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    39 year old, HoH and Learning Sign Language - Joining from South Africa

    Thanks for trying! I am sure they are beautiful. Have you found someone to practice signing with in your area? I am sure ZA SL is so different from ASL. I hope you find someone to practice with soon, if that's part of what you're looking for here.
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    39 year old, HoH and Learning Sign Language - Joining from South Africa

    I'm from Missouri. (the midwest of USA) I miss a braai! Especially the rashers and boerewors. I never made it to the Cape, maybe some day.
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    39 year old, HoH and Learning Sign Language - Joining from South Africa

    Welcome! What part of ZA are you from? I spent some time there years ago and loved it. Beautiful country with amazing food! I stayed in Guateng/Jojurg but explored all over and absolutely loved my days in Krueger Park. I hope you find companions here. :)
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    A Thread About Absolutely Nothing! Part III

    Thank you for looking into it. I'm sure you remember him, too- even if just by seeing his posts. I appreciate you getting back to me. Take care, Sonocativo. It said he was last active May of 2025, I checked on him in Sept. '25 but never heard back.
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    A Thread About Absolutely Nothing! Part III

    Has anyone heard from "Old Analog"? They used to post regularly and check in privately from time to time. They were the first person to welcome me here and I haven't seen anything from them since May. Does anyone know anything? I hope they're ok.
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    Has anyone heard from "Old Analog"? They used to post regularly and check in privately from time...

    Has anyone heard from "Old Analog"? They used to post regularly and check in privately from time to time. They were the first person to welcome me here and I haven't seen anything from them since May. Does anyone know anything? I hope they're ok.
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    Depression is real

    I'm sorry to hear you are struggling. Is it situational (break up, death, etc) or more chronic? Have you looked for help in your area? You can private message if that is more comfortable.
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    What's Your Favorite Chocolate?

    Goodness, choosing a favorite chocolate... ok. Go to for a mass produced bar- Take 5. I like the sweet/salty combo and peanut butter and chocolate are long time besties. Small batch chocolates- there is a local chocolate place that sells hand made chocolate bars. My favorite is their dark...
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    How many of you have turned off your voice?

    Let me just say; I am hearing so I am by no means an authority on this- I just want to say; your feelings are valid. If you can't comprehend in so many of those spaces; to me, that is not fraud. It's just standing in your space and claiming your needs. There is no wrong answer, in my humble...
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    All-time favorite Video Games

    Skyrim is soooo addictive! I love it. I played as a Khajiit! Tabaxi if I play D&D. haha
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    Returning User

    It's good you came back and I hope the signs come back to you soon! Also, I have a cousin in Ashville and know what you guys just went through with the storms. I hope you and yours are ok.
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    school experiences, good/bad?

    I am so sorry you experienced such horrific treatment from those that were supposed to guide and educate you. Or anyone for that matter. I only hope you got that help and caring you needed in the end. I, too, was heavily bullied in school They are supposed to be safe places but it seems to be...
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    What are your favorite sitcoms?

    How I Met Your Mother, Good Place, Big Bang Theory, Modern Family, Ghosts, and Girlfriends. So many good ones out there.
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    I Wrote A Book! Now What?

    It is a huge accomplishment that you wrote it at all. A friend of mine wrote a book and had his friends read it for editing or soundboarding ideas. Have you let anyone close to you read it? Or post it on a self publishing website for peer review? just a thought. Congratulations on finishing!
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    Site Redesign & Enhancements Coming Soon

    I don't see a comment but out of context it seems like someone asked about a dark mode? That would be great. I use it for everything to help with fewer migraine triggers. Thank you for working on it! Take care
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