KC, the picture of Ambassador is pretty but what happened to his tail?
Bridge update
Jim Tice said they would bring the bridge in on Monday. I'm excited but wary. I sure hope it fits the space I have chosen for it.
KC, the letter from Tory was much appreciated. That little rascal is really gifted in giving us the flavor of her travels. I haven't figured out yet how to write her.
KC, the letter from Tory was much appreciated. That little rascal is really gifted in giving us the flavor of her travels. I haven't figured out yet how to write her.
Tory's Adventure to Morocco-Montezuma's Revenge
This may (or may not) be a double entry. Forgive if it is. Love, KC
From: Diana Thompson [mailto:tory.thompson@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 12:41 PM
To: Drew Skinner; Murray Thompson; Nikole Y. Krause-Thompson; Tom & KC & the ZoiBoyz
Subject: Quick hello!
Hey everyone! sorry I havent written sooner. the tour is going at a fast pace and our senses are in overdrive! unfortunately yesterdqt during q tour of some ruins I ca,e dozn with a fever qnd then started to upchuck... I felt bad about holding up the group but theirs zwas approx 2 hrs behind mine, so ze are all in Fez, drinking in the exotic sights and sounds --- but always within running distance of the loo, and never zithout a good supply of TP! we are well cared for by our guide and I am taking immodium and drinking lots of water and should be right as rain in no ti,e. I have to dash to get back to hotel by dark and zill be out of touch for part of the next few days, so zish me and my poor tummy good luck!
love tory ::: ps; these dang keyboards are driving everyone crazy!
From: Diana Thompson [mailto:tory.thompson@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 12:41 PM
To: Drew Skinner; Murray Thompson; Nikole Y. Krause-Thompson; Tom & KC & the ZoiBoyz
Subject: Quick hello!
Hey everyone! sorry I havent written sooner. the tour is going at a fast pace and our senses are in overdrive! unfortunately yesterdqt during q tour of some ruins I ca,e dozn with a fever qnd then started to upchuck... I felt bad about holding up the group but theirs zwas approx 2 hrs behind mine, so ze are all in Fez, drinking in the exotic sights and sounds --- but always within running distance of the loo, and never zithout a good supply of TP! we are well cared for by our guide and I am taking immodium and drinking lots of water and should be right as rain in no ti,e. I have to dash to get back to hotel by dark and zill be out of touch for part of the next few days, so zish me and my poor tummy good luck!
love tory ::: ps; these dang keyboards are driving everyone crazy!
BALM
I went to the farm yesterday. Everything was quiet. The chickens were in back of the chicken house resting and the little ones were inside the woodshed. There was no activity at all around the bridge site. Mr. Ferrin (I think that is his name) is going to make firewood out of the balm tree and Douglas-fir that was pulled out of the swimming hole, and said as soon as it rains, he is very fire aware, that he will cut down the five dead standing trees by the field.
Today I went to the Polaris dealer (Smuckers) and looked at the Ranger and drove it around a little bit. It seems pretty stable. It is fun talking things over with a polite salesman--they want to make a sale so put on their best manners. I appreciate it.
The little blue house I looked at for Nina comes with a finished one story house on the same lot. The little blue one is sort of run down so I thought it might be real cheap by Corvallis standards. The two together sell for $450.000. I am going to have the real estate agent take me through. It is so much fun, and sales people are soooo polite.
Isn't it fantastic to have a balm tree on our property? I think it is the same as the Balm of Gilliad. Maybe I'll make up a poem about it----once upon a time there was a lamb that liked to rest beneath the balm......
Love, B o p c h a
Today I went to the Polaris dealer (Smuckers) and looked at the Ranger and drove it around a little bit. It seems pretty stable. It is fun talking things over with a polite salesman--they want to make a sale so put on their best manners. I appreciate it.
The little blue house I looked at for Nina comes with a finished one story house on the same lot. The little blue one is sort of run down so I thought it might be real cheap by Corvallis standards. The two together sell for $450.000. I am going to have the real estate agent take me through. It is so much fun, and sales people are soooo polite.
Isn't it fantastic to have a balm tree on our property? I think it is the same as the Balm of Gilliad. Maybe I'll make up a poem about it----once upon a time there was a lamb that liked to rest beneath the balm......
Love, B o p c h a
Who are you?
Sid, a stranger has made a recent posting on this web, rattling on and on about a scam or a flan or some such nonsense. How this clearly deranged woman associated these terms with Bopcha and trees and revenge is beyond me.
Please revoke her access to this blog. The woman is annoying, if not downright dangerous.
Who in the world ever heard of a BALM tree and WHY WOULD IT BE PRONOUNCED BAM????
Stay away from my mother, You!
Please revoke her access to this blog. The woman is annoying, if not downright dangerous.
Who in the world ever heard of a BALM tree and WHY WOULD IT BE PRONOUNCED BAM????
Stay away from my mother, You!
Interesting Factoid for My Sibs
Bopcha reports that she and Johnny Watkins were looking at those two big tree trunks Bopcha had some guy drag out of the creek.
"What kind of trees are these?" Bopcha asked.
"Why, one is a Douglas Fir, and the other is a balm tree." Johnny responded confidently.
"A balm tree...hmmmm. How do you think that's spelled?
"I'm not sure," Johnny said, having pronounced the word each time as "bam."
Returning home, Bopcha looked the word up in the dictionary. Lo and behold: balm (pronounced bam) .....etc.
I'm relaying this story to my sibs because I thought it important to remind them that--laugh as they might have last year--Thompson had it RIGHT and gets the last laugh-HA!!
So THERE!!
"What kind of trees are these?" Bopcha asked.
"Why, one is a Douglas Fir, and the other is a balm tree." Johnny responded confidently.
"A balm tree...hmmmm. How do you think that's spelled?
"I'm not sure," Johnny said, having pronounced the word each time as "bam."
Returning home, Bopcha looked the word up in the dictionary. Lo and behold: balm (pronounced bam) .....etc.
I'm relaying this story to my sibs because I thought it important to remind them that--laugh as they might have last year--Thompson had it RIGHT and gets the last laugh-HA!!
So THERE!!
Yikes! Poor tory.
Bopcha here is the link to your ranger, to sign in just click the link below and use your full email address and password.
Click Here
Love Sid
Click Here
Love Sid
Sunday, continued
I am very interested in young Joe's adventures . Hope to hear more about it. Love, Bopcha
Sunday, September 3!!!. 2006
I got back this morning from taking Aunt Martha to the farm, to look at the two logs pulled from the swimming hole, and at the bridge site. No one was working today so it was nice and quiet.
There is a picture of Aunt Martha and Sid in her Center's monthly newsletter. It isn't bad at all and she was delighted to have it there.
Also, I saw a picture of her new 'boyfried'. He is a new resident there, and used to be a mail carrier at Sweet Home, and is also a veteran. It is soooo convenient to have someone likeable to meet with each day.
The note from Tory is outstanding. Being robbed! What an experience. Will be looking forward to more letters and notes from that adventurer.
KC has a new weather station set up by her place. If you want to know the wind speed, humidity, rainfall, just call KC or Tom. Tom, the genius, set it up.
The weather here today was about 80 degrees. Wouldn't you think they would have a degree sign on this computer?
I will be so interested in young Joe's progress in Iraq. Love to all (here and abroad) Bopcha
There is a picture of Aunt Martha and Sid in her Center's monthly newsletter. It isn't bad at all and she was delighted to have it there.
Also, I saw a picture of her new 'boyfried'. He is a new resident there, and used to be a mail carrier at Sweet Home, and is also a veteran. It is soooo convenient to have someone likeable to meet with each day.
The note from Tory is outstanding. Being robbed! What an experience. Will be looking forward to more letters and notes from that adventurer.
KC has a new weather station set up by her place. If you want to know the wind speed, humidity, rainfall, just call KC or Tom. Tom, the genius, set it up.
The weather here today was about 80 degrees. Wouldn't you think they would have a degree sign on this computer?
I will be so interested in young Joe's progress in Iraq. Love to all (here and abroad) Bopcha
Tory's Adventure to Morocco-the Robbery
From: Diana Thompson [mailto:tory.thompson@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2006 6:22 AM
To: Nikole Y. Krause-Thompson; Tom & KC & the ZoiBoyz; Murray Thompson
Subject: Checking in!
Hello family! I was robbed last night but not hurt -- street kids on fast moped, a drive by kind of thing, very common here, even for local women I am told. They got my language guides & some cash I had hidden in my book for the flight and then accidently took the book in my bag when I went to dinner. Ah, sigh. The police were very kind and took a full report and gave me warm milk to calm my nerves. I meet my group today and the locals all say there is much greater safety in numbers, so I will be well tended to I am sure. So, one day older and wiser I am just about to start my adventures!
Must dash, but I love you all... and will be extra careful I promise!
Love Tory
Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2006 6:22 AM
To: Nikole Y. Krause-Thompson; Tom & KC & the ZoiBoyz; Murray Thompson
Subject: Checking in!
Hello family! I was robbed last night but not hurt -- street kids on fast moped, a drive by kind of thing, very common here, even for local women I am told. They got my language guides & some cash I had hidden in my book for the flight and then accidently took the book in my bag when I went to dinner. Ah, sigh. The police were very kind and took a full report and gave me warm milk to calm my nerves. I meet my group today and the locals all say there is much greater safety in numbers, so I will be well tended to I am sure. So, one day older and wiser I am just about to start my adventures!
Must dash, but I love you all... and will be extra careful I promise!
Love Tory
Crank
Based upon Bop's suggestion, Tom and I saw Crank this afternoon. We were determined to be among the first to review it, seeing as how we are only about 3 steps removed from knowing its writer and director (presuming all the Taylors mentioned in the credits were the correct Taylor and were one and the same) Specifically: we know Dee (1) who knows Gil (2) whose son (3) did the movie).
The movie--well, was VERY original and we really got into it after the initial shock. It's really quite quite different. Reminded me a little of the movie "Get Shorty." It had that same really lovely flavor to it.
Can't wait til the real reviews come out. I think it will be a surprise hit.
Lots of love, KC
The movie--well, was VERY original and we really got into it after the initial shock. It's really quite quite different. Reminded me a little of the movie "Get Shorty." It had that same really lovely flavor to it.
Can't wait til the real reviews come out. I think it will be a surprise hit.
Lots of love, KC
Tory's Adventure to Morocco-Safe Arrival
Below is a note that just came in from Tory. It looks as though she'll be entertaining us with similarly peculiar spellings as she did when she went to Bosnia. Tory didn't have time to put together a group address list before she left on the 1st, so I'll post her emails here or forward them to you all. That way she can spend her $$ at the internet cafe telling us the stories rather than typing in all our addresses. If you want to email her direct, send to tory.thompson@gmail.com as you see below.
From: Diana Thompson [mailto:tory.thompson@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2006 4:14 PM
To: Tom & KC & the ZoiBoyz; Nikole Y. Krause-Thompson; Murray Thompson
Subject: Sqfe qnd sound
I mqde it! Caza is hectic qnd hot qnd very exciting1 Typing is painstaking -- Keyboqrds here qre reqlly funky! It is sloz going to type so I zill sign off qnd send better chqt tomorroz: Love you so ,uch! Tory
PS Caza must be in Morocco, but I sure don't recognize the city name!
From: Diana Thompson [mailto:tory.thompson@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2006 4:14 PM
To: Tom & KC & the ZoiBoyz; Nikole Y. Krause-Thompson; Murray Thompson
Subject: Sqfe qnd sound
I mqde it! Caza is hectic qnd hot qnd very exciting1 Typing is painstaking -- Keyboqrds here qre reqlly funky! It is sloz going to type so I zill sign off qnd send better chqt tomorroz: Love you so ,uch! Tory
PS Caza must be in Morocco, but I sure don't recognize the city name!