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Nan
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0 posted 2002-09-12 10:41 PM


We chatted and we giggled too
At Nobska and Wood's Hole
For lunch we couldn’t figure who
Owed what to save our soul.

A note to Ron who traveled far
In Chaos Manor’s trail
Our path was paved by this “Dutch Star”
To prove it wouldn’t fail



We tried to do some shopping then
Off to the Christmas Shop
Spent five bucks each and off again
The beach was our next stop

Poor Titia wanted just to fish
They said “No fishing here”
Her dinner was a simple wish
Her catch with chips and beer…



Sent Marti back to old Bean Town
We wished that she could stay
But Cape Cod’s here when she comes down
To play another day.

First thing I saw as morning rose
Was Titia’s warning note…
“If I can’t fish here on Cape Cod
I’m on that Vineyard boat!”

Aboard the boat with gear and line
Imagine Titia’s shock
When we got there she saw a sign
“No fishing from this dock”



Undaunted still she searched and found
A promise that there’d be
“Great fishing out in Vineyard Sound”
She headed for the sea



We ran and hopped back on the boat,
But soon the crowds all roared
For there was Titia net in hand
Out jumping overboard!



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1 posted 2002-09-12 10:45 PM




Yay!!! Take a bow, perfect form, perfect dive, 10 out of 10! (smiles) You all must be having the time of your lives, I love this, these pictures and your wonderful poem are lovely, God Bless You All, 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

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Magicmystery
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2 posted 2002-09-12 10:53 PM


LMAO  I love your stories!!! I still remember the one you did last year when Mysteria visited..... lasted a couple of days to a week atleast..

Another fine job!!!

Sherry

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3 posted 2002-09-12 11:01 PM


Poor Titia!!! Up there in one of the fishing paradises of the world and she can't find a place to fish! How cruel!!

Come to Tampa, Titia! They have fish there...and they are old...easy to catch!

Sounds like you two are having a ball...just no fish!

EarthenSoul
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4 posted 2002-09-12 11:10 PM


What a wonderful poetic scrapbook. *smiles*
Sunshine
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5 posted 2002-09-13 06:39 AM



Great poem, but in reading the replies, the question is begged...who want's an old fish?

Kit McCallum
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6 posted 2002-09-13 07:12 AM


ROFL … oh, this was wonderful Nan!  

Beyond the initial fishing disappointment, I hope you are both
having an absolutely MARVELOUS time!  
(Heck … I know you are - wish I was there too).

Here's a little smilie for Titia … to keep her motivated, lol.



Best wishes and big hugs to you both …. loved the poem and the great pics!
/Kit

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7 posted 2002-09-13 07:58 AM


Yea..."EVERYTHING" is old in Tampa...and I see she's wearing my first cousin?....KneeRag.....I know you are all having a great time....by the way Nan...do you have a queen size or king size bed?....I wanted to make sure there was enough room for you to scoot over if I came to "fish".......

(This message will probably not self destruct but will indeed disappear soon)

Titia Geertman
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8 posted 2002-09-13 08:19 AM



Ha ha, thank you all for your lovely answers and good advice. LOL

Deer I already hooked an old 'fish' on the train down, I'll tell you all about it when we meet.

Kit, that's the most awsome smilie you made me, thanks very much, just what I needed.

Toerag, we're related??

Friends, I'm havin a swell time here, but I wrote a little something for Nan too
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Love you all, Titia


Like scattered leaves...my words will flow
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9 posted 2002-09-13 09:25 AM


Ah you're having such a fun time!
Love this and the pictures are wonderful.
Almost like being there...well, not quite..
but it helps to see and read about all the fun!
~Hugs~

Kethry
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10 posted 2002-09-13 09:40 AM


What a wonderful time you both are having. Nan it's a cat-astrophe  that there's no fish, maybe your purr-fect poem scared them off.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



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11 posted 2002-09-13 10:04 AM


Oh my gosh, I'm screaming laughing. How I would love to have stayed and seen Titia's reaction to 'No Fishing' on Cape Cod.

Hmmm...seems we need to have a talk with our Ms. Governor about this!
No fishing indeed!!!

Bet the train ride was filled with adventure and stories. Keep the giggles flowing

Nan, don't you fear, I will return. I'm going to make friends with that car of yours even if it takes all winter.

And Ron, I sure hope you appreciate the camper. We chased that sucker all over Wood's Hole just to prove a point!!!!

Hugs, Marti

[This message has been edited by NewEnglandlazurlu (09-13-2002 01:52 PM).]

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12 posted 2002-09-14 09:03 PM


Delightful, Nan! Sounds like you all had a grand time! I'll get up there one of these days!
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13 posted 2002-09-14 11:01 PM


Oh Nan! This is wonderful. Thank you for sharing it with us. I see you and Titia are having so much fun.
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14 posted 2002-09-14 11:03 PM


LMAO I enjoyed this. I enjoy your stories so.

Cold hands means a warm heart

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15 posted 2002-09-14 11:09 PM


hhheheheeeeeeeeeeeeeeehehehehehehe yuh
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16 posted 2002-09-14 11:09 PM


four years ago, twas at Wood's Hole
so glad the mem'ry's stirred
we went through there, in fine deck chair
on our way to Martha's Vineyard.

Okay, my rhyme slipped a bit. I'll have to look up the poem I wrote during the crossing.

Thanks for the memories and for sharing your fun and pics. Why did Titia go overboard?
btw, I like to fish, but I think I'd be headin' for the Vineyard.

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

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17 posted 2002-09-15 04:17 AM


Nan, your da dum is improving haha, this was T-rific!  Titia, tell Nan to take you to the darn shores, they are loaded with mussels and clams, will that help?  Actually I love Earthensoul's idea of a  Passions poetry scrapbook where each of us put our poems from visits, what a great idea, this would be a great entry.  Have fun ladies, and I know you will.

The most valuable thing you own is a smile, wear it, and share it.
Sharon    

Martie
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18 posted 2002-09-15 12:05 PM


Nan

What a fun time!!!  Thank you for sharing the photos and that sense of humor.  

Elizabeth Santos
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19 posted 2002-09-16 06:59 AM


LOL Nan, great pictures! Wonderful poem!
Titia is a lot of fun and a great sport!
She won't mind a little tease:

When Titia got to Pennsylvania
Streams were all dried up
She tried to catch a minnow
With a little paper cup
Spied by police, who questioned her
You have to be sixteen
And wear a fishing license
That can readily be seen
Then Titia said,"why yes I am
Sixteen and then a few"
She pinned her drivers license
On her cotton shirt of blue
The officer then pointed out
This isn't fishing season
She looked down at the trickling brook
And said there is good reason
The ponds and rivers all are down
The water table's slack
When you guys get some water here
Please do invite me back

Thanks Nan, Hoot Owl and Titia for your wonderful visit, which was not uneventful.
Thanks again Denise for allowing us to visit with the raven.
Love to all
Liz





[This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (09-16-2002 08:00 AM).]

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