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07:45 Apr 29 2010
Times Read: 728

Today was LordV's day off and we usually just relax and hang out. But he came down the stairs, dressed, with his belt on and looking for his shoes.



This to me indicates that he is going out.



"So, you're going out?" I asked.



"You are too."



I'm not sure why, but the next thing that I said was, "Is there ice cream involved?" For the life of me, I have no idea why I asked. Its raining outside and hovering around 45 degrees.



"Possibly."



"Where are we going?"



Of course I get the famous, "You'll see."



I figure that we are going to run to Best Buy or to Walmart, as we usually do. But as we were getting ready to leave, I closed the door to the cat's litter box, to keep Maddie out of it. He went and opened the door and then grabbed Maddie's leash.



So, I am now tryng to figure out, why we are taking Maddie. So, the usual questions....

"Are we going to a new Petco opening?"



"Nope"



We get in the card and start heading towards Maddie's vet, that is across town. Of course, Maddie is getting nervous, but we did our best to reassure her. We pulled into the parking lot, in front of the Baskin Robbins. There was a line around the corner.



Apparently, there was a fundraiser for the local Volunteer Fire Department. Each scoop was 31 cents.



So, we each go two scoops and we shared part of the scoops with Maddie.



Through this all....I have to wonder. Where the hell did I come up with the idea for ice cream, when I had no idea that was where we were going?



Oh well.

21:26 Apr 28 2010
Times Read: 742

After we left Redqueen, we went to our campout with Silverbow and her crew. It was Silverbow, Khornesone, Wolfbite, her friend Raven, silverbow's son, we will call TheBoy and of course, Maddie.



We arrived quickly set up our tent, complete with queen size mattress. Once we got that done, we went over to Silverbow's family's campsite. We were surprised to find a old fashion Tee-P. It was then we came to realize we were in a different time, or so it seemed.



Most the campsites surrounding us, were the old fashion canvas tents. Even more interesting is what people were wearing, even down to the youngest child. Just think of the show, Dr. Quinn Medicine woman or Little House on the Prairie. Most the men, were dressed like trappers of days gone by, the women, with the long calico dresses. Some of them, were dressed in deerhide, the rest, as indians, wrapping themselves in wool blankets.



For food, it was simply what they could do over the fire. The only thing that I could con, tribute is my backup smore recipe. As I explained to them, once when I went camping with my dad, he forgot the graham crackers for the smores. But I had my double batch of Chocolate Chip Cookies. I found the best smores are taking two cookies and making a marshmellow sandwich. Apparently, the idea caught on. Glad to help.



I think one of the best nights, was the last one. LordV was tired and went to bed early. Raven, had started a fire in our firepit. So, Khornesone, Silverbow, Raven and myself sat around telling ghost stories, stories about bigfoot and anything else that came to mind.



The slideshow are pictures that were shot by LordV, in our time there. In it you will see some of what I am talking about. The only drawback that I can say, was the weather. It was cold and raining most the time and it took a toll on my reserves. I came home, to blue feet that didn't change color until an extremely long hot shower. LordV was of course, willing to snuggle to help me warm up. :)



Enjoy!!!

05:57 Apr 27 2010
Times Read: 759

This weekend, was long and fun. It started with a 4 1/2 hour drive, up to Bellingham, WA, to meet the Puppy (aka RedQueen).



We agreed to meet at Olive Garden and although we were a bit late, we finally made it. I walk in ask for the "*****" party. The 3 hosts, looked at me in a very blank stare. I told them, "Southern Red Haired Lady, probably sitting alone".



The light dawned and they all got a huge smile. " Yes, right this way." We followed them into the dining room and I was hugged by a very tall, burgandy haired woman. After a minute or so, she released me, to give LordV the same attention.



We sat down and I noticed the Marquerita that she had. Apparently, she had been there for about an hour, not wanting to miss us. It was interesting, watching her interact with the wait staff. She could be going on about something distasteful in VR, but she would give the waitress a wonderful smile, in that southern way, laugh a bit and then go back to the same distasteful subject. It was an incredible experience, complete with those southern phrases that you always hear about. We spoke about anything and everything. Decided that we definately need to get together again, as I had laughed so hard my face hurt.



After two hours, we finally decided we needed to get going. We took her to the car, so she could meet Maddie and so I could give her some of the Chocolate chip cookies I baked. After another hug, a couple pictures and a promise to meet again, we were off.

After that, we went camping for 2 days....once I get the pictures together, I will post.

20:43 Apr 16 2010
Times Read: 804

How did I get so lucky?



Most of you know that I have Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Fatigue. MS is a autoimmune disease that effects about 350,000 people within the United States. But those are the diagnosed cases. There are plenty people out there, that aren't diagnosed, or even worse, misdiagnosed.



Well, apparently LordV has been keeping a secret from me, these past couple of weeks. He told me, that he had to go to a meeting on Thursday, to learn what his job would be, on Saturday. I asked him what this was in regards too and he said he didn't know. The little stinker.



Last night, he came home from the meeting and after nudging him, he finally admitted that he would be providing radio communications for the Portland MS Walk. Part of me, knew that he wanted to get back into the communication world, so, I didn't think anything of it. Until this morning. So, I asked him....





LadyC: Did you go to that meeting last night, knowing it was to help the MS society?



LordV: uhh .. yes



LadyC: I remember, I kept asking you what it was for and you kept telling me you didn't know.....stinker



LordV: well ... i wasn't entirely sure what the response or feelings would have been



What he is referring too, is my complaint about my ex-husband. When I was diagnosed, my ex-husband would often point out to people that I had MS, just to hear how it was so sweet of him to stick by me. I was more of a trophy, than a wife. He didn't help me out, where it mattered. He didn't help around the house, he didn't make me feel as if I mattered. He didn't make me feel as if I was worthy of anything, other than I should be thankful that he didn't leave me, after hearing about my disease. With the ex, I could barely walk or function, due to the stress I was under. Attempting to do everything that he expected, but not allowed to blame my MS or Chronic Fatigue if I was tired.



LordV doesn't "expect" me to keep an absolutely clean house, or to have dinner ready or to do anything, if I can't do it. He understands, if I have a "bad" day and knows that at times, instead of telling him, I will push through it, simply because of pride. For the past But he knows when I do this and will point out that I'm more clumsy, or dragging my foot. For 3 years, I have been with LordV. I am able to walk, without a cane. I no longer have to take a nap within hours of waking up. I no longer sleep 18 hours a day. I have gained feeling back in my hands, feet and legs. All because a good man, sees me for ME....not my disease.



LordV told me about some of the people that spoke at the meeting last night. They made a statement, that they couldn't figure out, why the population of the diagnosed MS patients, jumped 5x in the Portland, OR/Vancouver, WA area. They figured it was the climate. MS Patients have extreme difficulty with extreme heat or cold. Since MS effects our nerves, the first ones damaged, are the ones that deal with skin. Such as ones that make you shiver, or allow you to sweat. I love this area, for its climate, but there would have to be more, for me to move here.



LordV pointed out to them, that this area has one thing, that is very rare to find. An MS Clinic, that only handles MS patients. In the whole United States, there are only 124 MS clinics. Most of them, are on the East Coast.



There are plenty in California (16) but in Washington state, there are 3 and those are up North. The only one in Oregon, is in Portland. Just across the River from us in South Washington, Vancouver area.



They didn't believe that the Clinic had anything to do with it, but LordV went on to explain. He explained how frustrating it is for those that have MS, to find someone that knows what it is and what it entails. He challenged them and told them about me, in a general sense. Telling them about when I first had symptoms in West Virginia, I was told by the doctors in the area, that it was impossible for me to have MS, because I was too far south. The fact that I had a medical background and that I grew up with my mother having MS, it pushed me to find SOMEONE that was associated and knew what MS was. Most people, don't have that knowledge.



It makes my heart soar, to know that some of the knowledge about my disease, has rubbed off on LordV enough, to stand up against some of the MS Society people and give them logical information. LordV could have volunteered for several different functions, more in tuned with what interests him, but the fact that he hasn't in the 3 years we have been together, means even more. He insists all he will be doing is communications and probably "standing on a street corner, looking like a dork for 4 hours." It shows that LordV is taking on this, for a reason in his heart, something that he wanted to do, in honor of me and others like me.



Ain't I lucky?

19:12 Apr 08 2010
Times Read: 833

One of the joys of meeting members of my coven, was passing on some of my loves. In kitsuna/Kaschua, I found a kindred spirit, that liked to sing, loved different kinds of music and Musicals. Just before new years....we were graced with Kits and her mother's prescence and I was able to introduce her to two of my favorite Musicals....Cats and Phantom of the Opera.



I was introduced to Musicals while in High School. I was taken to see Cats, with the local company. I was sitting toward the front of the stage, on an end. At the beginning of the Musical, the "Cats" come down the aisles. But it was during the following song, did I get a lapful, when Rum Tum Tugger sat on my lap. After I got over my surprised and attempted to touch his back, he just strode off. To say the least, it was extremely exciting to a teenage girl.

Well that fueled my desire for music. I joined the Choir and often was given solos. Several of the solos, were from Phantom of the Opera. So as a Junior, a girlfriend and I drove up to Toronto, to see the Phantom of the Opera at Pantages theater. It was incredible. Especially with Colm Wilkinson as the Phantom. He could hold notes forever!!! He also made it interactive, as he used the whole auditorum. You would see flicks of a cape, or the white of a mask, behind people in the boxes or above the stage. I ended up going back 5 more times, introducing my Aunt, cousin, husband at the time and his family to this wonderful opera.



Well, Kit fell in love with both Cats and the Phantom of the Opera. She recently sent me a video and I will say, it gave me chills but not as much as seeing it live on stage. You be the judge.



Nightwish - Phantom of the Opera





Phantom of the Opera (the movie)









Some day. I will get kit and LordV and take them to see it live.....someday.

20:32 Apr 07 2010
Times Read: 873

For the record......regarding previous post.



The Coven in question, you know. The Coven Master, you know. But I don't like lies and I want to clear the air.





"LordVlkodlak has rated his House and another coven all ones, due to this incident."



LordV and I have just gotten into the House within the week. Even I haven't gone and rated everyone yet, let alone him. Also, those of you that know LordV, know he is exceedingly loyal. He wouldn't downrate his own coven, let alone his new home. I know he rated the House of Umbrae Octo when he first got on the site.....not recently.



As for rating 2 covens, 1s. Let me explain. With all the crap that went on with RedQueen, Aracon was warned about threatening and attempting to bully and harass someone, into changing their rate. In fear of that warning.......she traded all her members over to the Coven of Shadowed Angels. This was AFTER LordV rated her members. So, now she is claiming that he is attacking, 2 covens and getting people up in arms about it. It is simply not true.



Here is the difference. I speak in fact and don't deal with lies or liars.



I want to thank those friends that took the time, to come to us and ask us what is going on. Wasn't that easy? To come and ask a question, instead of assuming?



For those of you that know me and know LordV. Loyalty is a big thing for us. We are loyal to our friends and only have friends that are loyal.



Well, that's enough of this High School bullshit.....



So, anyone see any good movies lately?

And it continues.....
06:30 Apr 07 2010
Times Read: 911

Ok, how the hell did I get dragged into this????



I am well aware of the ratings war between the The Coven of Fratrem Draconis and RedQueen. I admit I went back and re-rated the coven. I think I gave, one 1, due to having nothing on the profile. Most I gave a 10 too, due to their graphics and profiles. This particular person..Doru...I gave a 10 too.



LordV, being aware of the rules and what his options are, went and rated the coven, as he saw fit. This is the conversation I got.

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On 04:39:06 Apr 07 2010 (-0 GMT) Doru wrote:



Why has LordVlkodlak rated me a 1?





On 04:39:56 Apr 07 2010 (-0 GMT) LadyChordewa wrote:



Why are you asking me?





On 04:44:00 Apr 07 2010 (-0 GMT) Doru wrote:



He says you are his soul mate.





On 04:48:05 Apr 07 2010 (-0 GMT) LadyChordewa wrote:



Yes I am. I don't control him. If you wish to know why he rated you a 1, ask HIM!!!!





On 04:52:07 Apr 07 2010 (-0 GMT) Doru wrote:



The choice is now mine...





On 04:53:23 Apr 07 2010 (-0 GMT) LadyChordewa wrote:



Yes it is. I will not answer for my lover. If you want to know, ask him.





On 04:54:20 Apr 07 2010 (-0 GMT) Doru wrote:



Thank him for your new ratings...





On 04:56:41 Apr 07 2010 (-0 GMT) LadyChordewa wrote:





Ok, may I ask something? I rated you a 10. After LordV comes and rates you a 1....you come and ask me, why he rated you that, then you rate me a 1, because I tell you to go to the source?



Am I getting this right????





On 04:58:44 Apr 07 2010 (-0 GMT) Doru wrote:



I am rating eveyone in your house a 1 because of the asshole in your house, and they all use to have a 10.





On 05:02:11 Apr 07 2010 (-0 GMT) LadyChordewa wrote:



That is your right. Just so we have it straight. Have fun rating us.





On 05:03:22 Apr 07 2010 (-0 GMT) Doru wrote:



I will inform my coven of his actions and I will not stand alone.





On 05:05:13 Apr 07 2010 (-0 GMT) LadyChordewa wrote:



Again, per Cancer. That is your right. But I wonder, how smart it is to go and downrate a HOUSE.



Have fun.





On 05:07:41 Apr 07 2010 (-0 GMT) Doru wrote:



My rating is of no consequence to me. I will be fine no matter the rating. Everyone can thank your soul mate LordVlkolak.





On 05:09:23 Apr 07 2010 (-0 GMT) LadyChordewa wrote:



Do I sound upset? I'm not. It is your option to rate anyway you choose. Same as it is LordV's option to rate as he chose. Welcome to the world of VR.





On 05:10:48 Apr 07 2010 (-0 GMT) Doru wrote:



Then such is life.

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Am I mad? Nope. LordV and Doru have a right to rate, as they saw fit. LordV's stamp says it all. Note the links, click them. It is as follows:



What I've learned from Cancer, proprietor of Vampire Rave.



A valid rating is between 1 and 10 with 1 being the lowest score and 10 being the highest. How you choose to rate a profile is totally up to you.



There is no such thing as "Profile Bombing" at Vampire Rave.



1 is a valid rating. If it wasn't a valid rating, it wouldn't be a rating option.



Every valid account can rate any account on Vampire Rave in any way the owner of the account deems fit.









All I will say is .......HAVE FUN!!!!!

08:52 Apr 03 2010
Times Read: 934

I am honored, Kashka. Check our her Journal, regarding the Closing of the Guardians of Darkness.

20:29 Apr 02 2010
Times Read: 966






On May 3rd, 2007, the Guardians of Darkness opened their doors. Today, they closed. Jens was nice enough to hold onto my favors, if and when I decided to reopen. Its a sad time for me, but I feel it needs to be done.....



The Dark Network profile help page has been relocated in its new home, in the House of Umbrae Octo. A new Forum Thread is up, with a new banner, to replace the old. Your current banners will not work, so you might want to update it. Thanks to Nightgame and all her help in this.



I am off to join her in the House, to lend my help, in maintaining the pages and getting the House into shape.