This post is from Dec. 05, 2011. Please look at later pages for more recent thank you's.
I must say, I never expected to ever have need of this kind of thread. Although I have been in love with The Sims from the very beginning, I have only been an active member of these forums for less than a month. And in that time, I have been amazed and touched by the generosity of the people here. I have been going through quite a lot of turmoil in my personal life, and this community has become a shining beacon for me.
I wish to give my heartfelt thanks to the following people:
BlueMurder: Thank you for the Flutterby Butterfly Background, the Warbling Wind Chimes, and most importantly for your friendship!!! You were the first person to request me as a friend and I will always be grateful. - Gentle Hugs -
Reachsims: You were not only the first person that accepted my friend request, you were also kind enough to take the time to guide my newbie self through some things. Your friendship means a great deal to me. Thank you also, for the Sushi and Lobster Badges. Great, now you have me hungry again!

- Hugs -
front360: For the Haute Hip End Table. P.S. I'm happy you're back! And I'm happy to have a Walking Dead buddy!!!
Cait17: It was so sweet to be nominated for something. I've enjoyed our many talks. I love participating in your Birthday thread. And a big thank you for your continued friendship!!! - Hugs -
Skywatcher4: (on behalf of Cait17) for the Haute Hip Ceiling Light. That was very kind of you. Thank you!
Bluewind: You are such a sweet and giving person. I know you have a busy life, yet you took the time to surprise me with my own personal avatar. My Ariel avi is beautiful and makes me happy every time I look at her. Your friendship has become VERY important to me. And your unique stories always have a way of uplifting me. I also appreciate the Flutterby Butterfly Badge that you gave me. But what you sent me in my email today, means the most!!!

Thank you!!!! - Hugs -
Gully_Foyle: For the Haute Hip Floral Painting. I have very few paintings, so this was a treat! Thank you!!!
computertech82: You are another generous simmer who gives so much of his time to this community. Out of the blue you gifted me with my own personal JediAriel siggy banner. I love it! And it makes me smile every time I see it! Thank you also, for the Haute Wall Clock. I'm looking forward to installing it in my game!
Daelia: Thank you for shooting me with the Haute Wall Lamp! Ouch! Perhaps consider using softer bullets next time. I'm glad to see you still frequent that thread!
LashelleRenee: Hello my dear ghost dog, who hides behind so many shields in our special thread!!! I get such a kick out of you. I love the dogs in your studio!!! And I love the JediAriel avatar you made for me. Thank you for being my friend!!! - Hugs -
MissElpheba: You are such a good person, so full of life and energy. I enjoy are many conversations. You have a way of brightening my mood. Thank you for our friendship! And I know I've told you before, but I really love your holiday avatar!!!

- Hugs -
smashbridges20: Goodness, what to say that I haven't already said to you! Well, how about this. I think you have cloned yourself because it is not possible to be found in so many places! You are so giving of your time and you are one of the most sweetest, friendly and generous simmers around here!!! And not just to me, but to so many !!!! Many thanks for the Asian Fusion set, the Romanza Ceremony + Attire, and most importantly, for your friendship!!!

(Oh, and I just want to give your new avi a great big hug!) - Hugs -
Puddinroy: You are a Sweetie! You are always selflessly nominating and gifting others. Your warm heart makes me smile. - Hugs -
BGateGWayB: You my dear, have such a gracious heart. You have many generous threads here, but my favorite will always be your gifting wars one. It's been a blast, literally, to hang out there. Because of you, I have met some wonderful simmers that are now true friends. And of course, dealing out damage to so many people with my gifting guns has been heck a fun for me!!! Great way for me to be creative!!!

Thank you also, for the Year of the Tiger and the Happy Holidays to your Furry Friends!. - Hugs -
goddess0676sm: I didn't know getting hit with a snowball was so enjoyable! Thank you for the Thermal Atomic Alarm Clock. Thank you for enjoying the entertainment value of BG's thread and thank you for our conversations!!! You made me feel a lot better! - Hugs -
Lissykin: You are another bright spot in my life. I am and will forever be grateful that you reached out to me!!! Many thanks also, for the Lovely Geisha Table Sculpture (so pretty), the Blake hair (

), the Imperial Bedroom Zen set, and the Alchemy End Table!!! And WOW, do you know how to build!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Hugs -
ErnesaT: You are so good at being so bad in BG's gifting wars. Just wait until I get some more ammo, my dear!!! Seriously, thank you for providing me with some entertainment!!! You are sweet and you are generous to so many. Your Dr. Pepper Code thread alone, is a testament to how kind and giving you truly are. And lastly, my thanks for the Haute Hip Wall Light, the Gamma Green Thumb Plant, and the Atomic Clear Coil Floor Lamp. - Hugs -
theprincess3: Thank you for the surprise attack of an Atomic Clear Coil Ceiling Light in the gifting wars thread. I had hoped you would return to the thread so I could get you back. I did place you on the hit list, so I hope some treats found their way to you!
CoreyCanadian: I have enjoyed seeing you pop in and out of BG's thread. And I most enjoyed teaching you how to use your weapon. Apparently, you learned fast because it didn't take long before you were firing it at me!!! Thank you for the Sweet Masses Chromodynamic Candy Dish. I put you on the hit list so I hope some treats found a way to you, as well. I'm looking forward to coming back in with an even bigger weapon!
deathxisxlove: I have so much fun talking to you every day!!! I'm glad LashelleRenee used you as a shield, I mean, decoy

Thank you for your friendship!!! - Hugs -
KLorelei: For surprising me with an Illuminated Within Wall Lighting. It's going to look cool in some asian houses I plan to build. Thank you!
Jule888P7: Wow! You did a ringer on me. You hit me not once, not twice, but three times with that gun of yours!!! Thank you for the Cupcake Badge, the Grape Swirls & Curls Background and the Dolled Up Dress! And thank you for the Happy Holiday Messages. You're very sweet!
Immskayleah: I can not believe you sent me the Baby Swing out of the blue like that! You are so sweet and I really enjoy talking with you every day!!! Your friendship means a lot. Good Luck, by the way!!! - Hugs -
If anyone wants to know why they haven't seen me today, it's because I spent an embarrassing amount of time making this list!!!

(and twice! Thanks Liam!!!)

I can only hope I didn't leave anyone out! I should also add that I appreciate this community as a whole. And so, I guess, I should say thank you to
everyone!!!
Yes, I admit it. I'm a sap!!! But it's not my fault. You can blame all those gifts flung at my noggin!!!
Now, please excuse me. I'm off to buy a helmet!
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