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Buttercup | Saturday, December 15, 2001 - 03:37 am     Here I am! Still alive, and probably more surprised by that fact than anybody else! The reports in this thread are hysterical, though, true nevertheless Thank God for technology, and the fact that I was able to keep in touch with people via email over my phone on this trip. If not for that, I would be dead, or in jail for causing bodily harm onto others Believe it or not, the stories you have read here are only the tip of the iceberg. Just to mention a few more, there was the guy who was bragging about being out on parole, the mother who couldn't wait to get high at the next stop, the kid who kept crying and screaming "my dollar, my dollar" continously for 45 minutes, me holding and collecting water from a leaking overhead bin in an empty Oscar Meyer Lunchables container so I wouldn't get wet I had a weak moment and took pity on the mother behind me with two loud small boys, and let the older one (about 4) sit next to me for a while. Yes, this was the same little rapper boy who had given me a whiplash earlier by kicking the seat for hours while jammin'. I should have known... Anyway, a few minutes later he exclaimed,"Look at her, everybody!" as he had proceeded to put my blow-up neck pillow on top of my head and baseball cap. I am sure I was quite the sight, and he was proud to announce that I was ready for Halloween... I guess I was entertaining enough, because after an hour or so, he decided that he wanted to come home with me instead of his mother...sigh. But guess what--it didn't happen There may perhaps be a book in my future, which will include a few chapters on restrooms across the US--YUK! One thing is for certain, and that is that will be NO MORE grey dawgs in my future unless some insanely strict criterias are met: no other people on board, beverage and food service, as well as frequent massages!!! It's real late here right now, and I am still preparing for the next part of my loooong adventure tomorrow.... Nothing like a 24 hour lay over in California before turning around an doing the insane trip again! Though, this time on MY terms At least I was able to squeeze in a birthday dinner, a medori pina colada + a holiday party tonight Before I hit the road again, I want you ALL to know that your comments and support on the board, which usually are relayed to me via email, are MUCH appreciated! Wish I had more time so I could go and post to you all individually, but right now I am in desperate need of a good night's sleep in a real bed! The memories of waking up at 5 a.m. this morning after 46 hours on 3 different busses, and aching all over, are still too fresh to pass up tonight's bed opportunity before Phil and I hit the road tomorrow, or in a few hours...
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Tess | Saturday, December 15, 2001 - 03:51 am                                     Hooray for Buttercuppy!!! Safe journey!!!
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Tksoard | Saturday, December 15, 2001 - 04:41 am     {{Oh Buttercup}} I'm so sorry I laughed so hard at Merlins story!! I wish people on this board would inform me as to when it's a joke and real life!! Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference!! Please drive careful, and have a very safe and Happy Holiday!!!!   |
Merlin | Saturday, December 15, 2001 - 05:04 am     Tksoard, I apologize for the ambiguity. I think real life is a comedy.
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Grooch | Saturday, December 15, 2001 - 05:43 am     <<One thing is for certain, and that is that will be NO MORE grey dawgs in my future unless some insanely strict criterias are met>> That's why I asked who's idea the greyhound bus was. LOL! But be proud. I think taking the greyhound for any amount of time is an initiation rite for something. I just can't think if it at the moment. And you made it! I'm glad you made it safely. When you recover, I would write a letter to Greyhound, complaining about sitting under a leaking whatever. Maybe they will give you a free ticket to use in the future. <Grooch slinks off> |
Lancecrossfire | Saturday, December 15, 2001 - 11:24 am     Get resting Butter--it sounds like you are in store for another long adventure. Are you sure that 4 year old wasn't Mike from BB2, only shrunken by some head hunter tribe roaming Greyhound buses?? Maybe INS folks should ride the buses once in awhile? |
Buttercup | Saturday, December 15, 2001 - 02:43 pm     Tksoard--don't you ever feel bad for laughing! Heck, I'm laughing! Merlin was pretty close to the truth Grooch--I will NOT wrote to Greyhound regarding the leak for the very fact that they MAY give me a free ride....YIIIIIKEEES!!! Lance--the 4 year old was way too cute for being a shrunken Mike...
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Tess | Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 12:07 am     Buttercuppy, Please give War a very big hug for me!! And don't forget our favorite little pitcher, Miss Dakota. Aw, what the heck--you can hug the guys for me, too, since they are cooking you breakfast in the morning. Don't forget the photos. War went and got film tonight and everything. |
Urgrace | Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 01:18 am     Glad you made it home safely! Will you be letting us know your itinerary for the roundabout trip? How can I buy you 'lunch' if I don't know when you'll be cruisin' by? Email me if you want! |
Buttercup | Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 05:11 am     It is time!!! <Buttercup adjusts her miniskirt, pets Phil on the head, puts on her driving gloves, and pulls out of the driveway> WOO HOO!!!!!
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Wargod | Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 07:22 am     Ok, I just woke up, and got email from Ms.Butter. She's running a little late, so it might be lunch instead of breakfast. Or maybe brunch. I don't know for sure. I'm so tickled she'll be here, I'd feed her just about anything she wanted at this point, hehehehe. And Butter, a miniskirt? I'm thinking that might be a little uncomfortable to drive in, but could be a good way to get out of any speeding tickets.  |
Juju2bigdog | Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 08:38 am     Yay, Buttercup!!! Hey, War, be sure and get on here the minute Butter arrives, maybe as she is pulling into the driveway.
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Wargod | Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 09:11 am     Will do, Juju! Anything in particular I should pass along to Ms.Butter? I'd be willing to pass along any messages anyone has. I'm also taking bets on how long it will take for Ms.Butter to witness, first hand, Dakota's angelic attitude, hehehehe. |
Spygirl | Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 10:17 am     I want pictures!!!! <since we forgot when she was here last week....> |
Willi | Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 10:28 am     Wish her a safe journey.
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Wargod | Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 10:36 am     Tess reminded me last night to buy film. Spy, how could you forget pictures????? Ms.Butter should be here in about an hour and a half. Little ms. shaggy Dakota has had her hair cut, and looks 100% more innocent than she is, lol. And as I type, I'm trying to hustle Caleb into a pair of pants that are not 2 sizes too small for him. He keeps saying, "Don't worry, mommy, I'll change before your friend gets here." For some reason, I have visions of Butter knocking on the door while Caleb stands there in his undies, lol! |
Moondance | Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 11:22 am     Yeah what Spy said!!! opppss just saw your post War... hope you guys have a blast! |
Misslibra | Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 11:22 am     Well I decided to come out of the Sims world long enough to see what my Brother's and Sister's are doing at the TVCH, and what did I find out... Buttercup has took a trip around these United States, way to go Buttercup! And not only did you take this trip but you met and visit some of the TVCH gang... cool!! I enter the Sims world and missed out on everything happening in the real world. Buttercup, if you ever decide to do this again I want to come with you, it sounds like alot of fun. I have really enjoyed reading this thread, and all of your adventures. GO BUTTERCUP!! |
Wargod | Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 11:45 am     I'm thinking this has got to be the most documented trip in history, lol! Also,the most fun to read and write about. What are we going to do with all our spare time when Butter gets to her final destination?? |
Tess | Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 12:13 pm     Just got a message from Miss Buttercup that says, "Fun is what it's all about at this point!" War--your Dakota is going to look like an angel next to my grumpy Miss Sarah!! |
Wargod | Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 12:18 pm     Hehehe, I wouldn't count on that Tess! Dakota is in the backyard going absolutely nuts right now. Shes running, jumping, and screaming! I have this fear that Ms.Butter will pull up, hear the commotion and take off again, lol!!!!!! |
Juju2bigdog | Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 12:39 pm     She's not there YET???!?!??!! |
Wargod | Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 12:43 pm     Nope, she got stuck behind some slow traffic. I advised her to overtake the slowpoke on the shoulder, which she must have done, since I recently got email saying she had left him in the dust. I'm not sure if thats a good thing or not. But, she should be here in about an hour, barring more slow drivers, and cops. |
Tess | Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 02:03 pm     She's there, She's there!!! Hey War---how about an update, missy!!!! Last message I got MissButtercup was eating and talking to the kids. MissButtercup is very good at talking to kids. |
Juju2bigdog | Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 03:29 pm     Buttercup is very good at talking to US! Hmmmm, what does that say? Oh great, now I have visions of Buttercup and Phil in a car packed to the top barrelling down I-5, passing everybody on the shoulder, while Buttercup sends Tess e-mails on her phone.
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