Richardderus thread 29 Bridge to 2015, when he will return to the 75'ers group!

So post away... and hopefully we will be seeing the old curmudgeon himself, SOON !

Woo Hoo! It just hasn't been the same here without you, Richard. This is the best news I've heard about the coming year so far.

>1 mckait: Thanks for keeping us up to date with what is going on with Richard despite everything you are dealing with.

{{{mckait}}}

Here's to a happy and healthy 2015 for you, Richard dear. I hope we don't overwhelm you when you do finally get back to us so that you run off and hide for another few months!

Oh my darling Richard, I'm trying to still mah beatin' heart. It will be absolutely divine to have you back on the threads. LT just hasn't been the same without you. Bob & I both are wafting wonderful thoughts for peace, prosperity, and health in 2015.

*smooches*

Thanks Kath!

>1 mckait:, Thanks Kath for everything you have done, I wish you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year my dear.

Great news that dear Richard will be back here soon.

Here's hoping for healthy feet and a happy, healthy New Year.

May all your wishes come true.

Stopping by with wishes that you have a happy, healthy year in 2015, RD. Miss you!

Wow, sparkly.

Happy New Year Richard!!

Richard, best wishes for a wonderful new year. I hope your health and living circumstances continue to improve, but no matter what, you should know that your friends here are a constant. We love you!! Can't wait to have you back. Smooches.

Dear Richard, just stopping by to wish you a wonderful New and better 2015!

Sure hope to see the Old Curmudgeon back in action. LT isn't quite the same without him.

Yes, yes, and yes. I hope for Richard's health to improve, living circumstances to become excellent and settled, and for his fine self to return to posting his thoughts and humor and love here again, very very very soon!

Happy New Year to all!

Oh, that would be great to see Richard back here!

Just dropping a note- We miss you Richard, but hope you are healing and moving toward a better living situation. Best wishes for 2015.

Here is to a Healthy New Year and new adventures.

Happy New Year, BigDaddy! Hoping that it is full of ...internet access.

Wishing you all the best in 2015, Richard!!

Happy New Year, Richard! Still missing you tons, friend.

Happy New Year, my friend. Missing you and sending smooches galore!

Happy New Year! Can't wait to have you back with us once again, you have been very sorely missed! *smooch*

Happy New Year Richard, wishing you a happy, healthy, book filled 2015 and a good internet connection. Really miss you.

*smooch*

Miss you RDear. Adding my 2015 best wishes to the teetering stack.

You're missed buddy. Hope you can rejoin us soon. Happy New Year!

>27 jnwelch: what Joe said

update:

I spoke with Richard today.He is okay, has a cold and is feeling a wee bit miserable. They made a nice dinner for the patients on Xmas eve, and a nice breakfast on Xmas day. The staff kindly gave each patient a at of sweats, which was VERY much appreciate by all. Since he can't shop or get to his own clothing or anything else right now, it has to make it difficult at times.I know that he has received some lovely gifts, but he is still working on a limited wardrobe, I think? But he is in good spirits and has not complained once about anything. He has spoken only of his gratitude to his friends.

No new reports on where he will go next, or when, but the holidays slow those things down, and hopefully any changes in the rules brought by the new year will be in his favor.

Thanks so much for that update, Sis!

>29 mckait: Kath, thans so much for the update.

((Hugs)) and xx smooches xx, RD!

>29 mckait:: as always, Kath, your updates are very much appreciated.

What everyone has said, Kath - thank you for keeping us posted. It's heartening to hear that he's being treated pretty darn well and for the most part is in good spirits. Hope his cold passes quickly.

Weighing in, and agreeing with what's been said. I'll be very happy when we hear he is settled and can start his regular life, again.

I know that the Holidays slow things down. It is that way in all big bureaucracies - even the one in which I work. That said, now that the new year is hear and people will be back at work tomorrow things should start to move and I hope that a different living situation will be happening soon.

Missing you Richard hope you continue to do well and can come back soon.

I have been away from LT for some time and am just catching up on the news now. Richard, I wish you the speediest and recovery and return possible. The outpouring of love and support in the threads (and IRL) since your departure is a testament to you and the wonderful friends you have surrounded yourself with.

Smooches for Padre, for when he finally returns.

Oh, a golden throne. Yes, just what we need for Richard to fill!

Soon, I hope....

>40 jolerie:

>44 laytonwoman3rd: Perfect!

>45 maggie1944: +1

>44 laytonwoman3rd: Awwww...... *sniff*

Stopping in to say Happy New Year.

So, I managed to get a hold of Richard yesterday and he says Hi! to all and thanks everyone so much for the continued books and notes and phone calls. Here are some highlights from my conversation with him and he gave me permission to share:

--There were only 6 or 7 books at his facility when he arrived and now there are books spilling out everywhere. He has read 92 books whilst there.

--He has had several roommates and has liked all but one. Currently he has a Russian gentleman appropriately named Boris as a companion.

--Even though his living situation is not moving forward quickly, his pain level is much improved and they have hit upon a new drug that relieves the pain without the mental fuzziness of most narcotics like codeine. He is thrilled! Of course, I am scared because he was eerily smart with the fuzziness!

--I shared that he still ranked #3 for most prolific threads on Paul's stats list for last year which made him very happy. He was delighted that we still remember him (as if we wouldn't!) and that our efforts to keep his thread alive have paid off.

--He has had two potential living situations fall through. One was because he was white and male. As if he can change that?! So everyone still needs to send the Universe positive thoughts for a new assisted living place for Richard.

He sounded very upbeat now that the pain is better. But still loveably snarky. He wishes everyone a happy New Year and can't wait to be back. Cross your fingers that happens soon!

>49 Berly: Thanks for the update. I'm very much missing the snark.

>49 Berly: Another thanks for the update! That's great news about the medication. I'm missing the snark as well.

Thanks, Kim! I'm glad he knows how much he is missed and that his spirits remain good.

>49 Berly: Thanks for the update. I love the thought of a slightly alarmed facility now overflowing with books :)

>49 Berly: some good news! Great to 'hear from' the man himself.

I cannot believe he is STILL not here. *impatient*

Yeah... He's doing okay. I talked to him last night, too. He is very excited about the library there, now :) I understand, I was very pleased to create the library where I used to work. I wasn't in a great mood, and he was feeling a wee bit off. Oh well, I'll talk to him again tonight.

I am beginning to feel some concern about placement.. and the storage issue. His bank won't "talk" to mine. This is a problem. His lack of ability to log onto any site, like PayPal to do a transfer doesn't help. Frustration ... hoping to get it sorted out before the end of the month.

Thanks a lot Kim and Kath for all the updates. I'm glad that he feels much better. Please, say hello from me. It's not so easy to phone to him from where I live.

Thanks for the Richard updates! Sending my positive thoughts into the universe for resolution to the living situation, the money situation, and for Richard to be back here ASAP! Miss you Rdear!

We have a plan!!! Again! lol

He's fine...

All is well.

>58 mckait: Crossing all crossables Kath!

Me, too, Kath. Thank you again for all you're doing.

We have another plan!!! One of these things has to work ...I really hope this is it.

Sending "work!" mojo to the Universe In Charge of Plans for Richard's good placement. Or something like that. Please, let's see this happen for his benefit as soon as possible.

Thank you for all your support for our friend.

Thanks for the update!
All fingers, toes and paws crossed for a plan that works out :-)

Thanks for the updates. I'm going to try to call this weekend.....

Tell Richard that he would be amazed and delighted to see his threads still pumping along! What a great start to the year!

Thanks for the updates, it's so nice to hear that he's finally feeling decent! *smooch* and much love to him! :)

I haven't been on LT very much this past year (2014) I lost track of dear Richards threads. I know I am way late in saying get well soon. I do hope is feeling better. Can I ask where his dear Stella is staying? Please send him and Stella both my love.

Well, the most recent plan worked. There is now money to pay storage for his belongings. Whew. IT was a roundabout and frustrating way to get it done, but done it is.

Finally. So that is one worry taken care of ....

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Congrats, Kath. Thank you, again and again, for all you are doing to keep Richard comfortable and getting healthy.

>68 mckait: You're a great, competent and loving friend. Thanks for all you do.

What a Great friend you are. Thank you for all your up dates.

No... seriously... it's not a big deal. We all need a person.
( and ideally, a dog) So I'm trying to be his person.

How do you all read ANYthing I type. My typos are bad enough at any given time. With this bum finger.. sheesh.

Kath, is the same address you gave out at the end of 2014 still current? I have a little 'book' to send. It is the kind of book that fits into a normal sized envelope so doesn't cost the earth to post!

Same right now, Megan :) but I hope that changes soon.

Way to go with the storage, Kath. RD's lucky to have you helping, and I'm sure he knows it.

>75 jnwelch:... just a few mouseclicks, Joe.. nothing at all.

I spoke with himself today...

Richard is doing well. He has helped to build the library from 8 books to 100 or so. This does not count the ones he is keeping for himself. His FRIENDS have responded to his difficulties with a generosity unprecedented by any of those who work there. And the generosity continues....thank goodness. Some things, consumables like shampoo and body wash etc are pleasant little things that make his life a little nicer, and his friends keep sending. Clothing... he is making do with what has been sent, and is doing okay in that area.

He is doing well, and has received a lot of things that he needs, simply by friends calling him to ask what he needs and like magic, it appears. He is bringing out the best in his friends.

Still no plans for moving him, as he is still falling through the massive cracks in our system. But we will remain positive, and a place WILL be found. Set your intentions, people and send good energy for placement for him...

I'm making sure MrMorphy buys lottery tickets so when we win the lottery, RD never has to worry about housing again.

UPDATE:

suslyn, who hasn't been here at LT for a while ... spoke with rd today :)

her message?

Richard says: Everyone hold a good thought for me today. There seems to motion on the housing front.

So send positive energy!

Also >77 Morphidae: Morphy, you really are the sweetest woman! hugs!

>78 mckait: Great news mckait. Prayers, white light and good wishes headed his way.

That you so much for all you have done to be his person. It's been a pretty big job. Hugs.

>77 Morphidae: Lovely thought.

Thanks so much for the update, Kath. I keep my fingers crossed.

I am holding Richard in a light illuminating a perfect home with all the support and comfort he can use, and all the books and book shelves he can imagine having, and the stability and happiness we all want for him.

Light, light, light!!!!!

The meeting was delayed from yesterday until this morning. IF he gets this one, it will be extremely nice for him.

>86 Crazymamie: - +1!

>86 Crazymamie: A perfect representation of my feelings this morning. I can't type with my fingers crossed, so I'm using that image as my computer desktop today.

Beyond frustrated. When I was talking to rd last night, the phone kept cutting out, like it had a short in the cord or something. ITs a pay phone with an attached cord. rd jiggled it, and go it to work intermittently. I called back several times.

I have now called 4 times. It rings, someone picks it up and...nothing.
Nothing. No sound from the other end. trying a work around....

Plan B= Fail
Plan C = Fail

I'll try again in the a.m.

Omg, roller coaster of emotion, like the last Seahawks game! I hope Richard wins !

Sending some awesome placement whammies!

If these plans are failing then it wasn't meant for Richard. He does not need to be bounced around at this time in his life. Better to be where he is and find the right place.

Keep up the good work, everyone. The 75ers have a lot of strong mojo. Things are looking good. No done deals yet, so keep sending that positive energy and hopefully we will have great, and I do mean great... news very soon.

In the meantime, you might want to hold onto any gifts or packages for the time being..... just in case.

Hopefully we will have a new address for the old curmudgeon soon.

94> That would be very good news indeed. Praying and hoping and wishing and sending white light. Love >82 jnwelch:, >84 Berly: >86 Crazymamie: and >91 msf59: images and echoing >86 Crazymamie: particularly.

fingers and toes crossed

Mmmm. Package already in the mail. It is supposed to be there by Monday. Shampoo and a beard trimmer so the old coot can be handsome again and make a great first impression in his new lodgings!! Crossing fingers and toes and sending good mojo.

That should be fine Kimmy...
There are piles of papers and this and that...
I am sure he will be there still on monday.

And it still isn't a done deal, so...

fingers, toes and paws crossed....

Just got the word.

He's in. Details to follow..

Excellent news! Hopefully it's entirely suitable and he can be comfortable and happy there.

Good News!. Frabjous Day, Callooh, Callay! Spell checker is not literate...

>104 Crazymamie: Hoe did you get a picture of me as a baby? That's my feeling right now. Such good news.

Oh Hurray! I hope all the details work out smoothly and quickly.

That's so wonderful to hear!

Wonderful, wonderful news!

Oh thank the Flying Spaghetti Monster!

I know... and it sounds good. We had to hang up quickly, the phone repair man showed up, but... it sounds like a good match.

Whoo hoo!

Yay!!!

So happy to hear this! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed and awaiting further news. Thanks for all you've done, Kath.

Does the new place have internet?

Hooray! I hope it's a good place. Smootches :-)

YA HOOO !

Excellent news, Kath you have done a mighty fine job my dear and we all owe for the work you have done on dear Richard's behalf.

Details, please!

>117 johnsimpson: What you said.

Three cheers for Kath!!!

No, no, no.... it has been a group effort ... all of us, his social worker, the intern who found this placement. We all did it.

Dancing quietly in the back...

*Whew!* I saw so many posts I was sure there had to be good news in there somewhere!

To Clarify...he has been accepted, and will be moving in days.....a week, maybe. There will be internet, but limited access at least at first. Better then none. New contact info will be ready to share very soon. As before I will let you sll know when the info is available, then share it privately...

I hope that will be this time next week if not sooner.

So happy to hear that Richard may soon be moving to permanent quarters and hopefully be back with us soon. Wishing him all the best.

Happy Dance! XD

Wonderful news!

Richard will be over the moon when he gets his internet back. I know I would be lost without it. I've been following along on this journey and am glad there is finally some good news. Thanks, Kath, for your efforts and for keeping us informed.

Many hopping dances going on here. Love, smooches, hugs to you Cath and to Richard. Can hardly wait for his triumphant return to the boards.

Book porn to adorn Richard's new digs!

Only $2950 on Etsy.

Most excellent news!

That's such great news that it made me cry!! Yay!!

So, just think... it could be that the next rd update will come from the gentleman ( old curmudgeon) himself.

Much depends on the weather, but.....

Keeping our hopes up that the weather does not hold things up too much. Even if we have to wait a few days, the important thing is that Richard is safe, warm, dry and happy.

oh, I think he'll be happy...hope the snow goes out to sea :)

Time to cross fingers, toes, and all other crossables. And as done in some other countries, holding thumbs. All to create a vortex of good luck for Richard! And best wishes for safety, and warmth for the entire eastern country facing this big ole storm!

>136 maggie1944: Time to dig the candles out and light them up!

I can't wait for the day when Richard posts again and we can see him racking up threads in the 2015 group!

Damned blizzard . . .

^have heard about the blizzard on our news here! I hope it does not impede his progress out of the place that I just posted a note and teensy book to yesterday. *doh*

Kath, thank you so much for all you have done. I appreciate the updates, even though I don't comment on them. Go, Richard, Go! *smooch*

Your Very Own, TLo

Kimmy..... Package arrived today> yay!!

I don't know how much longer I can hold my breath!

>142 tiffin: I think I passed out on the floor a while back. Next time I shall stick with crossed fingers!

Won't be long now... promise

>141 mckait: Thanks Kath. So much for the Monday delivery...dang snow! Can't wait till Richard is free!

Maybe we should have a relay finger crossing; I'll cross mine from NOW until an hour from now.... who'll pick it up?

I'm on now (7:26 p.m. Mountain Time) for an hour. Crossing toes too.

I'm crossed til midnite EST.....can't hold my breath but it's happening soon. I just feel it.

Ah... let's see: it is 8:43 EST, 5:43 am on the west coast. Crossing the crossables!

UPDATE!!
Richard is in his new home. The place is still under renovation by the new owners, but he is glad to be there. Downside is that the internet is still dicey, and he will be posting when he can. All is well.

Internet there is not great.. soooo slow as to be maddening.. so he has been unable to post. He will be working on that. So, stay tuned.

He was swooning over his LL Bean bathrobe .. which is long enough and covers him well ...
( Help! I can't recall who sent that, so sorry Who was it? )

And all of the other great gifts he has received. Because of his friends he has several sets of sweats, underwear, socks and all sorts of great thing. When he received them, he did not necessarily get the box or anything saying who sent him what. He wants everyone to know how grateful he is, and asks that we forgive him if he is unable to connect people with gifts, but he is profoundly grateful.

Come to me for contact info... but he asks that phone calls wait a few days, maybe a week until they get him his own phone. I will let you know. Anyone who wants contact info.. I will do as before and share it if you ask me... and you can all sort of share it out after that, if you like.

When he signed the papers to become a resident his case manager said "You're home now" That made me cry.

So, I was hoping that he could give this update himself, but he is still working out a few kinks. . .

Soon though!

>150 mckait: - Best.Post.Ever.

Thanks, Kath! Will be PMing you shortly for address :)

Oh, I hope this is really "home" for Richard, and that it lasts and lasts and lasts.

> 151 Sent katie!

>152 laytonwoman3rd: Ditto!

What great news. So happy for Richard. Now we just need to patient until he makes his appearance. Wahoooooo!

Fantastic news! Can't wait for Richard to start posting again!

WHAT FANTASTIC NEWS! Thanks so much Kath for this gorgeous update. You're a gem.

Rdear it's great that you have a new home. L&h xx

>150 mckait: Splendid news!

That is such great news!! RD I am so happy for you!!
Hope the internet woes get fixed soon so you can come back to chat with your LT family!
XO

>157 MDGentleReader: I second that.

Oh what GOOD news!

Fan damn tastic!! Can't wait to hear pronouncements from on high again.

This is wonderful news, so happy for him. Thanks Kath for keeping us posted.

Awesomesauce and Fantastitoast!

Love you Richard!!

That is excellent news!

Karen O.

I am delighted to hear this good news, I mean... read this good news! Whoo hoo!!!

I am looking so forward to reading your fine words, here, again, Richard!

Far F***ing Out!

^Yeah, baby!! Go RD!!

I'm the bathrobe person and I'm beyond delighted that he likes it. Actually, Kath, I'm all teared up that he's finally in his own place AND on the road to good health as well. It's all anyone could ask for.

This made me tear up. Thank you Kath for all you have done.

Me too! When I told Nickel that RD is in his new home, she said, "Cheers!" My sentiments exactly. (I don't think she actually knew what she was cheering about, but still...)

Oh, I'm so very happy to read this good news! It is tear inducing.

Richard is home, how wonderful! :)

What fantastic news. "You're home now"... Finally! Thank you Kath and all the others for what you have done!

I think his what he is feeling right now is simple relief. I have received a lot of messages asking what he wants or needs. I asked him the same thing yesterday. I just don't think he even knows yet.

My suggestion to those who want to help him, is to just donate through Morphy's link. Then, when he is ready he can get what he needs from there. Especially if he does go with a wifi hotspot, he can pay through there. His money will go mostly to his new residence, now.

OH and some help... Tina suggested a wifi hotspot. I know nothing about them, and she is researching for a good one. The place does not have great internet just now. Hopefully that will change, but they are just getting up and running after a new owner came on board after Hurricane Sandy. They have very slow internet, and the provider is a not great one. I doubt that providing internet for the residents is Top of their list of to do's. I don't even know how they work, but I found one on Amazon...

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GJY6XI4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&...

Any suggestions, advice or input would be very welcome. He is going to try to figure out how to get his netbook and a few things out of storage.

So, we have a lot of different kinds of knowledge here. Anyone have any ideas? IS a hotspot a good idea for at leat the short term? Does anyone have one? It has to be no contract.....

Thoughts?

>173 mckait: Kath, I've no clue how it is in the USA but here in Switzerland we have different options:

1. Our TV, landlines and internet are working through communication cables. With a subscription we have everything in the house and installed also wifi.
2. Telecommunication firms are providing different subscriptions for smartphones. Therefore it is possible not only to phone but also to have internet.
3. There is also the possibility of a dongle which could be used for the computer.

I spoke with MrMorphy and he said he should get a dongle. It's a small thing like a jump drive that you plug into the computer. It costs about $20 a month. But he doesn't know if RD can get it without a contract. Maybe we can pitch in and get him a year's subscription?

We could each "sponsor" a month.

>175 Morphidae: Sounds good for me. I'm in what ever you chose.

I'm not choosing anything. I just threw an idea out!

I certainly can volunteer to sponsor a month, but let's see how many ideas bubble up, and let Richard decide what he thinks will work best.

I am so glad to hear this is our biggest problem, for now.

Excellent news! The son has used a wifi hotspot at college for several years now. It's basically a stand-alone data connection through one of the cell phone carriers. He used ATT, I think, and was very happy with it 'cause he didn't have to pay for cable which he never used.

Morphy, thank you!

Jim... good info..

I will share this info with rd. If anyone wants to sponser a month, should he do this, then do it with Morphy's link..?

I will talk to him when I can. I heard a rumor of phone issues there today, I haven't tried yet. I just got home.

I'd be happy to sponsor a month of internet service...at the least.

PLEASE LOOK techie folks and anyone who knows more than I do.

http://www.truconnect.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign...

and give me some input. I have a friend or 2 with walmart phones and they seem ok.... so?

http://store.truconnect.com/devices/truconnect-mifi.html

I'm in for a month of whatever.

Waiting for techie folks to figure this out and let me know how I can help finance.... : )

>182 mckait: When I drill down into the TRU connect system, it is not available at Richard's address. We are all going to have to get used to being more careful about how much graphic data we pile onto his posts since many of these systems will be slowed down immensely, and the pretty "book porn," coffee cups, big graphic hugs we're used to giving him (and receiving from him) are going to use up his monthly data allowance pretty fast. I think we're going to have to find someone who is in the area who can investigate options for him before this can get solved.

>185 tututhefirst: That is what I was thinking too. He is going to have to cut down on his usage (especially graphics) if he is going to make it through the month with limited data. Affordable data = limited data.

I've had one of those flash drives and I used it when I went to visit my Dad, but you can quickly go through your months data. Not really a good idea for someone like RD whose lifeline is the internet.

Do we know if he can get to a library easily? I know here we have bus service for seniors/disabled. Then he could supplement his Wifi access.

This one is going to be tricky but not impossible.

>185 tututhefirst: Crud. Crud. Crud. Thanks for digging, Tina.

>186 luvamystery65: Ro, nope. No forays to the outside world, unfortunately. Not anytime soon.

Does somebody know what kind of internet access he had at the place he lived before? And would it be possible to install something similar at his new place?

Hey, Richard. Looking forward to seeing you around here again, soon.

YEAH, Richard!

This is awesome news. I miss him so!! Thanks for the updates.

Thank you for the update!

Looking forward to seeing your posts again soon, Richard!

Excellent news on the new home. Hope the internet stuff can be resolved soon.

>153 mckait: I don't seem to have that PM with Richard's address; could be overlooking it with the new format for messages, but could you send it to me again, please? Thanks!

Direct from himself....

"Can't get into LT with any password I remember..." etc

So he will be here as soon as he hears from the powers that be.

I am in tears of happiness... and awaiting his arrival here :-D

Woot! Woot!

Richard's coming back!!! So. Exciting. SO EXCITING!

(Sorry for the shouting. I'm excited.)

+1

...waiting waiting for LT to give the man the green light. Come ON people...don't you know it's RD we are talking about here?
:)
(*EXCITED*)

Sighted him on FB but can't wait to see him in his natural habitat here on LT :)

*waiting impatiently*

>201 katiekrug: *like* (where do I click? oh yea, wrong site)

Whoop!!!

Whoop!!!

Elvis is not quite in the building.

*glances at watch* *stares off into the air distractedly*

Hmmm, well, tomorrow then maybe...

Welcome back, Richard!

*waits with bated breath*

I just came poking around to see what was what and I understand that RICHARD IS IN THE BUILDING!!!

We're all out here waiting for you!

Richard is standing outside the door, waiting to be able to update his password. Hopefully Tim or someone will help him out with his password dilemma.

Oh my gosh, this is so exciting I can barely stand it!!!!

Welcome back, Richard!!!! We love you!!!!!!

Yay for internet access; boo to losing your LT password. Hope you are here very soon, it was so good to see you back on Twitter.

Hugs and smooches.

Guess wh0?!
No, not Tom Selleck...though I do get that a lot...*snort*

Today will only be a fly-by, as the afternoon is already booked for medical hoopla.

THANK YOU is such a wimpy, knock-kneed pale shadow of the gratitude I hold in my heart to each of my delightful pals. Y'all're the best of the best and I love each and every one of youse (my roommate grew up in Brooklyn, he's rubbin' off onna me. Fuhgeddabouddit).

Off to find some more coffee

RICHARD!!!

*SMOOCH*

Coffee sounds great, must go find some myself.

RICHARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So so so glad to see you back here, my friend. (((hugs)))

Double somersault for Rdears comeback. Smootches

Welcome back, RD!!!!!!!!! You just made my day, sir!

>214 richardderus: *shocked into delurking...*

Welcome home, Richard! We missed you, BigDaddy! I wish you could hear the whooping right now at the Pecan Paradisio when I told the girls you had made an appearance!! *smooches*

Great to see you back on LT, Richard! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!

Welcome home, Richard. :)

Welcome back!

Big hugs, friend! So, so happy to see you! Welcome back!

So...whacha readin'?

*big happy smile*

Welcome back Richard!

A Richard sighting!!! Whoopee!

OMG, it's Himself!! It's a Red Letter Day in the LibraryThing Community, for sure. (I might have given Tom Selleck a slightly warmer reception, but then again, maybe not!)

Dude. seeing you on Facebook was only the precursor. NOW you are really back. Time to start some serious Satanic Book Warbling.... :)

>214 richardderus: WOOOOHOOOO! You're back! *smooch* Get coffee, enjoy coffee... hope the medical thingummies today go smoothly.

*smooches* from me and *slurps* from The Devilles

Party time!!! Welcome back.

*** Lovely picture of enough carrot cake for all ***

ETC: no images, darn it.

Welcome back Richard, you have been missed. and I can try out the new gimmick!
♥ ♥ ♥

How did you do that Helen?

ampersand hearts semicolon

It's celebration time indeed! Knew there must have been an RD sighting when I saw the flurry of activity.

Welcome back, RDear. You have been missed!

Ah. The Gentleman of the house has returned.

Welcome home, Darling.

Well, lookie who finally showed up... :) welcome back!

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it worked!

Welcome back. Everyone missed you!

Woohoo! *swoons and passes out from the excitement*

Welcome home Richard. Your minions have been anxiously awaiting your return. ♥

Richard, you know we'd take you over Tom Selleck any ol' day. Welcome back!

Excellent (although I might not take you over Selleck - just saying).

>214 richardderus: well now, this has to be the greatest comeback ever
So good to have you back, RD
*smoooocchies*

So glad you are back. ((((HUGS)))

Big hugs dear friend and Hannah sends smooches.

I saw that there were 39 posts and I just knew without opening the thread that RDear was back. YAY!

>235 Helenoel: Thank you !!
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Good to see you. You are so much better than Chuckles Dickens.

An ocean view, how wonderful. So happy that you are back!

I am grinning from ear to ear, and when I get off my butt, I'm jumping for joy! I am so happy you have found a comfortable place to be, and I'm crossing all the crossables that the internet access issue is resolved very much yesterday!

love, you, and looking forward to much discussing and book shooting of bullets!

Next thing you know, he'll be organizing the library there...

Welcome back, RD

Richard is back in his kingdom, all is right with the world. Welcome back, friend. *smooch*

And thanks to LT I've learned to ♥ you, too!

>253 Morphidae: I think he started already.....It's rd, after all.

Welcome back. It wasn't the same without you!!!!

My day is complete. : )

As one of the greatest of lurkers I must say lurking has never been so boring as while you were gone. So glad to have you back in your rightful place!

Welcome back Richard! It's so nice to see you posting, even briefly! I'm sure you realize by now how incredibly loved you are and terribly missed around here! ♡♡

Welcome back ........

Welcome back!

OMG!!! I saw 72 new posts and thought "Richad must be back!" and there he is, wohooo!! :)))

Welcome back!!!! As you may have guessed we may have missed you an incy teeny bit... :)

So lovely to see a post from Richard. Welcome back!! ♥

Yay, RD! Welcome back.

*smooches* from Horrible

Hey Richard! Missing you, "Come Back Little Sheba!"

Another lurker coming out to shout for joy!! Yipppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Kasey

Welcome back, Richard!

Thought you'd enjoy this hat.

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So, are we still trying to avoid pictures because Richard's internet service is a little "too little" to handle pictures? I don't understand just what is acceptable here, and what might be too much.

Meanwhile, of course, good wishes sent to our buddy and hope these issues are all sorted out and settled sooner rather than later.....

What we are doing is being nice... and not just to rd.

Intention is what matters. Always.

How lovely to get on LT and see a flood of posts that could only mean that RD is baaaaaaack.

Richard is now in 2015 - http://www.librarything.com/topic/187630

I don't know how good his internet connection is but it is great to see him back.

For Richard! I'm posting it here as I don't know yet if he can handle images on his thread.

Load times aren't blazing fast...but I love the images! Wunderbar! *smooch* and thanks for thinking of me!

So glad you're back with us, RD! *smooches* ♥♥♥

I've resurrected this antique thread because all of these books were ones I read while I was in the goofy garage in 2014. An asterisk (*) next to a title means I want to get a review out someday. Otherwise, it's just stars.

The Perfect Lie--3 or so

*Stillwell: A Haunting on Long Island--3, maybe a little less

*Noel and Cole--3.5

David Baldacci
Split Second
Hour Game
First Family
The Sixth Man
King & Maxwell

Andrea Camilleri
The Potter's Field
August Heat
The Paper Moon
The Dance of the Seagull
The Age of Doubt
Treasure Hunt

Good morning Richard, I have been so very busy this past year and not had much time to get on LT. I wanted to take a minute to tell you Hello and hope all is well.