ThankYouThankYouThankYou Greg, I see that Kathy has been online. Wife? Daughter? Sister? Mother? Aunt? Sharing your last name surely qualifies her as a babe. Welcome! No need to lurk! Hi Rob, Liam, and anyone else who dares the depths of Spring to lurk here. Say something and you will have company straight away!

Thank you for the Birthday wishes. I should have realized it when I know Wolfie would not remove all my M's. I feel so foolish and delighted that you did that. You did not forget and neither did I forget you! You have made it memorable! *Very Big Warm HUGS*

Marcia, Kathy happens to be my wife. She hangs in Dool. She's the one who got me started at Babes.

Fantastic! It is nice to know. I started out in Drool, as well. Ah, a fellow Firthian, perhaps!

Wow a Drool/Babe relationship!

How about that! Neat, huh!

=) I see no T... =) Gotcha!!! *Big Hugs*

=) and again, today... whoopee (=

Lance, How could I forget to post your lei?! Shall I be flogged again? Hey kiddies, I get to lei him at the end of the year when we celebrate his brigh new shiny college degree!!! Hauoli Na Hanau, Walena Ginger / Purple Tips White and purple orchid, intermingled and woven together. Deliciously fragrant.

Hi all Given that this topic is for her, Marcia surely would not mind if I promoted Geo would she? It is a lively place with seismologists, geologists, astronomers among others, and, if we ever managed to drag him in, a staff member of the Long Valley Caldera volcano monitoring team. Great place, massive wealth of information both current and past. http://www.spring.net/yapp-bin/public/browse/geo/all Rob

Thanks, Rob! Imagine finding you here, of all places! I think I may have to deck the halls for you here as well as in Geo. *HUGS* for finding your way here and for posting. I am stunned!!! * BIRTHDAY ALERT * Rob is joining the adult population on December 2nd. Watch out ladies, he is fair game now! Poor Rob. I rather fancied him for myself and for Julie and for several hundred of his closest fans...

Hey, Rob and I share the same birthday, but I've long since joined the adult popopulation.

Hi all I am not fair game for all. Especially when I already got game in my sights but have a bit of waiting to do before I set sight on either. Rob

Oh Terry, you've only been in the adult ranks long enough to be interesting! Dot is a lucky woman. You're the first man on MY babes list to get married, I think. Well, within the creation of the list. Many men on it are married - of course! They are babes, and as such, they don't hang around unclaimed for long. ~*~ C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ~*~

As to Rob... *grin* He likes the geologically-volcanologically inclined!

He has several hanging on his every word....

William we miss you! You are in a class all by yourself. We miss you! I do particularly... *Sigh*

look at all this activity in here! and lance should love that lei, it's beautiful and i could nearly smell it! we've got to post a b-day list somewhere!

I heard from Lance! He graduates soon. Perhaps I can get him back to talk pearls, but he is going into the diplomatic service, I think. It HAS been a long time since you were last here!

Lance has not been anywhere in Spring since last year. *Sigh* Oh well, he is very busy! Welcome back, Wolfie. *HUGS*

*hugs* back atcha!

Now, if only some of the lurking gentlemen would come for their hugs, life would be a lot sweeter. *Sigh* I'm still waiting. *Hugs* Wolfie. It has been a difficult year.

indeed! *HUGS* to our lurkers as well!

Hugs to you also Marica. It's been awhile I haven't look for Faith Hill Pic's lately, so I haven't written to you for help or anything. I've just been lurking as you would call it. If I don't get the chance have a Happy Holiday Season.

Thanks, Greg! Season's Greetings to you, also and Big Holiday Hugs. Cheer is best shared! I am hoping our lovely Faith Hill will have a special of some sort soon, but I guess motherhood is the most special of them all, and I will try to be patient. Lurk away, Dear... you have plenty of company!

Hi Marcia ...

and howdy from me too 73 de Mike r-c-i

Hi Guys!!! Maggie! Which continent are you on? I thought you had disappeared into the dark recesses of Reading. I've not heard from the denizens there for a long time! Mike! Wow! You do wander far afield. Yes, I know - how did I get here? I just woke up one morning and here I was. Hugs both, and thanks for dropping by!

Been in lodgings for five weeks .. no access to internet. Now in new apartment in Reading .. so look for me online! hugs Maggie

are you in africa maggie?

No wolfie ..I wish I were. I am still in the UK. My life has been very complicated lately. Would value your prayers. My eldest daughter got married in september and they have bought our house. Because of sale problems in the chain of the apartment we were buying we ended up homeless. Someone from church took us in. We have just moved into our apartment which is near the university in Reading. I'm still trying to finish my thesis ..then we're off to Switzerland for French study and then, hopefully back to Mali in africa long term. That's a short version!

Wow!!! *HUGS* Maggie. My stuck-in-status-quo life is thankfully much less full of uncertainties than yours. I know you do not flourish in such circumstances, as I also do not. Prayers are assuredly comming for your well-being. Any other weddings in the offing?

Yup, Hannah plans to marry when she qualifies as an accountant. She has her first professional exam this week.

i'm glad to know that things did work out despite some hard times. your prayer request has been heard! *HUGS*

Absolutely marvelous news!! No "Old Maids" in your family, Maggie (What an offensive and antiquated notion!) Now to get YOUR life back on track...

*GRIN* I have a Christmas surprise planned for Geo. I thought of it last night and have a sticky note to remind me. I ran the idea past the house creature, and it passed with flying colors. Now, how many days before Christmas should I intall it??? Hmmmmmmmmm. *pondering*

Thanks Sweeties ...yes Prayers do work .. I just tend to be somewhat impatient!!!! Actually the time in odgings was really good and we've adopted another member to our family. ...We're going back there in January to dog sit for a few weeks!

Wow!! Or should I say Bow Wow?! Not a huge dog, I hope. The dogs of Britain are the best-mannered in the world, as far as I know, and far better trained than a lot of children I could mention. I know you will lose your heart, again!

Grin ..No Lara is a rather elderly cross-bred. That's why we'll stay nights at Bridgets and work at home. She's too old to go into kennels. Lara is so well trained you can take her for walks without a lead. She's Bridgets constant companion so needs special care. We're both very fond of her. HOWEVER, during our stay at Bridgets we did have an ENORMOUS pyrenean mountain dog/saint Bernard cross called a Leonbergher. His name was Boy and he was a big cuddly teddy bear. bridget boards dogs (among other things) and I found I was surprisingly good with them. I think we had about 7 during our stay. We may have some of the boarders to stay whilst we look after Lara! But not the BIG one.

oh marcia, i can't wait! maggie, i couldn't possibly be a foster parent for dogs--i would keep every last one of them!

Well these dogs all have very loving homes, they just need somewhere to stay for odd days or weeks whilst their owners are away. Staying as paying guests in a home where they are loved and cared for is a better option than going to boarding kennels. I am just so amazed at how well I managed so many different dogs. I think the most we had was five at one time.

Five?! I AM impressed. All I can picture is Maggie being dragged down the mais street of town being pulled by 5 eager dogs - rather like huskies pulling an Eskimo sled. What a thought! Sounds lovely, actually. I know you will like having their company!

Giggle ...there is only ONE house dog ... Lara ..the others are paying guests. Actually Tony and I can manage three or four between us depending on the personality of the dogs involved. There is NO high street .. this is in the midst of the country! There should only be Lara when we go and dog sit. HUGS Maggie

Woooooo!!! Now I see you running across fields of wildflowers with the ribbons in your hair trailing behind. One is good. Two humans is better. Woooof!!!

he he ...wish I could talk to you on yahoo though .. or AOL (sociolingouk)

Hau'oli Makahiki Hou

(did you expect me to get it right here afer messing up in Geo several times?!)

Hi Marcia ...have you had my emails ... nothing from you for ages ....still big sister?

Hi all How was New Year for my lovely Hawaiian friend?? I went to the beautiful Molesworth Station as you know and had a couple cans of Canterbury Draught (the best of the not very many beers I have tasted), while Mum and Dad had a bottle of red wine, to see out 2001 and see in 2002. Absolutely GLORIOUS weather with not a hint of the heavy rains, thunderstorms and landslips that set in a couple days later. Marcia, can you please e-mail me because I am a bit concerned about your invisibility on Messenger. Just so I know you are safe and well. I am fine, the weather is not - (Thursday December 27) thunderstorms, (Friday December 28) thunderstorms with isolated hail, (Saturday December 29) thunderstorms, torrential rain, (Wednesday January 2) thunderstorms with sheet lightning, (Friday January 4) thunderstorm, (Saturday January 5) thunderstorm with VERY heavy rain and some hail. To see my epic story telling effort and Marcia's kind efforts to provide links go to GEO conference "Floods and other Hydro Hazards" - THANK MARCIA!!! Rob

Hugs Rob!!! Wheeeee! New Year was quiet except for the neighbors entertaining us with illegal skyrockets. I said OOOOH and AHHHH just as I am supposed to do. Lovely display and no fires set. I also did not see the ambulance arrive, so it was innocent fun with just a touch of air pollution. Thank you for asking. Anything fireworks in Christchurch, my most esteemed and delighful Kiwiland geologist? Do you think your beer consumption and the drastic rise of water have any connection? (I tried adding you again to my list. I think you are entered incorrectly since I downloaded the upgrade from Yahoo. I'll email you immediately! I'm just sorry I did not see this sooner!) *Hugs again*!!!

Success, My Dearest Rob... I just found your login on an old message and reposted it. I think I will not disappear again. I miss talking to you and imagining your being upside down sticking down off the globe. I guess that means I am sticking out sideways...

*giggle*

I was laughing as I wrote that. I guess only Santa Claus stands up atraight or some Aleut living 22-24� from true north... or is that from Magnetic north?!

i dunno....i've wondered if they know they're upside down! *laugh*

Hi all Marcia (Message 110): I table dance in Hawaiian attire by appointment only. Rob (reaching for the phone to dial Air New Zealand bookings): WOW!!! Now THERE is something I want to see. Not heard of much of late that would be that entertaining. Let's see *musing*, Lord of the Rings is a great yarn by J.R.R Tolkien produced as a film for the big screen by New Zealand film maestro Peter Jackson, and gets a rating of 9/10. Cate Blanchett's performance was not as great as expected, though otherwise the movie was superbly done and contrary to the critics who loathe the violence and say it is unsuitable for children, the movie actually makes a great fantasy. Now, Marcia. May I make an appointment to see my gracious Hawaiian friend table dancing?? Rob

Hi all The lack of a reply suggests I should not have mentioned it. *Bows head and pleads forgiveness from the Great One* Rob

huh? what'd i miss?

ooooooooohhhhhhhhh!

ROB!!! I just discovered your post! Definitly not a negative for you. I am very select and private when it comes to dancing on my tables =) Y'all come!

(Do you think the blood rushed to their head living upside down like that all the time? Or are they like the Nile catfish that swims that way on purpose? *Sigh* so much to learn!

Rob, what are you doing reading way back to post 110. It'll surely rot your sensitivities and I'll catch it from all sides.

*sigh* all of the wrong stuff disappears, huh! Talk about my past coming back to haunt me!!

About the table dance... there is only one person who has pride of place at the front of the line. The table is polished to a mirror-shine. Your dancer awaits!

For the man who believed in me enough to create this space and turn me loose on it to do as I would, this is for you: (I hope he sees it)

I would think he will. Happy Valentines Day To You Marcia!

Same to you, Greg! Thanks! (I think he did, also!)

Hi Marcia! Happy Valentines Day! :-) *long distance hug*

*Hugs* Backatch, EsBee - Gasp! I owe you a serious email. Will get to it shortly.

LOL -thats okay, i probably wont have time to read it (asumeing it is espisle length) till tomorrow anyway! will watch for it :-)

Oooh, did that guy call back? The one who couldn't live without you? Or is this a more worthy suitor? You gotta check with me, remember! *HUGS*

Hi all Bit late, but to all who did not receive something in their e-mail, HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!! Rob

Thanks Rob! See you at Cricket later today. (For me Valentine sentiments go on 24/7/365 so be prepared!)

Happy Birthday Hugs, John

Oddly enough, John has never been here and I think he does not know it exists. Should I tell him? Or, shall I let him think I am a proper lady? *sigh*

Hi all How is O Gracious one today? Rob

Hi all If you don't invite John, then I will.... You know you want to *GRINS*.

Oh Rob..... you have found me out. Yes, I do, but John thinks I am a lady andI would hate to disillusion him in any way. Heheh... See topic concerning my top 5 male Babes (give or take a few)

My, my. It has been a while since I've been here. How's my favorite babe doing?

Lance, Luv - Wow !!! Welcome back. I have missed you more than you can imagine! Congratulations on your college degree. Come here and let me give you a big *hug* of aloha. Next week I can do it for real! He graduates and I get to have all the fun*;)

Well, There you are! Babe o' me heart, can you please answer a question for me? What happened to topic 18 on Geo? It seems to have disappeared from the list.

You found it. How much we have missed you, Dearest Lance. My heart is restored to beating in 3/4 time. *Hugs*

Thanks, Lnace, for a day and night I will never forget. I'm just sorry it was not a lifetime in length.

Hi all Lance, I got a job for you. Help me make sure that the lovely hostess of Geo stays safe and sound in her patch. Marcia must be the luckiest woman on earth, with three men (John is the other) from all corners of the globe keeping a watchful eye on what goes on in Kapaka Street, Hilo. Not many women can boast three men watching out for her, and hopefully all being able to get on with each other. Marcia has done well but then again with charm and grace to put a dolphin to shame, how can she not??? Rob

Hi all Don't worry about me Lance. I got my hands full in California with a fellow volcanophile, rockaholic and yes... Julie Gilbert. Rob

*giggle*

Oh my Dear!!! I am really not that difficult to keep track of but do appreciate the concern. Thanks Rob. You're such a dear! (John never comes here I think.) Lance is as good as they get. A true friend who still loves me after good and bad times.

Well, enough of flattery. Lance is gone (but still in Hilo) and Rob is off pursuing the rockclimber in California. I guess that relegates me to being a gracious but lonely hostess. *sigh* John, if you see this, my warmest very special hugs for your resounding success yesterday with the Earthquake Prediction. All of Greece salutes him. He was fired upon by the "real" seismologists and proved better than they. He was on television, radio and in many news sources. My sorrow is that I can neither see nor read them (nor hear them either.) I saw a website "Learn Greek in 25 years." Fantastic! I might learn it in 25 years if I had that long to learn it. Alas I am monolingual and if it is not in English I am lost. Again Congratulations to John.

Hi all Never lonely dear. Julie and I are nearby, despite the mass of water between us and you and you are in our hearts and living there. Honey, how can you possibly be lonely?? I have a four point plan for when you come to Christchurch. I have this idea of having my drivers license by then and driving you down the West Coast, to see the glaciers. I have resolved to get my learners this summer and my full license in the following summer, while using the gap inbetween to gain experience. Rob

Which side of the road do you drive on in NZ, Rob? (I'm afraid I already know the answer...)

Hi all Left side of the road like the British, Australians and Japanese. Speed limit is 100kph on motorways (and speeding tickets are imposed if you go past 110kph), 50 or 60kmh in cities depending on the road and where you are. Around schools the speed limit is 40kph. 31mph is about 50kph. 63mph is just over 100kmh (about 101kph). DON'T drink and then drive, and obviously co-operate with the police if you get pulled over. You will get fined $75 if YOU are found without a seatbelt on. I think the driver of a car with someone under 5 takes the rap. Rob

Rob, you are such a dear and I do feel your warmth and comfort wiht Julie's and John's. And, of course, Lance's. How could I ever have imagined being lonely! I am rich beyond compare by this measure! Autumn, happy motoring. Been there and did that in the UK. Take along a handy converter!

In the US the driver takes the rap for ANYONE in a moving car who is not in some safety restraint approved by the powers that be.

I think all of GEO is a happily supportive family in whose presence no one will ever be lonely! We are very lucky. In that, I am truly blessed. We even have our very own Maharaja about whose safety I worry a great deal.

Hi all It is a very good family and one you can trust. Marcia can run to us when she wants contact with overseas. Whats that song where there is the line: WE ARE FAMILY Rob

YUP we are. It took some tugging to get you here, but has it ever been worth it. You have found a home all over Spring now. I am delighted. Beats the heck out of the rest of the Internet that I have been able to discern. *;) Hugs, Rob. I know you miss Julie. So do I.

Hi all Julie is off taking a well earned break from the hard slog of school and I am happy that she is doing something she loves. While I am missing her I am happy in the knowledge that she is doing something close to her heart. Rob

H A P P YB I R T H D A YM A R C I A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday, Marcia!!!!!!

Happy Birthday a day late Marcia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank YOU !!!! Happy Marcia!!! Fantastic friends!!!