A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....08-17-05....A Finest OH and WV Adventure! Part II

Mama_Bear, JustAmy, Dutchess, WVNan, DollyCali, PrissyMissy, Babychick

[DollyCali]

A Killer Gift!

The couple had been debating the purchase of a new auto for weeks --
he wanted a new truck, she wanted a fast little sport car so she
could zip around town...

He would probably have settled on any beat up old truck, however,
everything SHE seemed to like was way out of their price range.

"Look!" she said. I want something that goes from 0 to 200 in 4
seconds or less. And my birthday is coming up. You could surprise
me." So, for her birthday, he bought her a new bathroom scale.

Services are pending.

[DollyCali]

What would we do without WD40 - a girls best friend LOL

and duct tape! I duct taped a CDRW (2nd one) into one of my computers. When My friend did some work on it a few weeks ago, he groaned. Replace tape with screws.

I love duct tape.. what is the old saying..

it moves and shouldn't - use duct tape.
If it should move & doesn't use WD40

Break over.. I suspect the next break will be bubbly with Lori's tale...of many cities

[Mama_Bear]

Okay, it's my turn now to share a few of my thoughts about our trip.....

There were so many memorable highlights during our trip to Ohio and West Virginia, I barely know where to begin. Most have already been shared by Amy, Dutchess, Nan, Dolly, PrissyMissy and Babychick, but a couple high points have not yet been mentioned and definitely should be.

For me, getting to see WVNan's church was a real treat. Now, each and every Sunday morning I will be able to picture our Nan giving the sermon and ministering to her parishioners here at this pretty little white church on a hill in beautiful Point Pleasant, West Virginia. I have no doubt, this scenario and recollection of visiting her church will make me smile for many a Sunday to come. :-)






A second highpoint of our visit was getting to meet Nan's talented son, Roy, and his wife and their precious little girl, Emma.


I thoroughly enjoyed Nan's tour of Roy's studio and the opportunity to chat with him about the ups and downs of running a photography business.


We also got a chance to hear some of Roy's music. Unfortunately, we didn't get to hear him play live, but Nan showed us a video of one of his past performances with his group "Idletymes". She also sent me home with a cd of his music so I could upload it and share it with all of you.

This is one of her favorites, "Talk About Suffering", a haunting Gospel song featuring Roy playing the fiddle. It is a large MP3 file and will take a while to download, but I promise you, it is well worth the wait.

Click on the graphic below.

(I photographed this pretty West Virginia
country road through the car windshield
near FReeper Its_Me_KET's home.)


My sincere thanks to Mr. and Mrs. WVNan for their warm hospitality, to the people at the Camp Meeting who welcomed us like family into their fold, to scubachick and Babychick for joining us in Point Pleasant and sharing this adventure with me, to DollyCali for going above and beyond in planning a wonderful picnic get-together for us and to Molly Pitcher, OhioWFan, DrDeb, boxerblues, dubyaismypresident and Commiewatcher for joining us. I enjoyed meeting each of you.

And, to my dear sistah dutchess, thank you for a lovely day at the zoo. What can I say? You are exactly as I expected you to be - sweet, sweet, sweet! I never had a sister, but if I had one, I would want her to be just like you! :-)

And, last but definitely not least, thank you, JustAmy and PrissyMissy, for inviting me to tag along on this adventure. It was wonderful, from beginning to end!

[Kitty Mittens]

That's Wonderful that you will be Closer to your Church, and I Hope Everything Goes Well! Our Lord Bless you and your New Home!

I have DSL Here where I am Now, but on the Weekends, I have Dial Up at my Ranch, and it's very Slow!

(((((((Dolly)))))))! I'll be Looking Forward to the Thread Starring our sweet FRiend!

[GretchenM]

I don't have room on the writing desk (serving as PC desk) to set up my sound system, so I am going to have to wait to enjoy web cast / video clips, but am really looking forward to that, as well. woooHoooOOOOO

[Mama_Bear]

Hi GretchenM! I can sure feel your excitement over your high speed connection. LOL! I can understand it completely. I remember dial-up and NEVER want to go back there again.

Welcome and happy to have your here today!

[GretchenM]

Looks like y'all had a great time. Perfect weather, too.

[OESY]

I just caught your posting about the birthday girl. Very funny. It was a joke, right?

[Victoria Delsoul]

Lovely pictures, Lorie. Thanks.

Hope everyone is having a good time.

[Mama_Bear]

Oh, and, of course, my sincere thank you to you also, KET, for letting us pet and ohhhhh and ahhhhhhh over your cute animals. What a beautiful home you have in such an idylic setting!

[Mama_Bear]

Lovely pictures, Lorie. Thanks. Hope everyone is having a good time.

Thanks. Hugs back to you, Victoria. Hope all is well in your world. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dutchess; Aquamarine; DollyCali, and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

Please keep these FReepers
and their loved ones in your prayers.

Maigrey...............................cousin ladtx......................................2 sons scubachick.......................husband gator girl..........................husband severa................husband, brother LBGA.........................................son Hostel...................................cousin SpookBrat..........................nephew Himyar......................................son boxerblues............................2 sons the piper....................................son sheeza...............................husband kemathen7.......................husband Diver Dave..............nephew, niece deadhead.............................cousin JimRobinson................2 nephews Armymarinemom...............3 sons Darheel.................................niece dixie sass............................nephew Diver Dave..............niece, nephew BeAllYouCanBe.......................son AgThorn...............................2 sons kneezles.....................................son The Mayor..............................niece ValerieUSA...........................2 sons StarCMC............................brother TexKat........................son, stepson Spruce.............................daughter ODC-GIRL....................active duty Dubya.................................nephew Donaeus.............................nephew SunflowerGal.................grandson katykelly...................................son Repubmommy...................brother Lakeside...............................2 sons philman_36....................2 nephews Veloxherc.....................active duty mrstank............................husband WVNan........................friend's son american_ranger......................son AF_Blue........................active duty lula.................................son-in-law auboy....................................cousin jamaly.....................brother-in-law Leofl...........................................son wingnutx......................active duty chena.........................................son LakeLady............................nephew LUV W........................................son cjk.................................active duty misty4jc............................husband mhking................................cousin The Mayor.................friend’s son Bykrbayb...................................son Colorado Slim...................nephew sneakers...................................son ariamne...........................2 cousins nelibeli...............................nephew Alouette.....................................son CGblue..........................active duty bigghurtt........................active duty Palladin.............................grandson Skimask.....................................son Gonzo...........................friend's son Its_me_K.E.T.............................son Socratic................................nephew veeceeque........................active duty Jemian.........................................son

OhioWfan.....................................son mystery-ak....................son, husband Gogrammy............................grandson Inspectorette..................................son Blessed American..................nephew Slip18......................................nephew anniegetyourgun...................nephew Pippin.......................niece’s husband Doug from Upland............son-in-law weldgophardline...........brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.................cousin WaterDragon...............SIL,grandson BeforeISleep..................................son Consort...................2 daughters, SIL Warrior Nurse............. ...active duty SK1 Thurman.................active duty David Osborne.................active duty fc2tomschermuly.............active duty bkwells.............................active duty LongCut...........................active duty Trish.................................active duty LadyX..................................grandson fawn796..................................nephew Homeschoolmama................nephew Tiffee4Bob..........................boyfriend Atomic Conspiracy .......half-brother Atomic Conspiracy ....niece, nephew MozartLover...................son, nephew visualops...................................cousin thumperusn.......................active duty cookcounty.....................................son RoseinRoseBear....cousin’s husband Conspiracy Guy................2 nephews MrsMike31...........................husband Notwithstanding..............active duty Q6-God/twin brother.......active duty eaglesiniowa.................................son spotbust1...............................husband Don Simmons..................active duty bjcintennessee..................son, niece campfollower............................fiance Ladysmith......nephew, friend’s son Painter...................................nephew ProudAFDad................................son MontanaCowgirlCop...........brother Katydidnt.....................................son Old Sarge........................active duty tina07............son-in-law and friend Hope and Glory............................son Tapatio................................2 nephews ak_daddoo................................nephew SilentServiceCPOWife.....husband Walkenfree...2 G’sons, G’daughter Walkenfree......................3 nephews Zechariah_8_13.........brotherinlaw Zechariah_8_13....................cousin DirtyHarryY2K...................daughter DirtyHarryY2K...................soninlaw El Gato....................................nephew frankiep...........................active duty MississippyMuddy.................sister MississippyMuddy.........2 nephews kimmie7................................brother Kramster..............................stepson jkphoto..................................nephew JRios1968.......................active duty freema............................son, nephew

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hi Lorie. I'm doing well, thanks.

Right now, I'm enjoying the first day of my 2 weeks break before next classes start.

I haven't seen Amy around, is she OK?

[luvie]

What a beautiful way to present the story of your trip. I kinda felt like I was there with ya! It must have been so much fun!

[luvie]

LOL! That would be what would happen to my hubby if he ever did any thing that dumb!

[luvie]

LOL! That would be what would happen to my hubby if he ever did any thing that dumb!

[Mama_Bear]

I haven't seen Amy around, is she OK?

I've been wondering where she is too. She had doctor's appointments, but I think that was yesterday. I'm sure she's okay. Hopefully, she will show up soon. :-)

Enjoy your break. Make it count. They pass by all too soon. LOL.

[Mama_Bear]

I kinda felt like I was there with ya!

That is the best compliment! Thanks, LUV.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Make it count. They pass by all too soon.

I know, time just flies.

Hey, Amy, say hello sometime, lol. Hope you're doing OK.

[snugs]

Good evening Kitty hugs to you to