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0 posted 2002-04-14 10:51 AM


Long winters sure can get you down;
Through cold and snowy days we've trod.
Let's spring some life into this town;
It's Hoot'n'Nani on Cape Cod!

We'll come from places far and near;
The fun we'll have is worth the trip.
We'll need some moderation here,
So let's just borrow some from PiP.

Mysteria's the first to show…
Air Canada won't be the same.
They said, "Get off this plane and go..!"
Hysteria's her middle name!

Her luggage filled the cargo hold;
The pilot shook his head in awe.
He thought, "Sure hope this plane upholds!
Let's get this lady to Cape Cod…"

She settled in and went to bed;
I thought we'd get an early start.
"The morning's not my thing," she said
For I'm a city girl, at heart…"

But with the early morning sun
I found her outdoors hustling
Just like the Energizer Bun..
Out picking clams and musseling.




New England's coast ours to explore
As far north as "Downeastern Maine"
Where Nubble lighthouse beams offshore
O'er rocky shoals and sandy grain.



In Salem Village, which is witch?
Mysteria showed them some flare,
But nary one made slightest twitch.
Then off to Boston's Harvard Square.




"I like this place," she said to me,
"For I'm a city girl at heart…"
I took her on a shopping spree
She filled her bags and shopping cart.

She had to go in all the stores
And left their shelves fully bereft
The clerks were locking all the doors.
They said, "Go home - We've nothing left!"

Liz Santos said, "Send her to me;
We'll make a bumpkin of her yet!"
So off she went Hysterically
Back to the airport - ENTER KIT…


A Simile is as easy as pie, but a Metaphor is a piece of cake  ~*~  Nancy Ness

© Copyright 2002 Nancy Ness - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-04-14 11:11 AM



ROTF....this is priceless...and most precious!  I cannot wait to see the next "tourist" of Cape Cod...you're bringing them in like a lightning rod!

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2 posted 2002-04-14 12:01 PM




(giggles in delight) OH MY GOSH, I LOVE THIS, SWEET FRIENDCAPE COD SURE IS A "PASSIONATE" CELEBRITY HAVEN! (kiss on cheek) Oooooohhhhh...I can't wait to see what you share with us with Kit, sweet friend, this sounds like so much fun, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Nan, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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3 posted 2002-04-14 12:15 PM


Thanks for posting this nan..I enjoyed the poem and the pics..sounds like you and sharon had a ball..

           ~Victoria

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4 posted 2002-04-14 01:45 PM


Love this Nan...thanks for bringing everyone up to date.
The old Cape is not going to be the same.
Keep the postcards coming.
~Hugs to all~

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5 posted 2002-04-14 02:09 PM


Hahaha, sounds like you all are having a blast! I'd love to see New England someday and I'll refer back to this poem as an informal sort of travel guide. Have fun the rest of your vacation!

~sky

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6 posted 2002-04-14 03:13 PM


Nan,
Simply wonderful.

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7 posted 2002-04-14 07:29 PM


wish i could have been there..

glad to hear you're all having a great time

miss you all!

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8 posted 2002-04-14 08:31 PM


Nan darling girl this is seriously excellent writing, the flow of this is perfect, the internal pace and the construction cannot be bettered. as always you delight when you write, and when you write in this style you excel. Beautifully portrayed view of Cape Cod. Absolutely excellent, it looks like you’re having a fabulous time and this is just precious. Wonderful


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy


To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79


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9 posted 2002-04-14 08:53 PM



( to the tune of "Off to see the Wizard" )
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.
We're off to see the hoot owl,
Mysteria, Nancy and Kit
And Santos, too
Oh boy! Yoo-hoo!
It's givin' my hormones a fit!

It's giving my hormones a fit, you see
The beauty that's there for Sy and me
Because, because,
because, because
BECAUSE....
No one parties like Nancy does!

We're off to see the hoot owl,
Mysteria, Nancy and Kit!

We're off to see the ladies
That Passionate poets adore!
It makes no diff
I'll wake up stiff
From sleeping on Nancy's floor!

Fran understands
Those are the plans
And she'll keep watch
On all my glands
Because, because
Because, because
BECAUSE
She knows those gals ain't got no flaws!

We're off to see the hoot owl,
Sharon, Liz, Nancy and Kit!!!!!


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10 posted 2002-04-14 10:59 PM


Much fun, Ms. Naniness! (gotta love Balladeer's reply too!) grinning here, and a bit envious!

I exit smiling!!!

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11 posted 2002-04-15 12:54 PM


How much fun is this!!
My Mom lives a half mile from the Nubble lighthouse, and whenever I go back there I am sure to hit Browns ice cream, I hope you got some licks in!!   I'll never forget my summer vacation in Cape Cod,  what a great time it was!!  Thank you for taking me back, looks like you guys had a ball!!!

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this is so great I love the pics!!! so glad you shared them with us
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13 posted 2002-04-15 01:40 AM


Thanks for keeping us posted.  I'd hoped you would.  You sure got your hands full...with a lot of fun!
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There are certain poets who post stuff that not only deserve a re-read for the poem itself, but just to see the responses...this be one of them!  Guess which tune I won't lose ALL day....

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15 posted 2002-04-15 07:21 AM


Well, Kit drew customs' random check;
She says that's frequently her fate.
Once home we suntanned on the deck,
We took a day to vegetate.

Mysteria returned with Liz,
Then hugs and gratitude abound.
One thing's for sure, that this place is
A family of friends around.

Mysteria showed us her loot
She's buying stuff at every bend...
Now Hoot'n'Nani needs a Hoot,
And SHE'll be here before day's end ...




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16 posted 2002-04-15 07:21 AM


Oh what fun you're all going to have. Keep us posted on the goings on, it sounds like such a blast. And keep an eye on those 'Deer and Sy hormones...surrounded by all you lovely women!! Have a great time all of you.

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

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17 posted 2002-04-15 10:08 AM


I love this, Nan! *S* What a delightful way to share the fun with us... thank you for keeping us updated. *S*

So much poetic talent... and so many wonderful people... all in one place. *S* I won't be surprised if Cape Cod meteorologists start reporting a special glow. *S*

Deer, your response was magnificent... but did you HAVE to start me singing??? Pity my coworkers and their abused ears. LOL

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18 posted 2002-04-15 11:03 AM


Of course, Nan, this is wildly wonderful. And I love it.

((Nan))
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19 posted 2002-04-15 11:14 AM


Sharon comes to Pennsylvania

There she was at the station, no frills and no fuss
Stiff after sitting eight hours on a bus
Your agony, dear, I could never refute
But it's eight hours back on the very same route

WE finally got home , with her mind in a twirl
She, snapping pictures of rabbit and squirrel
Bunnies ahoppin and robins with strings
All of the very most interesting things

We went to a market in the Amish countryside
Sharon intrigued with the farmland and ride
From a car window snapping her pictures somehow
She said look at those Clydesdales pulling that plow!

I said those are work horses strong as can be
She said, well they are all quite the same thing to me

Sharon fit right in the Santos family
The children all loved her and hugged her with glee
Her presence to me was a gift from above
AS she comforted me with her heart full of love

Then up onto another bus both of us plod
With bags heavy laden to take to Cape Cod
An eight hour jouney with nothing to do
I wrote a short verse for whole pippin crew

And here it is

Before the twilight of this day
Some stars will shine upon a bay
And form a circle on the shore
Of friends who've never met before

It is a journey of the heart
That from afar some did depart
To join this circle that was formed
By poet souls who keep me warm

There is a common silver thread
In words we've written, words we've read
And now we get to meet the face
Of golden words behind the grace



Wish you could all be here
Hugs from Liz


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20 posted 2002-04-15 11:30 AM


What fun!  Thanks for sharing your adventures with the rest of us.  Loved your poem, the pictures, and the replies.  This is the best site on the Web!  It's such fun becoming acquainted with all of you!

Shenachie

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Elizabeth...you made me cry!  Now how am I supposed to explain that to the rest of the staff?  Don't you all realize just what you have here, and how precious it is?  How wonderful the Internet has become in drawing true people together....

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22 posted 2002-04-15 06:35 PM


Ding Dong ...

Let's give a cheer ...

Soon we'll meet,

The Balladeer!

Ding Dong ...

We'll meet the Balladeer!

     

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23 posted 2002-04-15 07:07 PM


They said hurry up and add to this thread
Not one of them cared that I was half dead.
I’ve been to each store in old Cape Cod,
Clerks bow to me now not simply nod.



In Boston now I was in heaven
All the stores there were open ‘til seven.
Nan finally yelled, “Come on let’s go!”
She was off to the Cape, with me in tow.

In Pennsylvania the pace was slow
With buggies of Amish on the go.
I passed a field with farmer, plough and horse
I thought the horses were Clydesdales of course!
A horse is a horse, is a horse you see
To a city slicker such as me.

    

I was treated like family by Liz and her kin.
They fed me birthday cake and barbeque din-din.
She showed me the historical sties in her town,
As a tourist guide she is the best around.

    

    

Back to the Cape 8 hours on a bus
And they wondered why I made such a fuss?
Had I have known it was that far,
I’d rented me a driver and a fancy car!

Liz and I arrived to find Kit and Nan.
Hooray!  Just girls and not a single man.
Pizza was ordered and laughter was shared,
Off with the bras, as no one cared.

Another day of shopping, hip, hip, hooray!
Hoot Owl arrives, hey what a bonus day.
Four days of girl talk, no male bashers here.
Thursday brings Isabelle, Sy and Balladeer.

Hoot at Nan’s has been so much fun,
When the rest arrive the circle is done.
Friends together, courtesy of Ron Carnell,
So thank you Ron this trip’s been swell!


~* Sharon *~

[This message has been edited by Nan (04-16-2002 07:46 AM).]

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24 posted 2002-04-15 07:32 PM


I can't wait to see these bras hoisted up Nan's flag pole!!! LOL
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25 posted 2002-04-15 08:13 PM


HEY!!! Sy and I won't care, either....I PROMISE!!!
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Promises, promises.....

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27 posted 2002-04-15 09:00 PM


Hoot,  I sent you off with a kiss or two, hoping you would have a good time, but I need you to come hame right now cause I'm scared of the thunder and lightning here tonight.

With very much LOVE,  J

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28 posted 2002-04-15 09:16 PM


LOL at this one. Mysteria/hysteria....just wait 'till you see how Kacy is on a plane. About halfway to wherever I'm going, I usually ask the stewardess to put the plane down NOW and let me off, I've changed my mind.  LOL, I said the same thing to the nurse in the delivery room when I gave birth to my daughter. (But I finished that flight, and have a really cool 14 yr old now.)
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29 posted 2002-04-15 09:25 PM


Hi everyone!  Just wanted to say how much I absolutely love this thread.  Hope you all realize what an incredibly cool 'happening' this is!  
Enjoy everyone...hugs to you all!

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Rodger is here!  Oh what fun!  Ruth...don't tarry too long in getting back to Rodger...or we shall have to take him along with us into other forums and show him around...and then you will lose track of him and possibly never get him back!

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31 posted 2002-04-15 09:37 PM


Oh, how I wish I was with you guys...thank you so much for posting these photos and poems that are almost as good as being there.  Hugs to everyone!!!!!
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Hey Martie...we don't have to do dishes...

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33 posted 2002-04-15 09:48 PM


Umm... Dishes??

We have a DISHWASHER here, ladies...

Besides - Who's eating in anyway???

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34 posted 2002-04-15 10:01 PM




A promise is a promise,
A dare is a dare ...
We respectfully submit
Our underwear!



soon ....

(one can never turn down a dare)

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OMG...they've lost their "hoots" at Nannies....

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36 posted 2002-04-15 10:26 PM


I'll have you know Canadians don't give a hoot
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37 posted 2002-04-15 10:26 PM


LOL@SUNSHINE!!!
Hope they get their bras off that flagpole before the guys arrive!
*Who is Roger?*
Should Sunshine be showing him in ALL the rooms?

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38 posted 2002-04-15 10:37 PM


Forget the plane! I'm RUNNIN' up there!!! I'll get there faster!!
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39 posted 2002-04-15 10:42 PM


I traveled up to ole Cape Cod
To visit my friend Nan
Ten long hours on the road
Can be hard on the can

I watched the scenery pass by
Along the costal shore
'Till Nan, Kit, Liz and Sharon too
All met me at the door

They told me of their "no bras rule"
And much to my dismay
They strung mine from the flagpole
To put it on display

They said it was our duty
A patriotic flare
And so upon Nan's flagpole
We strung our underwear



The traffic backed up on the street
The neighbors all came by
The postman laughed so very hard
I thought I saw him cry

They fluttered in the misty air
In every size of cup
'Till with the coming of the storm
The winds quickly picked up

Oh what a view outside the door
Oh what a sight to see
Oh wait, Is that my bra I spy
Now hanging from the tree?

I'm not sure whose idea it was
Though I guess it wasn't good
For now I'm out one of my bras
And Nan's banned from her neighborhood


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40 posted 2002-04-15 11:04 PM


The die has been cast
The question is moot
It's sportsmanlike conduct
Displayed by our hoot
The patriotism, the honor, the pride
When all of our undies are flying outside
Like sails on the ocean that blow in the breeze
Billowing fully and fluttering free
So hurry up Balladeer as quick as you can
Click those ruby slippers


There's no place like Nan's
There's no place like Nan's
There's no place like Nan's

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41 posted 2002-04-15 11:23 PM


Rally 'round the flagpole, boys!
There's something strange up there!
What is that waving in the breeze?
It looks like underwear!!!

It looks like one is blushing pink..
Another one is blue
Another one has little flowers
That spell out I LOVE YOU.

I must admit it's rather odd
To see a flying bra
In this small section of Cape Cod..
Ain't that against the law?

Forget lighthouses on the shore
Now they can go unmanned
Let sailors follow Nancy's bra
To guide them in to land!!

There's A-cups, B-cups, double D's
(That's Nancy, I surmise)
So gaily moving in the breeze
Of cool New England skies.

I hope they don't get blown away.
Those ladies need their clothes
And sightings would be numerous
Of Falmouth UFO's!!!

This will go down in history
Throughout all time because
Cape Cod shall not forget the night
The PIPpers flew their bras!!!!

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42 posted 2002-04-15 11:39 PM


By the sound of things hoot you're having way too much fun up there without me.  And yes dear I'm going to bed now.........ALONE.
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Boobs a swayin'
Hearts are playin'
'deer is hopin'
Sy is copin'



(I wish I was retired)

It's never too late to have a good childhood!

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This whole thread is hysterical!!! OMG! LOL
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Sounds like you are all having a wonderful time...*s

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46 posted 2002-04-16 06:58 AM


I WANT TO BE THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WAIL...

Hugs sniff...Nan and Liz - hug each other and it's from me ok???

I was telling someone just today about the trip to NY - can't believe it's over a YEAR ago...

you gals all have fun...missing you heaps

Nan - I pulled out my copy of The Scarlet Letter and was tickled to find John Hathorne in the notes...when I saw the photo of the monument I thought the name looked familiar...

K

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Poor Rodger is now all alone,
his Hoot has left the nest.
He'll have to trust the scallywags
his honor not to test!

The Party, it is underway
the guys are always late!
By the time they get there, girls
you'll all be out on dates!

If the dishwasher should break down
Nan, no cause for grief!
You'll have two guys there, right in town!
Who'll do the dishes in their briefs!

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48 posted 2002-04-16 07:21 AM


I don't do dishes!

I DATE dishes!!!

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49 posted 2002-04-16 07:27 AM


Mike: LOLLOL!!
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50 posted 2002-04-16 08:02 AM


The sun has risen beautifully,
The fog is drifting quietly,
The ladies of the East are free ...
As underwear waves happily.



A picture's worth a thousand words ... see above.

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51 posted 2002-04-16 08:08 AM


What fun !
I hope you all continue to have a blast !

Nanners ... I've got the playground covered for ya'~
*HUGS*
~*Marge*~

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52 posted 2002-04-16 09:02 AM


Just a Q where are you guys waving underwear?? hummmmmmmmm LOL


Step through the
barrier of my mind,
enter my soul,
feel my desire,
let my eyes guide you
into the shadows of my heart

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Ok..I've SEEN the picture of the 'waving of the cups'....too funny!!! I'm sure the neighbors love it! (if you have access to Mysteria's Web Shots page you'll find the flying bras there)

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What does it take to flag down a man?
Two ‘cups’ of wind and an elastic band.
Blowing in the breeze on Cod’s Cape
Dare any man to visit – there’s no escape
But what pirate? What foul brigand
Lures them in with a cup and a band?
Lady poets with a sense of the silly
Look out there guys, hold on to Willy!!

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54 posted 2002-04-16 09:39 AM


How I would love to be there!
My skin's a pasty green
From the worst case of jealousy
I think I've ever seen.

But pouting's rather difficult
As I laugh at your fun
Nan's post and its responses -
I've enjoyed every one!

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55 posted 2002-04-16 10:16 AM


Loving this!  
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I hope you ladies don't mind, but I have to facilitate a meeting today and I'm inserting the flag bras into my PowerPoint presentation!! LOL
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57 posted 2002-04-16 10:24 AM


ROFL ... what on earth kind of meeting is that Sharon!  

Happy to be of service!

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We're having our department meeting today and I've inserted the flag picture at the end..don't worry, it's all females!! I just wanted them to know there are people in the world that are 'weirder' than me!
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59 posted 2002-04-16 12:00 PM


O're the land of the (bouncing) free
And the home of the brave (until the guys arrive and then who knows!!!) LOL

Rodger, you never dreamed, did you? LOL

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Today we went to Provincetown - aka P-Town... It's a very 'happy' place...

But we came back and found an onslaught of ants on the counter... Where's a good exterminator when ya need him??


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On his way?  LOL...have any of you gotten any sleep whatsoever?

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Ok...not a peep in over 14 hours....does the East Coast still exist?

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63 posted 2002-04-17 11:02 PM


it sounds like you're having a helluva time!
i wish i was there so my muse and me rhyme!
i'm so glad you're having such fun on the cape!
i hope not  to hear of even one date rape....
in the meantime before i hear news of the finale,
send me your underwear, you've got my addy....

my rhyme may be weak
it's quite possible, friends,
it'th jutht a thilly thong i thing
since i don't need Depends

---------
hehe
*winkshugs&kissestoyouALL*

........

did you play scrabble? no?
nan oughta be glad i didn't come but don't tell her that the only reason i didn't show up was not to embarrass her, though i already told her privately on the internet so nobody could see it on these very blue pages

*smooch*

*wink*

i love you~~~~~ ..... ALL!!!!!

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64 posted 2002-04-18 01:07 AM


Ah...

You only thought we disappeared
We're hiding out you see
The episode of underwear
Has got cops after me

It seems it is illegal
In Cape Cod's tranquil bay
To hoist bras like a mainsail
And put them on display

By worry not, dear Passion's friends
The rescue party's near
For Thursday brings the coming of
Sy, Fran and Balladeer!!!



...Having a wonderful time in the Cape, wish you all could be here

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65 posted 2002-04-18 01:34 AM


What are Sy and Balladeer gonna hoist up the flagpole?  Fair is fair, right?
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The Passionate Ladies are in jail
Sy and 'Deer? please bring the bail
please, get them all out of this mess
they can't all pass the sobriety test!

Be the gentle men that you are
pack them all up in the car
get them back to Nan's sweet home
make them promise ne'er to roam!

Tell them "fun is fun, you've had your day!"
Make them see their erring ways!
Please tell them they must stay in line
so the Cape rests easy ... till NEXT TIME!

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Oh DEAR LORD DUNCAN don't give them ANY ideas....LOL

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68 posted 2002-04-18 07:11 PM


Nan - wish I could have been there. I will make it one of these days. You can show me the lighthouse...

BC

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now I came back from the tip of New England and a film set the end of last March, rolling hills around the White Mountains in Northern New Hampshire near Pittsburg and this makes me want to go back again! I like how you weaved your poem around what other poets here have been doing. Nice to read


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70 posted 2002-04-18 08:19 PM


An INCREDIBLE thread!!!
(But I think y'all are holding back on the pics.  Let's see some more!)

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71 posted 2002-04-18 08:42 PM


For those of you that would like to see the albums thusfar here is the link to my community pages on Webshots.  The titles are "Hoot at Nan's" Albums 1-5 so far, but will keep you posted.  I am sitting back on the last few days of my vacation watching the "real poets" at work sparing off each other and Sunshine, I can no at least da dum right now   (Do you think I could have found any better teachers in one place)?  We all send you a big hug.  Okie dokie here is the link to the pictures... http://community.webshots.com/user/mysteriasmuse

~* Sharon *~

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No dear Mysteria, you could not have found better teachers/mentors/friends than those you have surrounding you now.  They are a magnificent parcel of poet profundity, with passionate pens and particulary perspicacious pundits.

You are in good hands, among sound minds [well, at least until the men arrive] so soak it up, Mysteria, soak it up!

When DO the guys arrive, anyway?

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73 posted 2002-04-18 09:45 PM



SOON
     

Erstwhile...
Here are a couple of excerpts from the past couple of busy days..

We went to P-Town on Tuesday... What a fun day!
     

We've turned Passions 'blue' to 'red'
     

What a group, eh?

     

Red because we're hot stuff??

    



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What wonderful shots!  These are fantastic and I do believe I can pick each and every one of you out!  I've been watching the weather, I hope nothing untoward happens in the skies your way or you're going to have some late night arrivals!

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75 posted 2002-04-18 09:57 PM


Adding a touch of Passion


Mysteria standing watch at Falmouth Harbor


You can see Martha's Vineyard in the background here


Liz Santos enjoying a leisurely moment


Mysteria and Kit supervising at Nobska Lighthouse



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KIT!  Quit Supervising!  You're on vacation!

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77 posted 2002-04-19 08:21 AM


Gathering Moments

Gathering moments to etch in the mind
Bonding of friendships with laces of time
Tying the threads of these days that we hold
That are woven among us in ribbons of gold

These are the friends we will cherish til death
This is the fragrance that fills every breath
This is the garden of roses I keep
And study their beauty as I fall asleep

Verses will tell of the heart's sweetest bliss
But words cannot capture a friend such as this
Wrapped in a memory with laces of gold
A now and then present for life to unfold


We have all gathered friendship's at Passions. This poem is for all poets and all friends. Wish you could be with us, though you are in spirit.
HUGS from Cape Cod

Liz

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A Little Pinch

It's funny how perceptions are, when one has never met
The personalities that they've conversed with on the net;
I will confess, I'm rather shy, as some may be aware,
So travelling this distance took a lot of thought and care.

I wondered if my expectations would be followed through;
I pondered on what I would think, when I met each of you;
I played it out in my mind's eye, a thousand times at best,
And wondered if when you met "me" ... would I too, pass the test?

I've known you for so very long ... knew all your hopes and dreams;
I've laughed with you, I've cried with you, for several years it seems;
How strange, the hesitation, as I stepped from off the plane ...
Would "I" be who you thought I'd be? Would "I" fulfill my name?

With nervous apprehension, I meandered down the stairs,
And there stood Nan, a smile in place to greet me unawares;
I hugged her once, I hugged her twice ... I pinched her several times;
I had to know that she was real, beyond poetic lines.

She hugged me back, and with a wink, she gave a knowing smile;
That's all it took, I knew from there, I'd known her all the while.
Not long behind, I got to meet each heart behind a name,
And with each smiling gaze I met ... it seems I felt the same.

The moment that I saw each face, their warmth came tumbling through;
Just like their words, each poet is ... as real as me or you.
I'll cherish this forever ... but forgive me just and inch ...
If off and on, I lean to you ... and give a little pinch.  

/Kit

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Ladies, if I ever DO get to the vacation spot of the year [provided these become ANNUAL EVENTS] do you suppose you will all help me with my meter?  yes?  WOW!

These are great!

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80 posted 2002-04-19 09:32 AM


The Florida team hopped the plane,
But missed their next connect.
They figured they should drive the rest,
So we could intersect.

New York was such a major glitch
It took them hours to pass.
Five thirty in the morning fore
They finally reached Mass...

But Sy and Deer were smiling still,
So grateful to be here;
And we all giggled when we got
A super ball from Deer...!

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81 posted 2002-04-19 10:09 AM


(to the tune of Ding Dong The Wicked Witch Is Dead...from The Wizard of Oz)

Ding Dong, It's Balladeer
He's finally come, He's finally here
Hey Ho, we met the Balladeer
He's come from the southern coast
He does exist, He's not a ghost
Hey ho, Three cheers for Balladeer

(the Florida gang is here and with them they brought their lovely smiles and I'm sure much fun...but, they certainly forgot the Florida heat!)

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Wait a minute.  You are saying, Balladeer and Sy are both in the same room, and there's no heat?  

Wanna bet?

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83 posted 2002-04-19 02:19 PM


I'm with Sunshine. *S* If Balladeer and Sy are there and there's no heat, they sent imposters. *G*

This isn't as good as being there, but it sure is nice. *S* Ladies, you're as beautiful as your words. *S*

And Kit... that must have been some powerful pinch... it left me in tears. *S* What a beautiful diary of your trepidations and how they were set at ease. *S*

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84 posted 2002-04-19 02:32 PM


This entire thread is a treasure!
I have laughed and cried...
and laughed some more..
at the goings on out on the Cape.  
Keep those post cards coming!
~Hugs, and miss you all!~  

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85 posted 2002-04-19 04:01 PM


you know, I'm just laughing here at the name of the gallery. . . "Passions Gallery". . . to think that there really is a place. . .

looks like time well spent. . .

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**Balladeer here sneaking on Nanner's computer**

These gals are too much! I though I had stamina but GEEZ! Off to Martha's Vineyard, off to walking around every street in town, off to the ferrys, off to gobbling pizza, off to a lobster-bake...no slowdown here!

They are a wonderful group of people. I would have been hard-pressed to have picked a nicer group to be around. They are all awesome and, Ron, it's hard to thank you enough for making all this possible. Without your vision and desire to create a place like this, we would all still be strangers moving around in own own small circles, oblivious to each other. Now we are together, oblivious to everything else! Your little creation here has enriched the lives of many, good sir.
   Now that I have sucked-up enough, I shall prepare myself to suck up on some delicious Maine lobster from the scheduled lobster-bake today (Kit may be small but she can out up quite a fight when ya try to wrestle food from her!)

    See ya soon!!

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87 posted 2002-04-20 12:45 PM




Dear Nan,

My spirit has danced with the dreams in your head
My head on your pillow is a guest in your bed
We frolicked in the mist of fantasy's play
And walked on the beach of ecstacy's day.

There could be no better time I could spend
Than the time I spent with the dreams of a friend.
Though our actual talk was tea with a lime
But I certainly had a very good time.

God bless you, my friend. We must meet much more
For my visit has treasured more common in store.


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88 posted 2002-04-20 12:51 PM


WHAT????  Tea with a lime????
NO RASPBERRY TEA for me Stinky????
Oh I will have to walk there on me mothylips then ...

We miss our moring rhymes Sy-babes...but are so glad you are there with the gang.

Have a great time...send pics...we want to see Randy and Balladeer playing golf

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89 posted 2002-04-20 12:55 PM


TOTAL JEALOUSY HERE!!!!!!!!!!

sigh...my life is so boring!

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LOBSTER!!?? Lobster...my favourite!
You can bet wherever the get together is held next year...
I'm gonna be on the first flight
headed in that general direction!
I am SO green with envy!

We need pics of Sy and Balladeer too!
Hugs to you all!

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91 posted 2002-04-20 01:40 PM


I felt that their small talk was nothing but rumors
That the ladies of Passions were after my bloomers!
A man of my stature deserves some respect
And, if I lost my undies, my name would be wrecked.

So I settled in bed for a nice peaceful sleep
Ever-vigilant ears not detecting a peep
Undies on, blanket-clad to offset evening chill
And, if anyone came, I was programmed to kill.

Around six I awoke with the coming of dawn
And, to my great surprise, my warm bloomers were gone!
Goosebumped legs were a-shiver and my toes were all froze
'Cause some cruel nogoodnick had stolen my clothes!!

Evil fiends! I'd been sleeping when they entered there
And, like thieves in the night, they took my underwear!
I was screaming out loud like a demon possessed
I accused every one but nobody confessed.

Room by room through the house I looked high and then low
I was thorough as Sherlock but they did not show.
All the while there was smiling and winking of eyes
And I just couldn't find them, to no one's surprise.

I walked out on the porch and I lit up a smoke.
When I looked at the flagpole, I started to choke!!
Flying high with the flags in the cold, morning air
Overlooking the water were my underwear!!



Ok, ladies, you win. You are smooth as can be
You were able to charm the pants right off of me!
Perhaps in the future, we'll again meet by chance
And, the next time we do, I'll hold on to my pants!!!!!

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92 posted 2002-04-20 01:49 PM


ROTFL   Balladeer wears LONG JOHN'S???!!!  Too much!!
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Hey, Nancy!! Balladeer doesn't do winters!!
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94 posted 2002-04-20 05:31 PM


We've seen his bloomers proudly waving
O're this corner of Cape Cod...
But we want pictures of the owner...
C'mon, Deer One... show your bod!!! LOL

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95 posted 2002-04-20 05:35 PM


keep the postcards coming this is utterly wonderful

Has there ever been such a sight
As ‘Deer losing his drawers that night
He had them when he went to bed
Did someone bonk him on the head?
Were those shadows upon the wall?
Or Kit waiting for Hoot to call?
Was it Liz with soft catlike tread?
Who snuck up close to his bed?
Did Sharon aid Nan in this deed?
The appetite for underwear to feed
I like this game, it’s really fun
You Codettes are PIP’s number one

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

     
  

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79


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Don't worry, Nancy and suthern...I'm in good hands!


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YAY!!! Oh my gosh, I am so happy reading this wonderful thread, I hope you all have had the best time, I too dream of meeting you sometime in the future, I can't wait to see your postcards in poem format! (BIG GROUP HUG) This is delightful!



Love,
Noah Eaton

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98 posted 2002-04-20 07:14 PM




A smile and hugs to all out east
love seeing the fun that I have missed
the photos are great the poems too
sure wish I could meet all of you!

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Looks like you're having a BLAST!!
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100 posted 2002-04-20 07:46 PM


OMG look at you guys.....

having all the fun....

Balladeer bring some winter back to FL with you....PLEASEEEEEE

Have fun!!!


Lauren~

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barrier of my mind,
enter my soul,
feel my desire,
let my eyes guide you
into the shadows of my heart

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This surely is a hoot'n'blast
We've had our treasure hunt at last
Then hoot picked mussels by the pail
To complement our lobster tail

This gala party's not done yet
There's still one day, so we won't fret!!
Adventure waits this motley crew
There is no telling what we'll do...

NEXT!!!

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What's that, Hoot? Dinner's ready???
.
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OH BOY!!!!

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103 posted 2002-04-20 08:15 PM


OH MAN!!  I can just taste it!!!
Just send me a tiny morsel...pleeeease?

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104 posted 2002-04-20 08:27 PM


You can't tell me you're EATING Liza and Lowell Lobster???? !!!!!
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105 posted 2002-04-21 07:21 AM


I'm leaving Nani's nest today;
I have to say 'Good-bye'
I'm homeward bound; I cannot stay
But I will never cry.

I'll only chuckle every time
I look back on these days,
For they have brought me so much joy
In very many ways.

The poets who might never know
Were there within my heart.
Already bound by seedlings sown
Of friendship from the start.

We're kind of like old Army buddies
With a common bond,
Old neighbor friends from childhood
Of whom we're very fond.

It's kind of like we're siblings
With bonds that never break,
Someone to share your laughter
Every victory or mistake.

It's as though we're of kindred heart;
We climbed a common tree.
We sat around a supper table;
We shared a family.

We snuggled into bed together,
Watched our favorite show.
In childhood days of wonderment,
Together we would grow.

And in among each poet's heart
There runs a common thread,
Woven through each verse we wrote
And every verse we read.

It's a common sensitivity,
A soft observant eye,
That sees aesthetic renderings
In sea and earth and sky.

It's a common sense of feelings,
The emotions of the past,
That form a living shadow
As our silhouette is cast.

It's a common trust that we impart
On page of pastel blue,
That wraps each poem in golden bows
And offers them to you.

And so one day, in Nani's nest
I met you in the flesh,
Already spun silver threads
That wove a common mesh.

Each kiss is for each poem you wrote,
Each hug for love implied,
Each act of friendship from the heart
For every time I cried.

We shared a lot of laughter
In an old New England town,
This gathering of army pals
Will never let you down.

The time has come for me to go;
I leave with all of you,
A corner of this tender heart
To help to see you through.

And I have taken part of yours.
It's harbored in my chest.
So you'll be with me my dear friends,
In every dream or quest.

I'll see you later in your verse,
I'll recognize it's you;
For I have come to know your heart
On screen of friendship blue.
Thank you, Nancy - For opening your lovely home to us
Thank you, Sharon - For all your preparation in making our stay so pleasant.
Thank you, Ron - For your loving pages of blue.

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Oh, Liz your poem is exquisite. This thread is officially going in my library. Have a save trip home Liz.
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107 posted 2002-04-21 09:24 AM


...and then there were seven...

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I'm not as strong as you dear Liz,
For as you drove away ...
I felt my eyes go misty,
In the most sincerest way.

I feel that I was blessed,
For finally ... I got to meet,
My kindred heart, my twin of mind,
And now I feel complete.

I wrote this in the other thread Liz, but I wanted you to know that you are such a very special person to me. Watching you write these last few days, and being able to hear you recite your words, is a treasure I will hold with me always...

Best wishes and big hugs to you me twin,
/Kit

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So there goes Hoot..she drives away
Hand waving as she goes..
Eleven hours to reach PA
Back to the world she knows.

Her kindness has enriched us all
She has a special mix
Of beauty in both word and deed...
Now we are down to six!
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110 posted 2002-04-21 01:48 PM


This thread will find a happy home in my library. It's the best family portrait I've ever seen. And to think, I almost didn't enlist in this Pipster army a year ago.....
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111 posted 2002-04-21 01:50 PM


~I've been sneaking in between my work to follow this thread all along,...what fun! *Peace.
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112 posted 2002-04-21 02:22 PM


Izzat a giant crawfish?


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113 posted 2002-04-21 07:33 PM


Oh this is such a wonderful diary, I get to see You all, and my aren’t you all wonderful. This is such a fun read, I’ve laughed and chucked, and ohhhhh and ahhhhhh along with you all. YOU are a very special group, thank you for sharing your camaraderie and laughter with us all.

I’m stunned into silence with the pics I really wish I were there, but since I’m not I’ve enjoyed the trip vicariously and what a wonderful trip it’s been. Really excellent writing everyone. I love it  


Love and warm stuff
As always
Krissy


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at every pore with instant fires
Andrew Marvell 1621-1678

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114 posted 2002-04-21 07:51 PM


Friday’s at Nan’s was simply just great,
As three more poets arrived at the gate.
Isabelle, Sy, and the “great Balladeer”
Sure enough were finally here.

Friday the gang was off on a ferry
To Martha’s Vineyard, oh it was merry.
I took the pictures, they wrote the poem
Of our meeting at Nan’s home.

    

    

That night we vegged from too much walking,
Or in my case, from too much talking?
We saw gingerbread houses and of course Gay head
But when we got home, brother we were all dead.

    

    
Saturday, I awoke with gills so green,
The greenest gills I think I’ve ever seen.
I arose to take part in a Cape Cod mystery search,
For a treasure chest hidden somewhere in the birch.

Nan and Kit poetically wrote each clue.
So off we scampered in parties of two.
The way they planned it, both teams won,
But watching Balladeer and Hoot wrestle was too much fun.

Inside for each scavenger was his or her little treasure,
It made catching the water balloon and freezing a pleasure!
A Passions mouse pad, journal, and goodies galore,
Tonight’s fire of laughter was now stoked for sure.

A clambake was planned, “Oh no”, said Kit,
“I won’t eat that lobster, it’s alive you twit!”
So she opted for chicken while others all dined
On mussels Hoot caught, with lobsters and wine.

While I to my bed, went perfectly green,
Soon awakened to see the best feast that I’ve seen.
“I think I will pass”, and I missed the live poetry reading,
Couldn’t listen to poetry while over a balcony heaving!

Sunday I awoke to hug Liz and say our goodbye,
How I’ll miss my friend, there was a tear in my eye.
Still kind of sick I went back to my bed,
Yup, 3,000 miles to play “sleepy head”!

All left for the lighthouse tour, and I opted to stay.
I wanted this darn bug to just go away.
When they came back I was in the land of the living,
So it’s thanks to God on this Sunday I’m giving.

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I do believe our Kacy said it best...these are the best Family Photos we've seen in a long time...


You have all had such a wonderful time
each and every poet left a bit of rhyme

We too shared in the poetic feast
of long johns and "things" pointing due east...

it proves what Passions is all about
a place of caring, without a doubt!

Poets with hearts, compassion and cheer
Poets like Sy, Liz, Nan, and 'Deer

Poets like Mysteria, Ruth and Kit
Poets who've no problem sharing poetry wit!


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I, too, now leave sweet Nancy's Nest
Now what's that all about?
I was getting settled in
And now she throws me out!!

Fell down, I guess, on catching worms
And gathering of twigs
Although I went out on a limb
Each time to smoke my cigs!

I thought I was a real good egg
But folks here think I'm cracked!
Goodbye, my friends, you haven't seen
The last of Michael Mack!!!

I had a handle on life...but it broke.

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117 posted 2002-04-22 02:03 AM


I love this thread!
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This is just one sweet memory of Cape Cod

By the Water

Is it you, my dear, who’s sitting there
Against the pearly mist
As Cape Cod breezes tease your hair
In cool and swirling whisps

Your face is lightly masked in veils
Of early morning haze
But still your beauty filters through
The dawn of April days

Someones eyes will touch upon you
And be raptures by your face
And the figure of your countenance,
A mirror of your grace

But for now you sit in silence
Poet pen within your hold
With the secrets of your hearrt
Upon the mist so clearly scrolled

Tender moments fondly written
On your paper dimly lit
Like a candle of your memory
Lighting verses as you sit

In the mist of Cape Cod's dawning
Is that you, my dearest Kit?


Liz

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Oh Liz ... I truly love this, it's beautiful. Thank you so very much ... it's truly a treasure to me.

I'm home, and safely in the door,
And Sharon's on her way ...
We paid a porter at Toronto,
What a whirlwind day!

Sy, Isabel and Michael dropped us off at the airport, and we met again a second time before we walked through security. They still had a bit of a wait for their flight to leave ...

The last time I saw Sharon, she was safely running down to the Vancouver desk to catch her connecting flight, as I was off racing after the porter who helped us with our bags, and was showing me how to catch a shuttle to get to the next terminal. It was a good flight.  

Just wanted to let you know I was home safely ... now off to play with my puppy dog again. What a greeting!

Big hugs to all, and thank you again Nan, for an incredible visit. You are a marvelous hostess, and a wonderful friend ... (but darn ... I got teary-eyed way too many times yesterday and today).

Love and hugs to all,
/Kit

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A vacation for all to remember!  Thank goodness you are all arriving home safely!  I expect each and every one of you to "check in" at the last Port of Call...Passions Door, to let us know you arrived as safely as Kit did!

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My God, I can't believe I'm home!
Back in the sun at last..
The problem with the trip is that
It just went too darn fast!!!

Isabel got us lost again.
She really has a knack
Of taking us to places where
She can't find her way back!!

This morning I was talking to
Mysteria on the couch...
A warm, dynamic gal is she
Who never tends to grouch.

Sy was checking on the gas
To make sure we'd get back.
When we got lost I swear he almost
Had a heart attack!!

I watched Kit sip her morning tea
While laughing all the while.
In this world there's no nicer sight
Than Kit McCallum's smile.

Nancy, still the perfect host,
Was helping everyone
And writing directions in rhythmic verse
To have a little fun.

Hoot and Liz called to let us know
That they were safely home.
How special it was to see those two
Both working on a poem.

Ten hours ago that was the sight
And now I sit at home
Reminiscing in the night
Apparently alone...

But they are all here with me still
Their faces in my mind..
Sweet memories of all the fun
And friendships left behind.

Whene'er I see their words on screen
I see their faces, too.
I hear their voices as they speak
And thoughts come into view....

Of four days that enriched my life
In very special ways.
The memories of what we shared
Will last throughout my days...


Nan, you are the best!! Thank you for being such a beautiful hostess and doing a wonderful job to bring this small part of Passions together face to face, converting words on screen to flesh, blood and friendship....you're awesome!
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You are ALL awesome!!
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Three more dear poets home safe....

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124 posted 2002-04-22 10:10 PM


They’ve all gone home and I can’t find a thing.
This Hoot’n’Nani’s done.
I’ve some things lost; but then I’ve some things found.
No matter – We had fun…

Mysteria taught me to shop the ‘power shopper’s way.’
And left me here with ‘stuff’ galore – I sure enjoyed her stay.
Ruth came and really gave a hoot for each and every one.
She says she is nocturnal, but I’m sure she brought the sun.
Kit left with me a pinch a day, here-too her brand new Bud,
Elizabeth inspired me with her poetic flood…
Deer’s generosity’s unmet – shared snuffles with the brood,
And Isabel, the wondrous cook, gave me leftover food.
Sy left my pillow with his scent – I’ll never change the case..
With Passions call here on Cape Cod we’ve now met face to face…






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..but such a nice rare duck...
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Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

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This is the best and most interesting thread! All Pips poets should have this as a reading assignment. Come to think of it, maybe all Psychology 101  students should study it as well.

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128 posted 2002-04-23 04:14 AM


Hi There !

Now I’m checking in from Vancouver,
To show you that I did maneuver.
See, I even caught my plane on time.
but on board my head began to rhyme.

The “da duming” wouldn’t stop at all,
I found myself beginning to scrawl.
I scrawled this note to say to you all;
it was sure fun, I had a real ball.

My room mate is gone…that is a fact,
our lifelong friendship now intact.
Each friend gave a gift of special love,
reciting poetry that they wrote of.

It was an honor to share this time,
with the wizards of Passions rhyme.
Nothing on earth will ever replace,
the fact that I have now seen your face.

The tender smiles…the twinkling eyes,
no longer is your Passion’s disguise.
I’m with Kit; I’ll pinch once, then twice,
For never have I met people so nice.


~* Nan *~
Thank you for opening your heart and home to us.  I hope we didn’t tire you out too much for going back to work today?

~* Liz *~
I can’t tell you how special my time was with you, and I will treasure our time “cuddled up like two giddy school girls watching a favorite movie” always.  Love to you and your wonderful, dear family.

~* To the rest of you scoundrels *~
I love you guys’ big time and don’t you ever forget it!  Kit, give me a break - it is 1:20 in the morning here, that is 4:20 in the morning over there, and so it doesn’t have 9 beats to the “da dum” I dare you to come on a plane and get me...


How's this for a greeting when I got home, all I could hear at the top of the escalator was this screaming child yelling, "Grammmmmmmmmmaaaaa", then I saw her running with balloons for me!  

To quote Dorothy, "There's no place like home!"



    


~* Sharon *~

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Are we now all home safe, accounted for?
Has everyone now reached their own front door?

Does Mysteria have da-dum down right?
or is she ready for another flight?

Will Passions ever be the same again?
or do I hear plans coming on the wind?

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130 posted 2002-04-23 07:05 AM


Wow, what a great time you've all had. And what precious memories you keep of your time together. This is a great thread. I hate to see your visit end, since I've had so much fun following your escapades in rhyme.

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

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131 posted 2002-04-23 07:52 AM


My Martha's Vineyard Dream

            

Fairytale houses of rainbow delight
Painted in sugar plum purple and white
Candy cane trellis with rambling vine
Fruit colored porches of lemon and lime

Little doll houses lined up in a row
Built by a toymaker centuries ago
Still stand on a hilltop along narrow streets
Windows of crystal-like rock candy sweets

Barbie Doll pink next to Cabbage Patch tan
Polka dot railings in Raggedy Ann
Brown chocolate sycamore, peppermint leaves
Marshmallow fluff hangs from corners and eaves

Gingerbread cottages, fairyland dream
A Fairy book vision is what I have seen
A Ferry boat ride to a fairy surprise
A page from a fairy tale fills up my eyes

A gingerbread village is what I recall
perhaps it was only a dream after all

Pinch me, Kit




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At the risk of letting y'all in on the deeply held secret that I'm a sentimental ole biddy...

This thread is one I'll always treasure... for the fun, for the laughter... but most of all, for the respect and admiration that simply pours off the pages.

I'm glad everyone's home safely... thank you all for sharing and including us across the miles.

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I have a feeling this thread is in more member libraries than any other! I know it's in mine.
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A thread of love that makes the quilt
a memory's fragrance that just won't wilt
a song of poets from shore to shore
a Keeper for now, and ever more

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Library thing!
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136 posted 2002-04-23 12:18 PM


I started this on the plane yesterday ....

~*~

Too Many Tears for Kit ...  

You poet people made me cry,
Oh yes you did, and you know why;
You're ALL so sweet and ALL so kind …
You stole my heart and blessed my mind.

When Liz and Ruth left yesterday,
They made me cry …. not fair, no way!
Then we left Nancy's home this morn,
A third time now, my heart was torn.

A triple whammy fare-thee-well,
Came from 'Deer, Sy, and Isabel …
But one good-bye was not enough,
They had to make it REALLY tough!

They dropped us off and said good-bye,
And off we went - was time to fly,
But we connected once more then …
Surprise! I got to cry again!

So off we flew, got re-composed,
Myself and Sharon talked and dozed,
We landed in our native land …
And dear, sweet Sharon had a plan.

Our bags were heavy, Sharon frowned,
And so she flagged a porter down,
She offered him a good sized tip,
If he would help us on our trip.

The next we knew, we raced about,
Until I thought I might black-out!
He took us shortcuts everywhere,
Then said to Sharon … you go there!

I went to follow, but he said,
No, No … you follow "me" instead …
I looked at Sharon, hugged her tight,
Then off we ran … one left … one right!

I finally made it to my gate,
Then sat with tears for my last mate …
I'd said good-bye to seven now …
And there I sat with sulking brow.

They called me quickly to depart,
I'd checked my bags … but left my heart.
So somewhere Nan, it's roaming there …
In Cape Cod dreams, and salty air.

If you should find it, hold on tight ...
Until we once again, unite.  

*~*

Besides my heart Nan ... what else is missing, lol - I'm sure there's lots!

I'm glad to hear everyone made it home safe and sound. What a wonderful reunion you had Sharon. Tori will be a happy little girl now that she's got her Gramma home! Liz, I'll keep pinching, don't you worry, and Michael ... thank you for all the smiles.  Sy? I still can't believe that tank of gas didn't have to be re-filled, lol. And Ruth ... I bet you had a wonderful greeting when you got home!  

When I touched into London, I didn't see my husband, so I called his cell phone, only to find out he was there inside the airport, we just hadn't connected yet. I took three steps away from the phone booth, and there he was, lol!  I was greet by a very happy puppy when I got in the door … she even slept around my head on my pillow all night like a fur cap, and kept nudging me all night long (I think she was pinching "me" to see if I was real, lol).

Big hugs to everyone, and thank you all for enjoying this thread right along with us. Your comments have been heartwarming ... as if you were all there right along with us.  

And Michael ... thank you for collaborating with me on the Widow's Walk. I wanted to place the link here, so that it remains a part of this thread always. Thank you again ...
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OK, off to create some kind of "pinching smilie" if I can ...  

Love and hugs to all,
/Kit

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Ah Kit I couldn't believe it when he rushed me off like that, and you followed him so fast.  I don't know about you but I boarded the plane crying and I am sure they thought I was   I am so glad you got your fur cap last night, and I got my feather bed, I'm afraid a "pinching smilie" just is not going to cut it though Kit, I want the real thing - I miss you all already   My parcels arrived from Elizabeth and I sat on the floor crying when I opened them as I remembered her and I up in her attic just talking about "stuff" and both of us in her bed one night watching a movie, eating chocolates and giggling like two sisters before we had to split for the night and sleep. So many fond memories do not a "pinching smilie" make. I want the real thing again, how about you?  I am keeping those two little pieces of paper you hand-wrote with my da dum lessons so close to my heart, any closer you'd be inside where you already reside for they seem to make me hear that contageous laughter of yours and see that glorious smile.  Oh Lord, I'm rambling on but how can this really be the end?

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138 posted 2002-04-23 02:33 PM


A New Beginning

By a bay of quiet waters
With my thooughts, the only sound
Solitude, a new companion
Mist, the walls of my surround

In a harbor of contentment
As the fog rolled out to sea
All the deepness of resentment
Left my heart and set me free

Launched into the moving lather
Lifted with the rising mist
All the darkness that had gathered
In my mind did not resist

Floating into cloudy billows
Drifting further from the pier
On a soft and misty pillow
Sailing seaward was my fear

Further from the well of memory
Close to tomorrow’s dream
Morning cleared the mind of every
Phantom lurking in the steam

By a bay of quiet waters
With myself, the only friend
I have seen a new beginning
I have seen a quiet end

Elizabeth Santos
April 15, 2002
Sometimes being around the warmth and love of friends, rather than make you forget your worries , it somehow makes you confront them. This was a quiet moment alone on Nan's deck looking out over the bay.


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Liz ... that was beautiful, and also ... so very true ...

~*~

She Writes (for Liz)

I watched you from a distance,
Many times you did not know …
I gazed in wonder as I watched
Your pen move to and fro.

Your elegance seemed amplified
As I'd watch you compose …
You radiate a glow through life
That sweetly overflows.

A look of quiet contemplation
Graced you as you penned …
Your thoughts awhirl, and flowing down
Until each story's end.

I felt a warmth of admiration,
More than I can say …
Each time I saw your hand reach out
To write throughout the day.

How wonderful it was for me,
To listen as you read,
The thoughts you captured lovingly,
That flowed like silken thread.

/Kit

*~*

Sharon ... I felt the same way, we got ripped apart so fast! We must have looked like we'd lost our best friends boarding those planes, but I think thankfully instead ... what we've really done, is found them.

~*~

Nan ...

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140 posted 2002-04-23 02:48 PM


This is not the end.
It is not even the beginning of the end.
But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.


What a wonderful keepsake thread!
What a blessing you all are!
What a wonderful world.....

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141 posted 2002-04-23 03:37 PM


Ah Nancy...I knew you would come up with something to console my empty soul today, and that is it - today is just the end of a perfect beginning. Here's to the perfect beginning to come.  Next time, I want WAY more people there and we are thinking of making it sort of in the center of the US of A, like Vegas?  Nan and Kit will keep you posted.

Liz - read your email please (sorry about using this thread for a means of communication folks - it will wear off honest.

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142 posted 2002-04-23 03:46 PM


ok, so I've been gone for a while and have been missing out, but hey gang, this definately gets put in the library!  Hugs to all, and thanks for the prayers and thoughts you have sent, it means so much!

Like a red brick,
in a white wall
somebodies brush
forgot to paint...
lonely....(as sung by Tracy Lawrence..)

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Okay everyone...you have me in tears here in Pa reading all these poems and post. What a wonderful time I had and what an amazing group of people. No matter how many get togethers we have in the future, this one will remain top in my heart forever.
Nan....you're a wonderful hostess and a beautiful person both inside and out. I feel we're kindred souls
Liz...what can I say, just watching you write is a gift I thought I'd never receive. I'll always cherish those memories and let's do get together sooon!
Kit...you are as beautiful in person as you are in your words. The Widow's Walk turned out wonderfully!
Balladeer...smiling, you are as much of an entertainer in person as you are on the blue pages...how anyone can recite as many poems as you off by heart amazes me, truly it does
Sy...a gentle man and a sweetheart you certainly are and it was truly my pleasure to meet your aquantance.
Isabelle...I loved the way you mothered the entire group and looked after each one of us. You make me smile and it was a joy to meet you
And last....but certainly not least, Sharon...wow, what can I say! You have lived a full life and I so enjoyed your presence and energy. You're a lovely person and I'm glad we got to meet
Hugs and love to the whole bunch...I miss you all already for you certainly all left footprints in this heart

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The Poetry Readings

The house adorned with candle light, aand faces all alit
And all were waiting silently for Balladeer and Kit
To tell about the love they wrote in fine poetic verse
And now we’de get to see them in the flesh as they rehearse

The Balladeer began to read words printed in his mind
Then Kit read her part lovingly and followed right behind
Bacall and Bogie couldn’t match this great poetic pair
And Rhett and Scarlet’s grand adieu, could never quite compare

And then came Nan, a poetess with phrase of wonderment
Her Serendipity is something that we’ll not forget
Just to hear her voice recite the lines she had concieved
Made much more sense than Oprah does with Martha at her sleeve

And then came lovely Hoot Owl, whose voice, I’d never heard
She pulls your heartstrings with the thoughts behind each lovely word
She’s Elizabeth Browning with a flair to calm a troubled man
Who was much dismayed to see her undies hanging there at Nan’s

And then there’s Sy, what can we say, his poems we can’t consume
Imagination, wit a charm, and darkest phantoms loom
Each verse exquisitly produced, and this I surely know
He puts to shame sweet Vincent reading Edgar Allen Poe

And then came Liz with squeeky voice, who cannot read her pen
Who mumbled through some verses, thankful to be there with friends
Trying to decifer what was scratched upon the page
Glad to be in Nani’s Nook and not upon a stage

All performed their poetry, Mysteria bowed out
Next time she’ll be reciting from her published book, no doubt
But it was thrilling listening as each one read their part
So much more beautiful the words when speaking from the heart  

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145 posted 2002-04-23 08:17 PM


It's no wonder that the rest of this site seems to be disappearing!  
Is this a new site in the making?  
Perhaps it's a black hole of PIP stars, pulling everything else in with them, no escaping it . . .

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146 posted 2002-04-23 09:36 PM


I did too recite a poem and a long one too about my Grandparents.  If I remember correctly that is precisely the time Kit took me by the hand and said, "okay let's do the da dum dance!"  LOL, bet you remember it now Liz?  For those of you wondering apparently I can't rhyme worth a darn and so Kit showed me the soft and hard beats as we banged a foot on the floor and by golly it works too. I missed the second night of poetry readings as I was sicker than a dog but I am sure Balladeer had them all in stitches as the laughter was shaking the bedroom walls.

Hoot - You and Nan are indeed kindred spirits and now every time I see your picture all I can see is you racing up those stairs to that treasure chest and by golly you darn near beat that scoundrel Balladeer too.

Will this thread ever end?  I miss you guys so much it is ridiculous.  

~* Sharon *~

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just adding my epilogie to the thread...
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Mysteria, you are a beautiful lady...

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148 posted 2002-04-24 12:57 PM


This was a delight and a treat2come across while perusing these pages blue2nite...
*~coco~*

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149 posted 2002-04-24 07:48 AM


Anybody got any ideas on how to extract the flag from the top of the tree?...
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150 posted 2002-04-24 09:33 AM


uh, send my longjohns up to kick it free?
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151 posted 2002-04-24 10:16 AM



quote:
Next time, I want WAY more people there and we are thinking of making it sort of in the center of the US of A, like Vegas?  Nan and Kit will keep you posted.


Mysteria, you may consider me out of line, but Vegas is NOT in the middle of the USA...

it's more like where I'M sitting!


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152 posted 2002-04-24 10:32 AM


I think Chicago would be good...easy access to everyone, it's an airline hub...and it's a short 4 hour drive to Ron's place!
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153 posted 2002-04-25 09:23 AM


Hi Nan,

What fun it sounds like you are all having, and the pic's are great, I am so happy for you all.

Love, Cerenity

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154 posted 2002-04-25 02:49 PM


ROFLMAO
This was soooo much fun to read about
can't imagine the fun of being there  LOL
~~ Connie ~~

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155 posted 2002-04-25 07:34 PM


To all who have read this thread:
You all were there with us the entire time, following this thread. From the moment we hung our our bras, we kept checking the post for your responses and got a lot of enjoyment and laughter from your comments. It was as though you were right there. Someone would post some pictures and say" I wonder what so-in-so is going to say about this! and then we'd wait for your replies. It was a constant dialogue between the travelers and the keyboards at home, and our only regret was that we wanted you all to be there. WE had a great time, but you all made it much more fun by joiming in. Thank you for celebrating with us in our happiness. That is a mark of true friendship.
Liz

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156 posted 2002-04-25 07:41 PM


That's the problem...I WASN'T there with you when you hung your bras!!!

Other than that, Liz, you are exactly right...that's what makes this such a wonderful place

I had a handle on life...but it broke.

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157 posted 2002-04-25 07:43 PM


YES!!  Let's have the next one in Colon, Michigan!!!  
At Ron's place!!

*Why is Ron staring at me like that?
OhOh!*

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158 posted 2002-04-25 07:53 PM


Yeh,Balladeer,I'm glad you weren't there when we hung our bras, but your poetic responses kept us in stitches. Other than that, I really wanted Denise to be there, and Marti, and etc, etc. I really wanted to meet Janet Marie, and enchantress and ............ Too many to list.  and southrn and..... Sunshine kept close tabs on our activities and Poet Devine didn't miss a trick. Next time there will be more faces to come to know. We became so close in that week we spent together. LOve you, Sharon for making it so special. THanks KIt and Nan for that fantastic treasure hunt
Love you Sy and Michael. Hoot, you walked right into my heart. Thanks, my pips friends. You got me to write again.
HUgs
Liz

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159 posted 2002-04-25 07:57 PM



It is a wonderful thing just to know that the "group" kept the blue pages in their minds...we, on the other hand, waited with breath that did NOT remind anyone of garlicked lobster for each and every new posting in this thread...or to see a poem emerge from the wonderful combination of helping hands...

You have given ALL of us a vacation extraordinaire!

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160 posted 2002-04-25 10:35 PM


Oh boy! Sunshine is right Vegas is on the West Coast alright, well ask Nan it was her idea. Let's see here, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas, I will never roast in Texas again, never!  Oh well wherever it is - dont' miss it, as there is nothing like "hearing" your friends read or seeing the sparkle in their eye when a new poem is born, nothing!  Liz is right though, you were all there in one way or another and you should have seen them all around that computer (bet Nan's laptop will never be the same either with all the different programs loaded on it) LOL.

Well I sure hope to give each of you a one day if possible.  

Imagination is more important that knowledge
~* Einstein *~

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161 posted 2002-04-25 10:44 PM


Sharon...count on it!!
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162 posted 2002-04-25 10:52 PM



I've been reading pieces of this post for days now and finally I got through it all...but I don't want it to be the end!  Can you all go back out there and create some more adventures to giggle over and smile at the beautiful friendships you all have?  Hmmm?  Pleease?  You all warm my heart with your love for each other, it was such a pleasure to witness!

*hugs to all of you*
~Krista

Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself.  
Thank you for having the courage to share yourself so that I can too

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163 posted 2002-04-26 03:16 PM


Um... Mysteria.... we don't ALWAYS roast in Texas. *G* Some years, we have a few days right around Christmas when we can even wear sweaters! LOL

Elizabeth: I'm touched and honored to be included on your list of those you want to meet... for that want is certainly reciprocated. *S* Someday.... *S*

Kit and Hoot: Sometimes, someone's words touch us so deeply and so often we feel our arms must have closed around them at some point for them to be so dear. I've yet to meet you face to face, but I sure enjoyed this vicarious meeting... and knowing you better just means loving you more. *S*

Nan: In opening this thread, you extended your hospitality to all of us... I don't know when envy and enjoyment have battled so furiously for control of my mind. *S* Thank you so much!

Balladeer, Seymour & Isabel: Run for your lives. *G* I'm counting the days!!!!

[This message has been edited by suthern (04-26-2002 03:18 PM).]

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164 posted 2002-04-26 03:44 PM


Rumor has it that 'Deer's longjohns were seen up for auction on ebay!!!
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165 posted 2002-04-26 03:49 PM



You've got that wrong...Rumors is a club...where Long Johns hang out...

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166 posted 2002-04-26 04:37 PM


Nancy, that would be foolish. NO MAN can fill my longjohns!!!!
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167 posted 2002-04-26 07:54 PM


Not when they're hanging on a flag pole
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168 posted 2002-05-17 07:06 AM


LOL @ Liz ...
(you know ... I get the biggest grin when I look at the
flag I brought home as a souvenir?) LOL.  

*~*

'Tis just a sigh of reminisce,
For all the friends I love, and miss;
You're dear to me ... I miss you so ...
Much more than you will ever know.  

*~*

Just taking a little walk down memory lane, and catching up a bit. Hugs to all ...

[This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (05-17-2002 07:07 AM).]

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169 posted 2002-05-17 07:10 AM


Aren't long threads fun?  But wait, See that long thread?  I think it needs to be pulled, wait, here, pull a little harder...we'll get it...just yank... oops!  I think we've just unraveled 'Deer's longjohns...
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170 posted 2002-05-17 07:16 AM


Yesterday was the third Thursday of the month (that's how bugmen keep time)

The third Thursday of last month I was on a plane to Cape Cod...only one month ago. It seems like a year...or yesterday...

Nan
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171 posted 2002-05-17 08:47 AM


And the darned flag still keeps getting snagged in the tree...

I MISS YOU ALL

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172 posted 2002-05-17 02:26 PM


Imagine my surprise to see this post up at the top again...miss you all here in PA too!
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173 posted 2002-05-17 04:06 PM


Know what I hate most?  I hate the fact that I talk to you on messenger and I can't hear your voice so I weaken and have to phone you for a "voice fix" LOL

I MISS ALL OF YOU!

        
~* Carpe' Diem *~

Nan
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174 posted 2002-05-17 09:32 PM


... A PUPPY fix is cheaper...

Kit McCallum
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175 posted 2007-07-07 08:42 AM


Just having fun reading some memories.

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176 posted 2007-07-08 09:13 AM


Thanks Kit for bringing this back up... it brings back other memory meets, too~~ besides reading all the wonderful poetry from some of the best poets around.


M

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177 posted 2009-01-05 06:36 PM


Rereading again~~ just because~~

M

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