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Willi

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 01:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Have a great time!

Kep421

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 04:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
That was the most amazing experience!!!

I have to go throw food in front of the hubby, then I'll be back!!!

Simply amazing!!!

Meme9

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 05:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hiya Kep! We're all looking forward to your update! Bologna should be a fine dinner, really!

Kep421

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 06:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tess is great and says Hi to everyone. We had the nicest visit..Sarah is such a sweetie. Charlie is a doll!!

We talked for about 2 hours...it was one of the best experiences of my life. Although we are visually strangers, I knew her the moment I saw her drive up and her eyes connected with mine. I could tell she knew it was me, even from her car in the parking lot. Maybe my jumping up and down and waving frantically through the resturarant window gave me away, but that fact didn't scare her away. We hit it off right from the start!!!

They had rain all the way in, brought it with them strait to the Steak N Shake. Didn't matter tho, inside the Steak n Shake was bright and warm. We had steakburgers (except sensible Sarah who chose a grilled cheese) and chocolate shakes that were out of this world!!!

Sarah told me all about her pet fish and Tess told me about Sarah's sleepless night last night. Seems sweet Sarah is a little homesick, but is taking the trip like a true trooper!!

In my excitement for this event, I totally forgot my digital camera, but Tess as usual, saved my butt and pulled out her sturdy minolta. Sarah took a picture of me and Tess and Charlie took a picture of me and Tess with Sarah sandwiched between us.

Although time seemed to stand still, it sped by all too quickly and before we knew it the sky was dark and it was time to say good bye. After hugs all around (which I almost forgot to get!!! SHEESH!!!) I led them directly to the Ohio Turnpike on ramp and wished them God speed to Penna. This was truly a remarkable day!!!

I have to go somewhere and unwind myself...I don't think I'm gonna sleep much tonight.

Lancecrossfire

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 06:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kep, thanks so much for providing the details of how your meeting with Tess (Sarah and Charlie too) went for you. She seems to have that affect on everyone she meets.

I'm sure she really enjoyed your company too Kep. Glad you could all get together, even if for a brief visit.

Meme9

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 06:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
WOW Kep, it sounds like that was really exciting!
Thanks for the update!

Kep421

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 06:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey Meme...I gave him hot dogs...tee hee!!!

He can't complain...I used the right pot!

Grooch

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 06:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks for the update, Kep!

I'm glad that they are safe. I was worried about all the bad weather they are having and driving through.

It is so much fun meeting people (right, Twiggy and Bat). And the time really does speed by way to fast.

I hope Tess gets the chance to post some pictures soon.

Who is Tess visting next?

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Juju2bigdog

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 06:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Aaaawwwwwwwwww!!! <wipes away a tear>

Thanks for sharing Kep.

Schoolmarm

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 06:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, Tess and family are visiting me next...after they spend some time with Charlie's family near Pittsburgh.

She will stay at my house on Thursday night then she will be off for West Virginia (I think).

This is fun!

Soeur

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 06:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks for the update Kep.

Meme9

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 07:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kep, well if you used the right pot...then he's got nothing to complain about. hehe Weiners make a lovely dinner.

Marm, I bet you can't wait for Tess and family to arrive! Is this your frist meeting with Tess?

Weinermr

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 07:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes we do Meme. I made a nice one Saturday night.

Tksoard

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 07:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Kep!! I'm more nervous now than I was before I read your post. You only had 2 hours with them? I'm going to meet them next Thurs. and we won't have alot of time together either. I'm glad you had such a good visit.

Weinermr

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 07:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kep and Tess, I'm so happy for you. And envious!

Schoolmarm

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 07:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes, My first meeting with ANYONE from TVCH!!!

I'm excited, but a little nervous because I don't have time to clean the house, and the cleaning lady comes the day AFTER they are here! Go figure. Also, this is a really boring town, except when the leaves are out on the trees, then it's a tourist town. We have another week or so until it's pretty!

This is a crazy week at school, so I'm really glad that Tess and family are coming to visit!

Do you suppose that I can get them to go to a concert on campus at 8:15 on Thursday? HAHAHA!!! I'm sure that we will have Survivor on at that time. Maybe she'll get to meet the frat boys next door!

And I'm afraid that our ray of sunshine is truly bringing the rain with her!

Meme9

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 07:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Weiner, I knew you'd get the pun!

Marm, don't worry about your house, you know we are our own worst critic. I'm sure it is fine.

I'm pretty sure Tess likes Frat Boys...hehe
But to miss Survivor, I just don't know.

Thursday will be here before you know it. Poor Tess, to be traveling at the same pace as the rain is really a bummer.

Tess

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 08:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi everyone!! We finally made it to beautiful Cranberry Township, PA. whew!!! I don't think there's been this much rain since Noah built the ark. That didn't stop me from speeding across Indiana and down the Ohio Turnpike to meet Kep. We got just a little bit lost... but then we asked the really cute guy at the toll booth (yum) and he told us how to get back where we needed to be.

Finally found the Steak and Shake--just where Kep said it would be. Amazing! I knew as soon as I saw her that we'd be friends for life. It's just as if we've known each other for years and years. What a doll!! My shy Charlie even talked to her on the phone twice before we arrived since there were a few gaps in the phone email service (grrrrrr).

Kep brought me an angel night light which is just beautiful and Sarah got an adorable stuffed puppy. I just tried to convince Sarah to name the puppy Juju, but it came with a name tag and it says Nuzzle so she's not changing it. That child sure has a mind of her own. Kep even brought a gift for Charlie and he was just tickled. Kep and I even both ordered the same thing for dinner!!! Charlie loved her and Sarah just adores her. Life is good.

Now tomorrow we get to see Sarah's favorite cousins and then Thursday right after lunch we get to go see Marm!!! yipppeeeeeee!!

That reminds me, Marm, Charlie has an answer to the question about the concert. It has something to do with pigs flying. :)

Hugs to everyone. Thanks to my relay team of Spy, Butter and Juju.

tess

Egbok

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 09:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow Tess & Kep, what excellent reporting - I felt like I was right there with you!! What a special moment all of you shared - it's a TVCH bond that you'll share for a long time to come!

Hey Tess, you've just got to meet the Frat boys that Marm mentions every now and then!! I'm looking forward to a complete report on that encounter!

Take care.

Grooch

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 09:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
<<I just tried to convince Sarah to name the puppy Juju, but it came with a name tag and it says Nuzzle so she's not changing it.>>

Maybe we need to start calling Juju "Nuzzle" instead?

Lancecrossfire

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 09:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
We could Grooch--however I see her going out to get extra 9 mm ammo if we do.

Wargod

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 10:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Here Nuzzle, Nuzzle, Nuzzle..........I don't know that doesn't really have a nice Juju type ring to it.

Tess and Kep, glad you had a wonderful visit! Hope to hear more of the great Tess adventure soon. Drive careful Tess!!!!!

Lancecrossfire

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 10:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sleep well Tess, and safe driving for you tomorrow. Have a great time with the family.

Moondance

Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 11:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
That is GREAT Tess and Kepy! It is so much fun meeting people from the board! It is truly special!

Tess, Sarah and Charlie...stay safe!

Webkitty

Wednesday, April 03, 2002 - 09:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
This is so nice that we can go along on Tess's adventure through the power of the internet. Thanks for sharing Kep and Tess, keep having fun and ditto that on staying safe.