I don't think LJ is dead. Although there may be few of us who are swimming around the drain here.

How many pairs of booties do you figure you've knitted? We appreciate ours around here.

I talked to Julia when you thought you were coming; You and yours are always welcome in our home, and are good guests, so keep that in mind. We are bummed around here that you won't be making it.

I am not sick of knitted things. I am also really not expecting a present, but i want to say it because i don't want you to devalue your efforts.

*sigh* Good luck.