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of all the gin joints
Join Date: Oct 2007
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treasure box
I have this just-arrived box next to me, filled with treasures, and I'm not seeing them all that well because I'm teary. The tornado-relief care package.
There's a fancy bath towel the size of Texas with a hand-serged kitteh and "nerdsRus" on it from auntybug A BOOK, omg, The Liar's Diary by Patry Francis, I can't afford new hardcovers, from escritoria A handmade quilt from writerterri, SO pretty BBQ sauce from jannawrites, YUM A pocket journal and 100% Pure Ceylon Tea from Susan Breen, zoinkies. Fancy stuff. Dean and De Luca chocolates from WendyNYC, holy cacao beans Batman, these are good a much-needed something from DLHegel, used it immediately for food a knitted prayer shawl from Yeshanu and her congregation, I will use and treasure this a Medieval fridge magnet, a good luck charm from Singapore, and a Michaelangelo jigsaw puzzle from oneblindmouse, wonderful a beautiful seascape from Trish and Pat Chumplet! A pet portrait coupon! The kittehs are already striking poses. Heron, lotions, kitteh toys (they're already playing with them) and stones and shells from the Mediterranean. Wow. nancysv, an extraordinary rock ornament, it's magical moth, a gorgeous blanket, and . . . batteries, lol. One not to do with the other. Batteries for emergencies. ![]() And. WriterJeff. a silver box with an ornament by Civil War artist Mort Kunstler entitled A Fleeting Moment. There are notes in everyone's handwriting. Keepsakes to last my lifetime. (Except for the chocolates, which have, err, disappeared rather quickly.) This is without a doubt one of the all-time nicest things ever in my life, this treasure box. Thank you doesn't begin to cover it. This is edited to add SUSIE. Thank you. Last edited by nerds; 07-27-2008 at 03:53 AM. |
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Too sad for words.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Missing Writer??? May flights of angels carry you home.
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Beautiful post, Nerds, and so glad the package arrived. As for the little gift from heaven... what a treasure. He's smiling, hon... he really is looking down on ya and smiling right now.
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delicate #!&@*#! flower
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: At some altitude
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That's wonderful. Thank you for letting us know.
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teh other evil broad
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: I am destined for greatness. I'm just pacing myself.
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you got it! Awesome about something from Jeff. How special is that. I need to go now... |
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Just soaking up some R&R...
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: y down South a'course!
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Nerds, I read your posts and I felt like I was their with you during the horrific storm. I have indeed, lived through them myself. My home was destroyed by a tornado in 2006. In 2007, bad storms caused lots of wind damaged to my new home. And this spring, 2008, my new home took the direct hit of a 200 or so yr. old oak tree....but no one was injured, Thank God!!! My fear of storms has always been strong but for the last couple of years, at the beginning of spring, I begin to get this sick feeling in the pit of my stomach that doesn't seem to dissapate until around May. My respect for the people that make this forum such a successful place has climbed to levels that is hard for me to put into words... ...WOW x's infinity!!!!
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Official Bad Cat's Prez
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: In one of THOSE moods. Look out people, no one is safe...
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I'm sorry that I wasn't around back then to help out, but y`all are a TOTALLY AWESOME group of people. It's so nice to see people helping out just because they can.
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Down Under Fan
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Rishon Lezion, Israel
Posts: 6,404
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Whoo Hoo! Glad you got them dear Nerds!
& Nerds' cats >^..^< & >^..^< Pity about the chocolates ;}
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of all the gin joints
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,058
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![]() Well, there were maybe two dozen of them (?), so I had about twelve for supper. Then Hegel's contribution surfaced so I walked to the grocery store for regular food. That meant I could have the other twelve chocolates for breakfast. Which I did. AW, feeding the world one step at a time. ![]() hey Tink, it's taken me months to readjust to home and not freak right out when it storms. Am okay now though. Every single day I think about how good it is to just Be Home, even on the crappy days I still think it and feel it.
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no, really
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: shh... I'm thinking...
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So happy to hear the package arrived, and what great things you got! I'm speechless over Jeff's gift... I hope you enjoy the BBQ sauces, straight from Kansas City, where bar-b-que reigns! Hugs and hugs and more hugs, Nerds.
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Elf Queen
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Up a Tree
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Glad you're enjoying the package, nerds. |
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Life sucks... Then ya die...
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: yawn... in da land of the terminally bored.
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This all happened before I joined the AW community, but still sending hugs and thoughts (and chocolates) your way!!!!
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writer, mother, geek
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: the sticks
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Oh, the gift from Jeff!
*sniffle*
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This hat is keeping me warm
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Ontario, Canader
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I wondered when you received the package, Nerds. Enjoy all the trinkets and useful items, and don't forget to send along some pics of your kittehs and I'll see what I can whip up.
How appropriate that Jeff gave you something you can pass on to whoever you love. His gift will go on forever. |
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Banned
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Dublin
Posts: 9,726
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Luftmensch Emeritus, A.D.D.
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Nerds, so happy to hear you got it--and I think the timing was just 'right.' I have a feeling Jeff is smiling about that package being late.
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of all the gin joints
Join Date: Oct 2007
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I hope so, Pat.
I need to add SUSIE to the list. Thank you, my friend. Even though, you know. It IS the thought that matters. Remember that.
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Thanks, special friend for my avi!
AW's Treasured Chocolate Birthday Lady
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Among the chocolate fairies:)
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Aww, thx much, nerds. You're a peach.
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I'm really shy...
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Florida
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It's a dorky day!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Good'ol Southern California *quakes*
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Yay, everyone needs a blankie! So glad you can enjoy it!
I'm off to find a thread about Jeff... any help would be appreciated.
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teh other evil broad
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: I am destined for greatness. I'm just pacing myself.
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http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/...+needs+prayers Here's the 1st one http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/...+needs+prayers |
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30 months on a bicycle...
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Currently in Boise, Idaho and loving it
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I'm glad you finally got it!! It sounds like you get quite a few things to keep you going for a while!
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