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CaliforniaPeggy

(156,983 posts)
Thu May 14, 2026, 01:43 PM Thursday

News about Mousetoescamper!

I reached him this morning to see if he would be available to host next month's contest.

The short answer is: No. He recently moved; 2 weeks after the move, his car was stolen and trashed. And so on.

We had a great chat about our crazy lives! He sounds good even though his circumstances are less than optimal.

So. I need someone to run the photo contest in June.


I will support and give guidance to whoever takes it on. I have written notes that I will gladly share.

Let's do this!

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George McGovern

(12,913 posts)
1. I'll run it Peggy. No need for notes, still got'em from last time.
Thu May 14, 2026, 02:20 PM
Thursday

Remind me please when I should make the initial announcement.
Thanks,
Allan

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,983 posts)
2. Thanks so much, dear Allan!
Thu May 14, 2026, 02:35 PM
Thursday

I normally make the initial announcement near the first of the month. June 1st is a Monday.

If you want to, you could post it on the weekend prior--May 30 or 31st. There might be more traffic over the weekend. But that's up to you.

June is the seasonal contest for Spring! So nobody gets to choose the theme; it's built-in.

You know where to find me if you have any questions!

Deuxcents

(27,696 posts)
5. Yes, please let him know. Sounds like he's had a run of bad circumstances but he's very much missed here
Thu May 14, 2026, 10:32 PM
Thursday

Thanks for reaching out and letting us know

George McGovern

(12,913 posts)
6. Yes, thanks Peggy, very much for letting us know about Mousetoescamper.
Thu May 14, 2026, 11:02 PM
Thursday

I echo what Easterncedar and Deuxcents have said.

Callalily

(15,420 posts)
10. Oh yikes. Life can sure throw us for loop.
Sun May 17, 2026, 07:11 AM
Sunday

Sending good wishes to Mousetoescamper and hope life begins to be more kind to him.

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