Raw is goooood....nice and juicy

I don't think I wanna know all this!!!! I'm just young and innocent!

G-mom, What does your shirt say? Dingbat's Buddy?

OMG...I can't breathe!!!!!!!!!!!


Whatever you say

I truly believe you loz

OMG...I can't breathe!!!!!!!!!!!


Whatever you say

G-mom Your daughter is sweet I talked with her a bit..

Tell Cindy to let you rate some stuff, she'll know what I'm talking about!

That is NOT a good reference

So are the tats a no go then? Or do you all just need to load up on some more booze before you go?

Are they taking the Willy for a template hehehe
I think they should go..

We decided on the piercings

What kind of piercings????

wow takes longer to heal...

Its not nice to lie, Loz...
I KNOW better!!

uuu ohhh got caught Lox bummer hehehe

Presents for Peanut from The Garden Helper...

How sweet .. he will be happy to play with the toys!!

I'm innocent and I'm sticking to it!

Thumb piercings....dad gummit it's bleeding pretty good.

You mean like in the web of your hand????

Hand web piercings have a high rate of rejection, so keep an eye on them.

Is Leslie coming over tonight, or was she already there?

Was Lola the technician (is that what a piercer is called?), by chance???

You guess it!
Lola was sleepy...and I was busy fixing the pictures to post, so she tried to get G-Mom to put her to bed. G-Mom didn't know what Lola wanted, and Lola bit her. When I got Lola away from G-Mom, she bit me...in the exact same place she bit G-Mom...on the thumb.

Lola is in bed now!

OUCH!

OUCH bet that hurt!!

Special Delivery!

Ohhhh those are so pretty!

Verry pretty!

These pictures do not even come close to how beautiful these baskets are.
I swear, we all cried when they came.

they look all sparkley ...

Vanessa has been so relaxed while she's been here.
Here's a picture of her stopping to smell the roses!

And here's a pic of me stopping to kiss Mr. Wonderful...

Dang, I have boney elbows.....

I never even noticed your elbows.

You are so funny Cindy!

Thanks so much for all the pics!

those are some great boney ohh I mean great pictures Cindy you all look like you are having a blast!!

I thought Mr. Wonderful was tall enough to see through the car window!
Are those rhodies in the pic with V.? Gorgeous!

No, Mr. Wonderful is a short little guy.
He has to sit in Brennan's old car seat when we go out.

Yep...that's a rhodie that is pretty sickly looking this year for some reason. It's usually so full and beautiful, but you can see in the picture how sparce it is. I think I need to start a topic in Plants and Flowers forum about it.

Bill...
I don't know if you're here right now or not...
...but I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the most wonderful week-end I have ever had.

This has been just like a wonderful dream come true.

Thank you, Bill.....

Afgrey...I took the liberty of posting your address for anyone that wants to just "drop in!" Hope you don't mind!

Norman, any of my forum friends are welcome here anytime!
I have never had "company" before...believe it or not.
(I have been called an "eccentric recluse", mostly by my family, because I never have company and don't have any friends here.)
...but I think I have been a decent hostess this week-end, thanks to Bill's generosity!
Martha Stewart would be proud!

I've already looked up greyhound prices from Maine to KY and it's a 36 hour ride :p , I think I'll fly! Now , to save up the money for plane fare

First trip to KY, then a trip to the west coast!

Ya know Cindy, if you all could not have gone anywhere and had to sit in an empty room with no lights, food or drink, you would have still had a wonderful time. All the other stuff is just icing on the cake compared to the visit itself!

Mel...we'll all pitch in for a jumbo sized bubble mailer, and overnight shipping!

That is a great way of looking at it Triss!

wow it looks like ya'll are having soooo much fun!! thanks soooo much for letting us have fun with ya'll! I nearly busted a gut laughing at the pics! kentucky will never be the same!! (I don't think that's a bad thing though )

Pepper, that would get me there quicker than greyhound!

Forget Martha! :p WE'RE proud of you! I'm sooo glad that you're all enjoying your special weekend together! It seems to be the highlight of the summer... & it aint even summer yet!

We haven't seen ANY pics of Lola yet! I'm amazed that Karen was able to get video footage of her last night; I thought she was afraid of cameras! (Can't wait to see that... are you going to be able to upload it to somewhere & post a link to it?)

You didn't take pics at the farm?

How 'bout hitching a ride Mel.

by Mel byGMom Karen that is the first time anyone accused me of looking down the "BACK" of a womans shirt. I just wish I had of been there.

Hello Jv How are you tonigt

It's always good to try something new

I just have to tell you all that this has been the most incredible experience for us and Bill is the bomb. He has really gone out of his way to make sure that this was a wonderful exerience. The only way it could have been any better is if the guru had been here to share a shot and a hug with us That place is awesome! Nessa and I are ready to move up there.

OMG....we lost the reciept fot the reeses cups!!!!!!!

HUH?

byGMom Karen that is the first time anyone accused me of looking down the "BACK" of a womans shirt. I just wish I had of been there.

In my humble opinion it would be utterly foolish, downright absurd and basically dumb for Vanessa and Karen to board a stoopid Greyhound tomorrow afternoon (assuming they didn't overbook and kick those sweet nuns onto the street) Why ride a bus for a day to stay a day? This is WAY too short!

I'm sure that they will TRY to use a dozen excuses why they HAVE to get home NOW, but I'll bet that if someone called their very special men we'd all find out that the only important thing they need to do is eat lunch, otherwise they could easily spend a few more days. As a professional something or nother I have analyzed and come up with the diagnosis that Vanessa and Karen are in need of future therapy and R&R. I arranged for all their therapy and treatment costs to be taken care of by a private insurance company, so there's no "I can't afford it" excuse either.
The long arm of Dr. Bill isn't quite long enough to get the straight jackets locked from here so I would appreciate anyones assistance in confining these disturbed ladies in Kentucky for a minimum of 3 more day!


Don't make me pull rank and call your hubbies, Ladies!

Please sign up below to volunteer to help contain the three terrors to Kentucky for just a little bit longer. Your country is depending on you!!!

Great I agree Bill!! that is in the best intrest of everyone!! My arms are a little closer but not quite ling enough! I think they need to stay a bit longer .. at least till they sober up!

Bill, if we can seriously get them to stay, I'm pitching in $100! I am not kidding! I think 'nessa in particular really needs the vacation! Let's get a collection going!
Dead serious.

I think Cindy needs some company!

Please Vanessa? Please Karen?

YEAH - we need more pictures!
Of fun times of 3 very good friends enjoying each other's company!
You only live once - DO IT RIGHT!

Bill...I'm trying hard to talk them into it.


I'm working on it!
I'm a little slow tonight for some reason...

NO, Cindy - I meant that they need to stay, so we can see more pictures of more neat things!

I just hope that they don't force me to use "the POWER Button"!
Cindy.... Nessa.... you both know about the POWER already so you know what you HAVE to do.... warn Karen not to mess around, she won't win!

You can use your Power Button on me!

They need to stay. Do not argue with the Guru do as he says.

Hi-jack an Avalanche and hi-tail it up to Washington!
Our network of members here will provide you sanctuary and protection in this Garden of Eden!!

Someone's hanging around Cindy!

sorry please go pray for Triss's charlie and her family in the banter hall post.. he is in the hospital.. sorry don't want to interrupt they need it though! thank you !

I think you need to worry about Cindy hanging out with ME

If we'd have had Lola with us we could have just taken a left turn at Knoxville after we picked Vanessa up and we'd have been there by now!

Are we there yet?

OK, while I was off grading more workbooks, our Guru Dude has apparently been in his think tank!

I'm more than happy to help encourage the girls to extend their stay. (Ummm... Bill, do you realize that at this point, you'd need 4,552 responses in order to get a majority vote from members of the Forum? Don't you think that the Coffee House bunch would be a more realistic support group for this movement?)

I would like to say to Vanessa & Karen that LIFE IS TOO DAMNED SHORT... you GOTTA get out of it what you can, while you're still in it!

2 1/2 days, a "vacation" DOES NOT make... That's plum ridiculous... (& is also called a "weekend") ...especially when you have to spend half that amount of time on the road!!

Besides, just think about the vacuum you'll be leaving Cindy in when you go! You're gunna make her cry and cry if you don't grab at the opportunity you've got, to hang out a little longer.

Lastly, if for no other reason, Do it for THE DUDE!

I've already been thinking about that and dreading it so much.
I am gonna cry so bad when they leave.

A couple hours ago, I realized that, and knew that I had to take a stand next to Dan'l Boone and Davey Crocket and declare that "She who goes to Kentucky...STAYS in Kentucky!"

When my kids were little, they wouldn't say things like "cry so bad" or "cry a lot"... they would say it as "cry-and-cry"! (And sometimes, it was "cry-and-cry, and cry-AND-CRY"!!!) That expression has stuck with all of us, to this day!

Anyway, I'm sure you're all going to cry-and-cry, Cindy... I just don't want you to "cry-and-cry, and cry-AND-CRY"!

You'll have happy memories that'll last forever, so I know that those tears will be happy tears. ...(They're not as salty, & don't dry your skin out so bad, you know! ...but, they still make your nose run!) :rolleyes:

Oh, I hope so, Bill.
I don't want them to go.
We've only had one full day together.

But, if they do leave tomorrow it will still be the most wonderful week-end I have ever had...just being with both of them for a little while...because it's something I never in a million years would have ever thought would actually happen.


You are so right.
I will never forget one second of this week-end...
...and the feeling I've had with them here.
It has been awesome.
I wish I could think of a better word for it than awesome.

Oh man, I am in tears here just thinking of you all having to say goodbye. Makes me sad. I hope the girls can stay a few more days!

I'm joining the movement!

TWO MORE DAYS, TWO MORE DAYS, TWO MORE DAYS, TWO MORE DAYS , TWO MORE DAYS, SISBOOMBA, TWO MORE DAYS!

Karen, we all know everything's fine back home, Kareena is showing her tatoo to 9,000 perfect strangers and bringing beer to her Daddy so we know he's happy.

Vanessa, you deserve a break and I'm sure you've been in almost constant contact with your family back home and everyone's doing great (sure Ruf might let the dishes pile up and you'll have tons to do once you do get home) , but Peanut is in school for much of the day and it's great for him to have a Mommy who's refreshed and invigorated, STAY TWO MORE DAYS,,,,,,,pretty please?

Stay at least another 2 or 3 days. Cindy needs your support and your husbands are fine. Rufus is not going to let Peanut do without anything and George has Kareena if he needs anything sure he can cook if need be he wont starve.

Vanessa didn't wake up until almost 9:30!

GO VANESSA!!! Glad V felt so comfy and was able to rest well - Cindy and Karen probably ran her ragged!!!

Sleeping is good! Hope you are all having a wonderful morning!

... AND EVERYTHING ELSE MEL SAID!

(Who on earth is that 4th smiley guy in the group hug?! I figure that either the Dude got on his magic carpet & joined you, or it must be Lola or Freckles! Nope, Freckles is supposed to be burrying Greyhound tickets... must be Lola!)

How do the piercings feel this morning, girls? Are you going to go shopping & get studs in them before they heal shut?

Welll I am finally AWAKE!!! I have been nothing but a veg here! (and eaten EVERYTHING in sight)
We are heading out for breakfast in a bit.

I just want you ALL to know I would stay another week if I could....this is the most comfortable place I have ever been!
But, Peanut has a Doc's appt at 9am in the morning and he cannot return to school till he sees the Doc. AND...he is starting to miss mommy. Yes, we have kept in constant contact with him...and laughed way hard at him on the phone. I HAVE to get home to him....
but we have all 3 decided to make this a yearly event.....next year it will be for a little longer...the plans are already in motion....


~V~

Well it is too bad you cannot stay longer but plans for next year are a good thing!

Well, dad Burnit, anyway! You're sure that Ruf or Lisa/Darin can't take Peanut in for his appointment?
(Boy, are there gunna be a whole bunch of ANGRY people, if Greyhound looses you again & makes you late anyway!)

If that decision is firm, then at least I'm glad to hear that you'll make plans for more than a weekend next year!
Wishing you both safe travel... Go with God.

Wishing Cindy a happy day... knowing that she's loved!

Are you traveling as "Sisters" for the return trip? At least maybe the Grey dog won't mess with your change-over schedules if you do!

Oh, wait! On the other hand, maybe they'll figure you as the gracious, forgiving, tolerant type!
Better yet... handcuff yourselves together, so one of you will look potentially dangerous!

Well...we're out the door.
It's crying time.....

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, don't let them go Cindy---thow yourself at their ankles!!!!

Don't cry, just think of how wonderful it has been to have the chance to actually meet each other.....and think of how you'll be doing it every year.....and about how you'll be talking everyday on here and on the phone.

It would've been more of a reason to cry if you 3 didn't have the opportunity to meet each other!

i'm sorry... i feel that way every time i leave one of you!

I am so sorry you all have to part, but do not say good-bye, just see you later cuz you know you will!

All good things must come to an end...

...it's over, and I am home.
When it was time for them to get on the bus and we were hugging good-bye we were all bawling like babies. I was crying so hard on the way home I had to pull over...and just sit there and cry.

This has been a dream come true for me.
It was the most wonderful week-end I have ever had.

Sorry you are so sad Cindy but thrilled that you three had such a wonderful time!

Sorry Cindy! I know you girls had a blast though .. Next time you will have to plan a longer trip..

Next year it will be a longer stay, but it won't be any easier when it comes time for them to go. Saying good-bye is just the price you have to pay.

It was worth every tear...trust me.

I know how you feel .. I have the visitation of my son in the summer time when he leaves I cry for weeks .. thank goodness he moved to Oklahoma at least it is a little closer to home ..

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