Oh, that's too soon to leave!  But I think its good to go to NYC with just Janine.  It makes goodbyes so much harder when everyone sees you off together, don't you think?  When you have to say goodbye to so many people all at once, and hug so many people one after another, you don't really get the chance to say…

Why did Mallory not come?  She isn't still being like that, is she?  Did any of your ex's meet EB?  Was your birthday cake a layer cake?  Layer cake is my FAVOURITE.  Maybe favourite thing in the world, chocolate fudge layer cake.  What was the place like where your party was held?  What birthday presents did you get?

Not packing already!  Or are you just packing your presents for your cousins?  While I miss chatting, I'm glad you are having a much needed holiday and getting a chance to rest before school starts.  I hope you aren't dreading having to leave again.

I did see a movie!  It was good but had all this unnecessary animal violence in it.  A rabbit got shot right at the beginning, I didn't even have time to shut my eyes, there was no warning.  After the rabbit I spent the rest of the movie worrying about this poor deer that kept appearing, but fortunately nobody hurt…

Oh, you aspect ratio purists.  So the kid yelling SHANE COME BACK! has no head or feet.  Big deal.  The scene isn't about heads and feet, its about Shane not coming back.  I say it should be cropped to Cinemascope.  Just a denim waistline screeching for Shane.

Let's not forget Carolyn Keene.  Her career wasn't just extended by ghostwriters, some say she WAS A GHOST.  Wooooo ooooooooo ooooooo.  BCHHHHHHH BCHHHHHH (lightning sounds) BCHHHHHH

Don't think about your holiday ending!  Please enjoy every second of it!  I'm trying to enjoy summer, but I can't stop dreading the yearly arrival of FIREWOOD GUY.  I'm afraid to go for groceries because I don't want to accidentally run into him early like I did last year!

Hi Claudia!  Please make sure to remember EVERYTHING!  I haven't been to a really big party for ages and I certainly haven't been to one where I was the guest of honour!  So I am dying to hear all about it!

* 400 lb grizzly bear, her frothing maw caked in blood, bursts into drinkingclub's room and roars something incomprehensible *

Claudia!!!  I'm so glad to hear from you!  I have to admit, I worry every time someone travels.  Thank you for letting me know you arrived safe and sound!

Poor EB!  I hope his allergies clear up before he gets on the jet, it would be terrible if he had to fly with his nose all stuffed up.

I look forward to hearing all about your trip and about your amazing PARTY, of course!  But I understand that you are not going to have much time because you have so much visiting to do in such a short time! Please don't worry about your cousin arguing with her mum, I'm sure she is just on edge because of everything…

Are there kanji you particularly like because of their shape?  I secretly wish my name started with an R, because R is to me the nicest shaped letter.  Its got everything!  A straight part, a looped part, and best of all, the little flourish at the end!  If my name started with an R, I would make the tail of the R…

Yes, with the wooden sticks!  Kendo, I'll remember that.  The movie started with him winning a competition, that's why he is still carrying his wooden sword when he breaks up the robbery.  The ending was actually a little confusing, I'm still not entirely sure what was going on.  He takes the robber home with him…

I'm glad to hear everything is good again between you and EB.  Does he joke with a very serious tone?  I know people who do that, its sometimes hard to tell even after they've said they are joking whether they really were joking or if they have just realized they said something they shouldn't have said and that is…

Oh no, I hope you and EB have made up already. I won't ask what it is he said, but I hope he has apologized.  Especially with your flight coming up, you need the air to be clear before getting on the plane.

The event you photographed last year was a kind of science fair, right? Where kids did science projects? They must have liked your work last time, its a shame you never saw the pictures.  Will you be an OG after you are finished classes?  Those would be really cute nicknames for you and EB to call each other, Old…

I was so nervous taking out the garbage today.  Even though I knew the can was empty.  I'm spraying every bag with bug spray now, just in case.  This town is so stupid!  We have recycling pickup every week, but garbage only every second week.  It doesn't matter how long recycling sits outside because its just dry…

I didn't know Abby had a sister!  I'm happy to hear you would consider me as a member!  Please don't start me with the Pikes, though.  I'm not sure I could deal with that right away.

Since the BSC formed I know you have added a few new members, but have you ever had to reject someone for membership?  You must get lots of applications!