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There is a simple way to link to your blog, that won't cause problems.

Go to your profile and place your blog address in the "Your website URL" field. Otherwise, point out that people can follow your current "WEB" button to follow to your blog.

(Try my "WEB" button under this post for an example.)

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Thanks, Roz and NightHawk.

Doing a bit better today. Upgraded from "depressed" to "dazed" mostly in part to this morning's Ivan update. My area will only see some more rain and winds- nothing like Frances. Please keep the folks in Florida's panhandle in your prayers. Looks like they're going to get slammed big time. I expect Ivan's impact there is going to make Frances' aftermath look like merely a week long camping trip gone bad.

A personal request, if I may... my grandfather, Willis Ryan is in rapidly declining health. He was just released from the hospital to home for hospice care, and has a DNR order. His time is close at hand. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers for a smooth and peaceful transition. Today would have been his and Grandma's 60-something (65th?) wedding anniversary. She passed in '97.

Eternally thankfull to you all,

Chris a/k/a fugi

{{{hugs}}}

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I will certainly send prayers for your grandfather, Chris. And for you, dear... so much happening all at once! Thank you for keeping us up to date.

luv ya,
Roz

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Howdy. Just li'l ol' me with a quick update. Pop-pop passed on Thursday, the veiwing was last night, and the funeral was today. Saw family I haven't seen in decades and met several cousins (now in their early 20's) for the first time (I'm the oldest grandchild).

There have been deep divisions amongst the 8 Ryan siblings, one lasting 20 years. I had enough, and spoke up about it at the veiwing before a crowd of about 100. Of course I didn't mention specifics. Pop-pop taught me well the value of diplomacy and tact. Well, looks like I managed to jump-start some reconciliations and healing. Following Pop-pop's entombment, the 8 broke off into a private pow-wow which resulted in lots of tears, genuine smiles and bear hugs. Several of my aunts and uncles (and even a few unknowns) thanked me for having the bravery to call for an end to the strife.

I must admit, though, my motives were somewhat selfish. I miss the incredible unity that existed in our family way back when. The Ryan clan was a force to be reckoned with, possessing an indominable love and spirit that was nothing short of contagious. Today begins a new chapter in our family's history. Let the blessings flow...

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While I'm sad to hear of "Pop-pop's" passing -- Good for you! for getting the rift in your family stitched up. Hope you and your family can have peace again.

Roz

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Hey, everyone- I'm alive!!! Well, back on our beloved Borde, anyway! This is the first time I've been able to log on here in about 3 weeks or so. Seems there was a connection down somewhere between central Florida and Borde's servers.

JB, thank you ever so much for all your help the past few days!

Good gravy, I missed you folks!!!

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Welcome back, Fugitive!

I'm glad I was able to help by at least notifying JB. Looks olike you're going to have to do some major posting to recover your acticity rate, huh?

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Fugi, I am glad that you were finally able to enter the community again which is by the way called, 'International Discussions' as 'bordeglobal.com' refers mostly to our main site (check our portfolio and you will see 100's of 'borde' sites) one of them is actually a specific 'Borde' site for genealogy too so it may be better to get the terms right.

Lastly, I would like to know exactly what the connection problem was... I guess it was an error on your ISP's part?