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Live life while you can; too many of these sudden deaths these days. She always brought light and life to these forums, and her work is demonstration that you can certainly build true community online. She will definitely be missed.
Wow. I just got back from some time out of town to find this thread.
I never met Fern in person but felt that I knew her very well through this board -- especially with all the behind the scenes contact for quite a few years when she was one of our hardest working moderators and one of the few individuals I've had to help administer the board.
As long time TUGgers know, TUG Lounge was originally called Fern's Cafe when our bulletin board was first launched. It was a great place for everyone to hang out and discuss everything under the sun. But things turned sour as we went through some hard times for a couple of years when some abusive and obnoxious individuals just about ruined the board with political arguments and rants. Fern received so much abuse from some of them that she asked to have her name removed from the general discussion forum, and it's been called TUG Lounge ever since. Inasmuch as Fern asked to have her name removed, I'm not sure it would be a fitting tribute to add it back in.
RIP, Fern. I don't think you ever knew how many lives you touched and enriched here. Your contributions here will never be equalled.
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I am saddened by this news, Fern was always helpful and her generosity is now embedded into the DNA of TUG. Compared to other forums TUG is very tolerant of folks that don't know, I believe Fern is part of the reason.
Rest in Peace Fern, may light perpetual shine upon you.
I'm so saddened by Fern's sudden passing. She was a wealth of information about a variety of subjects and you could tell she had a kind and generous soul. Blessings and prayers to her family.
I was so sorry to read on Facebook that we have lost Fern. My DH and I met Fern and Jerry at a Las Vegas meet so long ago, and enjoyed them on a couple of cruises. They were delightful, and gregarious people, and so willing to help any, and everyone. I hope she and Jerry are reunited not, but we've lost two beautiful people. R.I.P.
I too,am so sorry to hear this. I never met Fern, but like others, I found her back in 1991 or 1992 when we first started Timesharing. She gave me great advice and encouragement. I always loved to read her posts because she had so much knowledge to share. She will be missed by many on TUG.
A TUG icon who was such a good timeshare ambassador. I always appreciated and admired her posts. A sad day for all of us. I will miss Fern but will never forget her.
Wow! I always tried to read Fern's posts in the topics I found interesting because she usually had the right answer and approach. I will miss her vast knowledge of timesharing and willingness to help.
My condolences to her friends, family and the people who enjoyed her wisdom.
I just mentioned FERN's name the other day here @ Ocho Cascades
So sorry to hear this, and the timing is ironic. I haven't been on the TUG bbs hardly at all in recent years but "met" Fern over 20 years ago when (pre-TUG) she moderated the Prodigy timeshare bulletin board. I am presently at OCHO CASCADAS in Mexico enjoying the timeshare experience that has been number one on my "bucket list" in life and had mentioned Fern's name here to the sales director a mere 3 days ago as a relevant factor in my long-held desire to vacation here largely as the result of the BBS that Fern had monitored on Prodigy. (Review forthcoming). The sales director here didn't seem to be aware of the Prodigy BBS or Fern, and I had honestly expected to return from here with a trip report and a posting to Fern about the dream vacation. Sad to hear this.
I don't believe one has been printed anywhere. I looked for it. When I spoke with her sister and asked about a service, she said it might not be for a few months.
This is so sad to read this. Fern will be missed among our Tug Community. I have never met her but always enjoyed reading her posts. What a wealth of information she was. May she rest in peace.
Fern was the very first person to guide me when I found TUG and avoided a timeshare purchase many years ago. She was a unique lady and will be missed but not forgotten.
Fern was also my first online timeshare friend. I met through a "list" before TUG existed. She was one of the foundations of TUG and willing to help anyone who asked. She is definitely missed.
Fern was also my first online timeshare friend. I met through a "list" before TUG existed. She was one of the foundations of TUG and willing to help anyone who asked. She is definitely missed.
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