Archive through April 11, 2002
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Wargod

Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 11:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Gail, I'm glad you're having a great time! I unfortunately wouldn't know about the curly hair syndrome, since there is no force on this earth that would make my straight, straight hair curly! Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip as well!

Tess, sounds like you are having a great time as well! I'm so glad Sarah is enjoying the sights, the family, and the friends. Family vacations are so much fun for children who are old enough to enjoy and remember it! Have a safe drive tommorrow!

Car54

Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 03:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh Gail, it sounds so beautiful where you are. I am envious.

Tess, you should be a travel writer...your stories are so much fun. Isn't Virginia just the most beautiful place? I drove through the state once and remember having to just stop the car to look at the view a couple of times.

Schoolmarm

Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 07:42 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, here's an unexpected road trip.

Last night after teaching, I had to go to Niagra Falls to get a check cut in Euros. (LONG STORY....needless to say, I am hating living in the sticks where you don't have services such as International Banking!) It was a lovely 3 1/2 hour drive through the forest and I got there 45 minutes before the exchange closed. So at 9:15 PM I decided to go see the Falls at night. I had been there in the winter during the day, but this was a very different view. STUNNING!!! And the best thing about going so late was that the parking was FREE!

I decided that I did NOT want to go through the forest at midnight (too many deer and tight winding curves to be safe). So I went on the interstate, stopping at three rest areas to sleep because I was drifting off the road. I got home at 5:15 am, and I am truly exhausted today.

One really cool thing was that I was listening to a great public radio station, and when the announcer came on, he was speaking French. Bon Soir! Very Cool!

NOW, If I can just get my application for Europe in the mail, get packed for my conference, teach three more classes and drive to Cleveland before my plane to Nashville takes off....all will be well.

I need a nap!!

I'm looking forward to seeing Tess and family and TnTitanFan tomorrow night for Survivor!

Sounds like everyone is having great travels!

Juju2bigdog

Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 08:11 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Tess got on the move an hour ago. Happy travels today, Tess and family.

Juju2bigdog

Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 08:36 am EditMoveDeleteIP
This just in from the Tess-emailing-phone: 30 mi. north of Fredericksburg, VA. Go, Tess, go!!!

(and the end of the message says now 29, :))

Buttercup

Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 09:36 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Tess & Co. are currently having lunch in Ashland, VA :)

Buttercup

Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 10:39 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Tess & Co. are back on the road. Currently on I-85 with 260 miles to go before they reach Queen Zed's castle. They are enjoying the beautiful countryside. Evidently the weather is so nice and warm that clothes are being shed

Buttercup

Buttercup

Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 01:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This just in: Tess & Co. are only 110 miles away from the castle!

Juju2bigdog

Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 04:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tess arrived safely about an hour and a half ago! Yay Tess and family.

And now I am really excited for myself. I just did a run through on packing for my upcoming trip to London and Paris. Everything IS going to fit in the rolling backpack! Yay! And it is not too heavy. Yay!

Lancecrossfire

Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 07:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tess is in chat!

Twiggyish

Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 07:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Juju, I can't wait to follow your trip, like we did last time. The same for you too Marm. If you get a chance, drop us a line!

Juju2bigdog

Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 07:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tess alert!!! Tess is in chat right now!

Tess

Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 08:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hello from Queenzed's kingdom!! She is the epitome of Southern charm and graciousness. We had an amazing dinner complete with creme brulee and Sarah is in love with greydawg.

I just have a minute right now and will post more about our visit tomorrow but this has been a fantastic day. Charlotte is easily the most beautiful city I've ever seen.

More tomorrow. Butter and Juju, I'll be in touch!!! Good luck to Spy on your tests!!

Wargod

Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 11:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Alright Greydawg! I'm so glad Sarah enjoyed her vsit with him. Sounds like another wonderful day, Tess! Drive careful tommorrow!

Spygirl

Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 03:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Have a great day, Tess!!!! Sorry I didn't get to chat last night...just got a bit overwhelmed all at once.

I hope you have a great visit!!!

Buttercup

Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 07:46 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Tess & Co. are amazing! They are right on schedule and on their way to Nashville. Stopping to see Tksoard on the way, which is in just a few hours away Then I believe they will be meeting Schoolmarm and Tntitanfan for dinner and Survivor :)

By the way, Tess and Queen Zed called me last night from the castle, and it was very obvious that they were having a wonderful time! It put a silly smile on my face and made me all fuzzy inside listening to them talk

Tess is confirming my impressions from my road trip--TVCH people are GREAT! I can't wait for Tess' next stop!

Okay, now back to the scheduled programming

Buttercup

Buttercup

Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 07:54 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Dang! This woman drives faster than I can type! Tess & Co. have just entered South Carolina!

Buttercup

Juju2bigdog

Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 08:02 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes, Buttercup, but if you get out your map, you may scratch your head as I am doing. What is she doing in South Carolina going from Charlotte to Nashville? Grooch, Twiggyish, y'all better start cleaning that guest bathroom just in case. The Tess-mobile is on the move!

Tksoard

Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 08:02 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh Man!! I better take my shower!!

Thanks Buttercup!! Keep me informed as much as possible. I have alot to do!!

Buttercup

Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 08:34 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Good point, Juju...perhaps she's taking 85 to 26? dunno

TK, between Juju and I, you will for sure get updates :)

Pssst...Juju, I gotta go and mow my lawn. I've been told my yard should take about an hour, but since I've never done such a thing before....well, who knows! I am hoping it's just like vacuuming

Twiggyish

Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 08:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Tess and family are welcome down this way =)

Zed

Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 09:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Tess,Charlie and Sarah left his morning after a really lovely visit. I had to check to make sure greydawg didn't stow away in Sarah's luggage as he found her size and energy matched his own...he was smitten!

Tess is as solid ,salt of the earth and sweet in RL as we all would imagine. We spent a nice southern spring evening on the deck recapping their trip and sharing stories of TVCH.

And extra added bonus of the visit was that Charlie is a computer whiz and fixed the touch pad snafu on my computer...I was a tad worried as I peeked into the kitchen and saw my laptop in about 100 pieces...Tess said not to worry...and sure enough...voila!! Touch pad is in tip top condition! Thanks Charlie!!

I wish them well on their next leg of the journey to Tennessee,Chicago and finally home.

Safe travels!!

Buttercup

Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 10:00 am EditMoveDeleteIP
About 20 minutes ago, Tess & Co. were on I-40 about 105 miles from Knoxville. The mountains are slowing them down a bit, but they are enjoying the pretty view! :)

Buttercup

Tksoard

Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 10:38 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks BC.

Juju2bigdog

Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 10:48 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Whew, thanks for getting that one, Buttercup. I found the message but got confused on the time. Okay, I got it now. Her messages are coming in as Greenwich Mean Time. So, with daylight savings, I now have to subtract 7 hours for board time, but it is three hours later where Tess is. Except she is gonna cross a time zone in about another hour. Okay, I am perfectly clear now. TK, you better get cracking.

Buttercup, that lawn mowing is bad stuff in the South. You need to chump your landlord into doing it. Okay, it may not be so bad this time, but it is only going to get hotter. And Hotter. Best to pass out from heat prostration, notify the landlord of hazardous conditions, and have him get a boy to do it. Yeah, there you go.