CindyLuWho

Thanks for the input, Celestine. I really didn't mean to step on anyone's emotions, so I apologize if I missed a cue somewhere. Angie titled this group "Important Message," and it has kind of morphed into a Goodbye and Tribute page -- which is all good, to be sure. The only reason I posted the possibility of a FB group here in *this* thread is because I was trying to intersect with as many people as possible -- all at once -- who would be interested in keeping in touch. I appreciate that you started another thread for our next steps. I did fly my FB idea by Angie before I posted it and got her okay. I never would have suggested something like a new group without her being aware of it beforehand. Again, thank you for your input. Cindy

So, I've had a thought: Would you like to have a meeting place where we could still keep up with each other, share our layouts, and have community? If you're in, I would be more than glad to start a private Facebook group that could continue (forever), and we could still keep doing most of the things that make this place so meaningful... posting our latest pages, dropping in updates on what we're up to, and who knows, maybe even having a game or an online meet-up occasionally? I would be glad to set it up (today even!) so we can begin migrating over there and setting up the place. As a private group, that means posts would not be visible to everyone else on FB. Members would ask to be approved -- and we can even set up a little criteria about who can get in. Example: If someone requests membership in the group, I can ask them for their SG message board profile name. (I am presuming I can get a list of MB members' names from April and Angie....) Or something else. I'm open to ideas. What do you all think?

Hi, ladies ... I'm a behind-the-scenes team member who edits tutorials and some word art and writes promos for this wonderful place. I found SG in 2009 (at the recommendation of a friend who knew I liked paper scrapping), and I joined the team in January 2010 when Ro needed to hire a new editor. I was homeschooling our son back then and had several other writing/editing side gigs, but Scrap Girls sounded FUN -- and it has always been my little gig where my creativity gets to play with words for newsletter blurbs, and the topics are always bright and joyful! It has never been "work." While I don't post much in the MB, I am a quiet admirer of the amazing pages you produce and share in the Gallery. You all are so amazing -- and I'm so thankful to have watched you "from the stands" as you brought to life the incredible kits and collections from our talented designers. So, I'll join everyone else in saying, THANK YOU, ANGIE ... thank you for keeping this place going for as long as you did! So many people have been blessed by this place. Cindy

Oh my goodness, Emily! I will miss your designs so much! I've stockpiled a lot (and I'm about to go grab some more!) -- but I just want to thank you for the years of talent you've given us all. It's hard to begrudge you the opportunity to spend time in your garden and with your grandkids, so with lots of love and hugs, I wish you all the best! Cindy Dake