Wow...this is the most amazing thread, and I'm not surprised that one of the Steeles started it. Those women make you feel like you've been among their nearest and dearest from the get-go...the very definition of graciousness!
But, then again, Punzy and Skunky are the same way. Such hospitality! (And I agree that she has the most gorgeous head of hair I've ever seen.) Punzy makes me rethink my politics on a daily basis, and Skunky makes me realize it's okay if I don't cross the aisle!
Then there's the Dargs. I wish I taught one of their kids...such smart, amazing, involved parents.
Toots gives good neck kisses...

Seeing her and Daddy-O around SoWal is kind of like seeing celebrities, but more funn!
Every time I talk about BB, my parents say they want to meet her.

It's only a matter of time before I figure out that she and FFF (the funniest man ever) are distant relatives.
Geez...I just realized that I'll never get around to talking about all the great things about everyone, but I have an hour before I have to endure homecoming, so I'll try:
DD was my first cyberfriend on SoWal, and is the epitome of finding fun things to do. I bet she's the best on a long car trip.
Chicken is more funn to watch than anyone I've ever seen. You all MUST go see Atlanta Vocal Project if you get a chance, but if you don't you're still lucky just to have him posting!
SWGB is the pesky little brother I never had, and I'm crazy about him.
Scooterbug is one of the coolest, smartest people ever. I used to not want to be on her bad side, then I realized that she doesn't really have one!
Gordy is still my hero...one of these days I'll figure out a way to repay him...
Mango actually called me when I was in New York...she has the coolest, most practical way of looking at things, and I love the way she loves her family!
I'm pretty sure IBD is a distant relative, too. She reminds me of my family...
SJ is my favorite fellow recovering Baptist. I think that in a parallel universe we grew up together.
Allifunn is as good as her name...I'm so glad she's thriving in SoWal where she belongs!
Mermy & Merman--the best vacation planners/guides EVER.
Besides being a fountain of useful information and skills, BR is always funn to be around.
Cork and Family--the second best bunch of huggers in the world. Dune-ahh is unrivaled in that area...
Biff...bwahahahaha!
KDW, you're at the top of a long list of folks I would love to meet someday, along with seagrovegirl (thanks for the compliment!), Miss Critter, Cheering, Shallowsnole, cp and Aleo.
If I survive shingles and my first year of teaching, I swear I'm retiring to SoWal. You people are just too good.
(Don't even get me started on Kitty and Hop. I get all misty and junk.)
If I forgot anyone, forgive me. I'm on medication!