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  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited August 2006

    Okay, Marla whatcha put in that moonshine tonight? You'z whacked!!

  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited August 2006

    Never replaced, Peggy. You are an original.

  • marla13
    marla13 Member Posts: 100
    edited August 2006
    Which came first????

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  • marla13
    marla13 Member Posts: 100
    edited August 2006

    Dang! It's 'bout time you gals showed up! I was way too lonely & bored! Peggy - had to resort to looking for funnies by my lonesome. Glad to have some company. Although, I am about sacked out! Can someone else keep watch for a while, if I turn in?

  • MargaretB
    MargaretB Member Posts: 771
    edited August 2006
    Brrrrr, it's cold outside; been collecting wood to put on the fire. NS, I'm ready for some of that chili, I made some cornbread. Hot chocolate sounds good tonight too.

    Margaret
  • PattyMN
    PattyMN Member Posts: 5
    edited August 2006

    The stars are really beautiful, and not much moon light...

  • nosurrender
    nosurrender Member Posts: 737
    edited August 2006
    My wagon is covered in a quilt from my great grandmother's house. It is torn in some spots but the sun shines through them. I have radar and anti ballistic missle system next to the cast iron skillets and the cuisinart.

    My Red Ryder is locked and loaded. And I have a place for a constant feed into the NIH and ASCO so I can be the first to tell my sisters about the newest things that will keep them safe and with us for a long, long time.

    I have a special seat just for Ned. He travels with us always... never know whose wagon he will slip into and suprise with a blessed result....

    I have two horses who have been with me forever and I have my sister's horse Phantom for me to ride ahead and scout new campgrounds.
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    I also have my trusty guide... he watches out for me and keeps the vermin low and is warm in my sleeping bag... he can spot an intruder from a mile away so beware beast!

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  • marla13
    marla13 Member Posts: 100
    edited August 2006
    Yeah...they're pretty alright...will be nice to sleep under tonight! Glad the storm has passed!

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  • marla13
    marla13 Member Posts: 100
    edited August 2006
    My, My NS - sleep well, my friend. I'm outta here! Nighty night,
    sleep tight -
    don't let the bed bugs bite...
    if they do...BITE THEM BACK!

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    SWEET DREAMS SISTERS!!!

    Marla
  • nosurrender
    nosurrender Member Posts: 737
    edited August 2006
    And let's not forget, I brought my own music...

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  • bearlysane111
    bearlysane111 Member Posts: 592
    edited August 2006
    Wow! Glad I finished the chores so I could enjoy the singing around the fire! Wonder if Bruce likes s'mores?
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    Iris
  • nosurrender
    nosurrender Member Posts: 737
    edited August 2006

    Oh yes! Bruce LOVES smores!!!

  • bearlysane111
    bearlysane111 Member Posts: 592
    edited August 2009
    Great because he can sing the oldies to me! Love them--like Allentown and Born in the USA. Maybe he will even have the E Street Band do some sing alongs....

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    Iris
  • nosurrender
    nosurrender Member Posts: 737
    edited August 2006

    If he brings Clarence I will die happy!

  • bearlysane111
    bearlysane111 Member Posts: 592
    edited August 2009
    Fine by me--bring on lots of friends because the grub is good and the company is fine. It won't be "chili" long if we have a nice,toasty fire going!

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    Iris
  • nosurrender
    nosurrender Member Posts: 737
    edited August 2006
    Imagine Clarence Clemen's sax playing by the camfire echoing off the mountain lake??

    how close to heaven are we gonna get!

    I will go get more firewood!
  • bearlysane111
    bearlysane111 Member Posts: 592
    edited August 2009
    Don't know but think I sure wouldn't mind finding out. If you need firewood,you might ask Bruce to assist--looking at those arms he could sure carry his share.Whoa....

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    Iris
  • Naniam
    Naniam Member Posts: 586
    edited August 2006
    Sorry to arrive so late. I brought some help to widen the circle as we have lots of new sisters that will be joining us tomorrow. He has a pretty big spread of his own so he should be a big help. For those of you still up, this is Robert, Robert Redford. No, NS he isn't going to try any of his "horse whisperer" talents on your horse!! He'll be leaving at first dawn, so let him rest gals.

    My wagon is green and is covered in a red tulip quilt made by my Maw Little. My table is covered with a croched coverlet and my gown is fancy smocked by her too. Thought I would fix everyone her chicken and dumlings (Pennsylania German Style)tomorrow so I will need that big fat black cast iron pot. I can show off her crochet table coverlet when we eat. Marla, do you think some of us could join you on the hike; I can't go far but it is so lovely here. Peaceful and powerful place.

    I am going to have to put on a sweatshirt tonight. There is a touch of fall in the air; crisp and clear. If you listen closely you can hear the windchimes ever so softly and a soft breeze plays at your hair. The fire is brightly reflecting in the campsight tonight - I look at the flames and they are dancing; maybe before I arrived the girls did a healing dance by the fire and the fire has continued that dance. I have found this has been a magical place filled with love, compassion,strength and hope. Hundreds are here and more are coming because we have sisters carrying heavy loads. We do what comes naturally when one is hurting - we protect our sisters. We are like a wedding ring - a circle not to be broken, it has no beginning and no end - it is forever.

    Robin, Rhymee, Mena, Denise, Cheri, Marsha, Katz & Sara, Gwenn, Pennylane, Diane, Shellills, and new diagnosed Lisa, we hope you have found comfort in our wagon circle; that you have felt the love and the power of our prayers. We pray that you are stronger knowing we are here and that we care; that in the lonliness and darkness of the night when fears creep in, you know we are the friend beside you.

    Sleep well, grow stronger; The Force of the Sisterhood is standing watch as long as we are needed. Blessings to all sisters. This circle is strong and can take lots of wind, rain, snow and sleet, even stand against those that want this wagon circle to move on -not yet, we have much to do; we are still needed.

    The Force of the Sisterhood is on guard!!
  • JoJo
    JoJo Member Posts: 89
    edited August 2006
    Well I'm also ready for the night shift. Sounds like I made it just in time. NS, your chili is wonderful, as is your taste is music, ahem, or should I say musicians. I think I need some help getting some wood, maybe I could borrow Bruce for just a few minutes.

    Oh wow, Naniam you brought the horse whisperer, I don't know anything about whispering to horses but I'd be willing to learn, lol. Your making chicken and dumplings tomorrow......yum! Wow, I bet I've gained 10 pounds on this wagon trail, but it's okay, it's for a good cause.

    On a serious note, I hope that the wonderful sisters that we are circling are resting comfortably, and can feel how much they are loved. Hoping that they get great news soon.

    Love and Hugs,
    JoJo
  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 735
    edited August 2006

    Vicki - that was the song my x-DH and I danced to at our wedding. No wonder we are still great friends and nothing more. I do love Louis and that song.

  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 735
    edited August 2006

    Peggy - I was gonna say Marla is giving you some real competion, Hopefully one of you will always be able to provide us with those GREAT visuals.

  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 735
    edited August 2006
    Once again the latest one awake and posting. The retaurant business does this to you. I had to stop by, catch up and take over the watch for a while.
    I'm here watching over all of the sleepy-heads. Thinking of positive energy, good thoughts and peaceful prayers.
    Sleep well Sisters.
  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 735
    edited August 2006
    Did someone mention rain on the horizon?

    (Here Comes) That Rainy Day Feeling Again
    The Fortunes

    Here comes that rainy day feeling again,
    and soon my tears will be falling like rain...

    It always seems to be a Monday,
    Leftover memories of Sunday always spent with you.
    Before the clouds appeared, and took away my sunshine.

    Here comes that rainy day feeling again,
    and I'll be dreaming of you baby in vain.

    Your face is always on my mind, girl,
    I'm hoping you're soon gonna find, girl, your way back to me,
    'cause if you'll say you'll stay,
    the rainy days will go away...

    Here comes that rainy day feeling again,
    and soon my tears will be falling like rain
  • Mena
    Mena Member Posts: 263
    edited August 2006
    Ok, I'm no good at the "quote" thing but Naniam wrote:

    -- "Robin, Rhymee, Mena, Denise, Cheri, Marsha, Katz & Sara, Gwenn, Pennylane, Diane, Shellills, and new diagnosed Lisa, we hope you have found comfort in our wagon circle; that you have felt the love and the power of our prayers. We pray that you are stronger knowing we are here and that we care; that in the lonliness and darkness of the night when fears creep in, you know we are the friend beside you." --

    It's 4:20 am, and I'm still up having just been stricken with terror: As Namian put so perfectly, "the lonliness and darkness of night when fears creep in"...so here I am, and I do feel the love and it is overwhelming. You will all help me sleep tonight..well, today...

    The terror is partly due not only to progressing mets, but another lump that needs to be, well, you know how it goes...so I am petrified and I came down from my cushy hotel up yonder to hang with my girls hahahah....I brought the cheesecake my boyfriend brought me tonight to share with you.

    Thank you again for the love and prayers. I think I'm gonna skooch in with one of you, pssst...move over...you, there...with the gun...I need all the ammo I can get...let me in...Mena...xo
  • JoanofArdmore
    JoanofArdmore Member Posts: 19
    edited August 2006
    Oh Mena, it's me!Of course you must come in.Lie down, relax.We will guard you.Sleep, sleep, you are loved.There is ALWAYS someone here who cares about you, who will protect you.Four AM is L'heur de loup-the hour of the wolf.It is a very, very scarey time.You came to the right place.Please come whenever you want, there's always room for you!(Give the cheescake to the skinny girls!)Do you want some?Would you like milk, or noncaffinatd tea?Do you want to be closer to the fire, where the shadows arent ?
    I hope you can rest now.Rest well.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Member Posts: 2,728
    edited August 2006
    Early morning watch is on duty. Seems like I slept through alot of fun going on at the circle. But, Im awake now - warm coffee in hand. Im wrapped in my blanket. I made it for myself during all of my chemo treatments. So its keeping nice and warm - yes there is a nip of fall in the air.

    Its sort of nice sitting here. Its quiet. Gives me time to be thankful for having all of you as friends. Sending out powerful waves to calm all of you special ladies who are dealing with new lumps, chemo, reoccurance, etc. Not gonna let anything that even resembles cancer to break through this circle.

    My wagon is white with a big red cross. Im the medic lol. Here to take care of anyone that needs help. So please send all those tired boys to my tent. Please!

    Hot biscuits with chocolate gravy sounds awesome. Im gonna run down to the lake for a bit - need to wash up and feel like swimming naked. Shhhhh! Dont tell Peggy.

    And Mena. Im chasing that fear away with my iron cast skillet. You should be safe tonight.

    And darn, I missed having a coors with fancy. Maybe I will see her in the barns when she wakes up. Well, after the Coors, she might be getting up later.

    Sleep well all of you. Morning has just arrived and Im here to protect and serve.

    Nicki
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    edited August 2006
    I gots flap jacks sorgum an coffe ya can cut .

    Best ya be getting up fore the sun rises over them thar hills, all cepun mena a course, we'll let the youngin sleep fer awhile.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Member Posts: 2,728
    edited August 2006
    Oh yummy flap jacks I'll gather some berry
    Enjoying some friendship, makes me feel merry

    Maybe go to the barn and get some fresh cream
    Berries and whipped cream on flapjack now thats a dream

    And to my lost friend, who is reading today
    Good morning good morning, please dont go away

    Time to go. "Eating speaks louder than words."

    Nicki
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Member Posts: 2,728
    edited August 2006
    Oh my! Intruders are about. Im keeping watch. Not gonna let anything sneak in while my sisters are sleeping. It must be the smell of the flaps jacks drawing them close to our camp.

    Be well, stay strong, and dont give up.

    Nicki
  • Justine7
    Justine7 Member Posts: 2
    edited August 2006
    Sun's coming up in Texas. Looks like it's going to be another hot one. image
    Take care!

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