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         When you told me, I was shocked and saddened, and I still am. 
    This isn't fair, it isn't right, I can't believe it.  Can I say it
    sucks and get away with it?
    
         Keep in touch, my friend.  If you're out this way, my door is
    always open.  And I'll try to make my way out there when I can.
    
    					Love,
    
    					Andrea

    Well, they've already cut me off from all my personal stuff.
    I'm trying to get access to my pedigrees.  That includes
    my notesfile stuff so its unlikely I'll be able to get back
    in here much longer.
      
    If you want to contact me try my dtn: 297-2313 or my home number
    617 849-9771.
    
    Thanks to all for your support and your friendship.  I hope you'll
    keep in touch and understand if I'm not too quick to run up my
    phone bill.
      Nancy DC
    

    I've left Nancy a message on her voice mail.  What they're doing to her
    violates company policy.  People are supposed to have access during
    the notice week to their personal files and email.  If this happens to
    you, get your Human Resources person involved.
    

    Well, I was replying to Nancy's message and it failed with protection
    errors.  Now I know why.  :^(  

    Ok - things are reasonably straightened out - or will be shortly.
    I have access back to mail, and via another account to everything
    else so I'll be able to get my resume etc.  Just consider yourself
    warned.  If there's anything critical that you want - or DON"T
    want anyone to see then pull it immediately.
    
    I reacted pretty strongly - after the last two weeks being cut
    off like that in the middle of a mail message was the last straw.
    
    TO quote one of my favorite characters from NIGHT COURT
    
    "I'm MUCH better now."
    
    Nancy
    

    Nancy,  I'm so sorry to see that you're leaving.  Our group out
    here is going through the TSFO thing too.  I've been sweating it
    but so far have managed to escape.  Good luck to you in whatever
    you decided to do next.
    
    Jan

    Nancy,
    
    I'm sorry to see you leave - you were the first feliner that I ever
    sent mail to AND the first one that I ever met "in the flesh".
    
    Good Luck for the future and try to stay in touch .....
    
    
    Take care,
    
    Lisa (out of retirement briefly ;-)
    

    
    	re: NDC
    
    	sigh..... I can't say much else but that.  And best wishes.
    	We'll miss you and good luck with the babies.
    
    	sigh......
    
    	JJ
    

    Nancy,
    
    Again, I think this stinks and I am going to miss you TERRIBLY.  You
    were the feliner who got me involved in the shows and was sooo helpful
    when I first started showing in HHP.  I still hope to see you at
    upcoming shows and will certainly stay in touch (by phone or letter).
    
    I'm praying for you to get a much better job and nearer to home, as you
    know.
    
    Pat & Clan
    

    Most of these notes should be moved or re-moved by the moderators
    after Friday as they really don't belong here........
    
    I wanted to ask folks to send me their outside phone numbers
     all I have right now is DTN's.
    
    Boy, I don't know what I'm gonna do when I can't get my FELINE fix.
    

    Nancy,
    
    I'm sorry to see you go.  I hope all goes well for you.
    
    Kren

    Sorry to lose you here Nancy, but we can still see you at the shows. I
    can sort of understand from a temporary basis what it is like. I have
    worked very long assignments and ended up being very emotional about
    leaving.  I too missed the notes for the past year and a half!  It's
    like you get attached through osmosis!!!  Keep yourself busy and love
    those cats :'}!  They certainly helped me.
    Karen, Ruby, Stinky, Wing, Josette, Tubba, Dunny, Baby, Smeadge, Tippy,
    the four babies and of course the birds!: BeBe, Lucy, Niki and Georgio.
    We all send our love! (Jimmy too if he were here)

    I've decided to start a new note for my farewells.....
    

    I am in the process of arranging for a compuserve account which
    would allow me to send and receive mail from Digital's net.  
    For now, you can get Email to me via Jack by sending mail to
    
    
    DECWRL::"70650.422@COMPUSERVE.COM"
    
    In the subject line put TO: NANCY DC
    
    I'll get it.
    
    
    Also, I'd love to receive Christmas/Channuka cards from folks around
    the holidays.  I love getting them from all over the world.  
    
    So once again:
    
    Nancy Helen Diettrich
    aka Nancy DC
    PUTIPUT CATTERY
    31 Peach St
    Braintree, Ma  02184
    
    617 849-9771

    WE shall meet again....soon!!!!
    
    Nancy you are a special person that has helped everyone in
    this notesfile through your encourgagement, knowledge, 
    warmth and  sincerety!!
    
    Some examples where you touched my heart was the day I 
    had lost Tamba...as you know I was a basket case.  I
    remember at about 10:00AM the phone rang and it was
    you!!  First I couldn't believe you had already
    found out and that phone call meant so much!   What
    you didn't know was I got off the phone and cried
    my eyes out...because you touched me so much!!
    
    Second...when I took in Abby and found out she
    was pregnant......I again became a total basket
    case and you were there offering your assistance
    and calming me down!!  And again when she lost
    her babies...you were right there.
    
    And last but not least...about two years ago I 
    remember having many conversations with you
    regarding whether I should get involved with
    the Pat Brody Shelter.   I feared getting involved
    with a shelter because I know my heart would ache
    for the kitties...I feared the shelter would take
    over my life....I feared that I just couldn't deal
    with the sad stories.  But during our conversation
    you helped me truly understand what shelter life
    was all about....and encouraged me to get involved.
    Well...the shelter has taken over my life...but
    I am a better person because of it....
    
    NAncy...I won't say goodby....I will just say good
    luck and farewell for now!!   You are not losing
    friends....you just need to find a new way to
    communicate!!!  
    
    Sandy
    
    

    Nancy,
    
         This is not goodbye, as we *will* keep in touch 8-).  I can't 
    remember when we first met (how's *that* for a terrible memory ;^) ?), 
    it just feels like we've know each other forever.  We've shared
    something special, and nothing can take that away from us.
    
         I'll miss my weekly visits over to MRO3, talking kitties and other
    stuff, but if you have a compuserve account, well, that will make it a
    lot easier!
    
         Best of luck to you, and please give the kitties a big hug from me
    (especially Shadow and Tiffany!).
    
    					Love,
    
    					Andrea

    Farewell, we said goodbye in the Silver Lining Note, sorry  forgot the
    number!
    Pawpats

    Nancy, I wish you the very best, and know you'll go far.  I cannot
    imagine you being out of work for long, as your upbeat personality will
    dazzle any potential interviewer!!
    
    You know I'll be in touch and maybe someday I'll get to own a genuine
    Putiput Fold.
    
    We'll miss your voice in here, and the updates on your kittens.
    
    Good luck and keep smiling!!
    
    -Roberta
    

    Nancy, best of luck to you.  I'll miss hearing about your folds, but I
    have your number and I'll call you.  Maybe someday you'll visit CA and
    we'll get to meet, and you'll see my precious fold.  
    
    I hope you will soon find that "special" job, that you deserve.  
    
    Hugs,
    Steffi
     

    Nancy,
    
    WWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!  Just remember, we never really leave,
    we just change email addresses.....
    
    Best of everything and we'll stay in touch...
    
    Mary, who's off to Australia (see you all in September!)
    

    Nancy,
    
    This is very hard for me .. we've been friends for a long time.  I
    remember long before you even decided to get into scottish folds .. I
    remeber how you tried to justify being a breeder when there are so many
    unwanted cats in the world.  You truely are a special person, Nancy!
    
    I will miss you terribly .. hopefully I will see you at some of the
    shows, although I realize that financially it may not be possible for a
    while.  
    
    Please keep in touch.  You know where to find me.  I have your number
    and as soon as I get my new number, I'll send it to you.
    
    HUGS!!
    
    Holly
    

    Probably not the right place to put this, moderators feel free to move
    it, but here's some info I have about staying connected to email.  I
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    Subject: Re: email address
    
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    Re: .9
    
    Notes beeped when I was pasting the btr info in .9 in -- it looks okay to
    me when I proofread it, but if someone notices a missing area, let me know
    and I'll email them the info.
    

    Well, i may be jinxing myself but I'm going to put this in anyway.
    My little voice was telling me to call Peter Miller, my boss from
    my last job with Compuserve Data Technologies (Makers of System 1032)
    and it turns out that they are putting in a bid on a MASSIVE conversion
    project for a company in Toronto.  Most of the work will be done
    in Cambridge.  Peter needs at least three programmers to throw at
    the project and all he has is one.  
    
    (Conversion project = convert from System 1022, database system
    that runs on Dec 10's and 20's to System 1032 that runs on Vaxes)
    
    Anyway, he was DE-LIGHTED to hear from me which sure was good for
    the ol' Ego.  
    
    So, keep your fingers all crossed that they get this contract.
    
    I wonder how many cat nuts I can find at CDT.  :^)))))
    
    Nancy DC
    

    Nancy, I'm extremely delighted to hear of your emerging opportunity.
    I too am finding interviews "on the outside".
    
    Although I haven't been in FELINE in a while, I will miss the
    invaluable friendships and advice received along the way.
    (Isn't that how we met???)
    
    The Best to All,
                              
    Paula

    
    Nan,
    
    I ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY  *REFUSE* to say goodbye!  :-)  I luv ya
    too much, and when I took in my first (of many cats) last spring
    and was having problems with them, you were the FIRST person to run to
    the rescue, without even knowing me, and willing to give me the shirt
    off your back, so to speak.  Your generosity is astounding, and you
    have a heart bigger than just about anyone else I know.  I'm proud to
    call you my friend.
    
    Peace,
    
    Nan
    
    P.S.  Love the line in your goodbye note.... "Do what ye will, ere it
    halm none."  Remember also, in wicca, they tell you what you do comes
    back to you.....what should come back to you Nan is love, and caring
    and help and honesty and compassion.... because those are the things
    you are constantly giving others, and all the little felines who you
    take in.

I will miss your voice in this conference.  Keep someone informed of how
you are doing so they can keep us updated...

I know this can be scary...but, it can also be a grand opportunity to grow
and achieve.  Change is, and always has been, my impetus to expand my
horizons and exercise and stretch my potential....I envy you this.  You
are smart, funny, brave, and strong.  Whatever happens to you will be
for the best...I know it.  Keep that smile workin' and the rest will
fall into place!

		Take care,

		D, The Jersey Flash, Dilly, Missy Hana, and old Sam

    Nancy,
    
    What a wonderful farewell!  You are such a wonderful and knowledgeable
    person; I will certainly miss your input here!  |*(
    
    Good Fortune!
    
    Best,
    Michelle

    Nancy,
    
    That is good news about the possible job opportunity - Good luck!
    
    Although I have been read only recently, I have been following the
    progress of your folds and I hope that success continues too ;-)
    
    I'll miss you in feline, but I know you'll find something *great* out
    there in the real world ;-0
    
    Take care,
                       
    Lisa.

    Well, I have one more plea for help to enter.
    
    Just when you think things are tough, something happens to put
    it all in perspective.
    
    Mao got out on me last night and I can't find her!  She's my 13 
    year old embassador of good will.  She and Bumpytail have been
    with me thru boyfriends, marriage, divorce, and now lay off.
    
    I'm not panicking yet.  ANd I know about checking garages and
    basements, I've called the vet, talked to the neighbors.  
    Tonight I"ll put up lost ads.
    
    I'll keep Nancy Cross posted so she can let you know what happens.
      Nancy
    

    Oh Nancy....fingers/paws are crossed for Mao's safe return.
    
    When she returns and she will...give her a hug...and then give 
    her he** so she won't do it again!!
 
    Please have Nancy Cross keep us posted.....
    
    Sandy
    
    

    Sort of like being at war when the buddy next you can be taken out of
    action at any time.  We met only briefly when I had 9 now there are 13
    so chances are our trails will cross again.  Appreciated you help at 
    the Fair and other contributions in the file. 

    I have Mao in my thoughts.
    
    Karen
    

    No, your system isn't going nuts, these notes are out of order.  I have 
    moved them from the Silver Lining Memorial note.  Unfortunately, I was 
    not quick enough (due to workload) to get them in the right place so I 
    apologize if they seem out of place.
    
    Jan
    Moderator, FELINE

    No appologies necessary Jan.  I should have done this in the
    first place.
    
    I want to put in my final farewell.....
    
    I also want to encourage "field trips" to braintree especially
    over the next few weeks when I'm adjusting to my situation and
    going thru FELINE withdrawl.  Just call ahead of time.
    
    If you ever can't find my phone number call directory assistance
    for the 617 area code.  I'm under N H Diettrich in Braintree.
    

    
    I'm sure Mao may be on his porch stoop when Nan gets home, annoyed
    at being locked out and furious that there's no dinner.  But I will
    keep everyone posted when I hear from Nancy.  Having met Mao (sp?)
    I find it hard to believe she would stray very far....she is very
    loving and affectionate, and probably just fell asleep under a bush in
    the woods that are adjacent to Nancy's home.
    
    Let's keep your fingers crossed.....  this is always a tough thing to
    wait out.....  I've been through it so many times myself.... (sigh)
    
    Nancy

    Nancy,
    
    What can I say!  I am so sorry to see you go.  You probably won't even
    read this as it's late on Friday afternoon.
    
    Blast this company for laying off good people!!!!!!!!
    
    
    

    See note 38.86 for Nancy's new compuserve address.
    

    I heard from Nancy (via Compuserve).  She said that Mao still has not
    returned and she's depressed about it.  She implied that a visit from
    feliners would be appreciated right about now.  So people, this is your
    chance to visit her - get in gear and head for Braintree!  :^)

    Yes, she was very depressed when I talked to her last night.  She said
    she can deal with almost anything that's come along but losing Mao has
    hit very hard.  
    
    If we weren't shorthanded in my office right now, I would have taken
    today or tomorrow as a vacation day to drive to Braintree to help
    search for Mao.  I told Nancy I'd be down Saturday though, unless I
    hear Mao has been found.  Mao is such a pretty girl that someone just
    may have taken her in their home thinking she was homeless.
    
    Nancy has also put ads in local papers in the Lost/Found Classified
    sections.
    
    Anyone else heading to Nancy's Saturday?
    
    Pat & Clan
    

    If someone has taken in Mao, she may reappear in the future. 
    Apparently it's not unusual for some nitwit (escuse me) who doesn't
    know about cats to "take in" an attractive one, realize they can't
    handle the various things involved, and let the cat out again in a
    couple of weeks.  Of Mao might get out herself and return home.
    
    Please tell Nancy she and Mao are in my thoughts.
    

    Pat...please give Nancy my love and tell her she is in my
    thoughts.   Fingers and paws are all crossed for Mao's safe
    return!
    
    Sandy

    I just tried sending a note to Nancy via her new address posted
    in note 38.86.    But I got a message stating "node is no longer
    accepting connects".
    
    Has anyone else had this problem??
    
    Sandy

    I've been talking with Nancy for the last couple of days without any
    problems.  It could be from your server not recognizing either DECPA or
    DECWRL.  It's happened to me before.
    
    Karen

    I've sent mail to Nancy with no trouble.  At least, without any bounce
    message.  You might try substituting DECWRL for DECPA in the address
    and see if that works -- I think the only function of the DEC part of
    the address is to get to a place that will send it out to the universe.
    Actually, DECPA may be identical to DECWRL.  If you still have trouble
    on Monday, let me know and I'll ask someone at decwrl.
    

    I'm supposed to be in my managers office at 8:00 Monday morning, so I'm
    doing this now, in case my account gets turned off for any reason.
    
    Without a doubt, FELINE has been the funnest notesfile for me to read. 
    This has been a difficult year for me, but I could always count on this
    notesfile to give me a smile or a chuckle or a good long laugh to
    brighten my day.  I always saved this file for the last to read. 
    Reading about all of our furfaces antics, our sorrows when we lost one,
    and our joy in being cat owners has been wonderful to be a part of. 
    All of you have enriched my life and my kitties lives.  I've learned so
    much in here from all of you.
    
    So with paws waving, I'm off to a new journey.  I wish all of you the
    best of luck and my kitties say good-bye.
    
    Peace,
    Karen, Cleo, Katie, Alex and Skeeter

    Sniff Sniff....I hate seeing all the feliners leave!!
    
    Good luck to you Karen....
    
    Sandy

    Nancy wanted me to let you all know that Mao is still missing.
    I went to see her on Saturday and we spent many hours traipsing
    through the conservation land that backs her house, calling for
    her lost kitten.  We went through all the surrounding neighborhoods
    and talked to people.  She has posted signs on many telephone poles,
    as well as in drug stores and supermarkets, dunkin donuts and gas
    stations.  There is a $25 reward.  Already she received a crank call
    from a jerk with a boston number who said, "I eat cats...I have your
    cat...but $25 isn't enough...if you want to talk, call me!"  How
    callous, and especially when she is feeling so vulnerable.  
    
    I hope Mao will come home soon....  Nancy has also called vets and
    pounds and humane societies, as well as posted a LOST notice in three
    of the major papers for that area.  She even put a notice in the pet
    supply store near her home.
    
    If anyone would like to contact Nancy, she'd love to hear from some
    of the noters.  When you are a former FELINER, and you don't have the
    support system of the notes, it is nice to hear from those that care
    like you do for your cats.  Her number is 617-849-9771.
    
    I will also keep you all posted when I hear more.
    
    Nancy

    
    Oh oh, Cheryl....note collision..  :-)
    
    N

    Re: .47
    
    I tried to reach Karen Kennedy by phone;  if anyone sees her, remind her
    about the offline feliners phone and address list I'm keeping.  Thanks.
    

    Karen was laid off;  she'll be around until Friday.
    

    I hate people go.
    Be blessed.
    Our love goes with You.
    Nat

    <big sigh>  Good-bye everyone.  Take good care of all our feline
    friends and yourselves.  I will truly miss you.
    
    Karen

    I didn't know where to enter this, but since this was Nancy DC's last
    entry in the FELINE notes, felt it could go here.  
    
    Anyway, she called me over the weekend to let me know that Mau came
    home.  She didn't come home on her own, exactly, but was found
    approximately 6 miles away in a school yard in Randolph....the 
    superintendant (I think) saw her hanging about and brought her home
    where she was spoiled and adored.  He and his wife placed an ad in a
    local flyer under the lost and found section, but it was such a small
    newsletter that Nancy had never read it.  A friend of hers told her
    about he ad and Nancy followed up on it.  Mau had been with the people
    for a little over two weeks.
    
    She is trying to adjust now to being back at Nan's.  I guess she really
    enjoyed being an "only" cat and her first nite home she slept on the
    fridge, hissing at all the other cats.  She hasn't purred yet, but
    Nan is hopeful.  However, a few days later, she is starteing to come
    around.  Nancy considered letting the couple keep Mau, but she said,
    "Mau is an old friend...she's been with me for many years...and I
    really don't want to let her go."
    
    So anyway, that's the scoop......Mau was missing, altogether, six
    weeks.
    
    Nancy

    I am glad to hear Mau is home but I agree... she should be in an ONLY
    CAT household!
    
    -Roberta
    

    What great news to here Mau was found......it proves that you
    can't give up looking for lost cats and you should follow-up
    on all leads!
         
    Sandy