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Aw, treat yourself to a nice dinner out - - go ahead and slurge!!!! Have a happy, happy day, Chuck! Jardinero

I'm with Paw. I think the smaller, regional get togethers that require a minimum of planning are the best. The Weenie Roast was just a nice, simple, relaxed weekend that was easy for most to travel to over a weekend. Those of us who were 1 or 2 states away from Tennessee didn't have to jump through hoops to drive for an easy camping weekend. I think the folks out in Arizona got together this past year one day. Although some planning went on, like Paw said, you can either make it or you can't. The food, beverages and other goodies were kinda "potluck" style (people said "I'll bring this; I'll bring that") and we all shared what we could. I think the simpler, the better. And if Greasespotters from 1 or a few states want to get together, then it's pretty easy to do. So just pick a date and have a get together that's close to some local folks. Don't make it more complicated than it needs to be. Jardinero

OMG! He's becoming a dweeb! J. ;)-->

WaterBuffalo I notice you're in Indianapolis also. I live near Butler Univ. Where are you? PT me if you want. Welcome to Greasespot. Jardinero

Sunny1: Don is still in Tucson as Alfakat says. He's remarried with a little son and doing quite well last I heard (year or so ago). J.

Lightside: I was in residence at RC the last year of VP's life when he was quite ill. He spent some time on different occasions talking to us about how difficult it was to make the decision to have the eye surgery. (He even passed around an extra eyeball he had for us to see the craftmanship of it! Gross!) He went into some song and dance about the high priests in the OT being without spot or blemish and to have surgery was some sort of violation of that; how he wrestled with the issue of his own sin (blemish), etc., can't remember it all now. But truly, many of us felt like his own "believing = receiving" doctrine had come back to haunt him. That he was grieved because he thought he had some sin that "caused" the eye injury and the need for surgery - - although the effects of the minor stroke he had had and the cancer were far more noticable physical effects on him than the eye thing. Anyway, he did talk about his wrestling with all of this physical stuff on different occasions which made the hard core devotees think of him in even more "holy" terms - - cuz they couldn't even imagine that any of this could be a result of the sin he inferred was a cause like so many records in the OT that he compared himself to as a MOG. I'm sure as people know they are dying, a lot of things go through their minds, but I stand as a witness as someone who was around him frequently up til his death - - that at no time did he publicly take the opportunity to make any amends for his lifestyle and the people he hurt - - at least that I heard of. He died leaving an organization in shambles even though he had many opportunities to "fix" many of the problems he himself caused and left a "legacy" to someone complicit in his sins - - and that someone has also never publicly admitted, discussed, made amends or tried to rectify the horrible things in which he participated. Jardinero

Bubbles Zix: Oh yeah - - nothing like a jacuzzi tub with strong jets!!!!! Hours of fun! Jardinero ;)-->

Hey Alfie! Happiest of birthdays to you! Miss you and Mrs. Alfakat. Love from Indy, J. and 'lil J.

Happy birthday to an Arizonan from a former resident who did her 10 years in "hell" (too hot for me!). Have a great day celebrating, Zshot. Jardinero

Happy New Year to all you 9th Corps sweeties! I'm leaving to pick up my son at the airport (he's been in Calif. for Christmas) and then we're having our Christmas tomorrow! Yipee! Thanks for all the laughs and smiles from all of you in 2003. Hope that 2004 is your best year yet! Hugs & Kisses! Jardinero

Merry Christmas to all my cyber friends! Enjoy every moment with whomever you are with over the holidays. Everyone is special in their own way - - so soak in the love and give them a good dose too! Warmest wishes from: Jardinero & Son

But a very wonderful, sweet and caring heretic! Jardinero ;)-->

No Ex, it's worse. J.

Thanks for the info, Mark. I'll look them up after i get through my finals. Thanks again! Jardinero

Dottie: I sent you an email. J.

Happy Birthday to the sweetest lil Hawk I know. Love to you, dear friend, and best wishes from your north of the border buddies! XXXOOOXXXOOO, J & J

Ex10: And late greetings from me too to a very warm, wonderful woman! Happy birthday. May this year be one with lots of good memories! Jardinero

(Jardinero raises her hand...): LOL, Ex. Thanks. Mwah to you too,sweetie! Uh...Sir Simonsays...does this mean that i don't have to raise my hand anymore to be recognized here???? J.

(Jardinero raises her hand...) Tommy S.: yes, I've lost my mind. I meant to reply to Too Gray Now on the 11th Corps thread and thought it was you who was discouraged. Oh well. Cheer up anyway! LOL J.

(Jardinero raises her hand...): Tommy S.: don't lose heart, sweetie. It's just a high demand snow cone day!!! Business is good. Enjoy it! Ex-cult people just have bad days when it's a full moon (or even when it's not). It'll all sort out soon. ((((((((Group hug))))))))) Think pleasant thoughts: like it's not too many more days til holiday tamales!!! woo hoo! Jardinero ;)-->

LOL, mj! You crack me up! J.

See, Shell? Just like we were talking about in chat the other night. For you ladies not yet in your 40s, just wait for those testosterone flashes! The best years are yet to come! Thanks for the explanation, Zix. Woo hoo! J. ;)-->

"Mom, why do you have every window in the house open when it's 40 degrees outside??? We're freezing!!!" -->

Oh Cowgirl, we talk about it whether the guys are in there or not. And it's pretty hilarious, so come join us, cuz when we get going, even Herbie blushes! J.

Ummmm, Ex............ an apple doesn't fall very far from the tree! Jardi