Apparently I forgot to mention I won’t be around much today or tomorrow. The history buff is jet setting all over New York and New Jersey, going to as many historical monuments as possible. So I’ll check in at night, but you may not see me much. I’m also going to spend the day with some old military friends. The Kelley’s were stationed with my family on three different occasions, and we remained lifelong friends. Their boys are my age, so we were very close growing up together. They even lived with us at one point. They are 9/11 survivors, so since we are here in Manhattan, we are gonna take the opportunity to spend the day with them tomorrow.

I will also be going to Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell (and other things) Saturday and Sunday of next weekend, just so you guys know. So I’m all right, and still alive. I’m just not checking in on the web.

I hope your visits with friends and to historical monuments go well.

I've been all over, and visited lots of historical sites, monuments, and battleships sites. These particular sites we are visiting, I have not seen. So it's been fun.

But seeing my Aunt (they aren't related, but you end up with lots of aunts and uncles in the military) and the boys (Darren is no longer around) may just be the highlight. Although, it is hard to top the monuments and historical sites.

Have fun!

I saw City that Never Sleeps and thought Minas Morgul...

Anyways, have fun with your fam and friends and seeing hysterical sights!

*decides to speak like Lucy today*

*with heavy accent* But you have only just returned and now you depart from us again! The sorrow and the pity! What ever, I say, whatever shall we do?! Peter! Susan! Edmund! Come for I weep!

*cough* Sorry, I'm sleep deprived... Hurry back, but don't rush too much and have loads of fun.

*sniffle* Will miss you, but have fun!

*Huggles Airianna* Come back soon and enjoy your trip!

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Carliss

Aww... Come back soon! *sniffs a little bit*

When I first read, "I will also be going to Philadelphia", I almost thought it was Philli you were talking about! That's what I get for skimming.

Ooooo! Have a great time, Airianna! (This is the first I've hear of your noted absence since I've been off the map myself lately.) Luckyyyy! It's like you get to live National Treasure! Also, have a delightful time visiting old friends. I agree, I have many "aunts and uncles" who are not blood related. (I even call them by that title.)

~Calen

Oh you bet I'm living National Treasure. Ya'll know how I feel about that movie. In fact, guess who drug her family to the Wall Street and Broadway intersection? And guess what we saw there? (for shame if you have seen National Treasure and do not know what is at the intersection)

Pie? Cupcakes? A giant statue of the worlds first walrus? No.... it is the:

*giggles and rolls eyes * Well, we did see the Walle Street Bull, for those interested (obviously we were ), but no, none of those things are even close to the intersection.

Trinity Church, people! Trinity church is at that intersection! *is so ashamed no one knew that *

I honestly knew... I just didn't feel like saying...

*chuckles *

I knew! I should have arrived earlier! Wow, you were there?! *will now note this every time she reaches that part in the movie*

*chuckles * Oh I knew you, my fellow National Treasure Lover, would know. Yep, I was there. Very awesome, not only because it was in NT , but also because of the historical value tied up in the church.

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh!! Yes! Wall & Broad! National Treasure! Trinity Church! Of course! I knew! Knew! Knew! *broken record*

Why wasn't this stuff on my history test?!

Anyway , I hope you had a splendid time! I'd love to've been there with you, but I suppose it'll have to wait til another day.

*giggles * Would have been fun to have you along, Dawn!

Okay, my Philadelphia trip has started. Off to the Liberty bell, and other such things. I'll be scarce, but as always, if you need something, I'll take care of you while driving.

Have fun! I went to Phli a couple months ago; real fun place! Go to Pats and Gino's and get some Phili steak sandwhiches...mmm..
And also; they have really good pretzals over there!
If you can then bring me back some virtual pretzals!

Try not to get involved in any National Treasure-style adventures.

Let us know when you find the Templar treasure, Airi! Can I have dibs on a sword?

I want the weird looking green dude with the goatee!

*laughs * Your comments were fun to come back to. *dishes out requested gifts *

Okay, I’m back from Philadelphia. Lots to get caught up on, but I am back. Had lots of fun, saw lots of historically rich places, and got to immerse myself in a place where our country began.

I may not have gotten into the same kind of adventures as Ben Gates, but I had plenty of my own. I also ran through the streets of Philli just about as fast as Abigail Chase and Riley Poole a couple times. The entire adventure was wonderful, and ended with Elianna zonked on my shoulder.

Saving America with cuteness is an exhausting job.

Your adventures sound like a lot of fun.

*laughs * Yeah, and carrying the cuteness is an exhausting job. She's getting heavy, and when she becomes dead weight, ugh! I survived though, even though her curly head left a pool of sweat soaked into my shirt.

They were lots of fun.

Welcome back, Airi! HW always lacks a certain sparkle when you aren't around!

*huggles sword*

Glad you're back!

*winks * Thanks, Aussie. Course, Brendan will be complaining when I flood the forum with new posts.

We all know that any complaining is good natured.

*winks *