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Gathered Up:  ~*~Celebrating Fall: A Virtual Gathering!~*~  |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 21 2013 : 09:23:10 AM
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Wow Connie! That pie looks delicious! And what beautiful napkins!
I am making a JackApple Cake and will post pics if I can later :)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
4899 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
4899 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2013 : 1:32:44 PM
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Sharon, I would love to see your JackApple Cake! Winnie made the Napkins! |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2013 : 4:51:50 PM
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Here are a few of my decorated spots around my house. I will post a few more another day.
Love your window Connie.
Love seeing ALL THE PICTURES!
blessings,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
"Believe in yourself and let the glitter fly!" P.Smith Mail Art Hostess
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Edited by - LadyInRed on Oct 21 2013 4:53:58 PM |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
4899 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
4899 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2013 : 7:18:37 PM
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Sharon, that looks so good, Thanks for the link! I love your and Peggy's pictures!! I am a picture nut! I love taking pictures and seeing everyone's pictures! You both got some great Fall treasures!!! Peggy, Look again, That is Sharon's Window! I wish it were mine! Hugs!
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
Edited by - Killarney on Oct 21 2013 7:19:48 PM |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
4899 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
4899 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2013 : 8:23:31 PM
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Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2013 : 3:48:51 PM
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Oh WOW! Look at that pie! And Jackapple Cake! It's on my soon-to-make list indeed! Thanks Sharon! I love the decorations, too, Peggy!
Here are just a few glimpses at what little I've been able to pull together recently:
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I'm trying!
Have you guys ever heard of or tried A Cheerful Giver Candles? They are so awesome! You just have to read up about the company and check out their products: www.acheerfulgiver.com It is an amazing company, and their candles are wonderful! The Papa Jar Keepers of the Light candles are a full 34 oz - much bigger than Yankee's largest! And less expensive, too! They are made right here in the USA, and the company supports the special needs community by hiring mentally challenged adults as wickers. I swear, the candles smell wonderful, burn cleanly, and I honestly do not think I'll ever go back to Yankee. This company and their products are awesome! You just have to give them a whirl!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2013 : 10:27:25 AM
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Very nice Nini!!!
Thank you girls for sharing, you ALL bring a smile to my face 
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2013 : 1:30:30 PM
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Here are some more Great Pictures that Shout Fall and Blessings to me....
The only ones I can claim as mine is the first & last one and I took these today.
The Dandelion Shot I love...
The Little Boy Praying is just too precious for words...
And Then some Fall Toad Stools in our yard.
Hope you are all having a Fabulous Fall Day!!
Nini...love your pictures...so pretty!!! They must just warm up your home and make it feel all cozy...I am sure!
Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
"Believe in yourself and let the glitter fly!" P.Smith Mail Art Hostess |
Edited by - LadyInRed on Oct 24 2013 1:34:55 PM |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2013 : 04:19:16 AM
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Love the pictures, Peggy! Thank you! That dandelion pic is beautiful. And the little boy praying! Oh! Love him! Have you ever seen that episode of "America's Funniest Videos" with the little boy who was sneaking food during his father's dinner blessing? Oh my gosh! Crack me up! Little ones really are just too precious for words! :)
I can't believe we're about to say farewell to October! Where did it go?!
I came across this quote when I was visiting a website Sharon shared with us recently, and just loved it so much, I thought I would share:
"Listen!
The wind is rising,
And the air is wild with leaves,
We have had our summer evenings:
Now for October Eves!"
- Humbert Wolfe, Poet, 1885 - 1940
Do you all celebrate Trick-Or-Treating? I just saw on the news this morning that they are saying about 30% of Americans are backing out of the celebration this year due to financial constraints resulting from the government shutdown. I'm not sure how true that is, times have been tough for people for a while now. We haven't celebrated with our community in years. Where we live, each community holds their Trick-Or-Treat on different evenings, so parents will drive from town to town on any given night and drop off their children to collect candy from "neighbors" all over the county. Our streets are flooded with teens coming out of the woodwork that night from all over the place - not just local towns. The last year we participated, we went through 30+ bags of candy in a less than an hour. My hubby ran out, bought a few more big bags of the cheap stuff, and then we just gave up. It really took the fun out of the night. And although I do admire little kids who will collect candy for a sick sibling, the teenagers around here seem to all have sick siblings and carry more than one sack. And there are so many adults who participate here, too - it's not just for little kids anymore. And some of the costumes - the majority of them - even for the younger kids are just so inappropriate and/or horrifying, not just for the young ones eyes, but for mine, too. It's just not fun anymore. So now, I just fill those old-fashioned little treat bags full of good things for our neighbor's children and for kids of friends and family, and make a special point to see them personally before the night begins. I miss sitting out and welcoming all the younger children and their parents, but we just can't afford it anymore. Plus, like I said, we've kind of lost heart due to the abuse of local community celebrations. I used to host some awesome costume parties for the children at our former church when I taught Sunday school - I sure miss those days (Patiently looking forward to grandchildren now! LOL!)! Believe it or not, we go Christmas shopping on Halloween now... It's the best night of all to go. The malls echo from the emptiness!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9237 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9237 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2013 : 06:48:25 AM
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Nini,
Yes, I have heard of Cheerful Giver, they are right in the next town over from me!
In fact my girlfriend works there or used to. Not sure of she is still there or not.
I didn't realize they had a website. Have to come to MJF to hear about them. Thanks for sharing though because I am looking for something and they just might have it!
hugs,
Denise
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Edited by - levisgrammy on Oct 25 2013 06:49:46 AM |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2013 : 09:23:25 AM
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Denise - When I went on their site yesterday, they still had a 10% off discount offer that expired October 20th. I called because I wanted to buy some gingerbread candles for Christmas. I explained that I could order similar candles from Yankee on their sale yesterday for 50% off, but the Cheerful Giver candles were bigger and better. I asked if it would be possible for them to extend the 10% offer to me so that I could stick within my budget and buy their candles instead of Yankee. I understood if they couldn't do that, of course, and if they couldn't, I'd just buy the Yankee. Without hesitation she gave me the discount! That is the kind of company they are. I just love them. If I lived close to them like you do, I'd go broke buying up their candles throughout the year. Their Papa jar gets 150 155 hours of burn time, and have an amazing throw. That is so much more burn time than Yankee, and they smell even better, and they're made right here in the USA, AND their cheaper, AND they support the community of those with special needs. I JUST LOVE THEM. I pray they always keep to their principles and always put out a top quality product at a fair price. And I hope and pray for the blessing and prosperity of the entire company. They ROCK! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2013 : 10:05:34 AM
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Hi My Fall Farm Friends...
I don't want Oct. to be over...it has been so Gorgeous!!! And it is My favorite time of
the year!!! My Birthday Month for one, Bible Study Retreat Month,
The Seasonal Changes are Spectacular, Stellar, and Stunning. Now the Fall leaves are
dancing and spinning all over. I love to go run through them and crunch through them,
this time of year.
Nini...I know what you mean about the Trick or Treating. There isn't a lot done here in
the Neighborhoods anymore because our Churches and our Mall do Trick or Treating, in a
safe environment...for the kids. When I worked at the Mall, Managing The Christian Book
and Gift Store...I would even participate in handing out Candy from My Store. I would
pass out a Cute,Fun Bible Tract and Candy. I always got one or two parents every year
that would tell me how disappointed they were to see The Christian Book Store Participating
in Trick or Treating. My response would always be, "Well, I'm so sorry to offend you but
I will use any event to get the Gospel out to people...young or old." What always cracked
me up...was it would be some dad...taking his kids store to store for trick or treating. LOL
I'm going to go check out that Cheerful Giver site you guys are talking about.
Love and Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
"Believe in yourself and let the glitter fly!" P.Smith Mail Art Hostess |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2013 : 11:06:04 AM
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Amen to that, Peggy! When we did participate, I would carve pumpkins with a Christian theme and decorate with messages that shared that there is an alternative to death and the depths of hell. As a matter of fact, for a couple of years there we had some really funny tombstones in our "graveyard" that really drove that home. I can't begin to tell you how many parents thanked me and appreciated the message. It's just so hard for believers this time of year. Taking control of it and ensuring that it a healthy, wholesome fun celebration is definitely the best thing to do. Regardless of the circumstances, it's always about extending The Love. :)
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2013 : 11:22:50 AM
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Hey...I just went on Cheerful Giver's Website and guess what???? I use to carry those Candles in
my Store. I still have a couple of them and you are ALL correct they are sooooooooooooooo much
better than Yankee Candle for smell/pleasure and long lasting. I am broke after doing some early
Christmas shopping...but I am going back on next month and order some of those Adorable Pumpkin
and Beehive Candle Jars.
Love and Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
"Believe in yourself and let the glitter fly!" P.Smith Mail Art Hostess |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
4899 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
4899 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2013 : 11:41:37 AM
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Peggy, and I looooooooove those last Pictures you posted! and Happy , Happy Birthday! I posted a greeting for you on your Face Book Wall! Hugs!
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2013 : 11:47:07 AM
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OOOOH!! Happy Birthday, Peggy! Happy, Happy Birthday! Love you, sister! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2013 : 12:21:22 PM
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Thanks Girls...I am now OLD ENOUGH FOR the Senior Discount on my Train Ticket to Seattle. LOL
My Son and His wife were so excited about that (they always pay for my ticket to come see them)...
I on the other hand NOT SO MUCH!!! But I remind myself...that many People never make it to 62...so,
I should just be thanking The Good Lord for what He has blessed me with. And I wouldn't miss these
years with my Grand Children for anything!!! They are my reward for not killing their parents when
they were little!! LOL
Love and Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
"Believe in yourself and let the glitter fly!" P.Smith Mail Art Hostess |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
4899 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
4899 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2013 : 12:32:23 PM
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LOL!!! PEGGY! HUGS!You do not look 63! Age is a state of Mind, not a number! well, some days I would like My number because I feel 100! LOL!!
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2013 : 2:58:33 PM
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Connie...don't make me a year older than I already am. LOL
You are like me...on a good day I feel my age and on a bad day I feel 110! LOL
It's all the Fibro (for me) and MS (for you)....but hey, it's building character
right....cuz we are both Characters!!
What is Miss Hollie doing for her birthday today??? She sure is a beautiful girl. And if
that was your mom pictured with her...I now see where you ladies get your pretty faces from.
Love and Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
"Believe in yourself and let the glitter fly!" P.Smith Mail Art Hostess |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9237 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9237 Posts |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2013 : 6:03:04 PM
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Me, too, Denise... I've seen them on ebay, but haven't purchased any because you just really don't know what you're getting.
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
4899 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
4899 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2013 : 6:09:52 PM
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Peggy, happy Birthday again! LOL! you don't look 62! Ditto! exactly what you said, Yes, that is my mom ,Mary. She is 74. I took after my dad's side(the Lemenzes) My brother has that dark hair like my mom, I have dirty dishwater brown! I always wanted Black hair! My Holly went to Nashville for the weekend, to a concert and the American Pickers store, she wanted to spend her Birthday money there!
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
4899 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
4899 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2013 : 6:11:53 PM
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Nini, Thanks for sharing your lovely pictures! I just love , love, love! pictures!
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
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Gathered Up: ~*~Celebrating Fall: A Virtual Gathering!~*~ |
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~*~Celebrating Fall: A Virtual Gathering!~*~
