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post number 200!:wah::wah:

With Memorial Day approaching my mind turns to the history of my country. In particular The Civil War. and living in Virginia i have been surrounded by it's history my whole life. We have so many battlefields and historical places to visit because more battles were fought in Virginia than any other state.

so for any history buffs that may be out there, here's a link that describes all the battles fought in Virginia and some interesting historical places too!:-6

http://www.virginia.org/site/features.asp?FeatureID=198

Trunk Monkey;873577 wrote:


well thank you darlin!:-4

I can't believe we're up to over 200 posts already!

hurray for us! :guitarist

Hello again my lovely friends!:-4

i don't know if i can get on tomorrow or Monday so i want to take this opportunity to say Happy Memorial day to all my American friends, and to everyone ,i hope you have a wonderful weekend and that everyone is well!

i hope to talk to you soon!

my love to everybody!:-4:-4

A friend is like a shady tree

Beside a summer way

A friend is like the sunshine

That makes a perfect day

A friend is like a flower

That's worn close to the heart

A friend is like a treasure

With which one will not part.

:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:-4

A Hug is one of the most basic ways two human beings touch. There is power in a hug. These 15 hug quotes express the meaning and importance of this simple human gesture.

A hug can break down barriers that sometimes words cannot do. At times, it can speak more than any words can say. We bond with a hug. We find comfort with a hug. We greet and separate from each other with a hug. We establish human contact and interaction with a hug. The beauty of a hug is in its simplicity. The gesture towards another human being, known or unknown, is easy. It costs nothing but a simple act of caring and kindness.

According to the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, the definition of a hug is : "to clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace. To hold steadfastly, to cherish . To stay close to.

Human beings thrive on touch and often languish without it. We are social creatures. The simple act of hugging can lift a person and make them feel connected to someone else. When you embrace another human being, for those few moments, you have to let go of everything and focus on that hug.

-"You can't wrap love in a box, but you can wrap a person in a hug." unknown author

-"The world would rather hug than hurt you." Hug Nation

-"Millions and millions of years would still not give me half enough time to describe that tiny instant of eternity when you put your arms around me and I put my arms around you." Jacques Prevert

-"A hold-me hug in the ocean can make you feel all safe...until the dry-me hug, later, takes the shivers away." Steve Wiesinger, from The Little Book of Hugs

-"A hug is two hearts wrapped in arms." unknown author

-"Everybody needs a hug. It changes your metabolism." Leo Buscaglia

-"A silent hug means a thousand words to an unhappy heart." unknown author

- "Hugging closes the door to hate." Tony Davis

-"Hugs, hand-shakes, even a good intentioned touch, transfers useful energy to boost the immune mechanism in the body."

- "If for every tear I get a hug from you, then I would cry forever." unknown author

- "Hugs don't need new equipment, special batteries or parts - just open up your arms and open up your hearts." Jill Wolf

i'm all alone today and i think i need a hug or two or three! :-4

Jj:-4

koochikoo;873919 wrote: Hi Jj. Heres some from me :yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs

That's a nice way to start off my night.

But remember, you're never alone as long as you can still click your mouse and come here!


thanx kooch honey ... mwaaaaah! made my day!

Jj:-4

Hello my friends!

since i won't be able to be here as much for the next couple of days, i want to wish you a happy Memorial Day!

i hope everyone is well!

my love to everybody!:-4

and here are some hugs for anyone who needs them!:yh_hugs:yh_hugs

Hi Everybody!

i'm a little under the weather today so if anybody can spare any hugs i could sure use some!:(

Hope6;874793 wrote: Hi Everybody!

i'm a little under the weather today so if anybody can spare any hugs i could sure use some!:(




sorry to hear your not well georgia honey ...

(((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))) ... mwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

Jj:-4

jones jones;874807 wrote: sorry to hear your not well georgia honey ...

(((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))) ... mwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

Jj:-4


thank you Jj!:-4

that makes me feel much better!:yh_hugs

Trunk Monkey;874810 wrote:


awwww thank you PJ!:yh_hugs

Here's a great big hug for you my friend:-4

Hope you feel much better with each day:-6

Kathy Ellen;874883 wrote: Here's a great big hug for you my friend:-4

Hope you feel much better with each day:-6




thank you sweetheart!:-4

A hug can reach down

into our soul

It can fill our heart

making us feel whole

It shows us that

someone cares

The warmth they hold

is beyond compare

It says it all

without a word

The love it sparks

is well heard

So i send you

a warm embrace

I hope that this will

take my place! :yh_hugs:yh_hugs:-4:-4

Hugs for everyone who feels abit low today:-4:-6

kayleneaussie;874996 wrote:


well here's a big hug for you Sis!:yh_hugs:-4

mrsK;875001 wrote: Hugs for everyone who feels abit low today:-4:-6


well thak you darlin!

here's one for you too!:yh_hugs:-4

Thanks for all the hugs guys!

i am feeling a bit blue today, so keep'em coming!:wah:

anyway, good morning to all my lovely friends, i won't be on much AGAIN today so I hope you are all well, and i'll talk to you soon.

my love to everybody! :yh_hugs:-4

Hope6;875036 wrote: well here's a big hug for you Sis!:yh_hugs:-4


Thanks sis...I need a huge big hug. somtimes life just sucks

kayleneaussie;875254 wrote: Thanks sis...I need a huge big hug. somtimes life just sucks


I could have used a hug on Friday when I received some crappy email from some idiot.

qsducks;875277 wrote: I could have used a hug on Friday when I received some crappy email from some idiot.


awwwwwwwwww thats no good ducks....here is hug.....better late than never:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs

kayleneaussie;875290 wrote: awwwwwwwwww thats no good ducks....here is hug.....better late than never:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs


Thanks babe:-4

kayleneaussie;875322 wrote:


Here's a big :yh_hugs back to ya babe.

Goodnight all

kayleneaussie;875395 wrote:

Goodnight all


Nite Kay and it was a blast to see you today.:-6

kayleneaussie;875254 wrote: Thanks sis...I need a huge big hug. somtimes life just sucks


awwwww darlin! here's another one!:yh_hugs:-4

qsducks;875277 wrote: I could have used a hug on Friday when I received some crappy email from some idiot.


here's one from me too Ducky!:yh_hugs:-4

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Nothing like a good hug to ease some pain or sorrow. So here's a big hug from me to everyone here! :yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs

chrisb84uk;876011 wrote: Nothing like a good hug to ease some pain or sorrow. So here's a big hug from me to everyone here! :yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs


well i for one will take that big hug my friend and here's one back to you!:yh_hugs

Thanks Hope! :-4



Nothing beats a good hug I say! :-6

chrisb84uk;876048 wrote: Thanks Hope! :-4



Nothing beats a good hug I say! :-6


i agree!

i'm big on hugging, i'm always hugging somebody out here in the real world!

Speaking of hugs, have you seen this video (think it's YouTube not sure,) where this man in real life, just goes around the city streets he lives in, and offers a hug to anyone that wants one. It's a really sweet video and he end up hugging all kinds of people, no strings attached. Of course some just run away, but I thought it was nice.

chrisb84uk;876068 wrote: Speaking of hugs, have you seen this video (think it's YouTube not sure,) where this man in real life, just goes around the city streets he lives in, and offers a hug to anyone that wants one. It's a really sweet video and he end up hugging all kinds of people, no strings attached. Of course some just run away, but I thought it was nice.


yeah i saw that!

it's very sweet, but some people got scared as to what he was up to i guess and ran away!:wah:

i wouldn't run away if anybody wants to hug me, i'm glad to accept them!:wah:

Hope6;876078 wrote: yeah i saw that!



it's very sweet, but some people got scared as to what he was up to i guess and ran away!:wah:



i wouldn't run away if anybody wants to hug me, i'm glad to accept them!:wah:


Well I think it was just the whole idea of a free hug that worried some people, I mean you may think it was some kind of stunt or tv show being filmed. I would of been a little sceptical but I would have hugged him. Of course had it been a cute girl I would of had no second thoughts and spent all day hugging her! :wah:

chrisb84uk;876081 wrote: Well I think it was just the whole idea of a free hug that worried some people, I mean you may think it was some kind of stunt or tv show being filmed. I would of been a little sceptical but I would have hugged him. Of course had it been a cute girl I would of had no second thoughts and spent all day hugging her! :wah:


oh listen at you! you are in a good mood today aren't you?:wah:

yeah a cute guy might require a little extra hugging on my part too!

so come over here and let me give you another one!:yh_hugs

Cute guy??? :-3



Where is he, I don't see one!



Of course how could I turn down more hugs, especially from you!! :-4 :yh_hugs



And yes I am in one of those silly, crazy moods, no idea how long it will last, just have to wait and see! :wah:

chrisb84uk;876119 wrote: Cute guy??? :-3



Where is he, I don't see one!



Of course how could I turn down more hugs, especially from you!! :-4 :yh_hugs



And yes I am in one of those silly, crazy moods, no idea how long it will last, just have to wait and see! :wah:


i was talking about you darlin!:wah:

Where you, I never would of guessed hahaha! :rolleyes:



Though if I'm cute, I think you may need some glasses! :wah: :p

chrisb84uk;876132 wrote: Where you, I never would of guessed hahaha!



Though if I'm cute, I think you may need some glasses! :wah: :p


nope sorry babe! i already wear glasses so it's not my eyesight!:wah::wah:

Hahaha ok in that case the lenses must be dirty and need cleaning! :wah:



If not that then, clearly there is only one possible solution left......















I truly am cute (obviously)!! :-4

chrisb84uk;876154 wrote: Hahaha ok in that case the lenses must be dirty and need cleaning! :wah



If not that then, clearly there is only one possible solution left......















I truly am cute (obviously)!! :-4


now you've got the idea!:wah::wah: :-4

Question is though!



Am I as cute as Dave the fireman?? :sneaky: :wah:

chrisb84uk;876171 wrote: Question is though!



Am I as cute as Dave the fireman?? :sneaky: :wah:


of couse you're much cuter than he is darlin!:-4:wah: