I think what we need in these times full of doubt
Is something that we can get jiggy about
So how 'bout a day that will commemorate
Someone completely, incredibly great?

But who should we honour; who should we pick?
That rates with St. Patrick and jolly ol' Nick
It must be a person we all do admire
For kindness, compassion, and qualities higher

Hey, I know of someone! Soon I'll give her name
Who gives of herself for no glory or fame
You probably know her; she's here at GB
She moderates not one or two boards but THREE!

All long-standing members will know she's the best
But some that are newer still may not have guessed
So just for the few folks that still need a clue
I'll give you some hints 'til you figure out who

She started her game playing days on a Mac
But switched to PC once and never looked back
Now Riven and Shivers top her list of faves
But all the first person games earn her top raves

She doesn't like reading, but views every post
Which proves without doubt that she gives us her most
She's always so pleasant but won't stand no guff
Her word is the law when enough is enough <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="cool.gif" />

But what we don't see of this courageous lass
Is her on her tractor when mowing the grass
Or calmly admiring the gardens sometimes
The soft yellow roses and gentle wind chimes

And when all is right in the world, then she goes
To bed for a treat of a few Oreos
And if on that day she's especially nice
She'll leave out a cookie for visiting mice!!

Yet most of us know her because we've each had
Our lives enriched by her in good times or bad
With that there can no more be any surprise
I speak of the one with the sweet butterflies

So now that you know, let there be no delay
It's time that we fully commence Deedle's Day!!
Please come join the party and share in the cheer
And celebrate someone we all hold so dear

Alas, Dee, we know that you're not feeling well
But if it would help we would all walk through hell
Just to spare you the pain for a short little while
To say that we care and to bring you a smile

And though we have chosen this April 19
Our fond words for you, we ALWAYS do mean
So sit back and bask in this warm, loving glow
Cuz after today it's again status quo

At least until next year when on this same date
We'll pop the champagne and toast you feeling GREAT!!
And now at long last, let me give up the floor
So others can tell you how much you're adored

It's Deedle's Day, gang, so get up and get dressed
And come spend some time with our most-cherished guest
Just say a few words at the least, don't be shy
We'll laugh and we'll play and if need be, we'll cry

It's good to have family at times just like these
And no one has one quite as big as ~MacDee's!
Yes, family and loved ones and closest dear friends
Are here now so this is where my poem ends.

Enjoy your day, Dee!!! We love you!

Jack

P.S. Full credit to your great pals Namma and infernoj13usa for making this happen, Dee. As always, I'm just the front man. Ha!! I hear they're applying for a national holiday, but last I heard, approval was still pending. Governments, y'know...

What should I bring to the party? How about a beautiful Hawaiian beach?

Dearest Dee,

Can't believe I'm one of the first arrivals at the Party - I guess there may be some advantages to being Down Under after all. But I promise not to scoff all the goodies (in fact I may even bring some of my own later on) before the others arrive.

And here's a little something from three of us who will be here from time to time during "Deedle's Day".

a card for Dee on her day

Much love ... Peter, Shona & Ursula

Well, here comes the second Ozzie to the party - Peter and I obviously like to be early.I'm clutching a bottle of really nice Australian Shiraz wine - I know you can't taste it. but I will use it to drink a toast to one of the nicest and kindest people on the forum. Take care of yourself - enjoy this special day and know that we are all thinking of you and encouraging you. Small steps Dee and soon this will all be behind you.
A cards on the way - CYE

Oooo, Oooo, Oooo,
There are advantages to being an insomniac!

Dearest Dee, although you haven't a clue who I am, I have thought about you every single day (no lie) since I surmised who had a nasty aliment.

If the power of thoughts (& love) give you strength, I'm betting the posts following mine throughout Saturday will make you Wonder Woman!

Happy Deedle's Day to a very special and wonderful lady!!! What a great way to honor our beloved Boomer!! I couldn't come up with a poem nearly as good as Jack's, so here's one I found, just for you!

If I could catch a rainbow
I would do it just for you
and share with you its beauty
On the days you're feeling blue.

If I could build a mountain
You could call your very own
A place to find serenity
A place to be alone

If I could take your troubles
I would toss them! in the sea
But all these things I'm finding
are impossible for me.

I cannot build a mountain
Or catch a rainbow fair
But let me be what I know best-
A friend who's always there.



Dee, you are always here for all of us with encouraging words, help and advice. We are ever so grateful, and we hope that you realize that you are very loved and appreciated, and that we're all here for you too.



Love,

Dawn <img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" />

Dearest Dee, there's nothing I can add to Jack's poem - he said it all and said it very well.

But I do want you to know how great it is to once again see your posts with their beautiful butterflies. I hope this means you are at least feeling some better.

Take the outpouring of love and support from your Boomer friends and acquaintances and wrap it around you like a warm blanket and let it nourish your mind, body, and spirit.

Love and lots of big hugs,

Jema

To the most Courageous Woman I know.
My Dearest Deedles:


Adversity
The Story of A Butterfly

A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its way out of that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared that it had gone as far as it could and could go no further.

So, the man decided to help the butterfly. He took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bits of the cocoon. The butterfly then emerged easily. But it had a swollen body and a pair of small shrivled wings. The man expected that at any moment the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body,which would contract in time. Neither happen...

The butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and shrivled wings. It was never able to fly. What the man in his kindness and haste did not understand,was that the struggle required for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening was God's way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so that it woudl be ready for flight once it achieved its freedon from the coccoon.

Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our life. If God allowed us to go through life without any obstacles, it would cripple us. We would not be as strong as we could have been....

.....We could never fly.

We ask for Strength ...and God gives us Difficulties to make us strong.

We ask for Wisdom......and God gives us Problems to solve.

We ask for Prosperity......and God gives us Brain and Brawn to work.

We ask for Courage.....and God gives us Danger to overcome.

We ask for Love .....and God gives us Troubled people to help.

We ask for Favors..... and God gives us Opportunities.

We recieve nothing we want...we recieve everything we need.


..............author unknown

Inferno

What a wonderful poem Jack, I think you managed to sum up just how we all feel!!

Dee, hope you really enjoy Your special day, we will be thinking extra special positive thoughts your way today.

Oh and as for the party, well I have arrived equipped with... a massive box of tissues as there are certain to be many tears of joy shed today, 30 banana loaves, warm from the oven, (I'm sure they will all get eaten), a few bottles of Theakstons Old Peculier (a Yorkshire ale) and of course... a heart full of love for all my Boomer friends, but Especially for Dee!!

Personally, I'd suggest an Australian Cab Sav to celebrate the occasion. Wonderful Dee (and you are!!!)

been where you are and survived,

don't give up hope(but who says its easy)

affectionately yours, Susan

Dee,


I don't think you really know who I am but you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you have a great time at this wonderful surprise party!!!!

Kim

Happy Deedle Day,my dear sweet friend.Lot's of Love and wishes for a speedy recovery.I'm wearing butterflies in my hair today in your honor.

big warm hugs and sloppy kisses from both my Mother and I.

Love,ozma

Hi Dee, Hi

It might look like we're up bright and early but, no, this is another message from Downunder.

Our Deedle's Day has been underway for 20 hours, what kept you all?

But now that you're here, better tuck in before all the food goes. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Dee, and hugs from your dear friends at Quandary. We're thinking of you and you can always write to us at any time

Love

Rosemary and Gordon

Dee, Wishing you a wonderful day and a speedy recovery. Jack has expressed so well how we all feel. As for the menu, I'll bring some nice Alberta steaks for the grill....

Hi everyone . I've brought some ice wine to share.
Happy Deedle's Day! A toast to the lady of the moment:

"May you find the strength and comfort you need for the present and for the road ahead".

Enjoy your special day.
<img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" />
Joanne

Sweet Dee, enjoy your Day!


Butterflies


I look for the dancers I came to see,
but no one stands out, it's not like I thought it would be.
No kohl darkened eyes or flowing gypsy hair
nor gold coins adorning swirling skirts that flair.

Instead, I see several women seated at a table so quietly.
Conversing softly - they look so ordinary to me.
Bedecked not in jewels but in caftans, plain and dull.
All just kind of average, no special presence or hypnotic pull.

But as I turn to leave something catches my attention
just a sliver of sparkle - not really much to mention.
Then bare toes peeking beneath the hem of their covers,
reds, pinks, and purples like petals on flowers.

In the blink of an eye, a desert wind seems to stir across the room.
The music begins, zills raise, covers drop, and a rainbow of colors bloom,
as a flash flood of coins and bangles shimmer across the floor.
Now, this is more in keeping with Middle Eastern lore.

Before my very eyes, these ordinary women, why they could be you or me,
emerge like butterflies from drab cocoons, beautiful and sensual for all to see.
The magic takes hold as the rhythmic drums pulse through my heart,
and my head swirls dizzily with each beaded skirt.

All that was hidden is now revealed, not just flesh or the glitter of their wear,
but that secret self, the essence of being a woman, self-confident and self-aware.
I want -- no, I need -- to be one of them, to feel that inspiration,
to be secure in the knowledge that each of us is a unique and exotically beautiful creation.

Rose M. Salinas



PS. Jack, what a wonderful poem! <img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" />

Happy Deedles Day!

I think Inferno expressed lifes struggles very tastefully.

We all thinking of and luv u Dee - keep battling.

Hi Dee:

Hope these messages at least bring a smile today for you. For this party to really get off to a good start this morning I brought a dozen packages of oreos and milk. And for those of you who need your caffeine in the morning, a coffee chaser. I know every Boomer wishes you a speedy recovery.

Debbie <img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" />

Dearest Darling Dee!

Thoughts are sent out in your benefit, this time from Sweden. Soon, if not already, we have a closed network around this entire planet of love, affection and best wishes for you. It is an unbreakable circle of love, the strongest possible from where you can take whatever you need to go on. I wish you strength, I wish you plenty of anger in order to make you carry on the fight, and finally, most importantly, I wish you an abundance of love, as abundant as you are giving to each of us. Keep fightning, Dee. And we will fight with you, right beside you, for as long as you need us to.

I love you Dee!

Hi Dearest Dee,

Please take care and get well soon! We all miss you. Happy Deedles Day!!

Love, Norma

Oh my goodness! Is it Deedles Day already? Happy Dee Day, Dee! I wish I could send you a card, but I am a puter dork and do not know how to "send" it to you up here in GB. You will just have to accept a huuuuuuuuuge hug and a huuuuuuuuuge get well kiss. ((()))))) ((((smack)))))

HAPPY DEEDLES DAY!!!
Jack's poem says it all so wonderfully!!!!

Sorry I'm late - I just got up!

Dee,
Happy, Happy Deedles Day!

friedmonky

Hi Dee,

Hope this brings a smile: Just for you

Enjoy your day!!

Hi Dee,

I hope "Deedles Day" finds you feeling a bit better today. If the LOVE we all feel for you could give you strength you would be Superwoman and the pain and discomfort you are going thru would be gone. Today is a celebration of the wonderful, kind, caring, generous person you are you have touched all of us Gameboomers in so many different ways which is why we have gathered here for "Deedles Day" to show you how much we love you and appreciate all the many things you have done for all of us.
Jack's thoughts are beautiful and a great way to start the party.
I will be bringing Philadelphia CheeseSteaks for everyone with fried onions and hot peppers on the side, also there will be Tastycakes (famous in the Philly area)with a box of peanut butter Tandytakes for all.

"Happy Deedles Day" to all especially you ~Dee

Thanks for being you........ <img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" />


(Picture a beautiful butterfly here ............
.......cuz I don't know how to put one here.

Love,
Karen <img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" />

HAPPY DEEDLES DAY especially for the one who deserves it most (that's you Dee)
Take care, and all hopes and wishes for you
from The Misterymaster and his family
from The Netherlands

This day is definitely well deserved for you.
May you spend the day with alot of friends and many smiles.

For the party I brought a big bowl of party mix and a bottle of tequila. Dig in. I will be toasting you from here.

Enjoy your day. Love ya <img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" />
kid

Dee -

Why did the butterfly? When he saw the ice cream float. (Groan, but there aren't too many butterfly jokes out there!) I hope this one at least brought a smile to your face!

So Happiest of Deedle Days! You are in all of our thoughts and prayers. May these greetings give you the strength to get you through these days when you are feeling low. Remember, you have a lot of here who love you and are rooting for you!!!

Much love,



Marion

Happy Deedle's Day!!! I've got the Margaritas!!!

Dee, I hope these words give you comfort, support, & a generous helping of pi$$ and vinegar to fight. We all love you SOOOOO much!

I'd like to say I understand,
I know what you've been through.
I'd like to say I know your pain,
but that would not be true.

I know there's days you want to hide,
but today I hope you choose to fly.
I cannot take away your pain,
but I'm sure gonna try!

We love you, Dee, so smile today.
Each of us, in our own special way.
Wants to give you exactly what you crave
But we're stuck with 's

I know it's not the real thing,
& I'd love to give you a hug.
But I want to hug the real DEE
cause a butterfly's an icky bug! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="tongue.gif" />

Love, Jen

Dear Sweet Dee,
I too must say that I don't know just what you are going through, but have seen others in your "boat" and have always been there to help "bail" - you must not give up - we all send you our love and hope our 'strength of will' helps you through this painful situation. We want to see you in the annual march for Breast Cancer in a year or so and we will join you - just pucker up your lips and whistle.......then stand back and watch the stampede of GBers come arunning.
I vote that this day become an annual celebration {Deedle Day} even if the government won't help us declare it - we will do it anyway.
Love, hugs and kisses - imagine us all at your side holding your hand during your treatments and you will get through them OK.

Betty Lou, Rupert, Patches

OMG! I don't deserve my own day. All our mods are wonderful and work hard and I would like to share this with them.

I can't tell you how much all of your support has meant to me through this ordeal. I got discouraged quite a few times but your encouragement kept me going. I'm pretty well burned from the radiation, and I have gained a new respect for all burn victims. 6 more regular treatments and 5 boosts and I'm done.

Thank you all so much for your support, emails and cards. They have touched my heart and given me courage. <img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" />

~Dee

Surprise DEE....We all love you.

The power of prayer is with you. God grant you his healing touch. Wishing you a speedy recovery. I wish I could send you a big box filled with thousands of butterflies, to surround you and put a smile on your face.

Dee, I've never been so happy to argue with anyone in my life. If anyone deserves their own day, it's you.

The rest of the GB staff does an outstanding job, no doubt (even in RPG/Action Which is just as well, because we've come to party and we're here to stay!!

Jack

Happy Deedle's Day!

You know how I feel!

Aren't all these GameBoomers wonderful - Brings tears to my eyes because they are so great! The love comes through the pages now. Kisses to Jack, Namma and Inferno!

Hugs and much love,
MaG

Yes! They are all wonderful MaG! I don't know what I would have done without their cheering me on. I've got Turtle Cheesecake for everyone!

~Dee

Dear Dee,

These posts should show you just how much you are loved by all of us.

I want you to know, that what you are going through, you are not going through alone. All of your many Boomer Buddies are right there with you in love and in thought and we're all sending tons of prayers your way.

I know you will find the inner strength you need cause you're the best!!!

Luv, Joanie

Whew! Dee, I must tell you that for a moment that "turtle" in your cheesecake did worry me! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="confused.gif" />

For other sillies like me here is the description of the "turtle"...

"Pecans, caramel and chocolate all wrapped up in a decadent cheesecake batter, what could be better?"

Can't wait to eat it!!!

Dearest Dee, I hope your day is only filled with joy. I"ll keep you in my thoughts. Your kindness shines through even the cloudiest days. Take care of yourself.
Sincerely Brenda

Dearest Dee,
I will be coming too.
I love you too and I can certainly not resist the cake.
You have been so good to me and also helped me in other matters.


Lots of love and hugs,
Christina

Dee, luv, words can't express how much I admire you for all the strength with which you've faced all the trials you've had. I know that you'll get through this one too, hard as it seems at the moment. My thoughts are expressed in the song "You'll Never Walk Alone" -- for the benefit of some of our younger members, who may not be familiar with it, here are the words:

When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high, and don't be afraid of the dark.

At the end of the storm is a golden sky, and the sweet silver song of the lark.

Walk on through the wind, walk on through the rain, though your dreams be tossed and blown.

Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart, and you'll never walk alone--you'll never walk alone.

When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high, and don't be afraid of the dark.

At the end of the storm is a golden sky, and the sweet silver song of the lark.

Walk on through the wind, walk on through the rain, though your dreams be tossed and blown.

Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart, and you'll never walk alone -- you'll never walk alone.


WE'RE ALL WITH YOU, SWEET DEE....

Suprise, DEE!!!

OK, Where's Syd ...Time for a Margurita!

and some music ....
Let's start with : The Man Song

Would any one care for some Freshly baked oatmeal raisin cookies?????

Inferno

Well well - looks like almost everyone is here.

Flutterby girl, you know I love you and everyone else loves you too. You are what everyone here so warmly said and much more.

To the friend who makes me laugh when I feel like shouting.

To the friend who puts a new meaning to the term brave

To the friend who is always always thinking so much about others rather than her self

To the friend who has a heart that knows no boundaries

To the friend who (even if the spotlight embarrases her a bit) we all need to tell her how very much her life has meant to the world and will continue to mean to all of us for as long as we can gather together and reach out with love.

With all the love I can squeeze into this page and more. <img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" />

Laura

Happy Deedles Day!!!!
I'm of course bringing the Rocky Road, and after we're stuffed and all feeling silly, I know you'll have the biggest grin God can give!
St. Teresa of Avalia is quoted to have said"God gives suffering to those He loves the most; My Lord is there little wonder You have so few friends"
You're loved by Him more than any and this proves He works His wonders through angels like "Singer"
"Inferno" and "Namma". All the poems and all the prayers and all the love from around this world are for you!
May God Bless you, and in your suffering, pain and low dips remember "God loves YOU more than any"

Ingie

Dear Dee
I know how much you are hurting. I have been through this for the last year with my daughter. However, that being said, I am very proud of her for not giving up or even thinking about it. I know she would agree with me when I offer you some of her courage and good cheer for support.
Be well!!!!!
Bob <img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" />

Dearest Dee,
As Member #1111 I am wishing you strength and miracles in this trying time.If love cures which it does, the love of all Gameboomers will buoy you up and will let you fly high above the trials. Never give up! I see you radiating light and hope and joy. With lots of love and perpetual prayers, Beth

Happy day, Dee!! We're rooting for you!

All the best,

Kathy

Hi Dee, hope you are enjoying your special day at GameBoomers. I know first hand what you are going through. My wife has had several bouts with cancer. It is never easy but having friends around sure helps.

Keep up your spirits and know all the Boomers are praying for your quick recovery.

Let's get this party rolling!
Throughout they day we'll have some floor shows going on. (just click on the links to view.)

Now for some entertainment:

I've invited some Disco Dancers To entertain
us while we post.

Ladies and Gentleman ....My fellow Boomers I give you :
The Disco Chickens

Everybody Dance!

Dee,
I've got some California Cabernet Sauvignon just for you here, and some bread, cheese and chocolate!

Take care. You have all our love! Let's party.

So sorry to be late for the party, but had to stop by and pick up a Special Friend of Dee's and got lost by Jack's lousy directions.

But now I see why he wanted to be the front man......he gets to stand at the 'front' door and gets first pick of all the goodies as they arrive.

Time for a toast.......let's all raise out glasses to salute our very own Deedles! "Like your butterflies you have magically floated into our lives and touched us with your special loving and caring ways."

Jen, these margaritas are wonderful....can I help you make some more?

Cheryl

Dear Dee

Some of us West Coast folks get up late, but I have finally arrived at your party. Happy Deedles Day, and my wish is for good days ahead for you soon.

Love, Pokey

Chery:
That Mouse and Cheese was hysterical!

There's more laughs to come guys keep checking back!
Inferno

Wow, I checked in at a time I thought was early, and I'm already number 53! Shows how many people are thinking of you, Dee, and wishing you well. You are probably having a hard day today, but our hope is that all this love being beamed your way will help cheer you up. When bad things happen, we can find ourselves thinking the world is a bad place, where things go crazy. It helps to know that good friends never let you down.

Speaking of the world being a crazy place, maybe a little laughter will help. A friend recently send me this email, which had me laughing all afternoon:

"You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named 'Bush', 'Dick', and 'Colon.' Need I say more?"

-- Chris Rock

I'm sending good messages of love and support your way, sweetie. Hang in there, keep fighting, and come back to us soon.

Love,
Reenie

Now isn't that our Dee to a tee?? No matter How she is feeling, she just Has to bring something special to the party!!!!! WE were supposed to be doing all the hard work!!!

Love ya Deedles

Tig

ps I assume Louis is in charge of the music...

Hi Dee! I hope you are enjoying your party!! There is so much lovely food here and ballons and decorations. Thank you for being such a special friend to me. I will be waiting to see you back on the gameboomers board very soon. You are a very beautiful person and I send you all of my love and good thoughts. I will be saying a special prayer for you every night. Michael

My dearest Dee,

You know I like to solve games now and then. The harder the problems, the more I like to solve them.
I wish I knew how to solve your problems as well. But I simply can't...
The only thing I can do for you is thinking about you and saying some prayers for you. And be sure that I'll do that for you!

I wish you strength and all the best Dee... and don't forget that the whole Boomers Gang is with you in your difficult day!!!

Love,

Bert Jamin

If REENIE was Number 53 in checking in, I guess it is appropriate that I be Number 55. I'm always late at the uptake, but I hope that all the messages from your GameBoomer friends have given you a special lift. As a pre-GameBoomer friend, you know how I feel about you and now you see how many friends, admirers, and well-wishers you have, and they are but a cross-section of a much larger population who feel the same way, but have not been able to express it in this thread.

Hi Dee....

And the very maddest of Dee Days to you

Knew I'd never be able to beat Jack with a poem

Be sure and save me some of that Turtle Cheescake though, won't you ??....
[Turtle Cheesecake ???? Just how drunk have I got ????]

HAPPY DEE DAY !!
WE'RE ALL WITH YOU....IN SPIRIT {HIC.} ]

Cheers.

Mad

Yeowwwwwwwww It's all been said!!! You are the greatest Deedle.......... smile......... be happy...... you have so many friends that love you. And for a special treat
Take A Bubble Bath
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Dee:

Jack has wonderfully expressed all of our feelings for you. We hope that all the butterflies will surround you and lift your spirits high. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you.

...and we'll bring lots of fresh caught salmon and Seattle's own Starbuck's coffee to the party.

Love,

Stacey, Jerry and Jamie

This is just incredible how many of you showed up to the party. This is my first surprise party you know. And the food......I don't know what to eat next. <img border="0" alt="[winky]" title="" src="graemlins/winky.gif" /> And....a floor show too!!!

I was dreading going to radiation on Monday because it's cumulative but all these lovely posts have given me a renewed batch of courage. Thank you!!!

Bob......My poor Dad feels so helpless, I can just imageine what you have gone through. I've been on the other side of the coin too.

Namma....I can't believe you brought the mouse....hahahaha

BTW......Syd is in Reno, but I know she will be sad she missed a Boomer party! I have always known the Boomers were the BEST!

~Dee

Hi Dee!

I've already made the journey through Hell so let me carry you on my shoulders for a while to make your journey easier!

Hang in there, look ahead and not back and remember the radiation therapy only kills cells and not your spirit!

Randy

So Sorry Im Late!! But the Hubby was working on
the pc and I never got a chance to check in till now, but you know your in my thoughts and prayers Dee.

Dear Dee,
Wishing you the very best! You have my thoughts and prayers. Let me just say I am a 5 year breast cancer survivor this year and I'm feeling great. I know every case is different, but I wish the best outcome for you!
Love to you,
Andrea

Hi Dee, I hope you are enjoying your party. This morning I was working in the garden, but it was still too cool for any butterflies there. So I dropped in here to get my butterfly fix. I will never look at another butterfy without thinking of you. Get well soon. <img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" />

What a party! Jack's poem says it all. You're the best, Dee!

Happy Deedle's Day, Dee!

My wish for you...

Love, Sue

Hi Dee,

I'm glad to see that the party is cheering you up. I can't match poetical posts like Jack's, or posts from people like Randy who have been through it and licked it. But, like everyone else here at Gameboomers, I'm in here rooting for you. Happy Deedles Day.

Well, I'm "fashionably late" but I would not have missed it for anything! AND, these gourmet foods have absolutely NO calories so eat as much as you want Dee! Enjoy your day, we're all thinking of you.

Tom

Am I the last? I am so sorry, I did send a card to try and make you feel better.

We need you so much!

My thoughts are with you and I brought a lovely Spanish omelet made with egg, potato and onion, nice eaten hot or cold with a nice red wine.

Love
Carmen

Life is a little flatter
Until our Dee gets better

Now... see, Dee? Only YOU can bring new members out of the woodwork!! You're just THAT irresistible!! Welcome, MisteryMaster... you couldn't have picked a better time to join us.

And now it looks like there's nothing to do but stretch this puppy out until Syd gets back.

And Cheryl, please. You know I don't get the glory jobs. I'm just the door prop where people plop their coats. If they get any higher, you won't even know it's me anymore.

Not only THAT, but how did I get stuck being a designated DRIVER??!!

Jack

Hi Dee!
Wow! Neat party! And I think even Mother Nature must be celebrating "Deedles Day"....the sun is shining here in Arlington today--a rarity this time of year.

Just wanted you to know I'm pulling for you...hang in there. You are the butterfly lady and I guess you know that things are not always under our control...sometimes we are like "butterflies in the wind"...from now on I wish for you only gentle breezes that carry you to happy places like this wonderful party!!
Love, Cynch <img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" />

Hi Dee,

What a great party!

Must admit I snuck off and had a couple of hours sleep ... but I'm back now ... nearly 6 am here ... sadly Shona and I have to go to the Market now but I suspect the board will be still jumping when I return.

But for the moment if those chickens and ducks will just be quiet for a moment I have a little humourous tale to tell:

There was this fellow who worked for Australia Post whose job it was to process all mail that had illegible addresses.

One day a letter came to his desk, addressed in a shaky handwriting to God. He thought, "Oh boy, better open this one and see what it's all about." So he opened it and read:

"Dear God, I am an 83 year old widow living on a very small pension. Yesterday someone stole my purse. It had 100 dollars in it which was all the money I had until my next pension check. Next Sunday is Easter, and I had invited two of my friends over for dinner. Without that money, I have nothing to buy food with. I have no family to turn to, and you are my only hope. Can you please help me?"

The postal worker was touched, and went around showing the letter to all the others. Each of them dug into his wallet and came up with a few dollars. By the time he made the rounds, he had collected 96 dollars, which they put into an envelope and sent over to her. The rest of the day, all the workers felt a warm glow thinking of the nice thing they had done.

Easter came and went, and a few days later came another letter from the old lady to God. All the workers gathered around while the letter was opened. It read:

"Dear God, How can I ever thank you enough for what you did for me? Because of your generosity, I was able to fix a lovely dinner for my friends. We had a very nice day, and I told my friends of your wonderful gift. By the way, there was 4 dollars missing. I think it must have been those thieving jerks at Australia Post."

Much love ... Peter and Shona

I was going to bring paper hankies but found that I have used all of them while reading all the touching posts.
Thinking of you Dee and sending my love along with the hugs.

A Big Welcome MisteryMaster! Glad you could join us. Jen, you have another margarita handy for our esteemed guest?

Jack, Inferno and I decided that after you handed her a broom and me a pail and mop for cleanup duty that the least you could do is be the designated driver.

Cheryl

Oh my goodness, I almost missed Deedle Day! I've been up to my neck rearranging the house with new appliances and such, but I'm glad I took a couple of minutes to pop in. I hope all the goodies arent' gone yet!
Dee, hope you get strength just from the sheer number of people here at your party, and knowing that we all wish you the best. You have been in my prayers since I found out about your health problem. Take care and enjoy the party!

Happy Deedle's Day.. <img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" /> I love you Dee, I hope you are feeling better and will get well soon.

Hope you're having a great day, Dee. There's not much I can add to what has already been said so I found you a few butterflies.

Sorry I am late...have a good excuse..feeling a little under the weather and just got on GB...and the first thing I noticed was this post and started to read about your wonderful day and didn't want to miss it one more minute.

Everyone here has said the things that I think of you...your are a very courageous woman, and I admire you for being so strong...and I know there are days for you that can get very hard...and that is why we are here to find your strength again and we will always be here for you as you always been here for all of us.

I am so happy to be part of this wonderful day and share it with you all of the boomers who love you dearly.

Happy Deedle's Day.

Liz <img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" />

Okay everybody! The Kalua Pig is ready!

LET'S EAT!!!!!!!



It's been a wonderful Deedle's Day!

Dee, just keep remembering how much we all love you!

Deedles........we love you...........everyone has said such wonderful things.....we all are with you now.......please know that my prayers are with you....may God hold you in His hands.......

OK....time for some more Music.....
dance dance dance!

Hi again.

So, why not be a pig TWICE ???
[Sorry, Susie, couldn't resist ]
'Cause the pie is baked - steak, mushroom, leek and onions

Thanks Dee for your support and love of the adventure genre!

I'VE watched you now a full half-hour;
Self-poised upon that yellow flower
And, little Butterfly! indeed
I know not if you sleep or feed.
How motionless!--not frozen seas
More motionless! and then
What joy awaits you, when the breeze
Hath found you out among the trees,
And calls you forth again!

William Wordsworth

Hey Johnathan!
Nice to see that you could make it.

*Inferno offers her boomer buddy a Frozen Strawberry Daquorii*

I couldnt resist this one for you Dee - I just have to keep coming back:

Flutterby Kisses

Dear Dee;
Over 60 years ago-when I could run and skip and jump- I was chasing butterflies in the pasture. They are so beautiful I thought, determined to have one of my very own.
My mother, standing by the gate, called to me and said, "Joyce, do you know what butterflies are?". I shook my head in puzzlement while keeping my eye on this beautiful white one sitting on a flowering Sage. My mother said, "Butterflies are Angels on vacation, and if everyone captured his own, God might not have enough to send to those in need".
At first, I didn't believe, being at that stage in life where I thought I knew everything. But a tiny flicker of doubt took seed and I let that butterfly go free. Later on in life, I realized how wise that woman, my mother, was.
Now, the sight of a butterfly brings me a warm feeling of love......sort of like Mother's Love. I feel an Angel near reminding me that we are not alone.
It gives me the courage to live this minute, draw this breath, and try to learn what ever lesson I have been given for this tiny space of eternity that I am allowed to share. Then miracle of miracles MY butterfly flutters by - in memory- and I find the courage for the next minute.
Dee, with all the butterflies sent your way this day, you "gotta" be feeling all that love and encouragement! Don't think about Monday, or next week, or next month! None of us truly knows what the day will bring. Live now, this moment, to the best of your abilities.....and let the butterflies take care of the rest.
With all my love, Joyce

Hi Inferno, thanks for the Frozen Strawberry Daquorii!! Yummy.

Dee, do you need a top up? Or do you fancy a dip in the pool....

What a great show here today! I haven't seen so many butterflies since, well, never!

What a great show. This is a truly touching topic. Hmm, I didn't mean to use an illiteration! Oh well.

Jonathan

A very Happy Deedles Day to you Dee! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and enjoy your special day.


xoxoxoxo
Audrey

What time is it , boys & girls??

It's Howdie Deedle Time, Howdie Deedle Time, in Gameboomer Land!

Braveheart (sigh) sends his love to all. And wants to let you know the the pool is official open today in honour of Deedles Day!!!!

He wants y'all to join him in the pool for some Strawberry Daqouriis....Everybody in!

I see the bar is open.

What's your pleasure Dee? I make a fantastic Pina Colada. Ever try an Everclear Smoothie? Boy, that will melt your socks off.

Love and kisses Deedles.

I would like to say, if the whole world was like Gameboomers, what a wonderful world it would be.

I wonder how many times I'm going to have to edit this thing.

Jack, Could you please take off your lampshade hat and quit doing the Chicken Dance around the pool, you almost knocked poor Mad into the deep end on your last go around. You are back on duty at the door and no stopping for cheesecake on the way !!

Okay...going to attempt to send this card to Dee...hope this works...kid


Card for Dee

well...it didn't work the way I wanted but hopefully she will be able to check it out anyway.

Hi Dear Friend,

We debated long and hard about what to bring to your party, but after reading what everyone has been eating and drinking, we decided that we'd better bring the Alka Seltzer!!! Let's \'Dance The Night Away\' .

We have known you and loved you since before GameBoomers even got started.

You're our MacDee, the one we thought of whenever we were also putting in our 12 hour summer days on yard work (in our Plant Nursery), wondering who besides us, in their right mind, would ever decide to mow lawns for a living! And wondering if you were also, like us, busy praying for SNOW!!! We know first hand how hard you must have worked all these years to be able to do all the work that you've done for GameBoomers, in addition to that kind of backbreaking 'real job'.



You're our MacDee, the one who said she would NEVER give up her beloved MAC for a PC. And as a result of all your praise for them, we wondered what we were missing, and so now we have an old MAC sitting in our computer room .....which we still haven't figured out how to use! ( Help, MAC expert!!

But you're also the one who, once she finally got up her courage, and made up her mind that her life was going in a different direction, bought a PC ..... and now moderates 3 boards helping other gamers who use PCs (as well as MACs)!!!

Remember that about yourself.....that courage and inner strength that you have. And get like another friend of ours did (who is now 78 years old), when she said "How DARE that Cancer think it can attack me!!!"

They say that God never changes anything, never closes one door, without opening another one.....a better one.

Remember that "what the Caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls a Butterfly".

And you're our beautiful Monarch Butterfly, the one we think of whenever they fly en masse over our house on their yearly migration.

Know that we need you. And that you have been, and will continue to be, in our prayers.

And now, let's all Dance!!!

Lots of Love,

Bill and Lela

<img border="0" alt="" title="" src="graemlins/woozy.gif" /> Hey you guys,
The sun may be going down on your side of the hills, but on our side it is time to start the Bar-B-que, and set out the afternoon snacks and soft drinks. I happen to like the Aussie way of it and there are Shrimp on the Bar-b at my house.
BTW, check the calendar! It finally says it's Deedle's Day! Thanks to Singer.
Joyce

Many thanks to jayjaykay for pointing out a serious oversight!! (I'm pretty sure this was Cheryl's responsibility)... Deedle's Day is now properly acknowledged on the GB calendar.

Jack

P.S. Mugsy, you're just jealous of my moves. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="cool.gif" />

Well I'm back! I spent the day making homemade tamales for everyone! I KNEW this would be big since Dee is sooo loved! So I made ALOT of them! You have your choice, pork, beef, mild, hot and super hot! If you go for the super hot, please keep a margarita or daquiri close at hand! There's enough for everyone so dig in! Dee gets first dibs!!!

Dear Dee:

Good evening from Canada! I hope this finds you and yours well.

I just got home an hour ago. Joyce told me about this.

Dee, I don't know what to say. You go away for a couple of days and all hell breaks loose! Just think of yourself as Gotham post 9-11--pick yourself up, dust yourself and keep fighting!!! You can do it, lady. You're not gonna let ol' Indy down, are ya? My mother had cancer, but she's tough, as you are. I've got every bit of faith that you're gonna survive all this. I beg of you to come back soon to these boards. It wouldn't be the same without you!!!!!

Get well soon, DEE!!!!

Sincerely yours always,

Indy.

I hope I've got it right this time!!
Greetings again, Dee ...........

My contribution to the party is a scrumptious Devonshire Cream Tea - freshly baked scones, delicious home-made Strawberry jam, and lashings of yummy Clotted Cream - fattening, but who cares!!!!!!

Lots of love again, Dee ------- Ursula.

Hi Dee,

I'm sorry that I'm so late for your party, but I got hung up in the weekend traffic. I just wanted to stop by and wish you a "Happy Deedle's Day" and to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there and always remember that we are all behind you.

Love,
Jennylee

Joyce

Hi.

Mad again

Ooooops....Sorry....Not quite ready....Be back later

Hey Mad, it has been 20 minutes! Are you where I think your are? Reading in the library? Too many of those luscious drinks and all that urp, lovely, rich food?
Or did you fall in the pool?
Joyce <img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[kiss]" title="" src="graemlins/kiss.gif" />

Hi.

Tryin' again

And I still haven't got it right

JENNY or PANDORA......HELP......PLEASE

[Knew I shouldn't have opened that third bottle of wine

So click and enjoy - YOU TOO DEE - IF I EVER GET IT RIGHT !!!!! - and let's party together

YEAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DODEDO

Cheers.

Mad

Too funny, Mad!!

You weren't joking about getting sozzled, were you?

Jack

Hi.

YAHOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SOMEBODY FIXED IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

Please come forward and take a bow

Cheers.

Mad

Hi Jack

If you're gonna party.....PARTY !!!!

Cheers.

Mad

Actually, Mad, I fixed the one on the last page that you apparently deleted...