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   .... I'm sure I'm not the best person to start this thread.... there are so many of you that have been here much longer that me.... but I didn't want to see another day go bye without expressing how I feel...over the last 6 mos. you have all become my friends and a very special family..... I love and look forward to every day hearing the funny, intersting and knowledgable posts..... from the snot-war night shifts to the jury duty cafes!!.... We support each other, cry together, grieve together, and celebrate together! We are each different and unique and important. We are who we are, and each one is loved for themselves...... as in all families, we have our moments of friction..... but that is normal, healthy and human..... forgiveness is a given.... apologizes not needed...... TDK is unconditionally loving.....

   I hope to see those of you that left come back..... we welcome with open arms.... no need to explain.... we miss our friends and want them back!

   ... those of you that come to this site to cause problems.... shame on you! ...this is a loving family and we stick together..... find somewhere else to go....... I can only pray that your mean heart finds a way to heal, because if this is how you get your kicks - you are not a good person, and you need to get some help........

   Love and {{{Huggs}}} to all my family!!! AV

   .... steps off the box and hands off the microphone.......

   Posted 1 year ago by AV #

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   Thanks AV! I needed that!

   Posted 1 year ago by BCAMflorida227 #

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   Oh, dear - I don't think that I can say just one reason why I love TDK. But I'll try not to write a novel. (don't say anything, petpainter!!!)

   I love TDK because of the friends that I have made here. Some that I have met, some that I probably never will, and yet I feel that I know all of you. In some cases, I think that I know you better than my friends here at home. There is always someone who has gone through the same experiences, who has had the same pain, who loves to laugh at stupid jokes. There's always the wackiness of TDK. The Night Shift, the Roller Rink, the birthday parties. There's the generous, loving nature of all of you. Baby showers! Birthday and Christmas cards! You all remember things when people in our own families don't remember.

   There's the pure joy of getting together! I cannot think of any other group that I could belong to where, when I was in London, the UK TDKer's all traveled to come so that we could meet. And I will tell you honestly - that was THE highlight of my trip. And of course, there are those of us who have been known to drive 10 hours to meet other TDKer's for lunch :-)

   There's our common love not only of kittens, but of all God's creatures. Even ones named Meatball. There's the comfort of knowing that if we have a problem or question with our kitties, that others will know what to do.

   There's the anticipation every day of signing onto TDK to see what's up. And then both laughing and sometimes crying.

   There's supporting each other when we are really struggling. It's not a cliche to say that you can feel the love at this site.

   I love that you all let me be as crazy as I am - and you don't (usually) call out the men in white coats. I love that we laugh so much here! Life is short and laughter is good for us.

   Laughter is good, but friends are better. We all need to hold hands because none of us is going to make it through this thing alone.

   It makes me so sad that so many of our family and friends seem to have drifted away. I hope that you are lurking and will know that we are waiting to see you come back.

   I love you all. I never, ever thought that I would be in a chat group. That's how it started, but it's sure so much more than that now.

   Steps down and hands out microphone for the next friend.

   Posted 1 year ago by WillowandWindismom #

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   I don't have the words to describe why I love TDK or what it means to me. I was here when TDK chat started and although I don't get to hang out here as much as I used to (sure miss those rowdy Night Shifts)I hope to be in a better situation very soon and have more time to be here. This group/friends/family has helped me thru some very difficult times God bless everyone of you.

   Posted 1 year ago by Crazycatman - AZ #

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   Well said AV, WWM and even though brief, you, too, Chuck and Terri. I am sometimes awed by the amount of members who log on to TDK, and therefore shy away from logging myself. (No comments, chuck). I do hate it when things get so rocky that folks feel they are not appreciated or welcome any longer.
   I, myself, take everyone's remarks as an addition to my knowledge, or my delight. If things are said that I don't agree with, or may be a little critical, I just let it go and think that MAYBE, that person is in a bad place too.
   Please reconsider old friends, before you say a final goodbye. But be aware that you are welcome back anytime.
   This is my family, too.

   Posted 1 year ago by artistabobbi TX 1/17 #

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   AV, you started this thread perfectly! I too hope that those who have left are lurking and know that we think of them fondly. It's an honor to me to be part of this family. Some of you know that a few of my family have stopped in here too. Could I have gotten thru the loss of both Jiggs and Shaddo in such a short time span without TDK? Yeah, probably, but when I read thru the threads relating to them, I see that all who posted truly care, most all of us have been there, and your words really helped heal. And how anxious was I to present Leela to all of you!
   On a semi-related note, I recently read thru the "Kitties Invited" thread that I started when Shaddo was really sick. It was a fun thread and when you read thru threads like that you realize it's like reading a book created by lots of different people.
   The day-to-day conversations are usually the highlight of my day! Yep, I'm a TDK addict...

   Posted 1 year ago by JoanfromNewJersey #

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   i love this site and the people who post here because .. you ave helped me through the toughest thing i ever had to do. to help my kizzykat cross over the rainbow bridge. you supported me, gave me comfort, you made me feel my feelings of loss and grief were real and normal. you wrote poems , included kizzykat in stories that helped me see in my mind and soul that she was okay. you have all made me laugh and cry and soemtimes i am not sure how to express my self, but you let me say it anyway.

   i just love you all, thank you for accepting me into your TDK family. you accepted me right away and made me feel comfertable and cared for. i had few people i could talk to that understood the depth of my loss. you all did , i count you all as good friends and i can't express enough how grateful i am for this site and all of you.

   i never even realized people come to this site to start trouble. i never would of dreamed such a thing. i was surprised to hear that. this is a awesome community and i value each thought , poem , picture all that you post.

   thank you again for sharing your lives and cats with me and lydia , because we love the company. i send you all hugs !!

   Posted 1 year ago by beth #

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   I love TDK for many many reasons, but one in particular is because when I first started posting here - I did it like I do when I post everywhere. I just came in as 'myself.' Nobody judged me, nobody said bad things to me, everybody just accepted myself for me - and all because I have kitties!! I think that's a lesson that a lot of people can learn. It didn't matter what I looked like or what I believed in - just the fact that we all (well most of us) were owned by kitties was enough to turn this site into the wonderful place it's become - enough to make us all 'family.'

   I cherish you guys each and every day - and even when I'm not posting I'm lurking in the background because there's always something here to make me laugh, or think, to make my day better than it was before I got here. Not many places on the 'net can claim that. I hope this place is around for a long long time - I've met so many wonderful people here (some in person - some not - some only over the phone) that I wouldn't have traded this experience for the world. When I've asked for prayers or thoughts, I've gotten them by the buckets full - you guys even miss me when I'm gone - I've got blood relatives who don't miss me when I'm gone - lol. I'm so glad and grateful that you guys are my family.

   HM

   Posted 1 year ago by HuddysMama #

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   I cannot even put into words what this site and everyone on it means to me. I love the fun we have in the cafe, night shift, roller rink, birthday parties and I love the fact we are there for each other when an animal or a loved one is sick or is in need. We pray and have a virtual shoulder to cry on if need be. You gave me a baby shower for Abigail, that touched me so deeply. That spoke volumes to my value to you as well as the friendship there is on this site. It was the best when I was in the hospital and I received more phone calls from my friends at TDK than I did my own family and local friends. I even received a call from England!!! I miss those that have gone but hope they return. It hurts me to see our family torn apart by anything. I am also a TDK addict and proud of it!

   Posted 1 year ago by cricketsmama #

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    I don't know if there's a way to express how thrilled I am for being part of this family. I love coming to the forum and seeing what's happening. What new knowledge and wisdom, laughter and praying is available or needed. We may always have our ups and downs as all families do, but we also have a love between us all that is hard to describe to anyone to doesn't understand what a close-knit family we are. I never knew it was possible to feel so close to people I haven't met and to share the joys, the sorrows, the laughter, the mundane, the acceptance of everyone as a special person. I echo what others have said and what others will say because this site means so much to me. Thank you to Kitten Master for seeing the need for this site and providing it. And especially, thank you to all my "brothers and sisters" for all the things that make this forum the very best in the world! A virtual hug for everyone!!

    Posted 1 year ago by LadyKat of IA #

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    Thank you AV for starting this thread! Ditto what has been said above.
    In addition, I have never joined a chat room before either. This site is my daily 'conversation' since I rarely have any in the real world. I have learned so much about cats and people. I have gathered strength from some of you that you will probably never know you gave. I love that we are from all around this not-so-big world. I am not as eloquent as I wish I was... I am just me. And you all have accepted that. Thank you. You all are the best !

    Posted 1 year ago by 2 Popoki #

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    I love this site for many of the same reasons as already stated. I very seldom post, but I am here most every day, laughing, crying and praying for the family members. This site brings me joy through the Daily Kitten picture, the stories, etc. I love TDK!

    Posted 1 year ago by Ouize in Central FL (6/19) #

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    Well I just had to add a little more even though I have been so vocal this weekend.

    Do you all remember the Christmas movie "It's a Wonderful Life" with James Stewart? That movie in my opinion is much more profound than it may appear to the casual viewer. Not only does it make you think what life would be like for those around you if you weren't here but it also shows us that we never know how, what we say or do, may affect someone else. You never know what those few words of support may mean to someone. How you can make someone feel so much better by showing a little consideration and reaching out even for a minute to someone who is a total stranger. It's so much easier to do on the computer and the people here exercise that whenever there is a hint of unhappiness expressed or even isolation. Let me tell you I discovered this weekend just what a wonderful life it is having TDK friends. There is something intangible that almost defies explanation when you know that some one, some where thinks about you and is concerned for your happiness. Maybe it is even more relevant that they are not family. We expect that concern from family but for some of us who don't have family it is heart warming and reassuring. Thank you all again from the bottom of my heart.

    Posted 1 year ago by petpntr #

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    Every day I thank God for all of you.

    Posted 1 year ago by Emma #

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    It seems to me that this is much more than a simple chat room; it's a community of people brought together by their common interest in, and love of, cats. Thank you, KittenMaster, for setting up such a forum, that we might be better able to communicate with one another, for information sharing, but also so that we might share our joys, as well as our sorrows.

    I've been glad to find this community of caring folks, whose collective knowledge and ideas can occasionally benefit cats and kittens who need help. That is a wonderful blessing.

    Posted 1 year ago by anncetera2 #

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    And thank you, 2P, for agreeing to become 2Popoki instead of remaining 1Popoki. I'm just thrilled that Mili has such a wonderful home! (Even if one of her first acts was killing the television set.)

    Posted 1 year ago by anncetera2 #

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    I love this site and the people on it because it's warm and accepting. The shared knowledge is irreplaceable and the shared emotions, happy and sad, make the people here seem closer than my blood family.

    I know we all have different political views, religious views, nationalities, and socio-economical backgrounds, but it doesn't seem to matter because we share something more important - our love of cats.

    I hate the fights and I an deeply saddened when someone feels they have to leave. I don't like it when we let our differences get in our way. But I'm equally happy when the "lost" come back.

    Posted 1 year ago by CheetahBoysmommy #

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    I love TDK for the sense of family, the fun, the frolics and the wonderful support that we all give each other. Now I am one of the world's biggest cynics but TDK has knocked some of my rough edges off and I have found myself sitting at my PC at home or work(shhh)bawling my eyes out at times. I've also had the pleasure of meeting several TDKers in person, spoken to others on the phone and hope to meet more on future trips to the States. I even have one to meet here in NZ that isn't a relative! TDK is part of my daily life and I have made some wonderful friends here - I miss some who have temporarily left but I hope they will return soon. I think the introduction of the 'Coke Rules' and the 'pledge' were brilliant ideas and maybe they should be regularly 'bumped' for new members to see. Lastly, thanks to The Kittenmaster for creating this site, maintaining this site, moderating this site and NOT shutting it down when there must have been times when he was sorely tempted to. (But that just speaks volumes about the ingenuity and tolerance of us Kiwis! ;-))

    Posted 1 year ago by KapitiKats in NZ #

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    Bumping because the whole idea for this thread was for everyone to add why TDK is special to them!

    Posted 1 year ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    you guys are the best. i don't often post mainly because i don't think my fingers are quick enough on the keyboard to keep up a conversation - sometimes it seems as though there is lightning happening through cyberspace, you are so fast. but i feel as though i am part of a family. most days, i check in a few times, generally in the a.m. and then again in the evening and i can't tell you how good it makes my heart feel to read the posts from the old 'regulars' - most times just funny comments or good common sense advice and caring thoughts for those who may be going through difficult patches in this journey through life that we are all taking, thanks to the good lord.
    i consider each and everyone of you my friends, and i can't express my gratitude enough to the kitten master for creating and maintaining this site.
    now, before i get all mushy, i will say it again, you folks are the very best.
    bobby

    Posted 1 year ago by poochi7 #

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    I think Emma said it best. I also thank God for the friendships that have developed here.

    God bless each and every TDK member, past, present, and future.

    Posted 1 year ago by SoxsMom #

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    The TDK family is so important to me. I check in everyday and lurk most of the day. I do not have the words to tell you folks how much your love and support have helped me. My darkest and hopeless feeling days, when Wilbur was so ill were made better because of you. Essentially you lifted me up when I needed it the most. When my daughter Abbey's kitty Nicky went missing you were there. I let her read all of the posts and prayers offered for Nicky. She had tears in her eyes and told me how lucky I was to have such great support. You folks are the best. Thanks and gratitude to the Kitten Master. He has done this for us and always included in my thoughts and prayers. I know that my posts are not regular but I know that you are always there. Thanks so much! Hugs to all from Puddytat, Wilbur and T-Do. We love ya!

    Posted 1 year ago by Puddytat #

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    I thank God for all of my friends on TDK,miss the ones who are gone and am still hoping they come back.
    And thank you KM for keeping this site going. :)

    Posted 1 year ago by Buttercup #

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    I'm another one that lurks far more than I post. . .but I enjoy reading (and agonizing over) the trials and tribulations of my friends here. It breaks my heart when there's a parting of the ways, and I cherish this site and each one of you!

    Posted 1 year ago by Bellantara #

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    TDK has helped me get through a very trying year and half of which I truly appreciate this. Without all of your words of encouragement, guidance and friendship, I would have been a huge mess and would not have gotten through a long and drawn out divorce. I have gotten to meet in person some really neat people who share a love of cats and hope that when things get more settled, I hope to meet more of you.

    Thank you to KM for creating this site that helped all of us create a community.

    For all those who have left, I hope that one day I will see you once again post on here so that we can have the lively night shift that we once had. Sending you all hugs.

    Posted 1 year ago by SylvesterMiasMomma #

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    I'm not really here much as I used to be, but it a warm and comforting place to retreat to in a world that doesn't care.

    Posted 1 year ago by Arcalian #

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    Good to see you again, Arcalian. I know things are bad but there are people asking for you and your fuzz comments. We all miss you, come back when you can.

    Posted 1 year ago by Lynn from PA 6/8 #

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    I'm so glad to see you post, Arcalian. Your FUZZ comments are missed on each day's kittens (no pressure :). I hope everything is well with you and that you have found or will soon find a job. {{{hugs}}}

    Posted 1 year ago by Kitten Whisperer #

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    What TDK means to me. You have all accepted me into your group with open arms and at a time in my life when I really needed it. It really feels like a family. You were there through the frantic first days with the kittens when I couldn't get them to eat, letting them go to their forever homes and now with some coming home. You were there through the death of my father in a way no one at my work could and talking me down when I wanted to beat up my sister-in-law for her behavior at the funeral (now I can laugh at it).

    You have been there to share in Mokie's great adventures and hopefully for all his future one also. You never once have told me to stop posting pictures or to stop boring you with stories. That doesn't seem like much but it means a lot to me.

    You all made what could have been a horrible Christmas one to remember (once I got my own address right). My front door was covered in cards and it really made it seem more like the holidays (no tree with three littles ones this year...lol).

    Thank you all...

    Posted 1 year ago by Alicia #

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    i just read all the posts and love this thread. i know i already posted ,but everyone's comments just touched my heart. thank you kitten master for bringing us all together. yes we are like a family. this website is a blessing from God. i am so grateful that a friend from allnurses website sent me here to find you all.

    Posted 1 year ago by beth #

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