{{group hug}}

[Aino]

Can I just tell you all that it is always so much fun to come in here and read new threads and peruse the gallery!!!

And to feel I KNOW so many of you ladies and I laugh and smile and cry with you all.

Don't you some times think how FUN it would be if we all could have met up with our computers and cameras and had a HUGE social real-life crop ????

{{{ hugs }}} to all of you.

[esther_a]

I feel exactly the same, Aino. And even though we can't all meet up with our computers and cameras in real life, I'm delighted to join the virtual {{group hug}}!!

Nice to see you are here this evening when most of the world is not yet awake!

[carollee]

Me too. It's do comforting to be able to spend time with friends, new and old alike. The camaradarie, the understanding of this magic craft, the real life friendships, it means the world to me. I start my day with you and end the day with you, and pop in when I can throughout the day too.

[earlofoxford]

Putting my arms around all of you!

[Kayleigh]

This is so true Aino!! Hugs to everyone.

[HeatherPrins]

me too! This place always brightens my day!

[cedarhil]

I catch myself saying "my Friend Kelly ( or any one of you) and then explaining that you are internet friends. Some people still don't understand!

[ang66]

I feel the same way about DD!! Hugs to all!!

[anxela]

Couldn't have said it better myself... We should hook up, shouldn't we, Aino?

[echogirl]

HUGS right back at you all!

[digigrandma]

Aino, you are expressing my exact same thoughts about the friendships we've all made because we hang out at Designer Digitals. I'm imagining the very big room it would have to be for all of us to fit in it with our computers and cameras. I would probably not scrap much because I would want to move around the room to make sure I met everyone there. It's fun to dream!

[Nancy Beck]

That would be wonderful!! I can't imagine a day without my DD fix!

[anke]

Adding my arms to the big hug! This is my second home! It's so great to have all you ladies around!

[HeatherPrins]

I can't even tell you how many times a day I visit :0

[Amson]

I'll join in this group hug!

((HUGS))

[blkcow]

I will join this group hug as well.....living as far out in the country as I do...I am sometimes short of friendships. DD is my second home and everybody is so inspiring, helpful and has a soft shoulder. And I agree with cedarhill (Pam)...that sometimes I say to my DH...you know my friend "so and so" from (pick a place)...and she has 3 kids and the black dog....you know the one!! and it's like Oh yeah I know her!!

Thanks to all of you for making my life a richer one!

[Tesia]

I absolutely agree! I felt such a void when I was away for so long...there is so much love here, it is good for the soul!
Adding my arms to the big hug, and wishes for the big group/family meeting!

[jesshunt]

awwww - I love it when these group hugs get started - count me in!!

[readstoomuch]

I'm in the circle too! I love to feel the friendship that hugs around the world and back . . . it is such a warm and snug feeling. I too find myself saying over and over again . . . "my friend from . . . "!!! (((((hugs)))))

[Blossom]

i'm in - this is my scrap home and throught threads and the layouts posted you have gotten to know stories and about your lifes.

[kikimama]

Can I join in too This is such a friendly place, and I think we all get to know each other so quickly here as we share so much through our pages. Love being a part of it

[thessh]

I'm joining in too!!!
I love this place!

[conorsmum]

Count me in too

[maureenreynolds]

Amen sisters! I would have given up on digi scrapping long ago if it hadn't been for you all. Plus your prayers and good wishes over the past two years have been more emotional support than I ever could have imagined. I was truly blessed, and I know our family felt it too. "Bad things shared are halved, and good things shared are doubled." That is so the truth! Sending love and virtual no-cal chocolate!

[beehive50]

Me, too! Love to all my DD sisters! {{{hugs}}}

[whatnext]

i dream of another San Antonio-like get-together ALL THE TIME!

[AllynD]

{{{Hug}}}

[carollee]

I think you should all come to Australia.

Just thinkin'.

[Janet1949]

Im in!!! {HUGS} to all.. I login sooo many times a day, I absolutely cannot get through the day without DD...

[tylertooo]

{{{hugs}}} all around. All you guys are so fabulous - coming on and seeing the pages, your kids activities, weddings, park visits makes me feel like I know you all - all over the country, and around the world - group hug!!!