by maria (lurking in the shadows of the night) B.
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September 6, 2006

Photo by maria (lurking in the shadows of the night) B.

October 18, 2006 09:23 PM EDT (Updated: December 29, 2009 10:10 PM EST)
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Comments: 135

Miz Lynn aka/BooBoo Oct 18, 2006, 9:38pm EDT
A panther!! Cool. This reminds me of my old high school mascot!
gorgeous aren't they? I love all animals especially the big cats.
Dawn M Oct 28, 2006, 8:30am EDT
Wow, that's quite the picture. Hope you get your computer working real soon.
annette p. Nov 1, 2006, 4:14am EST
Nyaaawwwsssshhhh..its gorgeous!!
serena B. Feb 21, 2007, 5:29pm EST
Hi..I love this picture ,Very powerful :)
(pantha is my usual screen name) Being my all time favorite animal
Ur in Oz too :) Cool!
Maria, this is an eye-catching icon. Why did you choose it?
Deanna P. Mar 22, 2007, 6:20pm EDT
Maria heres you speical note for today.
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Thanks Magi. This panther lives on my lounge room wall along with tigers, bears, wolves, leopards, horses and 40 or more elephants.


Deanne. thank you for your kind message.
Elizabeth Davis Apr 1, 2007, 11:30pm EDT
NICE!!!! Beautiful detail.
ONY ME May 19, 2007, 8:07pm EDT
beautiful picture.
Clifford H Colpitts Jr May 19, 2007, 8:57pm EDT
Reminds me of the slight shark which was on a mission to get a message to me. I speaking of the attack off Australia, where the shirk just necked a mom with child...it was a love bit....Of couse, as you know ONY: I just working on a short story...but shirks have no chance agaist sateillites that can couse fake tornadoes...and near lightening strikes...fortunately you need clouds, mosture to do that, I think....just free association for the furtherince of another story....Green...? God or God?
Elle W. Jun 4, 2007, 7:06pm EDT
wha a great pic; i love panthers!
gaelyn k. Jun 9, 2007, 4:28pm EDT
Black like the night. Swift as the wind.
Thanks Gaelyn, What a wonderful description you have given my panther.
gaelyn k. Jun 11, 2007, 12:02am EDT
Have you ever been on a safari?
Marge H. Jun 28, 2007, 9:53pm EDT
I wondered if there was a story behind your avatar. A dark and mysterious panther seems perfect for a mystery writer.
William Dotani Jul 9, 2007, 3:14am EDT
Easy to brush those teeth. Just say 'here kitty kitty' and have a toothbrush ready.
William Dotani Jul 11, 2007, 11:15pm EDT
I hope to soon find time to read your short stories. My health has slowed me, but I still have chores to do and errands to run.
Mark Lange Aug 20, 2007, 9:58pm EDT
Deep in the darkest jungles of Africa, lies a sleeping panther who has grown to an incredible size due to a growth on his prostate! lol If awaken, he can kill you with just a stare! No be quiet and don't step on his tail or you ... .... ..... Oh, never mind. it's too late! well, at least you got a few points for this lame comment!~
*Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D. Sep 4, 2007, 11:53am EDT
Panhters are one of God's most beautifu creatures.
Alena Chauntee AKA Kitten Sep 16, 2007, 10:23pm EDT
this is very nice.
Leslie "Missy" T. Sep 19, 2007, 2:21pm EDT
I love your picture!
JoAnne D. Oct 2, 2007, 1:43pm EDT
Wow, is a black leopard like a panther?
Sheila Deeth Oct 5, 2007, 7:18pm EDT
This is a lovely picture. And makes it really easy to see your comments. Marge is right. A perfect icon for a mystery writer.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Oct 8, 2007, 7:25pm EDT
Wow...loved this...
necee t. Oct 28, 2007, 9:17pm EDT
what a beautiful kitty...hehe
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Oct 31, 2007, 11:50am EDT
Hi Maria

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Curt L. Nov 12, 2007, 3:42pm EST
Great! Sending a 10 your way!
Pat Bertram Nov 18, 2007, 10:14pm EST
I absolutely love your icon and tag line. Saw them and had to come looking for you to give you a 10.
Sheila Deeth Dec 6, 2007, 11:54pm EST
Dropping by to thank you for your comments Maria.
Pat Bertram Dec 20, 2007, 1:29am EST
If there was a contest for best icon, you would win hands down. It makes me shiver and smile at the same time.
Brian .. Jan 5, 2008, 6:16am EST
I really like the panther!
small squirrel
Marge H. Jan 10, 2008, 12:26pm EST
Dropping it to say hi to your and your gorgeous panther and thank you for your comment.
Marge H. Jan 11, 2008, 5:09pm EST
Thank you for reading my article on the future and for commenting. I'm looking forward to your next article(s). :)
Marge H. Jan 19, 2008, 7:09pm EST
Just stopping by to thank you for your comfort and caring.
Sherine W. Jan 19, 2008, 8:29pm EST
This is beautiful!!!
Marge H. Jan 29, 2008, 9:22pm EST
I hope you are able to get back on Gather soon. I really miss you.
Marge H. Feb 18, 2008, 5:51pm EST
Hooray!!!! *Throwing confetti, breaking open the wine and sending kisses.* You're back. And about time too. :)
Marge H. Feb 29, 2008, 6:03pm EST
Thank you so much for all of your sweet comments on my story.
Marge H. Feb 29, 2008, 6:04pm EST
I didn't realize that you are originally from Scotland.
Marge H. Mar 2, 2008, 6:00pm EST
Thanks Maria for commenting on my latest articles. I really appreciate your loyalty.
Marge H. Mar 13, 2008, 10:11pm EDT
Hi Maria. Once again, thank you. I hope you are having a great week.
Marge H. Mar 17, 2008, 8:30pm EDT
Hi sweetie, I wish you would write something so I could comment on yours. You are so kind to continue to comment on mine. Thank you.
LARKIN L. Apr 9, 2008, 7:21pm EDT
Nice image, did you paint it?
Marge H. Apr 22, 2008, 6:07pm EDT
Thanks again Maria for dropping by. I have never had to put two pets down at the same time. That must have been heart breaking.
Sheila Deeth Apr 28, 2008, 6:03pm EDT
Maggie's been lurking in shadows too, but she's missing the odd tooth.
Marge H. Apr 30, 2008, 8:37pm EDT
Hi again Maria. Thank you so much for your loyalty. It always makes my day to when I see that you have dropped by.
Sheila Deeth May 7, 2008, 5:36pm EDT
Dropping by to say hi and thanks.
Alison Pearce May 7, 2008, 5:42pm EDT
Hi Maria! Just dropping by your page to say hi! Hoping you are going to post some more of your wonderful work soon. (if I miss anything, please let me know, I am so lost here right now)
Marge H. May 12, 2008, 7:50pm EDT
Hi Maria. Once again thank you for your kind words.
Marge H. May 16, 2008, 9:44pm EDT
I'm so glad that you enjoyed my tribute to the horse. Thank you for dropping by, reading, and commenting.
Marge H. May 27, 2008, 8:55pm EDT
Hi Maria. Thank you for dropping in. I always love seeing you.
Marge H. Jun 8, 2008, 8:29pm EDT
Hi sweetie. Thank you so much for your loyalty. I'm glad you enjoyed my pun filled article. :)
Marge H. Jun 23, 2008, 4:18pm EDT
Once again thank you for taking the time to read and comment. :)
Thank you, Maria - for commenting and always caring when you do, about my writing. It's so appreciated.
Maria,
The black panther was also our school's mascot! Beautiful animal.
Please WRITE! You are incredibly missed!

Hugs,
Marilyn
Brian .. Jun 29, 2008, 9:50pm EDT
stopped by to thank you for commenting.
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neat image.
Marge H. Jul 2, 2008, 8:32pm EDT
Hi Maria. Thank you for your encouragement. I do plan on developing that drabble and including the story in my Mike and Alice series.
Marge H. Jul 6, 2008, 7:29pm EDT
Thanks once again for your comment. If anyone should feel badly about your son having to give up playing soccer it sounds like it should be your husband, not you. You just did what you had to do under the circumstances.
Marge H. Jul 13, 2008, 7:45pm EDT
Hi again Maria. Thanks for dropping by. I always look forward to seeing you.
William Dotani Jul 15, 2008, 3:12am EDT
A nice indoor pet, eh.
Marge H. Jul 28, 2008, 12:35pm EDT
Thanks so much for your sweet comment on last week's post about my foster dad. He's doing much better now and should be able to go home in a few days.
Marge H. Jul 29, 2008, 7:44pm EDT
Once again I appreciate your continued loyalty. I hope that you will be able to find some time to write again. I really love your stories. You are so very talented.
Xelene *. Aug 10, 2008, 1:31am EDT
Incredible icon.
Marge H. Aug 11, 2008, 12:20pm EDT
Hi Maria. Thanks for dropping by Norma's party. I'm glad you brought your beautiful panther.
Marge H. Aug 11, 2008, 7:58pm EDT
I hope that all of those 8s will be good luck for both children for the rest of their lives too.

I would guess that they will both be considering 8 to be their lucky number anyway.
Judith S. Sep 11, 2008, 8:58am EDT
Beautiful, sleek, quiet, powerful, yet soft and so tender with it's young.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Sep 12, 2008, 1:38pm EDT
Hi Maria,

nice to see you...missed you...thanks for all your blessings,love n care

kudos
Marge H. Sep 14, 2008, 3:41pm EDT
"Beautiful, sleek, quiet, powerful, yet soft and so tender with it's young."

Hey, I think Judith just described you. :)
William Dotani Sep 28, 2008, 3:53pm EDT
So this is the most popular pet sold in pet store Down Under, eh!
Dena Straughn Sep 28, 2008, 9:48pm EDT
nice
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Oct 3, 2008, 7:02pm EDT
Wow its beautiful , I love it as your ICON!!
(Jasper,(Disciple for Christ. w. Oct 13, 2008, 12:14pm EDT
great picture.Why not put some of those great pictures that you have on your wall in your photo galaey here on gather, that would be nice.
Jerry M. Oct 25, 2008, 9:15pm EDT
That's a great piece of artwork. I love big cats. Do you have any of tigers? They are my absolute favorites.
Marge H. Nov 26, 2008, 3:24pm EST
Dropping in to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
Marge H. Nov 26, 2008, 3:25pm EST
Thank you for your comments
Marge H. Dec 2, 2008, 5:24pm EST
Hi Maria. Thanks for dropping by. It sounds like it will be sometime in late summer if all goes well. That's summer in the US. :)
William Dotani Dec 2, 2008, 5:28pm EST
Beware!!!!!! Marge is after your llama, if you happen to have one.
William Dotani Dec 2, 2008, 5:30pm EST
Unofficial statistics show that 1 in 97,654.5 people in Australia owns a llama.
Marge H. Dec 14, 2008, 1:56pm EST
Thank you so much for your continued loyalty and kind comments. I appreciate your encouragement.
Marge H. Dec 19, 2008, 6:38pm EST
Once again, thank you. :)

If I don't get to "see" you before have a very Merry Christmas!
Marge H. Dec 28, 2008, 5:38pm EST
Hi Maria. I hope you enjoyed your Christmas!

Thank you for your comments.
Marge H. Jan 2, 2009, 8:09pm EST
Hope you had a very Happy New Years Day.
Marge H. Jan 2, 2009, 8:10pm EST
Wishing you love, health, happiness, and prosperity this year.
Marge H. Jan 2, 2009, 8:10pm EST
Thank you for dropping in and reading all of my chapters. I appreciate your comments.
Marge H. Jan 12, 2009, 7:45pm EST
You are such a great friend to read to spend all of that time reading and commenting. I wish you had some more articles or photos up for me to comment on. :)
Marge H. Jan 16, 2009, 7:00pm EST
Well, here I am once again to say thank you. :)
Marge H. Jan 16, 2009, 7:00pm EST
I hope you are having a great weekend.
Marge H. Jan 16, 2009, 7:01pm EST
Nothing much planned here except for writing and cleaning.
Cortney R. Jan 21, 2009, 5:38pm EST
What a cool icon.
Gina M. Jan 21, 2009, 5:53pm EST
great picture - thanks for commenting on my wolf sanctuary trip
Dan H. Mar 2, 2009, 6:06pm EST
A nice shot.
Marge H. Mar 10, 2009, 5:03pm EDT
Hi Sweetie! I'm really enjoying your story. Thank you for sharing it. I hope you will submit it for publication when it is finished.
Marge H. Mar 31, 2009, 12:47pm EDT
Thank you for dropping in. So glad you are still enjoying the story. I might not have time to do any writing until Sunday. This week is going to be nuts for me.

No, I haven't had any news even though I have sent two emails to him. I guess I'm going to have to look around some more. Has he been in touch with you?

I'm looking forward to reading more of your story too.
Marge H. May 9, 2009, 9:50pm EDT
i haven't been here for awhile. Dropping by to wish you a very Happy Mother's Day!
Marge H. May 9, 2009, 9:50pm EDT
Thank you for all of your comments.
Marge H. May 9, 2009, 9:51pm EDT
I had a lot of fun writing that. I've never been to Bolivia so it required a lot of research.
William Dotani May 13, 2009, 3:59am EDT
So you start talking about Bolivia when I'm gone eh.
Marge H. May 20, 2009, 6:28pm EDT
Sending Happy Birthday wishes to your son.
Marge H. Jun 1, 2009, 10:59pm EDT

Thank you for your comment, Maria. I hope your son had a wonderful birthday.
Marge H. Jun 10, 2009, 9:00pm EDT

Thank you so much for your loyalty and encouragement.