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Christine sounds like a hoot. (Yes, we say that in the south, and yes, it's a good thing.)
Bring on more!
Christine knew what was important to her, and covered her bases, keeping plenty on hand.
Love the Christine stories Jay! To quote Queen of Ass, "Bring on more!"
3T
That's a great story.
Canny pack of endless string.
Rapunzel of twine.
Holy crap.
That just came out like a Haiku.
I have to take a break from that, apparently.
As always, Jay, you spin a good yarn (or twine).
And the fact that it's true makes it much more special.
Thanks for the "feel good" minutes of my day.
Amazing tale. Loved the fact that you were sweating over the string, making your own assumptions.
Makes you wonder who is really the idiot here. I was worshiping the string, while Christine had already taken common sense precautions.
Well, being as I have a ~25 IQ when it comes to remembering birthdays, I *seriously* appreciate Christine's talent. However, I'm still not ready to trade in for my glorious shoe-tying abilities. 
ANd I really like this series, BTW...
I think it would be accurate to say that we never really understand one another as much as we might think we should.
Cal
How hilarious! I wonder if she collected the string herself or some forward thinking person loaded the fanny pack with string anticipating the same emergency as you.
The story reminded me of my friend's daughter Lydia. She had a little stuffed Tweety Bird, "Birdie" who she had to have to sleep. She would hold on to his little tail and suck her thumb. This continued for years and Birdie slowly but surely disintegrated until he was just a shell....and then he was just pieces....and then he was finally gone. Thankfully she is over the devastation now.
Like Christine, I can't help but take "extras" of such important things when I'm travelling to strange, new places. You gotta have back-ups, just in case!
I'm enjoying the Christine Series, Jay.
I find the stories of Christine both difficult to read and highly enjoyable. It's almost painful imagining you dealing with her. You amaze me with your patience!
Never saw that ending coming. Great tale. The only dates I can remember any more are my anniversary and Grasshopper's birthday (Halloween, easy). Maverick's the week before mine but I always screw up the year. I'll get it one of these days.
Christine's world is surly much more amazing than ours. I'd place money that she's as happy if not happier than most of the people in the world. Again, you scored a hit with your writing. I wanta be just like you when I grow up 
I love your stories of Christine. I marvel at your patience and sense of humor about it all.
i enjoy your christine stories so much, they are always chocked full of insight and laughs
You write that so well. Every little detail is so interesting that I feel I'm watching it happen.
I love your stories, you are a very talented writer and I get caught up in what you say feeling like I was there. Glad to know that there were many Strings to keep Christine company, that surely takes the pressure off!
If only more people were so easily pleased and entertained, it would really help with the xmas shopping. This year everyones getting the latest sony playstring
Oh, that's one of the best stories yet!
Christine is a joy. She drives me absolutely crazy of course, but I can't help but love her. She is by times the happiest, and by times the saddest, person on earth. Either way, it's an enormous responsibility to either keep the momentum going or dam the tears!
llaughing with tears in my eyes.
christine sounds like a wonderful young woman. it's amazing how a little piece of string can mean so much to someone, it's what she sees in her world, you've done a lovely story for her.
love em christine stories, they always make me smile at the simplicities of life we forget to enjoy. i have one question tho... what is a "fanny pack"? being raised in NZ, hence like an Aussie, "fanny" holds a completely different meaning...
i love posts on christine
her gift is amazing.
i do believe i am beginning to crazily adore your christine
Honestly, by you being entrusted as the holder of The String, that makes you a candidate for Sainthood. Joking aside, the gesture meant alot; but you already know that.
My son had a stuffed buffalo named Jack. Jack kept away the nightmares and went everywhere with him. One day, Jack disappeared. I tore apart the house looking for him but couldn't find him, and after several days, out of sheer desperation (because he couldn't sleep without Jack) I drove 150 miles EACH WAY to get another stuffed buffalo from the same place we'd aquired Jack.
I put the replacement under Gavin's pillow, and he was promptly named "New Jack" -- how he could tell the difference, I don't know. I couldn't.
Three weeks later, I found Old Jack in a place I know I'd looked in several times.
I suppose he was out hunting nightmares. I don't have any better explanation. And both Jacks STILL reside in Gav's room and it's been 14 years.
I think I would have preferred a predilection for string.
Your Christine stories are totally compelling...
More Please!!
I loved this post.
String, string and more string!
Who'd have thought she would have extras
Christine, what an amazing existence. Always love these stories about her.
By the way, love your new profile photo. What's up with all the bruises on your legs? You poor thing!
I was hardcore on the ballet
Actually, I still look like that
a) I am a rough-and-tumble girl
b) my skin is so sensitive that if you even look at me wrong, I bruise
Great post
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stumbled by because you gave Neil a comment right after mine.... Do you work with the mentally challenged? I just skimmed over the fanny pack story on Christine... wanna be friends?
Currently, no. I took a degree in psychology and intended to pursue a career in social work. To that end, I have volunteered with the aged, the mentally challenged, sick children, suicide hotlines, etc. But career wise, no, I do not currently work in the field...which doesn't mean I am without plenty more stories!
ah, sounds like someone i would LOVE to know ... i dont know enough truly interesting people like this ... and i once worked around the mentally ill ...
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