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Archive Page 12: September 2001
Andy Mooseheart and the Smokejumpers
Author: Marlene, Sep/8/2001 07:41:49
Marnie/Sonja and all MG fans! I just noticed that Marnie said in
the instructions that we could put a different ending on message
board as well as on Pin. Well my pc is off its rocker again---can't
print right sooooo----
here goes---
ANDY MOOSEHEART AND THE SMOKEJUMPERS (FIRESTORM) Hope you all enjoy!
Andy is relaxing with Jesse,the line chief and the
other Smokejumpers in the office of (The Jumping
Fools)as they call themselves.
The phone rings and Monica answers and hands it
over to Jesse.
"Yes sir! He's here! It's the boss!"Monica says
as she hands the phone to Jesse.
"Yes,sir,we'll handle it at once. Thankyou sir,
I'll pass it on to the others" Jesse grins and looks
at his crew."Guess what people,we got a new jumper
to replace Sherman. Andy,finish that sandwich and
get going!His name is C A Thatcher. He's waiting at
headquarters right now. So get over there and fly
him back !"
Andy reluctantly finishes his Swiss on Rye and moves
towards the door with helmet in hand.
"OK,chief! Why is it always when I'm eating?"
"I guess you're just unlucky,Andy! Oh,by the way,
the boss said we all did an outstanding job at Eagle
Lake prescribed burn. We'll get belt buckles or
paper weights!"
"Wonderfull! Maybe he'll buy us all pizza
instead!" Andy grins and moves towards his
helicopter,as he places his helmet on his head and
tucks his long hair under it.
At headquarters,Andy jumps out of his helicopter and
looks around.Suddenly he spies a pair of shapely
legs incased in a pair of leather jeans. His eye
follows the apparition upward past a red silk blouse
with black leather vest. However he stops there. A
pretty blond woman was frowning right at him.
"You're late!I've been waiting an hour. I hope
you respond to fires a little bit faster!" She
struggled with her heavy bag,all the time frowning
at Andy.
"I'd be glad to get that for you!" Andy offered.
"I can manage! I always do!"
Andy noticed the cap said firefighter above the
visor that covered the cold blue eyes.She hopped
into the helicopter.
They traveled along in silence for a while. Andy
noticed the woman was becoming nervous with the
silence,so he looked over at her and smiled.
"So what does the C A stand for? That is if you
don't mind answering."
"Cynthia Ann!" her tone was a little
softer."What's yours?"
"Andy Mooseheart! I fly for (The jumping fools)
Welcome aboard,Cynthia Ann."
The girl smiled then and Andy felt a sudden rush.
She had a lovely smile.
"Look here Andy,I'm sorry I barked at you.I just
get tired of fast moving guys trying to make a hit
on me.I'm here for one thing,fighting fires not
romance!"
"Yes Ma'm! I'll keep that in mind!"
She looked over at the pilot and was sorry that she
had said that. Something about Andy appealed to her.
She felt strangely safe with him. She felt he was
sincere.
"You can call me Cindy if you like! That is only
when we are alone.To the others I'll be just C A
Thatcher.OK?"
Andy looked with wonderment at the beautiful girl.
Then he smiled and Cindy returned the smile.
"OK,Cindy!" Andy answered with a puzzled look in
his eyes.
To continue---------
Thanks, Marlene - Carol, Sep/8/2001 14:50:17
I'm enjoying this. Can't wait till the next episode.
Glad you.re enjoying it,Carol! - Marlene, Sep/9/2001 09:04:32
Well I just lost a big bit trying to put it on MB!
Oh well(Sigh) To Continue---Andy And the Smokejumps
-----After they landed,Andy removed his helmet and
his long dark hair blew free in the breeze. Cindy
backed up. Andy having long hair somehow frightened
her. He frowned and looked at her with a an
inquiring look.
"What's wrong Cindy? You looked frightened!"
"Oh,nothing! I was just surprised at your long
hair. Are you Indian?
"Yes,I'm Cheyenne. May I carry your bag this
time? Otherwise,they'll think I'm nuts!"
"Yes,thankyou! Andy,after we get to know each
other a little better,I'll explain things to you."
"How about tomorrow night? We all go over to the
club called,Shorty's.They always have a good band.
We have a couple beers and dance. What do you say?
I'm asking you before Cowboy and the others move in
on me. Monica and Rich's wife are always with us."
"I'll think on it!" Cindy answered and walked
along beside Andy,who was unaware of her nervous
feelings about meeting the other firefighters. She
always puts on this self-assured front and she hated
herself for it!
---MORE TOMORROW!!!-------
Andy Mooseheart and the Smokejumpers------Continues! - Marlene, Sep/10/2001 06:17:30
Cowboy whisled and eyed Cindy up and down. Spence,
the radioman,eyed her also but Monica frowned, after
she got over the sock. Only Jesse maintained a
serious stance.
"Gang, this is C A Thatcher! C A, this is Monica,
Spence, Cowboy, Rich. This is Jesse, our line chief,
" Andy said as he introduced everyone.
"Welcome aboard, C A," Jesse started to say. Cindy
interupted him by handing him her papers."Thankyou
Jesse. My papers will explain my training and that
I am to be alternite line chief under you." She
handed the papers to Jesse, looking neither right
nor left.
"OK! We run a rather relaxed crew here. We save our energy
energy for the fires. When you get to know us,you'll
find out that we don't bite!" Jesse advised with a
bit of sterness in his tone.
"C A will be going with us tomorrow night,over at
the club,"Andy said as he smiled at Cindy,"Am I
right?"
"Yes,I'd be glad to join in!" Cindy answered.
"Well Alright!" Cowboy grinned and was joined
by the others in welcoming the new girl. All but
Monica,that is. She stood with a cross look in her
eyes.
The club was a lively place the next night.As Andy
had said,the band was good. Cindy took her seat
beside Andy, at the table and watched Jesse,Cowboy
and Rich go directly to the dartboard and started
playing with much vigor."They have some serious bets
with each other. They play for $2.00 a game. Jesse
usually wins!" Andysaid,grinning.
"Yes, but to see them up there you'd think they were
putting the stakes at $200,"Spence explained.
"So how did a pretty girl like you decide to be a
smokejumper?"Rich's wife asked,eyeing the uneasy
girl.
"My father was a smokejumper!" Cindy said.
"Just a family tradition. Right C A?" Monica
asked and she didn't try to hide her dislike for
the girl.
"Would you like to dance, C A?" Andy asked.
"Yes,I would,Andy,"Cindy answered with a warm look
in her eyes for Andy's rescuing her.
Out on the dance floor, Cindy relaxed. She soon saw
that Andy was an excellent dancer and she had to
admit to herself that see liked dancing close to
him.
"Don't mind Clara Richards, Cindy. She always comes
right to the point. We all ignore her for Rich's
sake. Did your father call you Cindy "No,he called
me C A! It lightened his dissapointment that I
wasn't born a boy.He wanted a son real bad to carry
on the family tradition,like Monica said. He had a
ranch up in the Bitter Roots. I tried so hard to
please him by working right alongside the cowboys
and Wranglers.
He acted like I didn't even exist
and he swore at me when i couldn't keep up with the
men. There were two old cowboys,Jim and Scooter,
who were more like fathers to me than he was. They
called me Cindy." The music stopped but Cindy just
stayed there in Andy's arms until the band started
up again.
"I'm glad you were born a girl!"Andy said softly
as he drew Cindy close to him and smiled down at
the beautiful girl. Cindy completly relaxed in
Andy's arms and smiled up at him.
"So am I!" she whisphered.
Monica for some reason,suddenly marched off with
Clara. The others took this as a reson to call it
quits for the night.
"Looks like this C A is moving in on you and Andy.
I told you it was necessary to show Andy that you
have eyes for him. How long has it been now?"
"A whole year! He just thinks of me as a buddy!
Well,I'm not giving up this easy! I'm going to fight
her for him. Will you help me Clara?"
"Sure! Who is this C A anyway? Monica,you and I are
going shopping for a new sexy wardrobe for you.And
maybe a new hairdo also! You can't go around 24hrs
a day dressed in smokejumper gear! Go get him,girl!"
The two women laughed and walked off arm and arm.
Andy and Cindy chose to walk back to the together.
They were enjoying the night with all the stars and
full moon. Cindy took Andy's arm and looked up at
him.---------To Continue!--------
Moose - Nellie, Sep/11/2001 03:28:20
Anxiously awaiting the next installment.
Mooseheart and Thatcher! - Marlene, Sep/11/2001 06:30:11
--To Continue--
"Andy, I want to explain something to you. When I
was sixteen and working on my father's ranch, a
drifter was hired to feed the stock horses. He was
a creepy guy with long hair and a dirty beard. He
was always hanging around in the shadows, looking at
me. I told my father but he only laughed and said
I was crazy like my dead mother had been. He wanted
his saddle polished and I was to do it. It took me
a few hours and it was dark when I finished and
started towards the house. He came out of the
shadows and grabbed me, dragging me behind the
corral. I was so frightened! I tried to call for
help but he held a knife to my throat and said he'd
kill me if I yelled out. He smelled sweat and his
long, dirty hair smelled as he raped me over and
over. I'll never forget his dirty hair hanging down
in my face. Your hair is not like that!" Cindy
buried her face in Andy's hair and started to weep.
Andy held her close, comforting her.
"Well,I'm glad I washed my hair today!" Andy said
softly,lifting her face up and smiling into her
eyes. Cindy smiled then,wiping her tears away. Andy
placed his arms around her again and continued,
"What did your dad do when you told him?"
"He said it must have been my fault. He thought I
was probably fibbing and he said I was to stop
making up such crazy stories. I left the ranch and
my father that following Spring.I heard that they
needed wranglers over on the next ranch. I worked
there until I was 21 and read an ad in the paper
for those wanting to train as firemen. I trained
hard and then became a smokejumper. I also proved
to myself that I was worth something!"
"And you'd like to get one little bit of praise
from your father!"
"Yes,just for one time!"
"You have a right to his recognition but don't shut
other folks out that admire you and want to get
close to you!" Andy took hold of Cindy's shoulders,
"I think I've fallen in love with you,Cindy! I know
this is sudden but I--I--"
"Don't try to explain,Andy Mooseheart! I think I'm
falling for you also!"
"Well, let's find out!" Andy brought his lips down
to Cindy's and kissed her. She responded with just
as strong a kiss,filled with a lot of emotion.
"Goodnight Andy! Let's sleep on it!" Cindy smiled
and walked into her quarters.
"Goodnight!" Andy whispered and walked away. A warm
feeling was there deep inside.
Also glad.... - Carol, Sep/11/2001 13:04:11
that Andy washed his hair that day!
One Moment to Reflect--------- - Marlene, Sep/12/2001 06:48:01
--on the deaths of my countrymen at the hands of
terrorists!!!---On with Andy and the Jumpers-------
The next couple of weeks were a busy time for Cindy.
She started with the stress test which is a devilish
inventure where you climb up and down steps with
full pack for so many minutes. Cindy passed this and
all the other grueling tests and Jesse declared her
in excellent condition.
Jesse and his crew were flown to a small wildfire
in Idaho.When they were ready to jump, Cindy took
her place just before Jesse.
Andy turned and smiled at the girl saying,"You know
I'll be chewing my fingernails back at the center
until I hear good news. Please be careful,Cindy!"
"Yeah! Yeah, we all know your feelings for C A! Lets
jump and you,Romeo,just fly the copter!"
Cindy,Monica and Jesse jumped and Andy watched them
tumbling down in free fall until he saw thier chutes
open. He turned the helicopter around and headed
back to the center.
A very unfortunate accident had happened to Monica!
She was 20 feet to her landing spot when her chute
got caught in some branches.
Both Cindy and Jesse saw the situation as they
parachuted down. Cindy ran to Jesse.
"Monica's caught up there! What's your orders,Jesse?"
Jesse observed the fire approuching from the West.
He took out the charges to ignite the backfire. It
was to stop the wildfire when it could no longer
move because it no longer had oxygen.
"Can you set the charges C A?" Jesse yelled to Cindy
"Yes,I can do it!"
"Good girl! Give me your Polaski. I might need two
in getting her down. You can dig with your small
shovel in setting the charges!"
Cindy handed over her big hatchet to Jesse and
immediately set about the task assaigned her. She
noticed the fire was steadily moving towars their
position!
Jesse moved in and looked up at the dangling Monica.
He appraised the situation.
"Monica,can you swing your feet and catch the
branches in the next tree?"
"Yes,I think so!" Monica succeeded and her chute
ropes were visible now.Jesse swung the big hatchet
upwards at the chute ropes. He grinned when it
sliced through one of the ropes.
"We'll have you free in a jiffy,Monica! Here comes
C A's Polaski!"
Agan Jesse was successful and Monica fell to the
ground.
"Are you OK?" Jesse asked as he helped Monica to
her feet.
"Yes! Just got one big bruise on the hip! Now let"s
help C A. I don't want her to get all the credit
for this caper."
They found that Cindy had already finished setting
the charges when they came up.
"Good work! Now let's get the hell to the clearing
where Andy can pick us up!"
The three smokejumpers ran as fast as they could
with their full packs to the clearing. "You call
Andy, C A! He's probably worn a path in the carpet
and he'll want to hear your voice. Give him the
position co-ordinates. Tell him he can't land here!
Sorry ladies but we'll have to climb up on the ropes
into the copter while he hovers!"
BAck at the command post,Andy heard Cindy's voice
on the radio and went to the mic! After getting
instructions,he put on his helmet and ran to the
helicopter. As Andy maneavered the copter into place,
the fire was already too close. Any moment,the
explosion would acure! Andy dropped the ropes down.
Monica started to climb. Jesse saw the danger and
yelled to Monica.
"Hurry,Monica! I know that left leg of yours got a
big bruise but we'll all get much more if you don't
get your butt up there pronto!"
Andy held the copter steady as they started to
climb. He watched Cindy as she scurried up the rope
(Just like a little critter! I love that girl!) he
thought to himself. Monica saw the big grin on
Andy's face.
After Jesse was safely inside,Andy turned the
helicopter and headed out fast! The explosion came
and rocked the helicopter but Andy held it steady.
"Cool!" Jesse called to all aboard with a big grin
on his face.
Monica watched Andy and Cindy walk hand and hand
towards Andy's jeep.Then she settled back in the
ambulance and thought of her next try to take Andy
away from C A!
----to continue--------
Thanks for keeping the story going....! - Sonja, Sep/12/2001 07:21:51
Thanks Marlene...we can do with a little 'distraction' at
the moment. I've been enjoying the story immensely.
Thank you Marlene for your 'distraction' - Carol, Sep/13/2001 01:02:54
This is a difficult time. People deal with things
in different ways, and if your imagination and writing
skills are still going strong, through the events of the
past 48 hours, then all I gotta say is, YOU GO GIRL!
I welcome and appreciate the respite!
Some how life goes on!---(Firestorm)---Andy&Cindy-------Continue---- - Marlene, Sep/13/2001 06:53:29
Andy stopped the Jeep in front of his apartment
building. He smiled at Cindy.
"Tired? Can you make it to your apartment all the
way over on the East side of town?"Andy said,with a
warm smile. Cindy knew what he was up to!
"No,I don't think I'd make it! Maybe I better stay
with you tonight! That is if you're inviting me?"
"I'm inviting!" Andy jumped out of the Jeep and
carried Cindy's gear into the building. He unlocked
the door and stood back so she could enter.
Cindy saw a neat,bachelor place with beautiful
American Indian paintings on the wall.
"Beautiful! That's The Buffalo Surround,isn't it?"
"Yes!" Andy answered. He was openly pleased with
her knowledge of the painting.He put his arms around
her. She turned and reaching up,she kissed him full
on the lips.
Both Andy and Cindy were real tired but they made
love until the early morning hours. Then Cindy fell
asleep in Andy's arms. There was a gentle breeze
that moved the curtins in the open window.
Then suddenly the breeze turned into a strong wind
that blew the curtins inward. Andy opened his eyes
and felt the wind blowing at a high level. Cindy
was also aware of the change in the weather and the
two sat up as the phone rang. Andy grabbed it up
fast. He heard Jesse's voice on the other end.
"Yes,get both your butts down here fast! The fire
changed its direction and is headed straight
towards the town of Eagleton. We got to get out
there! We got a hell of a forest fire on our hands
now!"
When Cindy and Andy got to the command post, Jesse
was walking around trying to get things together.
Rich and Cowboy were ready with the phones and
Monica was on radar.
"You two get your gear together! We're all going in
the observation plane in 20 minutes to take a look.
The forest service tells us that it has already
burned about a thousand acreas and is moving fast
with this wind."
Andy and Cindy went over and watched the fire on
Monica's radar screen.
"It sure is moving close to the town! I take it
I've been recruited for land duty!" Andy remarked.
"Yes, the forest service needs us all. The tanker
is standing by with chemicals."
"Looks like we'll get dumped on during this gig!"
Rich said in all seriousness.
"That's for sure!" Cowboy added.
The phone rang and Jesse motioned to Cowboy and
Rich that he would take it.
"Yes,sir,we're ready to go! Yes,yes,will do!" Jesse
hung up the phone and turned to his smokejumpers.
"This is it,gang! The plane will pick us up in 30
minutes. Everyone,make sure your chutes and
equipment are OK! Now let's get cracking!"
The steady hum of the transport's plane's engines
hung heavy on the smokejumpers ears as they sat in
silence as the big plane made its way over the
fire's position. The pilot called to Jesse that they
were in position. They all looked below. Large smoke
colums rose like huge ghosts. Then they saw it!
Flames from the fire were eating up the trees as
it moved along, consuming everything in it's path.
---To continue----
Conclusion---Andy,Cindy&The Smokejumpers(Firestorm) - Marlene, Sep/14/2001 08:10:06
Jesse observed the entire situation and then spoke
to the pilot.
"Well,Cap,it looks like we jump into hell today.
Those poor campers and picnic folks must be scared
out of their wits. How many seconds 'til jump time?"
"Ten seconds,Jess! Good luck and be careful!"
"Thanks,Cap!" Jesse answered and signaled to his
crew to get ready by holding up ten fingers.
"Damn! Ten seconds!" Cowboy uttered.
Cindy taped Andy on the top of his helmet. He turned
and smiled.
"I love you,Andy!" Cindy yelled,knowing he could
hardly hear her because of the sound of the engines.
"And I love you,baby! See you down there. Please
take care!"
The (Jumping Fools) jumped one after the other in
excellent order and soon were free falling into the
fire.
Jesse was the first to open his chute and then the
others accomplished this without any misfortune.
Jesse hit the ground and quickly got out of his
parachute. The other smokejumpers soon gathered
around him."Is everyone here and OK?"
"Yes,chief,we're all here and ready!" Monica pointed
out.
"Good! We got to move fast. The tanker will be
dumping the chemicals in 5 minutes," Jesse said,
looking at his watch."Cindy,you and Monica get to
to the campers. Get them away from their vehicles
and explain to them about the chemical dump. Andy
and you other guys,come with me. We got to dig a
line trench between us here and those flames. So
get out your shovels and Polaskis and anything else
and dig like hell!"
Cindy and Monica finally got the campers and picnic
folks at a safe distance from their motor vehicles.
Jesse and the others were digging hard. Suddenly
Andy saw the big chemical plane above.
"The chemicals are here,chief!" Andy yelled. Jesse
looked up and then replied to Andy.
"Great! He's right on target. Tell him to dump
anytime."
Andy immediately got on the radio.
"Ground crew to CL8!"
"Yes,Andy,go ahead!"
"Dump at will!" Andy said, grinning.
"Ten Four!"
Cindy and Monica explained furthur to the campers
as the chemicals came down, covering all. The fire
in the area was contained at least temporarily.
Jesse went about giving orders and preparing the
people for their pick up by the forest service big
rescue helicopter when it arrives.
Suddenly the whining of horses was heard from the
barn.
"Horses!" Cindy breathed.
"Yes,my horses for the trail rides. I locked them up
this noon.They're not worth much but I would have
liked to save the mare and foal in the corral. She's
worth at least $2000," the owner of the campground
explained.
Andy frowned with his mouth showing contempt for
the man.
"They all have a right to live!" Cindy yelled and
started running towards the barn with Andy close at
her heels.
"Cindy,see if you can ride the mare out of the
corral! The foal will follow!" He saw a halter on
the corral fence and handed it to Cindy.
"I can do it,Andy! Can you get the others out of
the barn?"
"I'm sure as hell going to try! Follow me to the
lake if I succeed."
Cindy nodded and started to open the gate.
Andy ran to the barn and struggled with the lock.
He finally got it opened and looked inside. Five
horses were in panic. Andy ran and jumped on the
nearest one, taking a firm hold on the horse's
mane. The old gelding who was usually slow and
listless, suddenly came alive and responded to
Andy's commands.
Andy galloped out of the barn,making a loud yell
that matched any charging Indian warrior from the
past.
The trailride horses followed the old gelding that
thundered out and headed towards the lake with Andy
mounted and urging the horses onward to the lake.
Cindy urged the mare forward. The horse responded
and soon was following the others with her foal
close behind.
They galloped to the waters of the lake. Some stood
in the water and some stood just at the banks.But
they all stopped when they reached the lake.
Andy jumped off and looked around for Cindy and the
mare. He smiled when he saw Cindy dismounting and
the mare and foal at the banks.
The people were at the lake with Jesse and Monica
in charge.
All started applauding and calling praises to the
rescuers.
"Well great! Now how do you propose to get those
horses up the ropes and into the transport?" Jesse
asked in all seriousness.
"At least they're not locked up and waiting to
burn!" Andy answered.
"You're right,Andy! Congradulations to both of you!"
The forest service plane arrived and started the
process of hauling the rescued up into the
transport.
Finally as the last two people were being drawn up
on the rope chairs,Jesse radioed the pilot and
told him to move out fast. He pointed toward the
fire that had rekindled itself and was headed
straight toward the lake.
"What about you and your people,Jesse?"the pilot
yelled.
"Go on,get going! We'll take our chances here!"
The big plane flew West away from the firestorm.
"Don't worry chief! It's going to rain!" Andy said
looking about and scanning the area.
"Now how do you know that?" Jesse snapped.
"I can feel it!"
"Look!' Cindy said,pointing towards the big rain
cloud that suddenly appeared.
"Cindy and Andy are right,chief. Here comes rain!"
Monica said,jumping up and down and going over to
Cindy and hugging her. Cindy responded with a big
smile.
"I'm glad we're friends,Monica. Life's too short
for bad feelings. People fall in love and nothing
can be done about that!"
"Well we still might have that short life you speek
about Cindy!," Jesse said frowning as he watched
the rain cloud,"There might not be enough rain in it
to matter!"
"Well we'll soon find out,"Cowboy remarked as a
down pour started and soon soaked the smokejumpers.
It was an answer to a prayer. It rained for four
hours. Miraculously, the forest fire was contained.
"And the waters came and quenched the raging fire!"
Andy uttered.
The scene was the headquarters. The affair was the
marriage of Andy Mooseheart and Cindy Thatcher.
It was a beautiful day with wide grins on the faces
of all. The music started playing and Monica came
smiling down the aisle. She looked beautiful in a
blue chiffon dress and heels. Her dark hair was
pilled high on her head. Her friend,Clara Richards
smiled her approval.
"My God!" Cowboy uttered with his mouth opened.
"What's wrong,Cowboy,Spence asked.
"Monica! She's beautiful! I didn't even know she
had legs like that. She's for me!"
All laughed and turned their attention towards
Cindy,who came down the aisle on Jesse's arm. She
was a vision in long white bride's dress and tiny
veil with pink roses. Jesse handed her over to
Andy who smiled a brilliant smile. He was handsome
in a leather fringed jacket with Indian beadwork.
Suddenly Jennifer,Jesse's birdwatcher girlfriend
came up and stood beside Jesse. There were calls
and cheers from all.
"Well Jennifer and I decided it was time. We're
going to have a double wedding here gang!" Jesse
explained with happiness filling his eyes.
Then the justice of the peace called for quite and
seriousness. Vows were exchanged between the two
couples. Complet peace and happiness was over all.
Andy and Jesse were so happy they just beamed with
their smiles.
"This is forever!" Andy remarked.
"Ditto,Andy!" Jesse added.
THE END__________
That was quite a story, Marlene! - Carol, Sep/15/2001 00:59:37
I know that took a lot of time to enter that here.
With all that's been going on this week it was a
good reminder that "Love heals" Thanks!
Re: Conclusion---Andy,Cindy&The Smokejumpers(Firestorm) - Cheryl, Oct/1/2001 21:36:01
Thanks for your story Marlene. I am glad all the people
and the horses were saved.
Thankyou,Cheryl! - Marlene, Oct/2/2001 06:07:28
I'm glad you enjoyed the story!
We recently had a wildfire in Hell Canyon here
in the Southern Black Hills. I got to help out by
bringing maintenance supplies to the Firefighters.
I got to talk to some Firefighters from Pine Ridge
Indian Reservation. Others have been helping out in
New York City at the site of the disaster. They
should be coming home one of these days. And I thank
God our wildfire here is now pretty well contained!
Thanks again!
Marlene
Marlene I found an interesting storyabout the
Mohawks sending supplies to New York
- Cheryl, Oct/5/2001 21:12:41
Marlene, I am glad the wildfire in the Black Hills has been
pretty well contained. I sure could use some good news. I found a
story about the Mohawks giving supplies to New York City through surfing
to the Aboriginal Voices web site at www.aboriginalvoices.com. Click on
the word news on the right bar above the animated Buffalo. Then
on Indian Country Today. Then on the top story of Mohawks
bring supplies to New York. It also mentions that there was also
funding by the Oneida nation. I myself am mixed blood Cherokee. I am
Mostly Scottish-Irish,with German,French,English,maybe
Dutch and Cherokee. I live near the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation and
have gone to a couple of Pow wows. The best one I ever went to was the
Seafair Indian days which is held at Discovery park in Seattle next
to the Daybreak Star Indian cultural center.
He Who Dreams Alert
Author: Marnie , Sep/9/2001 06:47:23
Hi all,
For those lucky people who get APTN "He Who Dreams~ Michael Greyeyes on
the Powwow Trail" will be shown on September 19th at 2pm eastern. This
is one
hour long and definitely worthwhile if you can catch it ...according to
the blurb at the
APTN website it's described as:
"CBC Television's 'Adrienne Clarkson Presents'
travels with Michael Greyeyes on a very personal
journey back home to Saskatchewan, where he
connects with his past and learns the most
traditional form of native dance - grass dancing".
Cheers, Marnie
Thanks for the heads-up Marnie! - Jeri, Sep/10/2001 01:24:10
I've made sure to circle the calendar!!!
Author: Marjon , Sep/12/2001 20:43:37
Please all..join us!
Our dear friend Ali is gettng together a lot of people to do a prayer meeting
for the victims
and their loved ones who are facing such a horrible time to get over their
losses...
Details are on the unofficial Eric Schweig pages, or the Wes Studi board!
The more people join at the same time, the better it will be!!!
Let's come together and make a difference, many prayers will make a strong
voice!!!
Thankyou Marjon! - Marlene, Sep/13/2001 05:25:46
It is so comforting to know that good decent people
around the world are joining together as one voice
during this terrible and dangerous time!
Times - marnie, Sep/13/2001 16:56:04
Thanks for letting us know Marjon.
Here are the times for anyone who wants to take part
Hawaii - 2pm - [Honolulu]
Pacific - 5pm - [California]
Mountain - 6pm - [Utah]
Central - 7pm - [Wisconsin]
Eastern - 8pm - [NY,DC, TORONTO, MONTREAL]
UK - 1am Fri Morn,
Netherlands and France - 2am -Fri Morn,
If any would like to join in prayer or common thought, then please do.
You don't
actually have to be on your computer. Just wherever you are, please say
a prayer for
all those suffering due to the terrible events of the past few days.
Marnie
Good Idea,Marnie! - Marlene, Sep/13/2001 23:27:40
The silent prayer at that time would work fine since
many people who speak different languages and would
like to pray in their own way with different
religions and beleifs could join in. One world
wide feeling for the dead and their loved ones
who suffer so much. It would unite us all, the
world over!
Thanks Marjon - Sonja, Sep/13/2001 19:15:23
Will certainly be a part of praying for the victims and families at that
time...guess
that's 2:00pm South African time, ey Marnie? Anybody had to change the
clocks for
Daylight Saving Time yet?
Thanks Marjon - Carol, Sep/13/2001 22:29:18
On the way home from work, I heard on the radio that
they are asking everyone to wear red,white, and blue
tomorrow, well in the USA anyway!(I forget sometimes that
this is international, seems like you folks live next door.)
Some people are flying their flags in my neighborhood.
international - marnie, Sep/14/2001 00:17:27
Not only is everyone the world over in shock at the size of this event
and the
trauma the US is undergoing it may also turn out to be the worst terrorist
attack ever on both Canada and Britain. There are over two hundred Britons
missing and 60 Canadians. No doubt countless other nationalities are
affected directly also. It's a sad, sad time for all the world, but especially
for the US.
Marnie
Author: Marjon , Sep/14/2001 06:05:30
thanks for showing interest, and more so, thanks for those that participated!
Author: marnie , Sep/15/2001 03:33:51
Hi all,
Thought you might be interested in this invitation
"Greetings!
We cordially invite you to become a part of Buffalo Tracks' second season
on APTN. We are
looking for audience members for our taping of 26 episodes of our show
at the Freedom
Studios at 38 McGee Street (3 blocks east of Broadview and just south of
Queen).
For free tickets or to reserve your seats, call 416-461-9387 or check out
our new website
at audience@buffalotracks.com.
Our shoot dates and audience arrival times are as follows:
Sept. 29 at 6:30 pm
Sept. 30 at 2:30 pm
Sept. 30 at 6:30 pm
Oct. 6 at 6:30 pm
Oct. 7 at 2:30 pm
Oct. 7 at 6:30 pm
Oct. 13 at 2:30 pm
Oct. 13 at 6:30 pm
Oct. 14 at 2:30 pm
Oct. 14 at 6:30 pm
Oct. 20 at 2:30 pm
Oct. 20 at 6:30 pm
Oct. 21 at 2:30 pm
Oct. 21 at 6:30 pm
Nov. 24 at 2:30 pm
Nov. 24 at 6:30 pm
Nov. 25 at 2:30 pm
Nov. 25 at 6:30 pm
Dec. 8 at 2:30 pm
Dec. 8 at 6:30 pm
Dec. 9 at 2:30 pm
Dec. 9 at 6:30 pm
Dec. 15 at 2:30 pm
Dec. 15 at 6:30 pm
Dec. 16 at 2:30 pm
Dec. 16.at 6:30 pm
Buffalo Tracks shows will air on the Aboriginal People's Television Network
(APTN) on
Fridays at 2 pm, 8 pm and 2 am (CST).
Spread the word that Buffalo Tracks, the TV show with the best and brightest
of Aboriginal
talents will stampede into the broadcast scene soon, so come see the show
and don't forget to
watch for yourself on TV on Fridays on APTN"
So ...anyone who is going to be in Toronto can take advantage of this.
Now... we just have to get MG on the show every week!! teehee!
Later, Marnie
Thanks Marnie! - Marlene, Sep/16/2001 05:25:36
I wish I could get APTN but I can't.
I hope Michael will be on Buffalo tracks again.
I enjoyed the tape of his appearance on the show
the last time so much. Maybe there'll be another
opportunity!
Buffalo Tracks..change of venue - Jeri, Sep/20/2001 13:54:39
Thanks for letting us know Marnie. I'll pass this along to
to a couple of other boards where I know there are MG fans and
who watch APTN.
Jeri
Condolence message on our MGFans page
Author: Sonja , Sep/16/2001 10:05:14
Hi all,
Marnie has once again used her wonderful artistic talent, and come up with
a heartfelt
message from all of us, to those affected by the US terrorist attack.
I think it represents all of us and our feelings very well. Thanks Marnie!
Condolence Message! - Marlene, Sep/16/2001 20:27:22
Great work,Marnie!
I'm sure your fine work expressed the feelings of
all us Michael Greyeyes fans and Michael and Nancy
also.
Re: Condolence message on our MGFans page - Marjon, Sep/17/2001 21:10:36
Great! I have allso left a message on the ABC news message link, for the
Times Square
message board.
I tried to place a condoleance on internet but couldn't find any places
to do so, just
this day i found out they had been closed down due to racist remarks!!!
On a condoleance site! It's so sick...
Author: marnie , Sep/18/2001 22:07:44
Hi all, There is a very important message from MG regarding the terrible
events in New
York. It's on his Michael's Corner page at the OS.
Go here:- Michael's Corner
It's great to hear that he and Nancy are all right ...and to read about
the compassion he feels
for others,
Marnie
Thank you Michael. - Nellie, Sep/19/2001 02:26:41
So glad to hear something from Michael.
l did have a feeling he was home safe and sound
with Nancy, and Lucy!
Re: Michael's message! - Marlene, Sep/19/2001 05:55:50
I think the message from Michael was well written by
a person who thinks deeply about the tragic events
of Sept.11th. He comes across with a lot of wisdom
and compassion for his fellow man. I agree with him
in every detail. It is so sad when innocent people
are hurt and sometimes killed because their skin is
a different color,their religions or their opinions
are different than the next guy's.
It was great hearing from Michael!
Cool, thanks Michael!!! - Marjon, Sep/19/2001 16:29:30
I've printed them out, and i will shurely read all of it, both letters,
on my comfortable
couch!!!
Re: Michael's message - Carol, Sep/19/2001 22:18:09
I wouldn't have expected anything different from him.
Well said!!!
Re: Message from Michael - Zan, Oct/11/2001 03:28:03
Quite apart from him being intelligent and caring, he
obviously reflects on the world around him. And yes --
it was good to hear something from him after such a
long silence. (Fandom can be a lonely place ...)
Author: Marjon , Sep/24/2001 22:22:12
IT'S GREAT, THE SOUND IS SO GOOD IT'S LIKE THEY'RE RIGHT HERE IN THE
NETHERLANDS!!
LINK:
HTTP://AIROS.ORG/AUDIO.HTML
Thanks, Marjon! - Carol, Sep/25/2001 13:15:50
It's really nice of you to come over and tell us the
best and latest info!
Re: Native radio - Nellie, Sep/25/2001 17:33:17
l have been listening to them for about a year.
and the other day l was having some realplayer
problem so l went looking and found nativeradio.com
they are great also. they give three choices
to click on. three fires, very nice website.
Give them a listen
thanks for the hot tip! - Marjon..., Sep/25/2001 20:11:58
I'm going to check them out right now!
Thanks to Marjon and Nellie - Marlene, Sep/25/2001 22:49:08
I use to get Airos but haven't had any luck lately.
I must check out this Native Radio.com!
Author: Sonja , Sep/25/2001 17:47:50
Homepage:
OS Current page
Wouldn't it just be your DREAM, girls, to see Michael regularly on TV??!!
Well, looks like
we'll all have to move to Japan....'cos Michael has made a tv advert for
a Japanese beverage!
Check out what he has to say about it at the Official Site (Click on link
above, or go to:
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Boulevard/6090/page6.html
*sigh*
Great News! - Marlene, Sep/25/2001 22:44:24
Thanks Sonja! It was wonderful to hear about Michael
doing the commercial with Agase. I bet the Japanese
gals stay glued to TV during the commercials.
Wish we could see our Michael everyday also. Also
wish Michael would get the role of Wolf Robe in
Costner's sequel to "Dances with Wolves", "The Holy
Road"
My bags are packed! Japan bound! - Carol, Sep/25/2001 23:53:31
Only kidding! teehee. All I could think of is Michael's
line in Skipped Parts!*g* I remember some kidding about making
coffee the official drink in Greyland. I guess we have
a choice now between tea or coffee. Hmmmm? Fire in a can....
Yeah that works for me!
I like the new look of the OS too.
maybe Michael could.. - Marjon..., Sep/26/2001 23:34:07
make a copy for all his fans, send it to the official site and they could
play it on their
site??????????
wow..what a dream!!!!!!!!!!
hey!
Someone is sending me..STOLEN WOMEN, CRAZY HORSE, AAA AWARDS..HOSTED
BY MICHAEL AND..SOME ACTRESS, AND A NATION IS COMING...AND CLIPS
OF DIFFERENT SHOWS HE WAS ON...I'M IN HEAVEN.........(HEY I'M DUTCH NO
MICHEAL FILMS OVERHERE HARDLY!!!)
Great! - Nellie, Sep/27/2001 02:21:13
Nice to see Michael has been in front of the
cameras.
Say Marnie can you enlarge that picture???
NATIVE RADIO ONLINE, BETTER LINK !!!!!
Author: Marjon , Sep/26/2001 20:11:30
Someone sent me a link for a site with a huuuuuuge list of native radio
stations online!
the link is: Nativethunder.net
Enjoy!
