Time to Ante up!

Its been seven days since our dear Mr. Bauer's departure. Not like from this world, he only went to Chicago. Now before I get to the latest most dramatic news I would like to talk a little about what we have already done.

First and foremost we have tried to be supportive in our words and actions. Anything done for the first time may be very difficult. All journeys, trips and days of our lives have a beginning. This often deters people from getting out of bed in the morning. Come on, you know it's true each of us has at one time or another thought "Today would be better if I just didn't get up!" With this in mind I believe that our words of encouragement may have been just that for our friend. I do thank each and every person who added in with there kind words.

Secondly I know many of us have pitched in to purchase personally designed clothing which when bought a small portion goes direction to Ian Bauer. Now the part I like the most about this is that its not so much about the money, but about the action behind the purchase. When you buy a shirt it shows that you care. Check it out if you wish. I am sure your encouragement is more than gratefully received http://www.cafepress.com/ianbauer

Now among other things, I have taken it upon myself to add in my own personal way. Now I know that to many this seems more than a tad past social convention. For the past week I have wore each and every day the shirt which I bought at cafepress. I will try to ease your reaction by letting you know I did take it off for about two hours when it was in both the washer and dryer.

On much lighter notes, paul burek and I have put together a song in honor of our friend Ian. He will get to see it on sunday after his facebook fasting is over.

Personally I think the time to anti up has been from from over due. Its time for each of us to find ways to show others that we actually do care. Ian, thank you for being so easy to encourage. We each have a place in this crazy world. I'm glad mine has included you.

P.S. I really don't look like John Decan from Queen, lets just not go there!

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