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April 07, 2008
La la la...
Hi everybodies! Its me, LindaSoG! and... guess what today is?
Yep. That's right, today is Chrissie's birthday!
Yannow... I've known Chrissie for many years, long before we got ourselves our blogs, and I can tell you that every single day has been a treasure for me. We met on another forum, when Chrissie was still living out west, in the land of movie stars. We met on a "support the troops" thread, it seems like yesterday, and yet... so much has happened since then.
From the first day we met, there was a connection between us, a sense of "coming home," a feeling that I had known Chrissie my entire life. More than a friend, Chrissie is the sister I would choose to have.
I put my website up in 2002, and I helped Chrissie put up her own shortly after. We played with our pages, emailed our comments to friends and then, in 2004, my site became my blog. I tried to talk Chrissie into blogging as well, but she was hesitant. I think some of the hesitation was because she didn't want to trouble me (as if!) and I just nodded my head and waited.
And then, one fine day in August of 2006, I came home from work and found a message on my answering machine from Chrissie, and in between the giggles she said.... "Linda.... I want a blog." Theodore's World was born.
Setting up Theodore's World was a joy! Chrissie and I spent hours talking about it, planning it, choosing pictures, colors, layout. "Can I have my bears?" she wanted to know, "and my dolls? Will people take me seriously if I do?" I told her "Hell yeah they will, you can do whatever you want, just be you." And I was right. Chrissie puts a tremendous amount of time and energy into each post, and it shows. Theodore's World has been viewed by over a million people in the two years it has been up, more than my site, and more than many. I would call that a success.
What makes it success? Chrissie does. Her heart and her soul are in every post. Theodore's World is a serious place, and Chrissie is a serious person, but... and this is a big but... Theodore's World is also a happy place, a friendly place, a loving place, and Chrissie is a happy, friendly and loving person. Being here is like sitting on Chrissie's couch, having a cup of coffee and a warm conversation with a dear friend. The bears are part of the scenery.
And today, well, today is our dear friend Chrissie's birthday! Have a piece of cake and join the celebration!
Chrissie! Hurry up and blow out the candles before I burn the internet down!
Happy Birthday my dearest friend, and thank for all you do! I honestly don't know how I would get through my days without having you in my life.
I love you!
LindaSoG
Posted by LindaSoG at April 7, 2008 07:40 AM
Comments
Whoa, Stop the presses!! This is an important day. Wild Thing hit 30!
Wishing you the Happiest of Birthdays Chrissie You are really a very Great American Patriot. Thank you for your patriotism and support of America and America's defenders past and present.
Your work at this blog is also appreciated.
I hope you and Angry Old Salt have a great day together.
Posted by: TomR at April 7, 2008 08:55 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Chrissie!!! You and Nick are the greatest.
Thank you Linda for getting Chrissie into blogging.
Posted by: BobF at April 7, 2008 09:03 AM
Thank you Linda. If it weren't for both of you patriots a lot of veterans and military service members wouldn't have an advocate.
It is your day, wish you could be on that Island with Nick and a big bowl of Lappert's Gourmet Ice Cream to go with that Birthday Cake.
Happy Birthday Chrissie
Posted by: Jack at April 7, 2008 09:41 AM
Well How about that,WT, you finally made it to 40 or is that still 39.
Anyway Happy Birthday and have a great day and a better tomorrowm.
Posted by: Mark at April 7, 2008 09:42 AM
A VERY Happy Birthday to a VERY sweet lady!
Here's wishing you a wonderful day and many more to come!
Enjoy your day--hope the sun is shining and the water is warm!
Posted by: Lynn at April 7, 2008 10:15 AM
Thanks for posting the reminder, Linda!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHRISSIE!!! Best wishes for many, many more.
Posted by: vilmar at April 7, 2008 10:52 AM
Happy Birthday Chrissie, you are by far the the sweetest and kindest person on the blogs and you deserve everything good that comes your way. We love you!
Eddie & Terry
Posted by: cuchieddie at April 7, 2008 11:07 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISSIE!!!!! I couldn't agree more with the comments of the others......You truly are the Greatest!!!! We are all blessed to have been able to make your acquaintance and become your friend!!! I sincerely hope that today is as special as possible for you and Nick and that you have many many more to come!!!!! Never change....always stay the beautiful sweet lady that you are!!!!
Posted by: John at April 7, 2008 12:30 PM
Happy Birthday Chrissie, I sent you a little something by way of the tip jar. It ain't much, but its from the heart. Have a drink on me, you and your Mr.
Posted by: Carl at April 7, 2008 01:55 PM
LindaSoG - Thanks for the reminder of such an important event.
Chrissie - There is a saying that you can't choose your family but that you can choose your friends. In my case (and for many others on your blog), I consider you as both a friend and 'family'. So, have a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY my friend and enjoy the following greetings.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih-XQ5YBdUk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSuJ0YaJxgI
I think that Chrissie's birthday should be declared a national holiday. Everyone goes about their normal business including going to work and school but makes sure to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sings God Bless America.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olT35FXhU2c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJNqep77vBw
Anyone else agree?
Posted by: Les at April 7, 2008 02:34 PM
Happy birthay, Miss Wild Thing. You do a good service.
Posted by: Anon on the westcoast at April 7, 2008 04:08 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISSIE hope you have many more so you can keep this blog going and join the rest of us in celebrating a rebirth of what America can and should be and will be again....(although this will take some time you know, but it will happen)
To borrow a line from TomR's comment (he won't mind);Thank you for your patriotism and support of America and America's defenders past and present.
Have a GREAT BIRTHDAY...............
Posted by: RAC at April 7, 2008 04:48 PM
Chrissie I hope you have the Happiest Birthday ever today
Posted by: John 5 at April 7, 2008 05:44 PM
Indeed, Happy Birth Day kind lady! Thank you for all you do!
Posted by: RWB at April 7, 2008 05:50 PM
Happy birthday! And keep up the good work of keeping our defenders front and center and bringing us some good news.
Posted by: Odin at April 7, 2008 06:12 PM
Linda oh WOW! Blushing here.
Now if I had the key to your blog I could do this on YOUR birthday. heh heh
Thank you Linda, you are so kind and full of surprises. I feel the same way Linda, I am so glad we met and thank you for your friendship over the years.
Posted by: Wild Thing at April 7, 2008 06:39 PM
Tom, thank you so much. Angry Old Salt took me to lunch at my favorite place. It is called "Sweet Tomatoes".
Posted by: Wild Thing at April 7, 2008 06:42 PM
Bob, thank you so much.
Posted by: Wild Thing at April 7, 2008 06:45 PM
Jack, thank you so much. That sounds wounderful.
Posted by: Wild Thing at April 7, 2008 06:47 PM
Mark, giggle yes 39 heh heh. So I can happily report that 61 isn't that bad afterall, but thank God for the gym and vitamins. hahhahaha
Thank you Mark so much.
Posted by: Wild Thing at April 7, 2008 06:49 PM
Lynn, thank you so much. It was a beautiful day and the sun did shine. We were supposed to have more rain but the sun came out all day.
Posted by: Wild Thing at April 7, 2008 06:53 PM
Vilmar, thank you. I am thrilled you are back to blogging again that is a present to all of us.
Posted by: Wild Thing at April 7, 2008 06:55 PM
Cuchieddie, thank you so much and a big HUG for you and Terry!!!
Posted by: Wild Thing at April 7, 2008 06:58 PM
John, I am so glad to know you too. Thank you so much.
Posted by: Wild Thing at April 7, 2008 07:03 PM
Carl, thank you so much. Great to see you and thank you for your friendship over the years to Nick and I.
Posted by: Wild Thing at April 7, 2008 07:05 PM
Les, giggle thank you. I love the singing bear and the singing dog that is great. Thank you for the wishes and the Anthem too and Martina McBride is awesome singing my favorite song.
Posted by: Wild Thing at April 7, 2008 07:09 PM
Anon on the westcoast, thank you so much.
Posted by: Wild Thing at April 7, 2008 07:10 PM
RAC, thank you so much.
Yes we will all stick together and one day we will see just like you said..."rebirth of what America can and should be and will be again". I believe that with all my heart.
Posted by: Wild Thing at April 7, 2008 07:13 PM
John 5, thank you so much.
Posted by: Wild Thing at April 7, 2008 07:15 PM
RWB, thank you so very much.
Posted by: Wild Thing at April 7, 2008 07:17 PM
Odin, thank you so much. I sure will, we are all in this together with our love for America. Team work ( big smile)
Posted by: Wild Thing at April 7, 2008 07:18 PM
Hey! Happy birthday! Time for a birthday spanking...er...well, (blush)...maybe just a hug. Here's to many more wonderful years! God bless.
Posted by: PeteSuj at April 7, 2008 08:07 PM
Happy birthday,you look pretty good for a (21 year old)!!
Tincan :-))))
Posted by: Tincan Sailor at April 7, 2008 11:02 PM
PeteSuj, giggle thank you . And thanks for the hug too. ((hug))
Posted by: Wild Thing at April 7, 2008 11:07 PM
Tincan Sailor, thank you. hahahahha
Posted by: Wild Thing at April 7, 2008 11:08 PM
Happy Birthday Chrissie. I hot your blog a short time ago while searching google for something else, not blogs. I have been hitting it every day since then.
Posted by: Bob at April 8, 2008 06:55 AM
Now that's what I call a party!
I hope it was a great day Ms. Chrissie!
Love and kisses.
Posted by: LindaSoG at April 8, 2008 07:57 AM
Happy 40th Birthday Chrissie! Nick, you cradle robber you!! Thanks Linda So Great for the scoop.
I'm off on Monday nights and Tuesdays so sorry for the late birthday hugs, kisses, etc... Thanks to Chrissie and Linda, our patriots get the love and respect that they deserve. FREEDOM ISN'T FREE!
LOVE, Death Star II CREW... and Family!
PS: CHOW CHOW POWER Linda!
Posted by: darthcrUSAderworldtour07 at April 8, 2008 11:55 AM
Happy Birthday to a great American!!!
Posted by: Christina DiPalma-Beobide at April 9, 2008 02:05 PM
Best greetings
Posted by: Andrea Fuzzi at April 13, 2008 12:22 PM
