Thursday, July 4, 2013

Open Blog - Independence Day


Enjoy the holiday!
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lizardmom said...

Oh Betty...
Yesterday was LOOONNNNNNGGGGGGG, worked 10 1/2 hours, catch up on online stuff, made 10lb potato salad, dissected 2 watermelons, 2 rounds of dishes and caught up on Big Brother before passing out. 8 hours today, home to rest for a tiny bit then off to my sister in laws til I'm a zombie, and home... lather, rinse, repeat, thru Saturday... yawn......
For those of you going to the parade and/or fireworks, be safe out there with all the crazies and have fun!

July 4, 2013 at 1:10 AM
Why Not? said...

Well after 2 1/2 very long weeks my husbands grandfather took his final breaths with his family surrounding him... He has been our neighbor for as long as my mom has lived in this house (50+ years) he has always been a part of me and my growing up.. It's hard to imagine this little block and our families without him.. He was such a lovely man and active, he truly lived everyday.. R.I.P. Pablo. May you finally be at peace.

July 4, 2013 at 1:37 AM
OrbsCorbs said...

Condolences, Why Not. It sounds like he was a good man. You were fortunate to have him in your life. Losing a family member is difficult. May you and your family find the strength and peace to deal with this.

July 4, 2013 at 2:42 AM
kkdither said...

It sonds as if you were very fortunate yo have such wonderful grandfather in your life. Many of us have experienced this loss and understand the associated feelings. Feel our love, our support and strength to help you through these difficult days. The feelings of loss don't leave, but the sadness lessens with time.

July 4, 2013 at 6:47 AM
OKIE said...

I am so sorry for your loss Why Not. I am glad you were here and not thousands of miles away.

July 4, 2013 at 8:51 AM
SER said...

Happy 4th all and to you to Betty

July 4, 2013 at 8:58 AM
kkdither said...

Have a great 4th everyone. The weather is perfect. Use sunscreen or your pale, winter skin will be lobster red.

July 4, 2013 at 9:02 AM
OKIE said...

OMG I forgot to wish everyone a Happy 4th. I do wish I was up there for the parade. I love that parade.

July 4, 2013 at 9:05 AM
kkdither said...

Just got back in from tending the roses and trimming the shrubbery. I turned on what used to be CAR25, now belletv. So this is the improvement our leaders voted for? Terrible reception, all fuzzy. Nice.

Now lets mention the young lady providing the detail of the entries. She can barely read aloud. Reminiscent of an elementary age level. Nice again.

When our famous copper faced soldiers Iwo Jima float came by, she read, "This is the very popular 'I... wah... jee... mah' float." No kidding. Shame on us. She is young, but she should know, or be corrected.

July 4, 2013 at 10:18 AM
kkdither said...

Here you go, Mary. Just like you were here.... http://belletv.tv/

July 4, 2013 at 10:43 AM
Toad said...

Why Not? You have such fond memories of "Pablo" I suspect It will help you endure this sad time. Personally, I live with many different memories, and those really wonderful memories, alway's bring a smile to my face, so please remember the wonderful person "Pablo" was In life, and understand he Is only gone In body. Keep that BIG smile of yours, and share with all the good times.

July 4, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Toad said...

KK, About the people reading, or reporting on events, being news, or whatever, up here we had a lady that did the news, and she actually became somewhat? literate In the process over about 10 years, but still has problems. The point being, It was somewhat difficult to listen to an adult perform so poorly, and not do anything about It. We used to see words on signs, while driving, and wonder how she would pronounce them. One was Apostolic, from a church sign, and we decided she would say A-POSS-TOE-LICK, we would laugh, and laugh. DUMB people, and It's their own fault.

July 4, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Tender Heart Bear said...

Why Not- We are so very sorry for your loss. He went with all the people he loves very much around him.
We are here if you need anything.

July 4, 2013 at 11:06 AM
Tender Heart Bear said...

Happy 4th of July to all the JTI's and please have a safe day!

July 4, 2013 at 11:07 AM
legal stranger said...

Why Not- Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

For all of the JTIrr's family, HAPPY Fourth of July.

July 4, 2013 at 3:10 PM
OrbsCorbs said...

Was it a good parade? I slept through it. I've been suffering from insomnia lately and sometimes don't get to sleep until 6 AM.

Toad, my sister was an English teacher and whenever she saw a misspelled sign in a store, she asked for the manager to correct it. Now that's a grammar Nazi.

July 4, 2013 at 4:54 PM
Toad said...

Orb's, This weekend we will have bunches of rummage sales In the area. I'll never forget the sign I saw when we first moved up here. It advertised a HUGH RUMMAGE SALE. I laughed till I damn near cried. Twenty years later, I still use It from time to time, when I'm at a sale, and tell others that they are having a HUGH rummage sale over by the grocery store.

I don't know how to get spell checker on the Apple IMac, so I have to keep trying until I succeed or use a different word, which I often what happens. LOL

July 4, 2013 at 5:22 PM
OKIE said...

KK - That was so sweet. It wouldn't play anything but the thought means more anyway. Thank you.

July 4, 2013 at 8:28 PM

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