I learned last week that Cee Neuner passed away on March 3rd. That knowledge left me profoundly sad. As others have done, I’d like to offer a small tribute to Cee, and I can’t think of a better place to do it than here, on the blog challenge she started and which she graciously allowed me to continue.

For many years, I followed Cee’s challenges, participating occasionally when I felt I had some good photos. Cee always made me feel welcome. I found that I enjoyed finding photos for her challenges, especially this one. I was hooked and my Monday blog post became a CFFC post. When Cee could no longer continue her challenges in December, I was honored that she let me continue this one.

Cee and I joined forces a few times to combine CFFC and Thursday Doors. I had never thought of linking up with another challenge. Cee suggested the combo-challenge as a way to promote both blogs. Each time was fun and we both met new people. In addition to the name and the badge, the most important thing I promised myself I would continue as I manage this challenge is to make people feel welcome.

Cee shared her love of photography and nature with us all. She helped us become better photographers, or if we were uncomfortable with that title, simply to take better pictures. Her challenges encouraged us to look at the world differently. She also taught us to think differently about challenge prompts. I was often surprised by the clever way some of her photos satisfied the challenge. Cee made us think, and in doing so, she helped us find new ways to love photography.

If you haven’t read Becky’s blog post about Cee’s passing, you can find it here. My heart goes out to Cee’s wife Chris. I can’t imagine her grief. I hope that time will ease the pain but I know that we will never lose our memories of Cee.

Today, we’re continuing our series on transportation with photos of Cars and Trucks. We will be focused on transportation for several more weeks. If you want to see where we’re going, please visit the CFFC Home Page.

Note: I will be on the road for a large portion of this day, so I might not get to your posts until later in the week. Don’t worry, I will get there.

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109 responses to “In Memory of Cee—Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge”

  1. Hi Dan, a lovely tribute post to Cee. I met her through you and participated in a few of her challenges.

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    1. Thank you, Robbie. I, too, met her through another blogger. It’s the way this community works, and the community feels the loss.

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    2. Thank you, Robbie. I, too, met her through another blogger. It’s the way this community works, and the community feels the loss.

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  2. Love this collection Dan. The gas station one made me laugh “Hey cool car eh?” “Yeah yeah, but what about those doors!” 😂

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    1. At least I finally gave the guy’s car its moment of glory.

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  3. […] CFFC Photo Challenge April 7, 2025: which way with cars and trucks […]

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  4. Cee was pleased that you carry on part of her legacy by hosting CFFC, Dan! Wonderful tribute!

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    1. Thanks Miriam. I truly am honored to be able to carry this challenge forward.

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  5. Chris wrote a lovely follow up post to Becky’s, Dan, which I thought was a brave and beautiful thing to do. I’ve never taken part in the Fun photos challenge, but I sometimes share a flower or two. I’m sure that one will stay with us. Meanwhile, I like your little red truck. Safe travels! xx

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    1. Thanks Jo. I read Chris’ post, and I can’t imagine her grief. I hope Flower of the Day continues. I’m glad Cee trusted me to carry this challenge forward. Ilove that red truck. I am home after a busy long weekend and a lot of time in the car. I’ll be catching up until Thursday.

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  6. This is a lovely tribute post to Cee, dear Dan! I loved all these photographs. Thank you, Love, nia

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    1. Thank you so much, Nia.

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  7. Hi Dan I did not know Cee well but I knew of her…I occasionally had joined in with her prompts and as you say she was most welcoming.

    It is always so sad when a blog friend dies …we are hit just as hard as if we knew them physically. I have lost three this way and it never gets easier.

    I read the beautiful tribute from Christine on Becky’s blog …. Well done for keeping this prompt alive 💜🌻

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    1. Thank you, Willow. It is hard to explain how close we can come to people we’ve never met. I think when people put their creativity out there for all to see, we are able to understand them through that art. I knew Cee through her photographs and the way she welcomed and cared for followers like me. I know Chris, only though the stories Cee shared, particularly as they battled Long Covid and the wildfires that forced them from their home at one point. I miss Cee, and I will keep Chris thoughts and prayers.

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      1. Life is so harsh and I wonder how many tragedies one could could ensure it seemed Cee and Christine had their fair share but rose above it all.

        I hard to lose friends. 💜💜

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  8. What a great tribute to our friend Cee. Her fabulous photos will keep her memory alive. My heart goes out to Chris and all her friends and family. The shiny red truck is classic. My dad always wanted one and his last truck was, you guessed it, a shiny red truck.

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    1. Thanks Darlene. I think Cee will remain in out memories. She was such a wonderful presence in this community.

      I drove a shiny red truck for over 10 years. It was on its last legs when I replaced it with a shiny red SUV, but I still miss the truck. I’m glad your dad got his.

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  9. Between losing David and losing Cee, you’ve had a lot to come to terms with. For sure, bloggers we come to know, even a little, come to have meaning to us even though we’ve never met them in person. Perhaps in blogging we come to know each other in a different way. I’m so sorry for Chris. I hope it helps that many share her loss. As for all those cars and trucks, they make me happy to be home! “Snow showers” this afternoon, and I don’t want to go out until maybe July!

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    1. Thank you Maureen. I think we do get to know people through their art. Words, photos, artwork, the things they gather for challenges of all sorts; all of this speaks to us. The first time I posted as part of one of Cee’s challenges, she commented in a way that made me feel I had always been there. That said a lot.

      We made it home through a dismal day, with cars and trucks spraying water everywhere. I am happy to see my car in the driveway today.

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      1. These dark days do not help us say goodbye to loved ones. I’m guessing that through our writing and images we might reveal more of ourselves to fellow writers than to others. It’s a chance we take and often is well worth it. I’m glad you got back safely.

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  10. This is a wonderful tribute. Sorry to learn about the loss of your friend and collaborator.

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    1. Thanks Scott. Cee will be missed.

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    Gosh Dan, first your dear friend David and now your friend and collaborator Cee has passed away. I’m sorry for your loss. I didn’t follow Cee, but I feel like I know her through you. My heart and prayers go out to her wife and brother and all those who loved her.

    The shiny red truck is quite an eye catcher. I really like that Target truck. But I have to tell you, I’m glad I hung up my car keys and don’t drive any more.

    Ginger🦋

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    1. Thanks Ginger. It’s hard to explain how we feel about people we’ve never met, but still seem to know well. I met David in person several times, and I spoke with him often. I never met Cee, but I feel like I knew her well. I am certain that I miss them both.

      I thought of you as we passed Port Jervis in the light rain that had been with us all day, yesterday.

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  12. We will all miss Cee. I was happy to hear that “Cee’s Flower of the Day” will continue to be run by her wife.

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    1. I am happy for that, too, Sherry. Thanks for your comment here. The community lost a much-loved member.

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  13. It is sad to hear of a blogger’s passing. To me, it’s like a hole swallows them up and I can do nothing to stop it.

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    1. That’s a good way to express it, GP. We will all miss her.

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  14. This is lovely, Dan. Be careful on the road.

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    1. Thanks Lois. We are home, safe and sound.

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  15. Thank you for the info on Cee’s passing. I didn’t know. She was an amazing photographer and always open to new people participating in her challenges. The blogging community lost a star.

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    1. We did lose a star, Judy. Many people will miss her. I hope I can continue her challenge in a way she would appreciate.

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  16. Beautiful and poignant, Dan. Cee was a light in the blogosphere. You help keep it shining.

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  17. A super tribute to Cee, Dan. It is great that you are carrying on her legacy.

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    1. Thanks John. I am happy to carry this challenge forward. I have big shoes to fill.

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  18. So sorry to hear about Cee’s passing. You wrote a wonderful, heartfelt tribute to her, Dan.

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    1. Thanks Dave. As Judy said, the community lost a star.

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  19. A lovely tribute to Cee and her influence on the blogging community. I may only join in with CFFC occasionally but I always valued her efforts in hosting it (and other challenges) and I really appreciate you taking it over. No cars or trucks from me but I will continue to join you from time to time.

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    1. Thanks! You are welcome to join as you like. Hosting this challenge is an honor.

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  20. I’m very sorry for this loss, Dan. You’ve made a fine tribute here.

    That red truck is awesome. I’d like to have seen the old car (Fairlane?) when it was yellow. Hugs.

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    1. Thanks Teagan. I can’t imagine that car when it was yellow, but I’m sure it was stunning.

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  21. This is a lovely Tribute to Cee, Dan. She will be missed by so many. It’s wonderful that you’re keeping the challenge going. She’ll always be with us in spirit and memory this way.
    Safe travels!

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    1. Thanks Deborah. Carrying on her challenge and her spirit is why this was important to me. I was so happy when she said I could keep using her badge.

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  22. I had no idea that Cee has passed, Dan. I’m so sorry to hear the news.

    When I first started blogging in 2014, Cee was one of the first bloggers to give my blog a boost by mentioning me in one of her posts where she chose 5 photos from a previous week’s challenge. I think it was the first time I discovered what pingbacks were all about. It boosted my confidence, and I still remember the photo I submitted (I still have it) where the theme was angles. I will always be very thankful to her to welcoming me into the world of blogging.

    Although I did not participate in her challenges anymore, Cee will be missed so much in the blogging world.

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    1. That story is a nice tribute, Hugh. That’s how Cee was. After I took over hosting Thursday Doors, she reached out and offered to do a combined CFFC/Thursday Doors challenge. I learned a lot about managing challenges from Cee, and we joined forces a couple more times. I miss her presence in the community, but her spirit will live on.

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  23. I am so sorry to hear of Cee’s passing, Dan. I often wonder if someone will let all my friends in blog land know when I leave this body. My favorite photo today is the shiny red truck. I am a sucker for vintage vehicles. Thank you for sharing this lovely tribute.

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    1. Thanks Jan. In many ways, this community is like a large family. We all feel the loss of a member.

      I do love that truck.

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  24. Oh Dan, I’m so sorry to learn of Cee’s passing. While I didn’t participate in her challenges, I enjoyed the images on your posts. Sending gentle thoughts of comfort to you, her partner and family and all who knew her and loved her weekly challenges. 💔

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    1. Thanks Monika. We will keep her spirit alive in this community.

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  25. Thank you Dan for the beautiful tribute to Cee. You have had a lot to deal with lately and I am sorry for your loss of your close freind David. My deepest condolences.

    Wonderful photos, Dan. I love all the photos, that shiny red truck and the Corvette at the stop light are marvellous. I am partial to trucks, so I enjoyed the “Target” truck with their cute company mascot logo.

    P.S Your blog allowed me to write this comment with all my credential already in place. I did not have to log in. Thanks for whatever you fixed. Much appreciated.

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    1. Thanks Suzette. It has been a couple hard weeks, that’s for sure. Now the work to keep their spirits alive remains to be done.

      I love that Target truck. For a big company to do something fun and whimsical makes me feel good.

      I didn’t do anything on my end. I hope it means the engineers are making progress. I still have to jump through hoops to prevent duplicate comments from appearing.

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      1. Yes,I think that the Target mascot is named “Bullseye” if I am not mistaken. So fun.

        Oh, okay. I thought you fixed it. And, I hope that WP addresses soon the duplicate comments matter.

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        1. Thanks for letting me know the name.

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          1. You are welcome, Dan. Cheers.

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  26. I am so very sorry for your loss Dan.

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  27. Beautiful red truck.The Target’s dog is fun. My entry is here

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    1. Thanks! I do love that red truck.

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  28. A truck in trouble on the highway is definitely the worst of nightmares! Lovely tribute to your friend.

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    1. Thanks Jan. We were scared when we saw that truck. At the time, my brother and I were moving our mother’s stuff to Iowa. We were in an 18′ truck, pulling a car hauler behind us. Not an easy thing to stop or maneuver out of the way. Fortunately, traffic let us merge.

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  29. Thanks for this memorial, Dan. We will all miss Cee so much. My Saturday photo could fit in your CFFC challenge!

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    1. Always welcome to leave a link Robbie. I don’t think Cee would mind.

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  30. Thank you for letting us know about Cee’s passing. I clicked over to the post of her passing….thank you for sharing that!! And thanks for sharing cars and trucks….great pics!!

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    1. Thanks Kirt! Cee will be missed.

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  31. […] Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Cars and Trucks […]

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  32. Those cars would have done Cee proud. She loved shiny cars and showed them quite often in her challenges.

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    1. Thanks! That makes me smile.

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  33. I love the shiny red pickup truck!

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    1. Isn’t she a beauty!

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  34. Some great vehicles here.

    What you say about Cee’s challenges is also true about Thursday Doors. When you are looking for one thing, you see so much that is also not that thing. It makes you more aware of your surroundings.

    I never participated in her challenges but I always love seeing everyone’s flowers. (K)

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    1. Thanks Kerfe. That’s very kind of you to say. I do think these challenges allow us to express something about ourselves. Even something as simple as choosing a few cars and trucks out of many, let’s us share who we are.

      I think there will continue to be flowers to share.

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      1. Yes, I think so too.

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  35. […] Dan is hosting the CFFC and graciously took it over when Cee was no longer feeling the strength to continue. He has posted a wonderful tribute honoring Cee’s memory. Feel free to read it on Dan’s CFFC’s blog here. […]

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  36. […] Dan’s Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge CFFC. Theme: Transportation: Cars and […]

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  37. Oh no! I used to take part in her challenges when I started on here in about 2013. I’ve only recently come back to WordPress and always wondered if she was still about. Guess I was a little too late. Bless her, she always made this site a warm place and inspired me to take photos when I had little inspiration. 🕊️

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    1. Her spirit will live on in her challenges and in the memories of everyone who knew here. She inspired us all.

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  38. […] lets begin this week’s Fun Foto Challenge with the badge of possibly one of the most famous car marques in the […]

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  39. An excellent selection of shots Dan – That Plymouth looks marvellous 😎👍

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  40. Lovely post. It is a great homage to Cee. She was important to many people. Thanks, Dan.

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    1. Thanks Olga. She will be missed.

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  41. […] In Memory of Cee—Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge […]

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  42. I’m new to the Foto Fun Challenge, so didn’t know the backstory of the blog hop, or about Cee. Even so, it’s sad to hear.

    https://lisasgardenadventureinoregon.blogspot.com/2025/04/cars-and-trucks-cffc.html

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  43. Dan, what a lovely tribute to Cee-Cee. So sorry to hear of her passing.

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  44. So sad to hear of her passing, Dan. While I didn’t knew her directly and never participated in CFFC, I knew her through you. This is a nice way to tribute and carry on the baton she passed.

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  45. Cee made blogging communal for me. She was a great photographer and encouraging person. It’s hard to believe she’s gone or that a person you only know through the internet can leave one feeling sorrow. I’m glad you picked up the CFFC tradition.

    Susan

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  46. What a lovely tribute for Cee.

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  47. I’m so sorry for the loss of so many people’s friend and inspiration. :(

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  48. […] Pink. Candy Apple Red.Cuban Red.Fire Red.Orange. Yellow-Orange.Yellow.Royal car, in the King’s signature yellow, at Dusit Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. Green. Antique Green. It used to be more popular as a vehicle colour, especially for trucks. Garbage Truck Green.Eco-green.Blue-green. Blue. It seems that turquoise, pink and red were popular colours for fancy fifties cars; this is in a restaurant in Washington state.Purple.Black. It seems to me that originally Ford only came in black with silvery chrome accents, and it appears that Chevrolet may have been the same.White trucks, mostly used as a substrate for signage.Or graffiti, Mexico City.Or both, Vancouver. More of Dan’s CFFC: Cars and Trucks. […]

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  49. Dan, this is a wonderful tribute to Cee. More importantly, she would be pleased to know that your post continued with her photo challenge.❤️

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    1. Thank you so much Jennie. Cee left some big shoes to fill Others have stepped in, too, to carry on her other challenges.

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      1. That’s why our blogging community is so wonderful.

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  50. Oh no, Dan, I knew that Cee had been ill, but this is a shock and so sad. I loved her photography and participated in the black and white challenge a few times. May she rest in peace. ❤️

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    1. I didn’t know until Becky’s post. Like you, I knew she was ill, but it’s still sad.

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  51. Condolences to you and Cee’s family and friends. I know she’ll be missed.

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    1. Thanks Mitzi. She will be missed.

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  52. Hi Dan – I didn’t follow Cee – but noticed you were a fan of hers … with thoughts to you and particularly her family and friends – cheers Hilary

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  53. Very sad to hear of Cee’s passing! I followed her challenges and loved her comments, encouragements and posts. Thank you for posting and carrying on her legacy!

    Robert

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    1. We lost a wonderful member of the community, Robert.

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