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HenrikOlsen has temporarily stepped down as a moderator at his own request. (Someone close to him just passed away, and he fears his judgment will be clouded as a result.) He will be returned to the role as soon as he indicates that he is ready to do so.

Very sorry to hear about that Henrik. My thoughts are with you.

Sorry to hear it Henrik.

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My condolences to Henrik.

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What brings us together is stronger than what pulls us apart

Henrik, my condolences.

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And you, to whom adversity has dealt the final blow
With smiling [faces] lyin' to ye' everywhere ye' go
Turn to, and put out all your strength of arm and heart and brain
And like the Mary Ellen Carter, rise again.

Henrik, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts as you work things out - my best wishes to you.

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Henrik,
Just to add, my thoughts are with you too. We look forward to your return.

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You will be in my thoughts with this sad news Henrik.

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As I've said before, this sort of thread is the only place where I'll make "me, too" posts.

So me, too.

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"You can't erase icing."

"I can't believe it doesn't work! I found it on the internet, man!"

I, too, am sorry to hear this, Henrik. My condolences.

Henrik, my condolences to you and yours.

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Please pass the sweet potatoes.

Aw, darn it.

We're by your side. In cyber space. And in thought.

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Hang in there - we are with you

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My thoughts are with you too.

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If you could touch the alien sands, and hear the cry of strange birds, and watch them wheel in another sky, would that satisfy you?

Like Gillian said: me, too.

My sympathies as well, Henrik.

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I'm not evil.
An evil person would do the things I think up.

I am sorry Henrik.

Add my condolences, Henrik.

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Henirk, Very sorry for you and your loved ones.

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Me too--come back soon.

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My sympathies as well, Henrik. pete

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A second rate theory explains after the fact.
A first rate theory predicts.
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Aw, Henrik!
My condolences to you and yours.

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clear skies

If you want to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe. CARL SAGAN

Mak: Pass the pepperoni please.
Fazor: "Hail, Bautainia! We pledge our hearts to thee! Science and woo, some babbling too, and astron-oh-meee!"
slang: And it made ash out of yew and tree.
Nicolas: ......you get somebody to yell "two engines, moron" at you... :D

There is never anything one can say that really helps in situations like this. Nonetheless, my sympathies, Henrik.

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As Van Rijn said words are not enough in these sad situations....

My condolences

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A big Me Too from here as well Henrik.

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To the regular visitor of internet bulletin boards it is clear that it's an excellent idea your parents get to choose your real name.

Thank you all for the kind words.
Though you may feel it's very little to do, they do help me in this situation.

If anyone wants to help the family or just read a bit more about who she was and how she died, check my post in my visitor messages.

The funeral will be Friday, I expect to get back to moderating some time next week.

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Dear Henrik

Deepest condolences to you. I am so sorry. Words are useless just now.

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clear skies

If you want to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe. CARL SAGAN

Mak: Pass the pepperoni please.
Fazor: "Hail, Bautainia! We pledge our hearts to thee! Science and woo, some babbling too, and astron-oh-meee!"
slang: And it made ash out of yew and tree.
Nicolas: ......you get somebody to yell "two engines, moron" at you... :D

Wow. Unbelievable. Doesn't seem fair. Anne's family are in my thoughts and prayers, Henryk. My little problems seem very petty now.

Doesn't sound like it should have happened:

Cholecystectomy Mortality < 0.1%

I hope the family is consulting a good lawyer. Seriously. A kid just starting out on life shouldn't have to put up with that.

My condolences Henrik.

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"All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence - and then success is sure." - Mark Twain.

I nearly lost a mother-in-law this way, so I know that it can happen.

Again, my condolences, Henrik. It's a very kind and generous thing for you to do.

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Sending some cosmic vibes your way, Henrik. <<<vibes>>>

My condolences to you.

- Maha (hugs) Vailo

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