One of my favorite........

[sirrahbed]

Oh my, I saw my name in this thread and yes, it did make my day Thank you dear friend, Lut.

I usually do not like these threads and want to cry for those who are not named - I am fifty years old but it takes me back to being a young girl. But, I think the way you have set this up can be very positive, Jen. Good idea.

I have so many favorites but the person who keeps coming to mind is my friend rg_girlca (Lorraine). She is just the sweetest and most compassionate woman I could imagine - a loving person and Meowmie extraordinaire

[K9soul]

Ok I've been thinking about it and decided to make a post on this thread about what I think it's about because I believe I understand Jen's intention in starting it and I'd hate to see it fall away from that and turn into just another "list all my best buddies" thread. (Jen, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong or if you'd rather this post isn't here, I will take no offense!)

This thread could be something really nice and positive if people will follow the guidelines and suggestions set out. I notice some mentioning "it will take a long time for me to get through my list." But if a bunch of people have predetermined "lists" the thread will just be another one of the hurtful favorite threads we've had in the past, because multiple of the same people will be on various lists. I'm sure our close friends already know how we feel about them so if you see someone close to you has been listed five times already, why not just list someone new? There's no obligation that you HAVE to make sure you list ALL your favorite pet talkers and pets. I don't believe that is what this thread is for. I certainly don't need to see my name listed 10 times and I'd feel bad if I did. No one whom I list needs to feel obligated to go back and list me in return. Again that's not what I think this is about.

If you are sitting and reading this thread, and you haven't been mentioned, instead of getting hurt/upset and just keep checking back to see if you've been listed yet, why don't you participate and list someone else whose name or pet hasn't been listed yet? You may make someone else's day in doing so and isn't that as good a feeling as seeing your own name listed? It is for me at least . (more so)

I don't participate in favorite "list" threads because of the "popularity" aspect of them, but if everyone were to follow this thread's original intent it won't be that way.

Ok.. off my soap box now.. I hope we can all continue to enjoy this and stay with the thread's original purpose!