About ten years ago, I came bounding onto the HCSD, with my pigtails and ranger hat on. Today, I rarely make a peep, and many know why. I have a good reason for my silence however I have and will never truly leave. Recently this past June, I got married and I now live with my spouse. We are happy and had a beautiful wedding. All the while before I met him, I came here, to Hazzardnet. I met a wonderful group of friends. I wrote Dukes of Hazzard fanfic with many of them. We all became close. I still call many of those folks my friends and they have given me so much friendship and love over the years, even in the time that I started to pull away from the computer and started to see my now husband more. My friends stood by me and understood. I just want to say to all of you (you know who you are), thank you. Thank you for the words, the gifts and the support. I love you all and you will never truly leave me.

Love,

Your friendly Neighborhood Game Warden - Val Strate

I, for one, am very happy for you, Val. You've come a long way. Much happiness and many blessings in your marriage.

Ditto on what Mufn said.

Hazzard's always home for anyone that wants it to be. Stop in anytime, we'll have some chocolate milk. Khee!

Congratulations Val on the marriage! I agree...may have a very happy and blessed marriage. Once again, congratulations to someone who is deserving of such true happiness.

Ditto on the last three posts.

You're awesome Val and everybody here is happy for you.

Thanks for letting us know how you're doing.

*HUGS*

I'm truly happy for you, Val. You've made a lot of positive changes for yourself, from finishing college, to getting into the right crowds, getting a good job and now marrying a good person. I know it has not been easy. I remember the challenges you had. But you didn't quit. I'm proud of you.

I know things are a whirlwind for you right now, but we'll be here whenever you've got the chance to say hello.

I'm very happy for you, Val.

So, how's to find your soul mate? I'm a hopeless romantic, and I'm still waiting for mine, LOL

Congratulations Val!