My Friends... Part Two

PART TWO of My Friends!

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Miss Connie, whose husband is a wonderful & sexy hat man that goes by the name of John T! (And who also has his own blog)! They live in Texas and visit their other home in Arkansas a lot. (Or maybe they live in Arkansas and visit their other home in Texas). I surely DO get so "cornfoosed" sometimes... But Connie is not afraid, EVER, to tell it like it is. I adore that ability in anyone, and I cherish her as my friend.

Connies Blog= http://360.yahoo.com/profile-Vy046XQydrYWJbYBhCvgwQ--?cq=1

John T's Blog http://360.yahoo.com/profile-SQVOsFc7dK4e06._WBx1Um1U9jK51e3L

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My Sweet Friend Dawn M., (who disappears on me from time to time); and yet, by Gods design always comes back too! Mother. Grandmother. And a most enviable sense of Faith. http://360.yahoo.com/profile-8yIdKXg1erGZ2eRLxX6btFz5GpuD

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And then there is Merlin, my MAGICIAN, who magically took me bowling a few years ago! We simply had a ton of fun. He is not a blogger, but I do think he visits my page every now and then too!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-BqPn6so8eqG_AT4WtoRRZm6gAPxUEA--?cq=1

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Nae Sweet Young and Innocent. Currently going to school, and has a HUGE test at the end of the month. Please wish her well! She is trying so very hard; and it will all work out fine for her! She also has a lovely daughter Shawna, and is always so happy to spend some time with her as well!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-IpRtiOU_eqMuTAd3YHiONqMo

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Along with ServoCrow comes a healthy daily blog of Christian values and homespun madness! hehehe A busy little lady; and ALWAYS upbeat and on target!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-yaY1rGY9crCpANzLRTqGFlkinnrG7A--?cq=1

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Sweet Lisa MZM ... Who loves her camera same as me, but can actually take beautiful picutres too! Married and with a hubby who has melons on his feet and children who always ALWAYS keep her on her toes! Her dogs call me ALL the time, and we 'arf' on a regular basis. http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-UQwb19Iyd6myoFKPAxMvg3EgH1M-?cq=1&p=1600&n=28500

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DeeAnne, I believe we are sisters- an amazing counterpart to each others ideals, (but not countering ideals either). Except that she is much kinder than I; (even with the ALIENS that live in her head). She can tell me exactly which end is up in case I ever forget. She also quickly became one of my closest friends on here. My 'real' world, and my little 360 World would not be complete without her in it! An original member, and appointed Leader of the Hung~Low Gang. http://360.yahoo.com/profile-dt1TOco1fqPveZBCIxbvouRhNwo-?cq=1

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I cannot mention the Hung~Lows without writing about Always Sleepless. She has an as of yet undiscovered tracking device planted in my home so that she always knows when I am out. (I know this little "BUG" is hidden here, somewhere; as this is the ONLY time she ever calls me). But I do love her upbeat and happy voice on my answering machine as well! She writes of her two beautiful children, the love of her life; and of the love she has for life itself! http://360.yahoo.com/profile-v4BPcpUid6McBhg16BSMynAWQVzfRuOisC7nag--?cq=1

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There is Dubya the Second, a veterinarian who has shared with us the wonderful site where the recall for our pets is updated daily. www.petconnection.com But she is so much more than that too. She tells us how to keep our sanity on the internet; and cannot decide if she wants to go to heaven or hell! hehehe She is fascinating, smart as a whip, and very, very down to earth! Always richly interesting to me!!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-__06cFYyab9NFWAP5T2SSipB8Z9y28nbmOoQ25Ok9Tisq_o-...

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Free Spirit Angel A new face on our 360; Just since 2007... Just needs a bit of a boost at times to keep her going. A lovely soul! Honest and ever so friendly too!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-3z7Xdnc5brXUf20KMLQwZa6CpKq5U6hA

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My little Miss RubyBlue... Tanya. My niece, who has just gotten married to a wonderful man, Peter. They will be returning to the U.S. of A. sometime in the next month or so, and until then will be "honeymooning" in India! hehehe Tanya is young, beautiful and bright, so full of life. She now has a pet goat (that her mama says looks like a hand puppet)! As we all do, Miss RubyBlue needs a bit of tenderness now and again, which her husband is providing so well. Tanya is an absolute joy to me. She writes poetry (and is very very good at it too)!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-Sn1AITUzd7NBXu8CKLcdlGmA7gqu

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Jacquie (What a beautiful name)! And only blogged a few times with the passing of her sister... I wonder how she is doing now and will have to visit and drop a little note to her...

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-WevuMY47aLUB2NrE41YL

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Thers writes most recently of having been able to spend time with her family; and of the tragic, shocking death of her own mother. She is a survivor; and has survived with an uncommonly great sense of humor too! Simply an amazing person! (NOw where's my damn cheesecake)???

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-GJiT8L8ia7M_2FydVytioMjHnX6b

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Fancy Face My wonderful poet- I can get lost easily in her blogs... And somewhere along the way to always have a moment of recall so special when I read her words. Thank you Loneta!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-iW5LTDM9dKixzhi.VHaEItNlMw--?cq=1

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NISHGIGGLES! (Makes you want to start smiling just to read her name)! I call her Buttercup! (You will have to ask her why)? She is my cousin, NOT my granddaughter, even if she does call me "Grannie Annie!" hehehe She is studying out in Utah, but hails from Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. Undeniably sweet and beautiful... Just like the rest of her family! You must go congratulate her on winning that scholarship too!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-WDV7bf0lcqDN0s8hyj4vmCGHHa5D

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Kristen... One of my favorite lurkers until recently! She is so neat and has such a wonderful Matthew in her life too! (You gotta love a man that can so nicely wear a bow in his hair)! hehehe

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-i7CKqQM6aa8ff2VMq7oCvl5v

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Nancy T writes of things that delight and make one feel good. It is bloggers like her that help make, and keep, us all a bit sweeter!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-WLPf4Oolc6kyIsjEiXI.tb1mUicdCaZ7aa8-?cq=1

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Kashiyumekoinu A true dog lover; just as it claims on her top page! And almost on her way to Africa! What fun; and how very much she will miss her dogs... And we will miss her blogs! http://360.yahoo.com/profile-qofgL9E6erWzNLC3AkH0KCqteBjBIw--?cq=1

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Bob S. Not a blogger, but a wonderful man! (I should know, for he is "UNCA BoBBie" to me)!!! He is kind; and ever so funny and faithful. He visits my page every day; and since he is newly divorced I would have to chase him myself, (well, if it wasn't for the "Unca" part)! hehehe http://360.yahoo.com/profile-nAN0Wi4ib79RGKZWQ_80_UA-?cq=1

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Miss Bonnie then... "BONBON" is wonderful and wise beyond her own 29 years! She is so kind that she has offered anything she could had we needed it while we were at Froedtert. Not too many people offer such a kindness to a stranger. I do wish she would blog more though!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-tSnRNjI8br.0_aEsYx_cmKU4rsXosa1WIehcmA--?cq=1

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Michael C is my nephew. He is currently studying at UW~Oshkosh. Not a blogger but comes to see my page every now and then too!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-.HCRdgI8cq12tQazK6DTV39emg--?cq=1

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Christian. Dear Sweet Christian!!! hehehe Not enough time for his blogs or his writings after he is through with an overloading job! But you have to love him, (and haunt him anyway)! A poet, whose best friend is a bear! He is exceptionally FUN to tease! Sassy as all get out; and has just discovered the joys of the tattoo artists! http://360.yahoo.com/profile-Tti8G.o4abLz4LJAi4k-?cq=1

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Mamica And how wonderful that she has just celebrated 42 years of marriage! Takes a lot of hard work too. Please congratulate them and wish them every happiness for the next 42 years too. I think somebody put a computer in front of her one day, and she took to it like Mozart to a piano! She is that good! Kind and sweet and compassionate, and never afraid to tell you which end is up either. Her current blast will send you right off your chair laughing!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-NOxg0xA7bqItvWn8RjWLNrdt

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Leticia All the way from Thailand! Always refreshing and beautiful. She writes of many things, is a poet (and should write songs too)- her words also take me back... And she does some really creative things to her photos and pages!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-h1b1RjUzaaezp_ZyxnbAEbjG

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Toni J. She has just blogged about her friends... and has included a poem that will make you cherish each and every breath that your friends can take... She is also as interested in the paranormal as I am; and has many tales and stories to tell.

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-bTeFo_kldKh4UPaKJUVI7n8W

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Speaking of the paranormal brings my thoughts to Peachie. She is so intrigued by the paranormal, (quite like me that way)! She is sweet and sassy too; and ever so much fun to read! She easily recants her own past, (and prom, complete with 70's pictures), and is so honest and down to earth that you think you are always so precious to her. She is a one of a kind friend. Tried and true blue, with a heart that knows how to love!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-wa9WbRojequeuRPSMBhnYA--?cq=1

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Darla tells of her beautiful sons. The youngest is Dalton, the apple of her eye! A wonderful mother, and she seems even to be able to keep up with him. Sir Dalton has just begun to walk and talk; although he writes me notes every now and then too! Darla is a grand friend who actually came to me through a mutual friend of ours, Drea. Drea disappeared after she got married. (I am thinking the honeymoon goes on and on)... But there had also been an earthquake in Hawaii at the time she disappeared. Thank you Drea, whereever you are, for giving me Miss Darla, shy and proud.

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-_8XHK3w5erbocF2.QhSBHrfP

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Lil Mel aka The one and only Jenny Mella! CaseyAnne's truest and bestest friend in the whole world. Jenny has been a part of our lives since forever. And she lives right across the field here too!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-KmieHOE7fqtd2fneF6HAfA--?cq=1

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DeBee is one of my newest 360 Friends, came through her sons page to mine... and through my daughters heart to mine as well! She is brand new to bloggin, but you wouldn't know it for she writes absolutely wonderfully! Classy. Sexy. Proud. She has known the loss of a child and hopefully will also know the love of a grandchild! (Thank you, in advance, KC and Derek)!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-AoXLCYk1fqTq41P2taQl.fk-?cq=1

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Lisa C. Not a blogger, but is getting used to having me blog anyway! I have known Lisa for the better part of 27 years now. She has been an extrememly loyal friend; and an integral part of my family. She babysat for my girls many many moons ago... I swear she helped me raise those three eldest!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-iC11tEo9eL_w4CgwMFwvz3GB3JKxaL9AXJ0ruJCfSqk-?cq=1

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DggylLove aka Sweet Renee, I think she got blown away last week?!?! hehehe She can tell it like it is in no uncertain terms. A source of endless wit, and she cares deeply too. She has recently asked "Who are you?" (And as soon as I figure that out I will respond to her)!!! hehehe???

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-4ka6GhQ1fKFmfPzmSyKPYoQ-?cq=1

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Miss Butterfly! Always a word of thanks for her friends; and a smile. Relatively new to "The Freakin' Fields of Flintville" here... And I do not believe that she is the age she is claiming either. (If she truly is, I would like for her to send some of the water from Delaware here)?!?! Pretty please?

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-X4qCiCw1dLOjwEnxROOad.mFeFKE2w--?cq=1

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Shirley M. (Beware! She is currently handing out squishy group hugs)! hehehe If you're not smiling now, her pictures and her words will warm your heart! She's got family and friends and the whole world that she has room enough to love and be kind to! A grandma (times seven), and we all keep her very busy too just in case that is not enough!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-qO9sAaQ8fqogSd2EsiVON0djynQMSF1DMKrtYck-?cq=1

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Marie All good things... Marie is a truck driver, but is home every night too. She is very busy, having just found out that she is to be Grandma again! Please stop by her page and congratulate her! Marie also is the one who came to visit Little Miss Casey when she was hospitalized at Froedtert last week! Upbeat and strong. An enviable lady!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-u5nOIbglbKmxxaz0_NgQDZNNF_Pq

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Chevy, a certified stay at home mom, (lucky her)! This is exactly what our world needs, but not in a June Cleaver sort of way either. She knows this. She can cook, and always shares her recipes. Has founded a few groups on Yahoo, and I am ever so proud to call her 'friend'. (Her "Pet~Peeve~Thursdays" always have room for LOTS of comments too). Her most recent topic was other peoples children... hehehe (To boldly go where no man has gone before)! Wit that just won't quit. http://360.yahoo.com/profile-v7ImtjoyerRLrD.O0c6LVrQWo.Og4g--?cq=1

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Susie Q It's her birthday today! Be sure to visit and wish her a happy one!!! Talk about huge familys, she is mother to 7, grandmother to 8... the littlest one having just had some surgery himself. Prayers and wishes go out to this wonderful family.

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-j_8sGmo8dZmhuxsuqzQdJwnEpVLWig--?cq=1

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Mindy Strong. Capable. Lovable, and has way too much on her plate to stay sane and sweet; yet somehow manages to do both with each entry she writes! Love and Grace personified.

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-N957LwQ8cqjzpKIqVWdnq3ZX

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Sweetling has a dragon in her tank... (and by her side)! Loves her family; and shares the adventures all with us, although not nearly often enough! A simply adorable mother and grandmother!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-azsbbZoibKNd9bIEKHTMFHw_ydV7

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Becka4881 Becka has another of Miss Millys little girls. Not a blogger but stops in from time to time to check on Miss Punk... (And the rest of us too)! Her little one is named "Luna" and Miss Luna is the pup that went the farthest away from home. She lives in Pittsburgh, PA. Luna and Punk both learned to swim the very same week last year!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-gNQLlC8zfqUhKqyhJ9BwyJA-?cq=1

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CHE who is conquering her four winds un the city of Dubai right now, and has beautiful pictures of this City of Gold! (even the sunset photo on Sojourner appears to be made of gold). http://360.yahoo.com/profile-fOe2QlE5fqiQLhqEWKqZ5Ho-?cq=1

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Sunflower My garden and my farm just would not be complete without a lovely sunflower to brighten my days! Her motto is living, loving, and laughing; and she can maintain all of this, even with a sister who is very ill. Her faith and her friends to help them along.

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-N0ticvMibqiVvA9j2zREpQ5t6CVN

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Miss Tonya, who lives in Florida gets to grill her food year~round. She takes spectacular photos, (one of which I have stolen and saved). Her down to earth stories can make you feel as though you are there with her and her husband and Miss Kayla too. Her son is a hemophiliac, and has the brightest personality I have ever heard of in a 12 year old child! She would like to meet others who deal with hemophilia.

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-xMpA.1UldKgGviRDWf0wUQ--?cq=1

Still didn't find yourself??? Hmmm... On to Part Three with you then!

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XOXO
Anne

YOKES!! Zoe Had a Sex Change!

Good Afternoon!

I am sorry to have kept you all waiting for these wonderful pictures! And I trust that you all had a wonderful Spring weekend; memorable and grand! I know I did.

And so very much happening too. From getting the first run~through of my garden done, to having new light fixtures installed in the living room... And all the way to 82 winderful degrees; complete with sunshine!

Roberta is a lobster; but it should change to a tan for her. She helped with the lawns, getting all the stuff I had trimmed picked up so the lawnmower can get through it. (And that will be happening very soon too)! Derek was out with Casey; they had stopped at Fleet Farm to pick up the light fixtures, and then out to put them up. He also helped get the snowplow off the Cub Cadet, and got the mower deck all ready for the cutting season...

Which I know you could not care less about...

So with no further ado, here are the promised pictures of "ZACK"...

Seems as though "Zoe" is actually a "ZACK" (haha Michelle)! hehehe

just so funny that somebody else made the same mistake I did when Miss Milly had her pups! Where I thought she had 5 and 5, it turned out to be 7 females and three males...

Anyway... here goes...

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Mama and Baby BOTH lookin' a little thin!

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So 'time~out' for a little nourishment for each of them!

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And I have to show off both CaseyAnne and Kelli too!

Odd, how Casey woke up this morning in terrible pain? Hmm... I wonder WHY??

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Of course, there were things to tend to at home too; like keeping track of Master Gabriel... Who almost got lost in those tire tracks!

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He had just come from playing in the sandbox! Trudged all the way up the hill in those old tire tracks! (Lost his little football too)!

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And he is wearing the very same outfit, (believe it or not), that My Little Man Isaiah wore last year when he had helped us paint!

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In July of '06!

His mother and I had turned our backs for no longer than 30 seconds.

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His mother did not want his outfit back, thinking it painted beyond help. (Kind of amazing what an old toothbrush and a little elbow grease will do)! It was woman against latex. This woman won!!! By the time we got him stripped and clean, the outfit had more paint on it than you can imagine. (Happy I was only painting out in the garage that day)!

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I'd better close for now. Hopefully you are all having a much better day than Miss Casey is... Apparently z has called her to say that My Little Miss Valerie will NOT be standing up for Caseys wedding.

Casey is absolutely devastated by some of the things z said to her...

I do not know what to do about her keeping Miss Valerie from us all... (Any suggestions would be most welcomed).

Guess Sam let the cat out of the bag... But that's OK, it wasn't supposed to be a secret anyway.

I hate this crap. I really do.

A very cautious 'word to the wise' now...

Anybody on here that adds to it, or perpetuates it, IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM, will be deleted just as fast as I find out.

I believe I have eliminated those that might be somehow connected with this; and I am so done dealing with arrogant ignorance. If I have missed blocking someone please do let me know.

But back to my blog...

If that isn't the cutest little guy you have ever seen let me know. Less than a day old in these pictures...

The awesome miracle of life.

The miracle and the newness of Spring!

I do hope you are all having a wonderful Monday!!!

XOXO
Anne

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Seedy Saturdays, and Congratulations too!

And a VERY "Good" Good Morning to All!

What a difference a day makes! And I am thinking that the reason for this wonderful feeling is the fact that we had near 75 degree temps yesterday, complete with sunshine and a light breeze.

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And according to this little guy here, we are to have the same today and tomorrow!

No complaints here!

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I got to work up a whole bunch of ground yesterday, and heard my 1st Phoebe of the year too. I even got to get my hands, (and feet) dirty! And to sound more than a bit eccentric I'm sure, I love the smell of the Spring ground. It smells so very clean and fresh! A fragrance I only wish I could bottle...

Kelli called yesterday morning; she was heading over to the stables. Michelle had called her saying that the mare was in labor. I scooted upstairs and told Casey~Face the news. She was still asleep... Upon hearing that Miss Kelli would pick her up, she was raring to go. They spent 8 hours there, and no baby... They watched from an upstairs window, ready to help if need be. But the mare was not cooperating... hehehe

While Kelli had taken Casey with her, I had taken Mr. Miller for Kelli! These dogs had an awesome time yesterday~ Playing together, (and whining when they could not)!

Kelli has just called this morning, has been to the stables, (and of course has spoken to Michelle)! Congratulations are in order! YAY!

So, CONGRATULATIONS MICHELLE AND KELLI!

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Taylor, (Michelle's SASSY Hubby giving her Bunny Ears), Michelle, Kelli and her Tim!

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The newest arrival is a little brown filly; her name is Zoe, and I hear she is as beautiful (and frisky) as they come! I promise to have pictures for you tomorrow. Mama gave birth between 3 and 5 this morning... Michelle had checked at 3AM, no baby; and then again at 5... And her miracle had arrived!

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My top picture?

After re~reading the Terms of Service for our Yahoo 360, it occured to me that there are many times that people "steal" anothers original content, and feel free to post it within their own blogs. Yahoo can and will remove your entire blog if you do this.

One of you had a 'blast' a few months ago about not doing this. I only wish I had the foresight then to have copied that blast to have a general idea of what to say in my own...

You can review the most current version of the TOS at any time at: http://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/utos-173.html.

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Do any of you remember THIS picture?

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I had included a copy of this picture when I had mailed in my check to them... I spoke with Alan yesterday, and he said he laughed at it too! His driver had originally told him he had left a "few tracks" in my yard...

Alan said he had handed the picture to his driver, and said "Here, you got a love~letter today!" (And then he said, "A 'few' tracks")?! hehehe

He reassured me they would be here by next week to fix it all.

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While we were waiting for Miss Casey to come out of her surgery, I took Punk walking around the campus of Froedtert Hospital. Way in the back, we found a neat little stream.

As I was just looking I got dive~bombed by an old mallard duck... (I really don't think he was focused on me, rather just heading toward the water... And HE MISSED IT! I laughed and got my camera...

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After he had landed, he actually had stumbled... and then shook his head as if the say, "what just happened?".

So funny to actually be witness to a klutzy duck!

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I do believe the darned klutzy duck had followed us back to the hotel too...

(Just to show off that evening that he COULD land appropriately in the water)!

He is swimming in the river here... (sorry for the blurring; Punk had moved my arm, and the leash was attached there)...

Hey! It is my pleasure to 'pass the buck' on that one anyway!

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Storm clouds and a sand crane making haste for 'home'...

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Punk waited patiently in the car for the most part, and slept almost the whole time. She had food and water, (which she refused to eat unless I was there)... But we had a few thunderstorms while we were there too. The rain freshens everything up, but the thunder probably bothered Punk. I had parked in the ramp structure at each visit; and I am sure that every little rumble must have echoed throughout that place for her. But she did so well.

As Casey did yesterday, while they waited the impending birth! She is getting a bit better; sleeping longer, and not as much pain. Still pretty bad though... but at least it becomes 'livable' somehow. The miracle of healing! (And the power of all of our prayers as well)! I see that Casey has posted a blog too! CLICK HERE ; and don't forget to hit 'invite' so you can all read her own words too.

While we had eaten at the Planeview restaurant in Oshkosh, a little sparrow had visited right outside the window... and had watched us pretty intently...

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Methinks he wanted just a little bite of our food!!!

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Food? Do not mention "food" yet to Casey; (she has had her eating privileges revoked til Monday; as her lipase counts were up once more)... I think, at this point, that is the very worst part of it all for her. She subsists on Boost and Ensure for the time being... Poor kid...

Roberta will be stopping out with Master Gabriel today after they wake up. (She works til 11pm, so she won't be here too early)... But I do think you might expect a post from her later, as well!

Time for me to post this; and to get outside and throw a few seeds into that ground that I dug up yesterday. I always save my seeds from last years flowers, so I shall be happily planting those...

Yup, time to get my hands and feet dirty again! (Say "YAY" )!!!!

Have a glorious and sunny weekend!

XOXO
Anne

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The Skunk and The Pig?

Good Morning Everyone!
It is promising to be a "WUNNAFUL" day. The sun has riz, (brightly too)! And from what I hear it is trying to raise the mercury to be almost to 70 degrees! (Yes, that would be ABOVE zero)! hehehe

Beautiful yesterday also, and threw on another pair of shorts... (Like the pair I'd tried last month, these also still fit)! YAY!

But as it turned out, Casey needed a bit more medical attention, (and I wasn't going anywhere in such silly clothes)! I brought her in to the clinic around 1 or so; and I believe we finally got out of there a little after 4... Long time.

They drew blood~ (Doc says that she looks REALLY healthy on paper)! He ended up treating her pain and her nausea, and giving her an IV of fluids too. I sure like this guy; he even took the time to put the IV in by himself. Too cool.

She has slept fairly well last night, coming down once about midnight; and then again at 5 or so... (Gee, maybe it's all those fluids)? hehehe But he did take her off food once more too... Back to the "Boost" and the "Ensure"... a bit of water, but wants her to rely on those two drinks for a few days. He also gave her Prilosec. Thinks that might help; and I think this is the same thing as Nexium too... (Right Bren)?

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Took this one of her last August! Cute eh?

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Not too much other news around here...

Am still going to try and get the little tractor out of the garage, get it fired up; and get the garden tilled up. Time to bury the compost there, (and not be feeding the darned dirty skunk)! I didn't see him yesterday though, so maybe he has had his fill and will go (away) in search of more stinky leftovers elsewhere! But yes, I do still take Punk outside, so that if she sees him she won't be too curious... (or at least I can make her stop before she does something we both might regret)... hehehe

It is odd, as Casey has said, that he would be out in the daylight in the first place. And weird too, as you have said, that he would not be reacting to all the noise we have made. Maybe he is real old, deaf, blind, and just real confused... (Gee, does that sound like anyone you already know)?!?!

...Or too, maybe he is real sick... And for that reason I will be keeping a close eye out for him.

Got my garbage down to the end of the driveway, and those boys seem to be coming later and later every Friday... It is after seven already, and it is still there. After 7? Time for me to find more rummage sale stuff and get it marked!

Have a grand TGIF! And an even better weekend!!!

XOXO
Anne

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Something Stinky This Way Comes...

Hi All!

Yes, we are home. I think that Casey has slept almost ever since we got here; except to check her email, and to waken about every 3 or 4 hours... She has much pain; am hoping that all gets better quickly for her too. Punkin is her self~appointed watchdog... and Casey does not even move without Punk being aware of it.

I am ever so tired myself... And grateful too, for SO many things... As I had written in my blog yesterday, I was thinking to stay at the hotel until I'd heard from Casey; and whether her Dr. was going to allow her to leave. (I remain convinced that the only proper place to get better is home, or at least familiar and loving surroundings). But at Froedtert, at least all but one nurse had wonderful bedside manners! That is so refreshing after all the nasty nurses Casey has encountered these past few years...

But I did end up driving to the hospital after Casey had called back again. Seems as I had a Yahoo 360 friend at Caseys bedside, and did I want to come meet her? Of course I did!

After reading my blog, Marie had taken it upon herself to come and visit Casey! How wonderful to meet someone so very kind from my own 360 pages! Please CLICK HERE if you would like to visit her own page! She met me with the wonderful compliment that I look exactly like my pictures, and I was almost speechless! She looks many many years younger than her own pictures give her credit for; and we had such a nice visit too. In the meanwhile, they had brought breakfast in for CaseyAnne. They had picked out eggs and bacon... While she doesn't care for eggs, she will eat them if they are prepared exactly right... (These were NOT). And is picky about her bacon also... Again it was not right; so I am happy that they had also thought to include some Cheerios! She was eating those anyway...

After the doctor had come in and said he would release her, I had to go check out of the hotel and return to the hospital. Miss Marie and I walked out together and stood for a long time chatting in the parking ramp. Funny how there never is enough time to talk and all at times like that! But such a joy our conversation was too!

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Myself and Marie; visiting at Froedtert...

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Again and again and again, I do have the bestest friends on here! (And a BIG hug and a great Thank You to Miss Marie for being so very kind)!

I returned to the hospital by 10, and collected my little Casey~Face. They had just given her another 100 mg of demerol which would last until we got home anyway.

South of Oshkosh, by the Highway 26 interchange, we decided to stop at The Planeview Restaurant. (I don't care for this place ever since I had gotten charged a frickin' DOLLAR for them to add some raw onions to my burger a few years back). But I was dying for just a cup of coffee and a bit of sustenance, so we did stop anyway.

Just a few minutes after we had sat down, there were rescue squads and police cars entering the highway from the wrong way. Just a moment later came a fire truck... After we had gotten our food the waitress had said there had been an accident.

When we left, we saw that northbound Highway 41 was backed up as far as we could see... So we took the frontage road north. Directly in front of The EAA, (Whitman Field), we saw a semi across the ditch, with its front end almost completely gone; and another very close to it, this 2nd one still on the highway. (I do not know if this 2nd semi was involved, or if he had just stopped to offer assistance as it had happened). As we got closer, and passed it by, we could see still another truck, a pickup, also smashed up almost beyond recognition.

None of the news stations here have had any coverage of this accident, so I do not know what happened, or if anyone even survived.

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The emergency personnel are attending to either a trailer in the ditch, or perhaps it was a cap off the pickup truck; (we could not tell what it was).

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I have NO idea where the rest of these vehicles ended up either...

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But I do know this...

...Had we continued, instead of stopping at the restaurant, (and given the timing of the arrival of the first emergency crews to the scene), we would possibly have been involved, or seen it happen. There are many things that people should not have to witness, and I am thinking that this was clearly one of them.

Once again, since there are NO coincidences in this world, it only proves to me that God is watching over us.

While we were away, my wonderful friend Kelli was in charge of Miss Milly. Kelli had called on Tuesday night to say she was here, and had wanted to take Miss Milly and her own Mr. Miller for a walk to the woods. But she couldn't... Seems as though I had a bit of "company" and seeing that she saw my company at the very same moment that Mr. Miller did, she actually had to wrestle him back into her car. Who was this company you ask?

None other than Mr. Pepé Le Pew himself!

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And even though she was standing downwind from him, he did not 'smell'. (Must have just come out of hibernation, and was plenty hungry too)! hehehe The skunk, not Kelli!

Keep in mind that before we had left for Milwaukee, I had cleaned out the fridge (as it had begun to smell really "off")... I had thrown all this stuff out in the garden... Seems as though Mr. Pepé Le Pew was feasting on all this icky garbage. (Hey, Buddy, that's my garden compost pile)!!!

...And he would not move; no matter how much Miss Kelli hollered. I told her to blow the horn on the old Buick Roadmaster. After she had gotten that car opened up, she blew it quite a few times. Pepé Le Pew would not move, nor even look~up to see what was happening. At any rate, Miss Milly did not get her walk in that night...

Nor did she get a walk in last night.

She was barking her fool head off~ (Quite a p'o'ed bark too). I went out to check what the heck was going on; and sure enough, that darned skunk had returned for seconds!!! My protector, Punk, was quickly returned indoors; and of course I had to grab my camera...

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My very own little Pepé Le Pew! (Cept, no, he did not 'stink')!!!

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Such a hungry little skunk too! I had fired an old little piece of woods at him, and he just turned the other way... (I remember thinking something about "arrogance" at that moment)! hehehe

After a half hour or so, he waddled back into the cornfield and disappeared... Probably to go to the river for a drink to wash that yucky dinner food down!

I am finding that I cannot type this morning to save my soul, so will close for now... (I think my hands still think they are on that darned steering wheel)...

Hope you all have a 'wunnaful' and blessed Thursday!!!

XOXO
Anne

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Casey at Froedtert... 4~18~2007

Good Morning to ALL!

I have just come inside with Miss Punkin, and it is a bit chilly out there; especially given the fact that I was in my silly jammies, and she was wearing a fur coat. Completely unfair! But better there be just plain dew on the cars, than frost. ...(It isn’t THAT cold)…

I watched a bit of the Virginia Tech Broadcast yesterday… And was amazed at how very quickly any place could probably prepare security for George W.; but could not have gone into a lockdown mode quick enough to save 32 other people… Guess that really pisses me off somehow. Will have to read more about that, but later, as I need to finish this, get in the shower and get my backside back up to Froedtert. And yes, I KNOW there were 33 dead, but I am thinking that I have very little reason to count the damned gunman- (As far as I'm concerned, he should have 'offed' himself BEFORE he did any further slaying)...

What a day yesterday was for us all. Casey had to be at the hospital for 8:30... After they took her back for her surgery, Derek and myself were not able to see her until after 3:00. A very LONG day.

The ‘pressure’ in the pancreas is supposed to be around 20.

(The doctor said that they really worry when it gets to be 40).

CaseyAnne’s was measured at a mere 89!

...They clipped the sphincter of Oddi. Dr. Dua said he “cut it wide open.” (I do have to read up on that too, because right now I cannot even explain it to you). But I do remember one of you commenting and saying that you had this procedure and it worked beautifully…

Her surgeon, (Doctor Dua), said not to expect this to be a cure~all for all of her symptoms, because they find that many times if there is a problem with this Oddi, then there still can be problems in the rest of her digestive tract.

He also said that he placed a stent in there so that it heals wide open; that the stent should be expelled… (He actually said “she should poop it out” which almost made Derek laugh out loud). hehehe She will need to have an xray (in Green Bay) in about 2 weeks to make sure it is gone; otherwise they have to go in and remove it…

(Please pray for poop)!

But, NO! I am sure this will be her last surgery. Good grief, eh? (But we CAN “hope”)!

I’d better close and get in the shower. Casey has just called. Has lots of pain. Does not remember what time Derek left, but is still trying to sleep. I would rather beat the darned rush hour trafiic, so will have my own little “rush hour” to beat it now!

But before I go, I need to thank everyone that has sent prayers and thoughts to Casey in your messages to me, and in my comments as well.

Oh and by the way, if you are reading my blog, that means you can still comment below. I have just closed it off, temporarily, to the general public is all...

YUP, I have said it before, and I will say it again;

I HAVE THE VERY BESTEST FRIENDS ON MY 360 OF EVERYONE IN THE WHOLE WORLD!

Hope all is well with you, and that everyone is having a grand week.

XOXO
Anne

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Here is just a little bit of info I have found ...

http://www.mercksource.com/ppdocs/us/common/dorlands/dorland/dmd_s_18.htm

s. of Oddi 1. the sheath of muscle fibers investing the associated bile and pancreatic passages as they traverse the wall of the duodenum; the combination of the musculus sphincter ductus choledochi and the musculus sphincter ampullae hepatopancreaticae. Called also Oddi's muscle. 2. musculus sphincter ampullae hepatopancreaticae.

Pancreatic sphincter of Oddi dysfunction is most frequently considered in a subset of patients with episodes of recurrent acute pancreatitis. In a fashion analogous to biliary-type sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, the pancreatic type of sphincter of Oddi dysfunction is subdivided to types I-III. Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction has been associated with a particularly high risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis. In the subpopulation of patients with idiopathic recurrent acute pancreatitis, the reported incidence of manometric evidence of sphincter of Oddi dysfunction varies in the range of 39% to 90%.

Some authors recommend evaluation of both the biliary and the pancreatic sphincters at the time of ERCP with manometry. In clinical practice however, the duct system that is clinically syspected to be involved (usually the bile duct) is evaluated first, and the pancreatic duct sphincter of Oddi manometry is performed at a later date if symptoms and/or other findings warrant it.

Whenever sphincter of Oddi dysfunction is suspected, a careful clinical evaluation should precede ERCP and manometry. Other causes of the patient's symptoms may be identified, and treatment of these conditions can improve symptoms without subjecting patients to the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis, which in selected cases can be as high as 25% or greater Although sphincter of Oddi dysfunction can cause severe symptoms, no deaths have been attributed to the disease. However, post-ERCP pancreatitis can rarely be fatal. Therefore, sphincter of Oddi dysfunction evaluation and therapy should be best performed at tertiary referral centers. Also, patients should generally have undergone a laparoscopic cholecystectomy prior to ERCP and sphincter of Oddi manometry.

More Pet Food Recall...

A 2-Post Day... But I thought I had better get this info out to you.

Here is the link for you once more...

Like I said in more than a few of my earlier posts, this link is updated daily...

Please CHECK IT OUT for your wonderful fur~friends safety...

CLICK HERE

It now includes the venison variety of DVP's Natural Balance Formula for Cats and Dogs. It includes their treats as well. Gratefully I bought the vegetarian and the low calorie... They are not yet recalled as recalls seem to be finding the melamine in the rice formulas...

Here is DVP's Natural Balance Press Release:

Contact:
Consumer Inquiries:
(800) 829-4493
Media Inquiries:
Daniel Bernstein
310-275-0777

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Pacoima, CA -- April 17, 2007-- Natural Balance, Pacoima, CA, is issuing a voluntary nationwide recall for all of its Venison dog products and the dry Venison cat food only, regardless of date codes. The recalled products include Venison and Brown Rice canned and bagged dog foods, Venison and Brown Rice dog treats, and Venison and Green Pea dry cat food. Recent laboratory results show that the products contain melamine. We believe the source of the melamine is a rice protein concentrate. Natural Balance has confirmed this morning that some production batches of these products may contain melamine.

The recall was prompted by consumer complaints received by Natural Balance involving a small number of cats and dogs that developed kidney failure after eating the affected product.

Dogs or cats who have consumed (any) suspect food and show signs of kidney failure (such as loss of appetite, lethargy and vomiting) should be seen IMMEDIATELY by a veterinarian.

We recommend our customers immediately stop feeding our recalled venison products regardless of date code and return unused product to their retailer for a full refund.

The products are packaged in bags, cans and zip lock treat bags and sold in pet specialty stores and PetCo nationally.
No other Natural Balance products are involved in this voluntary recall as none of our other formulas include the rice protein concentrate.

Although the problems seem to be focused on a particular production period of the venison products, over the last four days we have notified our distributors and retailers by phone and e-mail to immediately stop selling and return all recalled Venison dog foods and treats and the Venison dry cat food. Venison canned cat food is not involved.

The source of the melamine appears to be a rice protein concentrate, which was recently added to the dry venison formulas. Natural Balance does not use wheat gluten, which was associated with the previous melamine contamination.

None of Natural Balance’s other dry formulas, none of our other canned or roll products and none of our other treats are involved with this voluntary recall.

We continue to work closely with the FDA in their ongoing investigation.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-829-4493 or email info@naturalblanceinc.com.

So there you have it.

Love to you all...

XOXO
Anne

3 Hours and Counting

Good Morning...

In light of yesterdays massacre at VA Tech, my heart, thoughts and prayers go out to all the people that have children at college now; whether they are at VT or not.

I had tried to send a note out last night... (and again this morning) to my friends and family... But for some reason, my mail will not insert recipients... wtf? But oh well...

But here it is... kinda...

As many of you already know, Caseys surgery is today at Froedtert... They will be placing a mnometer into her pancreas to see if the pressure is as it should be. If it is too high, they will be doing a bit of cutting there. Hopefully, THIS time will be a charm and all of her problems will FINALLY be over... But the surgeon HAS told us that this all will probably set off a nasty pancreatitis attack too

Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. I know you all have things that need a bit of prayer too, and I will include you as I always do, but mostly my thoughts will go back to her.

I also do want you to know why I have decided to close my blog for now...

CaseyAnne's two eldest sisters have hurt her terribly, (and never mind what they have done to me), but Casey would prefer that they not be informed of this all, yet. Nor anything that you might read in my blog. Namely, Zoe and Jenne- Although at the time of this revision, Jennifer is working very hard to rectify what she can.

A little compassion and help does go a long way in even helping her deal with it all.

Casey clearly has more important things to worry about right now than harassment by her two almost 30 year old sisters!

So, the heck with all of that, CaseyAnne's health absolutely must come first right now; and I will worry about all the rest of their crap later.

Hope all is well in your little corners of the world! And I thank you again for being so decent to me, and to Casey too.

(Their own blog links are in my yesterdays blog if you missed it). She wrote a blog last night about it too!

XOXO
Anne

PS: This also bears repeating...

I hope that you all have your drivers licenses or your organ donations cards filled out.
This falls under "You can't take it with you", and in the process you, as only one person could 'save' countless others.

The following is taken from this website:

http://www.charityguide.org/volunteer/fifteen/organ-donation.htm

You might even want to copy that link down and send it to everyone you know...

If you do not have your card or driver license filled out, signed and witnessed, there are forms here that you can print out and fill out on your own.

Organ donation saves lives, but 19 people die each day waiting for transplants that don't take place because of the shortage of donated organs. More than 92,000 people in the United States are currently waiting for an organ transplant, and 4,000 more are added to the waiting list each month.

As they wait, medical bills pile-up and their health deteriorates. Time is lost from school or work. Simple tasks such as climbing stairs or playing with children become exhausting. And as these organ transplant candidates lug around oxygen tanks or spend hours each week in dialysis, there is no guarantee that the call will ever come that could give them a new lease on life.

To be eligible for organ donation, a potential donor's brain function must have ceased permanently but their heart and lungs must continue to function (with the help of ventilators). Approximately 12,000 people who die each year meet that criteria, but less than half actually become organ donors. The primary stumbling block is family members who refuse to give consent.

Many family members mistakenly reject organ donation due to:

• Misconceptions regarding their religion's attitude towards organ donation. (In fact, many religions actually encourage organ donation or consider it to be a matter of personal choice.)
• Fear that organ donation will prohibit an open-casket funeral. (In fact, organs and tissues are removed in procedures similar to surgery. All incisions are closed afterwards and the body is treated with utmost respect.)

The good news is that you can make your preferences clear. By registering as a willing organ donor and discussing your decision with those you love, you can make sure your wishes are carried out. At the same time, you could encourage family members to become organ donors too.

• Sign an organ donor card (or the organ donation consent form on the back of your driver's license) and carry it in your wallet. Then, tell your family and make sure they understand your wishes. Familial consent may be required before organs or tissues can be donated. (Donated organs and tissue are shared at the national level, but laws that govern organ donation vary from state to state. Some states have organ donor registries that make a person's wishes to be a donor legally binding without witnesses or family consent. Review the organ donation registration procedures for your state.)
• Print out or order classroom material designed to encourage organ donation among new drivers and send it to driver's education teachers at your local high schools.

Have a grand day! I will post as I know how everything went for Casey...

XOXO
Anne

Mom, You're Such a Good Liar!

Ooooooh.... The title you ask? Hmmmm, this is a combination of words that I do not believe I have ever heard before in my life! (And yeah, for the most part, that is a very good thing)!
Good Morning All;
A beautiful SUNNY Sunday was had by all of us in NE Wisconsin... And I do hope it was sunny in your own little corner of the world too; if not outside, then at least on the IN~side!
I had to do an awful thing yesterday, but I assure you it was with the very best of intentions.
As you all know, CaseyAnne, Derek, Jenny Mella, and Roberta all took part in the "Laugh your way to a better marriage" seminar on friday night and Saturday Morning. Jenny Mella had other things to attend to and could not go to the Saturday half of the seminar. Dereks mom then used Jennys ticket...
Yesterday, CaseyAnne drove Jenny back to Stevens Point. This is where Jenny goes to college. Not a real short drive, but nothing to NOT enjoy on such a grand and beautiful day either. Since CaseyAnne had thrown caution to the winds and they'd stopped at Burger King for lunch, then there was much pain, (and more than a few hurried bathroom stops getting Jenny back to Point)...
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Well, aren't they just the cutest things since puppies!

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About a 4 hour round trip for Casey; and she'd just wanted to get back home...
In the meanwhile I was going to do all that raking, and removing the leftover gravel from my lawns... But that didn't work. When they had stopped in here, Casey had brought along all of her tax things... (Well CRAP! This made me remember that I hadn't finished Roberta's either), and so I spent the rest of my afternoon finishing up those darned things. Funny how I got everyone elses done already, and had left these two kids of mine on the back burner! hehehe But they are done now.
I did get a break away from this darned computer for a little while when Derek stopped in. He had come to ask for Caseys hand in marriage. (And I did NOT give him a hard time either).

...But I did give him my blessings!

(Especially AFTER he had fixed my siding)! hehehe

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Nice to have a 'HANDY' handyman around the place!

(And I thank you Derek)!!!

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I do believe they have both chosen well! Proud of these two I am! And happy for them too!
CaseyAnne had stopped in here before driving into town... She said, "I thought maybe Derek would have taken this opportunity to come out and talk to you about getting married"... (And no, I didn't really lie; I just didn't really remark on it, except to say that he is ever so busy)... She seemed so sad when she left. I felt so small doing that to her, but I think by the time she saw Derek then everything was forgiven in short order! She even called me to tell me what a good liar I am??? But I had to keep turning away from her too, and she didn't even notice that.
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Caseys blog pages CLICK HERE

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Dereks blog pages. CLICK HERE.

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Please click on both of those links and give each of them a hard time!

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I didn't see too many bugs outside...

(just that one)! hehehe

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...And certainly none of the ladybug variety either...

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Methinks those are all still on the IN~side...

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And the weatherman said it to be 60 today!!!
(Woot~Woot)!!!
That is NOT a typo, that IS a "6"; (as in 60 glorious degrees)!
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And do humor me...

~For a second time in as many days; a few more stories for you!

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Ladybug! Ladybug! Fly away home;
Your house is on fire, your children all gone;
All but one, and her name is Anne,
And she crept under the pudding pan.

OK, now WHY is it that the sassy ones name is "Anne"??? hehehe

The traditional poem above is still repeated by children today, but many say it got it beginnings in Medieval Folklore and referred to the burning of hops vines to clear the fields after the harvest. The ladybugs would fly away, and the larvae would crawl away, but the pupa would remain fastened to the vine and burn.,

In Europe, during the Middle Ages, insects were destroying the crops, so the Catholic farmers prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Soon the Ladybugs came, ate the plant-destroying pests and saved the crops! The farmers began calling the ladybugs "The Beetles of Our Lady", and they eventually became known as "Lady Beetles"! The red wings represented the Virgin's cloak and the black spots represented her joys and sorrows.

	In Sweden, folks believe that if a ladybug lands on a young maiden's hand, she will soon be getting married. What about an "Old" Maid???
	If you find a ladybug in your house, count the number of spots and that is how many dollars you will soon receive. Holy Mackeral... (Can I add them all together)???
	In England, finding a ladybug means that you will have a good harvest. (Good. Cuz I plan on having a garden this year)!
	In France, if you are sick and a ladybug lands on you, when it flies away, it will take the sickness with it. (No wonder I only have migraines and toothaches)!
	If a ladybug has more than seven spots, then there will be a famine. If it has less than seven, then there will be a good harvest. (Doesn't matter, I added up all the spots and can buy my own food now)!
	At one time, doctors would mash up ladybugs and put them in a cavity to cure a toothache. (Well Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! ...If only I would have known this a few months ago)!
	Some people believe that the number of spots on a ladybug indicates how many children you will have. (There is absolutely NO Freakin' WAY I am still adding up those spots, thank you)!
	If you find a ladybug in your house in the winter you will have good luck. (OK, never mind, I have seen these bugs many times during the winter... Still waiting on that good luck then)! hehehe

OK, enough of all this... But it IS at least interesting, (in a 'buggie' sort of way)...

I had such a great weekend, so it goes that the week ahead should be great too!

I hope the same holds very true for all of you! Have a good one!

XOXO
Anne

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