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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 03 2014 : 9:01:14 PM
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Hello everyone,
How are you all doing? Are you done with your holiday shopping?
Not much happening here. Tomorrow I am driving to Montreal to meet a friend for dinner. We always meet at Upstairs Jazz Bar and Grill, such wonderful food and music. They have alive band. Most of the musicians are student from McGill's Conservatory. Looking forward to spending some time catching up. We've been friends for over 20 years.
Well, I best keep this short, it's pass my bedtime.
Keep well everyone! |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
919 Posts |
Posted - Dec 04 2014 : 03:53:37 AM
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Good morning!
Chilly morning here.
Our family is keeping it pretty simple this year. Most of my gkids are teens so it's more itune cards etc that they want. Makes it easy.
Hope everyone is doing well
Hugs,
Linda |
Blessings, Linda Always a ranch and farmgirl in my heart! Romans 8:28
http://grannysbirds.blogspot.com/ |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6001 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6001 Posts |
Posted - Dec 04 2014 : 8:32:15 PM
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Good evening,
I have done a tiny bit of shopping and just kind of am still vegging out from my trip. I had a cold too so haven't been doing much.
Trying to keep up with my swaps and stuff.
It is nice tonight but expecting more rain.
Well hugs and love
darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
919 Posts |
Posted - Dec 05 2014 : 06:58:16 AM
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Feel better soon Darlene! It's a rough season here for colds and flu :(
Saw my Dr yesterday. Will be seeing a spinal specialist after the holidays . Looking into other options, but probably looking at surgery sometime early next year :(
Not thrilled but can't continue like this either . I get another epidural next Tues and will be so thankful for the few weeks of relief that gives :)
It's raining here. A nice gentle and steady rain all night long and this morning. Time for my morning decaf!
Hugs to all!
Hope everyone is having a good day! :)
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Blessings, Linda Always a ranch and farmgirl in my heart! Romans 8:28
http://grannysbirds.blogspot.com/ |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6001 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6001 Posts |
Posted - Dec 05 2014 : 1:47:58 PM
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Hi Linda,
Thank you I hope your Decaff works for you.
When are you having your epidural? I will put you in my prayers.
Also did you send me a photo you wanted down loaded here.
I can do that today after work.
I love it that I can post for you.
have a good Friday
hugs
darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
919 Posts |
Posted - Dec 05 2014 : 2:52:47 PM
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Darlene, will send pic later today or tomorrow. You are so sweet!!
Hugs,
Linda |
Blessings, Linda Always a ranch and farmgirl in my heart! Romans 8:28
http://grannysbirds.blogspot.com/ |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6001 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6001 Posts |
Posted - Dec 05 2014 : 10:29:29 PM
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Oh that would be great Linda.
Have a good night.
hugs
darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2014 : 3:52:59 PM
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What's new?
Here things are moving along. Seems I never seem to be able to catch my breath! I took on 3 quilts to machine quilt for a customer and of course they need to be done before Christmas. Finished one, so now I'm enjoying a glass of wine!
Enjoy your evening everyone! |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2014 : 07:27:47 AM
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We had our first snow storm of the season, well worth talking about. Not much snow but with the rain, it's making road conditions horrible. Wish it was just snow! Love that fluffy stuff! Schools are closed ... I should probably close the shoppe also, who would want to venture out in this type of weather. So thankful I only live 5 minutes from work!
How are you all doing? |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6001 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6001 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2014 : 10:24:04 AM
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We had a rip roaring storm last night, hard rains and hard winds, I am still in one place and no serious leaks so far. It has calmed down some now and that is good, but further South the storm was a lot worse.
Have a great day out there.
hugs
darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
919 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2014 : 10:39:26 AM
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Hope all of you in the storm areas are safe and cozy today!! Take care
Hugs,
Linda |
Blessings, Linda Always a ranch and farmgirl in my heart! Romans 8:28
http://grannysbirds.blogspot.com/ |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2014 : 10:51:28 AM
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Glad you are safe Darlene! Are there any flooding issues?
We had quite the snow storm ... nothing like Buffalo but apprx 7" of snow. Looks so pretty. Snow day today for the kids as well as yesterday. Two snow days in a row, that's a first! |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
Edited by - ceridwen on Dec 11 2014 10:52:41 AM |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6001 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6001 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2014 : 11:03:39 AM
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Not at the moment but a possibility for coastal areas and river later. I am higher up where I can see it when it hits.
There is more coming in tonight.
Seven inches of snow is alot too and everything is so quiet when it is like that.
hugs
darlene
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Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2014 : 9:00:08 PM
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Quiet here! Everyone must be getting ready for the holidays!
I love Christmas! This year we are having the celebration at my house. When I was much younger, we had a family Christmas tradition called a "Reveillion" (French for evening celebration). On Dec 24, we would go to midnight mass. Afterwards we would gather (aunts, uncle, and cousins) at my maternal grandmother's home and feast. There were many traditional dishes like tortiere, Buche (Log cake) and foods that we did not have access to during the year, like cashews, chocolate, potato chips, soda etc (funny how those were sacred when I was growing up. We just didn't have access to that stuff other than during special occasions). Because there is no Thanksgiving celebration for the French Canadien, Christmas was when we had our turkey (I have my grandmother's turkey pan - I love it). After the feast, we opened our presents and socialized and played cards or other social board games - socialize the old fashion way!  My grandmother always had the most amazing tree with a large village underneath! As my grandmother aged, the gathering would alternated each year between my mother's siblings. I have such wonderful memories of Christmas. Once my grand mother passed away, it stopped. Now we only celebrate with my immediate family.
Do you have special celebrations that you would like to share? I would love to read what you did during this time of year! |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
Edited by - ceridwen on Dec 11 2014 9:09:32 PM |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6001 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6001 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2014 : 7:37:53 PM
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Ok here is the picture Linda wanted you to see. It is really cute!
hugs
darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6001 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6001 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2014 : 8:01:22 PM
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They are having a craft show at our school and one lady was setting up and she had a whole table and hanger rack full of fleece jackets she had sewn and I got to adorable pink fleece jackets for my grand babies, they have pretty kitty on them.
I can't wait until they wear them. I am going to go back tomorrow to see what else they have. it will be fun.
I decorated my little tree today and put some ornaments on a wreath on the window and some lights in the window. I think it looks great.
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Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
919 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2014 : 03:28:08 AM
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It looks beautiful, Darlene! My daughter and I are putting up our tree tonight. Trees are my favorite part of Christmas. I love the colors and lights and sparkles. I think everything just looks so cozy and pretty with the decorations.
Carole , I loved your stories of Christmases past. I , also miss the times with grandparents and Aunts/Uncles. All of mine are gone now as well and I cherish the memories of those years :)
Hope everyone has a good weekend!
Hugs,
Linda |
Blessings, Linda Always a ranch and farmgirl in my heart! Romans 8:28
http://grannysbirds.blogspot.com/ |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6001 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6001 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2014 : 10:44:22 AM
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Yes I agree, those memories of past Christmas's are precious.
Have a good day
hugs
darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
871 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
871 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2014 : 12:24:35 PM
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Very pretty Darlene! We didn't do much decorating this year, but it's all good! We have enough up to be Christmas, but not too much to have to put away after. I have been baking a lot and sewing, which I enjoy so much. Thankful that I am healing very well, and can get around on my own now :)! Oh the things we take for granted, till we loose them - like being able to walk!
Looking forward to our Small Group Christmas Dinner tonight.
I have so much to be Thankful for, Farmgirls included!
Merry Christmas and Hugs to you all
Ruth |
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6001 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6001 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2014 : 7:07:21 PM
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I am glad you are feeling better Ruth and hope you have a wonderful time tonight.
Enjoy and Merry Christmas
darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
919 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2014 : 08:08:48 AM
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Hope everyone is doing ok.
Expecting light snow here tonight.
Are any of you traveling or staying home?
We have family members traveling so we will be house and pet sitting :)
Hugs,
Linda |
Blessings, Linda Always a ranch and farmgirl in my heart! Romans 8:28
http://grannysbirds.blogspot.com/ |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2014 : 07:32:06 AM
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Hello everyone,
Leaving Sat morning for MA to visit with the in-laws. Aunt Marge is visiting from Florida. It's our Christmas with the Meiers! It's always a blast. We have a Yankee swap! It's always fun to see what people come up with for gifts. DH and I usually make our gifts, but this year, I decided I needed a break. So I bought mine!
Enjoy your day everyone! Cheers! |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6001 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6001 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2014 : 10:04:56 AM
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Sounds like you are going to have a grand time up there in Maine,
Merry Christmas and travel safe.
hugs
darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
871 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
871 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2014 : 5:28:54 PM
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Carole, Have fun :)! Where in MA are you going? I am originally from Scituate, MA, on the South Shore.
Merry Christmas and safe travels
Hugs, Ruth |
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2014 : 5:53:27 PM
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Thanks Ruth! We are headed out to Littleton, MA. My inlaws live approximately 5 minutes from one of my favourite quilt shops - The Quilted Crow. Always a joy to pay a visit! Not sure I'll have time for that. It looks like it's going to be a quick up and down. DD works on Friday, so we'll leave early Sat morning and head back home on Sunday after lunch.
Keep well everyone! Cheers! |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
Edited by - ceridwen on Dec 22 2014 2:50:50 PM |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
871 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
871 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2014 : 5:29:04 PM
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Carole, That is a very quick trip :(! Have a great visit with your family, and safe travels. Hope you get a chance to run by the quilt store. I love to visit different quilt stores, although I have done virtually no quilting for awhile. I have several UFOs, that are screaming my name. Hopefully after the first of the year I will be able to get to some of them :)!
Hugs, Ruth |
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
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Project Discussions: Fireside chat - December 2014 |
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Fireside chat - December 2014
