Hi, dear friends! I'm so sorry to have disappeared on you. An unexpected family situation came up and it had to take precedence. And so, I was away from my computer for much of the day. And it looks as if it's going to keep me away for the next several days, at least. (
Isn't it awful when Real Life gets in the way of things we'd rather be doing! 
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Looking quickly through all the posts, it looks like it was a busy and productive day!! And the news that CHSIB album may be at #2 is incredible!! All the hard work you have been doing since Meat's first messages have certainly begun to pay off!
Since I'm not sure how many days I'll have to be away, and if this particular thread will be viable and active when I return, there are a couple of things I wanted to say to each of you. It's been a pretty exhausting day here. So, I'll try to keep it short (or at least, short for me.
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Many of you know that I'm fairly new here--posting, that is, but I've been lurking for a very long time. It's funny after reading messages from many of you over the months here, how one begins to feel as if they know you.
So, it was exciting to actually be speaking with many of you here. You feel like family. And I want to tell you all how very proud I am to have been working side-by-side with you.
You couldn't ask for a better bunch of excited, funny, creative, enthusiastic and certainly, dedicated people to be spending time with, working on a project that is near and dear to all our hearts. Although there have been some disagreements along the way, I can't think of a better example of teamwork and everything that that entails!!
I was thinking, earlier today, during a quiet time, that all of us are incredibly lucky to have Meat in our lives. But you know, after these past few days with you, I can honestly turn that around and say that Meat, too, is very lucky to have each and every one of you in HIS life, as well!! And I know he has to be very proud of you and all your efforts on his behalf!
You are very special people and it's been a great pleasure and privilege to be working with you on this project.
Well, let me end this now. I know we'll be seeing each other again in this forum and the others, and I look forward to a lot more juicy Meaty discussions with all of you.
It's been a long day here and the next few are likely to be even longer. Friends, if you have a few extra prayers to send in this direction during the next 3 or 4 days, they would be most welcomed and appreciated!!
All of you, keep up the amazing work you've been doing!
Much love to you all,
you each have a special place in my heart.
Hope to be back with you at the MLUKFC forum again soon.
MB
xxx