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Well, rascal, I think we might be the joint winners of the ways to impress paw upon first meeting contest - when I met him, I said, "I wish you had slept in my bed last night." Meaning, that since the princess and I didn't, I would have preferred he did than go off to a motel. We sure do make a first impression, eh? --> B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

oops - double post. B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

Thanx, J - you're right, we didn't get turned around but once for one block and that was within 10 minutes of leaving the park property! I think the princess redefined enjoying the TN scenery (she was asleep at that point on the way up). She sounded like she was watching a fireworks display as we cruised through the mountains on the way home. This was her first mountain experience and what a treat to see the beginning of the leaves changing color. Were you surprised at how much like fabio paw really looks? I had heard that before and still I was kinda taken aback... B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

Oh, Honey, we're ho-ome!!! It took me about 2 hours LESS time to drive home than it did to get to the park! Not too surprising, but, I'm a bit tired to tell any stories - yet... Just wanted to let it be known we're home, safe and sound. Will write later today. For now I'll just say that this was THE BEST time I've had in quite some time - and I'm a regular fun girl (aren't ya glad I'm leaving it at this for now? ) B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

I was delayed leaving home due to something coming up with work. We didn't get to leave early this morning as planned. I'm estimating our arrival to be around midnite. We'll be quiet if need be, but I suspect we'll find most of the Roasters up. We're gonna have a real good time together. We're gonna have a real good time together. We're gonna have a real good time together- Oh, Baby, PLEASE!!!! B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

Ttessa - I'm told I have no "poker face," so I guess I'll be eating, drinking, or sleeping while you and the kids play. Works for me. :D--> ;)--> ;)--> :D--> B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

Ah ha Sudo! You got me wondering if I sent that to you. I thought I just tried it and laughed at myself and didn't send it on, but now that you mention it, I have to wonder - if not, yep - I tried it too and got the same result you did. Gotta love them cyber games. And Shell, we'll be bringing Swiss Miss along with the s'mores. B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

I'll bring s'mores fixins. B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

For the record, I'm good with doing dishes and cooking too so count the princess and me in on the work. We'll be there Friday evening around 5. Let the hugfest begin!!! B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

Shell - you could also email me your notes so I can forget to bring them too, and then you can blame ME. B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

Well, Hawk, I'd like to answer that un for ya - I know this one real well cause today (09/05) is the princess' 7th birthday! Woo hoo! And I'll gladly bring a bunch of biscuits if store-bought are acceptable to you... It's now officially two weeks away - 14 days! And Shell - check ME out - I'm going UP NORTH to TENNESSEE!!! Can ya stand it??? B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

Last I knew he was in the LaCrosse, WI area, but that was over 10 years ago. Anyone know of him since then? B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

Herbie - I live in Floriduh - are you asking for someone from here to recount your WHAT???? :D--> ;)--> --> :P--> B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

Drive-ins are the greatest!! We have one here that charges $3.50 only if you're over 9 and on Thursdays it's $3.50 a carload! They almost always have first run movies - we don't go nearly often enough! Hmmm. I wonder what's playing tonite? B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

I make a pretty good macaroni and tuna salad and also taco salad, which I thought I'd fix for starters. I'm flexible and pretty good at teamwork, so count me in on helping with meals and whatever. I'm not big on baiting hooks, but I like to fish if somebody will put the worm on the hook for me... I'm pretty sure we're driving up, so will bring a couple coolers and when we get close to the park, will stop and pick up some food and drinks. (note to self - check airfare TODAY and make decision!) Rascal - I had NO IDEA people buy hot dogs by the 80-pack, of course YOU would know that, but for some reason, that really cracks me up! I'm so looking forward to the weekend! I'm taking the princess out of school that Friday so we can get an early start. Woo hoo! in the words of the great Lou Reed" "We're gonna have a real good time together! We're gonna have a real good time together! We're gonna have a real good time together! Oh baby, please!!!" :D--> B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

Very cool, Sudo. I thought I was excited. I just showed the website to the princess, reminded her that rascal's daughter that we met last winter will be there, and she went wild! By the way, I did kinda neglect to mention that she (the princess) snores AND grinds her teeth. So, if you hear ANY noises from our end, it's HER - NOT ME!!! It is kinda a cute lil snore, tho... It's gonna be a great weekend! B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

Sudo, The princess and I would be delighted to sleep with you and Abi and 1000names - oh, does that sound right? Can I send you money for our share today? Do you take Paypal? Lol. I can send you a check or something... I was so sorry to miss the last one - I was considering buying a tent, but if you have room for more, well, we're more!!! B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

Just say no to the blue form, Norm. Run fast - do not tarry, Larry! B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

WayferNOT - You said: Buy yourself your own home, Jerome - and set yourself free. B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

A man returns from a trip to Shanghai and is feeling very ill. He goes to see his doctor and is immediately rushed to the hospital to undergo a series of tests. The man wakes up after these tests in a private room at the hospital and the phone by his bed rings. "This is your doctor," says the voice on the phone. "We have the results back from your test and... I'm sorry, you have an extremely contagious deadly disease known as GASH. "GASH?" replies the man. "What in the hell is that?" "It's a combination of Gonorrhea, AIDS, SARS and Herpes," explains the doctor. "My gosh, Doc," screams the man in a panic, "what are we going to do?" "Well, we're going to put you on a strict diet of Pizza, Pancakes, Quesadillas and Pita bread," says the doctor matter-of-factly. "Will that cure me?" "Well, no," says the doctor, "but it's the only food that will fit under the door." B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

Z-Shot - That's happened to me and I have told people that I have developed a sensitivity to smells, even ones like their perfume that I actually like, but they wreak havoc with my respiratory system. And I tell them that since this has happened to me, I have found a surprisingly large number of others with sensitivities to smells. That way I compliment them while hopefully making an impression on them. SimonZ - Yes, you are correct. It is spelled booger. Being the pro I am, I declare me an authority. Pro speller that is, not pro booger hanger... Actually, my experience has been more in telling people they have things like broccoli stuck between their teeth. I always try to find a way to tell 'em - I would hate for someone not to tell me not that it's ever happened to ME, of course!!! --> B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

Very fun that your birthday was Friday the 13th - Happy Belated, RGirl! I've been 44 for 4 days, m'self. I love birthdays! B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

Oh, Littlehawk - you sent willies up and down my entire body as I read your post! Bless your heart. B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

Happy Mother's Day to you too, Coolwaters! Ain't it grand! My 6-year-old declared it Mother's Day Weekend yesterday - she was too excited to wait til today to gift me! Between Sunday School, her church's version of Girl Scouts, and the public schoool, she has presented me with 3 physical gifts that she made herself. Today, I was awakened with a bowl of generic Lucky Charms in her favorite bowl and a glass of chocolate milk (which she promptly helped me drink half of :)-->). Truly, the breakfast of champions This was followed by a backrub! We're going to drive an hour to bowtwi jr.'s and ride with him and his girlfriend to a Roman Catholic church for a baptism in his girlfriend's family. After that, it's to the girlfriend's sister and brother-in-law's home (it's their baby that's getting baptized) for a cookout and swimming in their pool. We have spent most holidays with these people the past couple years - they're from Brazil, so we get to enjoy another culture up close. I love Mother's Day - I get to be with those I love the most in the entire world. B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international

I just discovered that when I clicked on Trefor's name at the left of his post, I was given several options, one of which was to start a private topic with Trefor. There may really be more than one way to Chicago after all... B - Better O - Off W - Without t - the w - way i - international