From: Paul B<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

Kiwi - good to see you!!!<BR>
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Only 30 minutes left on my 5 year wedding anniversary.  Sorry to steal the thunder from Chris & Misti, but I have no idea how this Angel has put up with me for 7 years.<BR>

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From: Eric, [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

angel & terry<BR>
thank you, i liked Clockwork me too, but...i didn't get to rent Clockwork Orange...it was out...;-(
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From: laurel ahlfeld<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

*~Paul~* I didn't even think of that until I hit the send button. It's such a good movie  =)<BR>
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*~Angel~* thank you! I've really enjoyed your work. The words in "No Escape" describe exactly how I feel. I wish I had a beach to feel that way on though! haha! <BR>
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Recommendation on  a movie:<BR>
CHICKEN RUN<BR>
I didn't know it was possible to make a romance out of claymation, but hey! It's the new millenium, right? Well, it's really cute and I had a fun time seeing it with my two best guy friends. You have to go during an early weekday show in order to not be surrounded by screaming tots. Also, be willing to let yourself be a kid and laugh at little things. It makes it so much more enjoyable.<BR>
Ps. I must say Mel Gibson makes one heck or a rooster! Cock-a-doole-DOO!!<BR>
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Love-n-Lollipops,<BR>
Jennie
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From: Paul B<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

Obviously Jen is not down and out anymore.<BR>
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Special note to Dee:  You are my new best friend!!!  And wasn't it Kev who quoted recently that a picture is worth a thousand words.  Well I whole heartedly agree!
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From: kevin urenda (catching up, still on the fly...)<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

at last...  a couple moments to catch my breath...<BR>
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Thank you Michael (life is full of compromise), Megs (smile), deevaa (remember, we want MORE!), terry (I look forward to more of yours and dee's collaboration), Nikki (sometimes I do wish my trip had gone on forever), HMS (I don't own the words, I merely borrow them!), Laurel (glad to see new faces, always), and last (though never ever least) Gala (I'm SO glad to have you back!)...  Your kindness to this writer and others is a big part of what keeps this particular group of writers so closely knit.  THIS is what a 'community' is all about...<BR>
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I continue to read everything (though I have not taken to time until now to submit more of my own work), and I continue to be amazed at the talent on display...  wow, guys...<BR>
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off to submit a few more poems, then I am off again on a dead run...  yes, even on Sunday...<BR>
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k 
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From: laurel ahlfeld<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

Well, my secret's out. You all just found out my real name! Haha, writing at 2:00 AM can be dangerous, but I feel like I connect with you all enough. I guess you can know it ;0Þ<BR>
Love to all,<BR>
Jennie/<BR>
Laurel
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From: the guppy<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

story behind "bugs in cursive":  i got out of my truck the other night, about midnight, and was just awed by the amount of fireflies in the field next to my house...it was soooooooo beautiful.  i stood there in my driveway for about a half an hour just watching them...and being eaten alive by mosquitos.  it's funny how sometimes the little, seemingly insignificant moments can put the biggest smiles on our faces.  so my mind got to wandering about the whole little courtship dance they were doing.  flying around, lighting up their butts, trying to find a date.  and i wondered about whether or not the female fireflies were picky...like if they'd only fall for the guy flies with the brightest butts...or if they played little games amongst themselves...like a girl fly seeing a really hot guy fly and playing hard to get.  i wondered if they held antennae and recited bug poetry to each other.  eventually i started to feel a little too much like a voyeur and decided to give the little romance seekers some privacy.  as i was walking inside, i was thinking about how cool it would be to be buddies with fireflies...then you could get them to write out anything you wanted...and how romantic would that be to actually write your lovers name in the summer night air with fireflies?...wow...<BR>
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gup
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From: Gala<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

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Oh Guppy Luv,<BR>
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             I saw a field of fireflies covered by a low lying mist several years ago...which made me understand how people came to believe in gnomes,eleves, and fairies...and magick.<BR>
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             I will never forget the sight---and have never forgotten what I saw----or felt that night...how I wish I could have gotten Chuck that night, and gone back there---to make love in the field of mist and fireflies....
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From: Angel<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

I grew up in Cincinnati and have many fond memories of night skies light up with fireflies...i used to chase them and put a few in a jar as a nightlight to ease my lonely childhood nights (i would release them the next night and capture more) I moved to Georgia when i was 15 and was saddened to discover there are very few fireflies down here...as a matter of fact, i think i may have seen one or two the whole 23 years i have been down here :( I also have no skyline chili or Big Red soda or Hushmans potato chips...*SNIFF*  NOw i feel soooooo deprived...*Sniff* Sniff*...lol....Oh well...thank you , guppy for the memory :)
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From: Angel<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

PS: I have TONS of fire ANTS to trade for a handful of them fireflies *WINK*
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From: nikki<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

Don't feel so bad Angel.  I don't believe there are any fireflies here in Oregon either.  Although there are gorgeous sunsets, which are most beautiful when there are low-laying clouds to reflect the light.<BR>
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Laurel/Jennie--just goes to show how much pay attention that late at night...I didn't even notice that you posted as Laurel and signed it from Jennie...but it's all good. :)<BR>
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Kev--nice to see you back buddy,and youbeing so busy is a good enough reason why I haven't heard from you.  <BR>
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Terry--you better be just as busy!  ~pouts~ haven't heard from you in ages!<BR>
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Gala--again, welcome back lovely one.<BR>
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off to read new subs......nikki<BR>
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From: smoldering<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

Kirk,<BR>
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Sorry to bother, did you get my email, or did I screw it up somehow?  (computer illiteracy stuff)
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From: Megs<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

WOW!!! So much going on here at the Blender.  I have missed DAYS of comments and new subs.  But in my slightly hungover and VERY tired state of Post-Buffett relaxation it seems like just the prescription.  Had a CRAZY weekend and I can't even begin to relate all that has happened (hint to Ash and HMS- BIG email coming about "the guy"...oooooooooh you just wait.)  But Jimmy Buffett is the King and my girlfriend and I ended up getting front row tickets for only $25 so I THOROUGHLY enjoyed my two hour tropical vacation...<BR>
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Wastin' Away-<BR>
Megs
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From: Jenna Holland ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

Angel- "Losing It"  Well, Well, Well! I'm speachless!  <BR>
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-Jenna-
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From: deevaa  ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

Megs -- there had better be an email coming my way or there will be email bombs coming yours..... (goodness... that was a threat.... )<BR>
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Kev -- I don't think I can write more along the same style as 'watching' Gala will be flying to NZ with the sole purpose to kick my butt.... hang on, no she had a buggy whip or something (don't even have a clue what that is, but it sure sounds kinky..... &lt;wicked grin&gt; maybe I WILL write more)<BR>
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Hmm...... poetry..... just done a mammoth Monday morning read... so here goes (taking a deep breath).... <BR>
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(I'll try to be brief...)<BR>
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Jenna - '7hrs later' nice job of capturing the moment.<BR>
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Angel - 'losing it' ... (giggling .... no comment, just giggles.)<BR>
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Kevin - 'in' and 'savour' (esp, in... very, very nice, sweetman.)<BR>
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kiwi - 'longing' hmmm... all this beach poetry and summer loving stuff is getting to me! Its raining hard, and pretty cold here -- I was driving into work at 7 this morning and its still dark enough to be midnight... the harbour looked amazing though, sea mist pouring over the motor way and all the city lights fighting to be seen through the mist... it was stunning in a very grey way.)<BR>
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Gala - what everyone one else is saying re 'with both hands from the heart' Paul B suggested we throw together a band.. I can't sing to save myself but can I be back-up singer? <BR>
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Laurel - 'Summer Love' -- see above to kiwi!!<BR>
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Chris L - 'you are everywhere this night' nice.<BR>
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Hank C (the handsomest cowboy this side of where-ever.) 'love rebuilds' I love the lines... "my heart is a mosaic of light, and laughter, and music." wow... thankyou for sharing.<BR>
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Paul B &lt;laughing&gt; I REALLY liked 'thankyou' however I'd not have been pleased to be likened to 'an old, worn out pair of shoes' on my 5th anniversary!!!! (but thats just me.... &lt;wink&gt; you'll know for when you write poetry for me now.)<BR>
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Riggs - 'so much life' wonderful, and also the one you mailed me... thankyou.<BR>
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Terry - 'waking dreams' I'm so glad you did submit it, even if you changed that word... hehe.... <BR>
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guppy - dear friend, 'bugs in cursive' was wonderful... we don't have fire-flies here in NZ... I've never seen them, so both yours, Gala's and Angels stories have really seemed magical to me! <BR>
We DO have glow worms though, do you think the two are related?<BR>
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We hear more about my Dad's tests tomorrow... thankyou for the support... so much for keeping this short huh? thats me for the day.<BR>
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take care of your hearts.<BR>
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dee<BR>
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From: KtG [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

Thank you for liking my poem Angel, it's nice to know. I'm new to the blender. Its all very cool. Tones to read. Inspiring. Thank-you, to all of you for sharing your work I think I'm addicted.  Angel, the last poem you posted really made me grin, (losing it). Deeva and Gala I love your style. I feel all guilty about the way I've treated guys in the past now thanks to Eric, so it's not just purging for you, it has some greater good. There aren't any fireflies in England so that's one spectacle I've missed out on, on the upside our badgers are prettier than yours (I'm not taking this all too seriously). <BR>
Lovely poems lovely people.<BR>
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Kt
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From: Megs<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

Ok now I am done with my own ridiculous prose and reading a FEW new subs.  My eyes refuse to stay open.  I am such a waste today.  *giggles*  <BR>
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Kiwi-  "Longing" *sigh* Beautiful and I understand because I went to bed FEELING every word of that last night.<BR>
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Sarah-  "Crimson Pillow" has beautiful imagery.  I adored it. <BR>
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Jenna-  "Taught to Learn'  Girl- You are killing me with how ironic your poems come across to what is happening with my "other guy" sometimes.  I loved it.  You HAVE to email me sometime ([email-masked])<BR>
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Angel-  "Losing It"  Just giggles...like everyone else.  But GOOD giggles.  <BR>
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Dee-  No threats.  *cowers frightened and runs off to compose a long email* <BR>
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From: deevaa (again again.... just like tinky winky)<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

Jenna -- be warned... you may email Megs.. and she may email back the first time... but after that,.... big black hole. Trust me.<BR>
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Megs.... &lt;tapping her fingers&gt; well? no email so far.....<BR>
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KtG (hope thats right) hey a pom... I'm the 'gotta have one' Kiwi chick.... and Riggs is the Aussie Bloke in the house.... welcome, and thanks for the kind commet.<BR>
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dee<BR>

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From: Megs<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

Dee- Check your inbox you impatient wench.  As IF I am the "slack assed email chick"  that you have admitted being.  *grin*  <BR>
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Jenna- Don't listen to her.  I am good.  I swear.
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From: smoldering<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

Agh!<BR>
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Terrible me.  I have someone now, that I am getting to know. We've only just met, but she takes up a great deal of my mind.  I rush around like a fool to get to see her, talk to her, her her voice, I can't wait to be around her.   I'm letting myself fall agian, and its good, but its bad.  I want to write to her, about her, everything her, and the words just don't do my feelings justice.  Everything I've put down isn't worthy of her.  How she makes me feel is so much more powerful that what I can write.  I'm too embarassed to submit stuff even!  OK, sorry, I just needed to vent a little to people who might understand my prediciament.  <BR>
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I hope I can find some words for this, I need to.  She's wonderful so far, and its a little soonish to let her know what she does to me, but I want to tell the people who understand.  K.  Enough venting.  <BR>
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Oh, nice work everyone.  God you people amaze me!<BR>
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From: nikki<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

Dee--I am silently applauding Watching...wonderful finish, girl!<BR>
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KtG--the Irrelevant Inaanimate was very good also.  Thanks for the explanation, also, although I think I got most of that without it.<BR>
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Megs--good to see something from you again...especially since waiting patiently for e-mail does not really fit my character  (just teasing, wench)<BR>
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Jenna--7 hours, and Taught to Learn are also very good.<BR>
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Youguys make me jealous, you know!  Maybe I can try to write again!<BR>
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later lovebugs--nikki
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From: Angel<BR>
Date: 25 June 2000<P>

Hehehe...thanks for all the *giggles* for, "losing it"...I really did!...*GREAT BIG SMILE*
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