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Remember me? (Former DU Admin checking in) [View all] Skinner 17 hrs ago OP

Long time, no hear. mahatmakanejeeves 17 hrs ago #1

Maryland 'burbs. Skinner 17 hrs ago #12

Good to see you, Skinner! Drum 17 hrs ago #2

Good to see you too. Skinner 17 hrs ago #13

Nice to see you visit, Skinner. greatauntoftriplets 17 hrs ago #3

Time flies. Skinner 17 hrs ago #15

It does. greatauntoftriplets 17 hrs ago #22

Time flies like an arrow; Dave Bowman 16 hrs ago #62

The prodigal returns! EarlG 17 hrs ago #4

Hello, my friend. Skinner 17 hrs ago #16

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Rightbackatcha Skinner 17 hrs ago #17

It is great hearing from you LetMyPeopleVote 17 hrs ago #6

You're welcome Skinner 17 hrs ago #18

Yay, Skinner! Easterncedar 17 hrs ago #7

"Skinner mode"? Skinner 17 hrs ago #21

Talk to the administrator!! Easterncedar 14 hrs ago #125

Hey, you. Solly Mack 17 hrs ago #8

This post made my day. Skinner 17 hrs ago #23

Still grinning. I saw the edit. Welcome to the survivor's club. I'm 10 plus years now. Solly Mack 14 hrs ago #119

it's great to hear from u. mopinko 17 hrs ago #9

Thanks Skinner 17 hrs ago #25

Thom Hartman has lots of stuff on ADHD. multigraincracker 16 hrs ago #73

Good to hear from you. lpbk2713 17 hrs ago #10

My pleasure. Skinner 17 hrs ago #26

I just edited my post above to include that I got cancer. Skinner 17 hrs ago #11

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Thanks. Skinner 17 hrs ago #28

A relative of mine has done well with crypto LearnedHand 15 hrs ago #117

Happy to hear from you, skinner TexLaProgressive 17 hrs ago #19

Twice?! That's awesome. Skinner 16 hrs ago #29

Most of us felt the same way PatSeg 16 hrs ago #35

I had a poster...... MyOwnPeace 16 hrs ago #36

We, well some of us Texans knew he was dumb as a box of rocks as governor TexLaProgressive 15 hrs ago #84

That's why I joined DU in the first place karin_sj 15 hrs ago #92

"golden era" ? Felicita 14 hrs ago #121

Agree completely karin_sj 10 hrs ago #173

Skinner who? mike_c 17 hrs ago #20

Glad to hear life is good. Skinner 16 hrs ago #31

Great to hear from you! nt drmeow 17 hrs ago #27

Thank you Skinner 16 hrs ago #40

Very pleasant surprise to see your post, Skinner. Many of us have wondered about you over the years. hlthe2b 16 hrs ago #30

Thank you. Skinner 16 hrs ago #46

Wow, what an unexpected and pleasant surprise PatSeg 16 hrs ago #32

Thank you. Skinner 16 hrs ago #48

I am so happy to see and hear from you, my dear Skinner 💙 UpInArms 16 hrs ago #33

I'm in a pretty good place overall. Skinner 16 hrs ago #51

It's about time you came back, Grey5 16 hrs ago #34

Thank you. Skinner 16 hrs ago #68

Good to see you... 2naSalit 16 hrs ago #37

Good to see you too. Skinner 16 hrs ago #71

Good to know! 2naSalit 15 hrs ago #80

All the best and thank you!!! (I have "Skinner Mode" turned, cause I like it lol ). And thanx to Earl G for carrying on! Cheezoholic 16 hrs ago #38

All the best to you. Skinner 15 hrs ago #101

Wow! And, Hello! Thank you for DU! Joinfortmill 16 hrs ago #39

May I add one more thought to these... ultralite001 15 hrs ago #86

lol, I'll get right on that. Skinner 15 hrs ago #103

Let me know... ultralite001 15 hrs ago #112

Interesting idea. Skinner 15 hrs ago #102

Welcome home! SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #41

I will check it out. Skinner 14 hrs ago #130

It's fabulous! SheltieLover 12 hrs ago #162

Happy to hear from you again!! onenote 16 hrs ago #42

Thank you. Skinner 14 hrs ago #131

Hi, Skinner! Remember me? CTyankee 16 hrs ago #43

Of course I remember you. Skinner 14 hrs ago #132

I also remember a certain unpleasantness around the Yale Bowl each fall. CTyankee 1 hr ago #199

Great to hear from you Skinner! Your site has helped keep me sane in these insane FailureToCommunicate 16 hrs ago #44

You're welcome. Skinner 14 hrs ago #133

It must be very gratifying indeed to see that this community has turned out... 3catwoman3 16 hrs ago #45

It is gratifying. Skinner 14 hrs ago #134

From an infrequent poster but daily reader for 2 decades: I remember you, and since I use "Skinner Mode" chia 16 hrs ago #47

Yes, I am well. Skinner 14 hrs ago #135

So glad to read a post from you , Skinner, debm55 16 hrs ago #49

Thank you. Skinner 14 hrs ago #137

You always have a home here. DinahMoeHum 16 hrs ago #50

Yes you are. Skinner 14 hrs ago #138

You could run for office. LudwigPastorius 16 hrs ago #52

Lol, good idea. I should run for president so I can cash in. Skinner 14 hrs ago #139

Wow that's a great story and I'm glad you're back! FakeNoose 16 hrs ago #53

Thank you. Skinner 14 hrs ago #140

Hi there! kirby 16 hrs ago #54

Thanks. Skinner 14 hrs ago #141

Lurked on DU ... oldsoldierfadingfast 16 hrs ago #55

I always love to see long-time lurkers turn into posters. Skinner 14 hrs ago #142

Yo, Skinner!!!!! hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #56

This will not be my last visit. Skinner 13 hrs ago #145

Great to hear from you again! orangecrush 16 hrs ago #57

Thank you. Skinner 13 hrs ago #148

Hi David. yardwork 16 hrs ago #58

Sadly the chihuahua passed away a long time ago. Skinner 13 hrs ago #150

I'm sorry! yardwork 13 hrs ago #157

:hello: FormerOstrich 16 hrs ago #59

Thank you. Skinner 13 hrs ago #151

Thank you for sharing your story! FullySupportDems 16 hrs ago #60

You're welcome. Skinner 13 hrs ago #152

Aw, this is great! We have Skinner Mode! DarthDem 16 hrs ago #61

WOW! Kali 16 hrs ago #63

Hi Skinner! cate94 16 hrs ago #64

Writing comes from the heart and experience ms.pamela 15 hrs ago #78

Good to see you! And thanks for the catch-up - sounds like an eventful 6 years. TygrBright 16 hrs ago #65

It's good to see you again! tblue37 16 hrs ago #66

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Have you heard from Walt Starr? Orrex 16 hrs ago #69

Good to hear from ya, Skinner... MiHale 16 hrs ago #70

Reading your post led me to realize how functional and pleasant DU is compared with other sites. NBachers 16 hrs ago #72

Thanks for having the courage to share the update. Baitball Blogger 16 hrs ago #74

indeed it does . AllaN01Bear 16 hrs ago #75

It's really nice to hear from you! Thanks so much for giving us a cool place to hang out! ... littlemissmartypants 16 hrs ago #76

What ho! Skinner returneth! planetc 15 hrs ago #77

Hi Skinner! vanlassie 15 hrs ago #79

Skinner! denbot 15 hrs ago #81

Start your next book with "It was a dark and stormy night............" KS Toronado 15 hrs ago #82

Or "I inherited a mixed animal from Uncle living in the woods" Wicked Blue 15 hrs ago #88

Wonderful to see your post, Skinner. I'm still on DU almost daily, still traveling the world, but my health issues sinkingfeeling 15 hrs ago #83

Glad you posted, you won't remember me, I very rarely post or respond. cksmithy 15 hrs ago #85

So glad to hear from you. creeksneakers2 15 hrs ago #87

Good to hear from you, Skinner. You wouldn't remember me because I primarily lurk, Greybnk48 15 hrs ago #89

So glad you checked in. badhair77 15 hrs ago #90

Welcome Back! ProfessorGAC 15 hrs ago #91

Been here for over 20 years. edbermac 15 hrs ago #93

Welcome Home! Of Course There Are a Multitude Who Remember You! The Roux Comes First 15 hrs ago #94

Great to hear from you, Skinner! evolves 15 hrs ago #95

Fuck! It's been six years?!?!? AKwannabe 15 hrs ago #96

Helloooo Skinner! Bayard 15 hrs ago #97

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Freelance? Auggie 15 hrs ago #99

Welcome back Skinner! So good to see you. CaliforniaPeggy 15 hrs ago #100

For some reason, I was thinking about you yesterday and wondering how were doing. 3Hotdogs 15 hrs ago #104

Legacies stillspkg 15 hrs ago #105

You made an important place that benefits everyone. byronius 15 hrs ago #106

I have a new name but the words are the same. Teacher of the Year 15 hrs ago #107

Voice from the past!! Glad your are doing well. Thank u for DU BlueWaveNeverEnd 15 hrs ago #108

Glad to hear from you sazemisery 15 hrs ago #109

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Recommended. H2O Man 15 hrs ago #111

So good to hear from you, Skinner. democrank 15 hrs ago #113

So good to hear from you and all the wonderful and interesting AllyCat 15 hrs ago #114

Welcome Back! Deep State Witch 15 hrs ago #115

Aloha proud patriot 15 hrs ago #116

Good to hear from you, Skinner. sheshe2 15 hrs ago #118

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Hey!! Skinner!! Eko 14 hrs ago #122

Wow! Great to see you! *hugs* (formerly known as GreenPartyVoter.) GPV 14 hrs ago #123

Welcome back ornotna 14 hrs ago #124

Glad you're back. I hope you stay and post some. PatrickforB 14 hrs ago #126

Good to see you Skinner and I would like to moniss 14 hrs ago #127

We have been looking for you. Botany 14 hrs ago #128

Glad to hear you're pleased by what you see at DU now. Good for you, making a breakthrough and coming to terms with Martin68 14 hrs ago #129

Welcome back 🤗 MustLoveBeagles 14 hrs ago #136

Well, well! Bona Tarde, home (good evening, man) as the natives say. DFW 13 hrs ago #143

Hi Skinner Tikki 13 hrs ago #144

Skinner! kentuck 13 hrs ago #146

Hi Skinner Niagara 13 hrs ago #147

Hey skinner, it's great to hear from you uppityperson 13 hrs ago #149

Hey Skinner! applegrove 13 hrs ago #153

I was new to DU when you left but I remember you. Yes, DU is a wonderful place, thank you and thanks to all the other ShazamIam 13 hrs ago #154

Too bad the ADD/ADHD forum didn't make the cut Phentex 13 hrs ago #155

Who? SergeStorms 13 hrs ago #156

Of course we remember you. Long term DU'ers wouldnt be here if it wasn't for you. Fla Dem 13 hrs ago #158

Good to see you Omaha Steve 12 hrs ago #159

Big hug to you from the community you have always been a big part of. alwaysinasnit 12 hrs ago #160

Thank you, Skinner, for creating DU. It is a wonderful forum. Lonestarblue 12 hrs ago #161

Hey, Skinner -- good to hear from you! Pinback 12 hrs ago #163

I remember you, Skinner Laurelin 12 hrs ago #164

Glad you stopped by. Liberal In Texas 12 hrs ago #165

Great hearing from you The Blue Flower 12 hrs ago #166

Oh wow! So good to see this.. mountain grammy 11 hrs ago #167

Glad to see you back, Skinner. LNM 11 hrs ago #168

I found the book A Song for Swinging Beringia 11 hrs ago #169

A joy to welcome someone who welcomed me. madamesilverspurs 11 hrs ago #170

Wow how did I miss this??? YoshidaYui 11 hrs ago #171

Hey sir! Lithos 11 hrs ago #172

OMG - I lost track of you when I left Twitter TBF 10 hrs ago #174

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Welcome back, Mr. Skinner mercuryblues 9 hrs ago #176

Skinner!!! Peacetrain 9 hrs ago #177

*hug* ya slug. Ellipsis 9 hrs ago #178

oh wow I was just thinking about you! Skittles 9 hrs ago #179

So good to see you back here, Skinner! highplainsdem 9 hrs ago #180

Welcome home taxi 8 hrs ago #181

Remember you, oh, yes. I wouldn't be here if not for you. Polly Hennessey 8 hrs ago #182

Welcome! sakabatou 8 hrs ago #183

Who dat say who dat when I say who dat? sprinkleeninow 8 hrs ago #184

Welcome back and thanks adam_vermont 8 hrs ago #185

Hey Skinner still here after 22 yrs Tree Lady 7 hrs ago #186

Hi there it's good to hear from you again. live love laugh 7 hrs ago #187

I'm still using the "Skinner Mode" setting on DU Blue Owl 7 hrs ago #188

Skinner! You helped me stay sane... qanda 7 hrs ago #189

How great to see ya again! struggle4progress 7 hrs ago #190

Hello, David, and Welcome Back. niyad 6 hrs ago #191

Welcome back! area51 6 hrs ago #192

Glad you popped back in... IthinkThereforeIAM 6 hrs ago #193

Pleased to make your acquaintance. yellow dahlia 6 hrs ago #194

Well, I hardly think you'll make all the way to my post but, Coventina 6 hrs ago #195

It sounds like your time was put to very good use! Ilsa 5 hrs ago #196

Thanks for the updates! Good luck with your future endeavors! GoneOffShore 5 hrs ago #197

Wow! Welcome back to your old hangout BumRushDaShow 1 hr ago #198

Great to hear from you. tavernier 34 min ago #200

Good to hear from you! Glad you and your family are doing well. raccoon 30 min ago #201

Welcome back. Nice informative post. IcyPeas 18 min ago #202

Sending hugs to you. love_katz 4 min ago #203