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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited April 2009

    Oh Coonie, the browsing thingy just doesn't seem to be working for me.

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  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited April 2009

    Hi all, just found this thread- I think Sharon mentioned on Housekeeping that y'all are planning your escape...can I come too? Love anything near the water, but not crazy about hot weather. Nantucket is wonderful, spent several summers there as a child, honeymooned there (Fabulous guesthouse).

    I would love to send a bandana or penent or what ever you decide! Thought about doing one of those 3 days but don't think I'm up for it (physically OR emotionally). Can I live vicariously thru you Checkum? The story of the older couple at treatment center broke my heart. With all my heart and soul I pray that I will live long enough to be one of those elderly couples, strolling hand in hand. Thank you for your efforts.

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  • coonie
    coonie Member Posts: 7,618
    edited April 2009
    Welcome EWB. This IS a great thread. We have alot of fun and we're sooooo proud of Checkum!!! She's a strong lady!! So glad to have you hereSmile
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  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited April 2009

    That would be great! Imagine trying to explain banana shaped bandanas!

    Rhubarb pie....yummmm

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  • checkum
    checkum Member Posts: 1,211
    edited April 2009

    Hi EWB & Welcome to our little escape.  We have a crazy (but FUN) bunch here and we love to meet new sista's.  Of course you can live vicariously thru me.  I plan on taking pics and letting you all experience as much of this through my eyes, as possible.  Of course you all need to know that each day you will be in my heart (wondering when the heck can we sit down LOL)...

    OK - so it is penants - no bigger than the size of a bandana (not a banana you jokers Laughing) something around the size of 10"(top across) X 13" (both angles)... hey it doesn't have to be perfect or EXACT -- the main thing is HAVE FUN and be a part of this....  The top should have a 1" hem so that I can string them on the ribbon... hoping this makes sense. 

    Any color - anything goes this is our "coat of many colors" for Checkum's Foob Fighters LOL

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  • checkum
    checkum Member Posts: 1,211
    edited April 2009

    MY DD is making me a logo for the Foob Fighters -- this ought to be interesting ... like an action figure punching cancer... LOL

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  • checkum
    checkum Member Posts: 1,211
    edited April 2009

    YUM Jo Rhubarb crisp.....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

    Hey bananas bandanas penants I don't care just send something from your heart that I can tie on a string.

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  • checkum
    checkum Member Posts: 1,211
    edited April 2009

    Also --- I have one team mate.  To have a team you have to have a person on your team (go figure Tongue out --- she is just working on her donations.) Our team goal is $7,000.00.  So if anybody out there Iis able to and wants to donate to the Foob Fighters, Leona Tripp needs to build her donations so that she hits the minimum. 

    Her link:  http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/BostonEvent?px=3332338&pg=personal&fr_id=1292

     She is my best friend from Nantucket and she agreed to walk with me to keep me company and be a team!

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  • checkum
    checkum Member Posts: 1,211
    edited April 2009

    Where did those bannanas go???

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  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 3,047
    edited April 2009

    We have lost our bannanas but we know exactly where the nuts are LOL

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  • checkum
    checkum Member Posts: 1,211
    edited April 2009

    LOL --- what nuts

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited April 2009

    Welcome EWB!!!!!!

    We are very proud of Checkum.  I am not up to doing a walk emotionally and and very happy that others are.  Someday I will be there!!

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  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 3,047
    edited April 2009

    HA! LOL Checkum, I love this picture

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited April 2009

    So my reading of the dimensions sounds like we are indeed going with pennant shaped entries.... or a combination of pennants and more traditional bandanas???

    I, too, will need your address -- when you have a moment, please PM me.

    Big hugs for the training portion of the program.

    Slow and steady.

    When I looked into the three day, they assured me there was a 'bus' that picked up anyone at anytime for any reason. I considered it, thinking I might be able to plan to walk 10 miles each of three days. I congratulate you if you end up walking 10 blocks each day.

    (((((((((((((((((((Checkum))))))))))))))))))))))))

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited April 2009

    Okay, are we bananas or nuts?

    Pendant?  LMAO, make up your mind. 

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited April 2009

    Checkum, when do you need this for?

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  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 3,047
    edited April 2009

    fruit loops

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited April 2009

    I'm lost!

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited April 2009

    How do you make a pendant?Wink

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited April 2009

    Hugs Jo!!!

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  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 3,047
    edited April 2009

    Regarding those who are fruit loops, nuts and bannanas. I takes one to know one, thus we are all in good company.

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited April 2009

    LMAO, okay Jo.........how does one make a pendant out of a bandana? 

    Nope, no headache here yet. Hehehehe.

    Okay, PENDANT-something suspended from something else.

    It this a pendant?

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited April 2009

    I've not had fruit loops in years!!  Used to love 'em.

    Are these pendants or fruit loops?

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  • coonie
    coonie Member Posts: 7,618
    edited April 2009

    Good morning Escapees!!!!!!!! OK..........now! I'm really confused. Can somebody PLEEEEEZE post a pic of what we're supposed to send to Checkum? I don't want to sound, well......TOTALLY brainLESS.......but I do really good with pictures......lol

    Ummm Jo.......I do have a headache, but you didn't cause it. I'll tag along in your purse today to visit your dad. Those emotional drains are the worst!!! Big bear ((((((((((((hugs)))))))) for you today!

    Sharon, have you shipped the bananas yet? hehe (lol)

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  • checkum
    checkum Member Posts: 1,211
    edited April 2009

    lol - I am totally confused now I don't know what I want bannanas bandanas pendants pennants ....

    I am reallly counting on Julz & Faith (our creative ones to help us all out with a visual) --- I think they need a little time though so be a bit patient.

    I know Sharon is sending me a bannana (I can count on her LOL)

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  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited April 2009

    Sharon how about froot loop pendants?

    Checkum- how about one of each? it will most certainly be a very creative, decorated tent!

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited April 2009

    Just popping back thru and love the whirlwind of ideas.

    I'm thinking for the 'less-creative' in our midst that a pre-purchased bandana, that is then adorned with hand-written wishes...... could be folded nearly in half and a quick seam by either sewing machine or by a glue gun could run the rope thru.

    I loved the pics of Julz pennants posted earlier. I will follow that idea and plan to use Checkum's suggestion of 10 inches across the top, and 13 inches for the triangular/slanted sides. (Allowing enough room across the 10 inch side for a hem, enabling the roping to go thru.)

    ****Have you guys seen my 'inspirational scarf' thread here @ BCO?? Maybe this will get some of you thinking. As I said, I can send a couple of boas...... I have ribbons sent by Spar, Celia, Saint, WingGirl, KimberSIS and my mom that I can adorn the boa.

    Go see if you can find that thread and take a peek at that art-project. It may get you thinking.

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  • coonie
    coonie Member Posts: 7,618
    edited April 2009

    Hey Faith....where is the scarf thread. I'd like to take a look and get some ideas.

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited April 2009

    I just went looking for the 'scarf thread' and bumped it to the top again.

    It is in this same section: Renewal, Recovery, Hope

    It's in the very last box under: Inspiring Stories.

    Maybe we can bump it periodically until Checkum's walk is accomplished.

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  • checkum
    checkum Member Posts: 1,211
    edited April 2009

    fruitloops --- banannas ---- sounds like breakfast (I won't go hungry)

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