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Viola
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If either of the others going to represent the ship could use any assistance for their travel or accommodation expenses, they're more than welcome to my donation. Otherwise, add it to the rest of the Erin fund.
Sorry you won't be able to get there Simon, but it was a heck of a journey to make at short notice just as people expect you to start working for your living again.
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Ariel
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Simon, we all fully appreciate your reasons - it's not an easy journey to make at short notice and thank you for trying. Don't worry about refunding the money, it was given freely so use it as you see fit.
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Belisarius
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Please also use my donation to defray others' costs or for the Erin Fund.
[ 05. January 2011, 20:21: Message edited by: Belisarius ]
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Auntie Doris
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Is anyone going to arrange flowers or something from the Ship community?
Auntie Doris x
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Wesley J
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Originally posted by Auntie Doris:
Is anyone going to arrange flowers or something from the Ship community?
Auntie Doris x
I thought I read on one of these threads that we're asked to make donations to a charity of our choice instead? Can't find the post at the mo though, sorry.
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Autenrieth Road
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Yes, donations to charity instead of flowers are requested, in the OP of this thread.
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Wesley J
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First post of this very thread.
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Be it as it may: Wesley J will stay. --- Euthanasia, that sounds good. An alpine neutral neighbourhood. Then back to Britain, all dressed in wood. Things were gonna get worse. (John Cooper Clarke)
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Ye Olde Motherboarde
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On my way to the funeral tomorrow. Thank you Lord for the air-miles and hotel and car discounts. Will be with JediJudy and AmandaBReckondwythe.
(nothing like last minute decisions) ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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Viola
Administrator
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That's great MB - As one of the 'originals' and a founder member of the BCB (I used to love reading what you'd all been up to overnight), you'll be another great ambassador for the ship along with Judy & Miss Amanda.
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Jengie jon
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Always intended to say that the money should either be used for the Ship or the Erin fund if not used for travelling.
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jedijudy
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Simon, I'm so sorry that you can't make it to Erin's funeral. I know that had to be a gut-wrenching decision, but it is certainly a logical one. We do not want you to get sick or exhausted. (Please stay healthy.)
It will be wonderful seeing Motherboard again, and meeting Miss Amanda for the first time. And we will have every other Shipmate with us in our hearts and thoughts.
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Louise
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Please apply my donation to whoever's travel expenses or Erin fund as needed!
cheers,
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tomb
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MB: glad you found a way to get there since we spoke today. Godspeed and bring back a *most detailed* Mystery Worshipper report. I expect reports on the building, the liturgy, the speakers, and the music. Get JJ to help you with the latter.
BTW: is what we spoke of today the sort of thing I can tell others?
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Amanda B. Reckondwythe
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quote:
Originally posted by tomb:
Godspeed and bring back a *most detailed* Mystery Worshipper report. I expect reports on the building, the liturgy, the speakers, and the music.
All four of us will collaborate on the report.
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Janine
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9-hour trip; 600 miles.
What time is the service? Any visitation/wake/viewing, anything like that, before the service?
I'm plotting. It might be do-able.
I always swore I'd keep an ear to the ground in case Erin ever slipped and said she'd attend a meet within my reach. Florida's not all that far away.
Oh, Lord.
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If possible, can any of you take a picture of a picture? I'd love to see her face
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Amanda B. Reckondwythe
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We'll do our best within the bounds of respecting the dignity of the occasion and the privacy of her family.
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Gill H
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I will be attending another funeral on Friday - that of a retired priest who was a good friend - and so my prayers and grief will be for two lost friends at once.
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Janine
The Endless Simmer
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Airfare for me is not bad at all, given no advance reservation. I'd need to rent if I drive it, and that looks really, really affordable. Toss in a hotel for the night, unless I want to just drive without enough sleep. Naaah, hotel is necessary...
A couple meals... fuel... It looks more and more possible; will work on it and decide soon.
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I'm amazed that Simon would even contemplate a weekend trip across the Atlantic - it shows the esteem in which Erin was held and, I am sure, the strength of his friendship with her that Simon considered it possible. The 'local' contingent (if anywhere between New York and Arizona can be considered local to Florida!) will provide a good Ship presence for the rest of us.
On that basis, will people be marking the time of the funeral? 1100 in Florida is, I think, 1600 GMT/UTC and 1700 CET - for our Australasian Shipmates it could be anywhere between 0000 and 0500 Saturday morning? Unfortunately, I'll be driving at 1600 Friday but will take the first opportunity for a quiet prayer.
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Laura
General nuisance
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quote:
Originally posted by Simon:
If you've made a donation towards the air fare and would like it returned, please just PM me and I'll arrange a refund. It's very easy to do and absolutely fine to ask for since the need for the donations no longer exists. Thanks again.
No way I want it back -- keep it for Her fund.
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Janine
The Endless Simmer
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Sometimes things just, against all odds, work out.
My work at the clinic is covered. I've got PTO and vacation time if I want to use it for missing time today and tomorrow. The car rental will be taken care of in a few minutes (grateful for my little-credit-that-could card).
The FG will never come with me to Shipmeets, but this, he'll join me for.
Lord agreeing, we'll be in JAX late tonight, hopefully to stay at the same hotel at the others, and we'll be at the funeral in the morning.
I only wish it were a Meet including Erin, not about her. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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Wesley J
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That's fabulous, Janine! ![[Axe murder]](graemlins/lovedrops.gif)
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Gill H
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Hope you squeeze in a little time for a birthday drink for yourself (after the driving!)
It's great that you can go.
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marmot
Mountain mammal
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quote:
Originally posted by Janine:
Sometimes things just, against all odds, work out.
My work at the clinic is covered. I've got PTO and vacation time if I want to use it for missing time today and tomorrow. The car rental will be taken care of in a few minutes (grateful for my little-credit-that-could card).
The FG will never come with me to Shipmeets, but this, he'll join me for.
Lord agreeing, we'll be in JAX late tonight, hopefully to stay at the same hotel at the others, and we'll be at the funeral in the morning.
I only wish it were a Meet including Erin, not about her.
Janine, I'm so glad that you can go and be with the others. You all be sure to take good care of each other while you're there. It'll be intense.
[ 06. January 2011, 19:32: Message edited by: marmot ]
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Janine, that's great. It's good to know that the Ship is being represented by a few who can support one another too.
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Simon
Editor
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Janine, so pleased to hear you'll be there with the others. Thanks for going the extra miles. Traveling mercies.
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jedijudy
Organist of the Jedi Temple
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So I'm in Daytona Beach getting a new tire. There's always something, isn't there? I'm glad we didn't wait until tomorrow to travel.
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Janine, it's fantastic that you can go (and the FG too - wow!) - I'm so glad.
jedijudy, wise of you to drive Thursday and not Friday - sorry about the tire but grateful you can mend or replace it.
Travel mercies on all of you making the journey to pay Ship's respects to Erin as she makes her journey -- *blessings*
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maleveque
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ebeth and I are planning a DC-area wake for Friday evening. Should I post details here or in AS?
- Anne L.
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Soror Magna
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quote:
Originally posted by Amanda B. Reckondwythe:
We'll do our best within the bounds of respecting the dignity of the occasion and the privacy of her family.
Thank you and a bunch of \0/s to those who will be representing The Ship at Erin's funeral. I wish you safe travels and a surprisingly small repair bill for jedijudy.
Would it be undignified to carry something small that indicates that each of you represents around 4000 (or 3000 if FG wants to be in on it) mourners of diverse faiths from around the world? OliviaG
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jedijudy
Organist of the Jedi Temple
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The good news is, the new tire price wasn't horrible! ![[Smile]](smile.gif) The other good news is, the tire didn't explode, or cause the car to go out of control.
Many thanks to everyone for the traveling prayers. They were very effective!
Motherboard, Miss Amanda, Daughter-Unit and I had a wonderful time visiting over a meal, sharing stories and good memories.
[ETA necessary word]
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God bless you, Judy!
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Banner Lady
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It's Friday January 7, and the last day of Christmas. My orthodoxen friends will be celebrating Christmas today.
It feels good that Erin is being farewelled from this earthly life on a day when the oldest tribe of Christians is celebrating the birth of her Saviour. Dunno why, but it just seems...right.
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Sorry I won't be able to join those attending tomorrow - I'm on the right coast but the wrong end of it. I'll be thinking of you all throughout the day.
quote:
Originally posted by Simon:
the church website
Eee, pseudo-Rwandans! Erin never struck me as the type: one last joke from beyond the grave?
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tomb
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quote:
Originally posted by jedijudy:
The good news is, the new tire price wasn't horrible! The other good news is, the tire didn't explode, or cause the car to go out of control.
Many thanks to everyone for the traveling prayers. They were very effective!
Motherboard, Miss Amanda, Daughter-Unit and I had a wonderful time visiting over a meal, sharing stories and good memories.
[ETA necessary word]
I am so glad you guys are together and will be attending the memorial service.
If it's anything like Miss Molly's funeral that Marmot & I attended, you will actually be conscious of the Shipmates who couldn't attend but are there most powerfully in spirit.
An unexpected death is a bitter thing. However, I have absolutely no doubt that Erin will arrive at that great Ship in the Sky and immediately begin working to set it to rights. Lazy angels will be put to work arranging the deck chairs properly, and the rest of the Host of Angels will be instructed in the proper way to praise God.
Those of us who paddle and bail in the leaky scows below will take hope and comfort that our heavenly reward with be shipshape and Bristol fashion when we finally arrive, thanks to Erin.
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Our Erin.
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Lothlorien
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you will actually be conscious of the Shipmates who couldn't attend but are there most powerfully in spirit.
That is a very powerful feeling too. Downunder, we held an Australia/NZ service over the net the night before the ordination of Mad Tea Woman and Nunc. This was obviously not an ordination but prayers and songs which we each read on our own computers.
I found it extremely moving and it made me weep. I could feel the prayers of the others as I said them myself.
Next day we all reported similar experiences.
So be prepared for the solidarity we will express in spirit while you are there. Thank you all for being there for all of us.
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Jengie jon
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quote:
Originally posted by maleveque:
ebeth and I are planning a DC-area wake for Friday evening. Should I post details here or in AS?
- Anne L.
Anne L
either will do.
Cafe wake is on here but other meets in All Saints.
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Tubbs
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quote:
Originally posted by Jengie Jon:
quote:
Originally posted by maleveque:
ebeth and I are planning a DC-area wake for Friday evening. Should I post details here or in AS?
- Anne L.
Anne L
either will do.
Cafe wake is on here but other meets in All Saints.
Jengie
All Saints is the best place. It's where most people will look for meets.
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Moo
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Campbellite and I will have a mini-meet in Roanoke today to remember Erin.
We plan to meet at eleven.
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Lothlorien
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quote:
Originally posted by Moo:
Campbellite and I will have a mini-meet in Roanoke today to remember Erin.
We plan to meet at eleven.
Moo
Unfortunately for those of us in Eastern Australia, the funeral is at 3:00 am.
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Ye Olde Motherboarde
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Originally posted by tomb:
MB: glad you found a way to get there since we spoke today. Godspeed and bring back a *most detailed* Mystery Worshipper report. I expect reports on the building, the liturgy, the speakers, and the music. Get JJ to help you with the latter.
BTW: is what we spoke of today the sort of thing I can tell others?
Post away, Tomb!
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So glad people can make it there, I hope her family and friends realise how many of us would have loved to be there if we could.
(I would have been the one at the back trying frantically to quieten a 2 year old while juggling a hefty baby.)
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jedijudy
Organist of the Jedi Temple
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We are in the church.
Sitting left to right:
Motherboard, FG, Janine, Miss Amanda, me, Daughter-Unit.
You are with us in our hearts.
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jedijudy
Organist of the Jedi Temple
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Surprise! Preslyterian is here!
She walked up to me when the service ended!
[ 07. January 2011, 16:33: Message edited by: jedijudy ]
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RuthW
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Say hi to her for me!
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Viola
Administrator
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quote:
Originally posted by jedijudy:
Surprise! Preslyterian is here!
She walked up to me when the service ended!
How fantastic!
Tell us all about the whole thing when you can.
You were all (well - all the ones we knew about) remembered and appreciated in the Ship Cafe wake.
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Simon
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The Magnificent Seven. Thanks all of you for making the journey. Looking forward to hearing about the service.
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