Message Board Celebrity Of The Day (Part I) - papalovesmambo — Page 130

...just wanted to stop by to see how the party is going!

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It's a beautiful picture.

Everything is beautiful at the ballet....

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Beacon, I do believe that you have no idea of my legal fees for reviewing every post today!

congrats to you one more, beacon!!!

*squgs*

Cookie: *squgs*????

A squoosh/hug?


DG: Brdlwyr is counting on this case to build him a country home.

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Thanks, Cookie!

I'm wondering what kind of hug Mister Wilson will give me? Thank goodness that barricade won't be a problem

*adds blowtorch and welder's helmet to luggage list.*

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DG--Omigosh, I just found it.

Yes, I served in the California Santa Rosa Mission (northern end of the state. The boundaries at that time were from the middle of the Golden Gate bridge to the Oregon border (there is a Roseville mission now so that took part of the mission area... Eureka and Crescent city areas.)

I served in Napa twice, Santa Rosa, Novato (Marin County!!! $$$$$$) and a tiny little seaside village named Gualala (south of Mendecino). I served for 18 months (standard for girls. Guys serve for two years...they go out younger than girls and I think that extra six months is usually a turning point in their maturity. Young men typically begin their missions at 19, young women begin at 21. And retired couples serve, too.)

I met some of the sweetest, nicest folks ever. And from all sorts of backgrounds and faiths. A real melting pot. And the scenery was so picturesque and, in the winter, as green as the area where I was raised in upstate NY. And I got to hold TWO Academy Awards for Special Effects (one of the local members is married to a guy who was one of the chief folks at ILM.)

Highway 1---I got sick everytime we took that drive down to a weekly meeting in Santa Rosa. My companion (missionary partner) loved to drive so she'd be at the wheel and I'd look out at the sheer drop to the ocean. The hairpin turns did us both in and as soon as we got to the Church building we'd go into the bathroom and throw up. Our mission president's wife was there a few times and she worried about us so much. :o)

And, I gained so much personal strength in my faith as I shared it with others. It is a wonderful experience and I always recommend it highly to young men and women in the Church.

Sorry I didn't see this qustion sooner.

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Updated On: 2/6/06 at 11:22 PM

As Sueleen had deemed it, Merry Beacon-mas!

Thank YOU for being so kind to folks who stop by your home. You are right--a little kindness can mean so much.

And, I'm a firm believer in what goes around comes around. A postive ripple is a good thing to start.

And, Undi, sadly you are right. Kindness and courtesy seem to be missing from interactions these days. Isn't it wonderful when someone rises above the usual. :o)

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Beacs-

What a joy you are! I hope you enjoyed being the MBCotD, wishing you many more wonderful days to come!

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Updated On: 2/7/06 at 12:22 AM

Good morning Lady Beacon (it just sounded soooooooo right!)
I trust that you enjoyed your day in the spotlight. I certainly enjoyed getting to know you better and really, REALLY can't wait to meet you in person in April. Mr. Wilson is a lucky man (terrified, medicated, and jumpy -- but, a lucky man!)

01. What is your favorite word? Cuddle

02. What is your least favorite word? One I can't repeat--even in writing. It's a derogatory term for women beginning with a "c".

03. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
gentleness

04. What turns you off? cruelty

05. What is your favorite curse word? Fetch (or Flip--It's an LDS thing...LOL!)

06. What sound or noise do you love? a baby's laughter

07. What sound or noise do you hate? Popping,cracking gum

08. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? History Professor

09. What profession would you not like to do? Prison Guard

10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? Welcome home.

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Kel Rel: Is there any role that you did NOT like Mr. Wilson in?

Well, I like all that I've seen (videotape and feature films) but my least favorite role for him would be Colonel Travis in the Alamo--just because I don't think he was able to shine his brightest. He was incredibly good but it felt like he was being stymied a lot and some of the direction was very awkward.

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