Hey Gang,<P>It's me... Medic... Zippy...? Anyone remember?<P>Ok, so here it goes.<P>Gina, AKA Little Cookie, AKA W.G.Up.H. flew me down to Ark Kansas to drive the rental truck up for her move here to PA with a soccer Mom's van on a car trailer filled with, um... stuff, this past Mem day. Man, she put me to work half an hour after I was there doing repairs on the house. The second day I was on the ladder sealing the chimney cap and slipped off because it was raining, thank God the roof broke my fall. I never saw her run so fast outside to check on me. I just ripped off some skin on my elbows, thanks to the shingles, that I really wasn't using anyway. I am scared for life, not like I enjoy heights. She told me there was some kind of prize up there and I had to find it. She lied. I hit the roof with a loud bang and she kind of freaked. It was loud, I was there. I'm guessing because I didn't find the prize that's why she ran. Hey, no autopsy, no foul. I lived.<P>I never drove a 24 foot truck before with a trailer in tow. Hey, why not give it a whirl. I'll do anything once, twice if I like it. Yes, I successfully negotiated the five state route with no tickets or accidents. Hey, I drive an ambulance. What are red lights? You **have** to stop?<P>She found a nice house in town here and is planning on moving in very shortly. Looks like a little bit of work going into the home. SUCKS to be her. Wonder who she is going to find to help. She just moved and doesn't know any one.<P>AND.... for me.... I finally got my vanity plate "XWS LOSS" for the D present I bought myself. Looks great, everyone remarks about it. And, yes, the XW, Val still calls me. I guess she found out the grass on the other side is astroturf. Hum... sucks to be her.<P>I am doing great and Gina is doing the billing for my ambulance company. She *IS* really a bulldog going after the insurance companies. I see my retirement home in VA Beach coming up really soon.<P>Just wanted to give an update to anyone that cares since I haven't been posting in a while. Been busy getting ME in order. Maybe one day I will rejoin the sane, nah, I like being a Village Idiot. Life does get better, well at least for me. <BR>

Hey Bud and Budette,<P>Congrats on the relationship and stuff!! <P>We went and tied the knot... so ... you guys and us'ens are the brave, brave souls to not only fall in love with a fellow-MB'er, but tell about it!! <P>My H and I wish you love, peace and a loooooooong happy life together!<P>*another new_beginning, eh?<P>------------------<BR>~Sheryl<P>And we know. We who have seen. ~Pellegrino

Hey Sheryl,<P>Life is not so simple for me. I did something I never thought I would. You may understand. MOOSE7771@AOL.COM and yes that is an invitation. Not here.<P>You ****ed up!! You trusted me, try to make the best of it. Which way is up?<BR><P>------------------<BR>"It's not over till we say it's over! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? H*ll no!" Blutto...Animal House 1984<P>Wishing us all the Best.<P>Medic

Okay, email on the way... and frankly, now I'm scared!<P>

Hey you guys,<P>that's fantastic news, well, not about the falling off the roof stuff.... but the other.<P>I'm so sorry I couldn't get to VA Beach. You may not know Tim but Qantas took over our little airline and until it's all sorted out, we have no travel benefits at all. My holidays were also cancelled due to extra flights, extra hours and no crew!!!!! I haven't had a chance to read back and see how it went, but my imagine could probably do the work.<P>I'm so glad to hear you and Gina are going so well. I'm assuming she's moved somewhere closer to you hmmmmmm????????<BR>Not knowing my way around the States I get a bit confused sometimes.....<P>It's funny, I posted an update on me too today. I haven't been on for a couple of months due to work commitments but that's not to say I haven't thought about you all.<P>Keep up the good work, I love the new number plate...... fantastic.<P>I only hope my ex finds out the grass is not greener within my lifetime!!!! I'd like to see that......<P>anyway, great to hear your news<P>love and hugs to you and Gina<P>Jo <BR>

Hi, your posts used to make me laugh. Glad to hear you're doing so well.<P>------------------<BR>Belle, Domestic Goddess

OH OH... What did Zippy do now?? <P>Don't try to fool everyone... I've seen those little scars on your elbows... nothing compared to the nice one I'm gonna have from my Rollerblading Incident .<P>Good to see you guys again... hey Zip, Have G email me (use the dawnettad@aol). I have some pictures and some questions about the VA Trip. I know she's been busy keeping up with your Wooo Woooo business and finding a house... but I need to chat with her when she gets some time .<P>Hugs to you both!<BR>Dawnetta<BR>

Hey Zippy and Gina!<P>Where have you guys been hiding?? Zip, tell Gina when she gets moved into her house, not to forget about the party!! <P>Dawnetta!<P>Ya know, if the nuns and the kids would stay out of the way, you wouldn't have gotten hurt! Thank goodness you were able to stop before you ran into that child! Too bad you had to be scarred for it though! How's the job hunt going??<P>Mitzi

Hey Zippy and Gina - Glad to hear that things are going well for you both. It has been HOT here in Va. Beach. No more falling off ladders, OK?<P>I'm getting ready to go to Spain for 2 weeks. Can't wait. Sitting on the beach, drinking Sangria, etc., etc.<P>Anyway, take care and keep forging ahead. Seeing the two of you both moving ahead with your lives together is tonic for the rest of us who are still scared to get back on the horse!!<P>Love and God Bless - Marsha

Marsha,<P>Spain?? Think you might be able to smuggle a bullfighter back to the states for me? <P>Mitzi

Mitz,<BR>The job hunt is going SLOW. But, I'm not in a rush, so it's OK. And those darn Nuns & Kids... I'm gonna be scared for life (emotionally and physically LOL LOL). I still say that Zip pushed that kid in front of me, and then pushed me down too... I could have skated around him! <P>Marsha,<BR>If you bring Mitzi a bullfighter, you have to bring me one too!!! Have a great time in Spain... I'm jealous!<P>Smooches,<BR>Dawnetta

Hey Tim and Gina,<P>Glad to hear you guys are doing well.... hugs, Dana

Hey, I am glad to see some happiness touch your lives! Good luck!<P>Desiree<P>------------------<BR>"Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things in which smiles and kindnesses and small obligations, given habitually, are what win and preserve the heart and secure comfort."<P>Sir Humphry Davy<BR>

Hi Mitzi and Dawnetta!!<P>Bullfighters, you say?!?!! I don't know what the INS would say about me smuggling them back!<P>Actually, I have noticed that even though most of the Spanish women are gorgeous, most of the men are sort of effeminate looking, even though their behavior is macho. Very strange - I cannot figure out why this is so, or if it's just true of the area I was in. I never did see any of the stereotypical "Latin Lover" types. Oh, Well!!!! <P>Now, before anyone accuses me being unfair to those of Latin descent, this is just my observation in the small town where I've been. Actually, I adore the Mediterranean area, its culture and its people. Spain, Italy and Greece are absolutely beautiful places, and a joy to visit. I would go there more often if I could afford it!!

Hey guys...<P>Glad to hear you are both doing well!!! Hope things continue to be good. <P>Hugs--<P>Kathi

hi medic and gina,<BR>Nice to hear you are doing great!!!<BR>Does the new house have a flat low roof? Glad you are okay.<BR>cl

Hey Gang,<P>Sorry it took so long to reply. Things around here have been pretty hectic. It has been a long time since this house and I have had two small children running around. [Usually it's just me running around like an idiot] They seem to like me despite my best efforts. Go figure. My kids are 16 and 20, so it has been a **long** time. That and with Gina buying the house, getting the paperwork ready, the home inspection, walk thru and closing coming up today, she is showing signs of wear and excitement. [Yes, both at the same time]<P>So,<P>Nyneve,<P>Thanks for the E's. It helped greatly. You are a true friend.<P>Yo Bonnet,<P>You missed a great time in VA. I'm planning on heading down again, hopefully in August. I love that place.<P>I think G moved up here because of the schools. The kids here don't have to write on shovels and walk uphill both to and from the one room schoolhouse like in Arkansas. <P>Val called me again last week telling me how unemployment sucks. She got fired from the dental office. Long story. Anyway, she was bumming at first and me being me got her to laugh. She said "Well, I don't want to hold you up, Honey, I'll let you go" WHAT? HONEY? Squeeze me? Baking powder? I think she forgot who she was talking to. Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids.<P>Hey Belle,<P>Nice to see you too. My sense of humor wasn't damaged thru out this whole A or D ordeal. Glad I could bring a smile to your face as well.<P>Dawnetta, um I mean Roller blade Queen,<P>AH, yes the incident. I still can't believe how you avoided that group of nuns and orphans. Nudge nudge, say no more. <P>Ola Mitzi,<P>We have not been hiding, well not that much, the kids keep finding us. I won't let her forget about the party.<P>Hi Marsha,<P>The falling wasn't the bad part, it was that sudden stop when I hit the roof. That wasn't fun. It was great meeting you. Those damn tourists!!!<P>Dana,<P>Thanks for the wishes. I hope you are doing well also. <P>DES!!!!!<P>Thanks, It's Zippy time again. Life couldn't be better, oh and I guess Gina is doing good too. hehe<P>Hey Kathi,<P>Yeppers... It was hard to imagine two years ago I would ever be happy again. It seems that the tables have turned. Val and Brian want to come down for some of her excercise equipment and she wanted to see me. Um... [shaking head up and down] NO! <P>and CL!!!<P>Thanks and no the new house doesn't have a flat low roof, but the chimney looks fine from the ground. No need for me to be up there.<P>Thanks to all for the well wishes and kind words.<P>Wishing us all the Best,<P>Medic

Hiya Zip,<BR> Come on tell them the truth.. <BR>Really gang he just too happy that he finally has plymates now. (and that he is bigger so he gets his own way).<BR>Not that it ever stopped him before. hehe<P>Sorry Zip had to jump in there.............. you know that.<P>Dawnetta he always pushes people in front of moving vehicles nuns or no nuns....<P>PB<P>JJ