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Another long time Tugger is gone

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.


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Such sad news. I'm glad I got to meet her a few years ago while we were in Vegas. Fern will 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.
dioxide45 said:
Perhaps TUG Lounge should be renamed to Fern's Cafe for a day?
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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.
 
I will miss Fern on TUG. She had great advice and helped a lot of people over the years.

She recommended Raising Cain's chicken strips here on TUG, and it was a great place to eat in Las Vegas.

Rest in Peace, Fern, is it terrible to say I hope I die in my sleep like she did. That isn't a bad way to go.

My condolences to her sister and the rest of the family. :(
 
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.
 
She was one of a kind...

I met Fern & Jerry at several "TUG Meets" 10-15yrs ago before the move to LV.
Nice lady will be missed

...Mark
 
In my early days on TUG years ago, Fern was instrumental in getting me started. I'll miss her. :(
 
Such a sad loss

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.
 
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.

Brian from Shelton, Connecticut
 
So sorry

I am sorry to hear of Fern's passing. I always enjoyed her posts, as she had lots of knowledge, wisdom and experience. She will be missed.
 
I always remember her

I didn't know her or meet her or follow her for years but, I did enjoy her sharing.

I will always attribute to her "A Polish Proverb; Not my monkeys, not my circus."

It is a great saying. Thoughts and prayers for her family and her loved ones.
 
Peace and Love

Fern will be missed. I’ve been a TUG member since 1997 and her posts were helpful - especially when I was a newbie. Peace and Love.
 
Has anyone seen or read The Obituary on Fern? Can you please share it? Thanks.
 
pedro47 said:
Has anyone seen or read The Obituary on Fern? Can you please share it? Thanks.
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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.
 
johnrsrq said:
I didn't know her or meet her or follow her for years but, I did enjoy her sharing.



I will always attribute to her "A Polish Proverb; Not my monkeys, not my circus."



It is a great saying. Thoughts and prayers for her family and her loved ones.
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Fern is flying with the angels now.

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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.
 
TUGBrian said:
oh wow, this is so very sad.

literally one of the founding members of TUG.
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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.

Deb
 
Hi Deb, I decided to come out of hiding for this :)

Fern & I had our ups and downs but if you asked me what member was the backbone of TUG in the day, it was Fern. RIP my timeshare friend


DebBrown said:
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.

Deb
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Fletch said:
Hi Deb, I decided to come out of hiding for this :)

Fern & I had our ups and downs but if you asked me what member was the backbone of TUG in the day, it was Fern. RIP my timeshare friend
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Your ups and downs with Fern kept things interesting! Don't be a stranger. :)

Deb
 
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