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The Hobbit Hole XXVI - Home is behind, the world ahead
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Posted on 12/11/2005 8:37:40 AM PST by HairOfTheDog

Welcome to The Hobbit Hole!

Home is behind, the world ahead

New verse:

Upon the hearth the fire is red,
Beneath the roof there is a bed;
But not yet weary are our feet,
Still round the corner we may meet
A sudden tree or standing stone
That none have seen but we alone.
Tree and flower and leaf and grass,
Let them pass! Let them pass!
Hill and water under sky,
Pass them by! Pass them by!

Still round the corner there may wait
A new road or a secret gate,
And though we pass them by today,
Tomorrow we may come this way
And take the hidden paths that run
Towards the Moon or to the Sun.
Apple, thorn, and nut and sloe,
Let them go! Let them go!
Sand and stone and pool and dell,
Fare you well! Fare you well!

Home is behind, the world ahead,
And there are many paths to tread
Through shadows to the edge of night,
Until the stars are all alight.
Then world behind and home ahead,
We’ll wander back to home and bed.
Mist and twilight, cloud and shade,
Away shall fade! Away shall fade!
Fire and lamp, and meat and bread,
And then to bed! And then to bed!

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To: HairOfTheDog

FWIW, I was hired back in the 70's to pull the Miami Herald float with my old K 5 Blazer in the Orange Bowl Parade. I kept it in 4WD low range on the streets of Miami for the entire parade with no ill effect. I know you are not supposed to be able to do this, but it seemed to work OK.


3,221 posted on 12/31/2005 6:16:58 AM PST by Sam Cree (absolute reality) - "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one." Albert Einstein)
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To: Sam Cree

Sam, so sorry to hear about Jeanne's condition but glad to hear that she is recuperating at the farm under your care. Prayers for healing and comfort. OB & LSA


3,222 posted on 12/31/2005 6:31:55 AM PST by osagebowman ((Help us support our troops! - http://freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net/))
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To: Sam Cree
I think she'll be OK, but am still worried

Goodness gracious! Prayers and well wishes are most certainly on the way!

3,223 posted on 12/31/2005 6:44:09 AM PST by Lil'freeper (HAPPY NEW YEAR!!)
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To: Sam Cree

Gosh Sam, I was wondering where you were but I had hoped you were just off doing something fun!

Prayers for Jeanne, it sounds like it's been awful and I hope she's soon better!


3,224 posted on 12/31/2005 6:57:33 AM PST by HairOfTheDog (Join the Hobbit Hole Troop Support - http://freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net/ 1,000 knives and counting!)
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To: Sam Cree

Oh wow, Sam... prayers up for Jeanne. And for you too... in a difficult time. Hang in there. :-)


3,225 posted on 12/31/2005 6:59:49 AM PST by Ramius (Buy blades for war fighters: freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net --> 1000 knives and counting!)
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To: Sam Cree

(((Sam)))

Prayers up!

Tell Jeanne I hope she's back to rights soon. And let me know if you need anything at all! I'm great at running errands. :-D


3,226 posted on 12/31/2005 7:11:06 AM PST by RMDupree (HHD: Join the Hobbit Hole Troop Support - http://freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net/)
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To: All

Well, I'm off to buy a tire. :-/

Might as well get the brakes done while I'm there. ~sigh~


3,227 posted on 12/31/2005 7:13:08 AM PST by RMDupree (HHD: Join the Hobbit Hole Troop Support - http://freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net/)
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To: Sam Cree; RMDupree

Sam,

You and Jeanne are in my prayers.

If I'm reading this right, you're still in Virginia. I'm FReepmailing you my phone numbers again. Don't hesitate to call if there is anything I can do.

Corin


3,228 posted on 12/31/2005 7:19:06 AM PST by Corin Stormhands
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To: Sam Cree

Prayers up!


3,229 posted on 12/31/2005 7:36:12 AM PST by Overtaxed
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To: osagebowman

Oil change....check!

Gasoline....check!

Almost ready for the First.


3,230 posted on 12/31/2005 7:37:09 AM PST by Overtaxed
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To: Overtaxed

Tire Pressure ? (check the spare, too.)

Washer Fluid Level?

Coolant Level?

Almost ready for the first. :-)


3,231 posted on 12/31/2005 8:09:06 AM PST by osagebowman ((Help us support our troops! - http://freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net/))
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To: osagebowman

They're supposed to check all that stuff!


3,232 posted on 12/31/2005 8:10:37 AM PST by Overtaxed
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To: RMDupree

Rotsaruck! :-)

Dang... reminds me... gotta get an oilchange.


3,233 posted on 12/31/2005 8:35:37 AM PST by Ramius (Buy blades for war fighters: freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net --> 1000 knives and counting!)
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To: Sam Cree

Oh dear, Sam! What a hard thing to have happen, especially this time of year!

I'll be praying for her, Sam - please give her our best wishes!


3,234 posted on 12/31/2005 8:47:41 AM PST by RosieCotton
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To: whomever
I gotta tell you what is so darn cute. Big'ol is in the kitchen cooking up his first batch of beer. Him and his dog. Total cuteness.
3,235 posted on 12/31/2005 8:48:23 AM PST by Lil'freeper (HAPPY NEW YEAR!!)
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To: osagebowman

Finished TheMorningWalk....knocked all the mud off muh shoes.


3,236 posted on 12/31/2005 8:51:24 AM PST by Overtaxed
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To: Lil'freeper

Aaaahhh... a man, his dog, and his beer.

[snif]


3,237 posted on 12/31/2005 8:52:10 AM PST by Ramius (Buy blades for war fighters: freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net --> 1000 knives and counting!)
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To: Lil'freeper

Awww! You guys make a cute couple! ;-)

My Dad brews, too. I think he's kinda cute in his own way...but I *might* be biased.

Is he using a kit to start out with?


3,238 posted on 12/31/2005 8:54:14 AM PST by RosieCotton
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To: Ramius

Itsuh beautiful thing...


3,239 posted on 12/31/2005 8:54:46 AM PST by RosieCotton
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To: Sam Cree

It probably worked OK because it was mostly straight and you're goin' slow. I just don't think you want to do that all the time :~D


3,240 posted on 12/31/2005 9:11:14 AM PST by HairOfTheDog (Join the Hobbit Hole Troop Support - http://freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net/ 1,000 knives and counting!)
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