Sunday, November 27, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving
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| I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! May you enjoy a wonderful day with friends and family. For those on the road drive safely! |
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
2011 Festival of Trees Part 2 of 6
We did it!! Not quite by Thursday night. We had a few minor details to address on Friday AM.
But here is the sitting room in the cottage.
But here is the sitting room in the cottage.
Monday, November 21, 2011
2011 Festival of Trees Portsmouth, NH Part 1 of 6
Monday was unload day for Festival of Trees. Karen & I had the living room in the cottage to decorate. 1950's living room & Santa's workshop we called "The Day Before Christmas".
The Festival of Trees has been a Portsmouth tradition since 1983. This festive event is co-sponsored by The Portsmouth Garden Club and the New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands-Urban Forestry Center.
Local businesses, artisans, civic groups, and individuals are invited to display a tree, decorate a room, or create an exhibit. There is no fee to participate and all exhibits remain the property of those who participate. There are no raffles and nothing is sold at this fun filled family event.
The Festival of Trees has been a Portsmouth tradition since 1983. This festive event is co-sponsored by The Portsmouth Garden Club and the New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands-Urban Forestry Center.
Local businesses, artisans, civic groups, and individuals are invited to display a tree, decorate a room, or create an exhibit. There is no fee to participate and all exhibits remain the property of those who participate. There are no raffles and nothing is sold at this fun filled family event.
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| Monday the truck was loaded and we were ready to start set up. |
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| This was the room in the cottage Karen & I would transform into a 1950's display. |
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| Karen utters her favorite Festival phrase "A tree can never have too many lights" |
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| We only have until Thursday night to pull this together! |
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| Wednesday and Karen is adding more lights! |
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| Now on to the wreaths. |
Thursday, August 11, 2011
RIP Thor my friend, my companion.... January 1, 2003- August 9, 2011
On August 9th my 8 year old German Shepherd passed away. Maine Vet. Clinic put him on steroids for a problem which killed him. Larger dogs can have adverse reaction to steroids so if a vet prescribes steroids to your dog PLEASE ask for an alternative medication!
Hera misses the both :(
A dear friend sent me this wonderful poem...Thank You Marti.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
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| Thor has join his friend Katie |
A dear friend sent me this wonderful poem...Thank You Marti.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
Thursday, August 4, 2011
July Brimfield Part 2
I think I have mentioned it a few times but I can't help it.I LOVE going to Brimfield Antique Shows in Brimfield Ma.3 times a year. May, July and Sept. I hit the 100 acres of fields over 4-5 days armed with my camera and my cart. What treasure will I find before it makes it way into someone elses cart! I took hundreds of pictures and below are just a few of some wonderful finds. If you love Brimfield please click on the link and help the community that was devastated with a tornado on June 1st. Now if you have never been and want tips, which fields open which day, where to stay, where to find the best ice cream :> just e-mail me.
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