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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

Posted on 08/17/2005 12:11:10 AM PDT by Mama_Bear



A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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Leading up to the arrival of my expected guests (FRiends) from California/North Carolina, my time was consumed with our annual Union Camp Meeting at the Union United Methodist Campground, where it has been held since 1921.



It has roots in homecomings which began in 1896 in the same community. The last Sunday of Camp Meeting we hold the annual picnic. So, Mama_Bear, JustAmy and PrissyMissy arrived on that Sunday (July 24th.)



They wanted to attend the picnic and the last night of Camp Meeting. It would be an unusual cultural experience for them. Scubachick and Babychick didn't arrive from N.C. in time (well, actually they did arrive in time if she had known how to find the campground).

The covered dish picnic was just the beginning
of a week of good eating.



The meeting was filled with good music....




and good preaching.




The girls seemed to appreciate being there, in spite of the heat.



PrissyMissy got to go with the other children to Children's Camp. They had a weinie and marshmallow roast and sang lots of songs. Notice that the flag was ever present so that they could recite the pledge of allegiance.



Monday morning meant a real West Virginia breakfast of sausage gravy, biscuits and homefries, cooked by Mr. WVNan. (My FRiends soon realized that Nan doesn't cook).



After breakfast we tried for some local sightseeing, but found the heat to be daunting with the children. We stopped by the Riverfront park and drove by the outside of a couple of museums and historical markers. We did take time to stop by the antique/craft mall, where Mama_Bear and Scubachick sneaked around behind my back and bought me the Westmoreland sugar bowl and creamer that I have coveted for months, but refused to pay so much for. Thank you again. When did you say you were coming back? We also dropped by to see the Mothman.



Tuesday, which was even hotter, we went to breakfast at Bob Evans Farm Restaurant which is the original Bob Evans Restaurant near Rio Grande University. There JustAmy and Mama_Bear got their first taste of Grits. The consensus was, "Not too bad, but sort of bland."


I don't think they were a big hit as further offers were rejected. So I ate them with gusto. Afterward we stopped by son's studio so Mama_Bear could see the mess. She claims that a certain other photographer she knows maintains a similar mess. I guess that was supposed to make me feel better.


We took a ride out into the country to visit the West Virginia State Farm Museum. Missy contemplated what school was like in the old one-room schoolhouse, and saw the huge stuffed horse.


She also got to see some live horses, cows, goats and chickens. Everyone agreed that the church was small by today's standard.



Tuesday evening JustAmy treated all of us to a special meal at the 4-star restaurant just a block down the street from our house.


Wednesday morning JustAmy and PrissyMissy left to return to Ohio to visit with friends. Mama_Bear and Scubachick and Babychick took off for parts unknown to spend two days poking around the hills of West Virginia.


The three wanderers returned on Thursday evening. I think that may have been when Mama_Bear destroyed the shower, or maybe it was Friday morning. That morning we went to Bob Evans in Gallipolis, OH for breakfast, and then went to Wally World. It was there that I caught Mama_Bear choosing a shower attachment that looked suspiciously like the one in my guest bathroom. She was actually trying to get a new one to replace the one she destroyed and install it without ever telling me. HA! What subterfuge! Well, she was properly chastised. I made her install the new one.


We spent a laid-back Friday evening after a second trip by the studio to show Mama_Bear that It's_me_K.E.T. and I had cleaned it up on Thursday. Then we took some back roads to K.E.T.'s country home. Enjoyed seeing her baby ducks, rabbits, goats and dog.


Early up on Saturday morning. Said goodbye to Scubachick and Babychick and sent them off toward N.C. Mr. WVNan was happy to drive Mama_Bear, K.E.T. and me to Circleville, OH, where we were to meet up with Amy and Missy at the White Castle. He would drive to L.A. for the chance to eat some of those White Castle Sliders. Mama_Bear had never eaten one so she got a couple to sample. Next thing we know she's back in line buying two more.....with onion chips. K.E.T. seems amused for some reason. Perhaps she is recalling the time we took her for her first sliders.


Amy and Missy soon arrived and they also ate Sliders (Did dutchess wonder why you were not hungry at lunch?). Then it was time to say goodbye. It was sad to see them go, and I was in a blue funk for two or three days. I needed my Babychick fix and hugs from my new Sistahs. I have an angel hanging beside my computer that Amy gave me. I have a beautiful tray and a card that Scubachick actually made with her two talented hands, along with a glass kiss (not forgetting her contribution to the Westmoreland glass), and I have a sweet little bear sitting on my computer shelf to remind me of my Sistah, Mama_Bear.


What a wonderful experience to meet and spend so much time with some of the people that I've loved for years. Just as it was with my trip to meet my Sistah, Maggie in S.C., it was one of the sweetest times I can recall in recent years. Thank you all for coming and for all the gifts. You shouldn't have, but I treasure them all (even the shower attachment).






I'm excited about seeing a new state,
even if it isn't Hawaii.

The camp meeting was awesome.
We sang songs, roasted
hot dogs and marshmallows.
I met lots of nice young people.


Oh No!
Someone please save me from the Mothman!


Auntie Nan showed me an old school house.
She even let me try a desk.


The newest FReeper chapter holds a meeting.
We vote to have another meeting next year.
Maybe in Hawaii!







Point Pleasant, West Virginia!
We're here. Mama_Bear is a great navigator.


After a very moving camp revival meeting,
WVNan gets a hug and a thank you from Lori.


When you order breakfast in West Virginia,
you get grits.
Mama_Bear is ready to try anything, once.


She is not impressed!! :)


We've had a wonderful time on this adventure,
but we are ready to head home.
We are taking beautiful memories with us.


You made our visit one to remember.






My mom told me we were going on a road trip to see our favorite Auntie. I'm always up for a new adventure, so I packed some formula and diapers and we took off. When we got to Point Pleasant, not only did we get to see Auntie, but I got a new Grammy (WVNan) and Grampy (Mr. WVNan), another fave auntie (JustAmy) and a great new cousin (PrissyMissy). Grammy and Grampy could not have been more gracious and hospitable! Their home is lovely and we felt right at home!


Our first morning there, my new Grampy made everyone but me a "real West Virginia breakfast". Do you believe it-they made me eat squash and rice cereal while they chowed down on potatoes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, coffee, the whole works! Being little isn't easy, I tell you! Thank goodness for PrissyMissy, though! She kept me company and took good care of me! I just love her!


We got to tour around Point Pleasant, then Auntie Bear, mommy and I took off for parts unknown. We saw beautiful works of art at Tamarack,


lovely countryside, and we ventured into Hatfield-McCoy territory! I couldn't believe it!! What if we got caught up in the feud?? I'm 8 months old! How can I defend myself?!?!?!


We escaped unscathed from the mountains, though! The whole trip was just great-I got to meet a whole new set of relatives, all my freeper and West Virginia family members! The best people in the whole world! Grammy Nan even gave me piano lessons!


All of this traveling and meeting new people was great fun, but very tiring for a baby girl. After my nap, I'm sure I'll be ready for more adventures!








One last chance for a get together so nearby was NOT to be missed. Amy & Lori were returning home a week from the Stan Hywet Picnic/tour. Whoever could, would meet for lunch at Max & Erma’s at the airport. Those that could included: PrissyMissy; Just Amy; Mama_bear; Dutchess & DollyCali.

Hey, the first time three of the “Sistah’s” had “face to faced” ~ and Here We Be: Mama_Bear; Dutchess; DollyCali


Surprise… again Amy & Lori were not too hungry because they had a short time prior had lunch at four star White Castle !!





Well, actually, there is a little more....
MamaBear hasn't shared her "MamaBear Sez" yet.
I will post it later today. This post is
already way too long as it is.
(My apologies to those with dial-up connections.)



06-28-05 HALL OF FAME #12

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

08-15-05 Military Monday
08-16-05 A Finest OH and WV
Adventure Part I

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To: LadyX
Ahhh ..... there's my sweet Maggie.

Would you believe that MamaBear and JustAmy would not let me go on their adventure? Now, I would have caused no trouble at all.

Amy let me out of the woodshed long enough to look at the pitchers.

((( Maggie )))


261 posted on 08/17/2005 9:11:48 PM PDT by JustAmy (Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)
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To: JustAmy
Wasn't that one of the first things you said to me Amy? "I left JustFrank at home."

Sorry bout that Frank. I think you would have fit in just fine here in WV.

262 posted on 08/17/2005 9:14:23 PM PDT by WVNan
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To: WVNan

LOL

Yep ..... he didn't have the dough for airfare and I wouldn't buy him a ticket. :)


263 posted on 08/17/2005 9:16:55 PM PDT by JustAmy (Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)
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To: All; Finest FRiends; WVNan; Diver Dave; snugs; dutchess; Billie; Aquamarine; LadyX; JustAmy; ...
Okay, I am posting some photos then will say good night. It's been another LONG day!

West Virginia through a windshield.











Didn't take time to vignette them or crop them, just resized them down to posting size. Too tired to mess with them further.

Love you all. It was a fun day. God's blessing on each and every one of you!

Good night, sweet dreams.

264 posted on 08/17/2005 9:26:19 PM PDT by Mama_Bear (My heroes wear camouflage!)
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To: JustAmy

Shame on you for keeping poor Frank locked in the shed at home. You could have brought him in a trunk or duffel bag.


265 posted on 08/17/2005 9:28:12 PM PDT by WVNan
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To: Mama_Bear
Nighty night, Lori. Good job, thanks.
266 posted on 08/17/2005 9:29:19 PM PDT by Victoria Delsoul
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To: Mama_Bear

Just beautiful like they were. Felt like I was cruisin' down the road with you! Thanks for sharing them and all the other stories. You guys had a wonderful, once-in-a-lifetime visit. I hope to meet some FReepers next spring. Hope we have that much fun.


267 posted on 08/17/2005 9:30:41 PM PDT by luvie (A BAD DAY FOR THE DIMS IS A GOOD DAY FOR THE COUNTRY!!!!!! GET CINDY OUTTA CRAWFORD!)
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To: Mama_Bear; JustAmy
Lori, thank you sooooooo much for all the hard work you did on these threads. We owe you....big time. It was a fun experience from the git-go. Amy and Missy, thank you for the opportunity to meet with all of you. It was a very special time for us and one that we will recall with pleasure for the rest of our lives. You all are the best. Good night and God bless.

Nan

268 posted on 08/17/2005 9:31:48 PM PDT by WVNan
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To: JustAmy; WVNan
Praise be!! My darling JustFrank is here!!

Thank yew, Amy, thank yew..:))

I so very much enjoyed reading about all your experiences on The Journey, and those of PrissyMissy - yes, Nan is a beautiful person, as is her Jack. I'd love to listen to their sermons!

269 posted on 08/17/2005 9:33:11 PM PDT by LadyX ((( To God be all praise and honor and glory -- )))
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To: LadyX

Nighty night dear Sistah. Rest well under God's wings.


270 posted on 08/17/2005 9:42:01 PM PDT by WVNan
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To: WVNan

Good night, Sistah Nan...blessings to you and Jack.


271 posted on 08/17/2005 9:43:52 PM PDT by LadyX ((( To God be all praise and honor and glory -- )))
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To: Mama_Bear

Whoa, there, bear! I believe a more accurate description of the incident would state that you walked out of the bathroom and emphatically told me and I quote, "WE need to go to Walmart!" LOL


272 posted on 08/17/2005 10:04:47 PM PDT by scubachick ((aka Mama_Bear's niece bear))
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To: Kitty Mittens

Babychick is asleep right now, but she has allowed me as her private secretary to say thank you for the compliment. We think she is pretty adorable as well!


273 posted on 08/17/2005 10:10:44 PM PDT by scubachick ((aka Mama_Bear's niece bear))
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To: WVNan; Mama_Bear

Oh, a bathroom fetish?!?!?!?! THAT is hysterical! I am laughing so hard I am feverish!


274 posted on 08/17/2005 10:21:57 PM PDT by scubachick ((aka Mama_Bear's niece bear))
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To: scubachick; WVNan
Hey, scubachick.......there's only one person who could drag this dog tired bear back to this thread, and she just arrived!!!

a more accurate description of the incident would state that you walked out of the bathroom and emphatically told me and I quote, "WE need to go to Walmart!" LOL

That is true......and THEN we proceeded to hatch a plan for sneaking out without Nan. Problem is, it didn't work. LOL.

Hey, I was just about to e-mail your husband in Iraq to find out if you had arrived in SD safely. LOL. I am assuming that you did. Now I can sleep tonight. :-)

275 posted on 08/17/2005 10:28:50 PM PDT by Mama_Bear (My heroes wear camouflage!)
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To: scubachick; WVNan
Oh, a bathroom fetish?!?!?!?! THAT is hysterical! I am laughing so hard I am feverish!

LOL!! Yeah, I'm laughing my socks off too....NOT!

Is it not bad enough that my fondness for Margaritas follows me wherever I go, now I have to deal with THIS??? LOL.

Good night again, you two. THIS time I really am leaving. There is NOTHING that can lure me back here tonight. Not even a Margarita. I am done in. :-)

HUGS!!

276 posted on 08/17/2005 10:35:14 PM PDT by Mama_Bear (My heroes wear camouflage!)
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To: Mama_Bear; WVNan

Yes, I am safely in San Diego. The shuttle picked up babychick and I at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday and we flew to L.A. Didn't get down to San Diego until Tuesday night and by then I had been up for almost 36 hours with about 3 hours of sleep. Today we were running around, so as usual I am a day late and a dollar short on the threads, but did want to let you all know how much I loved them! I would like to say for the record that you did a fabulous job, Auntie, and Nan, I must say your flagrant disregard for historical artifacts left me unsettled! (The organ, you may recall?) But I digress. . .am safely here-back to NC on 31st of August. Rover's sitter is bringing in the mail, so you can mail anything you need to and it will be there for me when I get home. Miss you all and hugs to everyone.


277 posted on 08/17/2005 10:43:18 PM PDT by scubachick ((aka Mama_Bear's niece bear))
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; Billie; dutchess; Mama_Bear; dansangel; deadhead; Diver Dave; GailA; ...


August 18, 2005

Why Love Begets Hate

Read:
John 15:18-27

[Jesus said], "If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you." —John 15:18

Bible In One Year: Jeremiah 43-46

cover If there is one thing believers in Jesus should be known for, it is love. The word love appears in Scripture more than 500 times. The essence of the gospel is love, as we see in John 3:16. "For God so loved the world . . . ." The epistle of 1 John 3:16 elaborates: "By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us."

Christians are to serve one another in love (Galatians 5:13), love their neighbors as themselves (Galatians 5:14), live a life of love (Ephesians 5:2), and love with actions and in truth (1 John 3:18).

So, if Jesus and His followers are all about love, why do some people love to hate us? Why are there, according to one estimate, 200 million persecuted believers in the world today?

Jesus told us why. He said to His disciples, "Everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed" (John 3:20). Jesus is the Light. When He walked this earth, people hated Him because He exposed the darkness of their sin. We are now His light in this world (Matthew 5:14); therefore, the world will also hate us (John 15:19).

Our task is to be channels of God's love and light, even if we are hated in return. —Dave Branon

Some will hate you, some will love you;
Some will flatter, some will slight;
Cease from man, and look above you,
Trust in God and do the right. —Macleod

Love in return for love is natural, but love in return for hate is supernatural.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Knowing God Through John

278 posted on 08/18/2005 4:27:11 AM PDT by The Mayor ( Pray as if everything depends on God; work as if everything depends on you.)
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To: The Mayor; Gabz

Thank you Rus for the morning cuppa/devotion..

GabZ.. HOW ARE YOU? I am worried about you. Haven't seen you in a while. Just let us know you are okay..


279 posted on 08/18/2005 5:03:36 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your s God is!)
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To: DollyCali

Mornin Dolly..


280 posted on 08/18/2005 5:07:40 AM PDT by The Mayor ( Pray as if everything depends on God; work as if everything depends on you.)
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