۞ Sweet Interruptions ۞ 77

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/933024/
Marion----- * Abbisgranma* Sept. 11th (Ladybugs) Mum, Niece NP
BJ----------- * BJWilson* Nov. 22nd
Stacey------ * Fairy1004*-Niece #1- Oct. 18th (Nene Thomas)
Linda K----- * Taters55 * June 13th (Blue Angels)
Deborah---- * Cordeledawg* May 6th (Butterflies)
Robin-------- * Robynznest * May 7th
Kim----------- * Kimarj * Sept. 1st
Audrey------- * Doe41* Nov. 28th (Candlesticks)
Judy----------- * Seedtosser1* Feb. 11th-- Sister NP
Sis Kathy----- * Jordankittyjo* Feb. 4th (Apples)
Cindy---------- * Purpbutfly* May 27th (purple butterflies)
Trisha---------- * Zhinusmom* Dec. 11th (Frogs) Sam NP
Laura----------- * Zhinu * --- Niece # 2- Jan. 6th (Greenperson)
Betty------------ * Bettypauze* March 3rd
Joey------------ * Jojoringer* August 5th
Cathy-----------*Catspower* Jan 31st (Swans)
Tia--------------*Luvs2garden2000* May 9th (Roosters) Daughter NP
Phyllis----------*Mibus2* March 11th
Debra----------*Fleursdefouquet* Nov. 10th (Les fleurs--Flowers)
Janice----------*Ladydragon5* May 26th (Medieval Dragon)
Joyce-----------*JoyceT* April 11th (Dragonflies) Niece Liston NP
Flam Kim------*Dimmer* Oct. 23rd (Flamingos)
Bonnie----------*Bonjon* April 11th
Donna-----------*Gapeahen* Oct. 23rd
Tina--------------*TCINMB* March 19th (Whimsical Fish)
Ann Marie-----*1AnjL* March 9th - Keith and Megan NP
Susan-----------*TurtleChi* July 8th (Turtles)
Donna C-------*Ladybarber101* Nov. 19th (Boyd's Bears) Sistah: Susan
Sheila----------*knslwilliams* June 26th (Scrapbooking)
Linda-----------*Mistressgardenr* Nov. 1st
Brenda---------*BSavage* Nov. 28th
Lisa-------------*CountryBlueLady* June 11th (Antiquing)
Cody------------*TheRoseGirl*
Terri-------------*Dragonfly53*
Liz---------------*LC2sgarden*
Darlene--------*Darlinmoma*
Heather--------*Henygirl*
Jaye ------------*Heavenscape* July 29th (Frogs)

This is not an exclusive club. All are welcome here. We just like to call ourselves sistahs, with the exception of a juve.. or nieces.
We'll stick to DG rules, not to offend anyone. No political nor sexual topics.
Note- NP=Need Prayers

You can start mailing your "Welcome 2009" gift to your sistah/niece. Last day: Jan. 7th
Spirit of the Swap:
Just a gift that says: "I am glad you are my Sistah and with this, I wish you the best for 2009".
Hope you have fun making, baking, sewing, buying, bartering or growing for your sistah!!
Once you got your gift, please post a pic, and your name will be highlighted in bold.


This message was edited Dec 19, 2008 1:41 PM

6 more days and a few hours left till we open our mystery boxes from Stacey. You bet I'm excited!
A new slave to Collections etc. here.
Hi Linda.. good to know you're another brug lover. I can see LK's eyes getting wider!!
I'll catch up with you sistahs later. Got to run.............

Morning everyone... oops, almost afternoon...
Been busy this morning, but finally got Don off to work, and now I can play.
But, first I have to go to the store. BBL

Got to post this link for those unaware there are new recipes on Kim's thread.. go on.. I dare you NOT to drool.. :D
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/929433/

Poof*

I'm hoping Kim will add her Hershey Bar cookie recipe. She posted photos but no recipe. That's just not nice. LOL!

I think she is going to post it later.

I am home and posted I haven't even unpack the stuff yet I missed you all so much I hope that they have a computer in Mexico and it can get on the internet I will be going though withdrawal It told me how to spell that haha no really it did now it I could use the right words

Afternoon everyone!

Please excuse my typing as Im still a bit misty...

The mailman showed up today with a lovely Card from marion and all my sistah's.

The envelope itself was so pretty I didnt want to open it but am so glad I did. Marion the card is beautiful and you ladies have brought so much joy to our family this Christmas I just have to say again thank you. I will be able to shop for my children and give them the best Christmas they have had in years thanks to all of you! After everything this year has put our family through it was beginning to seem lik ethere was no light at the end of the tunnel until I found spport, strength and friendship in all of you here on sweet interuptions. You all hold such a special place in Max and I's hearts you will never be forgotten and I will never be able to thank you all properly but by promising I will never give up and I will pay kindness forward every chance I get.

Sistah's there are no words to show my appreciation for all that you have done..
Bigg Blubbery Bear Huggs
Donna & Max

Blubbery hugs are the best kind! (((Hugs back)))

Hello all... it's been a busy day so far and I'm still running a bit behind! Making split pea and ham soup... wondering how the altitude is going to affect that... the split peas are taking quite a long time to soften. Wish me luck! Talk to you later...

Brenda

Afternoon everyone...not quite yet foe me.....got Bill to work....managed to Creep and Crawl out to Michael's to get some bases for Santas.....if no one goes over about 20mph and avoids the hills it isn't too bad right now....we have another storm predicted for tonight...up to 4 inches more. I'm hoping we cancel spin class tonight....at least my son is staying home, he lives on top of one of the steeper hills in town. Left his car at the shop last night and got a ride with a friend with 4 wheel drive, says he will walk, or come down when the bus starts running again. Smart Boy.

Hello,

I'm back home. Sold a few candles last night. Very cold and ice on the roads, had to be careful. Now to finish my shopping and start wrapping YUK. TTYL

Everyone, especially Marion and Jaye, if this link works check out this picture!!!

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/fp.php?pid=5904838

MERRY CHRISTMAS, Donna... see, there really is a Santa Claus !!!

Well, it's been decided... spoke to DIL while at the store, and Christmas Dinner will be at my house again this year. We also decided that this year's "Chinese Christmas" game will be hand made or regifted gifts. No newly store bought things... PLUS, I found out that the grand kids won't be here... just the oldest granddaughter, but she's really an adult now, so we're going to have an ALL adult Christmas.

Then, I stopped at the China Cafe for an all you can eat take out buffet... you'd be surprised how much food I can get in one of those styro containers....

Now, thinking about what to hand make for our Christmas Game... now, let me see !!!!!!!!!!!!!.....

hi all... i was asked by zhinusmom to post this pic... that i had posted on another forum she said marion and jaye would like this. so enjoy all!!

these are at shore acres botanical state park in charleston, or. just 10 minutes from me. here is the link to the website. http://shoreacres.net/

I love the picture And the Blue lite its that special blue I want to do my Christmas tree in Blue ascent its in white and red poinsettia
The white stay on the tree always but I like to add a little color

Donna--that is so wonderful of this group to be there for you this Christmas! Bless each one of you for your generous hearts!

Well.....Another episode in the life of Linda……………
Well it appears that I came VERY close to being a victim of a scam on Craigslist. As some of you may know I recently bought a doublewide mobile home in a Senior Citizen Mobile home park right next to the home I lived in. After getting moved to the new home I placed an add on Craigslist for the home I originally lived in—either for rent or for sale at a reasonable price. I received a lot of emails inquiring about various aspects of the home which I responded to. I have shown it to several people that really like it but did not totally suit their needs, or were not over 55 yrs old. However there was a chemist that worked in a hospital in London that wanted it “sight unseen”! Yeah right!!! Dark pinkl flag goes up! He and his wife and 9 yr old daughter would move in Jan 1st when he would be coming to the states to work at the EPA on special assignment for a year! Cool! Yeah right again!! Told him children could not live here and through many emails, it was just him and his wife—daughter was not coming and he was 57. He was going to send a check through his “US associate” to cover deposit, rent etc and also wanted me to handle the delivery of his furniture from Ausken Furn Co. (hmmmm..which is in Nigeria? After doing research) Well, today the check arrived via UPS for $14,500.00!! Yippeee! Going shopping and get my pansies I want! NOT!!! Straight to the bank I went and the check was (just as I thought!!) BOGUS! Sent from TX with an IA return address, First Union National Bank in NJ (Hello?? It has been Wachovia for awhile now!) and a persons Name and address from CT! Told the gal I guess I would not be getting my pansies after all!! She told me to contact JSA fraud dept which I did and he came out and suggested I destroy the check (which I did). From what he told me, it is legal to send these (counterfeit checks??) but if you cash them you are in deep doo-doo???!!! What is wrong with this picture?? I would be the victim/criminal if I had not been wise enough to see this was a scam and the perpetrator would not be charged?? If they caught him-which is unlikely since there are too many scams going on for the law to investigate?

Ok—I am through with my rant! But wasted a whole day dealing with this BS and still do not have my home rented or sold and no pansies either. I will go get some tomorrow though cuz I really want them. I will use legit $$$ though! Lol!
Hope everyone had a better day than I did!!!

Bless all of you for being such caring wonderful people!!! Though I don't find time to stop in to chat much and you all are very chatty! lol! I do try to keep up a little. Will try to join in more as I can and try to keep up (hard task there!!!!)

Linda

Kim i see you made it back from walmarts.

Oh, LInda, I'm so glad you didn't get scammed, but you were very close! If anyone ever asks to send you more money than you are asking for an item and then to send some of it back to them, it is a scam. Often, these checks clear at first, then it's discovered (by the bank) as much as two weeks later that it was counterfeit. Be careful out there everyone... I breed puppies and advertise them on different websites, and we own an RV park which we also advertise online, and I get email scams all the time. For the puppies, it's usually someone who wants to buy one for their son's (or daughter's birthday)... starts out sounding legitimate but is not. If it doesn't sound quite right, it's because it's not.

Brenda

Well I have to tell you guys I Have CRS
Jaye can we add other things on our Santa Hats or do we just use what has come with it.I am thinking (OH NO ) that I might be snowed in and want to get crafty or I will eat all the cookies I made today
Flamingo Kim

Dang, Linda... I've heard of that scam, but never really knew anyone that it actually happened to. Sheesh... glad you had those flags go up... and didn't cash the check...

Hi girls, Miss me???? I know I missed you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just popped on for a few minutes, Punk Boy is sick, he has the flu, well he did this morning but running around here like a chicken with his head cut off, will see if he is sick tonight. I also needed to brag, check out Jennifer Lancaster, that is my oldest daughter.

We are all doing great and looking forward to Christmas, and a whisper here, i think I got Mom to join this group of great ladies. Her name is Darlinmoma.

http://gradweb.ou.edu/People/Profiles/LancasterJennifer.asp

This is Tias' Mom and Punk Boys, GreatGrandma.
Hi everyone.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Pray for me I am getting ready to go out and do some last minute christmas shopping. Wheater here is not too bad. Just cloudy and misty.
This is Jennifer and Carl My Grandaughter and her husband. I am so proud of these two.

Tina & Darlene-I am sure you missed it, but you have a package coming your way-probably Tue or Wed....

WE are expecting 1/2" of sleet, then 6-8" of snow, then another 1/2-1" of freezing rain on top of that........if we get it I might call in tomorrow and might get fired......ho hum.....off to make seed packets:)

Donna-welcome sweetie:)

Linda-THank goodness you caught it in time!!

Stacey, DO IT!!! after all you worked while being ill, they can't fire you for calling in sick they will probably request a doc's note though.

didn't say I was calling in sick-If I call in it will be for fear of my life.....

Good Answer Stacey

Hi Tina and Tina's mom! Glad to see you again Tina and thanks for bringing your mom.

Linda, I'm so proud of you for using your nogg'in! I used to work for the Better Business Bureau in charge of all the complaints and investigations for the state. You would not believe how many internet scams are out there. Many of them originate from Nigeria - the scam capitol of the world. Young people get wealthy off greedy Americans who keep sending them money thinking they are going to get a huge pay-off later. The type of scam you experienced is very common, too. You've got good instincts - wish more people would listen to their instincts instead of their greed! Good luck, hope you find a sincere renter soon.

OH I see duh dee :) ^_^

I got a box from Stacey today... but I'm afraid to open anything until she says it's ok... ?????

LOL, Well I got instuctions NOT to, and mine hasn't got here yet.

Followed the bread crumbs and actually made it over.

Evening all

Sorry I had to run off earlier but I realized I was late to get Tristen from school... Good thing I didnt have to get out of the truck with my red eyes everyone would have been asking if everything was okay.. Again from the bottoms of my toes to the top of my head with a heart full of Love ... Thank you all..

Tristen came running out wearing her PJ's and shamu slippers...LOL Was sooo cute ish I would have had the camera.. The school had the christmas parties in classes today so she was opped up on sugar and carrying more candy canes.. Tomorrow is the last day for the bth of them and they are very very excited.. Im going to spend my nght deal shopping online and head out tomorrow while school is in to check around for a feal good deals.. LOL Max says Im the Bargain Queen when I know what Im looking for.. :)

Trisha That photo is breathtaking.. I love the colors and how clear it is.. My night photos never turn out..

Kim I really like your tree.. I always say my tree will be all rustic one year but I cant not put all the ornaments and goodies that the kids make on it and I dont have room for 2 trees.. I planted a leyland cypress last year and its about decorating size now but I dont have poer out there without running a cord out a window so Im stickiing with the light on the roof for now...

Tia glad to have you opo back in but so sorry to here Punk Boy isnt feeling well.. Your daughter looks very happy and her hubby too..

Welcome Darlinmoma! These girls will make you family fast..

Linda was good talking with you today and so glad that the bank helped you out with teh check.. Now no more of that flirting with the officers okay... Oppss you didnt mention that above did you...LOL

Well Im gonna run off and watch a movie wih the kids for a bit but will be back..

Bear Huggs
Donna

Laura and Trisha, someone in your town sent these into weatherundergound. I wished I could sit in my hot tub and enjoy the snow :(


http://www.wunderground.com/wximage/viewsingleimage.html?mode=singleimage&handle=tumwaterbean&number=1&thumbstart=9&gallery=CURRWEATHER

Well--I went to Lowe's and got some pansies anyway--just to make myself feel better! Donna they did not have that deal at the Lowe's on Cassat but I did get enough to do the fountain/planter~ I went to water them and the front spigot was not working so I called the guy that did that plumbing and evidently have a problem with the lines he put in under the trailer.
He will look at it tomorrow and get it fixed. I filled the watering can several times and got them watered. Deal with the faucet tomorrow. Then we noticed blinking lights inside my car --it seems when I have the security lock on the lights flash and that might be why my battery keep going dead! Another issue to deal with! lol! Wish that check had been good! hehehe! The officer who came out for the report did get lots of chuckles--I asked him to keep an ear out for someone that was looking to buy or rent the home next door, someone who might like to buy my car and he asked "what else can I do to help?" My response---"come back in the spring and help me plant my gardens!!! He said that I had a great sense of humor for someone who has faced alot of adversity!!! Hey! ya gotta keep a sense of humor when things get tough or you sink into depression like I have been known to do> NO more! Gonna keep positive and face things as they come, and find enjoyment in each day.

Linda

Yes Donna! HE WAS A HUNK!!! but I did behave and was very lady-like! (My mind wasn't thou! heheh!)

I have a friend with a covered hot tub that has used it during the snow.

Kim i sent you emails.

Wouldn't mind that tub.....but it it isn't in this budget!

Have to head out in a few, drop a package at the post office and see if Dh can come home before the roads get much worse...it is really coming down right now ! Have had the scanner on and it sounds like all tow trucks, police etc. have their hands full with all the cars off the roads and into each other and... and......