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auntAgonist

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Wed Jun-07-06 06:23 PM
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Tomorrow I'll be reunited

with a childhood friend I've not seen in 40 (FORTY) years! I'm a tad nervous, very excited and worried that we'll be SO different that we won't get along. Our husbands will be there too. 2 days in Niagara Falls reminiscing. We'll visit my Dad too, he was a friend of her parents when we lived in Scotland and so it will be nice for him to see her all grown up. I'll also visit my Mother's resting place. Just thought I'd share!

gotta not be nervous :rofl:

aA
kesha :hi:

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Suich

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Wed Jun-07-06 06:39 PM
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1. I bet you have a great time!

It sounds like a fun trip...enjoy!

:hi:

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auntAgonist

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Wed Jun-07-06 06:56 PM
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2. thanks Suich, I'm looking forward to it.

:hi:

aA

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Suich

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Wed Jun-07-06 07:06 PM
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3. Just after New Year's,

I saw a cousin I hadn't seen for 50 years. He called and said he and his wife would be at my house in half-an-hour. I almost threw up!

It worked out ok. They were only here for about an hour before their flight and it was great fun catching up on things...sorta!

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kiraboo

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Wed Jun-07-06 07:18 PM
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4. I did something like that after only twenty years.

The thing that really struck me is how my friend's mannerisms, physical mannerisms, were so familiar to me after all the years. It was unexpected and very eerie. And no, we didn't get along. She stayed in the same town and I've been all over and done quite a bit. But it was still good to see her.

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auntAgonist

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Wed Jun-07-06 08:06 PM
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5. what a shame you didn't hit it off.

I've not seen her since I was 9 years old. We've both lost parents, had a son, I've been divorced and remarried, she's been married 25 years. It will be interesting to compare notes and maybe 'start' a new friendship. We've been communicating by snail mail (her) and email (me). We have spoken on the phone a number of times. It's odd to email someone then wait for a snail mail reply though :rofl:

vive la difference eh?

:)
aA

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kiraboo

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Wed Jun-07-06 09:20 PM
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6. Certainly. And I wish you a very fine time together.

I had another friend from whom I'd been separated about fifteen years when we were reunited. We got along wonderfully during her visit, but it didn't rekindle anything. Of course, she's in western Canada and I'm in the eastern U.S. so perhaps she didn't see the point.

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auntAgonist

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Wed Jun-07-06 10:04 PM
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7. thanks !

I'm in USA, she's in Scotland. But then, I was in Canada and my now husband was in CA. the world isn't so big.

:hug:

aA
kesha

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u4ic

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Wed Jun-07-06 10:07 PM
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8. How exciting, auntieA!!!

And you can't go wrong in Niagara Falls! I hope you have a great time! I'm sure you will!! :bounce:

I hope you have a wonderful visit with your mom, as well. :hug:

My mom's grave is right nearby, and I visit her often.

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auntAgonist

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Wed Jun-07-06 10:26 PM
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10. thanks! I miss my Mum

so I will spend time there tellng her all about her great-granddaughter and how gorgeous she is and how I miss having her (mum) around to call whenever I want to just chat.
I'll have a good visit with my Dad too, I've not seen him in a while. I just love Niagara Falls, I'm hoping to talk everyone into doing the maid of the mist.

:hug:
good to see you again and again :)

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Lex

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Wed Jun-07-06 10:09 PM
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9. I think you'll have an interesting time and you'll be glad you

met up with her even if you the 2 of you are very different!

Have a good trip.

Update us on how it all turned out. :hi:

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auntAgonist

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Wed Jun-07-06 10:27 PM
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11. I'll do just that!

thank you Lex !

:hug:
aA

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