Holy crap and all that jazz....I am first!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok * trying to calm down* I have missed you!!!! It was so good to see you blog again, and know that you are ok. I am sorry to hear about your neighbor and sister....somethings just are not damn fair, huh? c'est la vie, I suppose....

I hope that 2006 is a much better year for you and for all of us. I have found a safe refuge of love and laughter in your blog, and I can only hope that our New Year is filled with so much more. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend, and all you have done for me this year....you are greatly loved!

Wishing you all the best in 2006!!!

Love you,
Sarah
Sarah | Homepage | 12.31.05 - 8:54 pm | #

Lois;
I had thought you'd taken the week off, but am glad that you are back; I've been checking. Wow, and phew, what a week!
Have a good night, I take it you're having New Year's Eve in...
Cathy | Homepage | 12.31.05 - 9:15 pm | #

Wow you have a lot going on. There is like ten mini post's there.

Can I vote for you for the award?


I hope you have a very happy 2006 and beyond my long lost blog sister.
william | Homepage | 12.31.05 - 9:50 pm | #

I am glad you are physically ok.
You must be frantic about mary
I am so sorry you are all going
through this.
I will send all the good vibes she
can handle.
And more for you too.
I hope 2006 is wonderful for all
of you.
Hugs
Trudy | Homepage | 12.31.05 - 9:56 pm | #

Happy New Year - and yay on the stories getting published! kim
lucidkim | Homepage | 12.31.05 - 10:24 pm | #

"... because Comcast sucks big hairy donkey balls." That must mean you are really unhappy with them, huh???

Happy 2006, Lois! You're the best, thanx for the laugh.
Mike (exscientia) | Homepage | 12.31.05 - 10:36 pm | #

Good grief Charlie Brown. That's a lot to take in. I'm glad you didn't get sick, that would have sucked big hairy monkey balls worse than no internet, I think. But that's just me. What really would have sucked is to be sick with no internet, but we won't borrow trouble.

I hope you get rich in the new year, everyone is healthy, no one falls and tons of coffee to keep you wired. Hey, I can dream good things, right?

Happy New Year, dear. You bring me immense joy with your lovely comments. xoxo
Jeanette | Homepage | 12.31.05 - 10:40 pm | #

Lois, wow! What a week. Wishing you and your family and friends good things. Glad you're back!
Ivy the Goober | Homepage | 12.31.05 - 10:47 pm | #

wow.. I will keep both your sister and your neighbor's boyfriend in my thoughts..
and you as well in hoping you get the job you really want!
have a safe and happy 2006
peace,
biscuit
biscuit | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 12:16 am | #

Got the link for the BoB award? I'd like to vote...

Have a great New Year! No gettin' plastered now, ya hear?
Spring | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 1:13 am | #

I'm thinking about a comment that you wrote in my blog about a year ago, which read in part:

I must say I was very upset with the lack of Dick this New Year! I've started every year for all of my adult life with A good dose of Dick. This year was not nearly as good. Regis VS. Dick... no comparing the two!

Little did any of us know that this year, we could have both Regis AND Dick! (In a manner of speaking.)

Happy new year! Less than a half hour before it's 2006 here in California...
Ontario Emperor | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 1:36 am | #

Wow Lois that's a lot of stuff happening in your life! First off, I'm keeping Mary in my prayers.....and the family of your friend who passed away. May 2006 be a year of Peace for all of us!
Jude | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 1:54 am | #

You have been very missed my sweet friend. It's good to see you back so we don't have to worry that something nefairous befallen you.

Happy New Year, lovely Lois. Here's to hoping that 2006 is filled to the rafters with blessings for you and your family.
Nic | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 2:18 am | #

Positive vibes heading Mary's way.
2006 is the Lanes year, hope it brings you all health,wealth and happiness

Am voting for you Lois!
Michelle | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 2:37 am | #

happy new year lois!
kero | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 5:37 am | #

Have a great New Year, Lois!
Jean-Luc Picard | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 7:42 am | #

how sad about your sister and neighbor, absolutley heartbreaking. Prayers all around.
Glad you know who yo babies daddys is, thats serious bidness!
hugs and Happy new year!
Love
dianna
Dianna | 01.01.06 - 8:29 am | #

Happy New year Lois..Welcome back

Sorry to hear about your Sister and neighbour.

Wishing you health, happiness, and less stress in your life.

Going to search for that Bob award as well.
Hugs~
Heidi | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 9:12 am | #

Sending lots of positive vibes for publication, job, and Mary! Happy New Year Lois, may it be the best!
Inanna | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 10:02 am | #

having a mr. lane that makes you laugh til your guts hurt... it doesn't get any better than that.

happy/healthy new year to the whole lane clan and best of luck to mary!
patricia | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 10:17 am | #

Lois,

You are right about Christmas being insane, but it was still very nice considering the year we have had in our family. We were all together and were able to enjoy a good meal. Plus, I worked my butt off on Christmas. Kids will be kids and not always get along, but it still was good day.

We all have are thoughts and prayers with Mary. I'm sure all will work out good for her.

Love Ya Sista,
Anita (Lois' Sister) | 01.01.06 - 10:17 am | #

Thanks for making me snicker my way through 2005...I look forward to more of it in the new year!! Glad you didn't get that nasty man germ
poopie | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 11:18 am | #

Happy New Year Lo!!

I think that our Christmas was great! After all Mom and Mary are friends again, the food was delicious (minimal vomiting), the kids had fun (trouble and all) and I think I got a new potential boyfriend!! Tell Corky I'm still waiting for that number! I think that Dad was there smiling down and enjoying the day as well. We are a lucky family....

Love Ya Sista!
Ang
Angie | 01.01.06 - 12:55 pm | #

Happy New Year. I look forward buying your published work this year, but you'll have to direct me to where they are being sold.

Your husband sounds a lot like the Pirate to me. We need you guys most when we don't feel good.

Comcast? The third time I have seen that word this morning as i cruise around blogworld.
Pirate | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 2:09 pm | #

Great news about your stories being published! The start of great things to come
Esther | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 2:21 pm | #

I will put Mary in my prayers, and good thoughts. Comcast does, indeed, suck. I came over to wish you some wishes:
A very happy New Year to you. I look forward to visiting more
(Dumb man whining. hehheehee)
Susie | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 3:13 pm | #

Lots of stuff to take in, Lois. I will put Mary in my thoughts and send her as much positive energy as I can muster! And I'm mighty glad you didn't get sick!

I wish you TONS of succcess and happiness in 2006!
Last Girl On Earth | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 3:38 pm | #

Glad too see you're back! Good luck with the BoB awards!
Barbara | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 3:45 pm | #

Who was that dumb shit in Dickens (?)who said "These are the best of times..."?

Not for Mary, you dweeb. Hang in there, Mary, and best of luck.

("Pinky swear," huh? I know what that is. Heh.)
Old Horsetail Snake | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 4:35 pm | #

i'll say a prayer for mary.

here's looking forward to seeing many lois lane stories being published. i can't wait to pick up a copy of your book after it hits the new york times best seller's list, and pester you for an autograph when you start making the rounds.

check out the predictions for 2006 that i have up on my blog! send me some of your traffic!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR LOIS!!!!
dante | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 5:12 pm | #

Very strong Good Vibrations for Mary with added hugs for your whole family! You've certainly been through the mill recently.

That's tragic news about your neighbor. CONGRATS for your upcoming publication news!!! and other nice turns of events like your friend moving to your hood and Mr. Lane's presence.
Happy New Year, Lo!
GEL | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 6:08 pm | #

Big hugs Lois! and a happy, kick ass new year sweetie!

I thought I was gonna die from a nasty, killer diller hangover earlier today but I'm much better now! LOL


se7en | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 6:38 pm | #

Hey my Bloggy Sistah!

I had already calmed down sufficiently , after seeing your note over on Rosies blog.
It ended my creeping, worrysome thoughts like, >what if somthing shitty happend to her and no one knows to tell her blog??!!
=(.
I admit to complete wussydom- it happens after years of living across North AMerica from those I love more then life itself.
At least Santa took care of this problem =)
Take a breathe, Take your time...its just grand to know the Keeper of the Home Fires is back amongst the Blogospere!!!
Xo
MARYBETH | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 6:46 pm | #

PSSSSSS

Prayers and Healing Energy headed to MAry.
MARYBETH | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 6:51 pm | #

Happy New Year to you Lois -and thank you for coming back!
k | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 8:22 pm | #

Lois, Thanks for my xmas present, LOL.. Keeping all of you in my prayers and sending healing energies to all in need. if anything I can do, Please just shout OK, Huggz
Jade | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 10:25 pm | #

Hairy Balls - Boo
Spring Christmas - Typical
Mary's legs - eek
Perished neighbor - sorrow
Memphis - Yay
Job - Reserved yay
Stories - bravo
Bob - Where?
Mr. Lane - Yaaay
Kids - Good luck
Brain - beware the hairy balls
rainypete | Homepage | 01.01.06 - 10:57 pm | #

Sorry about your neighbour , that really harsh news, especially at christmas.
Good luck with the job.
Happy New Year
susan | Homepage | 01.02.06 - 12:20 am | #

More Christmas cheer there Lois, I'm starting to wonder about Christmas.
Peter | Homepage | 01.02.06 - 8:08 am | #

It makes me glad that I'm not the only one who disappeared for that holiday week...is that wrong?

I'll light a candle for Mary.
Julie | Homepage | 01.02.06 - 10:04 am | #

It sounds like a bit of a soap opera holiday. So sorry about your neighbor. How very sad and much to young!
Make your sis take good care of herself and get the medical help she needs. That is scary!!

Happy New Year to you!!
Jamie Dawn | Homepage | 01.02.06 - 10:23 am | #

Wow, sure has been quite a week or two for you to live "in the middle of nowhere." Sending lots of good thoughts your way. I'm glad you found my site -- and vice versa. Have a great New Year!
FTS | Homepage | 01.02.06 - 11:46 am | #

Prayers going
u
p
for Mary.
Gah, a meaty post, no baby food here.

You are the bomb Lois Lane. Sending you love and peace. Can you believe our humble beginnings. You are a writer extraordinaire. xoxo
brunette | Homepage | 01.02.06 - 12:30 pm | #

Happy New Year (Yeah I'm late, what else is new?)
steelcowboy | 01.02.06 - 1:16 pm | #

Wow...sounds more like Christmas with the Kettles, oh wait a minute, that was my Christmas. *Snicker*

My address to my naughty, well not so naughty but naughtier than the old blog is www.freethinkingboo.blogspot.com

Happy New Year and it sounds like Comcast rates right up there with Qwest.
boo | Homepage | 01.02.06 - 7:10 pm | #

congratulations on getting stories published -- good new news for the new year, no?
Michael | Homepage | 01.02.06 - 10:33 pm | #

Sending prayers and good vibes for Mary.

Let us know where your stuff is published so we can read it and write comments so they'll publish more of your stuff.
gina | Homepage | 01.02.06 - 11:54 pm | #

HNY, Lois!
justine | Homepage | 01.03.06 - 7:41 am | #

Good wishes and prayers are headed Mary's way. And Happy New Year wishes to you Lois and the whole extended Lane clan.
G-man | Homepage | 01.03.06 - 9:52 am | #

I can't even believe I'm going to admit this .. but my second marriage actually was a Jerry Springer show.

My friend called me about a month ago to tell me they were in search of women in my past situation.

Oye. Can I get ANY breaks here?

Jerry Springerish indeed.
Mercy Jones | Homepage | 01.03.06 - 10:45 pm | #