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T-Bone - I forgot to mention that my bowtwi is actually pronounced bow-tie, so your gift was perfect! I used to have an avatar of a monkey with a bowtie and another of a dollar bill folded like a bowtie! It's my spelling and here's how I see it. The twi part of my screen name is ALWAYS lower-cased, as I have no respect for the way intl whatsoever and we all know what whatsoever means! The second w is silent - my way of silencing the way intl in my little corner of the world. I always get a huge kick out of how Shellon pronounces it - it takes her entire mouth into a huge circle to say that second w - most everyone else just calls me bow annieways, which works just as well for me. Now how's that? A nickname of a nickname - I love this ex-way community! Ok, one more quick Shellon story. My other nickname of my nickname is box - that came from a typo Shell made in chat one night a few years back and it just stuck. So you can call me bow or you can call me box or you can call me bowtie or even bowtWi, if you'd like, just please - don't call me late for a Hartford show and we'll get along just fine!

I have to laugh everytime I remember ol' craig-o spewing that we'd be greasespots by midnite if we dared leave the so-called household... I'm delighted to be a greasespot - sure beats NOT being a greasespot and missing out on all the greatness of life outside twi, like enjoying a day just for ME, to celebrate that God made me. Dave - you always melt my heart! I so enjoyed that video you posted - there's nothing more wonderful to me than to get to see John playing a great tune, especially when he's on a riverbank - then of course I had to watch the next video after Old Time Riverman on that collection - Try Me One More Time. Now THERE'S a fun tune! "Momma killed a rooster - she thought it was a duck, she put it on the table with its legs pokin' up! Oh Babe! 'Bout to lose my mind! Bring your clothes back home - try me one more time!" Needless to say, I've listened to at least half a dozen cds - all Hartford - mostly John, one his son. It's my birthday and I'll listen to what I like! Woo hoo! Lucky me! Shell and Kell serenading me on the phone - I had to put them on speaker phone so the princess could enjoy it too - that was the greatest fun! I'm truly blessed! Belle - that pic you posted of Dolly in the woods - that's pretty much how I feel - I see me that way! (Well, not really THAT skinny, but maybe 20 pounds more - LOL) Thanks all for the great wishes and wonderful comments - I'm having a fabulous birthday. The post office lady called me yesterday in a panic - had to know if I'd be home for the next hour or so, as there was an Express package coming this way from St. Joseph (home of the Pony Express once upon a time) and they were going to bring it to my home if I'd be here. I knew it had to be something special from bow jr, as I don't know annieone in St. Joe that would be sending me a package. I remembered an interesting conversation with bow jr earlier in the week where he made sure he had my address correct and asked questions about what I would do if money and time weren't an issue. LOL I posted some pics of the awesome scrapbook he had made for me - along with a couple shots from this morning's festive breakfast in bed for bow's birthday in my Gallery for you all's viewing pleasure... Hope you enjoy them as much as we are. I believe we're heading out to the Kansas City Zoo this afternoon in hopes of getting through it between the showers. I'm leaving the huge tree branch the storm knocked down, but not into my pool (thankfully) for tomorrow to clean up. Of course, our annual birthday supper at the Mexican restaurant in the next town will be tomorrow night, as they're closed on Sundays and we ended up eating at Quiznos last night in Kansas City. They really make a good sandwich, eh! Onward to watching the princess bake the birthday cake and then we're out of here for the zoo. Happy my birthday to you all! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

I totally understand that thought, but never say never - especially where sex is concerned. As soon as you do, it seems the universe has a way of proving you wrong I'd say it's a whole lot sexier to be rested and able to function than the alternative! The study of sleep and the treatment of sleep disorders is fascinating and it really IS a great day to be alive! Breathe on!

Welcome, Dr. Wear! My experience has been there is great freedom in not having to know everything all the time. Being able to say I don't know has been very liberating for me personally. Try it - you may like it!

Why, Larry Berry, I see your point - where WERE you back in the day when I really needed your help?!? I'll owe you forever for the peace of mind you've brought me. Now I can write my letter detailing the error of my ways. I'll just never be able to thank you, kind sir. ... and Larry Berry - welcome to the Cafe. Have a cup on me.

I was in charge of refreshments for the Ho Ho party at the Limb. I knew we had a 2-drink limit. I didn't SEE anyone drink more than 2. I still don't understand what the problen was.

My ex-husband told me he tried sheep once but there was mutton to it.

So, did she win? Sheesh, I didn't even realize it was race day yesterday! Holy moly! I would have thunk it'd been today. Hey David, I'm sort of a long-haired brunette, but I guess I'm not really fast, but I'm not really slow either, guess I'm kinda half...

Ooh, Dooj - I love that song, Poncho and Lefty - hadn't heard Townes VZ's version before. Loved seeing & hearing Mark O'Connor on the fiddle there too - what a sweet treat for my Sunday morning music! Thankee, thankee! And I'd not heard that Steve Earle and Emmylou tune before - I'm feeling lucky already today!!!

Cowgirl - That's Sam Elliott.

ala darlin - the idea is for him to come back as something different this time.

Of course, you do, abi darlin - you're married to HIM! errrr, um, would that be Michigan TN or Michigan KY? <_< and Hamman, please, DON'T show us you're nuts

Rascal - I hope today's a sweet and wonderful day for you. Much love, Bow and the princess

Well David, that's the point of this thread is to find out when and where folks would like to meet this year. It's fine with me if most the Weenies want it Columbus Day weekend. I usually rent a cabin, so that'd be fine with me. Are you suggesting Columbus Day weekend? Would you come if it was then?