Oh, me too, Gerard.  I was very upset by the news, and I would jump for joy if it turns out to not be true.

I could use some help on this.  Has anyone read this somewhere besides a fan site?  I can't find a thing in the LA Times or NY Times sites or on any of the large entertainment or news sites...

I've just posted the second part of my report.  You can access it through the original link (just scroll down) or you can visit my new Tarrytown web site (designed and established by the generous and talented victoriawinters )  The site will feature the complete report of events as well as some of my pictures from the weekend.  Currently, it's still under construction, but feel free to drop by and take a look over the next few days to see what's new. http://www.geocities.com/professorstokes2002/index.html

ProfStokes' Sunday report has been posted on Tim's message board, and of course both are worth checking out.  You'll find her day #3/Lyndhurst writeup under "Halloween Party Report!" (well duh, Midnite).

http://pub69.ezboard.com/fdarkshadowsgothicsoapoperafrm1

And her website, created by the lovely victoriawinters, can be accessed through the above quote.

In any event, I think that I shall approach the new location with Victoria Winters-ish spunk, boldly marching into the unknown, meeting people who are strangers but will soon fill the days and nights of my tomorrows...

I like your attitude, John!

We'll all meet up, and soon you'll find yourself in a sea of familiar faces.

ROFLMAO!  You guys are too much!!

I understand. But what does "IM" mean? I can "IM" her? Huh? Does that mean private e-mail? Forgive my ignorance!

It's no problem!  It stands for Instant Message.  On all members' posts, there's a small icon that shows a page with an envelope on top of it.  If you click on the page/envelope that's inside the message of the person you want to contact, it'll open a window with their username already filled in.  Just type your message (subject title is optional), then click Send and it will immediately appear in their message center.  It's not like email, but is very similar to AOL Instant Messenger.

Another way to send an IM is by accessing your own message center via the "Hey, yendor, you have __ new messages, __ are new" under the logo on all the forum pages, then click "New Message" in your message center.  Doing it this way, you need to know the exact user name of the person you're writing; mine, for example, is admin and not Midnite.  There's yet another way to get into your message center-- thru the Info Center on the Home page, but I don't want to confuse you.

BTW, the little envelope that appears next to the IM icon in some posts provides a way to send emails.  But not everyone has it because many choose to keep their email addresses private.  I hope that's not too much info all at once.  

BTW, you'll find that you have at least 1 unread message in your message center.  It's a note from me that I sent you on Halloween.  

Thanks for the explanation, Midnite...but if this issue was resolved "off board," why the existence of this thread? Shouldn't that have been taken "off board," as well...since most people, including myself, didn't have a clue as to what it referred to?

You're welcome, Rod.  The topic was begun, apparently, as a way for VAM to apologize and say goodbye, and as for motive, you'll have to ask her.  While I understand that you're saying you don't know what she's apologizing for, it's not a justification to remove her message or stop anyone from telling her how they feel about her departure.  There's no reason you can't IM her, but my point is that the discussion about why or who or what happened doesn't need to continue here.

Will do that, Paul.  Thanks!