View Full Version : Merry,Merry Christmas and A Hiking New Year!!
Miss Janet
12-24-2007, 15:10
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1657471197
I slept in late after sitting up wrapping all my regifiting gifts. I promised that I was not BUYING any gifts this year and I have not... yet... but I still have to avoid the evil Wally World until they close at 6:00 pm....
Regifting has been a little emotionally draining, I must say. Choosing from the plethora of stuff available was a little tricky but there was another unforeseen outcome. As I have sorted through closets, boxes and drawers....in the process of packing to move out of this house... I have relived a thousand memories. It amazes me how fast my little girls grew up to be young women starting families of their own. I have relived lots of dance recitals, birthdays, proms, graduations and interesting hair doos!!! Christmas will never be the same after this year. Very bittersweet!
But I have also relived a thousand different memories that the AT family has given me as well. I don't remember who I was before you all adopted me as one of your own!
I remember walking up to Spinger Mt. shelter in the middle of the night with pizza and champaign, jingle bells and a Santa hat... then later going caroling with a Tuba playing hiker... priceless!
I remember a group of alumni hikers traveling to Florida stopping to drop off a few things... they had stopped and filled their car full of huge boxes of trash bags, tons of toilet paper and even bags of food for Fabian... it looked like Santa's Sleigh!
I remember dozens of Christmas cards one year that held donations to replace a furnace... some of them from people I had never met! I remember all the helping hands and $$ that have made me thankful and made me cry.
I remember a thousand different times we have all shared a laugh! I remember a thousand moments around a campfire... or a bon fire! I remember a thousand different songs that made me smile... I also remember the tears shed by some having a difficult time... and I remember the times someone helped to dry my tears.
Most of all I have remembered what you all mean to me and I want you to know that I don't take you for granted!!
Merry Christmas Family!!!
warraghiyagey
12-24-2007, 15:23
Merry Christmas Miss Janet.:) :) :)
Merry Christmas to you Miss Janet. And may the New Year bring you even more blessed memories.
Any happiness the New Year brings you richly deserve. :)
And that is the exact reason that you are loved so much by so many Miss Janet. Admittedly, I have never experienced what can only be called your legendary hospitality, but have read coutless stories and heard many more. I hope that you can get your hostel going again and continue to pass on the love that you have to so many. I hope to meet you one day during my sectioning and enjoy all that you have given so selflessly. A very Merry Christmas to you, too, Miss Janet and best wishes for a happy, healthy and wonderful New Year! :D
Happy Holidays Miss J! I consider myself a lucky guy to have a friend/family like you in Erwin. The best to you and your family and thanks for your hopeless devotion to the stinky pack of bandits who've filled your kitchen these past 5 years
Merry Christmas MJ and kids!
Happy Christmas to All
And to All a Good Night!
Bill Strickland
12-24-2007, 22:26
I hope you have a good christmas, Miss Janet. Jakebrake
NoobHiker
12-24-2007, 22:46
merry christmas!
maxNcathy
12-24-2007, 22:56
MJanet, I stopped at your home just for a few minutes this past May as I was heading home by car. You were there but rushing away to help shuttle someone so i never got to meet you..
But I was wondering if you are in need of buying or fixing anything around your place. I would be glad to paypal you a donation.
Blessings to You and your family, Sandalwood
Almost There
12-24-2007, 23:39
Hey Ms. J,
Merry Christmas to you, your daughters, and grandbaby...oh yeah, and I can't forget Fabian!
Merry Christmas Lady. Will See Ya Soon,been To Long Now, Time To Catch Up!!! Have A Great Year. Loves Ya,
And A Merry Christmas To All Who Are Reading This Thread.
tallfran
12-25-2007, 00:23
Merry Christmas, Ms Janet to you and yours. May all the blessings of the season descend upon you! ::::Hugs::::
granny franny
Merry Christmas Miss Janet :)
RiverWarriorPJ
12-25-2007, 01:21
i hope it works.....if not have a great Christmas all....
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The General
12-25-2007, 02:27
Merry Christmas from Baghdad Miss J, Peace and goodwill to all your family.
Ron Haven
12-25-2007, 02:57
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I slept in late after sitting up wrapping all my regifiting gifts. I promised that I was not BUYING any gifts this year and I have not... yet... but I still have to avoid the evil Wally World until they close at 6:00 pm....
Regifting has been a little emotionally draining, I must say. Choosing from the plethora of stuff available was a little tricky but there was another unforeseen outcome. As I have sorted through closets, boxes and drawers....in the process of packing to move out of this house... I have relived a thousand memories. It amazes me how fast my little girls grew up to be young women starting families of their own. I have relived lots of dance recitals, birthdays, proms, graduations and interesting hair doos!!! Christmas will never be the same after this year. Very bittersweet!
But I have also relived a thousand different memories that the AT family has given me as well. I don't remember who I was before you all adopted me as one of your own!
I remember walking up to Spinger Mt. shelter in the middle of the night with pizza and champaign, jingle bells and a Santa hat... then later going caroling with a Tuba playing hiker... priceless!
I remember a group of alumni hikers traveling to Florida stopping to drop off a few things... they had stopped and filled their car full of huge boxes of trash bags, tons of toilet paper and even bags of food for Fabian... it looked like Santa's Sleigh!
I remember dozens of Christmas cards one year that held donations to replace a furnace... some of them from people I had never met! I remember all the helping hands and $$ that have made me thankful and made me cry.
I remember a thousand different times we have all shared a laugh! I remember a thousand moments around a campfire... or a bon fire! I remember a thousand different songs that made me smile... I also remember the tears shed by some having a difficult time... and I remember the times someone helped to dry my tears.
Most of all I have remembered what you all mean to me and I want you to know that I don't take you for granted!!
Merry Christmas Family!!!Miss Janet,you are special.Merry Christmas to you and all your family,see ya at the Ruck.
Also Happy Holiday to all of my other friends on Whiteblaze and hope to see all of you in the year 2008 somewhere and some how.
Happy Holidays to all of you nice folks like Attroll,Dixie Critter,Frolicking Dino,Sargent Rock and all the nice folks who are making Whiteblaze possible.
Most important to me is,I love to see the children GOD put on this earth happy during the Christmas Holidays.They even get a few days off from school as a bonus.
With Christmas cheers from us to you,the Haven Family
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Jim Adams
12-25-2007, 04:02
Hey MJ,
Love ya.
Merry Christmas to you and the girls.
geek
StarLyte
12-25-2007, 07:16
Merry Xmas and have a shot of lemonhead :D
Lone Wolf
12-25-2007, 07:45
merry day. just back from taking Wonder to the airport. never seen an interstate so empty.
nitewalker
12-25-2007, 08:52
merry christmas to all of you here at WB. oh yea and a happy new year!!!
Two Speed
12-25-2007, 08:56
Miss J, do your kids have ANY idea you put their photos in that video? I hope you got a new set of running shoes!
While I'm fooling around, Merry Christmas to you too!
merry christmas miss j and the kids!!!
oso loco
12-25-2007, 14:11
Wishing a Merry Christmas to Miss Janet and all those on WB.
And a high mileage New Year to those who'll be hiking the long trails in 2008.
I dont think I could say it any better than Hammock Hanger;
And that is the exact reason that you are loved so much by so many Miss Janet. Admittedly, I have never experienced what can only be called your legendary hospitality, but have read coutless stories and heard many more. I hope that you can get your hostel going again and continue to pass on the love that you have to so many. I hope to meet you one day... and enjoy all that you have given so selflessly. A very Merry Christmas to you, too, Miss Janet and best wishes for a happy, healthy and wonderful New Year! :D
Merry Christmas Miss Janet, and everyone else here on WB.
Skidsteer
12-25-2007, 20:08
Merry Christmas to you, Miss Janet, and to all White Blazers. :)
Miss Janet, I hope you and yours had a wonderful Christmas day and I wish you all a very happy and healthy new year. Take care and see you soon.
Miss Janet
12-26-2007, 13:14
I managed to get through the Christmas season without buying any gifts in stores!!!! I really never thought I could do it and be happy about it but I managed pretty well!
I made a single ceremonial trip to the Mall to see the wildlife, decorations and Santa and a short trip to the grocery section of Walmart and the local Food Lion. A very different and very satisfying Christmas. The greatest gifts I received were the time I spent with my family and the phone calls and cards from old friends!!
Jack Tarlin
12-26-2007, 17:30
Been off the computer for 3 days and just saw this thread......hope you and the whole family had a wonderful Christmas, Miss J. See you soon.
Happy holidaze and thank you for everything, love. I will see you soon.......real soon.
Love, Hobo Joe
Most of all I have remembered what you all mean to me and I want you to know that I don't take you for granted!!
Merry Christmas Family!!!
Merry Christmas Miss Janet!
I have to say thank you for how you touched my life this past year. I loved the Get Well card you and the hikers sent me after I broke my ankle. You have contributed so much to so many of us. Just know that we think about you too!
Warm wishes for a peaceful 2008,
Laura/1Pint
Happy holidays everyone, I too have just returned from away.
Kirby