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Dear Everyone,

I suck. The reason you haven't heard anything about Edward from Megan is I never actually sent him off to Megan :( Boo. But, I will be handing him off to her in person this week so he can enjoy Thanksgiving and then ACTUALLY make his way to Cornell. I sincerely apologize for my negligence and hope that one day, in your hearts, you can forgive me.

Love,
Colleen

EDIT: OKAY! I LIED! HE'S WITH SARAH DOUGHERTY INSTEAD OF MEGAN LAM. STOP JUDGING ME, I SAW SARAH FIRST AND I FIGURED IT WASN'T SUCH A BIG DEAL. GOSH!

LOVE,
COLLEEN

Edward Spoon in Gigglesboro

Well, Edward and my time together is coming to a close and soon he will be off to join Megan at Cornell. Unfortunately, what with midterms and all sorts of nonsense, I did not get to bring Edward out as much as I would have liked to, but we still had some romping good times. He will have to train at the Greenleaf next time he comes around, since I always forgot to get him before my shifts. We did however, see Where the Wild Things are this Friday with my friends Erick, Alethea, Merideth, and John. He liked Douglass the best, he seemed the most sensible and spoonlike. Meredith made herself, Alethea, and myself felt ears, but we didn't have bobby pins small enough for Edward. This is a picture of us after the movie. We were feeling quite wild.

A few days before then, however, we hung out at our friends Fran and Merideth (yes, the same Meredith as before)'s apartment. We played the Village, which is a role playing game in which you need lots of people. There are specific roles: the werewolf (who kills someone each night), the hunter (who has 3 silver bullets), the witch (who can save 1 person every night), the elder (who gets a clue as to who the werewolf is every night), the child (who also gets clues once their "parents" are dead), and the mad bomber (who can choose to suicide bomb whoever they want throughout the course of the game), and a couple peasants. Edward, it turned out was the Mad Bomber in our game and saved us all at the last minute! Our hero!

Here is Edward before the game however, admiring Justin Po (Fran's boyfriend)'s talent. Justin has constructed a ship entiredly of cardboard and either tape or glue, not sure which. Edward was very impressed and ranted to me for hours about sailing away. I reminded him that it was, in fact, Justin's boat and that he probably wouldn't get far anyway, since it is cardboard. He agreed and was content hanging out on it in the living room.

And here is Edward admiring yet another of Justin's imaginative creations. You turn the handle at the end and it looks really awesome and wavy. Sometimes it makes noises too. In the backround you can see John's foot and Meredith's leg.

These last two pictures are of Edward's trainride back to New Jersey. We left at 4:00 in the morning (if was very hard to get the sleepyhead out of bed, but I achieved it) and met up with our friend Jake at the train depot in downtown Greensboro. Jake, Edward and I all sat together on the train and found each other great sleeping companions. We drifted off to Sigur Ros: Edward agreed that they were very good sleeping music, but he couldn't understand why he couldn't play kazoo. Here's the three of us right before heading out.

This next one is of Teddy and Edward sitting on the train together. Teddy approved greatly of Edward's ribbon and was allowed to wear it for a few hours. They talked for quite some time (I was a little afraid they would wake up the other passengers) and Teddy told Edward that he also did not see why a kazoo was not appropriate sleeping music. Oy!

The Celebrity Arrives!

Hey everyone!

Edward arrived in the mail yesterday. He's feeling fine and is settling in nicely at Guilford. He's taken well to the hipster scene and has made a new one-sy out of his ribbon. I'm currently working on finding a camera to bring around to our events and outings. He enjoyed a wonderful afternoon outside listening to our friends Becca and Scottie play mandolin and guitar as well as sing. He's also enjoying the Halloween kazzoo that he got last night. He's considering switching from bagpipes to kazzoo since he actually has a kazzoo. What a fickle little spoon, bless his heart.

More to come soon <3

Hello All!

This will probably be my last blog entry, as my time with Edward is coming to an end. He is very excited to be going South to Colleen!

Last weekend I took a bus home to spend some time in good old B.H. and attend my great great Aunt Jo's suprise 90th birthday celebration.


I'm not going to lie, I completely forgot to bring Edward despite the fact that I purposely packed him and made him comfortable in my room the night before. I know, I dropped the ball. I don't think he would have had much fun anyway...dessert required spoons and it might have been traumatic for him.

He did however enjoy his time at home. It was quite nice to get away from dorm life for a little bit.

Right: Edward reads the Sunday comics with my mother.

Today we had excellent weather here in Ithaca (70 degrees!) and so Caity, Kristen and I decided to bring our books outside and enjoy it while we still can. Edward joined us of course,and studied some biology with Caity. He also decided to do some sun bathing. Such an odd spoon he is!

Having Edward around has been a blast. Get ready Leens, he's coming your way!

Peace, Love, Purple Spoons.

Lauren

Good Afternoon!


Last night was my friend Jie's birthday. Some of his other friends threw him a dance party at their house off campus. It was so much fun (mostly because I love dressing up to go out!). When we got back we ordered food from the Connection-the equivilent to late night diner runs back home- and had ourselves some delicious treats. Edward enjoyed his milkshake with cookiedough..yummm.


Its already starting to feel like Autumn here in Ithaca...gotta love jeans and sweatshirt weather!


This morning Caity, Abby, and I took Edward to the Ithaca Farmer's Market. We bought ourselves some delicious organic food and had a great time people watching and admiring the work of local craftsmen. I bought myself a really pretty necklace for only like 5 dollars...if Edward is lucky maybe I'll let him borrow it...but thats a big maybe :p

Below Left: Caity and Edward being silly at the dock at the Market. Gotta love 'em.
Below Right: Edward and I at the Market...with the apple cider I bought..nothing better than fresh apple cider!

Now Edward and I are gonna hit the books..we have a lot to do..ohhh college.

TTFN

-Lauren

Hello Again!

Edward and I are having a fantastic time together! Yesterday we celebrated my 19th birthday. It was quite an affair! We danced our hearts out and ate lots of sugary treats.

He really enjoyed the cake!

I've been taking him around so he could see the campus...

Above left: Enjoying campus food at the Terrace Dining Hall with Miss. Abby Paulson

Above right: While we walked around, we ran into my RA (resident assistant) from last year, Alyssa. ...they totally hit it off obviously!

Today a bunch of friends and I went hiking and then for a swim at one of the many gorges in the area. We hiked about 2 miles uphill (in flip flops!) and found this lovely little waterfall. The water was sooo cold..like 55 degrees. It was so fun to swim under the falls and sit on the rocks and just enjoy nature. My friend Crystal packed us pb&j sandwhiches that we enjoyed under the shade of the trees. After hiking back to the parking lot..we found out there was a swimming area right at the entrance that we had missed! It was hilarious. It was a beautiful day and we had a fantastic time.
Below Left: Edward and I in front on the water fall where we swam.

Right: Edward sitting in the shallow end of the water (Spoons can't swim!)

Happp Labor Day Weekend from Edward and I!
-Lauren

Edward Has Arrived to IC!

Dear Friends,

Edward has made it to Ithaca College! He arrived on Friday, safe and sound. Things have been a little crazy here with the beginning of classes and such, so his adventures have been limited so far. (Don't worry! He will be seeing all Ithaca has to offer!)

Beause I've been so busy with school work, Edward has decided to catch up on his studies as well!

We've had a lot of catching up to do, as well as bonding. We got bored one afternoon and decided to have some photo-booth fun...

Apparently after I left for class, the fun continued. Ohhh Edward, you crazy spoon.

Thats all for now...I'm so excited for my time with Edward!

Mucho Love,

Lauren

Edward with a Taco and His First Day of College

Dear Friends,
I had a wonderful month with our dear friend Edward Spoon. We went shopping and had oodles and oodles of fun with Colleen and the gang. Edward was quite suave with Ariel the little mermaid. Oh Edward....
Over the past week Edward and I went to Tito's Burritos in Summit, NJ with my mother and picked up a delightful bunch of tacos and burritos...yum. He dove right into the salsa and did a beautiful dance. Quite the twinkle toes when he tries. He feasted on his swordfish taco with my beautiful dog Gingy Boots.
After the wonderful taco and the endless hours of packing and the tearful goodbyes Edward hopped into my car and we drove down to the lovely University of Mary Washington. He is so excited to begin his academic career. Monsieur Spoon was quite comfy on my pillow filled bed with Meagan, a dear college friend...she likes squirrels. Edward is a little nervous about school, I can tell by his mood, but with a little encouraging I can see our friend Edward graduating at the top of his class. He does not know his major yet but after walking around this hot Virginia campus he is even more thrilled to go visit our dear friend Lauren at Ithaca. He may need some snow boots. Or maybe just a sweater vest...everyone needs at least one.
Lauren get ready for your new best friend.

-Sincerely,
Candace

From Togas to Mermaids...

Above: TOGA! TOGA! Edward is truly the next Aristotle.

 

Above: Now Edward what did we say about hitting on merpeople? They are not part of your world!

Dearest Friends,

I understand there have been more pictures and more blogs posted than the desired amount for one caretaker of our friend Edward Spoon, yet Colleen and I thought that since this was the first session with him we would give many examples of appropriate events Edward is allowed to participate in. We had a truly wonderful day with him. It was filled with ups and downs and ferrets. I assume that is normal for a spoon of his caliber. Yet it was a glorious purple day. The fish were swimming, the togas were worn and the bees were buzzing...no where near Edward...he is allergic. I will post another blog very soon and that will conclude my first session with Monsieur Edward Spoon. 

-Candace

Can anyone say Ferret?

Above: A comment is really not necessary here.

Above: Oh cookies....

Above: Now Edward can finally keep his shoulders and body warm and his hands free while he is watching television. Oh the wonders of the Snuggie.

Above: It seems Edward has ruined, yet again, another family portrait. 

Below: Edward in a hot tub with the ladies...

-Candace

Edward continues his journey into the BEYOND

Above: "Oh Fred, Joe, Bill and Sasha....they have made you guys into a clock!!!" -Edward

Above: He really does like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain... ::rain not shown::

Above: Pet the kitty, Pet the kitty...oh look at the kitty...purrrrr.

Above: All those deep sea water classes really helped Edward take on the fish tank.

Above: Someone fell in the fish bowl...what a clutz.

Above: Someone loves purple flowers!!!! He just looks so pretty.

Above: Someone is getting in the Halloween spirit...in August....anyway RIDE THE VULTURE OF DOOOOOOMMMM!!!!

Above: Hideous, yet comfortable.

Above: Edward was slightly scared..we understand. I hid behind Colleen the entire time.

Below: THERE IS ALWAYS TIME TO RIDE A DINOSAUR!!

-Candace

Edward Spoon Does RT 10, NJ

Above: Poor Little Edward is still awaiting his letter from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. 

Above: Oh Edward you know it is not polite to peek at the sun bathers...tisk tisk.

Above: I see a similarity.... maybe they were separated at birth?

Above: Edward loves an Iced- Drink at Borders...yummm.

Above: Oh Edward...one day you will make it on Broadway. Just keep practicing those high kicks and remember to project from your diaphragm. 

DAY SPENT WITH CANDACE AND COLLEEN

-Candace

More Photos from Edward's First Night Out

Top: Rob looking fabulous with Edward in a fashion friendly scarf





Bottom:
Creepy Allie F. with Edward and a Baked Potato Bread Bowl