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Jamie: Hey,Welcome back, I've missed you friend. Glad to see you had a safe trip. Glad you had a good trip.

tracy: hello holly!! hope all is well! nice layout lol if ya ever need anything more, let me know!

jay: just wanted to say hello! hey, nice lay-out hah!

too busy to update my blogs. I'll be back in due time. A peaceful day to you!

Pika: I see you've changed your layout! fantastic!

Hazel Quinn: WoooOOOooOoo!Have a gr8 weekend, honeybun

look forward to your next broadcast!

Kitten: Hey Holly, hope your doing fine. I'm kind of back, I think. *hugs*

Hazel: Thank you!!

Mike and I are a long way down the path BUT each true message of comfort helps a million times over - and how many people can say that? Our current truths are also our blessings...

Hazel: ee, silly me! Sorry about cross-pollinating your blogs!I get all over-excited!

Thanks for keeping me straight - looking forward 2 your next blogstar broadcast

(All hail The Holly!)

The Holly Tree: Hi everyone! Thanks for all the great tags, you guys! Jacki, you are too funny, girl.

Joy, I've commented on your journal.

Robilaine, I dropped by your page, too.

Azodnem!

I luvs ya, sweet thang!

Robilaine: hi,just dropping by... nice blogs...ill add you... add me too... tnx

Joy: Hi Holly,Waiting for your questions. I know you prolly been too busy tho. Heard you on blogstar.

MadartistJ: Hello sweet lady. How are you. Busy I am sure..that is what life is I see. Peeing in the pants laughing again? Tee hee. Smiles are so much better, eh? Love ya.J

Jamie: Hey,I saw where you posted on a mutual friends blog so I thought I'd drop by & say hi. I like your blog, it seems nice & friendly.

Azodnem: Hey Gorgeous, (been uber-busy), but wanted to swing by and show you some virtual-love. LOL. *Big Hugs*

kwkyori: hey there thanks for the welcome ^_^i really appreciate it...

kiss4krissy: Hi Holly! Thanks so much for sticking with me! I'm here, just took a little break. I've been real busy! But you'll see that soon when I post my updates tonight! Love ya! Talk to you soon!

tracy Radford: so gr8 to 'meet' you last night at blogstar!

Joseph - Director: just wanted to stop by and say hi!! whats up??

LWM: New Message shared by The ALBs read it if you want to ignore it if you like, its your choice

Joy: Holly, you want to know more about ME? Really?

Hazel: Investigation update for Holly: in the comments section of the entry Jerri's put up more details about times and stuff to do, etc.

Hazel Quinn: July 9th/08 Hi Holly. I've now put up on my blog the info about the live paranormal investigation webcast happening tonite.Thought it might be up your street.Hope you're having a good day!!!

Marie: Oops

Marie: Hi Holly, it's wet and dreary here - hope it's brighter there.

Hazel Quinn: So Holly, I gather from your comment you didn't find the Jane Austen entry very funny...

Joseph - Director: hey whats up?!? you should come check out my new look and post!

Geoff: Thanks so much for your comment Holly, I've only been in this community a week and I'm already discovering great great people! :)

Hazel Quinn: Your neighbours r SO thoughtless.Anyhooos,finally got caught up on the links for my new blog & obviously have put up both your sites.Hope you've caught up on sleep.

jay: lots of thanks for popping by. I love your weekly pics. Lately, I was too lazy to update my blogs. Anyway, new thoughts are brewing, waiting to be released. HAVE A FRUITFUL WEEK!

Pika: You've been BOINKED! Visit my blog for details. (See header)

Azodnem: Have a wonderful and safe holiday, gorgeous.

Joseph - Director: hey whats up, ive just been running around and doing some hopping along the way, how have you been?

Prango: Sorry I missed you at the forum, great to see you there, weather is nice for few days, then more rain on the fourth...geeeeze!!!

Joseph - Director: hey just wanted to say hi, you should stop by. happy blogging!

Geoff: Hi Holly, thanks for my first tag! First Blog I've had so we'll see how it goes :)

Joy: Hi Holly, I was not offended by your questions

Michelle is the one who answered you, not I. Hope she was helpful.

Wend: Just want to say thank you for your comment & the link in my journal. I hope to get to know more about you.

Hazel: ..happy..weeken...

Hazel: just..trying 2..stay awake long enough to say goodnight..&..happy..weeken...

Melissa: Heyya, Holly! Just stopping by to wish you a great weekend! Thanks for the wings by my place and notes. BIG HUGS,

Joseph - Director: hey, just wanted to say thank you. peoples words and encourage meant have helped me cope with the situation. im going to add your blog to mine. and again, thanks.

The Holly Tree: Friday, June 27/08, 2:08PM: Hi Jacki!

It's great to hear from you!

I know all about the pending visit, and I'm really excited for you and your hubby, and for Norm, too.

I know you guys are going to have a great time.

Have a great weekend, dear lady. Love you!

MadartistJ: Good day to you sweet lady. Thinking of you today. May be seeing a certain Vancover guy over the weekend who is RV'ing in da states. He wants to take hubby and I out to lunch. He is too cool! Have an awesome weekend lovely one.

K'Jan: I wanted to thank you for your comments to my blogs. I can't tell you how much they mean to me. You're a special lady, Holly!

Marie: I like your style and hello from England.

jay: hi, holly!

welcome back! and thanks for dropping by. Great day ahead!

Ambrose_Babbage: Hey, thanks for tagging me earlier this afternoon. My journal is an in-character journal for a Camarilla Fan Club-based Changeling: the Lost chronicle.

John: Hi, Thanks for the comment on my mp3delight blog. You might find this tool useful. http://www.seoworkers.com/tools/analyzer.htmlYou are currently showing 124 links out. I reduced mine as recommended by archiving my 'friends' URLS so they are from another page, effectively.

Chloe(Claire): By the way, thanks for the comment you left at my Bravenet blog and thanks for the inspiration

Chloe: Hi, Holly! Remember when I told you that you have empowered me to write for a purpose and not be just a blogger on a blogging site? I revived my old blog. Still lots to do there. Here's the link:www.clairesienesbyheart.blogspot.comYep, CLAIRE is ME:)

Grizz: Just popping in, been on a break for a few...new post that really has me steamed...lol Welcome back Holly..take care

BUTTERFLY: HELLO

Hazel Quinn: Understandably it's ben a while since we heard from you. I SO hope things are working themselves out.

Susan : This is a very unique and creative blog. I truly have enjoyed my visit.Thanks, ;) S

Lorena: Nice Blog!

jay: Holly, thank you so much for your comments on my "First Experience of Death..." I really appreciate your thoughtfulness. I felt hugged and comforted. Thank you! GBU

Henric: Holly, I seem to be missing your email addy could you send it to me - cubsaver at wildmail dot comHugs

Chloe: Hi. I've been blog hopping and found my way here. I think it's kind of you to post blogs that you read, like Kelly's Corner.I will check out the other blogs you mentioned here, if only to reach out to other hurting people.

The Holly Tree: Hi Jay.

You're welcome. Glad you were able to add me without any trouble.

Jay: great! thanks, holly for the tip!

jay: hi, holly! congrats! Im happy for you. btw, I want to put your link in my page but dont know how. Im still learning how to navigate around here. Have a peaceful day!

Marites: Hi Holly..thank you for the comment. I sure my friend can see all through these.

boink: CONGRATS for winning JOW!

Pika: WOW! Journal of the week!

Hazel: I'm so excited you've won 'JOW'! I had to put up an entry on my blog telling the guys there, too. Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!

Jay: Hi, Holly! I just opened my blog and saw you notes! How can I help you? Have a peaceful day, my friend!

Hazel: S'early Mon morn here so have a good week - keep enjoying them rainbows!

prango: thanks Holly...

Pika: Hi there... blog hoppin here

Marites: Hi there...you have very nice pictures:) have a good weekend.

Holly: Really, Prango!? CONGRATULATIONS!!

Prango: hey, just wanted to stop in and say, I am a new GREAT GRANDMA!...Boy, 7lbs,10 oz..

jm: hello there :) how r u ?

glenndz: hi,can we exchange links???im new here :)

Holly: JACKI!!!

HI GORGEOUS!

Glad to hear you had a agreat time with the kids, sweetie; I'm sorry you've been dealing with headaches, though. That sucks.

Just take it easy, okay?

MadartistJ: I am just now starting to feel myself again. Have been having these bad headaches EGADS, I don't need 'em. My trip was so great to New York/Connecticut. Lovely time and my lovely girls just made me so happy. Love ya and hope you are well and happy dear one.

Jay: Hi, Holly! I appreciate your comments for my blog. Thanks a lot! Oh yes, for posting my section in your website. That's great! GRAZIE MILLIE!

The Tree: Wednesday, May 28/08, 8:04AM: Well hey Kris!

Glad to see you, darlin'!

Kris: Hey Holly! Thanks for always stopping by and cheering me on! I'm gonna come back out here and read up on you later. I've been up all night helping with the science project!!

Holly: Thanks, Hazel!

I'll have it up in the next couple of hours, then!

It was an awesome piece - man, are you talented!

Holly: Hi Krishna. I agree that's definitely part of the problem. You can post in the Comment section of the current post, if you'd like. Or, when I post again later, you can use that one. I'll try to broach the topic gently and with the idea of genuine discussion...

Krishna: Hi Holly, There are a few facts that I would like to share with you. I appreciate a lot of points that you bring out. The problem is not with the American President whose name is mentioned. The problem is with the System. Even if you are made the President, you may do worse than what you hate now. It is big TOPIC that will open a lot of "insights" for you. Let me know where I have to post my coments. Let us do at one post of yours and follow it up.

Hazel: Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Feel free to use the 'Coccoon' track! Best ~Haze

GAYCANUCK: Good Morning... Hope you are having a good week. I'm still packing. Shawno

mAi: thanks for dropping by my site, have a great day!

Marites: Wow! HOlly, you have beautifully magnificent pictures!

Marites: Hi! thanks for visiting :)

Krishna: Hi, Thanks for the visit. I have been following the US wars from the Vietnam war. There are far more than meets the eye. Your posts just remind me what I read in papers. Keep it up.

Hazel Quinn: Thanks for stopping by and commenting.I've added u 2 my links.Thanks 4 encouraging us newbies!

~Hazel

(from a country really sucked into America's 'battles')

Hazel Quinn: Hi! You've a very sophisticated journal & good to see someone saying what they really think. I'm new 2 bloggin but if u'd like 2 exchange links let me know. (I'm rating your site a 5) Best~Hazel :-)

Krishna: Hi, Very nice journal!

Holly Tree: Hi Prango!

Just click the stars (choose the first one to rate me at a 1, or the last one to give me a 5).

prango: want to rate the page, but can't find the rate button.

Grizz: Yuppers just finished my post after your visit..I ranted a bit...Now I feel better...lol. Hope you had a great day yourself Holly...

Holly: Hi Holly! Thanks so much for your very kind message on my tag board! It's always fun to meet a fellow Holly. :) Have you done some renovation on your site in the last few months? I seem to remember seeing your site a while back, but it had a different look. (I'm guilty of lurking without saying hello - shame on me! :P ) Your site looks great, and it's got lots of cool links! Take care, and hope you have a great weekend, too!

GAYCANUCK: I LOVE YOUR NEW BLOGS The camper is my fave! S

Dee: You are so awesome Holly..in so many ways..Love ya..

LWM: Holly just coming by to say Hi and hope al is going well

lisgold: Hi i'm here to visit you and have a nice weekend

lisa: Hello just visiting and have a great weekend

Azodnem: Thanks for passing by and leaving your condolences. I'm sorry I haven't posted in the past few days, but I've been very buys. Should have a new post up by the end of the weekend.

Saturday, June 21st 2008

7:02 PM

Home At Last

Hi everyone!

Well, I'm home - I got off the plane at about 4:30pm my time - and man, was I happy to see Roger waiting for me.

It was really hard to leave Gram, though; I was doing okay until I told her I had to go home, and she started to cry, and that just did me right in. We've bonded so much over the past two weeks, and it broke my heart to see a tear slide down her cheek when I said I had to go home...

It's been a long, hard haul, these past couple of weeks. My body has done things it hasn't done in about 13 years, and I've had to use muscles I forgot I had - but, it was worth it, and I know I'd do it again in a heartbeat, if Shari needs me to. When I think about how Shari has done everything on her own for the past eight years... Well, all I can say is, I had a lot of respect for her before I went out there, but I have a whole helluva lot more for her since I've been there.

The flight home was awesome - clear skies most of the way, this time. We did have a few bumpy spots, but the pilot was fantastic, and he handled the plane wonderfully. If ever I want or need to fly again, it's going to be with WestJet, that's for sure.

I'm really pooped, right now, so I'm going to go and have a nap. But, once I've had some down time, I'll drop by and visit everyone - probably tomorrow (Sunday). For now, I just wanted to come in and let you all know that I got home safe and sound, and that I've really missed everyone.

Teri, if you happen to read this, I got your email to your blog, and I've left you a comment...

Okay, folks, that's it for me for now. I'll catch up with you tomorrow...

2 berry picker(s).

Posted by Shari:

Glad to know you made it home safely. Just know this that Gram's happy too. Those tears meant that she would miss you and she loves you for all you did, as do I and the rest of the family. Holly, honey, we can never thank you enough for all you did these past two weeks. Hey you even helped me realize that it is time (as much as I hate it) to close the chapter of looking after Gram and start looking after me.

You will always have our entire family's undying gratitude.

Saturday, June 21st 2008 @ 7:43 PM