The Hug Bank.

[Shaina]

Oh my goodness why did I never know about this thread!

I'd like to open an account and deposit HUGS all around!

[Amelia Pond]

My day started off pretty well but quickly turned to crap so I'd like withdraw some hugs please.

[Tessa James]

I believe those "huggers" were invented by Professor Temple Grandin as a way to sooth cattle during "processing" and have also proven effective for some human maladies as well.

Yes indeed hugs are proven and measurably effective in helping humans and other critters to feel better.

If Susan's ever gets a physical center I would gladly contribute to a hugger for us.

In the meanwhile please accept another warm wrap around hug deposit to the unrestricted account.

[Robin Mack]

I believe those "huggers" were invented by Professor Temple Grandin as a way to sooth cattle during "processing" and have also proven effective for some human maladies as well.

Yes indeed hugs are proven and measurably effective in helping humans and other critters to feel better.

If Susan's ever gets a physical center I would gladly contribute to a hugger for us.

In the meanwhile please accept another warm wrap around hug deposit to the unrestricted account.

Yes, Doctor Grandin (there's a great bio pic on Netflix about her by the way) was the first to take a standard press from a cattle chute (designed to calm cattle) and modify it to be used on humans so she could combat her autism.  She couldn't stand to be touched, but she desperately needed to have a means of calming herself when things got to be overwhelming.  With this hugging machine, she was in control and could generate a standard mammalian physical response to help her deal with the world.  Such a wonderful woman.

These should be standard issue in mental health and in public recreational facilities, in my opinion, and it is absolutely appropriate that Devlyn's First International Bank of Hugs should have one!   

[Marissa]

My day started off pretty well but quickly turned to crap so I'd like withdraw some hugs please.

Aww!!!  Sorry I missed this yesterday, Amy! 

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[Devlyn]

We're sending the Hugs truck, Amy. It's full to the roof. Love you, sis! Hugs, Devlyn

[JenSquid]

I think I need to make a withdrawal.
More on this in a bit.

[LordKAT]

Reserved for Willow

[Devlyn]

I think I need to make a withdrawal.
More on this in a bit.

We're the only bank that's open at 1:40 in the morning! Take all you need, and come back if you need more! Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs, Devlyn

[Lauren5]

Thanks KAT.
Wish I had a cat of my own, unfortunately dorms don't allow it. My bestie is all depressed because the CD in her building listened to a petition signed by most of his floor to kick her therapy dog out of the dorms, and today is his last day with her dog. I'll pass some hugs on to him.
Sorry if the alternating pronouns are confusing, she prefers them, and ultimately, he'd prefer to be a man in drag rather than female.

[JillSter]

Does this bank exchange hug currency?

I'd like to exchange my feeling lonely hug for a warm, happy hug.

[Devlyn]

We sure do! However, hugs are exchanged on a 1:1 ratio, every time, no exceptions!   

Hugs, Devlyn

[LordKAT]

Does this bank exchange hug currency?

I'd like to exchange my feeling lonely hug for a warm, happy hug.

Unlike Devlyn, here is a coupon for a two for one deal. Two warm hugs for one lonely hug.

[Devlyn]

We honour coupons!  Hugs, Devlyn

[JillSter]

Thank you!

*HUGS*

[Emily.T]

I need to withdraw some hugs please I'm feeling down today everything is just getting to me.

Emily.T xx

[Devlyn]

Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs! Take a standard dozen for starters! Hugs, Devlyn

[Robin Mack]

And a huge HUG for Devlyn for her tireless hug-wrangling! 

[Shaina]

Could I have a quick hug?

Though beautiful, sometimes the world can be a cruel place...

[LordKAT]

Could I have a quick hug?

Though beautiful, sometimes the world can be a cruel place...

Yup, One quick KAT hug, well quick is relative, so a medium hug.