Birthday Memorial - Java Jive

[mahmoo]

I think this deserves it's own thread. Let's put everything to do with it here. Thanks ncnative for designing the memorial for Nancy and to Sleuthy for volunteering to photograph it.

[Topsail Girl]

Yikes I just posted to NCNative on the other thread - I'll C&P to here if I can.

[Topsail Girl]

Hey NCNative, We need someone to speak for Nancy. I'll be here for a while longer so let me know if you hear from her and if she is ok with doing a short interview on Monday. If she isn't then we'll have to find someone or I'll do it under strict circumstances that I'll make sure Amanda and Ed adhere to. Thank you so much for all you have done so far. If you decide you want to get involved with another case please PM me - I/We could use your help in the Michelle Young case with upcoming events :-)

[Topsail Girl]

Thanks Mahmoo

[mahmoo]

It's okay Topsail.....just got it up. Thank to you as well for getting the media lined up.

[Topsail Girl]

Love your cow BTW.... No prob on the media. Just need someone to speak for Nancy now. Think I can convince Brad or his mommy??? Jason Young all over again - PUKE

[EntreNous]

You guys are amazing!!!
:blowkiss:

[ncnative]

I don't know how to contact Nancy's friends. I didn't know her. I only wanted to do this memorial, and it all started with wanting to put a wreath in the median behind Nancy's home. I decided that is would be stolen or vandalized, so one thing led to another and I ended up decorating Java Jive for her birthday memorial.

We need photos of Nancy, esp. a 5x7 framed for the niche on the fireplace wall at JJ. The owner wants her photo there. And candid shots are needed, and I will send them, with the guestbook/memories and the children's drawings to Nancy's family after this is over. I hope JJ will keep it on through Tuesday, though.

I am too shy to be there as a spokesperson, and will be at home! I'm only good at the "putting together" part. Plus, I walk with a cane and have a new total knee replacement, so do not want to be in a tiny place trying to walk among people.

I've got lots to do, so see my posts on the WS regular Nancy Cooper threads for details.

[Topsail Girl]

NCNative we should get someone to speak for Nancy. I totally understand your reasons for not wanting to do it. The other thread suggested Mom to 3 or Sleuthy Gal so if they will not do it I will. I'm (unfortunately) used to talking to the media because of Michelle Young but I'm also VERY PICKY about what I will answer and what I will not.

[ncnative]

Topsail, can you be on alert to do this interview? I don't hear from DD, so far. You may ask anyone you feel will be a good spokesperson, or better yet, do it yourself, since you've had experience! Y'all get together and decide. I'm just the decorator! Ha. And, I'm not a real decorator. I just play one at the Java Jive, on Sunday and Monday. Then I hide at home and let it all happen.

[Topsail Girl]

Topsail, can you be on alert to do this interview? I don't hear from DD, so far. You may ask anyone you feel will be a good spokesperson, or better yet, do it yourself, since you've had experience! Y'all get together and decide. I'm just the decorator! Ha. And, I'm not a real decorator. I just play one at the Java Jive, on Sunday and Monday. Then I hide at home and let it all happen.

I can do it - but I really hope we can find someone who KNOWS Nancy to speak. If not - I'll do it. Keep trying DD - she may answer you tomorrow. I'll PM you my phone number. Even if it's Monday before she answers - call me and I'll meet up with her. Hopefully one of her friends will catch wind of the JJ memorial before Monday and will show up. I know I'll be there at 3:30 so if it comes to it I'll speak. Just keep trying DD if you can.

[reddress58]

Topsail, can you be on alert to do this interview? I don't hear from DD, so far. You may ask anyone you feel will be a good spokesperson, or better yet, do it yourself, since you've had experience! Y'all get together and decide. I'm just the decorator! Ha. And, I'm not a real decorator. I just play one at the Java Jive, on Sunday and Monday. Then I hide at home and let it all happen.
NCN, I, too have just posted on the other thread that I think if DD, you, Momto3 can't/don't want to do it, SleuthyGal would be awesome. Since that post, I discovered that Topsail has experience with this. She, too, would be a good candidate. SG is so articulate...I've met her. I think she'd be a great representative for WS.

[ncnative]

Anyone who wants to be there at 4 PM to speak to the TV folks? I know one that's going to do it if no one else does. How about others? Several are more interesting. Mom to 3 Kids? Where's your little self? How about you? Sleuthy? I tried to contact DDuncan, but don't really have a clue how to contact Nancy's friends. I did not know Nancy. Remember, I'm just the JJ "decorator" who runs from cameras!

[ncnative]

All of you go. They'll be happy to hear from all of you. Anyone but ME. I'd trip over my cane, dislocate my nice new chrome/cobalt and plastic knee, and disgrace everyone.

[reddress58]

All of you go. They'll be happy to hear from all of you. Anyone but ME. I'd trip over my cane, dislocate my nice new chrome/cobalt and plastic knee, and disgrace everyone.
Me too! I'm a bumbling idiot in front of a camera!

[Topsail Girl]

We still have a while. I will be there on Monday because Amanda Lamb wants me to do an interview about how Michelle Young and Nancy's case are similar. She's going to focus on NANCY but it will fit into a special she is doing. If no one shows up I'll do the interview. Does anyone know how to reach JA?? Nancy's parents?? I have no clue.

[reddress58]

We still have a while. I will be there on Monday because Amanda Lamb wants me to do an interview about how Michelle Young and Nancy's case are similar. She's going to focus on NANCY but it will fit into a special she is doing. If no one shows up I'll do the interview. Does anyone know how to reach JA?? Nancy's parents?? I have no clue.
Topsail, I know JA's address. That's about it. PM me if you need that. Haven't even looked in up in the phone book yet.

[reddress58]

We still have a while. I will be there on Monday because Amanda Lamb wants me to do an interview about how Michelle Young and Nancy's case are similar. She's going to focus on NANCY but it will fit into a special she is doing. If no one shows up I'll do the interview. Does anyone know how to reach JA?? Nancy's parents?? I have no clue.
To add to: my gut feeling is that NC's friends will want to lay low right now. May also have been instructed to do so by LE since they filed affidavits. I hope not, but we'll see.

[SleuthyGal]

I suspect all the friends are trying to keep things quiet as well. Active investigation, LE may have asked for them to, or maybe they just want to lay low for their own peace of mind.

[Topsail Girl]

To add to: my gut feeling is that NC's friends will want to lay low right now. May also have been instructed to do so by LE since they filed affidavits. I hope not, but we'll see.


Yes a very good possibility. In that case we need to make sure they and the family know that we have not forgotten Nancy even if they can't speak for her at this point in the investigation.....WE can still be there.

[RoughlyCollie]

NCnative you are amazing.:clap:

[mahmoo]

I'm sure her friends will lie low and I don't blame them....kinda hope they do make it to JJ though even if it's anonymously.

As far as who is going to step up and give an interview......I really, really hope that all you WS's would step up even if it's only a few words.....any publicity for this case is better than no publicity and ya'll are pretty knowledgeable about the case.......even though there isn't any new info :confused:

[jmflu]

I'm sure her friends will lie low and I don't blame them....kinda hope they do make it to JJ though even if it's anonymously.

As far as who is going to step up and give an interview......I really, really hope that all you WS's would step up even if it's only a few words.....any publicity for this case is better than no publicity and ya'll are pretty knowledgeable about the case.......even though there isn't any new info :confused:

I don't know that all of us stepping up WOULD be better than no publicity... but one person who is knowledgable, well-spoken, and comfortable in front of the camera certainly would be wonderful!

[mahmoo]

I don't know that all of us stepping up WOULD be better than no publicity... but one person who is knowledgable, well-spoken, and comfortable in front of the camera certainly would be wonderful!

Sorry....I got a little overly excited. I'm glad I don't have to pick who it's gonna be.

[ncnative]

Yes, Reddress. The more I think about it, the more I think that Nancy's friends have probably had enough publicity, have been told to stay out of the media, etc. You Websleuths will come up with someone (of you all) who is well-spoken. Topsail Girl has already said that she's going to be there and Amanda Lamb is going to be speaking to her anyway. TG said she would do it, and has done it before. TG is the one who has "connections" with the TV media anyway.

I don't know about newspaper folks.

Anyway, the main thing is, JJ was so good about hosting the searchers when Nancy was "missing", there was talk of my putting a wreath outside Brad's back area, in the median, but then we thought that would not be good, due to vandals,etc....which led to this Birthday Memorial at the JJ, because Nancy loved the place, it even has a smoothie named after little Bella. The JJ is between Nancy's home and the children's preschool, and across from the lake with the jogging path. The JJ is a place that brings the community together for good cause, for friendship and good coffee. Nancy's spirit filled the JJ when she was alive, and we Websleuths, friends and neighbors are here to keep her spirit alive for her birthday memorial celebration, lest no one forget that her killer has not been arrested.

It seems that after a very tragic and public thing like Nancy's murder, things quiet down for a while. Since her death there has been Katie's birthday and now Nancy's. We can all raise a little positive energy for Nancy and celebrate her birthday on Monday. We plan to share it with her family, through sending them the guest book and children's drawings.

How does that sound for ideas of what to say? You can probably do better than I did. I'm tired.

[jmflu]

Yes, Reddress. The more I think about it, the more I think that Nancy's friends have probably had enough publicity, have been told to stay out of the media, etc. You Websleuths will come up with someone (of you all) who is well-spoken. Topsail Girl has already said that she's going to be there and Amanda Lamb is going to be speaking to her anyway. TG said she would do it, and has done it before. TG is the one who has "connections" with the TV media anyway.

I don't know about newspaper folks.

Anyway, the main thing is, JJ was so good about hosting the searchers when Nancy was "missing", there was talk of my putting a wreath outside Brad's back area, in the median, but then we thought that would not be good, due to vandals,etc....which led to this Birthday Memorial at the JJ, because Nancy loved the place, it even has a smoothie named after little Bella. The JJ is between Nancy's home and the children's preschool, and across from the lake with the jogging path. The JJ is a place that brings the community together for good cause, for friendship and good coffee. Nancy's spirit filled the JJ when she was alive, and we Websleuths, friends and neighbors are here to keep her spirit alive for her birthday memorial celebration, lest no one forget that her killer has not been arrested.

It seems that after a very tragic and public thing like Nancy's murder, things quiet down for a while. Since her death there has been Katie's birthday and now Nancy's. We can all raise a little positive energy for Nancy and celebrate her birthday on Monday. We plan to share it with her family, through sending them the guest book and children's drawings.

How does that sound for ideas of what to say? You can probably do better than I did. I'm tired.

That's beautiful.

[mahmoo]

nc.....I'm not being partial here (promise) but what you just posted sounds like a good opening into the story.

[reddress58]

Yes, Reddress. The more I think about it, the more I think that Nancy's friends have probably had enough publicity, have been told to stay out of the media, etc. You Websleuths will come up with someone (of you all) who is well-spoken. Topsail Girl has already said that she's going to be there and Amanda Lamb is going to be speaking to her anyway. TG said she would do it, and has done it before. TG is the one who has "connections" with the TV media anyway.

I don't know about newspaper folks.

Anyway, the main thing is, JJ was so good about hosting the searchers when Nancy was "missing", there was talk of my putting a wreath outside Brad's back area, in the median, but then we thought that would not be good, due to vandals,etc....which led to this Birthday Memorial at the JJ, because Nancy loved the place, it even has a smoothie named after little Bella. The JJ is between Nancy's home and the children's preschool, and across from the lake with the jogging path. The JJ is a place that brings the community together for good cause, for friendship and good coffee. Nancy's spirit filled the JJ when she was alive, and we Websleuths, friends and neighbors are here to keep her spirit alive for her birthday memorial celebration, lest no one forget that her killer has not been arrested.

It seems that after a very tragic and public thing like Nancy's murder, things quiet down for a while. Since her death there has been Katie's birthday and now Nancy's. We can all raise a little positive energy for Nancy and celebrate her birthday on Monday. We plan to share it with her family, through sending them the guest book and children's drawings.

How does that sound for ideas of what to say? You can probably do better than I did. I'm tired.
You've done your part and you've been wonderful! Don't second guess any decisions you've made. Going to JJ's was the PERFECT alternative to putting the wreath closer to NC's home. We all will take over from here. Sleep tight! (pm me if you need any help tomorrow)

[SleuthyGal]

Here-here! Beautifully said!

I will stop in tomorrow afternoon and take some pictures and then post them/make them available tomorrow evening.

[momto3kids]

Anyone who wants to be there at 4 PM to speak to the TV folks? I know one that's going to do it if no one else does. How about others? Several are more interesting. :bang:Sleuthy? I tried to contact DDuncan, but don't really have a clue how to contact Nancy's friends. I did not know Nancy. Remember, I'm just the JJ "decorator" who runs from cameras!

NCN...I just got on to read about the memorial. These last 2 days I have been straight out.

I will be home all day tomorrow and can get in touch with you for anything you might need help with. Just pm me and let me know.

Pictures? Did you get any?

I spoke to JA today and mentioned the memorial at JJ. I didn't go into detail with her since I didn't have the exact details when I spoke to her.

[SleuthyGal]

MOM! That's great news that you got in touch w/JA! Hopefully the word will get around their circle.

[reddress58]

NCN...I just got on to read about the memorial. These last 2 days I have been straight out.

I will be home all day tomorrow and can get in touch with you for anything you might need help with. Just pm me and let me know.

Pictures? Did you get any?

I spoke to JA today and mentioned the memorial at JJ. I didn't go into detail with her since I didn't have the exact details when I spoke to her.
Mom! Please encourage her to participate! We will stand by any requests she makes as far as questions concerning the case. Remind her that this is about Nancy and a celebration of her life. Maybe JA can suggest a spokesperson among NC's group of friends if she is not comfortable (or legally able) to speak.

[momto3kids]

MOM! That's great news that you got in touch w/JA! Hopefully the word will get around their circle.

SG...since I didn't have exact details at the time I spoke to her I gave her a general idea of what was planned. I did tell her it would be at JJ. I called to ask her to confirm NC B-Day since NCN had wanted to make sure it was the correct date.

[reddress58]

Mom! Please encourage her to participate! We will stand by any requests she makes as far as questions concerning the case. Remind her that this is about Nancy and a celebration of her life. Maybe JA can suggest a spokesperson among NC's group of friends if she is not comfortable (or legally able) to speak.
....however, to qualify, I still think it is more impressionable to have a WS representative do the media interview. We (more specifially NCN) initiated this; and it's really all about a community supporting one of their own. I still vote we invite NC's friends but not pressure them to speak. But if they feel compelled, all the better!!

[momto3kids]

Mom! Please encourage her to participate! We will stand by any requests she makes as far as questions concerning the case. Remind her that this is about Nancy and a celebration of her life. Maybe JA can suggest a spokesperson among NC's group of friends if she is not comfortable (or legally able) to speak.
I promise, I will call her tomorrow, that's the most I can do.
This is the reason on the other thread I asked for a synopsis so I know what to tell her.

Also, this is going to be a very rough time for her and all of NC friends. I do not know if they are going to want to be present if media is there, especially since the affidavits have been made public.

Please understand she was apprehensive when I called, but I told her who I was and where I lived and allowed my number to show up on caller ID.

I will try is all I can do, with respect to her feelings, and not make her uncomfortable at all. That is the last thing I want to do.

[reddress58]

I promise, I will call her tomorrow, that's the most I can do.
This is the reason on the other thread I asked for a synopsis so I know what to tell her.

Also, this is going to be a very rough time for her and all of NC friends. I do not know if they are going to want to be present if media is there, especially since the affidavits have been made public.

Please understand she was apprehensive when I called, but I told her who I was and where I lived and allowed my number to show up on caller ID.

I will try is all I can do, with respect to her feelings, and not make her uncomfortable at all. That is the last thing I want to do.
You are so brave...and compassionate. Thank you for sticking your neck out and calling her.

[momto3kids]

....however, to qualify, I still think it is more impressionable to have a WS representative do the media interview. We (more specifially NCN) initiated this; and it's really all about a community supporting one of their own. I still vote we invite NC's friends but not pressure them to speak. But if they feel compelled, all the better!!

I agree someone from WS needs to speak. It will show the public WS represents the victims who no longer have a voice and not a forum for gossip.

Did MSNBC ever report on this crime?

[wirehair]

Ya'll are such a great group of people. I hope I will finally get to participate in a "meet-up" soon. Thanks to NC native for making the wreath and putting all of the other plans together. MT3K.. I really admire your spunk.

[reddress58]

Ya'll are such a great group of people. I hope I will finally get to participate in a "meet-up" soon. Thanks to NC native for making the wreath and putting all of the other plans together. MT3K.. I really admire your spunk.
I second this about both these posters! Amen! (and goodnight)

[momto3kids]

You are so brave...and compassionate. Thank you for sticking your neck out and calling her.
There is a scum bag out there who is still able to eat, sleep and enjoy daily life, but took that away from Nancy....

It is people like us to speak up for her since she has no voice any longer. I am only 1 person, just like you and each person on WS who needs to be her voice now.

I think we are all doing a damn good job so far!

[momto3kids]

Ya'll are such a great group of people. I hope I will finally get to participate in a "meet-up" soon. Thanks to NC native for making the wreath and putting all of the other plans together. MT3K.. I really admire your spunk.
Thank You WH.

On a daily basis I am reminded of NC...driving Lochmere Drive, going to HT, having kids friends here who helped search for NC or someone who lives close to NC friends, getting an email from LTF, etc. I am surrounded with it and it keeps it alive for me.

Spunk? Yes. Some call it different, but I like spunk...:crazy:

[Claycat]

It's so good you are doing this! Blessings on you all!

[DogWood]

I agree someone from WS needs to speak. It will show the public WS represents the victims who no longer have a voice and not a forum for gossip.

Did MSNBC ever report on this crime?

Here are two that I've seen.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25723445/

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/25732503/

[momto3kids]

Here are two that I've seen.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25723445/

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/25732503/
Thank You DW for the links.

I saw this sentence by msnbc that I had not seen before....but it could be I just missed it.

The police did take boxes and bags of evidence out of the Cooper home, all needing to be processed to see if such evidence has any relevance to Nancy Cooper’s death.

I will probably take this over to the other thread because it is not about the the Birthday Memorial.

[SleuthyGal]

I got a (very short) response back from DD. She said she's out-of-town and maybe JA could spread the word.

That was it.

[ncnative]

HI. I just finished at JJ. I am beat. I did the best I could. I even bought "fake" flowers, lots of balloons, a real plant, etc. I'll just keep them when it's done, and use the things for other purposes. I hope you all don't think it's tacky.

Hope you Websleuths will be there, even if you don't tell that you are one. The owner, Sherry, wants lots of people to show up for the news folks, just to have a visible showing for Nancy. You don't have to say anything unless you choose.

I did initiate the decorating part of this memorial birthday celebration, but others thought of things like press coverage and the like.

WE STILL DON'T HAVE ANY PHOTOS. JUST ONE good one would do. Does anyone know how to print one off a website and I could frame it? I left some smaller frames there, empty.

I'm also going to make two door posters, maybe about 12x15", because my little dry erase board with Nancy's name doesn't show up well. Everyone thinks there is a kid's birthday party coming up!

I finally got folks to sign the guest book by tying a big balloon on the table leg. Hopefully more kids will draw pictures. Not many were. I drew one! Ha ha. It's the swimming pool pic. You guys draw one too. ANything!!

PHOTOS!!

Uhmm, I don't think I"ll be getting into the party scene as far as decorating for a death/birthday again.

If anyone came by the JJ BEFORE 12:30 PM today, Sunday, well, I wasn't finished til then. So you would have seen the unfinished deal.

Sigh. I wish I WERE a decorator. It looks mom-ish, I guess. NEED PHOTOS.

[Jess]

I just sent an e-mail to the Edmonton local radio station that has been most on top of this case. Hopefully someone will look at WS and get in contact with the local Raleigh/Cary media.

[ncnative]

OK, I went back to Java Jive and put a sign on the front door. They made me put it up higher than I'd like it, but hey....

On the bottom of the sign I put: From Nancy's supporters at www.websleuths.com, and highlighted it in yellow.

Also, in the guest book inside there is a card on the first page. It's for all the WEBSLEUTHS to sign!! I signed it NCNative.

Please sign it too.

I'm about to crap out. My eyes are swapping sockets, so I'm gonna take a nap now.

I can't wait til this murder is in court. It's driving me nutty. I want the perp put away. Or perps.

OK. I hope someone gets some photos or a photo of Nancy. There are about 6 photo frames on the hearth at JJive. Feel free to put a photo of Nancy in them, and put it on the hearth or wherever you think it will show up.

Bye now. Off to nap with my cat.

[Topsail Girl]

I just spoke to a reporter from WTVD - she is at Java Jive to do a small piece as a preview for tomorrow. YAY!!!! She said it would air at 6. I'm sorry i can't recall her name - she is a reporter I'm not familiar with. But her last name is Spanish. Look for her!!! :-)

[mahmoo]

I just spoke to a reporter from WTVD - she is at Java Jive to do a small piece as a preview for tomorrow. YAY!!!! She said it would air at 6. I'm sorry i can't recall her name - she is a reporter I'm not familiar with. But her last name is Spanish. Look for her!!! :-)

That's awesome......wonder if us non-locals can view it on the internet :confused:

Here's a link http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/index

[Topsail Girl]

That's awesome......wonder if us non-locals can view it on the internet :confused:

Here's a link http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/index


Mahmoo I think you probably will be able to after 6. She specifically said it was for the 6 news cast. She wanted me to meet her but I'm 30 miles away and covered in paint from a remodeling project LOL I assure her I'd be there tomorrow. Or we could do a phone interview. I guess she opted to see if she could get someone from JJ to speak to her. She did say there were siggys already so that's a good thing.

[SleuthyGal]

I popped into JJ around 3pm and took some pix, which I will upload and then share with everyone. DEFINITELY pix of NC are needed as people were not clear what the flowers & Happy Bday were for (or who for). I signed the guest book, but did not see the card, so I'll sign that tomorrow. I think the card should be separated from the book. I talked to one woman who came in and told her (she wanted to know) and we chatted for a minute or two.

I came home about 20 min ago and there is another email from DD saying she "might try to get some pics there (JJ) tomorrow."

However, that's a lot of uncertainty, so I would encourage Mt3k to continue with her plan to print some out. I saw the stack of 5 x 7 frames on the hearth just waiting for some content.


ABC NEWS REPORT is on NOW!!!!!!!

[SleuthyGal]

OMG they just showed a close-up and read aloud what I wrote in the book. heh. This is surreal.

[jmflu]

DAMN! You JUST posted and I am one minute behind you and by the time I get ABC turned on, they are talking about the vote!!! Crap!

[ncnative]

Sorry about the uncertainty of what the party is about. I put a sign on the front door. I put a dry erase board on the wall by the fireplace. I'm just not good at that. They made me put the sign up high, not at eye level. I put the sign on the door probably later than you came by to take photos. It showed the door sign on the news while ago.

Anyone that wants to, please go by and put Nancy's name somewhere in HUGE LETTERS. You will see that the place is too small, there's nowhere to put anything or display. It was difficult. Worst place EVER to try and maneuver/decorate around and for.

Well, Oh well.

You all can also deal with photos of Nancy, if you choose. I had no luck getting any. It's in everyone's hands now, who wants to do anything. I'm really exhausted, but then I have Lupus. I'm always exhausted!

Maybe an outside sign on an easel? Maybe someone can make one. I'm done.

[ncnative]

The stack of frames are mine. Please put photos in them if you like. Like I said, I got no feedback on photos.

[momto3kids]

I popped into JJ around 3pm and took some pix, which I will upload and then share with everyone. DEFINITELY pix of NC are needed as people were not clear what the flowers & Happy Bday were for (or who for). I signed the guest book, but did not see the card, so I'll sign that tomorrow. I think the card should be separated from the book. I talked to one woman who came in and told her (she wanted to know) and we chatted for a minute or two.

I came home about 20 min ago and there is another email from DD saying she "might try to get some pics there (JJ) tomorrow."

However, that's a lot of uncertainty, so I would encourage Mt3k to continue with her plan to print some out. I saw the stack of 5 x 7 frames on the hearth just waiting for some content.


ABC NEWS REPORT is on NOW!!!!!!!

SG....I see one of my posts did not come thru. WOW!!

I don't have pictures to print out.

I spoke with JA husband and he is waiting for her to come in. He told me they didn't have any he knew about that are printed. He was saying they are digital.

I mentioned to him MM has my email address from the search, and if MM had any since NC and the girls have been on vacation with them, if MM could possibly email me a few I could get those printed.

He was going to try to get up with MM for me.

That is where it is right at the moment.

[SleuthyGal]

thanks Mom and a big thanks to NCN for a lovely display! I'm uploading the pix I took right now.

[SleuthyGal]

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd337/sleuthygal/Java%20Jive/IMG_0353.jpg

[SleuthyGal]

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd337/sleuthygal/Java%20Jive/IMG_0346.jpg

[SleuthyGal]

Children's coloring area

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd337/sleuthygal/Java%20Jive/IMG_0352.jpg

[jmflu]

I just had an idea. What if someone were to cut out the words "WE MISS YOU" or "WE MISS YOU, NANCY" to go right under the Happy Birthday? That would definitely indicate whose or what type of birthday it was!

The display looks great!!!

[SleuthyGal]

Some good news! DD just emailed me and said she dropped some photos off at JJ. So hopefully what is there will work with the frames that NCN left.

[jmflu]

Thanks for the photos, Sleuthy!

[perkiomen]

Thanks for the pictures, SG!

NCN, you did a fabulous job!

[SleuthyGal]

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/index

Video of the newscast is up. It is story #1 on the screen.

[CyberPro]

NCN, the display area looks great! You did a fantastic job! This means a lot, especially in light of your difficulty in getting around.

SG, thanks for the pics of the display. I live nearby, but I have never been to JJ. I will probably drop in tomorrow though. What time are the media folks going to be there? I do not really want to be involved with them, but I would like to meet some of the sleuthers!

CyberPro

[jmflu]

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/index

Video of the newscast is up. It is story #1 on the screen.

This is AWESOME!!! I am so impressed... to have watched the planning on this site and the dedication come to the attention of the media... seems y'all got it going on just in time!!!

GREAT JOB, NCNATIVE AND SLEUTHYGAL... and everyone else who helped put Nancy back in the spotlight where she belongs!!

Are you going to also post the video on the media links?

[SleuthyGal]

I did nothing but show up and take some pictures.

It's ALLLL NCnative and Topsail Gal who created the memorial and got the word out to the media!

[SleuthyGal]

I live nearby, but I have never been to JJ. I will probably drop in tomorrow though. What time are the media folks going to be there? I do not really want to be involved with them, but I would like to meet some of the sleuthers!

Hey CP,

According to Topsail Girl, I think they will be there around 4pm.

[mahmoo]

Fabulous job ya'll.......:woohoo:The reporter did a good job
covering the story as well I thought. It was great to see people writing their well wishes in the journal.

[mahmoo]

NCN, the display area looks great! You did a fantastic job! This means a lot, especially in light of your difficulty in getting around.

SG, thanks for the pics of the display. I live nearby, but I have never been to JJ. I will probably drop in tomorrow though. What time are the media folks going to be there? I do not really want to be involved with them, but I would like to meet some of the sleuthers!

CyberPro

C'mon Cy....don't be shy give an interview http://i34.tinypic.com/2i7tjle.jpg

[jmflu]

I get off work at 5. I work in Waverly Place so I could come by and be there in 10 minutes. Will any of you still be there then?

[mahmoo]

Sounds like a bunch of ya'll are gonna show up there.............woo hoo :woohoo:

[momto3kids]

NCN you did a wonderful job decorating and setting up! SG...thanks for the pictures! TG..your being on top of it with the media is so helpful, especially to get the word out for folks to know NC is not forgotten.

All of it combined deserves a :clap::clap::clap:

One thing I thought of if there is a larger picture frame(bigger than 4x6)....if someone has newspaper article that has the photo of Nancy.(I don't have any). I find this triggers my memory when I am somewhere and not quite sure what a particular setup is for. Not that many in Cary need to be reminded of what happened, but an article tends to stop someone and to read it.

[wirehair]

beautiful display!!!! Such caring people we have on WS. Thanks for all you have done to celebrate this young women's life. I wonder if a mystery guest could possible take the time to sign the guest book????

[SleuthyGal]

A mystery guest such as yourself???

[wirehair]

No, of the male variety. I'm getting ready for the dog show this week and I'm running behind.

[ncnative]

I left a post, Posts number 36 and 37 on Thread #23 of Nancy Cooper for you folks regarding Java Jive.

I should have put it here.

Maybe someone who knows computery tricks can put it here, too, for me. I haven't a clue how to do that.

It is my reply to why I did the Java Jive memorial birthday bash, and my reply to a quote.

Will someone move it here for me, but leave it on the other regular Nancy Cooper thread too? Thanks. I'd like it to be here AND there, if possible. Call me old. I was born in 1950 and haven't kept up with computery tricks.

[ncnative]

Wow. I haven't been back here to see the photos here, of Java Jive! THANKS!! Now I can sit back and let everyone else enjoy the day. Thanks for anyone who wants to put photos at Java Jive and even put Nancy on the fireplace in big letters similar to the big Happy Birthday garland. I ran out of time and energy. I'm so happy that others are joining in.

[ncnative]

I just had an idea. What if someone were to cut out the words "WE MISS YOU" or "WE MISS YOU, NANCY" to go right under the Happy Birthday? That would definitely indicate whose or what type of birthday it was!

The display looks great!!!

EXCELLENT IDEA. I hope someone knows where to buy letters and puts it up there, under the Happy Birthday garland. I used regular clear tape (what the Java Jive had on hand). It's home made looking, but it worked!

I don't plan on going back to Java Jive. I'm about to take my husband to the airport and my aunt died, whose funeral is today.

[Topsail Girl]

Hey all, I just spoke to Amanda Lamb she wanted to confirm a time for today so I told her I'd meet her at JJ around 3:45. That will be plenty of time for her camera man to take shots inside and out and speak to whoever is willing to talk. I hope lots and lots of our posters show up. Jmflu - I will still be there at 5 and my guess is Amanda Lamb will too and hopefully some of our other posters.

[jmflu]

Yea! I will be there by 5:15 at the latest!

[ncnative]

Oh, I get it! Shall I take the guest book and knock on Brad Cooper's door for his own personal signing? I know that he must miss his wife, his children and want the murderer caught. He would certainly want to write a heartfelt message, wouldn't he? I will need security guards. No wait, I'll just stay outside on the front porch of his home and there, I'll have my ever-present trusty metal black cane. Snirk.

[Topsail Girl]

NCN I'm sorry to hear about your aunt. May she rest in peace.

[Topsail Girl]

Yea! I will be there by 5:15 at the latest!

See you then.

[fran]

ncnative, You did a beautiful job on the birthday tribute to Nancy. Thank you for taking to time to do this. I'm sure this gesture will be appreciated by those who loved Nancy.

Topsail Girl, thank you to you for contacting Amanda Lamb. We don't want anyone to forget Nancy. She was a beautiful soul who was taken needlessly, way before her time.

I hope lots of people show up.

Way to go Websleuthers!
:)
fran

[mahmoo]

#36 (http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2551572&postcount=37)
Today, 07:16 AM
ncnative (http://www.websleuths.com/forums/member.php?u=33359) http://www.websleuths.com/forums/images/statusicon/user_online.gif

Quote:
Originally Posted by SleuthyGal http://www.websleuths.com/forums/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2550693#post2550693)
The thing is, this is not an official report...it's a news report and the accuracy of it is not verified. News reporters often get little details wrong--for instance in today's newscast they said "friends of Nancy's created a memorial at JJ to celebrate her Bday." But that's not accurate because the people who did it never met Nancy and thus were not friends of hers--just community members. A small detail, but an important distincti.

Sleuthy is right. The news reporter did get that detail wrong. "Friends of Nancy Cooper" did NOT create "...a memorial at Java Jive to celebrate her Bday."

No, indeed. *I* alone created a memorial at Java Jive, spent two days and several hundred dollars of my own money, MY CHOICE, in honor of Nancy's memory and in honor of her birthday that she never was able to celebrate here on this earth.

The news reporter had no way of knowing this because I didn't want to be named. No one asked me anyway. I don't mind if people think the celebration at Java Jive was put together by friends. I never knew Nancy. I live near her, though. I wanted to do something for her and my community, as well as do something that brings forward the www.websleuths.com (http://www.websleuths.com/forums/../) community. There are so many on the forum at www.websleuths.com (http://www.websleuths.com/forums/../) who care and add their personal experiences and knowledge of this case, as well as people worldwide who post at Websleuths regarding this murder and Michelle Young's murder--another woman in our community here.

I did, and I am happy with that. No name of mine is needed. The celebration did what it was meant to do by me: bring the community together in awareness of Nancy's birthday to remember her and to remember that there is still a murderer out there. Most of all, it is meant to gather the book of birthday wishes from people who come in to write in it, as well as the children whom I hope will draw their little pictures in the children's drawing pages, so that I can send all of that to Nancy's family.

I won't even be there to watch the celebration when the news folks show up today around 4 PM. I will be at home. *I* am not the important one in this event. No one knows me or needs me. I have done what I meant to do and that's it. Now to watch people enjoy it, I hope. I know that it isn't professional looking, and the place was HECK to try and find a focal point or space to put anything. Did what I had to. Thanks to Sherry, the owner of Java Jive because she knew Nancy and allowed me to "mess up" her store for Nancy's birthday.

Java Jive in Lochmere will always be a warm connection for our community. Besides, I am now dependent upon frappes with full fat/full sugar, whipped cream, and lemon poppy seed cake.
ncnative

#37 (http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2551572&postcount=37)
Today, 07:38 AM ncnative (http://www.websleuths.com/forums/member.php?u=33359)

I will add to my post above, that other Websleuths may have come in the Java Jive shop to contribute photos to this celebration. Most of all, Topsail Girl is the one who contacted the TV media. She must have connections! Thanks to you Topsail Girl. MomOf3Kids, SleuthyGal and others are helping behind the scenes, from what I've read here. I do hope that someone will speak at the news gathering today. Sleuthy?? I do not do public speaking. Not since college when I had to do it to graduate and nearly croaked of fright.

So, in the end, *I* alone did not do all of this myself.

Websleuths are hopefully adding to this celebration, now that I am out of the picture.


Copied these posts from ncnative from Thread #23 as requested.

[ncnative]

Here's an interesting tidbit: Amanda Lamb (WRAL TV) lives right behind me. I have never spoken to her, and she doesn't know me. She has no idea that NCNative can see her house through the woods! I like being anonymous. I hope to keep it that way.

Years ago, her doggie escaped. I found the dog, got the info off the doggie tag and a man (I suppose her spouse) came over and got the dog. They still don't know me.

It's been so many years, they won't remember.

[ncnative]

Oh, MAHMOO....THANKS! I am so computer dumb. And I have two college degrees & haven't figured out how to do this yet. Probably never will. Cut and paste? Is that what you do? Too bad they hadn't invented personal computers back then. Heh heh.

[mahmoo]

Oh, MAHMOO....THANKS! I am so computer dumb. And I have two college degrees & haven't figured out how to do this yet. Probably never will. Cut and paste? Is that what you do? Too bad they hadn't invented personal computers back then. Heh heh.

LOL.........yep cut & paste.......may be another way to do it but that's the only way I knew of :waitasec:

[fran]

mahmoo, I don't know how you did that. But would it be possible to copy the pictures posted on this thread to the sticky 'Photos: No Discussion' thread? That would be great if you could!

Thanks,
:)
fran

[Topsail Girl]

NCN very interesting about Amanda being your neighbor. I believe Bill Leslie lives out there as well.

I also contacted Chief Bazemore and told her about the Memorial for Nancy.

[reddress58]

I get off work at 5. I work in Waverly Place so I could come by and be there in 10 minutes. Will any of you still be there then?
I'll wait for you!

[reddress58]

Fabulous job decorating, NCN!!!! I am SO impressed.

[jilly]

:clap::clap:ncnative and everyone for doing this today! You guys are the BEST!!:woohoo:

[NancyFriend]

Dear ncnative and the others who helped with the birthday tribute -

Thank you. I visited Java Jive this morning and it is a wonderful tribute. I know many of Nancy's close friends have visited, or will be visiting. It gives me comfort to know how much Nancy touched others, even those she may have never met. I still mourn for her, but relish having known her.

I know many on WS have sifted through the muck and pieced together an image of Nancy's life and spirit. She was a fabulous person, an awesome mom, and a dear friend to many. I cling to her spirit daily and Nancy has made me a better person.

Please don't be discouraged if none of Nancy's friends want to be interviewed today. It is an emotional day and there are other reasons (as already mentioned on this thread) not to be interviewed. For those from WS who are participating in the interviews, it would be nice if you could mention the Memorial Fund at RBC Bank that is set up for Bella and Katie. Also, many of Nancy's friends are going to the John Mayer concert on Wednesday because that's what the plans were to celebrate her birthday this year...and that we hope he might dedicate "Say" to her.

P.S. - I also want to wish a Happy Birthday to Nancy's sister, Krista. We are thinking of you. Give extra hugs to those kiddies from all of us down south.

[Topsail Girl]

NancyFriend, If I do an interview I'll make sure to mention the Fund and Krista as well. That would be a great point to bring up actually- how much Nancy is loved and missed by her family and especially the twin who has to celebrate with out her other half today.

ETA - I understand perfectly why Nancy's friends might choose not to speak but do hope they will be joining us.

[reddress58]

Oh, MAHMOO....THANKS! I am so computer dumb. And I have two college degrees & haven't figured out how to do this yet. Probably never will. Cut and paste? Is that what you do? Too bad they hadn't invented personal computers back then. Heh heh.
OFF SUBJECT: I'm about 8 years your junior, and just about the time I was in college, we had to take a programming class to graduate...as in DOS punch cards. I was so entirely clueless, even after showing up for class every single day. (Luckily I took it pass/fail so didn't have it pull the ole GPA down) My roommate and I passed the class by going to the lab part after midnight when all the brilliant Asian (not being deragatory or biased. Just most computer geniuses at my school where Asian guys) geeks hung out for fun. We batted our eyelashes and these wonderful boys did our punch programs for us. We both passed....with nary a clue of how to do DOS programming. If it weren't for Microsoft Windows, I'd be in a sad situation right now. Wouldn't get to chat with you folks. My hero....Bill Gates. LOL

[reddress58]

NCN very interesting about Amanda being your neighbor. I believe Bill Leslie lives out there as well.

I also contacted Chief Bazemore and told her about the Memorial for Nancy.
Yep, Bill lives a hop, skip and jump over from the main Lochmere. He runs on Lochmere Drive quite often. A wonderful guy! I'm sure he's following this story with a personal investment like Amanda is.

[mahmoo]

mahmoo, I don't know how you did that. But would it be possible to copy the pictures posted on this thread to the sticky 'Photos: No Discussion' thread? That would be great if you could!

Thanks,
:)
fran

Done :blowkiss:

[reddress58]

Dear ncnative and the others who helped with the birthday tribute -

Thank you. I visited Java Jive this morning and it is a wonderful tribute. I know many of Nancy's close friends have visited, or will be visiting. It gives me comfort to know how much Nancy touched others, even those she may have never met. I still mourn for her, but relish having known her.

I know many on WS have sifted through the muck and pieced together an image of Nancy's life and spirit. She was a fabulous person, an awesome mom, and a dear friend to many. I cling to her spirit daily and Nancy has made me a better person.

Please don't be discouraged if none of Nancy's friends want to be interviewed today. It is an emotional day and there are other reasons (as already mentioned on this thread) not to be interviewed. For those from WS who are participating in the interviews, it would be nice if you could mention the Memorial Fund at RBC Bank that is set up for Bella and Katie. Also, many of Nancy's friends are going to the John Mayer concert on Wednesday because that's what the plans were to celebrate her birthday this year...and that we hope he might dedicate "Say" to her.

P.S. - I also want to wish a Happy Birthday to Nancy's sister, Krista. We are thinking of you. Give extra hugs to those kiddies from all of us down south.
Thank you for bringing Krista's B-day to our attention, NF. I can only imagine how painful this day must be for her!

Krista, if you're reading: please know my virtual arms are wrapped tightly around you, girl. We at WS have come to love Nancy, too; and you may add us to the many strangers who now are here to hold you up on days like this.

[mahmoo]

:balloons: :HappyBday:balloons:

NANCY AND KRISTA

[Roy23]

Dear ncnative and the others who helped with the birthday tribute -

Thank you. I visited Java Jive this morning and it is a wonderful tribute. I know many of Nancy's close friends have visited, or will be visiting. It gives me comfort to know how much Nancy touched others, even those she may have never met. I still mourn for her, but relish having known her.

I know many on WS have sifted through the muck and pieced together an image of Nancy's life and spirit. She was a fabulous person, an awesome mom, and a dear friend to many. I cling to her spirit daily and Nancy has made me a better person.

Please don't be discouraged if none of Nancy's friends want to be interviewed today. It is an emotional day and there are other reasons (as already mentioned on this thread) not to be interviewed. For those from WS who are participating in the interviews, it would be nice if you could mention the Memorial Fund at RBC Bank that is set up for Bella and Katie. Also, many of Nancy's friends are going to the John Mayer concert on Wednesday because that's what the plans were to celebrate her birthday this year...and that we hope he might dedicate "Say" to her.

P.S. - I also want to wish a Happy Birthday to Nancy's sister, Krista. We are thinking of you. Give extra hugs to those kiddies from all of us down south.


Thank You very much. You are in my prayers.

[mahmoo]

Also, many of Nancy's friends are going to the John Mayer concert on Wednesday because that's what the plans were to celebrate her birthday this year...and that we hope he might dedicate "Say" to her.

Good morning NancyFriend :wave:

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us and reminding us about it being Krista's birthday as well.

Have ya'll contacted John Mayer about dedicating the song for Nancy? I know he likes to "blog" http://www.johnmayer.com/Blog and that might be a good place to contact him if ya'll haven't already.

Our thoughts are with you and Nancy's many other friends as well as her family.

[EntreNous]

You guys have done an amazing job! NCN, Topsail, everyone! This has brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful loving tribute to Nancy. Don't you guys know she would have gotten such a kick out all the pretty balloons, etc.


Happy Birthday Dear Nancy.

[jmflu]

Don't y'all think it would add a whole new dimension to the story on the news for someone to point out that it was a community of bloggers who didn't even know Nancy who put together this whole thing? I would mention NCNative but I know she wouldn't want direct attention; the point is that the community is alive and online and remembering Nancy!

[ncnative]

:HappyBday:balloons::partyguy::birthday_party:Than k you, NancyFriend. And thanks for reminding me: it's Krista's birthday today too! I wish I had thought of that.

I just had a phone call that I could not identify on caller ID. I am not answering the phone, 'cause I'm a'skeered that TV people might find my name and call me:D And I can tell you, I really do have anxiety problems about speaking in public, crowds or being singled out for people to "notice". I know, send in the shrinks. I get by. I also exhibit and sell my fine art photography in galleries from time to time. You can bet my work has to speak for me, cause I stay away!! If I had to do a "gallery talk", they'd have to carry me out in a body bag. Sad but true. And, I only do the old fashioned film, darkroom, make my own mats type of photography. It's hard work. But just like me with computers not knowing how to cut and paste, I'm sticking to my old fashioned ways. Some day they will be priceless. When the computers die, the digital cameras die, I'll still have my pens and markers, my film or at least some photographic print paper and a pinhole camera. :)

[EntreNous]

Don't y'all think it would add a whole new dimension to the story on the news for someone to point out that it was a community of bloggers who didn't even know Nancy who put together this whole thing? I would mention NCNative but I know she wouldn't want direct attention; the point is that the community is alive and online and remembering Nancy!

I agree jmflu. The community is alive, locally, and on the www. I think that's a very important point. Nancy's family is not alone, Nancy's friends are not alone and we will never forget.

[NancyFriend]

mahmoo - Thanks for the suggestion on contacting John Mayer through his blog. We did that and even if John does not mention Nancy, there will be group at the show with tears in their eyes during the song "Say".

[Topsail Girl]

I got a response from Chief Bazemore. She can not attend but is passing the message on to her entire staff. She asked if we needed traffic direction or if there was anything the Cary Police Department could do for us. She also mentioned how thoughtful it was for us to be doing this to remember Nancy. I wanted to write her back and tell here yes she can help us - ARREST BRAD ALREADY LOL but I didn't do that. LOL

[SleuthyGal]

I'm so glad Nancy's friends approve of the Bday memorial at JJ and are planning to stop in. It's a lovely tribute and NCnative did such a nice job. And to think it started with just a basic thought of 1 white wreath perched somewhere out near Lochmere Drive! Shows the creativity and spirit of a community member who just made it happen! :clap:

NancyFriend, I hope John Mayer dedicates the song to NC. That would be very special indeed!

[SleuthyGal]

I got a response from Chief Bazemore. She can not attend but is passing the message on to her entire staff. She asked if we needed traffic direction or if there was anything the Cary Police Department could do for us. She also mentioned how thoughtful it was for us to be doing this to remember Nancy. I wanted to write her back and tell here yes she can help us - ARREST BRAD ALREADY LOL but I didn't do that. LOL

LOL that would have been very, very droll! How nice of her to offer assistance.

[SleuthyGal]

As a 'thank you' to Java Jive it would be nice if each WS member ordered a drink of some kind. Even just a cup of coffee or some tea. They've been very generous to allow the group to 'take over' that corner of their store.

[Star12]

As a 'thank you' to Java Jive it would be nice if each WS member ordered a drink of some kind. Even just a cup of coffee or some tea. They've been very generous to allow the group to 'take over' that corner of their store.

I think that would be an excellant idea!! Get a Bella!

[ncnative]

HERE'S AN IDEA for JJ this afternoon:

Maybe have a gathering spot for all the Websleuth folks who show up? Out on the "porch" of JJ? Maybe a little www.websleuths.com hand made poster and a few balloons, so you can find each other? You don't have to reveal yourselves there. Use your WS name, or none at all. Just say hi to each other and let people know WS is "where it's AT" (to upset all English grammar teachers..."at"). Wish I'd thought of this earlier.

[ncnative]

How nice. Bill Leslie on WRAL TV just showed the Java Jive and all the decor, while mentioning the celebration. I just happened to see that.

[jmflu]

I got a response from Chief Bazemore. She can not attend but is passing the message on to her entire staff. She asked if we needed traffic direction or if there was anything the Cary Police Department could do for us. She also mentioned how thoughtful it was for us to be doing this to remember Nancy. I wanted to write her back and tell here yes she can help us - ARREST BRAD ALREADY LOL but I didn't do that. LOL

LOL!!! I LOVE IT!!!
You rock, Topsail Girl...

[Topsail Girl]

oh that's great!! Maybe Amanda put in a quick call to him before she had to run to court this morning! I'm so happy it's getting this press coverage. I hope Brad saw it.

[jmflu]

HERE'S AN IDEA for JJ this afternoon:

Maybe have a gathering spot for all the Websleuth folks who show up? Out on the "porch" of JJ? Maybe a little www.websleuths.com hand made poster and a few balloons, so you can find each other? You don't have to reveal yourselves there. Use your WS name, or none at all. Just say hi to each other and let people know WS is "where it's AT" (to upset all English grammar teachers..."at"). Wish I'd thought of this earlier.


That would be great... it would be a shame if we were there independently and had no idea who each other was... and how can we go around and ask people... are you with Websleuths?

[Topsail Girl]

LOL!!! I LOVE IT!!!
You rock, Topsail Girl...

Thansk jmflu. You'll learn soon enough when is the right time to "sit" on your hands to keep yourself out of trouble. :crazy: :woohoo:

[jmflu]

Thansk jmflu. You'll learn soon enough when is the right time to "sit" on your hands to keep yourself out of trouble. :crazy: :woohoo:


So you're saying I shouldn't jump in on the news conference at JJ this afternoon and start a chant in the background "ARREST BC! ARREST BC!"

[Topsail Girl]

So you're saying I shouldn't jump in on the news conference at JJ this afternoon and start a chant in the background "ARREST BC! ARREST BC!"


LOL oh my that would be a hoot. But alas we can't - we don't want to spoil the memorial with even breathing that man's name in my opinion.

Anyone from websleuths just flash the "w" sign with your fingers - we'll recognize the "w" for sure...LOL

[reddress58]

That would be great... it would be a shame if we were there independently and had no idea who each other was... and how can we go around and ask people... are you with Websleuths?
All we have to do is say very loudly, "ANYBODY HERE KNOW BOB AND BOB?" Only we webslueths would know the answer to this question! Ha Ha!!

[EntreNous]

Ah yes, the Bobs. :rolleyes:

[EntreNous]

I thought this was a nice mention...

http://nancycooper.blogspot.com/2008/08/happy-birthday-nancy.html

[Topsail Girl]

All we have to do is say very loudly, "ANYBODY HERE KNOW BOB AND BOB?" Only we webslueths would know the answer to this question! Ha Ha!!

:clap: Too funny!!!! :thumb:

[jmflu]

I thought this was a nice mention...

http://nancycooper.blogspot.com/2008/08/happy-birthday-nancy.html

This is great... thanks for pointing this out. It is the first time I have seen a photo with the two sisters together.

[Star12]

I thought this was a nice mention...

http://nancycooper.blogspot.com/2008/08/happy-birthday-nancy.html

YOWSER!!! I can't tell them apart!

Can someone print this picture out for the display at JJ? ot c

For those who do not click on links, it shows Nancy and Krista two years ago blowing out candles on their birthday cake.

[mahmoo]

Ya'll are cracking me up http://bestsmileys.com/lol/22.gif

Sounds like everything is falling into place so wonderfully......the media coverage is great!!!!
By the way, here's the fund info NancyFriend mentioned earlier this morning.......for whoever is gonna be brave enough to be interviewed http://bestsmileys.com/paranoid/1.gif

Donations, which benefit Nancy Cooper's two young daughters, can be made to:

The Nancy Cooper Memorial Fund
c/o RBC Bank
101 Advent Court
Cary, NC 27518

Donations can also be made at any RBC Bank branch location by referencing the Nancy Cooper Memorial Fund.
The Account Number is 0300227223 just in case they can't find it.

[jmflu]

:clap: Too funny!!!! :thumb:

And then more people walk in, and we have to repeat ourselves, and at some point someone is going to think we are a lunatic!!!! LOL

[jmflu]

YOWSER!!! I can't tell them apart!

Can someone print this picture out for the display at JJ? ot c

For those who do not click on links, it shows Nancy and Krista two years ago blowing out candles on their birthday cake.

Excellent idea... I don't have any photo paper here at work... can someone else do this and take it in today?? Great shot for the cameraman on the news......

[Topsail Girl]

Excellent idea... I don't have any photo paper here at work... can someone else do this and take it in today?? Great shot for the cameraman on the news......

I don't have photo paper at work either. Maybe someone can do it.

[NancyFriend]

The photo of Nancy and Krista blowing out the birthday cake is already at JJ.

[Star12]

I don't have photo paper at work either. Maybe someone can do it.

I would think that, at this point, plain paper would even work out okay.

[reddress58]

And then more people walk in, and we have to repeat ourselves, and at some point someone is going to think we are a lunatic!!!! LOL
Hee, hee. And we may be just a little bit of that.

[jmflu]

the photo of nancy and krista blowing out the birthday cake is already at jj.


excellent!!!

[Star12]

The photo of Nancy and Krista blowing out the birthday cake is already at JJ.

Okay, then. Very, Very Cool. Thanks to whichever of her friends brought it. It really brings tears to the eyes.

[Topsail Girl]

The photo of Nancy and Krista blowing out the birthday cake is already at JJ.


Cool!! Thanks for letting us know. We can stop worrying over it.

[Topsail Girl]

Ya'll are cracking me up http://bestsmileys.com/lol/22.gif

Sounds like everything is falling into place so wonderfully......the media coverage is great!!!!
By the way, here's the fund info NancyFriend mentioned earlier this morning.......for whoever is gonna be brave enough to be interviewed http://bestsmileys.com/paranoid/1.gif

Donations, which benefit Nancy Cooper's two young daughters, can be made to:

The Nancy Cooper Memorial Fund
c/o RBC Bank
101 Advent Court
Cary, NC 27518

Donations can also be made at any RBC Bank branch location by referencing the Nancy Cooper Memorial Fund.
The Account Number is 0300227223 just in case they can't find it.

I c&p'd this to take with me for the memorial to give to the reporters.

[jmflu]

I c&p'd this to take with me for the memorial to give to the reporters.


What time will the reporters be there? I assume 3-ish because of a previous mention. I just don't want to be there and in the way. I also don't want to be there when it is airing! lol

[Topsail Girl]

4PM for Amanda and I'm not sure about WTVD - I expect to hear from Ed Crump or some other reporter from there and I plan to tell them 4pm as well. Usually Amanda just has Chad (her camera guy) with her and so it's not a big deal. Nothing to be in the way of. :)

[Anderson]

What an amazing thing you have all done! NCNative your memorial display looks great! Hats of to all of you, SG, TOPS and all the other planners! The clip on ABC was also very interesting.

I wish I was able to go there today. I will say this here:

Happy Birthday Nancy,

You have touched people that have not even met you and we will continue to remember you long after this is over.

[Topsail Girl]

What an amazing thing you have all done! NCNative your memorial display looks great! Hats of to all of you, SG, TOPS and all the other planners! The clip on ABC was also very interesting.

I wish I was able to go there today. I will say this here:

Happy Birthday Nancy,

You have touched people that have not even met you and we will continue to remember you long after this is over.

Anderson would you like me to c&p this and put it in her card? I will be happy to do that for you since it will go to her family afterwards.

[Anderson]

Anderson would you like me to c&p this and put it in her card? I will be happy to do that for you since it will go to her family afterwards.

That would be wonderful!!

THANKS:):)

[Topsail Girl]

Sure and if anyone else would like me to do that I will be happy to. I'll c&p everything into a word doc and then take it with me to include in her card or guest book.

[ncnative]

I like that "gang" sign: flashing the W with your fingers. Gangstahs, all of you!

[jmflu]

Sure and if anyone else would like me to do that I will be happy to. I'll c&p everything into a word doc and then take it with me to include in her card or guest book.
COOL!!

You could start a new thread entitled YOUR BIRTHDAY WISHES TO NANCY so it will catch the eyes of other Websleuthers! :)

[jmflu]

I like that "gang" sign: flashing the W with your fingers. Gangstahs, all of you!

Maybe I will put an envelope/mailing label with "jmflu" on it on my shoulder. That way no one will mistake me for a gangstah!!!

[mahmoo]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m66/Geckoman85/John%20Mayer%20Collection/Random%20Videos/th_JohnMayerSaydirectedbyVem.jpg (http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m66/Geckoman85/John%20Mayer%20Collection/Random%20Videos/?action=view&current=JohnMayerSaydirectedbyVem.flv)

JOHN MAYER LYRICS

Say

Take all of your wasted honor
Every little past frustration
Take all of your so-called problems,
Better put 'em in quotations

Say what you need to say [x8]

Walking like a one man army
Fighting with the shadows in your head
Living out the same old moment
Knowing you'd be better off instead,
If you could only ...

Say what you need to say [x8]

Have no fear for giving in
Have no fear for giving over
You'd better know that in the end
Its better to say too much
Then never say what you need to say again

Even if your hands are shaking
And your faith is broken
Even as the eyes are closing
Do it with a heart wide open

Say what you need to say [x24]


Click on the picture and it will take you to a video of John Mayer singing a favorite of Nancy's.

[Topsail Girl]

I started a thread so y'all mosey on over and post your wishes, please.

[jmflu]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m66/Geckoman85/John%20Mayer%20Collection/Random%20Videos/th_JohnMayerSaydirectedbyVem.jpg (http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m66/Geckoman85/John%20Mayer%20Collection/Random%20Videos/?action=view&current=JohnMayerSaydirectedbyVem.flv)

JOHN MAYER LYRICS

Say

Take all of your wasted honor
Every little past frustration
Take all of your so-called problems,
Better put 'em in quotations

Say what you need to say [x8]

Walking like a one man army
Fighting with the shadows in your head
Living out the same old moment
Knowing you'd be better off instead,
If you could only ...

Say what you need to say [x8]

Have no fear for giving in
Have no fear for giving over
You'd better know that in the end
Its better to say too much
Then never say what you need to say again

Even if your hands are shaking
And your faith is broken
Even as the eyes are closing
Do it with a heart wide open

Say what you need to say [x24]


Click on the picture and it will take you to a video of John Mayer singing a favorite of Nancy's.




Thanks for this... I had never heard it before.

[ncnative]

Thanks for the lyrics, Mahmoo.

And I LOVE your icon of the big yellow head with the pink mouth, looking frantically from side to side. That is ME if I have to get into a situation like public speaking, which becomes life-threatening to say the least. Ha ha! That's why I'm staying home for the afternoon. I wish that I weren't like that, but I am. Please make that face again. You know I'm too computer challenged to do it myself. I thought I was cool because I learned how to click on these little icons on Websleuths. Watch this::woohoo::truce::couch:

That's me hiding from public doings.

I feel so accomplished by learning how to put those little icons on the page. Go ahead and snort.

[ncnative]

CAN ANYONE GET THAT ALBUM (I think they call them CD's now, go ahead and laugh...) and ask the Java owner if we could play it as background music this afternoon in Java Jive? Anyone? I think it would be nice.

[ncnative]

John Mayer has a cute little butt chin.

I'd love for someone to have that playing in the background at JJive. Darn. I move too slowly to get out and get a CD at this late hour.

[jmflu]

Daggone. If we had only thought of it earlier, we could have asked John Mayer to come play it in person!!!!!

[mahmoo]

Topsail.....I posted this on the Birthday Greetings thread by accident, which I deleted and moved here. It was about printing out the photos Sleuthy took at Java Jive yesterday and including them with the guest book/cards, etc. when ncnative sends the stuff to Nancy's family.......or Sleuthy, if you see this post maybe you can print your photos out and get them to ncnative.

[Topsail Girl]

mahmoo I don't have photo paper here but I can try it.

[SleuthyGal]

I have the originals so those can be printed out at any time! I think the display will be up for the next day, right?

[mahmoo]

I have the originals so those can be printed out at any time! I think the display will be up for the next day, right?

Oh goody.........you saw :blowkiss:

[ncnative]

The Java lady, Sherry, wants me to take down the decorations. She will call me. Leave anything that you want me to send the Listers and Krista with the Java Jive owner. Thanks.

[momto3kids]

I have not identified my self yet at JJ, but now there are 3 stations here video taping and doing interviews. Sheriff Harrison just pulled up...

[momto3kids]

I will try to give updates as they occur....

[EntreNous]

MT3K I posted a birthday wish for Nancy & Krista, I don't know if Tops got it or not.



Also, I found this on MSNBC...

http://wake.mync.com/site/wake/news|Community/story/7681/friends-remember-nancy-coopers-birthday

[jmflu]

I have not identified my self yet at JJ, but now there are 3 stations here video taping and doing interviews. Sheriff Harrison just pulled up...

Are you planning on identifying yourself???

Will you be there when I get there at 5:15???

[jmflu]

MT3K I posted a birthday wish for Nancy & Krista, I don't know if Tops got it or not.



Also, I found this on MSNBC...

http://wake.mync.com/site/wake/news|Community/story/7681/friends-remember-nancy-coopers-birthday

Link isn't working for me...

Hey, tell the reporter to go over to BC's and videotape a shot of the house with NO BOW in remembrance of NC... they could play it like, "Although the home of Nancy Cooper has no visible outward signs of rememberance on this day, just over one month since her murder, virtual strangers are coming together at Java Jive with a birthday celebration in the form of balloons, decorations, and a guest book to sign... all to be sent on to her family in Canada."

[mahmoo]

I have not identified my self yet at JJ, but now there are 3 stations here video taping and doing interviews. Sheriff Harrison just pulled up...

Wowsers :woohoo:sounds like it's turning out to be a great success !!! Are there many signatures, cards, etc??

Appreciate you keeping us updated mom :blowkiss:

[zelmajane]

It has made WRAL

http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/3429847/



Wonderful job everyone.

[mahmoo]

It has made WRAL

http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/3429847/



Wonderful job everyone.

:seeya: zelmajane........hope ya don't mind......I posted your link on the News/Media thread as well......thanks for the info.

[fran]

You all have done a wonderful job with this memorial. What's even more important is the media and LE is paying attention.


JMHO
fran

[ncnative]

Um, who is Beth Goldstein "Event Organizer", as she is called on the WRAL broadcast on the 5 PM news at Java Jive?

Somebody pinch me. Am I just imagining that I spent two whole days from start to finish, birthing this Birthday Memorial Celebration for Nancy at Java Jive, making the wreath, searching for and decorating the Java Jive, getting everything, such as the drawing books, guest book, balloons, and everything else? And yet, there's an Event Organizer named Beth Goldstein there?

I guess I just imagined doing this. What a shocker.

[ncnative]

OK. Just spoke to Amanda Lamb. I asked her how that happened. It was their error. WRAL called her the Event Organizer because I "wasn't there", so someone else spoke. OK. That's OK. Not Natalie's fault. Natalie not Beth, if I'm right. Sigh.

[Anderson]

Um, who is Beth Goldstein "Event Organizer", as she is called on the WRAL broadcast on the 5 PM news at Java Jive?

Somebody pinch me. Am I just imagining that I spent two whole days from start to finish, birthing this Birthday Memorial Celebration for Nancy at Java Jive, making the wreath, searching for and decorating the Java Jive, getting everything, such as the drawing books, guest book, balloons, and everything else? And yet, there's an Event Organizer named Beth Goldstein there?

I guess I just imagined doing this. What a shocker.

WE KNOW WHO REALLY DID THE WORK NCNATIVE! :clap: And you did a great job! Look at the comment from the Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison:

"Sometimes, we hear things when we attend these things," he said. "We hear things we haven't heard before. And by the neighbors and communities staying focused, keeping us on our toes, it helps a lot."

Natalie Goldstein was mentioned as the organizer in the article that I read. :waitasec: I thought it must be the manager from Java Jive. Perhaps a reporter will research this forum and get more information. Should we have sent a press release? :confused:

http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/3429847/

[SleuthyGal]

Everyone there made it VERY clear to all the reporters and people on the scene that ONE person (who wasn't at JJ and wanted to maintain their privacy) took it upon herself to pull the whole thing together, do the decorations, buy the supplies, etc, etc. and that other folks were there to support this effort and 'help celebrate NC's Bday as members of the community." It was repeated several times -- at least once to each reporter face-to-face so they would know how this memorial came to be and I heard it mentioned to others too. Even the history of how it started as this person's idea for a wreath to be placed somewhere in NC's neighborhood or near her home and blossomed into a display at JJ was talked about. The name "NCNative" was given out, as that was the only name people knew in order to reference this individual.

Any attribution given in news reports is purely a result of reporter/editing errors and not the result of anyone trying to mislead any media outlet or reporter or take credit away from NCNative.

NCnative, I really wish you had been there to get your accolades in person.

[sunflowers]

Um, who is Beth Goldstein "Event Organizer", as she is called on the WRAL broadcast on the 5 PM news at Java Jive?

Somebody pinch me. Am I just imagining that I spent two whole days from start to finish, birthing this Birthday Memorial Celebration for Nancy at Java Jive, making the wreath, searching for and decorating the Java Jive, getting everything, such as the drawing books, guest book, balloons, and everything else? And yet, there's an Event Organizer named Beth Goldstein there?

I guess I just imagined doing this. What a shocker.

Natalie might be one of us, speaking for Websleuths. She said exactly what we all would have said---Nancy can't speak so we are speaking for her.

NC Native, Sleuthy, Mom, & everybody who participated----THANKS so much for taking all of this time & energy to care for Nancy, & to honor & show love to her family in Canada from us down here. It all looks so beautiful!!

[sunflowers]

mahmoo I don't have photo paper here but I can try it.

thanks for getting the media to JJ. Great coverage

[momto3kids]

OK. Just spoke to Amanda Lamb. I asked her how that happened. It was their error. WRAL called her the Event Organizer because I "wasn't there", so someone else spoke. OK. That's OK. Not Natalie's fault. Natalie not Beth, if I'm right. Sigh.

NCN...I was there when Amanda Lamb spoke about the tribute to NC. Natalie never took any credit for any of the event...just that with 3 news stations wanting to speak to people Natalie was willing to speak. Later again she told Amanda and she was very specific in stating she could take NO credit for the arranging of JJ, but the person who did it was very private and wished not to be named.

I remember saying if I knew what you looked like I would look around at the cars to see if someone was sitting in one. Nothing was done by Natalie to diminsh what you had done so beautifully and taken your time on.

[Star12]

:blowkiss::blowkiss:NCN...I was there when Amanda Lamb spoke about the tribute to NC. Natalie never took any credit for any of the event...just that with 3 news stations wanting to speak to people Natalie was willing to speak. Later again she told Amanda and she was very specific in stating she could take NO credit for the arranging of JJ, but the person who did it was very private and wished not to be named.

I remember saying if I knew what you looked like I would look around at the cars to see if someone was sitting in one. Nothing was done by Natalie to diminsh what you had done so beautifully and taken your time on.

Yup, NCnative, I was there, I heard, and perhaps the reporter misspoke: she should have said "event spokesperson". It was a wonderful display, you did a superb job, media, LE, journalists, friends of NC, and fellow WS'ers all said so. Thank you so much for making this possible.

(PS: in fact, it was mentioned several times about putting the wreath where it was going to go at first, and how it got changed).

Thank you NCnative, for all that you have done. :blowkiss:

[momto3kids]

MT3K I posted a birthday wish for Nancy & Krista, I don't know if Tops got it or not.



Also, I found this on MSNBC...

http://wake.mync.com/site/wake/news|Community/story/7681/friends-remember-nancy-coopers-birthday

Saw your note about the wish and mentioned it to Tops...

[SleuthyGal]

Everyone did an outstanding job. Thank you NCN for the beautiful display, and thank you Topsail for spearheading all the various media folks! It was a lovely gesture for Nancy.

[ncnative]

I KNOW Natalie didn't take credit. Amanda and I talked, and Amanda said it was Amanda's mistake. I haven't read any posts. Just answering this.

News Carolina 14 did a nice piece on the celebration. The Java Jive owner had herself looking so fine, I didn't recognize her. The photographs people brought looked great. Really completed the whole thing.

[Star12]

Here's the new language in the WRAL written piece:

"Natalie Goldstein, who was in attendance Monday, said the coffee-shop memorial is an effort to keep the case in the public eye."

[Topsail Girl]

Hey posters!! NCN thanks sooo much for all you did. It was beautiful. I spoke to the reporter from WTVD and I personally told her myself that you were the one responsible but wanted to be left out of the lime light. It all went so well and I was so excited to meet other posters and to see the Sheriff there. He said he would try to come but I was really happy to see him!!! For everyone who went - THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For everyone who made this happen THANK YOU - especially you NCN!!!! You rock!

Anyone who knows the link for Diana Dunkin or Duncan's website could you please send it to me - I've got some promises to fulfill.

[ncnative]

I still haven't read the posts since the celebration at Jive today, but want to say this: Ms. Goldstein, you are very well-spoken, come across like a pro on the tube, and you could take Amanda's job any day! Thanks for being the spokesperson. I'll read later and see what everyone has to say. It looked like lots of fun. I can't wait to get the children's drawings and the guest book and read them before I send them off to the family in Canada. I especially love children's drawings. They are so funny, revealing and sincere.

[jilly]

All we have to do is :laugh::laugh:say very loudly, "ANYBODY HERE KNOW BOB AND BOB?" Only we webslueths would know the answer to this question! Ha Ha!!

:rotfl::floorlaugh: OMG that's hysterical! I'm still laffin!:floorlaugh:

[Topsail Girl]

I still haven't read the posts since the celebration at Jive today, but want to say this: Ms. Goldstein, you are very well-spoken, come across like a pro on the tube, and you could take Amanda's job any day! Thanks for being the spokesperson. I'll read later and see what everyone has to say. It looked like lots of fun. I can't wait to get the children's drawings and the guest book and read them before I send them off to the family in Canada. I especially love children's drawings. They are so funny, revealing and sincere.


NCN - the children's drawings were amazing. There are a couple from a child named Riley - just sooo sweet. There were a few pink flowers left that I HOPE are still there when you go to retrieve everything. A tiny little girl picked them for Nancy's children. Ms. Goldstein did a wonderful job!! I hope that she will never have to repeat her interview because hopefully Brad will be in jail. But should she ever, she's a great source for the press!!!!

[Topsail Girl]

:rotfl::floorlaugh: OMG that's hysterical! I'm still laffin!:floorlaugh:

Me too - really I am!! LOL :floorlaugh:

Nothing meant against BOB and BOB - he's just too funny.

[raisincharlie]

Ladies - you did a kind and wonderful thing with this.


Most excellent :clap::clap::clap:

[jmflu]

Hey guys, I just saw the report on Channel 14. You know, the blonde reporter we saw doing her standup later on. The report says the memorial will stay up until Wednesday... but I thought you said you had to take it down, ncnative?

[Star12]

http://nancycooper.blogspot.com/

[Star12]

Hey posters!! NCN thanks sooo much for all you did. It was beautiful. I spoke to the reporter from WTVD and I personally told her myself that you were the one responsible but wanted to be left out of the lime light. It all went so well and I was so excited to meet other posters and to see the Sheriff there. He said he would try to come but I was really happy to see him!!! For everyone who went - THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For everyone who made this happen THANK YOU - especially you NCN!!!! You rock!

Anyone who knows the link for Diana Dunkin or Duncan's website could you please send it to me - I've got some promises to fulfill.

Diane Duncan's memorial blog for Nancy is in my previous post. Just north of this one.

[jilly]

Me too - really I am!! LOL :floorlaugh:

Nothing meant against BOB and BOB - he's just too funny.

I just got the visual on that at JJ and it cracked me up! lol

All you people are just wonderful for what you did today. I wish I lived closer - it would be an honor to meet you all.

NCN -:blowkiss:and Big Hug to you! Too bad the press got it wrong in the beginning today but it seems to have been corrected. I just found it a little bizarre because we pretty much depend on the news sources for info on this case and here they go and get something simple like this wrong. Maybe it's a reminder that the press makes mistakes.

[Topsail Girl]

Ladies - you did a kind and wonderful thing with this.


Most excellent :clap::clap::clap:

RC that means so much coming from you!! You know I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I do believe that I luv ya LOL :blowkiss: Hee hee

Wish you could have been there and you were talked about and you were in my thoughts....

[raisincharlie]

RC that means so much coming from you!! You know I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I do believe that I luv ya LOL :blowkiss: Hee hee

Wish you could have been there and you were talked about and you were in my thoughts....

My ears were kind of feeling a tad funny today :crazy:

I/m serious - great job everyone. Ncnative - most excellent work ! :clap::clap::clap:

[SleuthyGal]

It really was wonderful that there was such a great turnout in general and by the media, the sheriff, and some of NC's friends too.

Can't wait to see what was in those SWs!

[momto3kids]

All we have to do is say very loudly, "ANYBODY HERE KNOW BOB AND BOB?" Only we webslueths would know the answer to this question! Ha Ha!!
:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh: Beats the heck out calling out MOM! Then most females will turn around.:)

[EntreNous]

CAN ANYONE GET THAT ALBUM (I think they call them CD's now, go ahead and laugh...) and ask the Java owner if we could play it as background music this afternoon in Java Jive? Anyone? I think it would be nice.

Actually NCN, the hipsters have actually gone back to vinyl. Much is lost in CDs as far as sound quality. The cooler artists are going back to recording in analog rather than digital also. It's a much better feel. Unfortunately, unless you live in LA, Chicago or NYC, (like my son does), it can be harder to find albums pressed in vinyl but each city does have at least a small place or two that specializes in them. I know for certain that Manhattan is crawling with vinyl shops.

Soooo, that makes you a hipster and you didn't even know it. :blowkiss:

[EntreNous]

Here's a link to the WRAL video...
http://www.wral.com/news/local/video/3431557/

Everything looked amazing! NCN, what a great job you did on the decor, the wreath is lovely. Tops, Sleuthy Gal, and everyone else who worked on this, you ladies did an incredible job! And Natalie Goldstein, girl, you rock! I know you're one of us, just don't know which one but you did such a great job in the interview.

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[SleuthyGal]

NCnative and TopSail Girl really made it all happen! I took some pix and drank some iced coffee and shook hands with the sheriff when he introduced himself. :coffee:

[jilly]

Thanks for the video link EntreNous!

Absolutely fantastic!

[SleuthyGal]

whine...I wanna see the 11pm one.... /whine

[EntreNous]

I think this is it but I'm having trouble getting it to play...

http://www.wral.com/news/local/video/3431557/

Nope, sorry. That's not the new one. Gaah, it said it was the updated one. Sorry.

[maconrich]

Very, very nice work, ladies!! And NCN :blowkiss: everything looked perfect!! Plus, it's good to see that the media took advantage of the opportunity to acknowledge Nancy (and Krista's) birthday in a positive way...

[The Saint]

what a beautiful tribute! NCnative, topsail girl, sleuthy and all others who helped --- you did a remarkable job.

i wish that i were local and could have seen it and participated.

when these murders happen, i think about what if this had happened to me, i would hope that someone help my family. though your participation, you are helping nancy's family and her 2 little girls.

[ncnative]

FOLKS: I just removed all the decs at the JJ.Would you believe this? The owner came out, Cherie...don't know her last name yet, but I will....she came out and gave me a nasty goodbye. I could not believe this. She said that she is "...getting many many calls from people being nasty to..." her because (from what I got of her passive aggressive attack), because of her "using the Java Jive" in a way to ....(and this part I'm confused on) get attention or get people to come to her store, or what? I'm not sure. I feel slapped in the face for nothing.

I left, telling her that I will be glad to share this with people on WS, and I will be glad to quote Cherie on her nasty comments to me.

First of all, Cherie was asked by me if I could decorate her place as a birthday memorial to Nancy Cooper. Cherie was all for it. She was very nice and helpful. Fine. I went about decorating. Cherie even asked me if "...the media would be here?", and she seemed happy at thinking that they would. I believe she even mentioned "...the newspaper..." Now, I had nothing to do with the media showing up, but what a good idea for those who contacted them about this very important happening in our community, regarding Nancy's murder.

As well, Cherie said that she (Cherie) "...used to clean Nancy's house." Cherie also said that she "...loved Nancy dearly..." on TV and to me. Cherie also said that she has a smoothie "...named after Bella."

So, Cherie wanted this celebration and allowed it. Why shouldn't she? As I mentioned to her as I left, with her chastising me for ...what, the media showing up, and people calling her to say nasty things about Cherie's 'using the JJ' for whatever purposes, I haven't figured out yet. I don't know these people to whom she refers as nasty callers. I mentioned to Cherie as I left that it was CHERIE/Java Jive who hosted the search!! The search for Nancy the day she was missing, that is.

That is exactly why I asked Cherie if I could dec. the Java Jive for Nancy's b.day, seeing that we still have a murderer most likely in our community. Everyone seemed to enjoy it, from what I saw on TV and when I drove by later.

I never knew Cherie, Nancy or anyone of you. I wanted to do this as a benevolent gesture to bring the community and friends of Nancy's together in honor of her birthday . I did not want to be on TV, and chose not to. I have that right.

Cherie said to me, "...by your (me) not being here (JJ), I (Cherie the owner) was FORCED to speak to the media!" To which I replied, "FORCED? You looked like you were enjoying it to me, and no one FORCED you to do anything."

So she was "forced" to be on TV, says Cherie, because I wouldn't be there? Well, a WS person did a fabulous job of getting the media there and a WS person did a fab job of speaking, as WS person said, "Nancy can't speak for herself."

Cherie says that this is all "backfiring" on her, to use her word, and I told her I would quote her on this little meetup I had with her today. Folks, I've lived in NC all my life, and never met anyone like Cherie, who is blaming me for her unfortunate dealings on the phone with people who are "nasty" to her regarding her and the media.

I asked Cherie, "Have I done something WRONG?" To which she answered, "...yes, ...it's backfiring on me (Cherie) and nasty phone calls are coming in..."

I have no idea what she has experienced regarding that.

I did what I planned to do: brought Nancy's 35 birthday forward, there was a celebration at JJ, since that was the hosting place for the search, Cherie was happily agreeable to this celebration and let me "go at it''. She even made a rude comment to me on the fact that I (me) did not know Nancy or any of you"! Imagine that.

I didn't do this about ME. And why does Cherie have to make this about Cherie and blame me? Shoot, Cherie certainly had herself all dolled up for that day and looked great. She was never, to quote her like I told her I would: "FORCED" to talk to the media.

I told Cherie as I left, feeling slapped in the face for what??, I'll be glad to quote you, Cherie, on this. She even told me to notify "my people", ha ha...that's Websleuth people who were involved...that this has affected her in a bad way. Hmmm.....she could have asked us to leave.

Thanks to everyone who had the spirit of Nancy and Nancy's memorial at heart. Thanks for being there. Thanks for making this about her.

I told Cherie that she needs to take issue with whomever is "making nasty phonecalls" to her, as this is nothing to do with