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Death in family; updates to be minimal
Blogging will be minimal at best on Friday and into next week as I attend to family matters.
–Alan
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Community Comments
March/13/2008 @ 9:58 pm
Very sorry to hear that. My condolences.
March/13/2008 @ 10:45 pm
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family, Alan. Peace be with you.
March/14/2008 @ 12:27 am
All the best, Alan. You’re in my thoughts.
March/14/2008 @ 4:47 am
My condolences, Alan.
March/14/2008 @ 4:50 am
All our best to you at this difficult time, Alan
March/14/2008 @ 5:23 am
Sorry for your loss, Alan.
March/14/2008 @ 6:07 am
My condolences, Alan. I’m sorry for your loss.
March/14/2008 @ 6:32 am
My condolences to you and yours, Alan.
March/14/2008 @ 6:44 am
Ditto what everyone else says. My family is thinking about yours. Take care.
March/14/2008 @ 6:47 am
God bless. We’ll be thinking of you.
March/14/2008 @ 7:07 am
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, ALAN. MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
March/14/2008 @ 7:08 am
God bless, Alan.
March/14/2008 @ 7:16 am
Our deepest condolences.
March/14/2008 @ 7:37 am
Please accept my condolences, Alan. I wish you the best. Thanks for maintaining such a great, informative blog.
March/14/2008 @ 7:44 am
Alan, my best to you and your family at this difficult time.
March/14/2008 @ 8:48 am
Thinking of you during this tough time. Whatever you need, we’re here for you.
March/14/2008 @ 9:05 am
Take your time Alan. We all appreciate what you do here and are very sorry to hear of your loss.
March/14/2008 @ 9:16 am
I am so sorry for your loss, Alan.
My condolences.
March/14/2008 @ 9:31 am
My condolences, Alan.
March/14/2008 @ 9:36 am
Take care, Alan. All the best.
March/14/2008 @ 9:59 am
Hang in there Alan. Come back when you can!
March/14/2008 @ 10:14 am
Take care, Alan. I’m sorry for your lost.
March/14/2008 @ 10:22 am
Alan, Please accept my condolences.
March/14/2008 @ 10:27 am
Hi Alan,
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. I am a huge fan of your site and I greatly appreciate the service you provide. We’ll all be here when you are ready to come back.
March/14/2008 @ 10:56 am
Hang in there, Alan. I’m sorry for your loss.
March/14/2008 @ 11:31 am
My sincere condolances on your loss. Just discovered your log greatly and it has been the highlight of my day. I respectfully await your return.
March/14/2008 @ 11:51 am
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
March/14/2008 @ 12:00 pm
Ditto.
March/14/2008 @ 12:02 pm
My condolences, Allan. Take care.
March/14/2008 @ 12:39 pm
My condolences also, Alan.
March/14/2008 @ 12:52 pm
My condolences Alan
March/14/2008 @ 1:43 pm
Ditto, Alan.
March/14/2008 @ 2:41 pm
I’m sorry for your loss, Alan. My condolences.
March/14/2008 @ 3:09 pm
Sorry to hear about it, buddy. Looking forward to your return.
March/14/2008 @ 3:53 pm
My condolences also, Alan.
March/14/2008 @ 4:14 pm
Sympathies and condolences to you and yours.
March/14/2008 @ 5:21 pm
Sorry to hear the sad news. My condolences.
March/14/2008 @ 6:23 pm
My condolences to you, Alan.
March/14/2008 @ 6:54 pm
You and your family are in my prayers.
March/14/2008 @ 7:09 pm
Alan, Please accept my condolences.
March/14/2008 @ 9:45 pm
I’m very sorry for your loss, Alan. Take care.
March/15/2008 @ 5:19 am
What they all said. Plus one.
March/15/2008 @ 5:31 am
Sorry for your loss, Alan. All the best to you and your family.
March/15/2008 @ 1:42 pm
My condolences on your loss, Alan. Stacy and I wish you all the best.
March/16/2008 @ 7:26 am
I’m very sorry, Alan.
March/16/2008 @ 10:02 am
God bless and comfort you and yours, Alan.
March/16/2008 @ 12:42 pm
Alan, deepest condolences.
March/16/2008 @ 1:27 pm
Sorry to hear the news, Alan. My deepest sympathies.
March/16/2008 @ 1:59 pm
I’m sorry to hear about your loss, Alan. My sympathies.
March/16/2008 @ 5:42 pm
Alan, my family will keep yours in our thoughts and prayers.
March/16/2008 @ 8:20 pm
I’m very sorry for your loss, Alan. My condolences.
March/16/2008 @ 9:05 pm
My condolences to you and yours, Alan.
March/17/2008 @ 2:54 pm
Best wishes to you and your family Alan.
March/17/2008 @ 3:11 pm
Alan,
Please allow me to echo everyone else’s sentiments. My thoughts have been with you.
March/17/2008 @ 3:14 pm
Echoing all. Thanks much for everything you do here, Alan.
March/17/2008 @ 7:52 pm
Death sucks. My mom died Saturday morning. I know exactly what you are going through.
March/18/2008 @ 1:11 am
Condolences to you too Brian. Losing a parent is very difficult.
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