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RescueFarscape
12-08-2002, 06:34 PM
I wanted to ‘hide’ this letter here so that it won’t get in the way of business.

That said, I‘m using this forum to say ‘thank you’ to all the Scapers out there. I’ve been reading through the different posts looking for quotes for the Farscape quilt. There were names I’d never seen before and names that I’ve gotten to know quite well since I joined Save Farscape.

Do you realize how amazing you are? The experiences *you* have shared with all of us, the stories you’ve told, the support you’ve given Farscape and your continued devotion are tremendous. Your posts made me laugh, brought tears to my eyes, and finally, made me proud to be a part of the Farscape Fandom. Some have fallen away from the fight, true, but new ones come every day. There are Scapers active in the campaign who never post and those (me) who post too often for their own good LOL.

Do not feel guilty if you get too tired to keep going. Don’t feel guilty for fighting for ‘just a television show.’ Remember what DZ_Crasher’s mother said: ‘Life isn’t always easy. Everyone needs to have somewhere to escape to, and if someone takes that away from you, there is no shame in fighting to get it back.’

Remember the moment you lost your heart to ‘Farscape.’ For me, it was a moment in ‘Season of Death’, the moment when John stroked Aeryn’s hair, touched her for the first time since she was brought back from death.

Hold *your* moment close to you. Don’t ever forget it. Remember what it is they are trying to take away from you, from all of us. Keep in mind what Scaper Laura Williams said: ‘Through the years, Farscape has shown me heart, the courage to fight back when it seems impossible. And to rely on your friends when all else is gone. I have never seen another show that could teach you a lesson in life, yet Farscape does.’

Don’t worry about what other people think. At the same time you’re wondering what they’re thinking of you, they are wondering what you think of THEM. Be proud to be known as a Scaper. Wear your T-shirts, buttons, hats; pass out your flyers, business cards, bookmarks. Volunteer! It really is more fun than it sounds!

Couple things: I have never really been a ‘part’ of anything. Eventually, I became very committed to being UNcommitted. Then came Farscape, and all the lovely Scapers with it. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being exactly who you are! You’ve inspired me to stand up and be counted among the greatest Fandom EVER.

This particular Scaper hereby promises to never give up, to be the last man standing, come hell or high water, come troll or SCI FI exec. I’ll never stop being a button-wearing, card-carrying, letter-writing member of this ’little Fandom that could.’


Hello to whomever made it to the end of this post, and I’ll see ((((((y’all)))))) later.



(:hi: Scorpius!! “Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that if the Farscape Fandom last for a thousand years, men will still say, ‘This was their finest hour.’ ”)

Rhonda
12-08-2002, 09:58 PM
This particular Scaper hereby promises to never give up, to be the last man standing, come hell or high water, come troll or SCI FI exec. I’ll never stop being a button-wearing, card-carrying, letter-writing member of this ’little Fandom that could.’

Damn straight. I second that.:D

JA_Shipper
12-09-2002, 07:14 AM
And thank YOU for that eloquent, wonderful post! Indeed, Scapers are truly amazing people. Never give up, never surrender!! :aok:

Suse

zap
12-09-2002, 03:11 PM
Well thank you! what a nice post!

Zimtsternchen
12-09-2002, 10:35 PM
Makes me even prouder to be one of this wonderful bunch. Somewhat of a lone fighter, location-and personalitywise, but nevertheless. I'll be wearing my T-shirt till I drop. But reading letters like these make me remember what I fight for...

oh yeah I remember my moment... I'd been zapping throught the show a few times, not knowing what it was about. It happened to be on right after Voyager (that was in Germany, btw) and one day I decided to keep on watching. It was the Vorc episode (sorry, I am bad with ep titles). When I saw that Aeryn, all tough and cold, had feelings and was affected by its death, I became part of the cause forever. No TV show has ever touched me that much. Everything else I've seen suddenly is merely "nice". The campaign has taught me to stand up and fight for what I care about.
Thanks again.

skinnyman27
12-10-2002, 12:33 PM
:aok:

Selena1
12-10-2002, 03:23 PM
Beautifully said.

I always go back and have my own "mini marathon" whenever I feel like the fight has left me. My evergrowing collection of episodes are all I need to remember what it is we are all fighting so hard for.

Keep up the fight!

PauNthWorlds
10-15-2003, 01:21 PM
K, im going again through old posts I never got to read,

this one is such an inspiration of the dedication of scapers and the way we can unite for such an awesome cause.

I still am speechless at the sites and support, but I should not be suprised since also think Farscape set new standards for all television.

I want my Farscape!!!!

Selena
10-15-2003, 01:25 PM
:hug: And back at you! :kotc:

SabaceanBabe
10-16-2003, 05:31 AM
{{{{{RescueFarscape}}}}}

You're welcome!

Great letter and oh, so true!

RescueFarscape
10-16-2003, 05:36 AM
:hugz: Hey guys! I was wondering who resurrected this!

You all mean even more to me now than when I first wrote that letter ten months ago. Bravo, Scapers.

Sawyer's Miller
10-16-2003, 05:58 AM
Damn.

CAN I GET A HELL YEAH!!!

PauNthWorlds
10-16-2003, 08:28 AM
Hey Rescue, I have been going to posts that I never got to read and thought yours would be a great one to bump up to the top again. You say what we all feel about the Farscape Community

Dominar of Action
10-16-2003, 09:29 AM
What a wonderful thread to read again! RF, you are truly a jewel. Thank you and all Scapers for all each of you do.

(((:olympic: ))) <--- Scaper family

Grippy
10-16-2003, 09:41 AM
I've not been posting all that often lately, but wow, this is a wonderful letter!

Farscape quite literaly kept me from insanity, it gave me a place to get away from the horrible dren that was my life and forget about it all. The moment where I became committed to the series forever? When Aeryn dies. I wept, and I am the sort of person who never cries. I'll cheer and lift a beer for all of us!

:D :kitty:

jeffrabb
10-16-2003, 10:49 AM
Kudos RF!

This is a great thread to resurrect!:aok:

Jeff

Boron
10-16-2003, 07:06 PM
Wonderful letter. I know what you mean about this site. I was really depressed over the cancellation, (I found out early this year), and I have been so glad to find this site where everybody thinks like me. I can't really remember the episode I became hooked on, but it was before Zhaan died. When that ep aired, I had tears in my eyes. I had seen a couple of later eps, and wondered where she was. I love all you guys..


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