Patticake's YT Train Tracker....Lori is on her way!!!

[Dan & Corinne]

Ooooo..... I was hoping we get Part 2 of the story.... Ok, will be waiting patiently!

Hugs Papi!!!

[YORKIEMOM2B2006]

Originally Posted by Papi

Hi my friends, here are the other paragraphs to make my post complete, though I doubt anyone can keep there eyes' open any longer, I imagine this maybe getting boring for some, and I apologize, there's a story I must tellto tell
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No, No, No, not finished.

Elaine's hospitalty was without end, over flowed if you will, as she now offer's her guest lunch, and out comes Lori, and Elaine's older daughter, Elaine herself with a large tray heaping full of sandwiches, I mean heaping friends, and all kinds of other appetizing goodie's, and drinks, the soft kind of course, I just couldn't get over the love, and caring for other's as exemplified by our warm and wonderful host Elaine, she's one very special, and dear lady who I will never forget either for opening her home to Lori, and Bre, making it possible for Papi to receive his Patticake, and this may sound repetitive but my dear friend Elaine I can never thank you enough, you will forever share a special place in my heart, and will alway's be recalled to mind in the the story, saga, the name of "Patticake of Concordalor"

Oh! you think it's finished, we reached the end, sorry there's more ?

Not only did I get to enjoy all eight furball's but there was an air show close by Elaine's house which her husband and young son were attending, well that air show had all types of World War II plane's, and were flying right over Elaine's, it was magnificent, what a day I was having, sometime later Elaine's husband Butch, son came home and I got to meet them, we hit it off well, talked for sometime, and he is quite a gentleman, also a Yorkie, animal lover, we talked extensively about a pet he had I believe for 14 year's, and loved dearly that passed away, and hope I don't embarrass him or Elaine but he also wears his heart on his sleeve, he welled up with tear's as he spoke so lovingly of his friend, and companion, Butch is just as sensitive as Elaine, he made me feel very comforatable at ease as he was able to share from his heart and I can see why they are a perfect husband and wife team, they both have a Yorkie Heart and Love, I just hope if he ever get's to read this, he won't be upset with me, though I must go on to say Butch really won me over when he asked me if I would like some home brewed coffee, well for one thing, I have only drank instant coffee now for year's, and hadn't had a coffee since early morning, well in about 10 minutes or so here comes Butch with cups, no not cups, huge coffee mugs, I mean extra huge, as I've never seen, like half the size of a pail, well was I happy camper, I could now make up for all the coffee I missed during the day, well when I went to drink the coffee, it was black, normally I use milk and sugar, and didn't want to impose on Butch's hospitality to ask for milk and sugar, so I decided I would be happy with what I had, well with my first sip, I was in for a surprise, the coffee was unexpectally excellent, delicious, if I could get coffee like that every morning, I would definitely be a black coffee drinker, Butch thank you for that excellent brew, if I could have, I would love to have taken you home with Patticake, make you my official coffee brewer, Mmmmm, I can smell and taste it now.

My friends I'm not finished, there so much more to tell you but Papi is what can I say written out, my two hunt and peck fingers can't do anymore walking, and besides my posterior is killing me, so with your permission I will be back tomorrow to finish my saga at the Patticake Train Station, (Elaine and Butch)

For now I will part by saying, this has to have been the most wonderful, happiest day I have had in years, without a doubt one of the most memorable, I sincerely thank each and everyone of you my friends who have taken part, given of your hearts to put Patticake into my life, giving a grateful Papi renewed joy, and happiness in living, thank you my friends, because of your kindness to this stranger. I am no longer saddened, depressed or lonely, you made a precious lovable Yorkie to be my companion.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, that's not nor will ever be sufficient enough to convey my deepest heartfelt appreciation for the love and compassion you have shown me, no never.

A truly grateful and humbled.

Papi

PS: stayed tuned for the next episode # 2 of the Patticake Train Station

I have to say I'm sorry I missed this post until today....alot on my mind......anyway...Papi. I love love love to read your words.....I did have to take breaks in reading this but not to relax. but to wipe tears away. till I got to the part about the coffee lol you should have asked for milk and sugar!
or Butch should have asked if you wanted some .....well I am glad you liked it black and I'm glad you enjoyed your day here.
I'm glad I got to meet you, you are a gem
love and hugs, Elaine

[Papi]

A very warm, and cordial Papi/Patticake day my dear friends, adoptees,

I would if I may like to begin by acknowledging all of your sincere, and encouarging thoughts in your post, and ask you forgive me for not replying to each and everyone, I am so happy to know you truly enjoy and accept in your hearts the saga of the Patticake Train, as all of you, I just can't hold back the tear's in just about every post I read, I just hope a day will come when the Patticake Train will lovingly be retired to the Choo Choo yard to live out it's natural day's reveling in the memories of her long journey from the heartland of the U.S.A Kansas, safe guarding her precious cargo to the beautiful mountains, farms and rolling hill's of Pennsylvania, and final destination, station, Reading, Pennsylvania

Our Patticake Train can now live out her Golden year's, proudly holding her stack high, bellowing, and whistling out her memoir's for all the world to hear, and her legacy of courage, self sacrifice, and love to all would be, "I know I can" - "I know I can" - "I know I can" - "I did it" - "I accomplished my mission"

Ahhh at last Papi can return to some form of normality, be able to reply to post, and perhaps the tears will not come so frequently, yet I must confess, I have an ulterior motive my friends, I will now cut my Kleenx bill in half

Oh! I'm sorry my friends, I do tend to get carried away at time's, this is supposed to be the 3rd episode of Patticake Station #3

C'mon, get on with it Pappi plezzzzzzze

My friends please return with me once again to Saturday, June 2, 2007 and for those who have not familiarized themselve's with Patticake Station #1, #2this is final destination of the Paticake Station we have been through episodes #1 and #2 where we left off I believe with Butch's home brewed coffee, Mmmmmm, smell it, Ahhhhh I do.

It's was a whole week yesterday, Saturday that the Patticake Train arrived with it's precious cargo, and some of the details are sadly becoming somewhat clouded, it was a truly wonderful, happy, fun filled day with warm conversation, and interaction with the friends and all the precious furballs, what does stand out in my mind is I held Patticake in my arms as much as possible through the day, hopefully so we might bond befor her trip back to Jersey with me, well to be honest with you, Patticake wasn't that pleased with Papi, I remember anytime Lori or Bre went into house or were out of Patticake's sight, she fought vigorously to jump from my arms, and cried a weird sort of bark, it wasn't yelping nor barking per se, Lori called it a screeching, unless you heard it, kind of difficult for one to imagine but she definitely made it known she was dependant on, loved Lori and Bre, of course I'm now feeling kind of bad for Patticake, thinking I was going to be the ogre who was going to separate her from those she loved, and quite comfortable with, including her traveling companions Kodi and Dasiey Mae, yes, Papi was a little hurt, disappointed, yet understood, I became very apprehensive as to the outcome at day's end and time to leave but wouldn't worry about it now, I was enjoying myself so much, and the company of the dear friends, I would let nature and love prevail, take it's course.

If I may I would like to mention a dear and special young lady, Elaine's daughter whom I will call "T" out of respect to Elaine, and her daughter's privacy, this young lady coudn't have done more to make Papi comfortable or feel at home as she did me, in fact she made me feel like royalty, she ran in and out a number of times to get Papi a glass of water, and periodically through day was attentive to any need I might have, for instance went to my car brought my camera bag in, and a few other trips for some things I can't recall now, not that I couldn't do these things myself, Papi ain't that ole I still can't get over how courteous, respectful "T" was to me, I guess age does have it's rewards at time's, and it does my heart good to see this quality come to the fore in this fine young teenager, with a warm and giving heart, where the credit obviously must go to her parents nurturing and up bringing as she most assuredly is a reflection of the same sensitive, compassionate heart as her Mom and Dad, Elaine, Butch you raised a raised a wonderful, you must be very proud, I know I would be, so much so I would have taken her home also along with Butch if no one was looking, not only would I have my own personal coffee brewer but someone to serve it also, wouldn't life be grand and yes, I could have used a sandwich maker Elaine, (smile)

I had bettter move along here, as it's now late afternoon, and I discussed with Lori as to what time she would be leaving, she had planned on 6:00 pm and I decided I would leave when she did, this way I wouldn't have to drive in the dark, well you guessed it, 6:00 o'clock came and went, there was so much going on, the children playing, playng with the babies, and just wonderful warm conversation among our selve's we all forgot the time, then at some point I noticed Lori and "T" were not there, kind of out of the corner of my eye, not really digesting it in my mind what was going on at the moment, I think I saw "T' carry my camera bag to car, it now dawned on me Lori and "T" were preparing, loading up Lori's car, I thought just her car but surprise, surprise they also packed my car, you ask just how much packing was there for Pappi, after all it wasn't as if he packed to trek across the country as Lori and Bre did, he only had a camera bag, yes true but still my car was packed with gifts Patticake had received from everyone,so many one would have thought it was all the year's holiday gifts for Patticake rolled into one, also Lori had un beknown to me, given us a carrier also to transport Patticake back to Jersey for safety sake, that also Lori and "T" secured in my front seat with the seat belt, my friends Papi never lifted a finger, ashamedly to carry anything to my car, all I had to do was get in car and drive away, with my Patticake, for shame, for shame, my friends you must believe me if I had known, I would have helped at least in the capacity of supervision, I was alway's great at supervising, ask anyone who know's me, only kidding my friends, I'm not afraid of work, I love it so much, I could sit and watch it all day, Oh, Ok, maybe not so amusing after all.

Oh befor I forget I would like to mention that Patticake wasn't the only one to receive gifts, dear Elaine happens to be very artistic and creative besides being a gracious hostess, and she gave Pappi a beautiful miniature Yorkie, she handcrafted out of clay. and very detailed, it was truly a work of art, and can now add "artiste" to her portfolio, I can't express how very pleased and grateful I am, for me I thought I just aquired a precious collectors piece, it's beautiful, and will give it a prominent place of honor, for all to see, thank you Elaine for such a heart warming gift, actually Patticake and I feel we received the greatest gift in each other, and some what embarrasingley uncomfortable being showered with such an abundance, thank you Elaine. Lori and Joan for your loving kindness, I love that little Yorkie Elaine, thank you very much.

Well my friends, lets move the clock ahead to approximately, 7:30 / 7:45 pm of Saturday, June 2, 2007, cars are all packed , the children and I said our goodbye's exchanging hugs and kisses, I was saddened as during the day, and now with there hugs, more like a warm queeze, I knew these children as young as they were, truly cared about Pappi, you know how you can tell when someone likes you or their being sincere ? well these beautiful children left no doubt in my mind, I felt an emptiness within me, as if I was abandoning them, is that not crazy, I only met them that day, spent a few hours with them, yet I will remember them fondly in joyful association with the Pattiicake Train Station, Elaine please give those little ones a hug from Papi and Patticake, please relate to them what Papi has printed here, thank you my dear friend.


I will immediately be posting the rest of Patticake Station #3 only one more paragraph.

Thank you for your patience with me.

Papi & Patticake

[Papi]

My friends, I'm sorry for this inconvenience.

Here we are, it's that moment, a very difficult and uncomfortable feeling having to depart, saying goodbye to those with whom you had shared a very special day, true we met on the internet, strangers from YorkieTalk, yet after such warm and friendly fellowship, by day's end, I don't believe a one of us felt as a stranger, how could one when you were enveloped with generosity, kindness and encircled by love, yes my friends, it was all that and more, I never wanted to see this day end, I felt as if we had known one another a lifetime, we are now all gathered on the front lawn, Lori, Bre, Elaine, Butch and "T", Lori's car door is open, her precious Kodi and Daisey Mae all tucked in their respective seats, it was then I noticed there didn't appear to be much room left in Lori's car, it was packed beyond being packed, the only space I saw left was the driver's seat, I think it was Daisey Mae who had a car seat on passenger side, and one empty seat in back, I believe Bre and Kodi were going to share, and mind you they would not have Patticake taking up more room on return trip which led me to think how truly diificult, how tedious a task, how much hard work Lori and Bre had to contend with all the way from Nebraska, the inconvenience at the end of each day to carry there suit cases in, then again each morning, and as if that wasn't enough, they had to do the same with three Yorkie's, also take them for their potty calls, then what about all the hours of driving, the traffic, the stress of driving thousands of miles, with the responsibilty for her own and daughter's welfare and safe return home, and not to forget her precious babie's, yes, it was looking into Lori's packed car that all these thoughts flooded in, I fully recognized, appreciated deeply how selfless Lori truly is, the fullness of her heart and love she show's and extends to others, even a one time stranger, Papi, not that I didn't know all this befor, I reiterate, peering into the car gave me cause to reflect, search deeply into my mind and heart on just how great a sacrifice of love, Lori, and Bre made in behalf of Papi and Patticake which leads me to a quote most of you may be familiar with, " What greater love does any man/woman have, than to lay down their life in behalf of another" no Lori, Bre did not lay down their lives literally, though in retrospect, spiritually they did, how can my mere thank you, my appreciation ever do justice, suffice in the wake of such love, I can only say for sure, I am sincerely humbled Lori by your selfless act of love, and perhaps as I did in honor of Patti, Dan & Corinne, and Connie, I added your name as you know, I think you do, to the now official name Patticake of Concordalor, what other way could I possibly thank you for the love you have shown me other than you will alway's be remembered in the name along with the other four friends, as a matter of fact all of the Yorkie family who have supported, been with you and I from the beginning, and when you the friends or I relate the story of Papi & Patticake, please remember it's my thank you, my appreciation, my heartfelt gratitude for all you have done, given us, Papi & Patticake

Oh, my friends I thought I was going to complete this tonight, I'm sorry going to have to disappoint you again, I'm again beyond the limit of 10,000 charactors, please forgive me but it appears we're going to have another episode, Patticake Station #4, if it's any consolation, I believe it will only be another 4 or 5 short paragraphs, please don't hold me to that as I have truly become a YorkieTalk Yakker.

Papi & P atticake

Another pic pf Papi & patticake just a wee bit difference.

[YorkieShadow]

Once again. Papi I was so happy to see you had posted, I loved reading your story. and loved the pictures of you and Patticake. what a kiss huh. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.

[Ozzie'sperson]

OH Papi ... what a lovely story! And that picture just melted my heart. I put a copy of it on my monitor because it makes me .

Thank you SO much for bringing such a wonderful start to my day.
But you MUST stop apologizing. Even the greatest of writers wrote in installments. (Charles Dickens for example. People would literally swim out to meet the boats carrying the next chapters of some of his books.) Now you wouldn't want to decry the virtues of the serial novel, would you?

[RMKC]

Soo great to hear from you sweet Papi, you are such a Gentleman and an awsome Storyteller, cant wait for the next part

[Monday]

Wow, Papi, you knock me off my feet each time you make a post. could Kleenex's stock be rising any higher? Tears of happiness though ....
You and Patticake must be settled in so nicely by now. The weather is getting so nice and you & Patticake must be enjoying the sunshine. This is a good thing.
Keep us posted, enjoy your baby and please know that your gratitude has reached all of us in so many ways.
Yes, Lori and Bre are heroes .... gotta love them.
Bless your heart!
Debbie and the gang here

[patty58]

Papi, Papi, you have such a way with words. You make me feel like I was right there looking over your shoulder. I wonder what you did for a living...a teacher perhaps. But I know what you should do now.. play with Patticake and write stories for all of us to enjoy at YT....or write a column for a local paper....or maybe short stories. When I write something it comes out flat and boring but you bring stories alive. what a wonderful, caring man you are. Your children and grandchildren are the luckiest. I am just glad you have let me and the other YTers into your life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Patty

[daisy mae06]

OMG Papi Now I need more kleenx. You truely have a way with words. I told Bre that we will call you today before I go to work so be looking for that call.
We love you Papi And Patti Cake

[YORKIEMOM2B2006]

Papi, ever thought baout writing a book? I bet it would be a best seller
my tissue box sure is getting a workout.......
That picture of you kissing Patticake is beautiful, I will print that, frame it, and hang it on my wall and be proud to have met you.
we arent that far away, I'm sure we will see each other again, I would love that......
love and hugs to you dear Papi,
Elaine

[celstu1]

Very adorable! Papi, you are one LUCKY guy! Im looking forward to the end of the saga and how things are going with you & Patticake now!

[YorkieShadow]

One more Pictures papi. With this thread being so big, I dont even think you saw the other pictures. lol.But I enjoyed making them.

[CO_yorkie_momma]

I am sitting here reading Papi's story with tears running down my eyes again. I am at work and sneaking peaks and people keep coming up to talk to me and I swear they think I am unstable these days. One minute I am fine and the next, I am sitting there looking like a big baby with eyes all swollen. This has been going on every since Papi's first post. Maybe I should read these while I am at home where I can tear up as much as I want to without worrying who is going to come up to me looking so sad and pathetic. LOL........They probably think I am having problems at home or something and feel sorry for me crying all the time

[margaritaville]

Papi, what a great picture.