PINKSTOCK 2008

MB,

In planning a cross country trip, look to include a stop in Oak Park, IL. Guest room and lots of floor space available.

Cherryl

Thank you MB for having us, and thank you ladies for being the wonderful caring sisters that you are.  I enjoyed meeting you all.  It will be a memory I will always cherish.

I saw the rainbow as well.  Just as we were approaching the Canadian border......there it was.  I couldn't describe how beautiful it was and how it filled my heart, as all of you have.  Thumbs up girls.

Cherryl took the words right out of my mouth...LOL Who is who?

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so glad everyone had such a good time..

the pictures are great thanks 

Dear MB,

Thanks a million for hosting this event.  I can't believe how much you and your family did for us.  God has blessed y'all with GIANT hearts.   We had such a great time meeting everyone and our hearts are filled with so much love.  Count me in for next year.  I am already making plans to book the hotel early.  Sorry both Steven and I turned out to be such city slickers. We have never been camping before and are not used to roughing it outdoors.  DH is used to it.  He is so happy he went and got to spend the day with the guys at the car show.  He is already making plans for next year. hehehehehe....I think he caught the Pinkstock fever.  Steven told me he had such fun and really enjoyed meeting all the children.  He absolutely loved making smores by the fire.  He thought the fire was soooooo  cool.  He was not too crazy about the bugs and the fact that we could have bats flying into the camper.  He is not crazy about the Fl bugs either.  I am sure he will remember this trip forever and will have some good laughs when he is older.   We stopped by today to say goodbye but everyone was gone. Sorry, we overslept.   I didn't knock on your door for fear you would be napping. I know you must be exhausted.  

God bless you and your family for all that you do.  I am sure HE will reward you big for your generosity!  If you are ever in Miami just know "mi casa es tu casa" We love you sister!

A message from Kevin to all...

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Aug 4, 2008 6:09 AM
This past weekend was spent with an incredible group of people. My Angel was part of that gathering and so too was her son and all her sisters, their children, other halves and significant others. You, the sisters, are all remarkable women. The time I spent with you and with your families and in particular husbands and significant others demonstrated that there is a remakable bond amongst the group, and to be permitted to participate in your community was a blessing for both me and my son. Husbands and significant others, you reaffirmed my faith in us. The respect and admiration you hold for this incredible group of women, that I heard in your comments and voices is what our boys need to hear and understand. I know they will and I am grateful that my son, Luke, was able to spend time with you all and I look forward to seeing every one of you again. To the sisters, I will never again look at a rainbow or butterfly without thinking of you and for that I thank you all...

Ahhhhhhh....Kevin is a sweetheart!  His got my vote...definitely a keeper!

Good Morning FRIENDS ! What a GREAT weekend.  MB I can't thank you enough, for being so generous and giving. Your family is great. We had a wonderful time, that my DH or I will never forget. 

It was soooo nice to meet everyone. We never met before, but it was like seeing old friends ! Can't wait till next year. We left MB's about 10:30, and didn't get home till 10:30 last night !! We stopped a a sculpture park on the way home, We were going to stop at the Corn Festival, but it way way too crowded. We ended up at the beach with some friends, watched a beautiful sunset, and listened to a band. What a fun-filled week-end we had.

Kevin, your post brought tears to my eyes. Vickie is blessed to have you and your son in her life. Luke is so cute. Hope to see you again next year.

I still have to get my pictures onto the computer---then I'll share ! I took 59 pictures !!!!

Love you all---thanks for the memories !!! 

Neesie, Brenda (Naniam) and Madison

Oh, I am SO sad to have missed Pinkstock this year but I'm really enjoing seeing the pics!

Kids having fun on the hill.

Boys will be boys....

Ahhhhhhhh....no bugs!  Hehehehe

Hi everyone.  What an awesome experience this has been. I am so happy to have had the opportunity to participate this year and wish you all could have been there.  What an experience!  From the minute you drive up the hill and park on MB's yard you know you have reached an amazing place. 

MB is the most loving and generous person I've met.  Her DH, kids, and grandkids go out of there way to make sure everyone is having a good time.  Her husband and sons gathered most of the men and took them to a car show.  My husband had the best time.  Did you guys know MB collects cars?  She loves her car babies.  I'll dig up a pic and will post it later.  Thanks for all that you've done for everyone this past weekend.  You rock!

Nannie is as sweet as I thought she would be.  She is like the mother hen making sure everyone is okay.  I love you dear sister.  Thanks for letting me cry on your shoulder! My DH really enjoyed talking with your husband.  We may come and visit you in the Carolina's one of these days.

Vickie is fun, kind and sassy.  She has a great sense of humor and a huge heart.  She has a way with the kids.  I love you dear sister.  Thanks for your kindness. 

Valerie (Livestrong)  is so friendly.  Meeting her is like saying hello to an old friend.  She has a way of making you feel so comfortable around her.  She also has a quick sense of humor.  She and MB stood at the top of the hill waving the flash lights so we could find MB's house.  What a riot! 

Neesie is so much fun.  She is upbeat and loves to go around hugging folks.  She is also good at keeping track of small details.  Yes, she went around making sure everyone signed plenty of thank you notes. 

Madison is a real classy lady. She is gentle and sweet.  I just loved talking with her.  I felt like I've known her all my life.  We southern gals tend to stick together.  LOL 

Barb is fun, fun, fun.  I can tell she is probably adventurous.  The song "girls just want to have fun" comes to mind.  I just have a sense that if we had met in high school she would have been my partner in crime.  hehehehe 

Blue what an amazing and beautiful lady you are. We were so worried about you and were missing you then you showed up and the entire hill felt your presence.  You brought us such joy and really touched our hearts.  You are one determined lady...can't believe you brought us a cake from Canada and waited two hours at the boarder just to meet us.  Thank you!!!   

Kristin is sweet with a beautiful voice.  I had no idea she is so young.  

Brenda/BMD is a riot.  She made us all laugh.  

Thank you dear sisters for being who you are and for touching our hearts forever!  There is already talk about Pinkstock 09.  So, save up and plan early it's one of those experiences you won't want to miss. 

Love and hugs,

Our 6:00 a.m. flight out of Binghamton to Detroit and on to San Diego turned into a 1:00 p.m. flight out of Elmira to Philly. We are still sitting in Philly waiting for a 5:55 p.m. flight to San Diego. The early flight from Binghamton was cancelled for no apparent reason.We got up at 4:00 a.m. to make that flight. Needless to say we are tired but every minute has been worth the fun and joy we had in New York.

If we ever get home I will post more.