From: slug<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

zero #1 - i like the imagry of unwrapping life - how very uplifting!
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From: Beth ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

Hey everyone! Just thought i'd drop in...<BR>
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Thanks to The Frosted One....i appreciate any comments :)<BR>
For everyone...keep writing your hearts out!<BR>
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Beth :)
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

Gala~'Come Dance...' was beautiful, and I never meant to copy your theme, but could not get that memory off my mind so as usual I wrote it out. <BR>
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C.L.Hollinghead~ 'Who Am I' was a very good attempt at capturing the 'feel' of Browning.<BR>
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Elizabeth~ Thank you for posting that piece by Mother Teresa. And 'Exhume' was an interesting take on an old political/moral question.<BR>
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terry
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

Well, Chris saved my life today. Started off innocently enough. Took the train from New Hamburg to Grand Central Station. When we got to Times Square, I tried to walk against the light and almost got hit by a dude on a motorcycle. Chris grabbed my arm and pulled me back to the curb in the nick of time. <BR>
  We did the usual touristy things- Empire State Building, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Metropolitan Museum of Art (bought a print of *The Storm*!), Central Park...saw Strawberry Fields. Took the subway to Greenwich Village...saw Bleeker Street, where Chris says Dylan got his start. Hung out in a bar, drank beer, listened to live blues music. Got my palms read. Ended the evening with a shared ice cream dessert in the HoJo's in Times Square...got sick of waiting for the waiter to bring our ticket so we walked. It was too much fun. Now we're partners in crime!<BR>
   My feet are blistered and my muscles are throbbing. Time for bed. Goodnight, all.<BR>

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From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

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All right-------new concept..instead of Gala's questions, I propose BUMPER POETRY for September...somebody write something...and just for laughs, we all try to "bump" from same theme...seems we've had a few of those lately...but rather than an accident----let's try it on purpose.<BR>
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1. Try for a chain-------<BR>
2.  Use your own style or voice------<BR>
3. Multiple posts of same work does not qualify as a bump!<BR>
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Ladies and Gentlemen----------START YOUR ENGINES!<BR>
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                                   love    Gala<BR>
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

Gala are you gonna set a beginning theme to start this bumper poetry rolling? I think we have bounced around dancing, sleeping and lightning in the past week or so......shall we continue one of those or start something new?<BR>
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Chris W. where are you???<BR>
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And  Tara~ How goes the new relationship? Are you and Todd sailing pretty smooth waters? Hope so....<BR>
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terry
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

an idea for the bump....<BR>
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Gala... I've just completed a painting that I was hoping that guppy would write something for... he said yes, and was waiting for me to finish it and scan it... well tonight I've finished and I can scan it in the morning... if I post that, would that count as the starting point for the bump?<BR>
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The work is of a mermaid resting on a rock, a merman is in the background and their tails are touching... thoughts?<BR>
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dee<BR>

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From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

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DEE GIRL!!!!!!!<BR>
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WHOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!!!!<BR>
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Just the thing!<BR>
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                                    Giddy Gala
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From: The Frosted One<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

Hey everyone!<BR>
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**Terry** "When We Danced" was wonderful. I have had a slow dance like that, and the funny thing is, it was in airport. :) It is great when you can dance and feel like that at the same time.<BR>
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**Lori** "My First True Love" was great. Keep up the good work. :)<BR>
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Always<BR>
The Frosted One
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From: dreamheather<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

 Gala... Idea has my poetry heart juices flowing..<BR>
  we should after that, start a "chain" where each writes one line, with the next line written by someone else.<BR>
  no telling what would come of that also....<BR>
  
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From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

Hey Heather......<BR>
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            A round robin has possibilities.....but first bumper poetry!
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From: Kare Bare<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

Hey people!<BR>
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**Lori**--I loved--My First True Love--It was great.  Sometimes you feel like you are in love and that they are going to be THE one.  Then something happens and they aren't THE one.  Glad to hear that you found your first true love!!  keep that love and let it grow! <BR>
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**deevaa** Thanks for the comment.  I appriciate any comments and i will take any suggestions.  i will try your suggestion.  Thanks again.<BR>
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Kare Bare
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From: ZoE<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

HoNeYs I'M HoMe!!!!!!!!!!<BR>
EaRLy!!!!!<BR>
Yep, our train let us on EARLY and DeZ was not at all disapointed since she got to see DiSnEy WoRlD but was way too hot and dehydrated the whole time.I picked the worst time to explore FLORIDA when it was 100 degrees. <BR>
TiMe TO eXPlOrE THe NeW WorKs...<BR>
I missed you all :)<BR>
-ZoE
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From: C.L. Hollinghead<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

Yea, I was wondering about the diversity of locations that the blenderites live in since many comments I've read draws me to the conclusion that many of you hail from the north. Just curious about that. I was born and raised and live in the Heart of Dixie(Alabama). So if you could help me out than I would greatly appriciate it. If not, that's ok to.
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From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

Hey C.L.-------<BR>
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             I know you, Misti,Kevin amd Terry think you're southern........but Dee is from New Zealand...and that's as far south as it gets!<BR>
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            I myself was born and bred in New Jersey...but if i had my druthers, would settle happily for a cozy house with view of the Smokies....or maybe the Peaks of Otter.<BR>
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            Please don't hold the yankee breeding against me. A sweet dowager from South Carolina told me that my daughter "has lovely manners"...in a room full of little girls with years of cotillion under their belts...high praise indeed for a yankee brat!<BR>
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                                      Regards,<BR>
                                      Gala         
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From: Kiwi<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

it really doesn't matter~ (but i think it does :-)<BR>
no no no... thank you!
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From: Edward Telles [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

Why I love you by Edward Telles<BR>
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Your beautiful red hair caught my eye<BR>
Your beauty is enough to make me cry<BR>
it's your personality that makes me want to stay<BR>
and everything else about you that makes me not want to go away<BR>
everything about you really makes you glow <BR>
I just want to let you know<BR>
I love you babe and I will never let you go<BR>
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From: dosent realy matter does it<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

thanks terry but all that matters now is that one reads k?
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From: Kare Bare<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

Hey people!!<BR>
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**Crystal**--Changing--It took my breath away.  It seemed so real as i read it although i haven't stopped crying yet.  It sent chills down my back knowing that others can feel the same way.  Keep writing and just remember there's someone for everyone.<BR>
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Kare Bare
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From: ZoE<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

GaLa- Loved 'HeAd OvEr HeELs', you said it like I could never say it. Thanks<BR>
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-ZoE
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From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

Thank Zoe.....You never know what you'll come out with at 3:00 AM..........<BR>
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                                         Gala
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From: A secret.<BR>
Date: 27 August 2000<P>

I am probably the happiest I have ever been in my life! Ok, I'm sorry I can't put my name but people I know somtimes come here to read my poetry and this is kinda a secret though I want to proclaim it to the world! I'm getting married! I've been in love with her for years and I found out she loves me. Well tonight I became engaged. It's everything I've dreamed about, everything I've wished for, and what I've prayed for. I thank God for everything he's done for me! I hope everyone's dream comes true as mine did tonight! 
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