It's been a while since I've really been on the Pit, but I've come back on recently and noticed this. How very sad. I talked to hippiemom a few times through PM's, and we ended up going to the very same BHIC show, although I never saw her. We exchanged numbers so we could meet up but it never happened. It feels weird having someone's phone number in my cell that I can never call now.
Really puts things in perspective. All the wonderful memories I'm sure she had and the family and friends and it's a lesson to cherish everything to the absolute fullest extent. I am however glad she is no longer suffering. I believe she had a daughter around my age, she mentioned her a few times.
I will play that version of Long Road right now for her and her family and friends and everyone that held her close.
This is truly a sad day, and my heart goes out to her family and friends and all of you.
If you take nothing from this, atleast know that you need to live life to the fullest EVERYDAY!! I am not saying saying that she didnt because I didnt know her personally, but life is SO SO precious.
I used to be an angry person that came here and everywhere looking to start a fight or get inthe middle of something, and over the last few years, I have lost some friends and aquaintances to various illnesses, and nearly lost someone I use to think would be there forever. I have really changed and look at things differently.
Do not hold grudges...Do not take things for granted...tell the ones you care for that you love them whenever you can. You never know when life will be snatched right out from under you.
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I took a spur of the moment road trip to Cleveland to see Laura a few months ago. We had become good friends and talked a lot on line and on the phone, especially after she was diagnosed with her cancer. We could compare notes, as I fought a battle with it and won, and we laughed and cried and bitched about medical systems and laughed again and sipped wine and toasted over the phone.
When I got to Cleveland to meet Laura in person for the first time, I stood before a woman who had the strength, the will and the sense of humor to face this disease head on with dignity, grace and humor. That was the week that she was going to Germany for her treatment and it was so great to see her before she and her husband left.
I also met that loving family, two daughters and her husband who are just so generous and giving. It definitely runs in the family!
I hope for peace and happiness to Hippiemom’s family.
When we were talking about Pearl jam, ( or rather when she was laughing at my lack of knowledge of all the songs! ) we talked about Long Road. It’s my favorite Pearl Jam song, too. My favorite version is the one with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, but I also love her favorite version, too, as Neil Young meant so much to both of us, too..
Hippiemom, you are so fortunate to have had such a great family, and they were so fortunate to have you.
Through your family the wonderful woman who is Hippiemom will live on.
Through all who think for themselves, think about others, do for others, who make people think, and who make people laugh, the spirit of Hippiemom will live on.
Peace to all who knew her. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JbVi4ME8vs
Love
Bob
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Don't be mankind. ~Captain Beefheart
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very, very sad...I never met her or talked to her, but I read her posts, and she always seemed to be upbeat. Terrible news to hear... :( Hopefully she is talking about PJ with Johnny Ramone right now
My deepest sympathies to Laura's family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss.
I also would like to extend my sympathies to the jamily. A lot of you are very shocked and sad right now, myself included. Laura touched alot of us in many ways. We lost a great one this weekend. Thanks to everyone for sharing your thoughts of and experiences with Laura. You all are painting a beautiful picture. Be sound, Rod
"You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry." - Lincoln
I've been fortunate enough to meet and hang out w/Laura at different shows/fundraisers and what a chick! Made me laugh my ass off on several occasions.. dedicated.. caring.. intelligent... thoughtful... thought-provoking... funny... passionate... the list can go on and on.
Going to try to find more pics... just can't believe it. :(
I never met her, only interacted with her through here and the gabbly chat from time to time. I always enjoyed talking sports and music with her.
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I've been fortunate enough to meet and hang out w/Laura at different shows/fundraisers and what a chick! Made me laugh my ass off on several occasions.. dedicated.. caring.. intelligent... thoughtful... thought-provoking... funny... passionate... the list can go on and on.
Going to try to find more pics... just can't believe it. :(
Me either! I'm jealous you actually got to meet her in person. I've only talked on the phone with her and online and here. She almost came to visit for the Gorge shows but decided it would be too much. :( I always loved her from her posts here, but when I finally talked to her it was awesome. She was quite the lady, for lack of a better word. We laughed and told stories (of course hers were better than mine to be sure!) Her Neil Young story blew my mind. I will miss her and I am so sorry we never met in person. Hopefully we will later on...
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ohh no :( :(:( I've been out of the country and just saw this now. I am so sad. I had the pleasure of meeting her once...she was a wonderful person...and gone WAY too soon. God Speed Laura. :(
My deepest sympaties go out to her family and friends :(
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i am so glad you posted this here helen. i am still in shock to know she really is gone. :( i never had the opportunity to meet her, and we both had planned on making it happen. we have spoken for years here...i shall forever cherish her letters and gifts all the more now. i hope all the love from this place at least touched her in some small way and as i said on the MT....she truly was so BELOVED here. there will be a gaping absence forevermore without our dear hippiemom.
love to you laura - wherever you might be!
There are a lot of sad people all over the world right now... this is testimony to the kind of special person she was... I hope this is some kind of comfort to her family!
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This describes exactly how I feel about hippiemom. I can't believe this is true. My good thoughts go out to her family.
Me too... when I saw bouse had posted in the thread I thought 'yay, another update' and when I read the first line :eek: :(
I listened to Copenhagen last night... long road and light years and even throw your arms around me sooooooo powerful.
The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
I also would like to extend my sympathies to the jamily.
same here... as ed said in Copenhagen 'we're all in this together'
I never met her or even spoke to her and i'm devastated... so I can imagine there are a lot of broken people right now :( and I just don't have the words.
The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
I was unable to access the board last night so apologies for this belated response.
This is horrible. I never met hippiemom but I could tell from her posts that she was a lovely person and I know she meant a great deal to a lot of people here. I remember when my Grandfather's body finally gave in to cancer and everyone felt so helpless. Sometimes you just can't fight anymore.
My thoughts are with her family. I will be listening to Long Road today.
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My condolences to her family.
Really puts things in perspective. All the wonderful memories I'm sure she had and the family and friends and it's a lesson to cherish everything to the absolute fullest extent. I am however glad she is no longer suffering. I believe she had a daughter around my age, she mentioned her a few times.
I will play that version of Long Road right now for her and her family and friends and everyone that held her close.
RIP
rest in peace laura
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RIP laura. :(
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If you take nothing from this, atleast know that you need to live life to the fullest EVERYDAY!! I am not saying saying that she didnt because I didnt know her personally, but life is SO SO precious.
I used to be an angry person that came here and everywhere looking to start a fight or get inthe middle of something, and over the last few years, I have lost some friends and aquaintances to various illnesses, and nearly lost someone I use to think would be there forever. I have really changed and look at things differently.
Do not hold grudges...Do not take things for granted...tell the ones you care for that you love them whenever you can. You never know when life will be snatched right out from under you.
RIP
HM :(
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never talked to her.
its always sad to lose a fellow jammer.
we cant life for granted.
Once I get out of this town
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it's just shocking. i can't believe she's gone. she will be missed so much :(
My thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family. We have lost a member of our jamily and I am so deeply sad. :(
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I took a spur of the moment road trip to Cleveland to see Laura a few months ago. We had become good friends and talked a lot on line and on the phone, especially after she was diagnosed with her cancer. We could compare notes, as I fought a battle with it and won, and we laughed and cried and bitched about medical systems and laughed again and sipped wine and toasted over the phone.
When I got to Cleveland to meet Laura in person for the first time, I stood before a woman who had the strength, the will and the sense of humor to face this disease head on with dignity, grace and humor. That was the week that she was going to Germany for her treatment and it was so great to see her before she and her husband left.
I also met that loving family, two daughters and her husband who are just so generous and giving. It definitely runs in the family!
I hope for peace and happiness to Hippiemom’s family.
When we were talking about Pearl jam, ( or rather when she was laughing at my lack of knowledge of all the songs!
Hippiemom, you are so fortunate to have had such a great family, and they were so fortunate to have you.
Through your family the wonderful woman who is Hippiemom will live on.
Through all who think for themselves, think about others, do for others, who make people think, and who make people laugh, the spirit of Hippiemom will live on.
Peace to all who knew her.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JbVi4ME8vs
Love
Bob
Don't be mankind. ~Captain Beefheart
__________________________________
I also would like to extend my sympathies to the jamily. A lot of you are very shocked and sad right now, myself included. Laura touched alot of us in many ways. We lost a great one this weekend. Thanks to everyone for sharing your thoughts of and experiences with Laura. You all are painting a beautiful picture. Be sound, Rod
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
I've been fortunate enough to meet and hang out w/Laura at different shows/fundraisers and what a chick! Made me laugh my ass off on several occasions.. dedicated.. caring.. intelligent... thoughtful... thought-provoking... funny... passionate... the list can go on and on.
Going to try to find more pics... just can't believe it. :(
This is my kind of love...
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Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
she was/is a beautiful person... we will all miss her much
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My deepest sympaties go out to her family and friends :(
My heart goes out to her family. I'll be thinking of her when I hear Given To Fly and Longroad.
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I need more.
Nothing seems to satisfy.
I said, I dont want it.
I just need it.
To breathe, to feel, to know Im alive.
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
I listened to Copenhagen last night... long road and light years and even throw your arms around me sooooooo powerful.
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
I never met her or even spoke to her and i'm devastated... so I can imagine there are a lot of broken people right now :( and I just don't have the words.
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
:(
Peace to all.
This is horrible. I never met hippiemom but I could tell from her posts that she was a lovely person and I know she meant a great deal to a lot of people here. I remember when my Grandfather's body finally gave in to cancer and everyone felt so helpless. Sometimes you just can't fight anymore.
My thoughts are with her family. I will be listening to Long Road today.
to ues ed's words " we lost one of the good ones"
*playing long rd*
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