Gossip ala Me

Baby, it's Cold Outside

2010-02-19T08:30:00.007-06:00

The following items are hand crocheted by me. They are all done with happy, loving care hoping that someone can use in their home or to keep warm. More items will be added periodically.

If you are interested in any of the items, please

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Tell me which items you are interested in.

I will get back to you ASAP.

If ordering in a different color, item will ship within 1 week.

If ordered as displayed, item will ship the next day.

Thank you for reading!

Does anybody wash dishes by hand anymore?

The following picture show just 3 designs for dish cloths. They will never wear out. Made from 100 % cotton yarn, they are a joy to make and use.

In case you are inclined, you may also use these as wash cloths. They can be all white or a color to match your kitchen or bathroom. They can be solid color or vargiated as shown. Since they don't wear out, the price is very resonable. You may order:

1 (your color choice) for $1.50 shipping included

or more than one for a reduced price.

I'm old fashioned, I still wash dishes by hand.
"Little Red Riding Hood" has nothing on Lisa, the scarlet wonder.
Lisa is a bed pillow. Pillow is round and stuffed with polyester.
She stands abou 15 inches tall, skirt is as long as she is tall. She also has a white underskirt.
She will be a joy for any little girl's bed, especially at an affordable price.
Lisa complete with pillow, jewelry and jaunty little hat is
$20.00 plus shipping.
Your choice of shipping USPS Priority mail or snail mail. ----------------------------------------

"Three Little Hats"
I am a little aqua hat just right for a young adult of 10 or older. I sport a matching flower and turned up brim which can be lowered over ears. I'm made with 4 ply acrylic yarn. Oh, by the way, I have a tiny satin stripe through my stitches.
I will keep your little head very warm for just:
$3.00 plus shipping handling.
"What a Buy"
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I'm not finished! See the little white and lavendar hat with attached scarf. A little girl that likes lavendar will love this hat. It also fits size 10 to young adult.
You can fit me on your pretty little, curly topped head for just:
$5.00 plus shipping and handling.
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We don't forget those people who like to ski.
We have just the items to keep their head and ears warm.
They have the scarf attached and are adult size.
They are made with 4 ply acrylic yarn.
We're not kidding you!
They are
ONLY
$10 plus shipping .

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Adult hat, mittens and 60 inch scarf. Made with 4 ply acrylic yarn in my own pattern. This combo is very warm, washable and guaranteed to keep the cold out. The three pieces sell for:

$15.00 plus shipping.

2010-02-19T08:21:00.002-06:00

Thursday, February 19, 2010

January, with all it's snow and ice has come and gone. February is still hanging around. We still have about a six inch covering of snow on the ground but it is melting. Our last snow was 10 days ago and quilt a lot on top of the 8 inches we already had.

I have a Jack Russell Terrier mix. She weighs about 20 lbs. and has short legs. She is really a smart little canine, but also can show her ignorance sometimes.

She just 4 days ago, went outside and decided she was going to roam around the lawn. Golly, that dog got stuck in the deep snow. I'm not kidding you, she got stuck in the snow up about her hips. I don't go out on the ice and snow, so just yelled and told her to scratch, which she did. She got herself loose enough to turn around and face the house but still couldn't move. I kept telling her to scratched. She LOL scratched her way up to the patio. I laugh about it now, but at the time, it wasn't funny.

What a Blessing!

2010-01-10T08:52:00.002-06:00

> YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW > >

"GOOD MORNING"

SAID A WOMAN AS SHE WALKED UP TO THE MAN SITTING ON GROUND.

THE MAN SLOWLY LOOKED UP.

THIS WAS A WOMAN CLEARLY ACCUSTOMED TO THE FINER THINGS OF LIFE. HER COAT WAS NEW.. SHE LOOKED LIKE SHE HAD NEVER MISSED A MEAL IN HER LIFE.

HIS FIRST THOUGHT WAS THAT SHE WANTED TO MAKE FUN OF HIM, LIKE SO MANY OTHERS HAD DONE BEFORE.

"LEAVE ME ALONE," HE GROWLED....

TO HIS AMAZEMENT, THE WOMAN CONTINUED STANDING. SHE WAS SMILING -- HER EVEN WHITE TEETH DISPLAYED IN DAZZLING ROWS.

"ARE YOU HUNGRY?" SHE ASKED.

"NO," HE ANSWERED SARCASTICALLY. "I'VE JUST COME FROM DINING WITH THE> PRESIDENT. NOW GO AWAY."

THE WOMAN'S SMILE BECAME EVEN BROADER. SUDDENLY THE MAN FELT A GENTLE HAND UNDER HIS ARM. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING, LADY?" THE MAN ASKED ANGRILY. "I SAID TO LEAVE ME> ALONE.

JUST THEN A POLICEMAN CAME UP. "IS THERE ANY PROBLEM, MA'AM?" HE ASKED..

"NO PROBLEM HERE, OFFICER," THE WOMAN ANSWERED. "I'M JUST TRYING TO GET THIS MAN TO HIS FEET.. WILL YOU HELP ME?"

THE OFFICER SCRATCHED HIS HEAD.

"THAT'S OLD JACK. HE'S BEEN A FIXTURE AROUND HERE FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. WHAT DO YOU WANT WITH HIM?"

"SEE THAT CAFETERIA OVER THERE?" SHE ASKED. "I'M GOING TO GET HIM SOMETHING TO EAT AND GET HIM OUT OF THE COLD FOR AWHILE."

"ARE YOU CRAZY, LADY?" THE HOMELESS MAN RESISTED. "I DON'T WANT TO GO IN> THERE!" THEN HE FELT STRONG HANDS GRAB HIS OTHER ARM AND LIFT HIM UP. "LET> ME GO, OFFICER. I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING." > >

" THIS IS A GOOD DEAL FOR YOU, JACK" THE OFFICER ANSWERED.

"DON'T BLOW IT."> > >

FINALLY, AND WITH SOME DIFFICULTY, THE WOMAN AND THE POLICE OFFICER GOT JACK> INTO THE CAFETERIA AND SAT HIM AT A TABLE IN A REMOTE CORNER. IT WAS THE> MIDDLE OF THE MORNING, SO MOST OF THE BREAKFAST CROWD HAD ALREADY LEFT AND> THE LUNCH BUNCH HAD NOT YET ARRIVED.... > >

THE MANAGER STRODE ACROSS THE CAFETERIA AND STOOD BY HIS TABLE. "WHAT'S> GOING ON HERE, OFFICER?" HE ASKED. "WHAT IS ALL THIS, IS THIS MAN IN> TROUBLE?" > > "THIS LADY BROUGHT THIS MAN IN HERE TO BE FED," THE POLICEMAN ANSWERED. > >

"NOT IN HERE!" THE MANAGER REPLIED ANGRILY. "HAVING A PERSON LIKE THAT HERE> IS BAD FOR BUSINESS." > > OLD JACK SMILED A TOOTHLESS GRIN. "SEE, LADY. I TOLD YOU SO. NOW IF YOU'LL> LET ME GO. I DIDN'T WANT TO COME HERE IN THE FIRST PLACE." > > THE WOMAN TURNED TO THE CAFETERIA MANAGER AND SMILED..

"SIR, ARE YOU> FAMILIAR WITH EDDY AND ASSOCIATES, THE BANKING FIRM DOWN THE STREET?" > > "OF COURSE I AM," THE MANAGER ANSWERED IMPATIENTLY. "THEY HOLD THEIR WEEKLY> MEETINGS IN ONE OF MY BANQUET ROOMS." > > "AND DO YOU MAKE A GOODLY AMOUNT OF MONEY PROVIDING FOOD AT THESE WEEKLY> MEETINGS?" > > "WHAT BUSINESS IS THAT OF YOURS?" > > I, SIR, AM PENELOPE EDDY, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE COMPANY." > >

"OH." > > THE WOMAN SMILED AGAIN. "I THOUGHT THAT MIGHT MAKE A DIFFERENCE." SHE> GLANCED AT THE COP WHO WAS BUSY STIFLING A GIGGLE.

"WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN> US IN A CUP OF COFFEE AND A MEAL, OFFICER?" > > "NO THANKS, MA'AM," THE OFFICER REPLIED. "I'M ON DUTY." > > "THEN, PERHAPS, A CUP OF COFFEE TO GO?"> >

"YES, MAM. THAT WOULD BE VERY NICE." > > THE CAFETERIA MANAGER TURNED ON HIS HEEL, "I'LL GET YOUR COFFEE FOR YOU> RIGHT AWAY, OFFICER." > > THE OFFICER WATCHED HIM WALK AWAY. "YOU CERTAINLY PUT HIM IN HIS PLACE," HE> SAID. > > "THAT WAS NOT MY INTENT. BELIEVE IT OR NOT, I HAVE A REASON FOR ALL THIS."> > > SHE SAT DOWN AT THE TABLE ACROSS FROM HER AMAZED DINNER GUEST. SHE STARED AT> HIM INTENTLY..

"JACK, DO YOU REMEMBER ME?" > > OLD JACK SEARCHED HER FACE WITH HIS OLD, RHEUMY EYES. "I THINK SO -- I MEAN> YOU DO LOOK FAMILIAR." > > "I'M A LITTLE OLDER PERHAPS," SHE SAID. "MAYBE I'VE EVEN FILLED OUT MORE> THAN IN MY YOUNGER DAYS WHEN YOU WORKED HERE, AND I CAME THROUGH THAT VERY> DOOR, COLD AND HUNGRY." > >

"MA'AM?" THE OFFICER SAID QUESTIONINGLY. HE COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT SUCH A> MAGNIFICENTLY TURNED OUT WOMAN COULD EVER HAVE BEEN HUNGRY. > > "I WAS JUST OUT OF COLLEGE," THE WOMAN BEGAN. "I HAD COME TO THE CITY> LOOKING FOR A JOB, BUT I COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. FINALLY I WAS DOWN TO MY> LAST FEW CENTS AND HAD BEEN KICKED OUT OF MY APARTMENT. I WALKED THE STREETS> FOR DAYS. IT WAS FEBRUARY AND I WAS COLD AND NEARLY STARVING. I SAW THIS> PLACE AND WALKED IN ON THE OFF CHANCE THAT I COULD GET SOMETHING TO EAT." >

> JACK LIT UP WITH A SMILE. "NOW I REMEMBER," HE SAID. "I WAS BEHIND THE> SERVING COUNTER. YOU CAME UP AND ASKED ME IF YOU COULD WORK FOR SOMETHING> TO EAT. I SAID THAT IT WAS AGAINST COMPANY POLICY." > >

"I KNOW," THE WOMAN CONTINUED. "THEN YOU MADE ME THE BIGGEST ROAST BEEF> SANDWICH THAT I HAD EVER SEEN, GAVE ME A CUP OF COFFEE, AND TOLD ME TO GO> OVER TO A CORNER TABLE AND ENJOY IT. I WAS AFRAID THAT YOU WOULD GET INTO> TROUBLE... THEN, WHEN I LOOKED OVER AND SAW YOU PUT THE PRICE OF MY FOOD IN> THE CASH REGISTER, I KNEW THEN THAT EVERYTHING WOULD BE ALL RIGHT." > >

"SO YOU STARTED YOUR OWN BUSINESS?" OLD JACK SAID. > > "I GOT A JOB THAT VERY AFTERNOON. I WORKED MY WAY UP. EVENTUALLY I STARTED> MY OWN BUSINESS THAT, WITH THE HELP OF GOD, PROSPERED." SHE OPENED HER PURSE> AND PULLED OUT A BUSINESS CARD.. "WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED HERE, I WANT YOU TO> PAY A VISIT TO A MR. LYONS...HE'S THE PERSONNEL DIRECTOR OF MY COMPANY. I'LL> GO TALK TO HIM NOW AND I'M CERTAIN HE'LL FIND SOMETHING FOR YOU TO DO AROUND> THE OFFICE." SHE SMILED. "I THINK HE MIGHT EVEN FIND THE FUNDS TO GIVE YOU> A LITTLE ADVANCE SO THAT YOU CAN BUY SOME CLOTHES AND GET A PLACE TO LIVE> UNTIL YOU GET ON YOUR FEET... IF YOU EVER NEED ANYTHING, MY DOOR IS ALWAYS> OPENED TO YOU." > >

THERE WERE TEARS IN THE OLD MAN'S EYES. "HOW CAN I EVER THANK YOU?" HE SAID.> > > "DON'T THANK ME," THE WOMAN ANSWERED. "TO GOD GOES THE GLORY. THANK JESUS...> HE LED ME TO YOU." > > OUTSIDE THE CAFETERIA, THE OFFICER AND THE WOMAN PAUSED AT THE ENTRANCE> BEFORE GOING THEIR SEPARATE WAYS... > >

"THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP, OFFICER," SHE SAID. > > "ON THE CONTRARY, MS. EDDY," HE ANSWERED. "THANK YOU. I SAW A MIRACLE TODAY,> SOMETHING THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET. AND..AND THANK YOU FOR THE COFFEE." > > IF YOU HAVE MISSED KNOWING ME, YOU HAVE MISSED NOTHING. > > IF YOU HAVE MISSED SOME OF MY EMAILS, YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED A LAUGH.. > > BUT, IF YOU HAVE MISSED KNOWING MY LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, YOU HAVE> MISSED EVERYTHING IN THE WORLD. > > HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS AND DON'T FORGET THAT WHEN> YOU "CAST YOUR BREAD UPON THE WATERS," YOU NEVER KNOW HOW IT WILL BE> RETURNED TO YOU.. > > GOD IS SO BIG HE CAN COVER THE WHOLE WORLD WITH HIS LOVE AND SO SMALL HE CAN> CURL UP INSIDE YOUR HEART.. > > WHEN GOD LEADS YOU TO THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF, TRUST HIM FULLY AND LET GO. > ONLY 1 OF 2 THINGS WILL HAPPEN, EITHER HE'LL CATCH YOU WHEN YOU FALL, OR> HE'LL TEACH YOU HOW TO FLY! > > THE POWER OF ONE SENTENCE! > > GOD IS GOING TO SHIFT THINGS AROUND FOR YOU TODAY AND LET THINGS WORK IN> YOUR FAVOR. > > IF YOU BELIEVE, SEND IT. > IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE, DELETE IT. > > GOD CLOSES DOORS NO MAN CAN OPEN & GOD OPENS DOORS NO MAN CAN CLOSE.. > IF YOU NEED GOD TO OPEN SOME DOORS FOR YOU...SEND THIS ON. > > HAVE A BLESSED DAY AND REMEMBER TO BE A BLESSING... > > LIVE WELL, LOVE MUCH, LAUGH OFTEN > >

It's Wintertime For Me

2009-12-31T20:51:00.006-06:00

GOOD MORNING

It's winter before we know it...

You know, time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years.

It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate.

And yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all...

And I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams... But, here it is... the winter of my life and it catches me by surprise... How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my babies go? And where did my youth go?

I remember well... seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like... But, here it is..

my friends are retired and really getting gray... they move slower and I see an older person now. Lots are in better shape than me... but, I see the great change... Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant... but, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd be.

Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore... it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will... I just fall asleep where I sit!

And so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!!!

But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I'm not sure how long it will last... this I know, that when it's over... its over... Yes , I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done,,, things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime...

So if you're not in your winter yet... let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long!!!

Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not!

You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life...so, live for good today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember... and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past!!!

"Life is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one."

LIVE IT WELL!!!----ENJOY TODAY!!!-----DO SOMETHING FUN!!!----BE HAPPY!!!----BE THANKFUL!!! And thank God for the blessings He has given to you and blessed with many years of friends and family.

2010

Thanks for being a friend

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Happy New Year

2009-12-30T18:28:00.010-06:00

Snowploys in Willow Springs

2009-12-24T09:02:00.003-06:00

E-Mail Scam

2009-12-23T11:28:00.001-06:00

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Beware it is a scam!

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Snow Fall in Willow Springs

2009-12-19T18:25:00.009-06:00

These photos were taken of Willow Springs about 1:00 PM, December 19, 2009. They range from the Justice, Willow Springs Water tower at Forest Ave and High Street, to
an attractuive decidious tree in front of an evergreen, an evergreen grouping and a scene on Ravine with a home in the background and a Cook County Forest Preserve showing bushes, trees and much ground snow.

The snow and ice clung to the trees and bushes making an artist pallet of the town.

We, as Chicago, can say "As far as the weather is concerned, we never know from day to day what to expect becuase it changes every day."

These photos were taken and published by Virginia Farrell

It was only about an inch but it was beautiful. The trees and bushes looked just like winter wonderland.

SHE FORGOT TO SMELL THE ROSES

2009-12-16T10:23:00.003-06:00

There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend...
He was always
There for her. She told her boyfriend, 'If I could only see
The world, I will marry you.'

One day, Someone donated a pair of eyes to her.
When the bandages
Came off, she was able to see everything,
including her Boyfriend.

He asked Her,'Now that you can see the world,
will you marry me?'
The Girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind.
The Sight of his closed eyelids shocked her.
She hadn't expected That.
The thought of looking at them the rest of her life
Led her to refuse to marry him.

Her Boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her
Saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before
They were yours, they were mine.'

This is How the human brain often works when
our status changes.
Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who
Was always by their side in the most painful situations.

Life Is a Gift

Today
Before you say an unkind word - Think of someone
who can't speak…

Before
You complain about the taste of your food -

Think of someone Who has nothing to eat.

Before
You complain about your husband or wife -

Think of someone who's crying out to GOD for a companion…

Today
Before you complain about life - Think of someone who went
Too early to heaven.

Before
Whining about the distance you drive Think of someone who
Walks the same distance with their feet.

And when
You are tired and complain about your job -

Think of the Unemployed, the disabled, and those

who wish they had your job.

And when
Depressing thoughts seem to get you down -

Put a smile on Your face and think:

you're alive and still Around.

When the World Turns, Today

2009-12-09T12:27:00.000-06:00

Hello again.

Seems I have a little time away from my quilting now. Just finished the 3rd one this morning. WHAT A RELIEF! Now to straighten up from all the mess I made and keep crocheting on the Bedspread. Have lots of inches to go on it yet. Need to do about 3 or more rows per day.

Today the weather outside is frightful. Saturday night and Sunday, we had about an inch of snow. For the most part it melted very soon after falling. Starting Monday night sometime during the night, started snowing again, just some flurries. Yesterday, Tuesday was a different story. Started flurries during the night Tuesday AM, then got heavier as the day progressed until last night, it had warmed up and was raining. In between the raindrops, it turned to ice and we had a nice coating of sleet on the ground. Then it snowed again and is still doing something. Don't even want to look out. I'll start sprinkling some snow & ice melt little by little so I can get to the mailbox and that will be the extent of my traverse outside.

I really hope all is well where you people live. Been watching the weather, some of you are really being hit with bad snow. Reno looked like it was half covered in snow according to some on-line pictures I saw.

Well, for now, that is all. I'm looking for an online picture of winter in my town that I took a couple of years ago. Somebody put in on a web site. See you later.

so: Merry Christmas-you can say Merry Christmas to me and I won't be offended.
Happy Hanauka to my granddaugter and her family.
To you who don't like Merry Christmas just remember, you got here somehow, not
totally by injection.

SHE JUST MADE MY DAY

2009-12-04T09:43:00.000-06:00

I am so happy!

You cannot imagine. I have 5 children and 12 grandchildren.
I just received an E-mail from my oldest grandchild that she is expecting a baby.
This will be my first Great Grandchild.

You cannot imagine how it makes me feel. At 81 years old------What more can I say?

THE SLED

2009-12-03T06:55:00.000-06:00

YOU MAY WISH ME MERRY CHRISTMAS, I WON'T BE OFFENDED.

AS THE WORLD TURNS, THERE IS STILL FAITH THAT OUR PRAYERS WILL BE ANSWERED.
From a Friend:
Sled Ride
.
It was the day after Christmas. The pastor of the church went outside to shovel the new fallen snow from the church steps. As he looked over at the nativity scene in the front of the church he suddenly noticed that the baby Jesus was missing from among the figures. Immediately he stopped shoveling and, in a slight panic, began looking around the area for the figure.

As the pastor rounded the corner of the church, he saw a little boy with a sled, and in the sled was the figure of the little baby Jesus.
So he walked up to the boy and said, "Well, where did you get Him, my fine friend?"

The little boy innocently looked up at the pastor and replied, "I got him from the church."

"And why did you take him?"

The boy said, "Well, about a week before Christmas I prayed to the little Lord Jesus and I told him if he would bring me a new sled for Christmas I would give him a ride in it."

The blessings of Jesus be with you this Christmas, New Years and always.

Virginia

ANOTHER QUILT

2009-11-29T18:23:00.000-06:00

Ah, for the joy of seeing another quilt come together. Took a few days off because my shoulders were getting tired. Guess I was getting tired also. After the Thanksgiving dinner at my daughter's home, I really was ready to stop for a few days.

We watched a movie, before I came home, about the earth. It was great! Little Animals, Medium size animals and large animals. There also were fish and birds. Whales and sharks in the sea, exotic birds in the sky and flocks and flocks of birds we couldn't recognize.

Peewee is a Jack Russell mix. Both parents were JR's but was a family situation, there fore I can't claim a true JR. She is still very pretty and the best companion I could ever have. We are both hyper, she being 10 yrs old now, I can't keep up with her. Oh, My achin'back.

Anyway, following that day, since I had straightened up my house before going there, I was tired. Was in bed before 10 and slept really good. Got up at 6 to take care of Peewee, I went back to bed. Then went back to bed, got up, had breakfast and went back to bed, got up had lunch and went back to bed, got up, had dinner and went back to bed to sleep for most of the night Friday night. Same thing Saturday but not so much sleep.

This morning, I woke up felt, acted and looked like a new person. Oh, what a little rest can do for one.

Anyway started on my 3rd quilt since September. This one is a musical theme for my oldest granddaughter. I'm looking forward to the quilt slide show when the three are finished washed and photographed. Keep watching!

Remembering "Jack"

2009-11-28T10:42:00.000-06:00

JACK

As we headed down hyonder lane

In the old black Model-T Ford

We saw a movement in the grass

'Twas old Jack Rabbit runnin' along.

The light of the Ford followed his gait

As he went a'runnin at quite a Clip,

His ears were floppin', as his tail following last

Down that yonder lane, he went to roam.

Now this went on for 'bout a mile

Then old Jack, he started to smile.

He knew he had outrun that Ford,

He sat on the step in the church yard.

It's time, the Parson opens the door,

Jack skittered in right on the floor.

To the organ he ran, jumped upon the seat

So his long ears could keep the beat.

If you haven't seen Jack in Church,

I know why. He told me "I become invisibly."

Now, you can't really tell if this story is true,

He knows he left some fur under the pew.

copywrite RVF 2007

Harold Estes-On Shape up or Ship Out

2009-11-25T06:37:00.000-06:00

President Obama, this is not the time to be a smart ---, but time to start listening to the American people. WE DON'T LIKE WHAT YOU ARE DOING! JESUS TELLS US THAT ALL WHO FOLLOW HIS WORD WILL BE SAVED. THIS IS IN THE BIBLE THAT WE USE, NOT THE KORON. Whatever it is or how it is spelled, I don't care. If it is not the Word of God, it is false.

Well done/right on

This venerable and much honored WW II vet is well known in Hawaii
for his seventy-plus years of service to patriotic organizations and causes all over the country. A humble man without a political bone in his body, he has never spoken out before about a government official, until now. He dictated this letter to a friend, signed it and mailed it to the president.

Dear President Obama,

My name is Harold Estes, approaching 95 on December 13 of this year. People meeting me for the first time don't believe my age because I remain wrinkle free and pretty much mentally alert.

I enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1934 and served proudly
before, during and after WW II retiring as a Master Chief Bos'n Mate. Now I live in a "rest home" located on the western end of Pearl Harbor allowing me to keep alive the memories of 23 years of service to my country.

One of the benefits of my age, perhaps the only one,
is to speak my mind, blunt and direct even to the head man.

So here goes.

I am amazed, angry and determined not to see my country die before I do but you seem hell bent not to grant me that wish.

I can't figure out what country you are the president of.
You fly around the world telling our friends and enemies despicable lies like: " We're no longer a Christian nation" "America is arrogant" - (Your wife even announced to the world,"America is mean-spirited. " Please tell her to try preaching that nonsense to 23 generations our war dead buried all over the globe who died for no other reason than to free a whole lot of strangers from tyranny and hopelessness.

I'd say shame on the both of you but I don't think you like America nor do I see an ounce of gratefulness in anything you do for the obvious gifts this country has given you. To be without shame or gratefulness is a dangerous thing for a man sitting in the White House.
After 9/11 you said," America hasn't lived up to her
ideals. Which ones did you mean? Was it the notion of personal liberty that 11,000 farmers and shopkeepers died for to win independence from the British? Or maybe the ideal that no man should be a slave to another man that 500,000 men died for in the Civil War ? I hope you didn't mean the ideal 470,000 fathers, brothers,husbands,and a lot of fellas I knew personally died for in WWII,because we felt real strongly about not letting any nation push us around because we stand for freedom.
I don't think you mean the ideal that says equality is better than discrimination. You know the one that a whole lot of white people understood when they helped to get you elected.
Take a little advice from a very old geezer,young man.
Shape up and start acting like an American.If you don't, I'll do what I can to see you get shipped out of that fancy rental on Pennsylvania Avenue .You were elected to lead not to bow, apologize and kiss the hands of murderers and corrupt leaders who still treat their people like slaves.
And just who do you think you are telling the American people not to jump to conclusions and condemn that Muslim major who killed 13 of his fellow soldiers and wounded dozens more. You mean you don't want us to do what you did when that white cop used force to subdue that black college professor in Massachusetts who was putting up a fight ? You don't mind offending the police calling them stupid but you don't want us to offend Muslim fanatics by calling them what they are,terrorists.
One more thing. I realize you never served in the military and never had to defend your country with your life but you're the Commander-in-Chief now,son. Do your job. When your battle-hardened field General asks you for 40,000 more troops to complete the mission, give them to him. But if you're not in this fight to win, then get out. The life of one American soldier is not worth the best political strategy you're thinking of.
You could be our greatest president because you face the greatest challenge ever presented to any president.
You're not going to restore American greatness by bringing back our bloated economy. That's not our greatest threat. Losing the heart and soul of who we are as Americans is our big fight now. And I sure as hell don't want to think my president is the enemy in this final battle.
Sincerely,
Harold B. Estes
When a 95 year old hero of the "the Greatest Generation"
stands up and speaks out like this, I think we owe it to him to send his words to as many Americans as we can.

He Did it Again!

2009-11-19T20:54:00.000-06:00

I just can't get over what Obama is doing. He is supposed to be a well educated man but why in the name of our peace is he doing some of the things he has done. The latest is the Gitmo project. Why not just leave them where they are? They are criminals, they are terrorists. Why bring more to us. We have enough terror in our own back yards today.

Everyday in the news, another child is shot by a gang member, or a family is killed during a burglury and robbery or a woman/girl not matter her age is raped, beaten and killed. The latest I read about was a teenager who murdered her 10 year old friend and said: "I just wanted to see what it felt like."

Are so many people in the world demon-possessed that it has become a way of life? In Luke 8:30 it is related that Jesus met a demon-possessed man. Jesus asked him his name. He replied: "Legion," full of demons.
Jesus commanded that the demons leave Legion and enter into the pigs.

Is it now time for God to command the demons to leave the human race and it be restored and filled with the Holy Spirit?

We know that He is able to do this, but they won't listen and because they don't listen the demons become stronger and stronger until all is lost.

Is Obama within the league of demons? Only God knows.

RAINY DAY

2009-11-18T08:19:00.000-06:00

Good Morning. Between the raindrops, I decided to stay in today. Going along just fine of my Christmas Projects. Oh, if you could see them. This one is finished and as you can see, it is based on Sunbonnet Sue with her purple and yellow bonnet and dress. Yes, It's a Christmas Gift. I do make quilts to sell, this particular one would sell now for between $400.00 and $500.00 dollars. It is an individual size because of the pattern. The length is double bed and the width is just over a twin bed size.

The one I'm working on currently and expect to finish today is based on Transformer (the good buy) It is double bed size.

Still one to go. No picture yet. It is based on a musical background. It also is double bed size.

I will be making more quilts, crib, single and double bed size when thise projects are finished.

Within the Christmas agenda, also is a crocheted bedspread. It will be 110 by 118 inches, worked in a diagonal pattern. Takes 14 skeins of yarn and lots and lots of work.

But, enough about Christmas. I got a very pleasant surprise yesterday. Had not really looked at my flower garden since the frost set almost everything in dormancy until spring. My sewing machine sets in front of a window overlooking the flower garden. When I opened the drapes yesterday, there was a beautiful yellow flower about 5 inches in diameter. Looked like a Dandelion but grows on stems that reach about 20 inches high. Spent some time looking up this mystery flower to find out it is a windflower, Rudbeckia laciniata. I haven't the slighted idea of what translates into, but they say the common name is Hawk Flower. The articles I read said is a prolific. It is so pretty, it can come up anyplace in my garden. In fact, I saved seeds from an earlier blossoming.

Read a little poem while looking for the Hawk Flower. It is lovely. A Robert Louis Stephenson adapt tation of a a child in the mother's flower garden.

As from the house your mother sees

You playing round the garden trees,

So you may see, if you will look

Through the windows of this book,

Another child, far, far away,

And in another garden, play.
- Robert Louis Stevenson

So long, for today.

WHAT NEXT?

2009-11-14T07:52:00.000-06:00

I recently read an article in a February, 1993 Reaser's Digest entitled "Is Washington for Sale?

The lead into the article states "If you need something done in our nation's capital, all you seem to have to do is spread cash around to the right people with the right connections."

This article told of instances, for example, the Gerber baby food proposition to the Agriculture Department that it's products be included in the US aid package sent to foreign countries. They were refused participation until $$$$$ sign were seen.

Gerber is not the only corporation to join the insiders group. There are lawyers, stockholders, banks and many financial institutions that are mentioned as joiners.

This article quotes: "Together, these new Washingtonians have created an ingrown world, where insiders of both political parties take care of themselves and each other, crowding out ordinary taxpayers."

ISN'T THAT THE TRUTH!

Just look at what is happening to us, the ordinary taxpayers, today. Some in Washington want to take over my health insurance. They have already taken over our tax payments, our mandates on food and it's labeling, prescription drugs and it's usage and much more. Has this been a sneaking up way of taking over our lives? They have taken prayer out of school and allowed it to be replaced with guns and knives with what they say is "ABSOLUTE PROTECTION" from those who wish to terrorise our youth.

Oh, I could go on and on, yes, there is the drug issue, the sex issue, the maritial issue, the divorce issue, the farm issue and if you can think about it, I've just skimmed the surface.

How soon will it be before we are not even safe behind our closed doors? Isn't it getting close to that now?

There is only one thing that we can do now as it is upon us that our lives will be completely controlled by a few who care more for the money they receive that there constituants.

Pray that God will enter into this battle and keep these harbinger's of the unequal rights of human being at bay.

God Bless us All!

Crocheted Bedspread

2009-11-12T11:12:00.000-06:00

Somebody up there loves me. Demonstrated to my Book Club, yesterday, the bedspread I'm making. Also, did some complaining that I did not have enough yarn in the correct dye lot. I had ordered additional yarn hoping it would match the portion (almost half) that I had crocheted already.

Oh, Happy Day! The order was delivered this AM. It matched.

The picture is for Shelby. If you need any help, don't wait until December. Give a call.

Tomatoes

2009-11-11T12:35:00.000-06:00

Just went back to the first blog I wrote which was about the growth of my 2 tomato plants. Beisde those 2, I had volunteer plants come up, a Cherry Tomato (love to pick 'em & eat 'em) and a Plum Tomato. Now they have all been picked, given away or stored in plastic in freezer or since there were some green ones, saved them to ripen.

There are about 6 small ripe tomatoes left, but not for long. Stay tuned til next year, while I rake the leaves from my Mulberry tree, pray that the perinnial Hibiscus make it through the winter. I also need prayers for my Japanese Primrose and my Hydrangia.

As you can notice, my garden and my little Peewee is my life. My children are off doing their own thing, which I appreciate.

LATER!

DRIP DRY

2009-11-11T07:57:00.000-06:00

Today is Wednesday, November 12, 2009. I'm doing washing of clothes, etc.

Have you heard the latest. Since the age of drying clothes outside on a clothes line has expired for the most part, most of us are using automatic clothes dryers to dry our clothing. Seems the machine age is here. We use an automatic dishwasher to clean dishes, an automatic vacuum to sweep our carpet and many other things that do the work for us.

If this keeps up, soon we will able to have a remote by our comfortable, electrically charged massage recliner to do just about everything.

Take this for instance:

I have a dog: push a button to open the door so IT goes outside unaided by other than IT'S four legs and another to allow IT to come back in.

And to feed IT, another button on the remote opens the feed box, pours out the specified amount, then closes it until another button is pushed tomorrow. But what about the water? That one is easy, Go to your favorite Mart store, but a 3 gallon container which has a bowl attached to the bottom. The water flows from the container into the bowl and the dog is watered. Now, I didn't mention giving IT a bath. That's another story.

Has anybody and I'm sure you have, noticed that you don't touch anything but the water when using a public bathroom. Just stick your hands under a faucet and ??????? comes a stream of water unaided by human hands.

That done, there must be a way to dry those hands other than shaking the water off. Right? Well, just look on the wall, there is a shiny machine that has a downward spout attached. Just stick your hands under neath that spout and out comes some warm drying air. But be cautious, stick your head under the spout first to see how many germs from other sources have found a home in the gadget's filter.

Oh well, since I have drip dried my hands and my face, fed my dog, washed and dried my clothe there comes a time when you need to drip dry the whole body. Such is the case RIGHT NOW. bathtub here I come.

If you hear a scream, you will know that something invisible was lodged in the water pipes. Oh Dear, what IS that?

I think I've said enough about the modern day age of machinery.
HAVE A NICE DAY!

Sunshine

2009-11-05T07:20:00.000-06:00

Does anyone remember the words to "Sunshine on my Shoulder" or "On the Sunny Side of the Street"? That's what we have today. Beautiful bright sunshine, good for raking leaves.

Remember when? We were "Singin' in the Rain"? I certainly do, couldn't take a step and miss a raindrop. Good for bad hair days.

Well, according to this little joke I found, women can get into an uproar over little things as this husband found out very quickly.

My wife and I were dining in a fancy restaurant one evening and while I was supposed to be looking at the menu, out of the corner of my eye I saw a young woman get up from a table to leave the restaurant. Without really thinking, as men tend to do when a pretty young thing passes, my eyes followed this young woman dressed in a mini-skirt all the way to the exit door.

Going back to the menu, I heard a menacing voice say: "Do you realize what trouble you're in just for looking?

--------------------------------------------------------------------Do unto others what you would have them do unto you!

2009-11-04T08:16:00.000-06:00

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ENJOY!

JUST FOR TODAY

2009-11-04T07:48:00.000-06:00

Never envy the wicked! Soon they fade away like grass and disappear. Psalm 37

Today I see the grass disappearing, but just for a little while. As Jesus did when He was crucified, it will rise again in all it's glory. As God is our refuge and strength, a tested help in times of trouble. Psalm 46.

This picture is just a sampling of my 2009 Garden. As you can see, there are many species of the Hosta Plant. They, too have gone to rest for the season. It may be a long winter, but they also will resurrect.

In a way I'm anxious for spring to come. A dear friend sent me some perinneal Hibiscus seeds. Several of them rooted and grew to about 6 inches high this summer. Will they make it through the winter. Only God knows.

I do have an Oriental Hibiscus (an inside plant during winter) that gave me a beautiful blossom.

Weather has been so changeable here that from one day to the next, it is impossible to know what to schedule day by day. I was able to get some of the tons of leaves racked and put out to the street for the leave vacuum to come along and take them away with one big whoosh. What I have put out, is just a itty, bitty sample of what there is left already on the ground..

However, my big job will come near the end of the month when my Mulberry tree drops its foliage.

Well, for today, better get on with my quilting. Someday, I'll post a blog about the experiences with quuilts the last 3 years. Love It!

Love you all!

TODAY'S WHISPERS

2009-11-02T09:17:00.000-06:00

TODAY'S WHISPERS

Within these folds a tender message and a loving word to say:

Wait 'til its forgotten?

No, the future cannot wait. Just whisper it today.

'Mid all the sorrows, joys and tears,

At times filled with fears, Our hopes, Our love has not faded,

The above picture is my But grown stronger every day.

Grandma and Grandpa.

At time we forget, the present is our own, tomorrow a great unknown,

To all who the whisper awaits,

Say "I Love You" before it's too late.

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My love goes out to my children and grandchildren every day. Not always materially, but in my heart. It is at Christmas time that I use the gift giving materialistic method.

The last several years, I have given a quilt to someone each year.

First my son and his wife: The their 2 daughters.

This year I'm making for 3 grandchildren. The first is a spin-off of Sun Bonnet Sue for the youngest, the second is Transformers for my grandson and the last is for my older grandchild in the same family. It is a musical quilt. She is first chair flutist in her school's concert band. Last Christmas, the school took them to Germany to perform. What a thrill!

Next year, I hope I can make it to another family, 2 granddaughters. One off to college and one in High School.. Lord Willing!

My posting is Central Standard Time.

TODAY'S INSPIRATION, PSALM 36

2009-11-02T07:22:00.000-06:00

My Comment: Can you see today in the following verses?
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Sin lurks deep in the hearts of the wicked, forever uring them on to evil deeds. They have no fear of God to hold them back.
2. Instead, in their conceit, they think they can hide their evil deeds and not get caught.
3. Everything they say is crooked and deceitful, they are no longer wise and good.
4. They lie awake at night to hatch their evil plots, instead of planning how to keep away from wrong.
5. Your steadfast love, O Lord, is as great as all the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches beyong the clouds!
6. Your justice is as solid as God's mountains. Your decisions are as full of wisdom as the oceans are with water. You are concerned for man and animals alike!
7. How precious is Your constant love, O God! All humanity takes refuge in the shadow of Your wings!
8. You feed them with blessings from Your own table and let them drink from Your rivers of delight.
9. For you are the Fountain of Life; our light is from Your Light.
10. Pour out Your unfailing love on those who know you! Never stop giving Your salvation to those who long to do Your will.
11. Don't let these proud men trample me. Don't let their wicked hands push me around.
12. Look! They have fallen. They are thrown down and will not rise again.

This posting taken from: Living Psalm and Proverbs with the Major Prophets. Paraphrased by Kenneth N. Taylor Copyright 1967 by Tyndale House, Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois. First Printing, March, 1967. 75 thousands were printed.
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My Comment: Does verse 12 mean that He has struck down the evil ones?

2009-10-16T07:31:00.000-05:00

MY 2009 Garden of Flowers and Plants

Starting in April.
To her honor, the Boss at my house and my constant companion.
This is my little Peewee. She is now 10 years old.
You never saw a child as spoiled as much as Peewee.
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I am a gardener, among other things. Starting in the spring, the Hosta starts to parade in its green, blue and yellow finery.

In the fall they bring forth their white, purple and lavender blossoms. The yellow Hosta has a White blossom with a lavender throat. After they have bloomed and the stems are cut back, occasionally they will send up more shoots for blossoms. If not they just keep their color blue, white green etc. until fall when they turn yellow and must be trimmed back. I started out with 1 Hosta and now have 8 different variety. On the right is a bed of Purple Cone flowers placed among the Hostas. Also in the same picture is a patch of bright yellow wildflowers in the upper left corner and in the bottom right corner are some Marigolds. The trunk of the tree branches off into two trunks about 4 feet up. I have a clump of Hostas growing there which I placed there many years ago.
Purple Cone Flowers

also grow among the Hostas. The white daisys in the upper left hand corner sets off the other colors magnificiently.

Black eyed Susans and white Daisys grow among the hosta.

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Now that I have finished that corner of the garden, I'll go to the opposite corner where all the Marigolds and various other plants grow.

Marigolds with my 3 morning visitor.

The last day I saw my visitor he was walking down my driveway. After the great flood when Noah built the Ark at God's command, it was a Dove that Noah sent out to see if it was safe to let the animals 2 x 2 out into the world. The Dove returned carrying an Olive branch in his mouth. Peace! Peace be with you!

There also is Parsley, Oregano, Sage and Feverfew. First to bloom in the spring is my prize Peony, the first plant I put in the garden many years ago.

There are more, the Coreopisis and Iris purple, yellow, lavender and white both short and tall.
Coreopisis
Iris short and tall, not only the varigated white and purple but all putple, yellow and white.

Then there come the Poppies, row on row, between the Hosta, the cone flowers and every other living thing in the garden. The blossom of the Poppy doesn't last very long. 2 days at the most, but are beautiful in their regal, lacy attire. When they drop their finery, they leave a pod filled with tiny black poppy seeds. I have never tried to use them as don't know if that strain of poppy is edible and each time I think of it, realize I might be poisoning myself. The seeds in those pods spray as far as they can reach. In addition, the birds have a great time, scattering them all over the neighborhood. Then to cap off the varities of floral plants, there is the Sunflower. They also re-seed themselves. I have giant yellow Sunflowers and Sunflowers with bronze throat and stripped brown and yellow Sunflower blossoms. The little finches love the Sunflowers in addition to the thistle seed I feed them. The Hummingbirds like the Purple cone flowers and the deep red Sedum. My flowers don't stand alone however.

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My pride and joy in my garden are my tomato plants. I purchased 2 Bonnie plants from K-Mart in April, planted them right away in large free standing pots, covered them with a smaller set of pots until the weather became more like summer. I kept the plants covered untilMay 20 I had a tomato on one plant.

Picture taken May 20, 2009 That isn't the end of my tomato venture. See all pictures by scrolling down. I harvested tomatoes for myself and friends all summer. Now have green tomatoes ripening.

Picture taken July 4, 2009

Picture taken July 6, 2009

Picture taken July 12, 2009.

Tomato is 4 inches in diameter and 13 inches circumferance.

A successful year for flowers and veggies. There is still Parsley and Beets to be harvested. But, that is another story.

On theleft the blossoms of the Hostas with Purple Cone flower and Daisy blossoms, with a tiny patch of marigold in bottom right.

Next Is My Prize Peony and the Celoesis

Following the Peony is the Yellow and the white Daisys. and the Purple Cone Flowers. Following the Daisy like flowers comes the Large Blossomed Moon Flower. The reason it is called the moon flower is that the blossoms are about 10 to 12 inches Across, and last only one night. They open in the early evening and stay open until 8 pm. Their aroma is Delightful and envelopes the area with the sweet, romantic fragrance. Beside it grown a large red geranium. Don's have manhy of those anymore. Have tried to keep through the winter, but I've always lost them. One day I'll find the secret of keeping thde blossoms.

2009-10-16T07:20:00.000-05:00

SPRING, SUMMER, FALL, 2009 GARDEN

My 2009 Garden starting in May.
Not to be forgotten, the Boss at my house and my constant companion.
This is my little Peewee. She is now 10 years old. You never saw a child as spoiled as Peewee is.

I am a gardener, among other things. Starting in the spring, the Hosta starts to parade in its green, blue and yellow finery. In the fall they bring forth their lavender, white and purple blossoms. The yellow has a 2 tone white with lavender throat.
On the right the blossoms of the Hostas with Purple Cone flower and Daisy blossoms, with a tiny patch of marigold in bottom left corner. I am a gardener, among other things. Starting in the spring, the Hosta starts to parade in its green, blue and yellow finery.
Following closely behind is my prize peony. It is the first plant I put in my garden---back when?

Then along come the Japanese Poppies. Reminds me of the poem: "Between the poppies, row on row" can't remember any more of it but they just grow all over the garden, in spots where either they have planted themselves or the birds have strewn the seen. They are beautiful but don't last long. After the blossom has dropped it petals following 2 or 3 days of red furls, it forms a pod inside of which are thousands of poppy seeds. No seed to save unless you wish to give some to a friend for cultivating. They re-seed and
re-seed and

re-seed and

re-seed.

I have hundreds of blossoms at once.

2009 Garden

2009-10-15T21:58:00.000-05:00

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Thursday, October 15, 2009

October's Woes, Summer Glows
My 2009 Garden starting in May.
Not to be forgotten, the Boss at my house and my constant companion.
This is my little Peewee. She is now 10 years old. You never saw a child as spoiled as Peewee is.

I am a gardener, among other things. Starting in the spring, the Hosta starts to parade in its green, blue and yellow finery. In the fall they bring forth their lavender, white and purple blossoms. The yellow has a 2 tone white with lavender throat.
On the right the blossoms of the Hostas with Purple Cone flower and Daisy blossoms, with a tiny patch of marigold in bottom left corner.

Hostas In the Springtime.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Next comes the Iris in all their glory.

Slowly behind Hosta and the Iris the Ecinacea and the Daisy's are all decked out in their purple, yellow, pink and yellow blossoms. For the most part these flowers bloom continuously until just before frost at the middle of end of September. This year it was the very end of September and almost every night since.. Gets down into the low 40 degree mark. We also are having a lot or rain. One bright spot is that the weathermen says that next week we are to have warmer temps and sunshine. I could really do with some sunshine right about now. I still have cleaning out of my garden to do.
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Not to be outdone, there are several other plants and flowers that grow, flourish and blossom in my garden. Wouldn't you know mytwo tomato plants that were started in April are growing nicely. Don't see any blossoms yet, but near the end of May they should start to appear. Oh Yes, Not only blossoms, but look at what I've got: One tomato and a large on at that. Next: I can almost taste those red juicy fruit when they ripen. That is just a sample of the tomatoes I have had this summer. I've had tomatoes every day and have shared some with friends.

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That's not all the goodies in my garden. There is the Celeosis, the Marigolds, Moon Flowers, the Sunflowers plus smaller plants that are hidden by larger ones. Herbs of Oregano and Sage as well as Parsley, Onions and Feverfew.

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>>>>>>>My Prize Peony. The first plant I had in my garden. My
Children are carrying the tradition of the Peony forward.
Now we follow with the cold, then the snow for a Merry, Merry Christmas. HAVE A HOLLY, JOLLY CHRISTMAS
THIS YEAR!
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In addition, I need to mulch my Hydrangia and the new Japanese Primrose roots I have received. Am so anxious for spring to come as I havn't seen a Primrose in many years. I also have perinnial Hibiscus and lots and lots of other plants to care for.
My Marigold crop was just fantastic this year.
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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Two blogs ago I said I would have items for sale.
They are in the blog of September 30, 2009.
Now that is coming close to winter in my area, I will have more items for sale.
Crocheted hats for children and adults. Forever dishclothes "They never wear out."
And many other items.
Many will be photographed.
Keep checking back from time to time, you never know what treasure you will find.
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Thursday, October 1, 2009

A new Recipe from Chmpbell's Kitchen
Time for a nice hot meal whether it be a casserole or a pot of soup or stew.
Sounds good!
From my friend Sandy.Creamy Mushroom-Garlic Chicken
from Campbell's Kitchen
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cook Time: 20 min.Ingredients:1 tbsp. vegetable oil4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom with Roasted Garlic Soup1/2 cup milk Directions:Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned on both sides.Stir the soup and milk in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Vintage Sale
Vintage Items for sale
Handerchiefs:30 cotton with crocheted edges. $00.25 each.$7.50 plus Priority Mail postage of $8.10
41 White with embroidered flower motif in corner……$00.25 each.$10.25 plus Priority Mail postage of $8.10
18 Many colored Flowered Hankies $00.25 each.$4.50 plus Priority Mail postage of $8.10
23 Miscellaneous Colors patterns & some plain white $00.25 each.$6.50 plus Priority Mail postage of $8.10
Any of the items may be shipped at Snail rate USPS postage.Mailing depends location & packing cost. Takes 6 to 10 days for delivery
I will sell all 116 hankies at a reduced price of $25.00 plus postage.
Some of these hankies have never been used. Most are like new.
Also have Vintage Aprons and Grandmother’s garden 10 inch handmade quilt blocks, enough for small quilt possibly crib quilt.
Please leave comment.
I will respond with further instructions or definitions.
Can also supply a picture of each category.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Jolly Snowman on his way!

No, he is not here yet, but the way it feels with the wind it seems as though,
"I'ts beginning to feel like Christmas."
This is the second day of very strong winds and cold canadian air. I brought in my potted Purple Wandering Jew, my Sage and a Geranium. Hope they make it until Spring 2010. That seems strange and need to think to type it and I'm a good typist.
The wind blew over my tomato cages but did not harm the plants. If this cold keeps up, I'll pick my green tomatoes. With the amount on the vines, I could have fresh tomatoes until next summer.
If you have green tomatoes you wish to save, just pick them, wrap them in newspaper, place in a dark place (like a closet). They will riped and be just a good like them came right off the vine. I love my tomatoes. How about you? Come on along on my blog and give me your opinion of tomatoes.
Your comment will be sent to me on my E-mail address.Be sure you identify yourself in the subject box, otherwise, I won't open it.
Have a Great Day, Where Ever You Are!
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Monday, September 28, 2009

You are looking at the upperhalf of a tree in my yard. As you can see it hangs over the gutter.
It is very, very old, probably around 40 years old. It came up volunteer, has been cut back drastically 5 different times and is still living. Yes, it has knot holes where branches were lobbed offed and is shedding it's bark, but after last night, I believe it is a very strong tree.
Last night in my area, we have a thunderstorm to beat other thunderstorm"s. It came up very unexpectdly. 2 or 3 lightning flashes followed by the thunder, then -----------with gusts of winds which roared past the house and rain like I have in my whole life never seen. I looked out my picture window. It was raining so hard that it was running like a stream down the storm window glass. The storm lasted only about 10 minutes. I don't usually get upset by storms, but I was very uneasy with this one. I was raised in Tornado Alley. Never have I been in one, but I have heard the roar and the noise of objects being thrown around. That is what I heard last night. I believe there were tornadic winds above our area. As for the tree. No damage, but lawn was covered with leafs blown from the branches. Time to thank God for sparing us from a worse storm.
For now, I need to brave the Canadian, cold air and take some fall pictures and get a few groceries.
At the end of this blog, there is a spot where you can pull up a blank page for your comments on the site. Would love to hear from you!
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Sunday, September 27, 2009

Feelin' Great
Hey, what a day! Sun is shining, humidity (all last week) is down and feelings of helplessness is gone. Now to start a new day. Clicking on:I just looked at about 100 pictures of our illustrious first lady's costumes. She is sure a looker. From the formal dresses she wears to her play clothes, I think Mrs. Obama is outstanding in the fasion world.Never mind that she has taken a page out of Jackie'O's book. When you are thinking fashion for yourself, just go back in time a little for Jackie'O styles then progress to Michelle styles.A similarity? Yes, but Michelle carries the statement of sheer elegance in the warm every day style portrays.With the styles in the stores today, it should send women back to the sewing machine or to a resale shop where styles are more traditional.I like Mrs. Obama's styles very much. Only one thing I would consider not chic. That is when she wears a style above her knobby knees. Hey, Michelle, just come down 2 or 3 inches so all your knee caps don't show. Sorry, but they are boney and ugly.Just call me critical.
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October's Woes, Summer Glows

2009-10-15T20:08:00.000-05:00

My 2009 Garden starting in May.

Not to be forgotten, the Boss at my house and my constant companion.

This is my little Peewee. She is now 10 years old. You never saw a child as spoiled as Peewee is.

I am a gardener, among other things. Starting in the spring, the Hosta starts to parade in its green, blue and yellow finery. In the fall they bring forth their lavender, white and purple blossoms. The yellow has a 2 tone white with lavender throat.

On the right the blossoms of the Hostas with Purple Cone flower and Daisy blossoms, with a tiny patch of marigold in bottom left corner.

Hostas In the Springtime.
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Next comes the Iris in all their glory.

Slowly behind Hosta and the Iris the Ecinacea and the Daisy's are all decked out in their purple, yellow, pink and yellow blossoms. For the most part these flowers bloom continuously until just before frost at the middle of end of September. This year it was the very end of September and almost every night since.. Gets down into the low 40 degree mark. We also are having a lot or rain. One bright spot is that the weathermen says that next week we are to have warmer temps and sunshine. I could really do with some sunshine right about now. I still have cleaning out of my garden to do.

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Not to be outdone, there are several other plants and flowers that grow, flourish and blossom in my garden. Wouldn't you know mytwo tomato plants that were started in April are growing nicely. Don't see any blossoms yet, but near the end of May they should start to appear. Oh Yes, Not only blossoms, but look at what I've got: One tomato and a large on at that. Next: I can almost taste those red juicy fruit when they ripen. That is just a sample of the tomatoes I have had this summer. I've had tomatoes every day and have shared some with friends.

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That's not all the goodies in my garden. There is the Celeosis, the Marigolds, Moon Flowers, the Sunflowers plus smaller plants that are hidden by larger ones. Herbs of Oregano and Sage as well as Parsley, Onions and Feverfew.

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>>>>>>>My Prize Peony. The first plant I had in my garden. My

Children are carrying the tradition of the Peony forward.

Now we follow with the cold, then the snow for a Merry, Merry Christmas.

HAVE A HOLLY, JOLLY CHRISTMAS

THIS YEAR!

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In addition, I need to mulch my Hydrangia and the new Japanese Primrose roots I have received. Am so anxious for spring to come as I havn't seen a Primrose in many years. I also have perinnial Hibiscus and lots and lots of other plants to care for.

My Marigold crop was just fantastic this year.

A new Recipe from Chmpbell's Kitchen

2009-10-01T12:31:00.000-05:00

Time for a nice hot meal whether it be a casserole or a pot of soup or stew.

Sounds good!

From my friend Sandy.

Creamy Mushroom-Garlic Chicken

from Campbell's Kitchen

Prep Time: 5 min.

Cook Time: 20 min.

Ingredients:
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom with Roasted Garlic Soup
1/2 cup milk Directions:
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned on both sides.Stir the soup and milk in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Vintage Sale

2009-09-30T21:46:00.000-05:00

Vintage Items for sale

Handerchiefs:
30 cotton with crocheted edges. $00.25 each.
$7.50 plus Priority Mail postage of $8.10

41 White with embroidered flower motif in corner……$00.25 each.
$10.25 plus Priority Mail postage of $8.10

18 Many colored Flowered Hankies $00.25 each.
$4.50 plus Priority Mail postage of $8.10

23 Miscellaneous Colors patterns & some plain white $00.25 each.
$6.50 plus Priority Mail postage of $8.10

Any of the items may be shipped at Snail rate USPS postage.Mailing depends location & packing cost. Takes 6 to 10 days for delivery

I will sell all 116 hankies at a reduced price of $25.00 plus postage.

Some of these hankies have never been used. Most are like new.

Also have Vintage Aprons and Grandmother’s garden 10 inch handmade quilt blocks, enough for small quilt possibly crib quilt.

Please leave comment.

I will respond with further instructions or definitions.

Can also supply a picture of each category.

Jolly Snowman on his way!

2009-09-29T09:33:00.000-05:00

No, he is not here yet, but the way it feels with the wind it seems as though,

"I'ts beginning to feel like Christmas."

This is the second day of very strong winds and cold canadian air. I brought in my potted Purple Wandering Jew, my Sage and a Geranium. Hope they make it until Spring 2010. That seems strange and need to think to type it and I'm a good typist.

The wind blew over my tomato cages but did not harm the plants. If this cold keeps up, I'll pick my green tomatoes. With the amount on the vines, I could have fresh tomatoes until next summer.

If you have green tomatoes you wish to save, just pick them, wrap them in newspaper, place in a dark place (like a closet). They will riped and be just a good like them came right off the vine. I love my tomatoes. How about you? Come on along on my blog and give me your opinion of tomatoes.

Your comment will be sent to me on my E-mail address.Be sure you identify yourself in the subject box, otherwise, I won't open it.

Have a Great Day, Where Ever You Are!

2009-09-28T11:13:00.000-05:00

You are looking at the upperhalf of a tree in my yard. As you can see it hangs over the gutter.

It is very, very old, probably around 40 years old. It came up volunteer, has been cut back drastically 5 different times and is still living. Yes, it has knot holes where branches were lobbed offed and is shedding it's bark, but after last night, I believe it is a very strong tree.

Last night in my area, we have a thunderstorm to beat other thunderstorm"s. It came up very unexpectdly. 2 or 3 lightning flashes followed by the thunder, then -----------with gusts of winds which roared past the house and rain like I have in my whole life never seen. I looked out my picture window. It was raining so hard that it was running like a stream down the storm window glass. The storm lasted only about 10 minutes. I don't usually get upset by storms, but I was very uneasy with this one. I was raised in Tornado Alley. Never have I been in one, but I have heard the roar and the noise of objects being thrown around. That is what I heard last night. I believe there were tornadic winds above our area. As for the tree. No damage, but lawn was covered with leafs blown from the branches. Time to thank God for sparing us from a worse storm.

For now, I need to brave the Canadian, cold air and take some fall pictures and get a few groceries.

At the end of this blog, there is a spot where you can pull up a blank page for your comments on the site. Would love to hear from you!

Feelin' Great

2009-09-27T09:47:00.000-05:00

Hey, what a day! Sun is shining, humidity (all last week) is down and feelings of helplessness is gone. Now to start a new day.

Clicking on:

I just looked at about 100 pictures of our illustrious first lady's costumes. She is sure a looker. From the formal dresses she wears to her play clothes, I think Mrs. Obama is outstanding in the fasion world.

Never mind that she has taken a page out of Jackie'O's book. When you are thinking fashion for yourself, just go back in time a little for Jackie'O styles then progress to Michelle styles.

A similarity? Yes, but Michelle carries the statement of sheer elegance in the warm every day style portrays.

With the styles in the stores today, it should send women back to the sewing machine or to a resale shop where styles are more traditional.

I like Mrs. Obama's styles very much. Only one thing I would consider not chic. That is when she wears a style above her knobby knees. Hey, Michelle, just come down 2 or 3 inches so all your knee caps don't show. Sorry, but they are boney and ugly.

Just call me critical.

September 15, 2009--A Surprise

2009-09-15T08:33:00.000-05:00

My Sympathy to Rosemary and family on the loss of your husband and father.

Good Morning

Chilly again last night, but I made it through anyway. Each day the good Lord give me, makes me happy. And today He gave me time for an errand.

Some of you know, how I like to construct and quilt quilts. Any size, any pattern will do. But today, I got caught with my=====down. No, not really, I ran out of white thread, so Wal Mart here I come. Today is Sr's meeting, but since it is the day for Election of Officers just think I will stay home. Anyway, at Wal Mart, I can get into more trouble..Did I hear someone say: "Leave your checkbook at home." Well that's no problem but aren't there (unmentionable) ways to get things from Wal Mart? And I don't mean stealing. Heaven forbid. What do you think of me?

I recently bought a hard cover recipe book from a re-sale store. Little did I know the first copyright was in 1938 by Consolidated Book Publishers, Inc., Chicago, IL. It is a treasure. The following is just one of the recipes I have found. It brought back memories of my mother and her bread making. I always wondered where those potatoes she cooked occasionally went. Now I Know: Enjoy:

Potato Yeast
(Liquid, Railroad or Starter)

6 medium-sized potatoes 1/3 cup sugar
4 pints boiling water 3 tablespoons salt
1 cup flour 1 yeast cake softened in
1/2 teaspoon ginger 1 cup lukewarm water

Pare potatoes and cut in small pieces. Cook in the boiling water until well done. Mash the potatoes or force them through a colander. Mix sugar, salt, ginger and flour. Pour over the ingredients the hot, cooked, mashed potatoes with the water in which they were cooked. When lukewarm add the softened yeast. Keep at room temperature twenty-four hours.

Pour into sterilized crock or jar. Cover and store in a cool, dark place. Liquid yeast may be used for two weeks. It is not desirable to keep it longer. When making new liquid yeast, use one cup of the old liquid yeast or a compound yeast cake to start it.

This recipe reminds me of the Friendship Cake/Bread recipe we used to pass around. I left a batch of that on top of the refrigerator when the whole family went on a weekend trip. It was in a plastic mixing bowl. Got home. No batch, no bowl. The concoction had eaten right through the bottom of the bowl.

Whew---What a mess.

Later.

HAVE A GOOD DAY! y'ALL

My Daily ????? Thoughts

2009-09-14T17:26:00.000-05:00

Monday, September 15. 2009

White Dove in my Garden.

Happy Birthday, Daughter.
She is 42 years old today. Oh my, how time flys. Seems just a short time ago that she was a tot wandering around looking for dandelions. She now is a Mom of 3 and very happy to be so. With God's Blessing's she will reach the same old age as her Mom is now. God willing, I'll be around many more years to celebrate with her.
LOVE YOU!
==========Sunshine is beautiful today. Get's real cool at night. Yes, we need a blanket. Soon I'll change from just a sheet & blanket to my electric blanket. Then I can cuddle up with a good book and keep warm. Turn the furnace a little lower because of the gigantic cost of gas fuel.
It has been an excellent year for AC. Even though I like my house real cool because of the humidity, that bill has been less than average.
My schedule for today hasn't changed much from last Monday. Right now I'm drinking my 1 cup of coffee of the day. Like my son says," I have a big cup." His is 24 oz. and mine is only 12. My coffee maker is a 2 cup. Sometimes, I use a bigger cut and drink the whole thing.
Well, after straightening the house a little (a tiny little) will get to my sewing. Had to oil my sewing machine yesterday. It was beginning to sound like a thrashing machine. So, rather than work on my major project have to do an alternate one until any oil spills are gone, then back to my major for this month.
Keep watching, you never know what tomorrow will bring.

Did you ever wonder where the days, weeks, months and years go?
Oh, I have. Just this week in fact, I realized that Saturday,today, is August 1, 2009.
Where did my time go? What have I accomplished?
Well, to name a few, since Christmas 2007, I have constructed and quilted (by hand) 2 king sized quilts and several crib size and single bed size. This past 2 weeks, I'm working on my third quilt, this time a queen size. It is so rewarding. My son says I am an artist.
You know what, I feel like one. And God is so good to me. I was 81 years old last April and am still in sound health. Thank you, Lord.!
I am so blessed, I'm looking forward to more and more years. About the only spiritual active now I can participate in is praying for others and for situations and attempt to attend services weekly.
Just to let you know, those little crazy quilts I make are donated to the Veteran's Hospital in my area. My self and 3/4 others have made and donated over 200 in the last 3 years.