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20. "Fuck off, I'm not going anywhere."

Reply to LuckyCharms (Reply #9)

Tue Dec 30, 2025, 08:56 AM

Dec 30

This will be my 2026 motto!

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What a wonderful friend you had! MacKasey Dec 29 #1

She was. She grew close to my mom as well. LuckyCharms Dec 29 #2

You shared a lovely friendship, LC PJMcK Dec 29 #3

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Thank you for sharing this special person with us. 3catwoman3 Dec 29 #7

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"Fuck off, I'm not going anywhere." Niagara Dec 30 #20

Please, just try not to LuckyCharms Dec 30 #39

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Why don't I believe you, Niagara? LuckyCharms Dec 30 #61

I might be a tad of a Troublemaker Niagara Dec 31 #67

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What lovely memories to share with us about your friend. HeartsCanHope Dec 30 #25

Saints & angels walk among us. Not magic or even religious, just the nature of many people Attilatheblond Dec 30 #26

A very touching remembrance. Fla Dem Dec 30 #27

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First post this morning.. I'm touched by your kindness and your friend's fiesty love for life. Now, I need tissues Deuxcents Dec 30 #29

beautiful tribute Brainstormy Dec 30 #30

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When you write your memoirs, Lucky... Harker Dec 30 #34

I will, Harker. LuckyCharms Dec 30 #40

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Lovely. Thank you for sharing this. people Dec 30 #53

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What a beautiful memory of friendship! Hope22 Dec 30 #55

I'm guessing 1912? Same year my dad was born. LuckyCharms Dec 30 #56

That is so amazing. Hope22 Dec 30 #57

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Oh, that we should all have such wonderful friends and neighbors Bayard Dec 30 #59

The Hebrew word "hesed" is one of the most beautiful words of the Old Testament. It means loving-kindness... ancianita Dec 30 #62

So nice, ancianita. Thank you. LuckyCharms Dec 30 #63

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