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El Gato, you have spoiled us for so long giving us great quantity of excellent quality writing. We will sulk and we might show our unhappiness by scratching the couch and throwing up on the kitchen floor. I'm sure you'll understand. We only do it because we know you care.

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Yes, enjoy the break and a big thank you to El Gato

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Or because you know we will take revenge on you quietly by hair ball expulsion. Just joking. Have a great time off!

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Nah, gotta throw up on the carpet - or maybe the new living room couch - as it's harder to clean up. :)

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Have a great vaCATion

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I was wondering if it was a bunch of kittens writing or just one badass cat. Do you ever sleep? Get some R & R and I'll look forward to your return!

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You will be missed terribly!

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Now following you, Mark! Very well-written.

Living in Texas (I thank my lucky stars every day!) life has been a bit different and more “open”.

However, even at this point in “flattening the curve”, there are still folks who can be seen wearing masks outdoors (WHY?!) and other depressing sights.

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Then you should never come to Germany... it looks like the mask mandate will never fall here. We are still in full hysteria

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Tanja, sending good juju and prayers for eventual recovery of sanity your way!

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Highly appreciated and much needed! ❤️

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Also wishing that things get rapidly better for your sake

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Thank you, I am not giving up...

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🔥

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Can you get away with just saying no and not wearing it anymore? Maybe more people will follow? I’m in a Blue state and I’ve had to push back a time or two. It’s worked so far. Or get yourself a mesh mask and play the game that way, at least you will be able to breathe! Good luck!!

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I try wherever I can! I have been screamed at in panic by people quite a lot but I can live with that. I do avoid the situations where I absolutely need to put that ridiculous nappy on my face - I really do love the concept of breathing freely

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Funny how we never appreciated breathing freely and being in total facial comfort at all times without having to think about it.

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sounds scary.

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I know what you mean. I'm in neon blue New York. I had been getting by with polite refusal for a while earlier this year until Hochul sent some brownshirts to harass businesses and actually slap stickers on their doors(!).

Then, I went the fake mask route.

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That makes me so sad. Last was in Germany (Berlin) at the end of Feb 2020. Was repeatedly invited to return (still am) and feels like it won’t happen ever or I won’t recognize it by the time I get back.

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It is sad! This mass hysteria seems unstoppable here - we obviously did not learn a thing from our own history!

You might enjoy reading this

https://changeandevolve.substack.com/p/special-issue-4?s=w

I am always happy for feedback

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This is great! You are a conspiracy realist!

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I've read that the highest positive rate in two years just happened in the past 5 days. It can't be that they still really think the masks and shut downs do anything?

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They do their best to keep the narrative going. Our minister of health (a total lunatic of the worst kind) made it very clear that we will have this situation for at least the next 10 years.

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Ha! The media seems to be comparing him the FauXi!

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Seriously? Out loud? I guess he has armed guards around him?

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🫶

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May your days be filled with cardboard boxes, yarn and birds by the window. Enjoy!

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You forgot catnip!!! :-)

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I have marvelled many times at the prolific quantity and superb quality if your writing. It has been a welcome break in the clouds - I always say that if I'm going to read about depressing stuff, I'd rather it be from someone with a sense of humour. Thank you, and enjoy your rest.

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going catatonic

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Have a great time, cannot wait until you come back

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You do a pretty good job too! Thanks for all you do.

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Agreed

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If there's anyone who deserves it.

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Enjoy the break, go chase some mice, but consider sparing them.

Thank you for all you do!

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Your work and effort are deeply appreciated. Thanks for all you do.

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Where does one go on vacation when you already live in sun, sand and surf?

Have a good one!

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Always wondered how you Substackers could go on with such prolific, dogged endurance. Glad to know you're part-human, too.

We'll be here when you get back.

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Enjoy your time off. You have been a beacon of light in this long covidian nightmare. All of us Stack Folks will miss you.

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Judging from the amount of high quality material you produce I’m sure you need some R&R. Enjoy!

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Enjoy your break! Guaranteed world craziness in your absence.

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