Details for August ReunionMaine

[herroyalhighness (herroyalhighness)]

Here are a number of sites for lodging in the Freeport, Yarmouth, and Greater Portland areas. Please ask me if you'd like specific information about any particular place before booking -- a couple of the Portland venues are "extremely basic."

<u>http://www.freeportcomfortsuites.com/

http://www.freeportinn.com/

http://www.cascobayinn.com/

http://www.harraseeketinn.com

http://www.freeportusa.com/lodging.html
</u> (General Freeport Information)

<u>http://portland.maine.lodgingguide.net/portland_lodging.htm</u> (Most of these places are 15-20 minutes from Winslow Park)

<u>http://www.yarmouthmaine.org/

http://www.downeastvillage.com/home.html</u> (In Yarmouth – 5-10 min. from Winslow Park)


Remember to submit your $10.00 fee! Thanks

Alanna Olivadoti
48 Cleaves St
Yarmouth, ME 04096

[anova (anova)]

HRH,

You forgot http://www.hotdogstandnexttoporntheater.com

[c_la_verite (c_la_verite)]

also...

http://www.worthlypondauberge.com

it's 5 stars for those who can afford it

[offshore (offshore)]

Alanna,

How many are coming so far???

Do I recall that we can bring our dogs, if leashed?

Are we going to wear name tags with our factnet names revealed, or not?

Are you going to be going formal and wearing your crown or tiara, or not?

(We want to keep up with the Maine fashion trend)http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/lol.gif

[ralphwells (ralphwells)]

Offshore - Her Royalness will be in full regalia with ermine collar and crown. Her roayla entourage will be in armor and splender. We knights will be on security, using tin cans with strings to communicate. We could not afford hi tech surveillance and commnication equipment.http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/rofl.gif

Sir Ralph of Delerium

[herroyalhighness (herroyalhighness)]

My dear lady Offshore - I haven't actually put the list into an excel file but I have personally heard from over 30 -- I am quite certain that there are more planning to attend. If you know of people who might not have responded, please let me know.

Dogs can be on a leash.

I really think it would be a good idea to have real and posting names on nametags...Since so many of us are way more gorgeous-looking than we were several years ago, it would be helpful - don't you think?

I haven't actually decided about the royal trousseau for the affair, but just because I wear the purple and the crown jewels does not mean that the courtiers should not be comfortable!

Sir Ralph will, of course, be in his dress whites with gold braid &amp; eps!!

[ralphwells (ralphwells)]

oops, Kathleen used my eps to trim the new lounge pillows!http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/blush.gif

[herroyalhighness (herroyalhighness)]

Perhaps we should all sport LLBean-wear as we will be within there orbit! Don't know what kind of a naval uniform you could put together from their catalogue...maybe we'd best stick to your best dress whites! Obviously, Kathleen wants to keep you as a landlubber!

[anova (anova)]

"Since so many of us are way more gorgeous-looking than we were several years ago..."

Let's do paper bags over our heads since we have the name tags.

[bob_brinton (bob_brinton)]

Didn't the New Orleans Saints' fans put out a copyright on paper bag headwear?

[herroyalhighness (herroyalhighness)]

The paper bag thing might be just the ticket! Can we use bags from designer shops?? Or must they be generic brown?

[anova (anova)]

Designer bags for the women.
Plain brown wrappers for the men.

[herroyalhighness (herroyalhighness)]

Oooooooh, what will I choose? - Coach, LV, Furla, D&amp;B, Gucci -- so many choices...only one head!

Plain brown wrappers, w/orange-2-pay!

[bob_brinton (bob_brinton)]

Is this paper bag suggestion part of the no touch love thing?

[bob_brinton (bob_brinton)]

Maybe we should all be wearing gloves too.

[ski (ski)]

boxing gloves would be more safe

[anova (anova)]

True.

But maybe a life-sized punching bag of Junior Stevens could be provided?


Anovus

[herroyalhighness (herroyalhighness)]

I received many offers of help last weekend. I'll let you know more as we come up with plans. Those of you who have my email address feel free to send along your creative ideas...you can also write them down and send them:

Alanna Olivadoti
48 Cleaves St
Yarmouth ME 04096

I must reiterate that we are not paying the extra for police coverage that is required when alcohol is served. Read between lines as you will.

[saintly (saintly)]

But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unjust who inflicts wrath? (I speak as a man.) 6Certainly not! For then how will God judge the world?
For if the truth of God has increased through my lie to His glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner? 8And why not say, "Let us do evil that good may come"?--as we are slanderously reported and as some affirm that we say. Their condemnation is just.
But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, 22even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all[h] who believe. For there is no difference; 23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, 26to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? No, but by the law of faith. 28Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.

[jeannie (jeannie)]

Anna/Saintly/NewAngel and whoever else you might be also,

I noticed you have not touched the "Child's View" thread. I understand why... It is also a clear indication you are reading the posts. I am praying for you. I pray you hear the Spirit's voice and take the brave step to walk away from a church who allows the habitual sexual abuse of it's children. Your reason for being on the forum is not same reason God has you on the forum.

[lee (lee)]

How right you are Jeannie. I can't even imagine any of the FN dissenters continuing if they knew even 1/4 of what we know about this. I think they would stop immediately and question their own motives. Or, they might want to disappear before they get found out themselves.

[violamom (violamom)]

If we come we would have to fly. Is this really going to be for only ONE day?

[roseanna (roseanna)]

Just a note on the paper bags - be sure the women's are longer than the men's.

It's in the Bible.

[herroyalhighness (herroyalhighness)]

Roseanna.....????? What????

Viola - the Reunion at Winslow park is only one day, but I bet there will be serveral events organized by people who live in the area.

Is anyone planning things we should know about?

[c_la_verite (c_la_verite)]

yes, there are plans being made but some things you're better off not knowing about in advance...

just kidding.

[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>OffshoreWe want to keep up with the Maine fashion trend,
that would be blackfly shirts and pants,LMAO
Dave</font>}

[offshore (offshore)]

CLV,
I've heard that you are planning a Scottish Tournament.
Every July, CLV gathers hundreds of men in skirts and knee-high socks to play Scottish field games in tight rows, as bagpipes drone 'Amazing Grace.'
No, this isn't a Scottish funeral, a cross-dressing convention or a scene from 'Braveheart' --It's a C L V extravaganza that's headed for Freeport, Maine.
The skirts are kilts, and the plaid tartan indicates what Affliate Ministry the wearer belongs to.

He will have festival games galore, Celtic music and the use of medieval weapons.
(A French Guillotine is being brought in from Paris.)

Vegetarians, beware of festival fare that is dominated by meat pies, turkey legs and haggis -- a sausage made from oats, onions, spices and animal parts stuffed inside a sheep's stomach -- which sounds more like a 'Fear Factor' challenge than a Scottish delicacy.

This year's entertainment lineup features fiddler "Violamom", Scottish balladeer, Minutus and modern Celtic band, "The Toupee Tempest".

Local reenactment groups demonstrate loom weaving or beat each other up with padded swords. Think that's crazy? The games are actually serious athletic competitions, including the boulder toss, hammer throw and the Steven's mannequin toss. But the most infamous game is the caber toss, where athletes try to throw a log the size of a telephone pole.
The winner wears Steven's toupee, strapped over the front of his kilt, as a Scottish sporan.
CLV, I look forward to your festival of surprises.

[offshore (offshore)]

David, If you REALLY want to make a fashion statement here in Maine, you will wear a hat with a green bug net completely over it and tie it at the neck with a rope.
You must wear open and untied L.L. Bean Boots with jeans tucked into them, and a "Day glow Orange" camouflage shirt with a plastic bottle of Skeet in the pocket. A missing front tooth or two, will also make you fit right in. Moose calls are mandatory.

But, on the Coast of Maine, it is quite different.
This is where you will be for the reunion, and you must have a least one, Yellow or Chocolate, Lab at your side. Dog collars with little green whales on it are good.
For you, jeans are fine with a Brooks Brother's white Polo shirt. For shoes, docksiders are good...but, no socks. A plastic bottle of Bananna Boat Suntan lotion in the pocket, is fine. You can only have missing teeth in the back.

Don't feel and PRESSURE or anything.
Look forward to seeing you at the reunion!

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

offshore---you are so funny! LOL
so what you are saying is that I can't show up sporting my tie dyed halter top, cut off jeans and old red flip flops? I usually wear a very old phillies baseball cap--backwards of course. Whilst holding a cigarette &amp; beer can, I like to play a good game of lawn darts. I guess I will have to leave my jack russell dog at home too. I don't any any skeet left, so I will have to bring along the avon bottles. http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/smile.gif

[offshore (offshore)]

As long as your riding a Harley, minus the muffler, your OK on the Coast in Old Orchard Beach. While you're there, the Pier Fries are "Wicked".
But...Freeport, uh, maybe trade in the tie dyed halter for a Lilly Pulitzer hot-pink and lime-green mini dress with little flamingos or tennis rackets embroidered on it.
But don't worry, with a name like "Mrsdrysdale", no matter what you wear, everyone will think you own a bank.

[jeannie (jeannie)]

and make sure you call all the babies "cunnin'

[offshore (offshore)]

Jeannie, you "cunnin little cute thing", shouldn't you be in bed by now???

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

you are up late as well offshore ! busy making your reunion outfits? LOL

[minutus (minutus)]

Actually the name of the Celtic Band is "Gonna be Hell Toupee" http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/lol.gif.

[minutus (minutus)]

I thought dwarf-tossing might be a nice event, but this sounds like fun as well:

http://www.newturfers.com/mwf/attach/38/355838/BBCNEWSWorldLionMutilates42MidgetsinCambodianRing-Fight.htm

[c_la_verite (c_la_verite)]

no minutus... "hell toupee" is what is in store for offshore for having ruined the surprise. she has really ticked me off this time. as for the guillotine, i don't think it will be necessary to ship one over from paris. they seem to have one over in baltimore that is doing a great job of sending heads rolling in every direction. hopefully "la terror" will have spent itself out by august!

[herroyalhighness (herroyalhighness)]

Methinks the tone of this thread bodes well for our summer festivities!!!

Offshore - you outdid yourself here. You are definitely in charge of the dress code!!! Don't forget the Sperry Topsiders and the alternative red bandana's for the labs! Also fellas - a razor sharp crease in your LLBean jeans would be appreciated! And for goodness sake - don't forget the walking helmets ... can't have sweet little yuppie larva falling down and bumping crowns!

Dwarf-tossing - caber toss -- great ideas. I had also pictured a tournament frisbee with, you guessed it, the OTP affixed atop to hurl at one another!

[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>Offshore,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
David, If you REALLY want to make a fashion statement here in Maine, you will wear a hat with a green bug net completely over it and tie it at the neck with a rope.
You must wear open and untied L.L. Bean Boots with jeans tucked into them, and a "Day glow Orange" camouflage shirt with a plastic bottle of Skeet in the pocket. A missing front tooth or two, will also make you fit right in. Moose calls are mandatory.

I thought I was funny.You've got it down to a tee,LOL
I can't stop laughing!
P.S.I live just a few miles from Bangor in the middle of the woods.

Much Love,
Dave</font>}

[herroyalhighness (herroyalhighness)]

Oh, Ayuh!!

[in_shock (in_shock)]

Can you tell me about this reunion, I'm a newbie.
Where &amp; when is it and I assume its for the "used to be brainwashed and recovering" crowd.

Any info will be appreciated.

[whitehorses (whitehorses)]

thats a good name for it!

[offshore (offshore)]

in shock,
Go to the Email thread and look for herroyalhighness, who is Alanna Olivadoti. She is heading up our reunion. She will email you all the details and places to stay. It's Aug 6th in Freeport, Maine.

We hope you will come and bring all your GGWO friends along as well.

Hey Bruder5,
On Sunday, Aug 7th,maybe we should have an entire afternoon scheduled for Cult Exit Counceling.
Even at this point, it looks like it would be a full house!

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

offshore...where is the sign up sheet for the counselling? http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/smile.gif

[whitehorses (whitehorses)]

drysdale
we dont need no stinking counseling! lol joke

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

LOL just making sure you are awake!http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/rofl.gif

[offshore (offshore)]

Hey, It's only been 20 years out for me and I could still use more therapy!

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

It's been about 24 yrs for me !

[offshore (offshore)]

Now that we're on the subject of therapy and Cult Exit Counciling, we should bill Carl while the Swiss Bank Accounts are still valid, unless he uses them for all the Pastor's severance packages. ( Naaaaaaa, nothing to worry about there!)

[whitehorses (whitehorses)]

i went to therapy three times a week once for all this crapulous stuff. im done digging deeper for crap. what left stays http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/happy.gif

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

thank God for deliverance ministries!

[offshore (offshore)]

Way to go Whitehorses! Sometimes it's just better to forget the past and move on.
Would someone pass me the 5 gallon tub of the chocolate Ben and Jerry's ?

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

LOL

don't forget to refill the bowl of popcorn

[pressing_on (pressing_on)]

Bunch of late nighters on this post huh.
Ice cream sure does sound good right about now.

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

with lots of chocolate sauce pressing..on! LOL

[offshore (offshore)]

Mrsdrysdale, did you post your Email address?

[pressing_on (pressing_on)]

Man I wish I had some right now, but I usually don't keep that in the fridge because I would probably eat the whole pint.

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

offshore....yes....3campinghillbillies@verizon.net

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

I'm hearing ya Press. I just made the switch to "fat free, sugar free" ice cream. They should also write "Taste Free" on the box. It just isn't the same truly goodness!

[offshore (offshore)]

Pint? Try... Gallon.
I wonder if Carl is eating tubs of ice cream now that everyone is leaving. He must have SOME comfort and seeing his drug habit is being monitored, looks like ice cream could be the only way out for him.

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

tomorrow I have to go and buy some mint chocolate chip now.http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/rofl.gif

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

offshore..seems like we were in Lenox around the same time.

[pressing_on (pressing_on)]

How about a big greasy order of fries for him, always complained about those, said he only ate one or two.

[offshore (offshore)]

What he said and what he did were two entirely different things, so therefore, he lies and eats all the greasy french fries "under the table".
On that, I bid adieu...but not good-bye.

[pressing_on (pressing_on)]

Good night!

[jim_kennedy (jim_kennedy)]

I'll set up a therapy booth at the reunion to pay for the trip. "Psychological Help 5 cents."
Counseling tools include a punching bag and a dart board. Make that 10 cents.

Am I really going to need a bug net? Is there camping on site?

Jim

[bruder5 (bruder5)]

Offshore- Not sure how helpful I'd be. Exit ramps are tricky places to be when there's alot of traffic. I do see a place for a NP 501(c)3 to provide a platform for exiting, art, writing and narrative community. (to name a few idea's). I'd like to see a thread started with some idea's/thoughts.

[louise_connolly (louise_connolly)]

Most likely, the 'recovering x-brainwashed reunion'
is too sentimental for Jim Faucett, but, if he
wanted to preach a message sitting on a seat in a
dunk the clown booth, I would gladly listen as I
hurled baseballs at the dunking mechanism.

(Message edited by louise connolly on May 21, 2005)

[herroyalhighness (herroyalhighness)]

Sorry I missed the late night ice cream fest!!
I ate too much at a Mosher/O'Brien feast and hit the pillow as soon as I got home.

Maybe I should set up a B&amp;J's booth next to Jim's for therapy! One of my fav's is "Karmel Sutra" - think what you will! Healing comes in many flavors!!!

Any messages for Arnie Pulkinen? He's coming to dinner tonight...I'll book him for the reunion as well...he plays a mean Martin.

[pressing_on (pressing_on)]

we'll at least talking about the icecream doesn't add 10 pounds to your hips.

[tanglewood (tanglewood)]

Hey since you all are having a reunion in Maine why don't you have one here in Lenox too? I could get you all some tickets to The Boston Pops!

[iris (iris)]

Her Royal,

Would you tell greetings to Arnie from a gloomy boys' dorm called Lönkka (in Helsinki). He lived there together with some even gloomier guys. That place doesn't exist any more, well the house does, but it's not in the Bible Speaks use any more. One of those guys says "hi!", he used to be very skinny then and his first name is Markku.

[herroyalhighness (herroyalhighness)]

Iris - Although I didn't read your post until today (Monday) I will pass along the message to Arnie. Are you Markku? I know that he has great memories from his time in Finland. He's planning to attend the reunion in August (Maine) - will you be there?

HRH

[iris (iris)]

HRH
No, I'm a girl. ;) He's not coming to Maine, because he lives in Finland and is still "in". It's just good to remember old friends. BTW Helsinki church is practically without a pastor now, since Brian Williams is moving to Vienna. It's an interesting situation, because surprisingly the church is not 100% pro-Schaller. (Maybe 99% http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/happy.gif))

[newface (newface)]

Maybe a title could be "The Grace-full exit" Reunion. Anyway I'd like to share a simple recipe my friend who is from Peru. It is good for summer get togethers, is easy and cheap!!


Magdelena's Salad
(The proportions can be changed)
-3 cans of black beans (drained)
-Equal portions (2 to 3 cups) of tomatoes , onions and cilantro .( Chop the onions and tomatoes bite size. The cilantro coursely chopped)
-1 jalepeno for each can of beans used (finely chopped) Use gloves and seed the darn things!
- Salt and pepper to taste (the beans soak up the salt)
-Drizzle well with olive oil
-Squeeze the juice of 1 lime in (or more to taste)
-Toss well
This is surprisingly good and pretty too! I use plum tomatoes. I wish I could join you but I'll be at Soul Fest in New Hampshire. Dancing, and worshipping and having a great time with thousands of Christian brothers and sisters. Feels like Woodstock all over again!! Have a great get together.

[bob_brinton (bob_brinton)]

Could somebody maybe bring some spiked brownies? Just don't tell me till after I've eaten it.

[newface (newface)]

http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/rofl.gif

[karen (karen)]

Newface,

What is Soul Fest? I live in New Hampshire (Seacoast area) and I've been told nothing spiritual happens here http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/happy.gif

[newface (newface)]

It is a huge Christian Music festival. It is at Gunstock in Gilford NH . There is camping and about 100 artists will be there, Michael W Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Tomlin, Rebecca St.James and all kinds of bands. There are 5 stages and music all day and worship services outside. I went last year, this is a new site. It was on Loon Mtn last year. You can go to the website www.thesoulfest.com (http://www.thesoulfest.com) It was really a fantastic experience. We take some teenagers with us and they love it. There is a lot of alternative type Christian music as well. Hope you can go..

[herroyalhighness (herroyalhighness)]

I've heard from several additional people who are planning to attend the reunion in August (Freeport, ME) If there are any who will need accommodations I would encourage you to make reservations soon because the coast of Maine is a popular place in the summer....and I definitely believe that we will have a summer!!!

Contact me if you need help or recommendations.

[itsahokes (itsahokes)]

Didn't one of the Duffs, the oldest son, have a church north of Concord? Newface, would you know if they are still there?