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        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:22:12 PST</pubDate>        
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                <title>75,000 Hits</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:31:49 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Well, Boxing Day (12/26/09) is the day where my DA site got to three quarters of the way to the magic 100K!  I want to thank you all who visited for my acheiving that goal!  2009 has been a very rocky year for me and this is one of the few high notes...<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>A banning attempt.</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:25:28 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ There is a move to have me banned from Deviantart.com.  Just thought that you'd like to know...<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Phineas and Ferb rocks!</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:35:52 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I started watching the show a few days ago, and I can't get enough of it!  Those classic phrases "I know what we're gonna do today!", "You are gonna be so busted!", "Whatcha doing?", and "Doofenschmirtz Evil Incorporated" are now well-stuck in my mind.  It's what I've needed to get out of my funk.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>My get up and go got up and went.</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:35:49 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I'm sorry, people, but I have lost - for the time being - my desire to do cartoons.  I don't know if it is depression from the move, leaving my job of 18 years, or the realization that my wife and I are alone in the house.  I just don't have the motivation to do cartoons.  I am sincerely sorry.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Esconsed in Arkansas</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:34:15 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Well, I'm here in the State of Arkansas, and settling in (meaning getting used to the heat and humidity whilst moving the furniture out of the U-Haul van).  I should be getting back up to speed shortly.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Moving out of state</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:54:18 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ For the next few days, I will be incommunicado as my wife and I make the final move from California to Arkansas (long drive with the moving van).  I know that I have a few requests to fulfil, but the move has to take priority.  Once we're settled in at the new address, I'll start getting the pics done.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>The aftermath</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:35:16 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Well, the final memorial service for my son has been concluded.  Now the long process of healing must begin.  Maureen and I have a ways to go before we can truthfully say that was have recovered from the trauma of Jared's death.  The one good thing that has come out of all this are the expressions of support that we have received.  The outpouring of affection and condolence has been incredible, and this has done much to help Maureen and myself through these last two months.  To those here on Deviantart.com who have kept in touch with me - especially Karen and Jake - I want to say "Thank you for being there".<br /><br />Dean Thomas.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>My son's medical condition</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:52:05 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ My son - Jared Christian Thomas - passed away at 7:37 PM Central Daylight Time at the Arkansas Children's Hopital in Little Rock.  He died with his family and friends around him.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jaredthomas/journal">[link]</a><br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Family Emergency</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 14:11:51 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Folks, I have to be incommudicado for a while.  My son has suffered serious imjuries in a vehicle accident and I have to be with him and my wife.  Any of you out there who can spare some prayers for my son's recovery (his status is listed as critical) would be most welcome.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Sorry for the dearth of art</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:07:01 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Folks, I know that a number of you have expressed a concern as to why I'm not submitting pics like I used to.  At the moment, my home life is in upheaval.  My wife and son have moved to Arkansas and I'm left alone in California for the forseeable future.  Coming to grips with this situation has been the primary thing on my mind.  I do apologize for lagging here on Deviantart, but please understand and bear with me.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Distracted</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:31:08 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Folks, thanks to a rather unpleasent happening at home (my wife was laid off from her job last Friday), my mind has not been on doing much in the way of pics.  Please bear with me during this re-adjustment.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Stores and plot-lines</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:45:41 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Okay, people.  Now that with the addition of additional characters, I'm starting to get back up to speed on my FOP stories.  I'm trying to be entertaining, and mindful of people's wishes.  I'm trying not to be TOO racy (what with the boob pics and all), but I'll try not to go over the line...<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Happy New Year</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:19:18 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Hey, Folks.  Well, it's 2009, and I'm trying to get back into the groove.  The last few weeks of depression had taken a heavy toll on me, my family, and my friends.  I'm starting to resume my submissions on Deviantart, but it may be a while yet before I'm fully up to speed.<br /><br />Also, I know that several persons out there are asking me to do pics and add them into existing story lines.  I'll try, but it won't be an immediate process.  Please be patient with me, and I'll eventually get around to it.<br /><br />Oh, and BTW: Happy New Year.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Trying to get back up on my feet</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:46:15 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ It's been a rather depressing few weeks.  My family isn't happy with me being in a funk, so I'm trying to keep myself occupied.  I'm submitting pics again, but it's going to be a while before I'm fully up to speed...  Just so's you knows.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>My get up and go, got up and went</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:53:12 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I am really sorry folks, but I've had no heart to do any cartoons.  I know some of you have asked me to, but I am pretty depressed at this time.  Not exactly the way I envisioned spending Christmas...<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Depressed</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:15:46 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Sorry for not doing many posts as of late.  I've been having a few personal probs to deal with...  All this on top of the depressed economy and the rotten weather...  The idea of garroting oneself with piano wire isn't all that horribly repugnant to me at the moment...<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Post-Five Hundred</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:16:44 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Now that I have passed the 500th art submission to DeviantArt.com, it's time for me to start thinking of paring back the frequency of my posts, or just retiring while I'm still ahead.  I know that some of you have asked me not to do the latter, but keeping up the current tempo is making me run out of ideas.  So, for the short term, I'm probably going to restrict myself to specific pic and/or story requests from various persons.  <br /><br />I do want to take the time to thank you all for pushing me to acheive the 500-post goal.  Gabriel, Robyn, Cilje, Karen, Anna, and Gina have been the most supportive of my FOP pics, and I am proud to call them all my friends.  <br /><br />Ein spezieller Danke auch fÃ¼r Florian, der Erlaubnis fÃ¼r zwei seiner Charaktere gab, um ein Teil meines Cartoon-Weltalls zu sein.<br /><br />Cilje, jeg vil takke deg ikke bare for Ã¥ stÃ¸tte meg, men ogsÃ¥ for inspirasjon at kunstverk ga til meg. Jeg vil alltid betrakte deg som en enestÃ¥ende artist.<br /><br />Jenni, Jolly good show and all that.  Your support has been awfully appreciated, rather. It reminds me of the hunt! So toodle-pip and tally ho...  <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":)" title=":) (Smile)" /><br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Karen Harris</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:57:33 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I want to thank Karen Harris for continuing to encourage me in my artwork.  I wantto apologize to her for not being able to do certain pics for her, but regardless, it is her - and people like her - who manage to keep me going here on DeviantArt.com.  Thank You, Karen, from the bottom of my heart.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Thanks to Cilje</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:41:50 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I want to take this time to inform those who look at my gallery that Cilje159 is the person who influenced my artwork.  While others (like FairyCosmo for example) have styles I have emulated on occasion, it is still primarilly Cilje159 that I owe thanks to.  She has encouraged me to continue, and I will continue to do so.  <br /><br />So for you folk out there, take the time to look at Cilje159's gallery.  She is an exceptional artist, and I'm glad to have been able to learn from, and emulate a genius.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Handling requests</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:11:56 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Okay, folks!<br /><br />I am flattered that I am starting to get a number of requests on pics and pic series.  I have to let you know that I can't do all at once.  I also like to try and get some closure on once series before trying another, so to those who have made requests, I have not forgotten, nor am I ignoring you.  I'll eventually get to what you have asked for.  I try to get at least one pic a day done.<br /><br />Now, there are some pics ideas I do have to be a little careful about.  Some colleagues had their pics pulled over content, and since some of the pic requests sent to me entail larger breasts on the female characters for example, I have to mindful of Deviantart, plus the feelings of those who might not like that aspect of "anatomical enhancement" in my pics.  I'll try and cater for your desires and their concerns.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Personal Thank You</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:13:31 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Thanks to all who made the 25,000 hit mark possible.  My 400th pic is a personal acheivement I'm pretty proud of.  Still, I won't be stopping just yet.  Any input or suggestions on pic ideas for the characters I've depicted on my gallery are welcome.  Once again, Thank you all.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Devious Journal Entry</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:11:27 PDT</pubDate>
                
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                <title>Back from Baltimore</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:37:55 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Well, I'm back from my two weeks in Baltimore!  I should have new pics up real soon...<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Heads-up</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:25:39 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ To those folk who look frequently at my gallery, I have to let you know that I will be out of town and unable to do any submissions of pics between July 11 and July 26.  I will probably be able to respond to comments, but pic submissions will be out of the question during that time.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Tag reaction</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 20:11:27 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ 1) I'm an adult male<br />2) I'm an expatriate New Zealander now naturalized U.S. Citizen<br />3) I'm middle aged.<br />4) I am married with once son, three cats, and a Delorean<br />5) I love watching cartoons<br />6) I love flags<br />7) I love military history<br />8) I love F.O.P.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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