I need to call Dixie because that is how I have always thought of you. This is so sad, and I know exactly what you are talking about as I have felt that I have spent too much time here and yet in the same vein, not enough time. Sometimes I feel I even have sacrificed time with my dogs for Pet Talk. I don't know if there is a happy medium or not. When I'm not able to stay current, I am unhappy about it, when I feel I am current, I'm usually neglecting something else and feel guilty about that.

You have been so generous with your knowledge and expertise to all of us. I know that I speak for everybody when I say Dixie you are part of us and always will be part of us whether you are on the BB or not. We will not forget you. I think all of us are bonded in very unique way. Maybe one day you will be back, and maybe some of us will be gone, but the essence of this family ever changing as it is will always be better for the time you have spent with us. So Dixie, don't ever feel the time you spent here was wasted. Each of us carries with us a little bit of your wisdom and caring.
Goodbye Dixie.