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

[NYadgal]

Posted: 2/6/06 at 9:53pm

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

[beacon1]

Posted: 2/6/06 at 9:55pm

Did you see the pic DG posted of Misha?! I hope Glebb has seen it.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 2/6/06 at 10:13pm

It's a beautiful picture.

Everything is beautiful at the ballet....

[iflitifloat]

Posted: 2/6/06 at 10:14pm

First chance I've had all day to say congratulations...Hope you had a wonderful day!

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 2/6/06 at 10:16pm

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

[DG]

Posted: 2/6/06 at 10:27pm

brd - I think Beacon is pro bono material.

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 2/6/06 at 10:28pm

congrats to you one more, beacon!!!

*squgs*

[beacon1]

Posted: 2/6/06 at 11:00pm

Brdlwyr...

And just think how busy Mister Wilson's team has been. :o)

Besides, with the book and film rights you'll be receiving for all this--you'll be able to keep the A/C running in all your wife's cars.

[beacon1]

Posted: 2/6/06 at 11:01pm

Cookie: *squgs*????

A squoosh/hug?


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

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 2/6/06 at 11:01pm

Yes, indeed, beacon!

[beacon1]

Posted: 2/6/06 at 11:08pm

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.*

[DG]

Posted: 2/6/06 at 11:09pm

Beacon, my love - did you miss my question, or are you passing it by?

[beacon1]

Posted: 2/6/06 at 11:22pm

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.

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

[NYadgal]

Posted: 2/6/06 at 11:35pm

Happy beacon day!

Hope you enjoyed it all, beacs! Thanks for the wonderful answers!

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 2/6/06 at 11:35pm

As Sueleen had deemed it, Merry Beacon-mas!

[DG]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 12:00am

Beacon - how lovely! I spent Thanksgiving up there this year again, and actually saw a little more of the area. I stayed a couple of days in Ferndale, and also went up to Eureka and all through the forests.

It's so nice to hear you talk about a positive experience. The sterotypical response shown in movies and such is people slamming the door in other people's faces.

Despite the attitude I've shown here at times, I have NEVER been anything but polite to those who are spending their time doing that. However, something you told us once did change my response in one important way. Before, I had always been polite, but made it clear that I really didn't want to spend my time hearing what they had to say. Now, through your influence, I ask them if they would like something to drink, and at least invite them into the courtyard to 'sit a spell'. Even if we don't talk about their faith, we can at least connect as human beings honoring each other's presense on the planet.

I thank you for that gift.

[beacon1]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 12:11am

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)

[DG]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 12:15am

"Love lift us up where we belong . . ."

I'm sorry - I just couldn't help myself

[Broadway_Baby]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 12:22am

Beacs-

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

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

[DG]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 12:23am

OK, Beacs - this is the last I'll put you through:

01. What is your favorite word?

02. What is your least favorite word?

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

04. What turns you off?

05. What is your favorite curse word?

06. What sound or noise do you love?

07. What sound or noise do you hate?

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

09. What profession would you not like to do?

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

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 6:18am

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!)

[KelRel]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 8:21am

Beacon sweetie! I'm sorry I missed your special day. I hope that it was wonderful and that you had lots of time to think about Mr. Wilson. I'll throw in a question real fast...hmm....

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

[beacon1]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 8:33am

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.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 8:35am

Beautiful, beacon!

[beacon1]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 8:35am

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.