I have been inexpressibly moved and humbled by the expressions of concern I have received from so many people. I had no idea that I would be missed so much.
I am pleased to report that I remain alive and at large, and intend to resume my customary online activities as soon as possible.
Those of you who pray, please offer your prayers for the family of Jean Charles de Menezes, pictured below.
Godspeed and safe passage wherever you are, Ductape Fatwa. I miss your poetic writing and hope to hear from you again soon.
We do miss you badly. Just come back and join in….
I’m so happy to see you here, and that you remain alive and at large. Things have not been nearly the same without you.
I also mourn for the tragedy of this young man and his family, and will definitely keep them in my thoughts.
from you DF. We thought you were in Gitmo, or something.
Duckie!
for letting us know that you are alright. I look forward to reading your thought-provoking diaries and wry comments in the near future.
Good to hear from you DTF. Hope all is well with you and yours. Look forward to hearing more from you.
I’m so happy you’re back! As you know, we’ve missed you around here.
Hot dam, it’s good to hear from you. My Sunday was just made much much brighter. As Yoda might say: Miss so much I did your insightful diaries, comments and lively discussions.
I will honor your wishes and keep this family in my thoughts.
I thank Great Spirit that you are well and free. I too have missed your writing and look forward to reading more of your adventures.
I will add Jean Charles de Menezes to my prayers to Great Spirit.
Thank you for letting us know that you are alive and at large DF.
Good to read!
Oh thank goodness. I look forward to hearing more from you soon….very soon.
Welcome back… you didn’t know you were so popular, huh? Glad you’re well, glad you’re back.
Of course, Duckie, don’t feel any pressure whatsoever, to stun us each and every day with your incisive wit and erudition 😉
But HEY! Please don’t worry us like that again. (Maybe you could issue a temporary GBCW, should you be gone in the future)
Most importantly – I’m so glad to see you and I hope you’re doing well.
I’ve got a template you can use Ductape… ;0
Glad you’re back & seriously, let a homie know if you’re gonna be disappearing like that.
“If they seek peace, then you seek peace. And trust in God for He is the One that hears and knows all things.” (Qur’an 8:61)
Be safe, be well.
Yahoo!! – Great news. Can’t wait to hear from you again.
Welcome home, and we’ll keep the light on ; )
The spirits will know of Menezes, for he is with them now.
Glad to hear you are OK.
Good news!
Seems you are ‘larger than life’ around here – so many people have been asking about you.
the young man who was killed on his way to work as an electrician. A law abiding Catholic with no connection to the bombers had lived in London for three years.
The men who shot him were trained with Israeli tactics to ‘shoot first’ under the parameters of Operation Kratos. The men who shot him were in plain clothes chasing him and yelling at him. How would he be able to distinguish these men from actual terrorists? Because they said they were police?! He was a suspect because he ran from them.
May he rest in peace.
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Did I state daily … hope so very soon!
Missed you terribly, although community has doubled in your absence, more joy present upon your return.
May Juan Charles Rest In Peace – by his Creator he believed in.
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i knew you under my previous incarnation, and am so pleased you have returned. please post again at your earliest convenience… and tell us all you can.
The Prayer of Our Lady to Juan Diego
in memory of Jean Charles de Menezes
“Listen and let it penetrate your heart,
my dear son. Let nothing discourage you,
nothing depress you, let nothing alter your countenance.
Do not fear any illness or vexation or pain.
Am I not here, your Mother?
Are you not under my shadow and protection?
Am I not the fountain of your life?
Are you not in the folds of may mantle —
in the embrace of my arms?
Is there anything else you need?
Our Lady of Guadeloupe to Juan Diego
We are pleased to hear it, Ductape. Many of us were getting worried there for a while, until Susanhu reported that she managed to get an e-mail response from you a couple of weeks back. I hope that your health, humour and happiness are all at normal levels…
Hey DTF,
I’m new to the board, but if your handle is any indication of your political acumen, I’m armed w/ a fistful of fours to reward you.
I love your handle. BRILLIANT.
I was worried I might never hear again from the man who brought us the “writing your name in pee-pee” classic!
I am so glad to see your name here once again….I hope you will be able to spend more time here..
Hugs to you>>>>>
so there you are!! bad thing! hiding from us!
We’ve missed you and worry….so just drop a comment or diary or something to let us know you’re okay.
Hugs friend….be safe and at peace
Being on vacation, I’m just checking in intermittently and here you are!
So glad to see you back, DTF.
You had us worried there for a bit being so quiet just after your diary on the Saudi royalty.
DF, Good to hear you’re well and looking forward to more of your posts.
That’s good news for the last Monday in a bad month. Hope that’s more than “barely breathing and one step ahead of the hounds”, to quote Uncle Jimmy.
I’m glad you’re OK . . . and yes, have missed you, too . ..
Good to see you about. My own access has been limited of late, but with any luck that will be sorted soon.
Go well and stay well.
How did I miss this diary?!? Great to see you pop in, hope you are back in full form soon. Paz.