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Belated ping to you, stylin19: Please see my 1937. I had not realized you sparked the conversation.

What a good job you did to remind us of what we truly are about, not just on the Q threads, but on Free Republic!

I was thinking last night after reading of the Q flurries as well as ransomnote’s commentary about them, of how so many boards are being coerced, tempted, and manipulated into restricting or ending their Q interest groups.

If it should happen that our Jim Rob decides it is necessary to stop the Q threads here (we sincerely hope not! -and we DO seek to operate under his rules!) I was thinking how so much for me would change.

I have had such a wonderful time getting acquainted with ALL of you and looking into all of these topics of moment -
- laughing at the many hi jinx that have occurred (188% for example)
- learning of many obscure and sometimes technical subjects which turn out to be relevant
- working with Swordmaker and all contributing FReeQs on the LexiQon
- studying alternate histories and realizing that yes, perhaps some of those studies by those who have been dismissed as “Conspiracy Theorists” actually may have known some important things, and in some cases had proof.
- I have been stunned and saddened - and even wept - with all of you at learning of some of the evil we undoubtedly face.

My time with all of you I regard as a very precious shining time.

What would/will I do if Jim Rob closes down our Qanteen? Or if Q comes forward and then belongs to all, whether they want to own him/them or not?

I realized, as I said in the previous comment to Cletus and mairdie, that I’ve been left with a new hobby as a result of this Q experience. I suspect that from time to time it is possible that my odd ball bunny dives will continue. How could I stop??? I also seek to continue learning better research tools and techniques, as they become available to me.

FReeRepublic has ALWAYS been about researching and getting to the Truth. I envision us always continuing to do that. I would plan to stay here and do that, as I expect many here to do the same. Certainly, I expect each of us, in our own ways, will never let go of that pursuit, but will follow it as we are led to do so.

No matter where I ever go in the entire Universe, even aeons from now, I hold each of you dear...even the ones who are lurkers, and have not come forward and introduced yourselves.

Thank you everyone for being here and always bringing the best you have to offer. It is incredible.

OK EVERYBODY!! ASSEMBLE OUT ON THE DECK!!!

*texokie leads the way from the Qanteen Qommon room. The sounds of the Q Qlock with its owl hoots and loud bongs follows them out the door. The patio furniture is set out so that there is a seat for everyone. A large picnic table with a bright red white and blue table cloth is heaving full of sliced watermelons (with lots of seeds), pitchers of iced covfefe which has become a favorite, and large bowls of popcorn. There is a mountain of sammiches, and the end of the table has some mouth watering desserts just waiting to induce mass sugar comas - or at least a nap! Texokie asks stars&stripes forever say grace, who graciously assents*

*This is a lovely warm afternoon here in the mountains. The breezes on the patio coming off the lake are very pleasant and soothing. The neighbors and their children are playing on the dock. The Qanteen Dawgs are roaming and bone gnawing and keeping a watch on the festivities for dropped goodies. The Qanteen Qatz are keeping their tails free from being trodden on in crowd, and doing their figure 8s around the legs of gathered FReeQs. This is the perfect afternoon of warmth right before the fall and winter cold sets in.*

*Everyone grabs a plate (or two) and conversation groups form all over the patio and nearby grounds. Greeneyes and texokie sit in a couple of Adirondack loungers as they and some other interested (and motivated) FReeQs engage in a monumental watermelon seed spitting contest. Greeneyes wins. Texokie has had some recent dental work, and so she is contented to try for a rematch later some time. The Spit N Whittle Qlubbers bring out their carving pieces and start carving and yarning their tales. texokie has learned to carve a face into a gnarly cedar root. She plans to work on a strong cedar limb next. She has the stick picked out and can see where the face needs to come out. Texokie is grateful to native texan for encouraging her to stay at it. Carving is almost as fun as bunny hole diving! It is a gorgeous afternoon celebration and texokie will never ever forget it*