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by amarilloactor 03 Jan 2009 ( edited Jan 24'09 19:24 )
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endured over the last few months. Although all of you have affected my life in one way or another to differing degrees in the past, I had no idea that I had also touched yours.

I was going to answer all the message individually, but between the posts, the private messages and the regular e-mail I have received, I am sure that I would have missed someone. Please accept this as my sincerest Thank You to you all.

I hope this doesn't happen to anyone else. I am NOT going to let the ramblings and small mindedness of a few stop me from enjoying the things that I get out of this site and never should have. I is just a difficult time in my life and everything seemed overblown to me. As for those involved: I can't say I understand, because I don't know what you got out of it. And I want those involved to know that I know who you are. I have almost all of the messages, and I DON'T FORGET EASIILY!!!

So, again, Thank you all for your support and caring I really appreciate it.

BTW - Five Star Fonts has the letter "E" up dor download for their RinTinTin Alphabet.

http://www.fivestarfonts.com/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=8

ALPHA-MAN IS BACK!!!!!

Comments (93)
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by blhamblen 03 Jan 2009
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HIP HIP HOOORAY :) Please don't EVER Leave us again:) Just sit back and feel the LUV:)
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by shirleysisson 03 Jan 2009
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Yipee - so glad you didn't stay away. Good to have you back again!!!!
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by adelmarie 03 Jan 2009
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Glad to see you around Eric. Alphaman is the house lol, thank you for the link.
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by loish 03 Jan 2009
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And we are all so glad he is! Thank goodness!
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by bonita1313 03 Jan 2009
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Thank you Eric! My New Year is already complete by you being here! Bonita
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by dinkie 03 Jan 2009
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Having read all the comments that were posted here and nothing as to what was said, I can only imagine. Thanks for not leaving us and for all you add to this site. You have a big heart and alot of love to give to us that need you and your help. You are a man with alot to give and this proves it. Thanks for staying with this group and for the grace you have showed. Glenda
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by grandmamek 03 Jan 2009
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I know I am speaking for the majority. Welcome back!! Thank you for the link.
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by elaine45 03 Jan 2009
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Welcome back....
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by leslie12 03 Jan 2009
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Hello Eric,

Thank you for not letting the petty people win. The Cuties here need you and please keep this in your heart...you are wanted, very much so. You are needed, very much so. Bless you and take care.

Leslie
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by reddish 03 Jan 2009
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Iam also glad to see you chose this route; I've had a big smile reading your post. I always feel good when I have finished a project, no matter if it's sewing, doing yard work or maintaining my pickup..My husbands father always said--it's exercise and not work..Good luck. Diane
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by blessinge 03 Jan 2009
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YEA for Alpha-Man!
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by raels011 03 Jan 2009
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Glad you are back in the fold
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by sllakin 03 Jan 2009
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"WAY TO GO ERIC!!!!!!!!!! Hip, Hip Hurray!!!!!"
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by sandralochran 03 Jan 2009
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Welcome Back Eric
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by quiltgrama 03 Jan 2009
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Welcome back alpha man glad to see you and please stick around. I too like alphas and your help to keep up on them is great. Love Lisa
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by jerrib 03 Jan 2009
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I have tears in my eyes Eric. I and the rest of the loving Cuties are so glad your back. I look forward to more of your funny posts. I know a few men who knit,crosstitch and would love to embroider, but get me to do it for them. This isn't just a woman's craft and so glad you enjoy it.
WELCOME BACK DEAR ALPHA-MAN
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by dlmds 03 Jan 2009
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God Bless you and yours, and he also blessed us by giving you and your good health back to us. Hugs and flower.
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by americangirl 03 Jan 2009
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I'm glad that you decided to tough it out. You do bring a lot to this group. I love collecting alphabets too, and you have really helped my collections to grow. I also appreciate your humor. I love to laugh and you are an asset to this group!
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by ddoersch 03 Jan 2009
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So happy, your post made my day...
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by sqdancer 03 Jan 2009
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All I can say is Hooray, Wonderfull, Great, Welcome Back...xxx hugs
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by maryanns66 03 Jan 2009
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Howdy Eric,
I have read some of what's gone on with the 'meanies' on this site. I'm pretty new here myself and have limited computer time to play. lol

I read your profile just now, and Holy Cow, you are quite an accomplished seamstress and very talented person of which you should be very proud. WOW Wish we lived close to each other, what fun that would be! I am Texan born and lived in the Abilene area until 1989, then transplanted to Florida, but my heart is still deep in the heart of Texas!

I hope to see you around when I get a chance to visit this site. I had no idea what had happened until I started reading. All the times I've visited here, everything has been friendly.

Have you ever visited HGTV Quilting and Needlework Forum? I love those people there and you would be a wonderful addition with all your experience and talents. Here's a link if you want to take a peek.

http://boards.hgtv.com/eve/forums/a/frm/f/5894011632

Take care and welcome back!
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by cordura5 04 Jan 2009
Hey, cool! Another transplanted Texan. Maybe we can have a 'family' reunion and all fly in and get together at Eric's. We can all bring our sewing machines and our collections of alpha's of course!
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by oldandgrey 03 Jan 2009
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WELCOME BACK & a very good morning, I have missed your input & reminders A large bunch of Roses
by Cutie #8325809 03 Jan 2009
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you have helped us in more ways then u could imagine eric you are a great person to know and i am glad i do know you and dont care what goes on at all i know i can hunt u down lol
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by dlonnahawkins 03 Jan 2009
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Way to go Alpha Man - and a big HUG from all of us.
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by modo 03 Jan 2009
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thank you alpha-man for the reminder, stay the way you are, we love you*
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by mariahail 03 Jan 2009
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Welcome Home ALPHA-MAN!!!!!!****
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by kazza 03 Jan 2009
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Good for you Eric! Can't understand why people do this type of thing - Lifes too short for that.
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by dlmds 03 Jan 2009
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I love what you wrote, evil is evil no matter where it comes from. I am so happy to know that your strong enough to rise above the uglyness. Have a wonderful New Year here with us that care for you. H&*.
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by catwoman123 04 Jan 2009
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I`m glad you`re back,I love your input .
Cathy
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by stitchship 04 Jan 2009
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:-) *4U
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by minnieb 04 Jan 2009
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all I can say is
YES
thank you
you have made my day
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by jrob 04 Jan 2009
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good deal....you are the bigger person.;)
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by mpo14011 04 Jan 2009
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Welcome back, Eric.You were missed.
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by kathyjt 04 Jan 2009
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Glad your back.
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by karikares 04 Jan 2009
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it is so nice when someone will speak their mind... I am behind you 100%... glad you are back!
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by lbrow 04 Jan 2009
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WONDERFUL! WONDERFUL! THAT IS EXCTLY WHAT i WANTED TO HEAR FROM YOU. I'm proud of u Eric, alpha-man, cute. Hip Hip Hooray for the one & only Eric the Alpha-Man. You r back where u belong. *
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by minicow 04 Jan 2009
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YEA for ALPHA-MAN
from minicow
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by mimisews2 04 Jan 2009
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You go Alpha-man!!
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by auntbaba 04 Jan 2009
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Eric,
I'm so happy to hear that alpha-man is back! Yeahhhh!!!! Happy New Year!
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by kharriman 04 Jan 2009
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I am in Maine. I am so VERY glad that you are back!!! It would not have been the same if you hadn't come back. ***4U

Karen
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by mollymarie 04 Jan 2009
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So glad you are back
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by sherylac 04 Jan 2009
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glad you are back *****4u
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by gerryb 04 Jan 2009
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Well, ALPHA-MAN, now I may not miss any letters! I was depending on your notices! Try and forget it all..enjoy life & friends & those that have a problem, well you know what that little "delete" button is for!!
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by jasanne 04 Jan 2009
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Glad to see you back and posting. As one cute said there is always a rotten apple somewhere in the barrel.. It is a lesson for me also not to allow the 'rotten apples' to affect me, something I tend to do too often.. Thankyou Eric your bravery posting and telling us what had happened - and thankyou to all the cuties who supported you. As another cute put it - if we keep being the positive caring group we have been, the others won't stay long. The challenge to us all is to stay above the pettiness and continue to be positive and supportive. Hugs to all.
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by michelej 04 Jan 2009
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Good afternoon alpha-man...So so happy to have you back. Good on you!!! Yippee!!!!!!!!!
Michele
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by newipswich 04 Jan 2009
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Hooray!! I'm delighted that you will still be around!! :-)
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by bamaasc 04 Jan 2009
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Glad you're back!! I'm heading off to get my Rin Tin Tin E now...keep us updated on those alphas! *
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by lenamae 04 Jan 2009
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Glad you are back
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by tinfriend 04 Jan 2009
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The Best news I read this am is .....

"ALPHA-MAN IS BACK!!!!!"

All I can say is that this is the BEST decision you made Eric because all your "Cute Family & Real Friends" are right here - missing & waiting for you!

We are ALL so happy to have you back and I KNOW that everyone feels the same way too!

So......"WELCOME BACK & HOME Eric / Alpha Man!!!!!!"

*4U!!!!!
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by kkcogle 04 Jan 2009
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So glad to see you again! You are sooo welcome on this board Eric!
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by jasanne 05 Jan 2009
Nice to see you again kkcogle - haven't seen you posting for a while!
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by giddygoat 04 Jan 2009
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Welcome back. So glad to see that you didn't let them beat you.
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by persiancatlover 04 Jan 2009
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i'm glad your back,welcome back
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by nonna57 04 Jan 2009
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YEAH he's back :):):):):):):)
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by babyred 04 Jan 2009
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So happy to see you back. I am glad you are not going to let the words of a few keep you from something you enjoy. Welcome!!!
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by sufferingsonje 04 Jan 2009
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Welcome back. So glad you are not letting others standards rule your life. You are most loved here. *4u and all the others who have supported you.
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by harry33 04 Jan 2009
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I do not know what happened, perhaps I'm too new but welcome and hello anyway from me too!
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by ezzemml 04 Jan 2009
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Good on ya Mate. Hope all will be well from now on.
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by rmj8939 04 Jan 2009
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I am so glad that you have decided to let it go. It is hard to let what others say not affect us but we should live our lives the way we see best. Bless you and welcome back.
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by tolgamum 04 Jan 2009
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I've just caught up with the hullaballoo regarding vitriolic e-mails to you Eric, and am delighted that the support of your true friends has helped you decide to return (and ignore such intolerant ignorance and bigotry). Makes you the stronger person...I had the weird mental picture just now of lots of middle-aged and older women donning armour in your defence... of course it's just my silly sense of humour kicking in. But I'm so glad you're back amongst us where you belong. As ezzemml said 'On ya mate'!
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by bikermomfl 04 Jan 2009
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welcome home and don't you dare get mad again, now everybody else PLAY NICE!!!
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by marietta 04 Jan 2009
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So glad to see you are back, and a big welcome
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by juanitadenney 04 Jan 2009
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*4U for coming back. I am also new and have missed the nasty stuff. I thought everyone here was nice and friendly but I guess there is always a few rotten apples in every basket. So nice to have you back.
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by camylow 04 Jan 2009
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way to go.........
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by nurselilly 04 Jan 2009
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woot woot welcome back alpha man :)
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by gerryvb 04 Jan 2009
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alpha-man is back in the house !!very good news to start this new year!*4u!!!
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by jayemcee46 04 Jan 2009
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good to have you back Eric Jo
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by clawton 04 Jan 2009
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Glad to see you back! As you can see you have a lot of supporters here. Take care of yourself.
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by letvia 04 Jan 2009
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I'm so glad you're back dear Eric. Have fun!!!! Flower and XoXo
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by iris2006 04 Jan 2009
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That is what you deserve, all the support you need. I'm SOOOOOOOOOH Glad to see you back Eric. This place wasn't the same without you. Go for it.
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by mops 04 Jan 2009
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I'm glad you're back, you were missed! I'm not such an avid alpha collector, just a few, but it's nice to see them posted. I hope you're well enough to enjoy the site. Flowers!
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by marjialexa 04 Jan 2009
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So good to see you back, Eric!!! I'm just thrilled, this makes my day!! Love, Marji
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by celticlady1031 04 Jan 2009
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Well it's about time you came to your senses!... LOL Doing the Happy ALPHA-MAN IS BACK Dance. See, I told you we are still and always will be the best bunch. Wooo Hooo Cuties! We rallied together and Eric is back. And now I can get off my soap box which should make everyone happy.
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by blhamblen 04 Jan 2009
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ERIC I hope you are reading each and EVERY one of these "answers" there are 3 pages of them right now (Sunday Jan. 4th at 12:15 pm) I don't EVER remember seeing this many answers to 1 post in the whole time I've been here. Know that YOU are loved!
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by ejtads 04 Jan 2009
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I really do not know you and had a hard time reading the stuff that was posted recently. You need a lot of flowers today and always. I have had the privilage to enjoy some of your designs which are really great. Keep going!!!!
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by mad14kt 04 Jan 2009
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ERIC I am PLEASED that you STAYED!!! YOU are more SPECIAL than you know to every "CUTIE" with a CARING HEART. REST and allow not your heart to be troubled....ENJOY 2009 & be PROSPEROUS & GOOD HEALTH!!! ;) *2U
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by darmoola 04 Jan 2009
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Hi Eric...I'm glad your back too...this site is for everyone to enjoy...I'm happy your not letting a few small minded people interfer in what makes you happy.
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by debrar 05 Jan 2009
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Yea, your back and you brought a alpha with you. Not only did I get the E, but the DCBA. Thanks bunches.
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by gramsbear 05 Jan 2009
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Welcome back Eric. Good to see your post's again. **
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by coco128 05 Jan 2009
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YOU GO BIG GUY...YOU SHOWED THEM!!! I'm glad YOU chose to WIN and not let those others run you out. We all love you (like you can't tell by now-LOL)..hugs and welcome back!!!!
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by sambsranch 05 Jan 2009
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Hey Eric, Remember we all love and support our fellow embroidery-er-ers... LOL... We don't want to loose U as U'r a great person to chat with, besides I want to see some of U'r work... U should be so gifted n share u'r ideas... Don't let any one stand in u'r way!!! ((((HUGS)))) & FLOWER 4U...
Sam :)
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by meganne 05 Jan 2009
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OH Dear!!
I don't know what has been going on in my absence but whatever happened and whoever has caused you hurt, they will be punished in due time. We have a saying here in Australia: "What goes around, comes around." And it always does.

I am only sorry i was not here to support you Eric.

There is no room here at Cute for petty bickering and although I have had words to say on certain matters in the past, it is always in an effort to encourage people to be the "best" they can be and remember we are, ALL OF US, fellow human beings, just looking to live each day and perhaps touch and contribute, in a positive way, to others we may meet along the way.

We should all endeavour to "DO NO HARM" in our dealings with others as only if we are generous, loving and caring and free of spite, can we truly call ourselves Christians.

Hugs and blessings, Meg(Anne)
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by cutiepie 05 Jan 2009
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In my opinion, the Alpha-Man never actually left, and I'm pleased as punch about that fact. Thanks to you, Eric, Five Star Fonts has "sucked" me right on in. I not only collected the freebies, but I caved and purchased a pair of alphabet sets. They were too cute to resist. :) Does Anita know that you are such a good advertiser? :D
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by kttyhwk4 05 Jan 2009
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Welcome back Eric....so glad to see you posting again. Try to forgive those who have hurt you as they are only simple minded fools.
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by katydid 05 Jan 2009
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Go to it alpha-man !! we love you!!
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by marlakay 06 Jan 2009
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Hi, I am fairly new to this site. I couldn't find the part about what happened to you, but it seems that you got past whatever it was and are very well liked by the people on this site. So many people are glad to have you back! I read your personal information. I must say you have been very blessed with many many talents! You can also add writing to your talents. Your personal information was well written and interesting to read.
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by tatorbugcreations 06 Jan 2009
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eric,
I am so glad that you did not let narrow minded people keep you from our group. I dont get to post that often, as I have 2 babies and stay at home full time, but I love coming here and talking to everyone and reading tips and tricks and you always have great places to find alphas!
Stephanie
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by cicadamn 06 Jan 2009
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So nice to read your letter. My niece is 25 , very much a lady but loves nothing better than dooing woodwork, and has also just taken engine out of her Tata Truck to repair it. The other day she shot a Black Mamba, that was a threat. I admire her, nothing to big or small or strange for her, she just loves it, also cooking. Love Eric from Cica South Africa
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by nini 06 Jan 2009
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Welcome back, Alpha-man! I do not post many times but I want you to know that You have all my support, too!****
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by sherz12 24 Jan 2009
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Eric: boy am i waaaay behind here. i only read the post today about your trouble which i replied too. Now here i see your ok. All i can say is WELCOME BACK, GLAD YOUR STAYING. better late than never. Bring on those alpha's
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by camylow 24 Jan 2009
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woooohoooo glad you decided to stand your ground. Ain't no sense in letting meaness ruin someones life. life is way to short and we have to much fun here....need a friend here we stand.
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by playninpjs 24 Jan 2009
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I'am also one of these people that don't post offen but I just had to respond to this....I'am sick too Breast Cancer again and if it wasn't for my embroidery habit somedays I don't think I would make it!! Keep your head held high and ignore those that will bring you down!! I would like to thank you and everyone else for all the information, websites,help and projects that are posted here. Lorie
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by sissibrode 24 Jan 2009
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better than words, just a * for you
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by becky45 24 Jan 2009
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YOU GO EMBROIDERY BUDDY!!!!!!!!!!