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I thought I'd start a discussion where we can check in with members and use this space to keep in contact. It's a space to be able to say how you really feel and it's a space for the good, the bad and the ugly moments in our lives.
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Always here with you even when I'm not my wonderful CB 
You have been through a lot with me and if I can repay that with even part of what you have done for me in the past then only too happy to do that @CheerBear.
You are much loved and mush admired here Hon and despite this being a big oopsie it is one you can come back from - hugs and hugs and just a tag away whenever you need it
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
@CheerBear, just caught up with the latest messages here. So sorry this has happened. May still be awake if you are up early again and want to chat. Otherwise, the gentlest feelings your way for this day.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
Here when you are back from sky watching, @CheerBear.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
Lovely to share it with you, @CheerBear. 
Cloudy here too, no stars. Earlier, some night birds were singing loudly, maybe owls. Not sure what bird they are really, but I hear them a lot lately in the night. Quiet now though. Only a short burst of wind a while ago, now all is still, except for the sound of the overhead fan in here, the low buzz of my computer, and my fingers on the keyboard.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
Your mention of typing might be a bit of a diversion tonight, @CheerBear. It's a subject I'm strangely passionate about! I am a self-taught typist, partly out of always liking keyboards in general, including pianos, though I only ever played them in the most basic way. I remember a big old Remington typewriter my aunt had when I was a child. I used to like to play on it, pretending I was fast and good at it. I actually fantasised about being a secretary when I was a child! This may be the exact typewriter I played on as a child...
The last years of trying to work regular jobs in my life were all word processing jobs, the last one for corporate lawyers. My speed got up to about 80wpm.
My night has been okay. I've only had about two hours sleep so far, which is how it's been for the past week, maybe longer.
How are you? Really feeling for what you are having to endure at this time.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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