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After Offsprung's loss today (we miss you, Sabine Louise!), I didn't want midnight to come without letting you all know how dear you are to me. It pains me to know that as hard as I try, some of you I will never meet in person, like SL. But I don't need to hold your hand to know you're holding mine. You all are my rock, my sanity, my support, my humor, my sounding board, my informational collection, my political sparring partners, my friends.

I love you, man. Yes, you.

If you ever come through DC, please look me up, if even for a quick hug on the street corner. I'm usually good for a dinner, at least.

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Permalink Reply by mcglory13 on September 2, 2012 at 9:07pm

HBD is so good for dinner. I might have paid her tip though (I never cared or checked).

I miss and love Sabine Louise. Her death makes me feel epically sad. No idea what to do with the feelings, other than honor her for the creative, amazing presence she was.

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Permalink Reply by TommysMommy on September 2, 2012 at 9:19pm

Okay, I thought I was all done being teary, but now I'm at it again. Eating cheetos and thanking my stars that I am here with two amazing kids and hugging them just a little harder tonight.

Strangely aggressive internet hugs to all of you and your families tonight.

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Permalink Reply by Zealflyer on September 2, 2012 at 9:51pm

OK, I'm erratic here and and I didn't really know Sabine Louise, but may I ask what happened?

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Permalink Reply by Herasmus B. Dragon on September 2, 2012 at 9:54pm

One of our original members lost her battle with brain cancer.

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Permalink Reply by Daddy Geek Boy on September 2, 2012 at 11:26pm

Wow. I'm floored. I'm so happy to have virtually met you all. You have helped me through a lot. On whatever social media site our paths cross, I'm happy when they do.

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Permalink Reply by The Oracle on September 2, 2012 at 11:33pm

:'(

Someday our paths will cross, HBD. I am sure of it. Sometimes I feel like we've already met, actually.

Hugs to you all.

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Permalink Reply by Floor Pie on September 3, 2012 at 12:39am

A-freaking-men. I just finished writing about all this. Love you all. Hugs all around.

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Permalink Reply by Meghan on September 3, 2012 at 4:54am

I love being part of most of your lives, although mostly on Facebook now. I appreciate having you all in mine.

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Permalink Reply by G to the G on September 3, 2012 at 6:25am

Thanks for that FP. Well said. Truly.

This is the the place where I would troll late at night when El D was a newborn and I was so utterly exhausted and alone, the place I ran to first any time I need sound advice or to vent... I made some really truly wonderful friends here. Learned so much...and Sabine and I shared jokes, parenting stories, support, and more laughs.

Thanks to my virtual friends...I think this thing turned out pretty special.

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Permalink Reply by mightyninjamom on September 3, 2012 at 7:22am

FP - that was awesome. You managed to completely drag out everything I was thinking but couldn't say. Thank you, for that.

For everyone else here, y'all have saved me from so much loneliness. You've helped drag me out of depression and offered support at my lowest points, and cheered me on when I felt better. You guys shared your lives with me, and that's been a gift.

So, um...thanks. Love you guys.

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Permalink Reply by Zealflyer on September 3, 2012 at 12:29pm

Well thanks for filling me in. I'm sad that I never got to know Sabine, and sad for all of you who have lost a valuable friend and very, very sad for the son she left behind.

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Permalink Reply by ruth on September 3, 2012 at 3:54pm

And if you have a whole weekend, HBD is good for finding the best hotel with the most awesomest pillows, and all the best restaurants!