! I love reading your writing Elsie!!! I hope you stick around here on Gather for many years to come!

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