Call centers are the new gay waiters, you know.Todd, Gwen, Rick, Beaudry, Bobbie, Mike, Cassandra, Jamie Karr (and Amber and Walter), Justin , Alicia, Evan, Ryan, hell, even Jeff on alternating Mondays *L*, Wendy, Teri, Delaine, Sammy, Carla, and everyone who makes it a job worth keeping. Thank you!
Donald: I miss you, Uncle-Daddy!
Jaimie and Abbie: At the end of the day, it's all about the blue hair and the chicken mcfuck-fuck!
Monique/Tripp:Believe in yourself; the rest comes naturally. You're so beautiful, boy or girl, and work so hard, I just know amazing things are in store for you! Thank you for taking care of me last night, and I'll lose my corset if you keep yours!
Leeland,despite the wardrobe and occasional lapses into anime, I still love you, almost as much as cheese and monkeys. Keep your Rufis to yourself, and thank you for all the amazing computer help and so much more--you're right, we do look out for one another. ps DRAMA SHIELD!
Cheyenne: Miss Anne Thropy How the hell do you fit all that talent into such a pretty little package--thank you for all your help and enthusiasm and most of all my BOIBAND t-shirt (I'm such a groupie!)--you should consider a big crown someday!
Heather (Yuvi Rain): I don't see enough of you! Hope you get all that whipped creme out of your hair!
Morticia Scarlett, aka Korinne, our first Miss Gen Q and now Miss Gay Regina: You just get more and more amazing! Take care of yourself, honey, and you'll never stop til you reach the top!
Jeremy, can't wait to see more of your showmanship--you've got what it takes!
Caesar/Danni, you did a great job on your first Coronation--the first of many, I hope!
Elypsis...you are so sweet and SKINNY, dammit--eat something, before something eats you! Congrats on being Miss Gen Q, you bring a wealth of talent to the table!
Amanda/Dex, we missed you last night! Can't wait to work with you lots--you're a creative genius.
BOIBAND, I LOVE YOU!!!!

Roxy, you did it, and despite travels and travails, trauma, drama and all manner of laughs in between, at the end of the day, you are and always will be flawless, and I am pleased to call you friend!
Daniel Delissio: Know that if you support your community, they will support you. I never hated you, regardless of what you might have heard, and I don't judge a man on the action of others, only on his own.
Derek aka Jenny Talia: So much talent! I want to be the John Travolta to your Nikki Blonski! Please know you can ask me anything, and I'm so looking forward to your continued involvement--you bring so much to the table, it's hard to know where to start! Thank you. ps that dress was fucking fantastic! You outdid yourself! ps Let's talk dresses, Princess!
Schmoo: Take care of yourself lady, I love you, you know!
Andy Rogenous aka Yada: I just don't see enough of you! Who else gets the eighties anymore? *L*
Tara, take care of yourself and know I'm here for you. You'll always have a cubicle in the call center of my heart *L*!
Kerry: Always the man who steps up to do the work! I'm still the luckiest Empress I know, and will always be honoured to call you my Emperor! Even if I have to share you with those bitches this year ;)
Clint,you're one of the sweetest guys I've ever met, and I hope I get to see more of you both this year!
Thomas: You are always so good to me! I miss our Mondays! Remember, we still have lots to offer our community, and if not us, then who would ever put these little snots in their place? *L* I love you Aunty Anne!
Martin: Bacardi Marty, the life of the party! The Bunny to Anne's Bear, and she's lucky to have you!

Brent: We didn't have enough time! Thank you for everything, and I hope to someday maybe come visit you instead! Hope you are doing well and are happy!
Jae and Ryan: Ah, the karmic couple! You guys are just amazing in all those every day ways that really matter Hug Scout for me and hug each other too!
Dyna Mite, you are brilliant, and not just cos of the plastic tits! It's so good to see you shine in life, and you're really amazing, for an old farm girl from Saskatchewan!
Ninatron, a pleasure as always, you're a brilliant host and always make me laugh!
Richard/Sherry, thanks for the great tunes, and even more so, thanks for always having a smile for everyone. You're wonderful!
Robyn, so good to meet you and I'm so glad I decided not to wear my Cher outfit last night--wouldn't that have been embarrassing *L* Mandy, thanks for never forgetting me--you remind me of all the best the court system has to offer.
Tony, it was fascinating talking to you! We'll talk again!
Bob, hope you'll be at the club later--I've got my beads!
Jeremy,we miss you so much, you big retarded puppy-please take care of yourself!
Ryan/Alura, you take care of him too, and of course, have a wonderful time--our loss is Winnipeg's gain!
Chad: Ah, Chugar, you still make me laugh--thanks for surprising Jenny and send me those damned quotes--you hunger for the spotlight, drag hag, here's your chance to shine!
Tyra: I love you!
Breyanna: Congratulations --you just let me know what I can do for you!!
Matt: I love that you were here this weekend--how brilliant--and you're still freaking beautiful!
Krys: You are wonderful, and it was so good to see you!
Godiva: You are so beautiful! Hope you had fun! Oh, and Str8 guy still rocks *L*
Al, you are really amazing, and I don't know if you know that. You and Sherry have what inspires me to keep looking!
Jiminy/Raymond, you're an absolute doll. I wish like hell we could see more of each other! You get it, on every level. And God help the circuit, we're reigning together!
Crystal: You know you're still my favorite, right? I wish you could take the ride with us, but totally get why you can't. I know I can still count on you as a friend.
Chyna: It's always laffs when you're around! Make some Lassie noises for me, would ya?
Dion Boink: I'm glad first impressions aren't everything. You are a kind soul and great fun. Your award is well deserved!
Trixie: Absence does makes the heart grow fonder--who knew? I'm so proud of you,and just wish you were here to eat cheese like you do more often. Love ya, Princess!
Louise and Elaine: Do you have any idea what the Cougar visits do for me? I hope you had a great time here, as I had a wonderful time! We might be older and wiser, but that doesn't mean we're dead! Next time, less back pain more cocktails *L*! You two are amazing (as are the boys you gift with your lives)!
Neal:I really wish you could be here, but I understand. Not only do you still 'get' me after all these years, you don't bust me for the stuff you don't get, and that's a rare treasure! I'm going to miss you in October, pretty married lady, but Christmas is coming! And Buster! you really are the pretty blue bun bun to fold and spindle and mutilate...for the block, Bink....
Bernie, it bears repeating:  We are the history police, and good or bad, we'll keep the rich history of our community alive for many more years to come! I'm so glad things are working out for you, and that the good is still outweighing the bad. We'll get together soon! Garett,you are one of the sweetest guys I've ever met, and I can't wait to see you in a couple of weeks!

Andrea,thanks for supporting our insanity! And of course, thanks for the Nip/Tuck, digital Sentinel porn and the suitcase, as well as all those good Sunday night giggles!
Shane,You know I love you, right? The house is always open and there's no judging in the living room!
Brian M: my outdoor grillsman and favorite lighter thief! Don't tell me I don't know you! Hope you'll be in a dress soon ;)
Kricket/Thane,you are kind and beautiful and you balance that crown like nobody's business. You are amazingly talented, creative and strong, and you don't need to be anyone but yourself, for anyone but yourself, to show it. I love you, even when you're doing Celine Dion songs *L* and I love you just as much in my living room, enjoying telly and chat. I know sometimes life's a bitch, but you can always count on me.
Dorian, I miss you so much. Whether it's the side trips to Cascade, the ageism (have you learned the words to Mama Mia yet?) or the mocking, you are such a dear friend. Derek is damned lucky to have you (granted, I've been on a couch with that guy--don't ask--and you're pretty lucky too *L*) and I just wish you could come for coffee more often. There's whole seasons of Nip/Tuck you haven't cringed through! ps See you at Christmas!
Mitchell, my Emperor, or Emeror, or hubby, or friend. Anyway you look at it, I love you alot! You've always been an amazing influence in my life. Craig's a lucky guy--do you drunk dial him too? Hope I can count on you this year, and hope you know you can always count on me.
Jason and Whitney,it's like having kids, but with dvds (lots of dvds....lots and lots of dvds....)and lemon squares--mustn't forget those!. Whit, you're always so beautiful (beware the handkerchief shirts, though--you're dangerous!) and without a doubt, the second best trainer at Star Tek, and Jason, my road-ragin, metal-listening, dungeon-mastering, cat-whipped actor man, thank you so much for everything! Both of you are awesome and I know that all good things are coming your way! And also, zombies.

Chad, My handsome Jedi, how much do I adore the offlines! I hope we get a chance to chat for reals soon! I miss you so much, and think about that part time job at the Piggly Wiggly probably more than I should. Always yours, all ways.....
Susan, I can't wait to see you again. When I talk about the 'net, I tell people my success story, and you're the star. Hug the kitties for me, stay away from earthquakes and fire, and let's plan another trip to the Boom Boom Room next year!
Laurie, keep smiling, squirrel lady, and thank you for keeping me in the loop, with metaquotes, story recs, tv quotes (there are whole shows that owe their pages to you!) political commentary, or just a friendly hi. Maybe someday I'll get to AZ!
Jay, June, Lori, Yja, Amanda, Gizzie, Kim, Hal, LS, Lisa, Tasha and all the other LJers, Facebookers, My Spacers and all round internet family members, thanks for letting me into this world; you all rock! And you remind me that I'm not alone!

Jax, Br'er Bear, Our loss is heaven's gain and I know you are with us in our hearts everyday.
Mick, I thank God every day for blessing me with such a friend in my life. I pray for you to always be well and happy. You are everything I could ever ask for in a friend and a true member of my heart's family. I hope you are finding everything you need to be content in this life, and know if there's ever anything I can do or be for you, you need only say it. I love you.

GBLUR-What's goin' on? You are the first of our gay family to get legitimized, and we haven't seen or heard from you in ages. Let's get our sense of community back!
GEN-Q: You guys and girls are amazing!  I wish I had 1/2 your energy. You are our future, and I don't mean that in a shitty Whitney Houston way. I mean you are the gay community to come, and I can't wait to see what you do! And if you ever have any questions about anything, the coffee is always on! Don't ever be afraid to ask--we want to help you be as brilliant as we know you can be!
GLCR-Managers come and go but the GLCR is forever! This community is so rare and beautiful, no matter how we might feel after ten beers on a dead Friday night *L* You always come around to taking care of your own, and that kind of dedication is priceless. Thank you, and let's keep working together. Corey, you're something else! Let's keep those coups bloodless! *L*. To all the volunteers, keep up the good work, the GLCR would not exist without you!
PRIDE Inc.-It's hard to convince some folks that Pride is not just one week out of the year. But we know what we can accomplish with a year of hard work, so let's stop sending everything to committee for six months, make the solid decisions, popular or not, and move forward to our biggest Pride week ever!
PTCS-Kim, Mel, Marc--we had a hell of a run, but at the end of the day, we all need to focus on what's important to us. We showed the community what's possible when they work together in a lot of ways over the years, and I know we won't be easily forgotten. ps I get the booze *L*
RSAR- such a vital part of our community, and we totally dropped the ball this year. Let's get back to our roots and show the gay community that it still matters. I hope each and every person who has ever worked with, backed up or even just played with this group knows how important it is, and how much hard work goes into it. Believe me, every little bit helps, and is appreciated! Bruce, Daniel, in many ways you have been the backbone of this organization, coming on board only a few years after Bernie, Sean and I started it, and I hope that you will always be mentors as the new members  take their turn to shine as "lifers" too. (But there's no way I'm calling you mom and dad!) Last thought for now--I expect all ten of us to treat one another with respect and dignity--just because she aint your empress doesn't make her any less an empress, and don't you forget it!