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[fpb]

The cyber-stalking note referred to in my previous post turned up as the cherry on the cake of one of the most miserable days I had in months. As you know, I have been moving my books out of storage and into my flat. This, as a rule, involves a couple of daily journeys to the storage warehouse - which is a long way away - with a suitcase or a

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[fpb]

Icon love! Where does your picture of a lady in violet come from?

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[anonymous]

Rather than just chime in and simply offer consolation for such a horrible day, I will note that the icon in question comes from a painting by one of my all-time favorite artists: John William Waterhouse. You can view the entire painting here:

http://www.jwwaterhouse.com/view.cfm?recordid=50

You can also browse to see other great works, too. I hope this brings you some cheer!

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[brightly_go]

BLUSH! I didn't realize I wasn't signed in - so sorry! The above comment about Waterhouse was from me!

[rfachir]

Much sympathy for your loss. And more sympathy for the prolonged pain.

[super_pan]

FPB, that is really one of the worst days I've ever heard. I am so sorry that all that happened in ONE day. I suppose you left your heating and light on because you didn't expect this ordeal to be eight hours long.
I return some hugs that you have given me, and I really hope you have a warm, dry evening doing something you enjoy, and that the next day is infinitely better.

[bufo_viridis]

My goodness - it was a moment whent the series of your misfortunes sarted to read funny, but after a bit more, it stopped. I mean too much is too much. Let's believe the world has some balance and you will get a trully happy day in exchange!
You had a shot of sth stronger with your tea, I hope? We don't need you getting a cold on top.
Tomorrow will be a better day. Believe me.

[fpb]

...can hardly be worse. 8-)

[bufo_viridis]

There is some consolation in it. I can even bring the ancient Chinese wisdom (true one, not Cosmo-type) to support!
BTW, large plastic rubbish bags makes good waterproof wrappers, although they are easily torn. But they are quite cheap.

[rfachir]

I might know someone willing to part with a Death of Captain Marvel comic. It's no collector's edition but it's yours if you want it (and we can find it). Let me know.

[fpb]

I am in general interested in any kind of comics, especially if old. Actually, my DoCM graphic novel is still readable - it just has ragged edges, water-warped cover and mud stains. As I said, I have no intention of selling any of my collection of comics - and those I want rid of are worthless in any case - so I will keep it anyway. But if you can get me one in better condition - or if you have, in general, comic books to get rid of - I would be most grateful.

[rfachir]

I'll schedule a basement safari. I just finished weeding mine of the boxes from my grandparents' basement (my father's high school trombone, the half-finished quilts and afghans, and bottles of disgusting sweet alcoholic stuff that no one drinks past the age of 21) so I expect they'll be pleased to let me dig. Collectors around the world tremble at my family - we keep stuff for decades then purge (one house/decade, whether it needs it or not).
I'll let you know when I find anything.