One of the monkeys posted this...and I thought that it was so good, that I wanted to post it here.

Good post Susanna. After the last few days, and reading what you just posted, I started at the beginning of this thread and read it through again. I love it here in the swamp.

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Annie

How does one become a swamp monkey? I read these posts often and really enjoy the people and conversations.

Just by posting and becoming part of the swamp.....becoming a friend that is able to share joys, and grief, advice and a shoulder...just by being authentic, and respectful.....a sense of humour helps!!

Posted by BigPapa, August 10, 2018...

I must say...In all my life, I have never known something called the SWAMP...I know it's the internet, I know " we " don't really know one another... but we do...We share life...( Ronnie is fast asleep ) ...Me...I'm just talking away....I guess...What I just wanted to say is....THANK YOU...Thank you for being there, Thank you for all that you give...Life is as busy for me as it is for you, but in that we share...I can tell you..as my working day unfolds...I'm thinking...Did Ann make her connection...Did Donna get her group in line... or karen get her shower doors installeded...Did Tom wake up before 12pm.
In essence...I wanted you all to know...I care.
I feel it is important to know some one cares, and in our lives ( as the swamp )...I wanted to make sure you knew.
As i walk though this world...there is a comfort, that you walk with me.
Thank You Richard for all that is the SWAMP.

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Take the high road...my friend..Its less traveled ..
and you can stretch out!

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When you finally are old enough to know all the answers, nobody bothers to ask the questions.

Teri...I am in the stages of looking back, and after re-reading " What is a Swamp Monkey"...I could add no more.
What does that tell me....You my dear a SWEETHEART ...You found me, before I did
I hope some day not far off, I can hold you close ( for like 10 min. )
and tell you...Thanks....Thanks for being a part of all this that Richard allows.

The powers that be, brought me here, and I would guess, The powers that be will make me leave, but as I wait for that...I will be the Monkey you want me to be.

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Take the high road...my friend..Its less traveled ..
and you can stretch out!

Olde Swamp Monkeys never die....they just get a gazillion grand babies to teach and entertain. RtheRR is STILL alive, albeit he has been tardy!

Good for all to know!! Great to see you stopping in!

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Cope's Gray Treefrog (Hyla chrysoscelis) Rode on bumper to town and back June 9