Peppermint Pattie's Condition

[Lorenzo]

For a beautiful stranger (Patty)

It seems like yesterday
But it was long ago
Janey was lovely she was the queen of my nights
There in the darkness with the radio playing low, and
And the secrets that we shared
The mountains that we moved
Caught like a wildfire out of control
'Til there was nothing left to burn and nothing left to prove
And I remember what she said to me
How she swore that it never would end
I remember how she held me oh-so-tight
Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then

Against the wind
We were runnin' against the wind
We were young and strong, we were runnin' against the wind

The years rolled slowly past
And I found myself alone
Surrounded by strangers I thought were my friends
I found myself further and further from my home, and I
Guess I lost my way
There were oh-so-many roads
I was living to run and running to live
Never worried about paying or even how much I owed
Moving eight miles a minute for months at a time
Breaking all of the rules that would bend
I began to find myself searching
Searching for shelter again and again

Against the wind
A little something against the wind
I found myself seeking shelter against the wind

Well those drifter's days are past me now
I've got so much more to think about
Deadlines and commitments
What to leave in, what to leave out

Against the wind
I'm still runnin' against the wind
I'm older now but still runnin' against the wind
Well I'm older now and still runnin'
Against the wind
Against the wind
Against the wind

Still runnin' (against the wind)
I'm still runnin' against the wind
(Against the wind) I'm still runnin'
(Against the wind)
I'm still runnin' against the wind
(Against the wind) still runnin'
(Against the wind)runnin' against the wind, runnin' against the wind
(Against the wind) see the young man run
(Against the wind) watch the young man run
(Against the wind) watch the young man runnin'
(Against the wind) he'll be runnin' against the wind
(Against the wind) let the cowboys ride
(Against the wind) aah
(Against the wind) let the cowboys ride
(Against the wind) they'll be ridin' against the wind
(Against the wind) against the wind
(Against the wind) ridin' against the wind...

Bob Seger

[argonsagas]

Lorenzo that was one of the nicest things I have seen done on this forum for some time.

Indeed, Patti is a beautiful stranger to those who have never met her.
She has been stalwart for years, living through difficulties that would crush many and then doing it again.
She survived them all and remains here to attest to her own inner strength and deep faith, and to provide to all of us a living example of how strong the human spirit can be.

[rustybronco]

I've been away too long. Wishing you all the best Patti.

[grcamna2]

I'm hoping you have a very enjoyable Spring/Summer Patti.

[Peppermint Patti]

Hi Family!
Thanks for all the beautiful things you said. I am humbled. (And, that's a hard thing to do! Lol) Bob Seger has always been my favorite! Argonsas, that was deep! I feel everyone's love, and that keeps me strong. I hope all of you have a great, safe and fruitful summer. And, "Have some fun for me!!!"

[KGB]

Hi Patti,
Its been a long time, a very long time. I was saddened to hear of your health issues. I remember when we met many years ago at the Topsfield fair jewelry display It's great to put a name and face together! You're a powerful and strong willed person. Good qualities! As you said, some of us have been here 20+ years! I've been on and off here, a lot of off. There's people I look for, you being one
I loved your drag racing stories! And you and Dom having discussions !
So many memories, all good!
Take care and keep those positive vibes flowing!