Friday, July 27, 2012

friday--ketchup

okay, it's friday and i think i have only posted once this week so i thought i would sit here and see where my fingers took me---

this week---sick---okay now---don't worry i am not going to complain on this post---at least that is not my plan at this point in the blog---

robyn is getting ready for a day with a friend---he has some sort of surprise for her and i think they may be going to the "historical society" so it should be a nice day for them----

i plan to read--catch up on my blog and friends---and look and see if i have any cards to make out for several people that have been on my mind and heart----

i like to send cards and especially like looking for them---and sometimes buying a box of blank cards-----my grandmother (queenie) used to remember everyone's birthday and always sent a card, always including a bible verse-----for a while i did the same thing---but got out of the habit of doing it---hmmmm i may start again--

i think part of the reason i stopped putting the verses with it, is because, when i did, i would put a verse, that i felt was speaking to me for them---but then i was too aware of what they might think i was trying to say to them--hahaha---the things and thoughts that hinder us---always there huh--

another kinda busy weekend---tomorrow morning, robyn and a friend are giving free ballroom classes at our church---i hope they have someone come----if it goes well, she wants to do it more often--she is targeting it to the older people at church----robyn has a very soft spot and interest in older people---

after the class, she and her friend have the last class at their ballroom in the "west coast" swing---then they are on to "hustle"---robyn loves the hustle and wanted to teach it at church--i told her to not lead with that one-----tomorrow's church lessons are tango and foxtrot-----

i am hoping and praying i can find somewhere for robyn to take some more dance classes this fall--she is getting an interest back in jazz and maybe ballet----

i am watching some of my grand-kids tomorrow afternoon----last weekend i bought a tent with a tube attached--so i am thinking the younger ones are going to enjoy it---i'm gonna set it up in the house---they are always wanting to make a tent of the chairs, sofa etc.-----ha, they might not like one that is so realistic :)

frank is teaching Sunday school class again this week as our friend and teacher is away----i know frank is enjoying teaching recently--and has been using that book i was telling y'all about--"destined to reign"--by joseph prince----

oh and something silly that i got excited about---i just saw where "glade" has put out a peach plug in---two problems, other than they are a little too high for me in price----why didn't they put this out in may or june, after all it is a summer fragrance and why isn't it even in the stores----i am already burning my spicy fall candles----as i screamed to tell robyn when i saw the commercial for the new plug in robyn laughingly scolded, "mom, you realize you are like the grand-kids when they see toy commercials"----so

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  1. you are so cute. :) wishing you a wonderful wknd, lynn. :)

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    1. haha well that was certainly nice to hear--thank you, you too :)

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  2. You sound like an awesome grandma! My children used to love putting up the little tent we got them! Have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. awwww thanks judy i try----hope you have a great weekend too :)

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  3. The ballroom classes sound like such a unique idea!

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    1. yeah i was just talking to my dad he said he probably wouldn't come because he didn't have a partner--i wish robyn would have remembered to tell them that they don't need one---oh well, we will see if anyone turns out--thanks suze :)

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  4. Mmm, that peach plug in sounds nice :) x

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    1. yeah that's what i thought--i was telling robyn a few months ago how i didn't think i had ever seen a peach one and that someone needed to make one--thanks althea :)

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  5. A tent with a tube attached??? Tube??? Tube for what?

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    1. like a crawling around thing---robyn took a picture of the box but it wouldn't upload---maybe i can show you later ms. a :)

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  6. Hi Lynn,

    Sounds like your weekend is going to be busy, busy.
    The ballroom dancing lessons sound like fun and there has been a resurgence over here too, with people taking up dancing again.

    Have a great weekend
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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    1. yep i think it just might wear me out--but in a good way--enjoy your weekend too--thanks carolyn :)

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  7. I used to love going to my grandmothers house and make tents/forts in the living room with sheets and blankets...Thanks for the sweet memories.

    Have fun with the grand kiddos! xo

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    1. i don't remember doing it at my grandparents but i hope mine fondly remember it---glad to bring you some sweet memories--thanks sherri :)

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  8. I hope you feel better soon, Lynn. And thumbs up on the cards...I too love cards and sending out stationery like we all did in the good ole days before we had email and text messaging.

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    1. oh i am glad you like cards too--i picked up some really cute blank cards tonight--they have a little doggy in a pocketbook :)--thanks cynthia i am feeling much better :)

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  9. you're cute when you ramble! sorry you werent feeling great.
    i still like to send real cards too
    and my kids loved the tent wen they were small and we still make a fort once in a while to cozy up & watch a movie in the summer =) love those summer nights!

    have a super weekend!

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    1. haha i know--kids love little cozy place don't they---special times---thanks tara :)

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    2. oh and tara i am feeling much much better thank :)

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  10. That is so nice that Robyn is interested in the elderly. They really have some great stories to tell! Have a great weekend!

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    1. oh they really do--she has already recorded her grand-daddy telling old stories and is working on a documentary about the church, interviewing older members especially--thanks sherry :)

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  11. My mother-in-law had blank gift cards made from pictures my kids drew.

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    1. that kind are the best, what a great idea--thanks tonja :)

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  12. how sweet Robyn enjoys being around older people and is also interested in dance; as someone with two left feet, I always admire those who enjoy dancing and dance well! The time with the grands sounds fun; they do always enjoy making a tent, don't they? I remember those days!

    I think it is neat to get and send cards like you do; I too haven't done it in a bit but a dear blogging friend is without internet for a bit while she is setting up her new home so inspired by God, I asked her if I could write her letters to keep in touch; its been fun to do that again :)

    enjoy the weekend!

    betty

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    1. yes robyn has always been that way and also loves history--which makes sense----that is really neat about keeping up with your friend! thanks betty, have a wonderful weekend too :)

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  13. lol... Robyn is funny. She also sounds like a very special person. Anyone who enjoys time with the elderly is pretty special in my book. As you know, I work with the elderly and it can be quite challenging and a very satisfying experience. Ow.. hope you feel better soon, Lynn. *hugs*

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    1. thanks cecilia, robyn is pretty cool if i say so myself----i remember that you work with the elderly--how rewarding and hard! i am much better, so sweet of you to ask---thanks again cecilia :)

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  14. LOL on the Ketchup day! Cute catch phrase. :) I have been playing that too after a few unexpected work days. I too love the seasonal smells for the home. :) Last year they had an apple cider for fall, this year I can't find it anywhere. :/

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    1. haha thanks, i'm glad you like my title :)---mmmm i would love apple cider---i hope you can find it---i have been burning one i got last year---it is kitchen spices and burning leaves scent---i'm not wild about it, but it is pretty strong--i also recently bought a hazelnut one and that thing doesn't have any smell! thanks :)

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  15. It's fun to get excited about new things! :) Although for me Glade isn't one - I can't have any of those air fresheners around or I'll never stop sneezing!

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    1. awwww that's too bad--i have had some of them make me feel funny too---thanks jemi :)

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  16. My mother in law is SO awesome at sending our cards for every reason. I always say I am going to get better at it. And I buy boxes of blank cards for random occasions and, I just never seem to keep up with it. Sigh.. someday!

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    1. i know--i certainly don't keep up like i used to but still enjoy doing it when i do---so nice your mom in law does it! thanks kristy :)

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  17. I think a dark chocolate plug-in would be ideal. :-) My daughter-in-law sends homemade cards for things, and I love to get them.

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    1. that does sound really good--i had a plug in--actually i still do--i can't remember the scent, although it was not chocolate, but it smells like it--i love it--it's almost all gone----that's so special to do homemade cards---thanks mare:)

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  18. This post is the essence of Americana. Norman Rockwell could have illustrated it.

    You are so good about the card writing. My mother is like that. I think about doing things like that but never get a round to it. I rarely get cards from anyone other than my mother. Maybe it's because I don't send any.


    Lee
    Wrote By Rote

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    1. wow i love that--how cool would that be to have norman rockwell do my blog!!! awwww that is very sweet that your mother sends you cards and i do love sending them--i bought some note cards just the other day---thanks so much arlee :)

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  19. I love scented things so I can understand your excitement.

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    1. i know isn't it neat to have certain fragrances and scents in your house and particularly during different seasons! thanks lynda :)

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  20. Eww, not sure I like the idea of the peach smelling plug-in. We actually dont watch tv at all so that we don't go gaga over the commercials (lol), except for right now, since i have had the Olympics on since they have started.

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    1. oh i love to smell peach--i am still gonna hunt for it--wow no tv---i am sure you get a lot of stuff done since you don't watch--i wish i could get into the olympics--but the only part i ever watch is in the winter ones--the ice skating---hope you're doing well brownie :)

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  21. Galde plug ins can be exciting. They bother my nose so we don;t use them. I'd be sneezing all the time.

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    1. yeah i know--i have had some that bother me too--but thankfully not too many! thanks stephen :)

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  22. EEp..don't like peaches, or the way they smell, but I can understand your enthusiasm-- I love all things rose-smelling :)

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    1. i did not use to like rose smell, but now i love it, even in perfumes :)

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  23. This reminds me of the peach cobbler dessert at Howard Johnson's. It just wouldn't have been the same ordering it in the fall. Robyn's comment was funny! Julie

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    1. mmmmm now you made me crave peach cobbler with vanilla ice-cream----and i would eat it any season---yeah robyn is pretty witty--thanks julie :)

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