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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-01-05....Another Finest Play Day
Mama_Bear
Posted on 06/01/2005 12:10:18 AM PDT by Mama_Bear
A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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Yes, FRiends, it's another Finest "Play Day"!
We should be visiting another state today, but the 'Finest Tour Bus' is in the shop for repairs (again!). So, we will be staying home and having a play day instead.For those of you who have your heart set on traveling, you are welcome to re-visit any or all of our Finest states below..... :-)
...the rest of us will stay here and
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Being 8 Years Old Again
I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an 8 year-old again.
- I want to go to McDonald's and think that it's a four star restaurant.
- I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and make a sidewalk with rocks.
- I want to think M&Ms are better than money because you can eat them.
- I want to lie under a big oak tree and run a lemonade stand with my friends on a hot summer's day.
- I want to return to a time when life was simple. When all you knew were colors, multiplication tables, and nursery rhymes, but that didn't bother you, because you didn't know what you didn't know and you didn't care. All you knew was to be happy because you were blissfully unaware of all the things that should make you worried or upset.
- I want to think the world is fair. That everyone is honest and good.
- I want to believe that anything is possible.
- I want to be oblivious to the complexities of life and be overly excited by the little things again.
- I want to live simple again. I don't want my day to consist of computer crashes, mountains of paperwork, depressing news, how to survive more days in the month than there is money in the bank, doctor bills, gossip, illness, and loss of loved ones.
- I want to believe in the power of smiles, hugs, a kind word, truth, justice, peace, dreams, the imagination, mankind, and making angels in the snow.
So, here's my checkbook and my car-keys, my credit card bills and my 401K statements. I am officially resigning from adulthood. And if you want to discuss this further, you'll have to catch me first, 'cause...
"Tag! You're it!"
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And have a wonderful Wednesday!
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To: Mama_Bear
Here is my contribution, can I join in
81
posted on
06/01/2005 11:28:25 AM PDT
by
snugs
(An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME)
To: DollyCali
.....but since I joined FRee Republic 2 years ago I have destroyed.. totally beyond use...7 very good/expensive cooking pots. Oh, my goodness! I'd say you are probably right, it must be Jim's fault. If not his, then it would have to be John's. LOL
Ummmmm.......maybe you could move your computer into the kitchen? It might help with multi-tasking. ;-)
82
posted on
06/01/2005 11:29:13 AM PDT
by
Mama_Bear
(Lori)
To: Pippin; snugs; All
How do you do good friend"Pippin"thank you"snugs"
This is Jon Anderson/Vangelis
"I'LL FIND MY WAY HOME (Jon Anderson/Vangelis)"
"You ask me where to begin
Am I so lost in my sin
You ask me where did I fall
I'll say I can't tell you when
But if my spirit is lost
How will I find what is near
Don't question I'm not alone
Somehow I'll find my way home
My sun shall rise in the east
So shall my heart be at peace
And if you're asking me when
I'll say it starts at the end
You know your will to be free
Is matched with love secretly
And talk will alter your prayer
Somehow you'll find you are there.
Your friend is close by your side
And speaks in far ancient tongue
A seasons wish will come true
All seasons begin with you
One world we all come from
One world we melt into one
Just hold my hand and we're there
Somehow we're going somewhere
Somehow we're going somewhere
[interlude]
You ask me where to begin
Am I so lost in my sin
You ask me where did I fall
I'll say I can't tell you when
But if my spirit is strong
I know it can't be long
No questions I'm not alone
Somehow I'll find my way home
Somehow I'll find my way home
Somehow I'll find my way home
Somehow I'll find my way home"
http://www.engelen.demon.nl/odyssey-the-collection.htm#FIND
Thank you all
83
posted on
06/01/2005 11:31:22 AM PDT
by
anonymoussierra
(In te credo, in te spero, te amo, te adoro, beata Trinitas unus Deus)
To: fivekid
Am I being selfish?yes, but it's okay to be selfish in cases like this. You want him to do what he feels he must do, but you know how much you will miss him and how much you will fear for his safety. You wouldn't be human if you didn't want him close and safe. Yep, selfish. I would be too. God bless you and your BIL.
84
posted on
06/01/2005 11:33:03 AM PDT
by
WVNan
To: DollyCali
WOW! YOU hit the nail on the head.
that is exactly what it is.
LiL Bro.... yep.
Thank-You for your kind reply.
85
posted on
06/01/2005 11:36:41 AM PDT
by
fivekid
( STOP THE WORLD!!!!! I wanna get off.........)
To: DollyCali; All
![](http://www.wtv-zone.com/IrishRose/images2/Pink-flowers.jpg)
Thank you all
86
posted on
06/01/2005 11:38:33 AM PDT
by
anonymoussierra
(In te credo, in te spero, te amo, te adoro, beata Trinitas unus Deus)
To: snugs
Ohhhh.........cheddar snacks. I love them! Of course, you can play!!
87
posted on
06/01/2005 11:40:47 AM PDT
by
Mama_Bear
(Lori)
To: Mama_Bear
Yes, the dessert fondue was the best.
It's good to be 8. In God's eyes, we are.
To: DollyCali
To: Mama_Bear
88% Does that mean I'm a genius?
90
posted on
06/01/2005 11:45:09 AM PDT
by
WVNan
To: WVNan
88% Does that mean I'm a genius? Yes, that and that you followed the directions - which I didn't.
Anyone who knows me knows that one of my bad habits is that I tend to skim as I read. I deserved a big fat goose egg. :-(
91
posted on
06/01/2005 11:50:48 AM PDT
by
Mama_Bear
(Lori)
To: Mama_Bear
whoopsie..
:)
well, I brought m & m's & ate them instead. I think I will eat your carmel corn also...
I collected a large group of bulbs a few days ago that washed down a several hundred foot embankment. I am guessing about 40 or so.. large & some with bulbetts.. I think they are jonquils.. Need to clean house but really want to do yard work instead. Inside I just gravitate to computer!!!
92
posted on
06/01/2005 11:53:59 AM PDT
by
DollyCali
("Thank you for your ANSWERS". POTUS to press at end of Presser 28April05)
To: Mama_Bear; snugs; JustAmy; FreeTheHostages; All
93
posted on
06/01/2005 12:00:11 PM PDT
by
DollyCali
("Thank you for your ANSWERS". POTUS to press at end of Presser 28April05)
To: snugs; FreeTheHostages
I love chocolate fondue Cafe Uno in London do a wonderful one. The Melting Pot does the entire meal as a fondue. I sure wish there was one closer to home. They are a chain, but the closest one to us is about 5 hours away in Sacramento.
Did I tell you, FRee, that I was so impressed with the The Melting Pot that I gave my son a gift certificate for dinner for two there on his birthday? Problem is, the closest Melting Pot to him is about three hours away and in order to get reservations he says he has to call about a week ahead....so he hasn't used it yet.
They just can't handle the demand and they are building them as fast as they can.
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posted on
06/01/2005 12:00:54 PM PDT
by
Mama_Bear
(Lori)
To: Mama_Bear
LOL, re: Melting Pot. I saw snugs' question, but missed the post where she picked it up. I was thinking, "America is the Melting Pot." I couldn't believe that she didn't know that. :)
95
posted on
06/01/2005 12:02:01 PM PDT
by
WVNan
To: anonymoussierra
Hi Sara.. gorgeous flowers & I LOVE Vangelis.. Chariots of Fire etc.surely a lot different from John Williams (who I like also)..
well, since I cannot decide between working outdoors & Indoors I think I will take a nap
96
posted on
06/01/2005 12:04:08 PM PDT
by
DollyCali
("Thank you for your ANSWERS". POTUS to press at end of Presser 28April05)
To: Mama_Bear
lol, stop it, you're making me hungry!
To: FreeTheHostages
Me too. It's lunch time. I'll be back later. See ya'.
98
posted on
06/01/2005 12:06:15 PM PDT
by
Mama_Bear
(Lori)
To: Mama_Bear
Those of us old enough, remember having the Fondue dinner parties.. good wine with Beef fondue in oil (used tenderloin); vegetables in broth; shrimp/cut lobster in seasoned oil; homemade bread in herb/cheese fondue; strawberries, marshmallows etc in chocolate rum fondue... Everyone was so full & meals lasted so long & so much laughter. I now use my old fondue pot like a crock pot. I recall having six pots. we were on admirals staff in Panama & were the junior most officers on staff.. fun to try to keep up with those more senior with paid staff & much more $$$. But no kids, minimal expenses.. why not?
99
posted on
06/01/2005 12:09:32 PM PDT
by
DollyCali
("Thank you for your ANSWERS". POTUS to press at end of Presser 28April05)
To: anonymoussierra
Thanks for posting the lyrics to this song, This is one of my favorites.
100
posted on
06/01/2005 12:11:23 PM PDT
by
Pippin
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