I have asked the editors repeatedly to reinstate IMD. The Lounge has lost by far our best insomniac. The Aussies thought he lived in Perth.

Thank you all for your encouragement and semi-kind words.

Cold-I am flattered you remembered my malady. I have some new ones which I will gladly discuss if I am re-instated on The Lounge. And I will try to match them to appropriate locations.

Oh great. Discussions of illnesses and maladies are extremely popular in the Lounge. From that, you can deduce the age and socio-economic status of the participants.

Honestly -- and I say this as one who values your contributions to the board -- the ingenuity required to introduce non-tourist topics in the tourist forums can only enhance your mental agility and discipline.

I would email Emily rather than an anonymous mailbox for the editors. She seems sweet and even if you're not reinstated she may be able to tell you why.

I still think the petition is a idea. Cold can start it since he's not just a pretty face; he is quite the wordsmith.

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Dear Random

Isn't zeppole back as Sandra something? I love the lounge, they are cheaper than a therapist and love the recipes, cats, and rants.

Where I come from (Northern Canada) everyone deserves at least 25 second chances. (To be continued)

Thank you all for your Random thoughts.

Fra-I am terrible old person. I care in general what your health may be, but screaming is my usual response to the details.

Fodor's has a list-15 Undiscovered European destinations. Well they found them.

I'll sign the petition.

Thank you all, it is truly flattering. (no kidding)