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Mamadala's Lair

by: MomOf2YoungPadawan

date posted: May 26, 2009 9:08 AM

It's Been Two Years...

It's been 84 years, and I can still smell the fresh paint.
-Rose Dawson Calvert, Titanic

Ok, so it hasn't been 84 years...it's been two...but I still feel like I can smell the paint of the exhibit in the Vader Project! (Unfortunately I can also recall the scent on the non-working deodorant of some of those who were in costume all day long...

)

Two years since Celebration IV. Wow.

this past weekend, I pulled out my photo album/scrapbook of that magical weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center. I recalled all the sweet memories of meeting other bloggers for the first time IRL, reaquainting with others, and just taking in all of the sights and sounds of the 30th celebration of our beloved saga.

Since then, as much has changed as has stayed the same.

We don't see as much overall traffic on the blogs as we used to (except for our beloved Stooge, who tirelessly brings us our much-needed joke-of-the-day), and some of us (especially me, I'll admit) have not written much in the last year. I still look at/read many of the entries, but I find myself being more selective these days. Not that I'm trying to be a stuck up, half-witted....oh, you know the rest...but just like the rest of our lives, there comes a time to pick our battles.

Friendships and acquaintences have morphed in the ebb and flow of life over the last two years as well. I certainly feel much closer to some, and my relationships with others have faded; even becoming somewhat disappointing, or disintegrating completely. I don't fault anyone - it's just how life is. We grow, we change and we evolve.

One thing that will never change is how Star Wars has touched - and continues to touch - all our lives. I am grateful for this arena where we can all come together, despite our differences, and share a common love.

I wish all of you the best in your lives - no matter what direction your lives may take - and hope that the Force always has a hold on you in some way!

I closing, I feel the need to share a couple of photos. Take a walk down memory lane, if you wish!

Signing the birthday card to SW

Blogger Meet-and-Greet

Waiting in lines...it's all about the journey!

The next generation - the reason SW is forever!!

MTFBWY...always!

~MO2YP~

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	Senator Soph-ia
date Posted: May 26, 2009 9:24 AM Hey you! Your last several blogs have been AMAZING (I know - 'nuff said). . . I love the recap of this adventure -- hope to try it myself someday! The pics made me feel like I was there. . .and I especially loved the last one -- how true! SW is forever! Thanks for sharing with us. . .! It's put a bright spot in my day! Love, Soph

	Darth Rex0 So be it....
date Posted: May 26, 2009 9:41 AM I still will never forgive myself for not getting out there. We just couldn't do it financially then. I could make it work now, but I don't see C V planned anytime soon. still frustrated

	amidalooine The Emotional Galaxy
date Posted: May 26, 2009 11:49 AM Waiting in lines...it's all about the journey! That picture, and your words, just about says it all, mo2yp. soph and Rex, I hope to see BOTH of you at C5.

	Gidrea Lightsky The Galaxy According to Gidrea
date Posted: May 26, 2009 12:33 PM but I don't see C V planned anytime soon. Next year! Don't give up hope!

	The Viridian Saber Virtual Unrealities (A victim of Order 66.)
date Posted: May 26, 2009 3:01 PM Next year! Don't give up hope! Help me Georgie-Wan Kenobi!

	leia19886 Someone get this big walking carpet out of my way ...
date Posted: May 26, 2009 3:07 PM Like Darth Rex, I kick myself for not going to C IV. It is amazing the roads life takes us on. The good and the bad make us who we are. Personally, I met Galactic Babe two years ago and we still talk. It's cool!!! Stooge keeps me comming back to check the site everyday. You have a great summer. Enjoy the time at home with your boys!! Leia

	nob01 Oil Bath Bubbles
date Posted: May 26, 2009 3:26 PM Man - that was fun wasn't it? The photos brought back a tonne of memories! Looking forward to introducing you to Harrison at CV next year

MomOf2YoungPadawan
Mamadala's Lair

date Posted: May 26, 2009 3:55 PM

Your last several blogs have been AMAZING Several? Boy, you haven't been around much, have you?!

Seriously...thanks

I could make it work now, but I don't see C V planned anytime soon. I've heard ramblings, and as its been said here, next year looks promising. Hope to meet you this time around

That picture, and your words, just about says it all, mo2yp.

back at'cha!

MomOf2YoungPadawan
Mamadala's Lair

date Posted: May 26, 2009 3:56 PM

It is amazing the roads life takes us on. The good and the bad make us who we are. ...Yup...those roads can be rough, and some of us are still figuring out who we really are...but in the end the journey is worth it! Enjoy the time at home with your boys!! Indeed I will, thank you!

I hope your summer is awesome, too!

Man - that was fun wasn't it? That's quite an understatement!

Looking forward to introducing you to Harrison at CV next year Awesome!!!

I also plan to take my Padawans this time, so you'll get to meet them, too!!

gencrs
Technical Manuals from The GFFA

date Posted: May 26, 2009 8:05 PM

Blogger Meet-and-Greet That party was one of the many highlights of the week. It was awesome meeting everybody.

Waiting in lines...it's all about the journey! so true! those lines were perfect opportunities to get to know each other. What else are we going to do?

that week was easily one of the biggest weeks of my life. I met so many people that have become close friends and have helped me tremendously over the last year.

Thanks for bringing back some great memories. Have a great summer.

	The Stooge Star Wars Joke-A-Day
date Posted: May 26, 2009 9:15 PM Good gravy, two years? Where does the time ago? And I'm with Gidrea Lightsky -- there's still hope for next year!

	Darth_Hiram A Journey into The Force
date Posted: May 26, 2009 10:15 PM Excellent! I didn't make it to C4, but I certainly plan to be at C5! And thanks for sharing the photos ... looks like a great time had by all!

	jediprincess77 I Know...
date Posted: May 26, 2009 10:22 PM I love you, Mamadala. Miss you, too!

MomOf2YoungPadawan
Mamadala's Lair

date Posted: May 27, 2009 5:17 AM

one of the many highlights of the week Yeah..I felt like it was my freshman year in college, and I'm sitting there with my thick textbook and highlighter, wondering what I should highlight...I almost grabbed a BLACK marker and struck through the little bit I felt I didn't need to know...that's how CIV was for me...almost ALL highlights, very little black!!

My prayers are with you right now, gencrs...a birdie told me you're going through some tough times right now...

Good gravy, two years? Good gravy, good golly, good dog....!

I know, time flies...!

	MomOf2YoungPadawan Mamadala's Lair
date Posted: May 27, 2009 5:17 AM I certainly plan to be at C5! Great! I look forward to finally meeting ya! love you, Mamadala. Miss you, too! You too, honey. Honestly, you're one of the sweetest, most REAL people I know. I realize I haven't been around lately (many reasons for that...always on the move ), but you're always in my thoughts. Congrats on the school gig, too BTW!

ewanandhaydenfan5
I Have You Now!

date Posted: May 27, 2009 8:11 AM

Simply beautiful, Mamadala!.

We don't see as much overall traffic on the blogs as we used to
I can't believe I've been here long enough to remember "the good ol' days"!

that week was easily one of the biggest weeks of my life. I met so many people that have become close friends and have helped me tremendously over the last year.
Took the words right out of my mouth.

Here's to CV - I look forward to meeting the bloggers that I didn't meet at CIV.

	Willie Makeit
date Posted: May 27, 2009 8:20 AM It could be that a lot of people who were there are no longer here, for whatever reasons good or bad.

	MomOf2YoungPadawan Mamadala's Lair
date Posted: May 28, 2009 11:22 AM I can't believe I've been here long enough to remember "the good ol' days"! Yeah, these young whipper-snappers have no idea what the blogosphere was like in it's heyday!

	anakinside1 Echoes from the Asteroid Field
date Posted: May 28, 2009 4:19 PM I've been thinking a lot about CIV these past few days. It was such a wonderful time and seeing those pictures really brings it all back.

	jedilily1026 Years Matter Not (Gone Crazy...Be Back Soon)
date Posted: Jul 11, 2009 5:01 PM Yes we had a great time, didn't we and the blogs 2 years ago were....well I have no words. Only we know... Love you always!!!

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