Requesting a big round of applause...
For DUer, OAITW r.2.0!!!
Why you might ask?
Because he was amazingly generous in offering to put me up in his home while I searched for housing on my own in the great state of Maine.
I had been toying with the idea of leaving Montana and coming to Maine, where I spent 98% of my childhood, but was concerned about how I would be able to do it. Last year, while I was here for the eclipse, OAITW r.2.0 offered me a place to be while I searched. Also helped unload the truck and then move in here along with his wonderful son.
I finally found and moved into my apartment and am in the middle of my first week here.
A four month stay, a big garden and a bunch of doggie treats made for a reasonably good summer knowing I wasn't in a deep red state any longer. Amazing the level of stress I hadn't noticed building up until I got here. At OAITW r.2.0's I had company and help in looking at places and getting a feel for the area. He also got a room for me when I had a problem in Illinois on the way. There were odd moments, neither of us had lived with another human in a rather long time so getting used to that was different at our ages. All in all, it was a mutual benefit exercise and we both have a better living situation because of it.
So I would like DU to join me in offering big kudos to Skippa's dad for helping in such a bigly way, helping a fellow DUer seeking a better living situation for retirement on a shoestring budget. Relocating is hard and expensive, this was eased by Skippa's dad!
And, as I have come to realize and am thankful for, I'll say it again... DU ALWAYS COMES THROUGH!!*
I hope that there are other DUers out there who have had a DUer connect and lend a hand or whatever.
*As many saw last June while I was in transit and left my wallet in a restroom, Duer Sinkingfeeling and her son came out to help me get my car off and back on the trailer so I could drive back and get it! Questioneverything also showed up with spouse and helped with the unloading. They got there so fast I hadn't left the room to go meet them outside before they arrived! Bless all of you for your help as well! 
TIA!
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Has become my primary community, you're always here 24/7.
I'm not on24/7 but the site is.
lovely transition, welcome to the east coast.
I have met a few DUers. A few of us are still here I think; with the name changes it’s hard to keep up.
Glad u made it in one piece, thanks for sharing your wonderful journey
that you are well and happy
and that this awesome DU family had something to do with all of it
You are one of my touchstone duers and I always hope your life is good
I am truly touched. 
And HUGE applause for OAITW for opening his home and his heart. A perfect example of Paying It Forward.
I received serious help from someone on DU a number of years ago, and it changed my life. I also met my best friend, Duppers, on here.
DU rocks!
So glad you made it to the East Coast and are settled into your new home. Being from Montana you are no stranger to the cold and snow that is to come.
DUers are the best.
had from Montana to Maine, 2naSalit! I'm So Happy for you!
And All the Help you got from Wonderful DUers~
Now you're in the Thick of Fighting For Our Democracy in Maine! 
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"Concerned" one. 
Maine is beautiful. So happy you landed in a good place! 
As are the other DUers who helped you along the way!
I am so happy for you that you are now settled back into civilization!
This place is so much more than a online site. I haven't seen anyone in person in a long time but I have before.
We are all on the same team with goals that are close to what we all believe.
We believe in kindness and helping our fellow man or woman.
This site gives us strength and unity of purpose.
It was a decision to come home so to speak, I grew up in the northern Casco Bay area but don't want to be that close to the shore these days. I'll take a drive down there soon, I'm up near Bangor at the moment.
I'm happy that you received the much needed help from our own DU community.
Here's to happier days to you and enjoy yourself with your new somewhat new state adventure.
Disclaimer to any nitpickers/nosepickers: If I didn't express myself clearly it's early for me and my coffee hasn't kicked in yet.
Congratulations!
hotbed of humanity. Once again to the folks involved.
you had to do it, didn't you?
The Skippa is already missing you and the chewy treats you delivered, I think. The rest of the tomato's are ripening, you'll need to come over so I can offload a bunch of them.
Thank you for sharing the best of us!!
You are the Garden Master (Mistrisse?) and Keeper of the Seeds~ Thanks.