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by toogie ( edited 13 Nov 2017 ) 23 Oct 2017

Hello Cuties! I arrived at my destination 2 hours ago. My niece Eraine, Toogie, Trudy and Mary with Neptune. It was dark when we arrived so I can't wait to wake up and see the ocean right outside. All our rooms have balconies facing the ocean. I could see and hear the waves rolling in tonight along the sand.



I know you have all seen the awesome pictures jrob's DH took,of all of us Cuties that met in Birmingham. I almost cried when I had to rush off. There was not nearly enough time! Each Cutie including Mike was so loving and kind, just what we are suppose to be, but I could FEEL it. I tried not to hurt Mrs Lillian when I gave her the hugs from all of you.


Jerrilyn and Mike were waiting exactly where I told them we would arrive. We knew each other instantly and had arms outstretched! I must confess, I think quite a few of the passengers were enjoying our meeting as well- lol-


Then came graceandham/Betsy! Walked right up to us like she'd known us all her life. Mike instantly went into motion capturing the moments!


While waiting to find Lillian I introduced my niece and tour host Eraine, my friend Trudy and Mary. They said they HAD to meet my 'sewing friends' and would leave us only after they did-lol


Eraine and Mary had gone into the gift shop and passed right by Lillian not knowing it was her. Then when Mike, whom they had just met said 'Mrs Lillian!' they turned to see who she was,as they knew only the name Lillian. It was the same lady they had passed by earlier !


Tomorrow for lunch and the free afternoon I will meet with my last Cutie on this trip, kathymourie! I am so excited to meet another Cutie!


Of course, you read about all the nice gifts we exchanged. Every gift was chosen, made and given straight from the heart. I will treasure my gifts and my memory of this time together always.


Look for updates from me on this post as I will add the ones of my meeting with Cutie Kathy.


Thank you Betsy, Mrs Lillian, Jerrilyn and Mike for each of you driving so far to make this happen. I appreciate and love all of you. You can't beat being a Cutie or even an honorary Cutie like Mike!-lol-Cuties are the best!


Have a good day/ night wherever you may be. Love-Toogie

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by cfidl 28 Oct 2017

Excellent! Thank you for sharing your time with the rest of us. Waking up to the sounds of the ocean sounds fantastic!

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toogie by toogie 04 Nov 2017

Going to sleep would have been too but I wouldn't leave my doors open.

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by shirley124 24 Oct 2017

Your trip sounds wonderful Toogie. Make sure you enjoy every moment of it. Hugs

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2017

I will do my best! Thanks Shirley

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by toogie edited 13 Nov 2017

Here I am Cuties with kathymourie!!! She came to meet me around noon and she treated me to lunch where she showed me all the kits she got on her cruise. Some she had made like her beautiful purse, wallet and I can't remember what else but the fabric all coordinated with the other kits. She also said she took those Cameo classes and sent a mermaid glass home with me for Nora that she made.


I told her how excited Nota got last night with the Neptune photo. We walked along the oceanside and searched for Nora a seashell. I told Kathy that is all she asked me to bring her. We found a small glassful but they weren't real nice as they were broken. I will search again later. We are going to dinner with entertainment in an hour and a half so had to come in. Kathy had to leave so she could get home before dark. I really enjoyed meeting her and who knows ... We are going to Williamsburg Thursday and she is closer there!


Someone took our photo on the beach but I tried a selfie at Kathys car of us- selfies never help my looks- lol- but Kathy looks great!


I wanted to show you all the special gifts from the Cuties I met. Mrs Lillian I am sorry my bedpost doll looks so wrinkled but she has gotten squished in the packing. Be sure, I will iron her out at home. Besides the lunch and Noras mermaid glass Kathy made with the Cameo machine she gave me an ITH Ouch Pouch. She also gave me an idea for the next bus trip gifts.


I want to tell you more but I have to get ready so, to be continued.....,

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sebsews by sebsews 24 Oct 2017

Ok I have read all about your fabulous trip, and if you plan another I want to be included too! I am so happy for all of you! Hugs Suzanna

toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2017

You can still be included but Virginia is as far NE as we are going this time.

kathymourie by kathymourie 24 Oct 2017

I got home safe around 5:15. I enjoyed our visit sew much. You have a safe and fun trip.
Kathy
xoxo

jrob by jrob 24 Oct 2017

How wonderful that you and Kathy could meet up! I'm so jealous of you being at beach. I love being near the ocean, it makes my blood pressure just lower to awesome! Hey Kathy! Good to see you too. :)

toogie by toogie edited 24 Oct 2017

Jerrilyn I'm absolutely positive you could have been a stowaway and I have a room to myself with 2 queen beds. Would have loved it! I wanted to say we had a dinner tonight with dancing & entertainment and I wore my beautiful infinity scarf. Thank you and mrob ever so much! I should have made him a valet tray but just ran out of time! Sorry mrob😒

toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2017

Kathy I am glad you made it back before dark. We enjoyed a nice dinner and Mary Trudy and I walked the boardwalk tonight before getting ready for bed. I love the sounds of the waves. I wanted to thank you again for lunch and mine and Nora's gifts. Really enjoyed our visit!

kathymourie by kathymourie 25 Oct 2017

You are sew welcome. Thank you for my beautiful fabric and journal. I will think of you every time I see them. I enjoyed a visit sew much. I hope you get up this way or I get down your was some time.
Kathy
xoxo

toogie by toogie 04 Nov 2017

Me too!

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by maleah 24 Oct 2017

Oh my goodness. Looks like y'all are having a blast. I am so grateful you are sharing your pictures. Be safe and have fun....

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2017

Will do!

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by dragonflyer 24 Oct 2017

So very happy you all got to get together...and loved seeing the pictures...can't wait to see the ones of you and Kathy...give her hugs from all of us! Continue to have fun and safe travels!

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2017

Thanks and I did. Wonderful Cutie to come meet me!

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by kustomkuddle 24 Oct 2017

I hope your trip continues to be filled with memories. We are enjoying meeting cuties though your pictures even if we can't be there in person. We are there in spirit!.

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2017

Amen!

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by jrob Moderator 24 Oct 2017

Sounds like another exciting leg of your trip. Can't wait to see and hear about your meeting with Kathy. Tell Trudy I said , "Hello" and that we will adopt her here.

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2017

I read your post to her before lunch... She teared up

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by lbrow 24 Oct 2017

I Wasn' t going to let anything get in my way of making that trip. Would not have missed it for the world. My many hugs were delightful never hurtful. Nothing but love could feel so wonderful. As graceandham so aptly put it," it was way past fun", loved every min. of it./Lillian

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2017

So did I Mrs Lillian! I went to bed with your voice running through my head. Love you!

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by gerryvb 24 Oct 2017

yes we did see the pictures of Jrob Hb took, they all showed the love, the pleasure and the warm cute feelings , you must have had a beautiful time together, a memory for life ....
Enjoy the rest of your trip and thank you for sharing the picture of you all together with a very big Neptune. Hugs ))))

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2017

Thank you I will share as time permits.

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by marianb 24 Oct 2017

Wow what a large statue.. Love hearing about your trips and look forward to your next post. Marian

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2017

To be continued for sure!

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by airyfairy 24 Oct 2017

I can just tell that you are having a wonderful time. Keep the pictures coming

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2017

Yes mamm!

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by gerryb 24 Oct 2017

How much fun! Enjoy, enjoy! You deserve it!!

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2017

Thank you!

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by graceandham 23 Oct 2017

Have fun at your next meeting! I had such a nice time yesterday. Did Laundry today and washed my pretty fabric. So it is ready if I ever get back upstairs to the machines! After you left I treated myself to a lot of those little $2 bags of narcissuses to plant in my woods for spring. Will think of you guys when they bloom.

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jrob by jrob 24 Oct 2017

Isn't that a wonderful thought.

toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2017

Yes it is!

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by katydid 23 Oct 2017

I am so thrilled you are having the time of your life. Wish I could have been there. Love, Kay

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2017

Me too Kay!

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by pennifold 23 Oct 2017

Thanks for the newest addition to your trip. It's been wonderful. Love Chris

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2017

Thanks Chris- I showed my niece your Italy photos as she has been there too, just not on a tour bus!- lol

pennifold by pennifold 28 Oct 2017

We weren’t on a tour bus Toogie, we planned our own way through the Italian countryside. Love Chris

toogie by toogie 04 Nov 2017

I knew you were 'on your own', I just meant my niece travels so much here, on the tour bus but didn't while there.

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