Given that Freckle Counters make up the larger subset of The Border population, might we also be called known as The Sisterhood of the Traveling 'Band' ? (I'm hoping that this cultural reference is not lost on those of you who don't have/know preteens and teens...if so, let me know!)
Okay EV - I'll raise my hand - I'm lost about your reference.
And as far as asking about things here, I hope no one would be embarrassed. I know it is normal for some people to be reluctant to ask about things, but it is not unusual for new people to have questions about things. After all, we were all new once and had to learn. I've been around awhile, and I know what's happening (more Eaglese), but, trust me, I'm still learning things. After all, that's part of why we're here in the first place - so, please don't be shy anyone - speak up and ask whatever you like. Y'all know the old saying - if you have a question about something, then chances are others do too.
"People don't run out of dreams: People just run out of time ..."
Glenn Frey 11/06/1948 - 01/18/2016
There's an extremely popular book series (at least 4 volumes by now, I think) for girls of that age, where the first is called The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. I haven't read it since I have boys, but it's so popular that I've heard a lot about it. I think the 1st volume is about 4 teen-aged girl friends who spend a summer apart. To help them "weather" this, they share a pair of jeans--- each girl taking them for a period of time that summer, and then writing about the adventures she has wearing those jeans. Then she mails them off to the next friend, who does the same...hence, the 'traveling pants'. There was a movie of the same name a couple of years back starring America Ferraro ("Ugly Betty" fame) as one of the girls. The books in the series all use the words 'traveling pants' in the title, and thus far I think the girls are starting college in the latest volume. I'm thinkin' they're not in the very same pair of jeans, and that the adventures may be a lot dicier!
Dreamer, your niece Eaglette may be of the age where the first volume is right up her alley, depending on her reading level. Look it up at the bookstore, but double check with the clerk that I am correct on the age-appropriateness of the subject matter...if you get my drift. I'm pretty sure I am.
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My poor innocent hubby hasn't a clue what I really mean when I suggest having a FR(E)Y for breakfast.........(Now that is something I would LOVE to do!!)
Not to mention after a night on the internet when my brain is FREYED!!
I guess you all know MY favourite weekday........ FREYDAY!!
'I must be leaving soon... its your world now'
Glenn Frey 1948-2016 RIP
So with my reference in my post about The Eagles and us Freckle Counters, it follows that I must be suggesting the following:
We all pick an Eagle, use him for a period of time to have some adventures that we can write about, and then send him along to another Borderer for her to do the same. Sounds like a great way to promote better literacy in our circle, don't you think? A new twist on the neighborhood book club! And with there being 4 Eagles (6 if you want to add Steuart and Will to the mix, which would be fine with me), we could make this last far longer than just one season--by the time we send each of them around to each of us! And they thought their World Tour was exhausting!
(I have to admit that when I added the one sentence about The Sisterhood of the Traveling Band to Ticky's post, I had no idea that I would be taking it to this complete plan...but I am sooo glad that Dreamer asked for an explanation!)
GAN, I never thought about FREYDAY...good one!
Ok guys, gals, borderers (right hand raised) I vow to never be embarrassed to ask a question. I trust that my fellow Borderers will be there to answer any question that i may have without judgement.
~Jess~
Stranded "on a corner in Winslow, Arizona
Such a fine sight to see."
I don't use 'Sugar'. I know some people like it, but it never appealed to me.
The term 'Glenn's Angels' was used by the lucky people who met him at Pebble Beach.
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