I have a new laptop

I have a new laptop. I bought it today with my own money!! I've been saving for this for at least two years.

It's black, not my favorite color, but I can live with it. I'm so excited!

The laptop I had been using was really old. It had communication issues with its usb port and couldn't access the internet. It also was really shy, and would turn its monitor off after a while.

I'm liking this new laptop. I'm working on downloading open office so I can move my books here. I already installed e-sword. Mom says she's going to put Switched on Schoolhouse on here, so she and V. will have to use it sometimes for school, but beyond that it's mine!!!

V. says she's planning on saving her money and buying her a laptop so she can play her horse games. Well, that's her prerogative.

Here's a pic :

http://weshallmountupwithwings.blogspot.com/2011/04/goal-reached.html

Green Eyes chapter 8

Cynth pondered that for a while.

"So when are we leaving?" she finally asked.

"Oh," said Rynth, "Not until tomorrow morning, at least!"

Tante put them to bed - and by the time morning came around, the motherly old woman had everything they needed packed up and ready for them. They shouldered their packs and began the descent down the tree.

When they reached the ground, they paused only long enough to wave back at Tante, then started down the path.

"We've got a job to do," said Rynth, "A mission to perform. Let's do it!"

Cynth wished she shared her twin's eagerness - but everything had just happened way too fast - she still wasn't quite sure to make of it all.

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"I'd still like to know what is going on," said Cynth, deciding that it was finally time to voice her confusion.

"Have you told Cynth anything, Rynth?" asked Tante, reprovingly.

"It was to dangerous," said Rynth, "Ilothar's spies could be anywhere! I had to bring her here first."

"Well then," said Tante, "You have some explaining to do while I pack."

"Yes ma'am," said Rynth, then as Tante hobbled away, she turned to Cynth, and began to explain things.

"You and I are the twin daughters of Ine, who was a princess," she began, "When we were young, we lived in a palace with our mother and father. One day, Ilothar, our grandfather, the king's, prime minister, and most trusted advisor, revealed himself to be a traitor. Of the royal family, only you and myself were saved. You were sent to a ally beyond the thin spot, and I was brought here, to be raised by Tante. Unfortunately, when you were being sent through the thin spot, our ally's granddaughter, who was nearly your age, slipped here, and was captured by Ilothar's spies before we realized it."

There was a long pause.

"Now we are old enough to fight Ilothar, and rescue the girl," Rynth continued, "I pulled you back here, so our journey shall begin soon."

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"This is Tante," explained Rynth, "And yes, Tante, I was able to rescue Cynth today. Now we can rescue the girl who doesn't belong here."

"I thought..." said Tante, almost reprovingly, then threw up her hands. "Well," she said, "What's done's done, I'd better back you two for the trip." She looked Cynth up and down, and Cynth noticed that her eyes were gray.

"Aren't you going with us?" asked Rynth.

"No," said Tante, "These old bones wouldn't last the trip. I would try to find some one to send with you two, but I don't know of anyone who I can trust to take you." Then, after some thought, she added, "Besides, I don't think I would be able to make it down this tree again. My joints are just too stiff."

For the first time, Rynth looked unsure of herself, then she sucked in a deep breath.

"Well," she said, "Guess that means we'll go without you."

Green Eyes chapter 5

Cynth followed Rynth up the tree, marveling at the identical girl's quickness and agility. Suddenly, Rynth disappeared into a hole in the side of the very thick tree.

Then her head reappeared. "What's taking you so long?" she asked in an almost hissing whisper.

"I guess I'm not used to climbing trees," replied Cynth.

She did finally get to the hole, and, upon entering it, discovered that it led to a nice, cozy room. An oldish woman was stirring something over a stove.

"Rynth!" she exclaimed, looking up, "What are you... Cynth?"