From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 15 June 2003<P>

Liz~<BR>
thanks! yes! you are correct!<BR>
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Rennie~<BR>
thank ya kindly! your words are always like a soothing balm.<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1211">SterlingRose</a><BR>
Date: 15 June 2003<P>

To Tj Holland; Thanks so much for your encouraging comments.<BR>
                And you are right;  since I don't come and read the comments frequently; I might have missed some.<BR>
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To bp;  Thank you also for your kind comments.<BR>
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I really got closure from the "Old" Sunburn prose.<BR>
I have been sorely troubled and feel better now.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 15 June 2003<P>

From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<BR>
Challenge anyone?<BR>
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Gala is in a mood...evidenced by my latest sub.<BR>
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So let's take a break from the usual, shall we?<BR>
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Gala's OUTTA THIS WORLD SUMMER LOVE CHALLENGE.<BR>
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1. Must involve a fantasy pairing, et's famous characters from fantasy fiction (wonder who'll jump on Legolas?)<BR>
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2. Must be in the context of YOU and Data, Worf, Gandalf, WHATEVER floats your boat...<BR>
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3. Any form or style.<BR>
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4. Points are awarded for style, originality,AND keeping to theme...so try not to pick something too obscure.(I'm decently read, but I have limits)<BR>
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TIP: Try and write from a storyline basis you actually KNOW...there's more to Vulcans than just pointy ears---elves too!<BR>
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We'll try to wrap this one up in time for July issue...so let's call the deadline June 29th...<BR>
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Live long, and prosper!<BR>
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From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<BR>
Oh YEAH...and it HAS to be a love poem...NATURALLY. <BR>
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(Just reposting the challenge rules...two entries so far...anyone else game? ;)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 15 June 2003<P>

Wow, Misti. Just plain wow.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=487">bp</a><BR>
Date: 15 June 2003<P>

~~teej.~~we were just up in your stompin' grounds at that safeway on Gdubya....Big pac of steaks and french bread, spoungebob-squarepants is gonna partay before work tonight....<BR>
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bp
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=17">deevaa</a><BR>
Date: 15 June 2003<P>

FYI: if anyone here has emailed in the past 48 or so hours, the mail didn't get through, my server has been down and they didn't have a 'catch' service for email. Therefore after being email-less for 2 days, I received 2 emails when I finally could log in. <BR>
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Not happy.<BR>
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So, if you've emailed me recently, please send it again.<BR>
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I hate being email-less.<BR>
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Take care,<BR>
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dee
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 15 June 2003<P>

I am so distressed today...worked a trauma code on my sons friend...never imagined that in a life time...I ask for prayers for the parents, family and all the young friends that just graduated with him.....
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 15 June 2003<P>

ladyinwaiting~ yes, and also, please take the time to see to yourself, lady. We'll share the load with you on the heavy heart to help make it a bit more bearable. I've learned from personal experience that it is finally possible to handle that load ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 15 June 2003<P>

Thank you Rennie...I know this brings up saddness for you as well...memories...I am sorry<BR>
I guess the hardest part is that your children see you as someone who can fix anything...and somethings just can not be fixed...it was so hard to look at my son and say "I am sorry, I am just sorry"...I never imagined when I took this job recently that I would be doing this very thing...God does have plans...and I have learned to not question them...possibly ...no...I was suppose to be there for a reason...that I may never fully understand...thank you again
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1223">Butterfly03</a><BR>
Date: 15 June 2003<P>

Kirk~~ That is a fabulous idea- that "newbie tag" thing... I'm glad you thought of that! By the way, glad to see that you enjoyed your trip and even took pics to share with us !}
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 15 June 2003<P>

Ladyinwaiting,<BR>
Sorry to hear the bad news in your world...my children's friends have experienced similar and it happens too much too often...also, i am not sure how people in emergency rooms across the world, how they witness and handle the trauma cases...bless your heart...<BR>
Rennie,<BR>
Thanks for all your warnings, ideas and advice...You are a Godsend...<BR>
Dana,<BR>
Hope you had a good weekend...let me hear from you soon...<BR>
Jim,<BR>
Thinking of you and hoping all is well in your world...Hope you had a great Father's Day...Maybe we can catch up soon...<BR>
CS58
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 15 June 2003<P>

Thank you Pam...I know this brings back fresh memories for you as well...it just is hard...so hard..I hurt for the parents, for the youth...and my heart breaks for my son that he has had to grow up so fast...welcome to adulthood...what a rude awakening...as far as emergency medicine...have done it for 22 years...and it is never easy...interesting sometimes, especially full moons...but never easy...you laugh at the good times and cry for the sad ones...thank you for caring...it means alot to me...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 15 June 2003<P>

Kirk,<BR>
I read the webpage too. It was very interesting. Thanks for teaching me something new and interesting :)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 15 June 2003<P>

ladyinwaiting~ one of the best organizations, working with other organizations, to come out of the need for folks dealing in trauma situations, imo, is www.sidran.org for some real answers and pointing a direction to help children and adults, layman and professionals. I think the best thing parents and children learn is to comfort each other equally as human beings and not superhuman beings when real tragdy strikes. Helping seems to do more to help someone cope when hurting than to dwell on loss ... helps me even here, now. Writing a tribute poem (a form of love) is one of the best ways to remember the good to raise up spirits, not let memory sink into some deep abyss. You can hug them again and say words you didn't get to before ... no opportunity lost that way ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">tj holland</a><BR>
Date: 15 June 2003<P>

bp ~ Party on squarepants! LOL! Next time stop in!<BR>
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-Teej
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 15 June 2003<P>

Chris~ <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.15.08.14.24333">The House On Cuba Road</a> I've seen all these places before. Lived in a few of them. Thanks for the armchair tour guide again ... and especially that dinner! I'd love to see more of your work ..... Rennie <BR>
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