OMG Laurie, you have me seriously crying reading this. I must say you are making it very hard for me to mess with you. It was definitely my pleasure to meet you. Contrary to rumors we never did fight. (I still think I can take her.) I never  would have thought such a trip could have such a wonderful effect. The transformative effect it had on you Laurie was truly amazing. You have gone from caterpillar to butterfly during this trip. You brought a smile and kind words to a lot of people. I am proud to a call you friend. Of course, I still am not sure about giving me credit for inviting you. I seem to remember something you said about hunting me down for evil purposes. lol  Anyways, I love you Girl,
Moni
Damn you even got my name right! What's this world coming to.

Quote from: HappyMoni on July 15, 2017, 11:55:19 PM
OMG Laurie, you have me seriously crying reading this. I must say you are making it very hard for me to mess with you. It was definitely my pleasure to meet you. Contrary to rumors we never did fight. (I still think I can take her.) I never  would have thought such a trip could have such a wonderful effect. The transformative effect it had on you Laurie was truly amazing. You have gone from caterpillar to butterfly during this trip. You brought a smile and kind words to a lot of people. I am proud to a call you friend. Of course, I still am not sure about giving me credit for inviting you. I seem to remember something you said about hunting me down for evil purposes. lol  Anyways, I love you Girl,
Moni
Damn you even got my name right! What's this world coming to.

  The credit is well placed. I firmly believe had you not said you would like to meet me, I would not have started the thread and asked if others would like to also. And all my blessings this trip flowed from there. So yes Milnie or was it Minnie? Well whateva,    it's all your fault and everyone else's for making this a wonderful trip.

(and I got your name right several times)

Tell Ann she's a special person for putting up with the likes of you and give her a hug for me.

Next time it won't go easy for you. Mark my words.

Hugs,
   Laurie

So Laurie....about that makeover......  

Your Friend

Liz

I'm hoping to make it back to Lexington, KY, in the next month, if all goes well. I've been teaching in Thailand since 2010, but have to return due to health reasons.

Are you going to be near Lexington during your trip?

If not, it's OK, as I'll likely be a guest of my daughter for a while.

Whew! This is the part where the guy lifts the safety bar and you say "I wanna go again!"

It was a true pleasure meeting you, Laurie. If you get out this way again, we're going to the end of the land...Provincetown. 

Hugs, Devlyn

Quote from: Laurie on July 16, 2017, 12:40:58 AM
  The credit is well placed. I firmly believe had you not said you would like to meet me, I would not have started the thread and asked if others would like to also. And all my blessings this trip flowed from there. So yes Milnie or was it Minnie? Well whateva,    it's all your fault and everyone else's for making this a wonderful trip.

(and I got your name right several times)

Tell Anne she's a special person for putting up with the likes of you and give her a hug for me.

Next time it won't go easy for you. Mark my words.

Hugs,
   Laurie

Okay, next trip, cage match, you and me. Loser gets make over.

At least the forces of the universe are back in alignment as far as you and my name.
Later,
Marni

You have shown a lot of grace with the intentional misspellings of your name, I don't want to add my finger to the pie.

Here's to our Lady of Patience, HappyMeringue

Hugs, Devlyn

the Devlyns Food Cake has spoken.  With just desserts. 

Laurie,

You have really impressed me, probably all of us. It has taken an incredible amount of courage and strength to do the things you have done over this past month. Perhaps the biggest hurdle was allowing yourself permission to let Laurie run free. With the sort of growth you have experienced from this trip I look forward to the continued metamorphosis.

Deb and I had tears in our eyes reading your post from last night. We feel honored to have participated in a part of this journey.

Thank you,
Tia Anne

Quote from: ElizabethK on July 16, 2017, 06:56:31 AM
So Laurie....about that makeover......  

Your Friend

Liz

What was that Liz? It got a bit garbled coming across that ocean between us. I think there was a bad storm when you hit send.

Sorry

Hugs,
   Laurie

made you a home coming cake, date and walnutand cut yo a sliceenjoy your virtual cake

as the road went by
beautiful destination
began to appear

gender backup clothes
Burlington Colorado
locked in truck with keys

OMG what now
Laurie's lorry knows answer
time to be true self

much like taking swim
do not over analyze
just jump in and be

feels good doesn't it
the earth did not stop turning
in fact better place

use carpool lane now
one person with two people
one stronger one fades

Laurie shows us all
Yes as a matter of fact
I do own this road

Quote from: Raell on July 16, 2017, 07:28:25 AM
I'm hoping to make it back to Lexington, KY, in the next month, if all goes well. I've been teaching in Thailand since 2010, but have to return due to health reasons.

Are you going to be near Lexington during your trip?

If not, it's OK, as I'll likely be a guest of my daughter for a while.

Hi Rae,

   It's not often I get to hear from you so I am glad you were with me in spirit. Alas we have missed the opportunity to meet as I have returned home and am just closing the chapter on my road trip. I did go through parts of Kentucky though I don't think I got close to Lexington. Perhaps sometime in the future we'll be able to meet while on another road trip. I've been making a couple each year and so far have no good reason to stop.

  Have a safe trip back and het those health issues taken care of.

Hugs,
   Laurie

Quote from: Devlyn Marie on July 16, 2017, 07:49:57 AM
Whew! This is the part where the guy lifts the safety bar and you say "I wanna go again!"

It was a true pleasure meeting you, Laurie. If you get out this way again, we're going to the end of the land...Provincetown. 

Hugs, Devlyn

I will take you up on that someday Devlyn. It may be a while but I can see it happening.

I want you to that now when I read your comments I can hear your Boston accent. I really enjoyed our time together even though you dragged me into that city.

Hugs,
   Laurie

Quote from: HappyMoni on July 16, 2017, 10:55:37 AM
Okay, next trip, cage match, you and me. Loser gets make over.

At least the forces of the universe are back in alignment as far as you and my name.
Later,
Marni

Let's get it on!! btw just who is this?

Laurie

Quote from: Devlyn Marie on July 16, 2017, 11:20:07 AM
You have shown a lot of grace with the intentional misspellings of your name, I don't want to add my finger to the pie.

Here's to our Lady of Patience, HappyMeringue

Hugs, Devlyn

Run along Devlyn you citified ruffian.
And keep your fingers out of that dang pie.

Quote from: Kendra on July 16, 2017, 11:42:21 AM
the Devlyns Food Cake has spoken.  With just desserts.

OMG Kendra you didn't just say that did you?

btw when are we going to get together? Any preferences?  (no cities)

Laurie

Quote from: Laurie on July 16, 2017, 01:55:04 PM

Quote from: Kendra on July 16, 2017, 11:42:21 AM
the Devlyns Food Cake has spoken.  With just desserts.

OMG Kendra you didn't just say that did you?

btw when are we going to get together? Any preferences?  (no cities)

Laurie

Yes, she did, and she's 102% pure awesome! 

Hugs, Devlyn

Quote from: Anne Blake on July 16, 2017, 12:54:35 PM
Laurie,

You have really impressed me, probably all of us. It has taken an incredible amount of courage and strength to do the things you have done over this past month. Perhaps the biggest hurdle was allowing yourself permission to let Laurie run free. With the sort of growth you have experienced from this trip I look forward to the continued metamorphosis.

Deb and I had tears in our eyes reading your post from last night. We feel honored to have participated in a part of this journey.

Thank you,
Tia Anne

  Well thank you Tia, and Debi for being a part of my story.  I very much enjoyed the unbridled hospitality you and Debi showed me while I was there. We talk a lot and shared what was important to us thereby giving a part of who we are to each other. Though much of our stories different in experiences there was still that bond of commonality in who we are and what we endured to get to where we are today. The pain and insecurities of growing up different and searching for answers of what was wrong with us that we could not be "normal" I think that is something we all share.
  I especially enjoyed my talk with Debi while you were out getting that all important second approval letter. I got to listen to a side of our issues few get to hear. That of the spouse and the impact on them. Debi obviously loves you very much and is solid in that love for you as you are to her. You two have something very special there. Cherish it and her.

  Tears? Yes, I've heard that from a few others, so you are in good company. It was not my intent to make anyone cry though.
I assure you I had tears in mine as I was writing this synopsis and my thoughts on this wonderful trip and all of you that made it wonderful for me.

Again I thank you for opening your home and hearts to me.

Hugs,
  Laurie

Quote from: Devlyn Marie on July 16, 2017, 11:20:07 AM
You have shown a lot of grace with the intentional misspellings of your name, I don't want to add my finger to the pie.

Here's to our Lady of Patience, HappyMeringue

Hugs, Devlyn

Et tu, Brute? I will have a slice with a little chocolate ice cream on top, Devil Lynn. lol