tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21715105140502936342024-03-13T09:01:48.882-07:00mydogsmygardenandmaryMary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-88546844274011282402018-03-26T18:43:00.000-07:002018-03-26T18:43:21.257-07:00THE LAST 6 MONTHSTHE LAST 6 MONTHS<br />
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I am afraid that I have been amiss in posting and the only excuse I have is that my COPD raised it's ugly head and knocked me for a loop. With the extreme heat, fires, Santa Ana winds and ash, it really bothered me. But on to a few things I was up to.<br />
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This beautiful bouquet arrived the end of July for my Birthday from my sons girl friend. She is a lovely woman and I hope they marry.<br />
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Shaun and Kim came down, took me to dinner and we visited for a while. They were off to Newport Beach to spend the night and then the next day to San Diego. Shaun put Kim on a plane to go home and he went out deep sea fishing. Always glad to see them.<br />
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BBQ with a few of my friends that I worked with at Amada. We try to get together every few months.<br />
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Only two of the guys came and they were busy getting the BBQ ready.<br />
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My best friend Phyllis from Around Our House with her husband, Michael and Andrea who just graduated from college. Andrea got her Masters Degree in Metal Health. We had a great time.<br />
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Little Robin Rae on her first Birthday party in the park. She is the granddaughter of the girl, Ginger who worked with me at Amada. We have remained friends all these years.</div>
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Just a few pictures of my flowers that didn't do well with all the extreme heat we had this past summer.</div>
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One of my lavender bushes<br />
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One of my favorite roses.<br />
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My room mate Kris and friend Teryl helped me decorate for Fall<br />
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Dining room table center piece<br />
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My new fall pillows which I found at Walmart<br />
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Now on to Christmas.............<br />
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My Candy and cookie tree in the dining room<br />
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Working on living room tree, only took me 3 days - had to rest alot. Lili taking a nap by the tree, she like to look at it.<br />
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My snowmen display.<br />
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Shaun preparing for our Christmas dinner.<br />
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Skittles hoping that Shaun will drop something.<br />
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Kelly taking lessons at the horse ranch where she trains<br />
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Some of Kelly collection of Nutcracker and some I used for the center piece at dinner.<br />
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Kelly and Skittles opening presents<br />
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How cute is she?<br />
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Finished Christmas tree<br />
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My new chicken Christmas ornament from Kelly<br />
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Well that's all for now, sorry this was such a long post. Hopefully will have another one soon of my Spring flowers.<br />
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Wishing all of you a blessed Easter.<br />
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<br />Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com88tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-37798459221302559222017-12-22T00:16:00.003-08:002017-12-22T00:16:38.431-08:00MERRY CHRISTMAS<br />
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Wishing all my blogging friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Spending Christmas with my son and granddaughter Kelly in Los Gatos, CA.<br />
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Love, Mary, Waldo and LiliMary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-2858866090141209382017-11-20T20:09:00.001-08:002017-11-20T20:09:08.886-08:00HAPPY THANKSGIVING<br />
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Wishing all of you blogging friends a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. Enjoy your day. <br />
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Please be safe in your traveling.<br />
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WOW I really don't know where my time as gone too. I think it is because we have had such HOT weather since April. One month just blends into the next. One thing for sure is I don't go out in the heat in the afternoon.<br />
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They are slowly coming back after many years of drought. I really thought that I was going to lose them all.</div>
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Another one of my favorite flowers the Shasta Daisy</div>
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Just a few of my roses. They have been dead headed and now the buds are coming out again. As most of you know I love my roses and have lost quite a few in the last 5 years of drought.</div>
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My new purchase - a 50 inch flat screen television, I can sure see this one. I purchased this one since I have rented one of my bedrooms to my new room mate Kris. Kris had her own bed so that meant using the 3rd room as a bedroom. I had made that bedroom into a small TV room. So the day bed I sold, gave away a Queen Ann wing back chair and some small tables. Now I have a guest bedroom.</div>
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To get back to my new room mate she is very nice, is 55 years old and is in marketing. The dogs like her too</div>
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I arranged for a friends grandson to help me paint the window trim, re-screen some of the screens, move my bed out and the pictures she didn't want. Kris also wanted a different dresser. Steve started out good and after one week he just didn't come back, no call or anything. Well being 82 on Wednesday, it really stressed me out. My friend Teryl said no worries I will help you get the room ready. By this time I am really stressed to the max. Anything that could go wrong did, but we finally got it all put together. I had my housekeeper do a deep cleaning and it turned out terrific.</div>
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With all this hot weather and fires all around us it is very bad for people who have problems breathing, so I stay in a lot and needless to say my garden should look better than it does.</div>
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I have to brag about my granddaughter, Kelly. She was awarded a special metal for three years of straight "A"'s in middle school and she made varsity cheer leading. in high school - I am so proud of her.</div>
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As you all know that I have 2 dogs, Waldo and Lili. Neither one of them likes to go outside when it gets hot and love, love, love when the A/C goes on. Waldo will stay outside with me when I do my chores in the morning, but as soon as they are completed he is ready to come back in.</div>
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SPRING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA<br />
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Welcome to my Spring Garden<br />
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Spring came early this year in the middle of March, due to the warm weather and lots of rain. After 6 years of very little rain everyone lost lots of plants. I lost about 10 rose bushes.<br />
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This rose bush is a David Austin climber and it is stunning and the smell WOW<br />
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One of my beautiful iris plants. Really bloomed early.<br />
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Love to hear the sound of moving water from the fountain - it's so relaxing.<br />
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This is my plant "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow", each day it is a different color.<br />
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These plants are my Bells of Ireland and they come back each spring.<br />
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Looking at my gazebo - it needs a hair cut. All of the above photo;s are from the back yard.<br />
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Nap time for the dogs and me too.<br />
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My son Shaun and his girl friend Kim. They stopped by to take me to dinner as they were off to Costa Rico the next day for Kim's Birthday. We had a wonderful dinner and I loved my steak. Had a grand time with them - they are so much in love and cute together. She is a head nurse in the Labor and Delivery Department of a near by hospital.<br />
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Just a few of my beautiful Iris's they came so early this year and their colors are so vibrant.<br />
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Another one of my David Austin climbers in the front side yard. They sure smell so good.<br />
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This is the Eden rose and its a climber<br />
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Red Eden rose<br />
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Porch all dressed up for Easter.<br />
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This Iris is such a soft lavender color. Wished they stayed longer that 2 days. I wait all year for them to bloom and then here and gone.<br />
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This is a wild flower and I forget the name of it. They sure are pretty and fill the garden beds so nicely.<br />
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These pictures are shots of my front yard and I would like to get rid of all the grass and just have roses and flowers in the front yard.<br />
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My Chicago Peace rose with so many buds on the plant.<br />
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That is the front yard with all the roses and iris in bloom. Hope that you liked my Spring garden.<br />
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Today was the Fullerton Garden Tour and I didn't go on it as there wasn't a lot of gardens that I liked.<br />
Next weekend is the Mary Lou Heards Garden Tour. I am hoping that I can get to one of the days. But they said rain next weekend, we will see.<br />
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So that's what i have been up to. I just shopped the house and re-arranged my vignette with different items. Will do another post next week with my shopping spree.<br />
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I don't seem to have a lot of time lately. I have been taking my neighbor to therapy twice a week. She fell and really hurt herself and can hardly walk. Then with my Doctor visits and grocery shopping - the week is gone and I am pooped. I also take a friend shopping too as she does not have a car. I am<br />
the driver for the neighborhood. Doesn't take much to get me tired, then I sit down and read or nap for a little while and get up and finish my chores.<br />
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I hope all of you are having a beautiful Spring and your gardens are amazing.<br />
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Waldo, Lili and I thank you for stopping by to visit with us and hopefully you will leave us a comment. I'm off for my nap - the dogs are calling me.<br />
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Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com87tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-88787807036869094872017-02-21T17:34:00.000-08:002017-02-21T17:34:07.412-08:00HOW TIME FLY'SHOW TIME FLY'S - WHEN YOUR HAVING FUN, I THINK<br />
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I do not know where January and February has gone too.<br />
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After putting all my Christmas decorations away (which took 2 weeks) I was kinda in a funk. A very special friend died just before Christmas, went to bed and didn't wake up. Gary was only 61 years old and I had worked with him at Amada America and had know him for 32 years. With Christmas and New Years so close to his death they decided to do a Celebration of his Life in January, close to a Show so a lot of the sale personnel would be in town. I went to the Celebration held in the Show Plaza at Amada. It was a wonderful turn out and I got to see so many sales people that I had worked with for 20 years and had not seen in 11 years. It was a beautiful celebration and was bitter sweet.<br />
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While I was there the President asked me to come to the show on the following Thursday. So my assistant Ginger and I went. What a reception we got from customers, co-workers and sales personnel - it was great and brought back so many memories.....<br />
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They had a wonderful buffet with so many good entrees and side dishes. they also had a sushi bar, oh so good.<br />
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I was amazed on the wonderful renovations they did on the Show Plaza. It was 60,000 sq feet of space displaying equipment. When I worked there it was my responsibility to have the Show Plaza in mint condition with the latest equipment for the shows. Oh how I wished they had renovated the show plaza when I worked there. No A/C- One can only dream.... Here are some of the pictures I took while I was there at the show.<br />
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I think that I shrunk... what do you think???<br />
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I know you think I am over stating the number of humming bird that I have, but look at these pictures. When their feeders get low, they sure let me know. I use about 25 lbs. of sugar a month making their food. I have since cut back on their sugar and they don't seem to mind it. This goes on all day. Refill their feeders daily.<br />
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I took s shot when we received hail, but it is hard to see. Lots and lots of rain, but the garden sure loves it and the roses are dancing. I have been able to pick a bouquet of roses each week and some of my Spring flowers are blooming early. I noticed today while I was out looking at my garden that my Cape Jasmine is ready to bloom and that normally blooms in April/May. So everything is very early. However, I did notice that my Mr. Lincoln rose bush has died. I am not going to pull it up as maybe it will recover, I hope.<br />
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I have been cleaning out closets, OMG I didn't realize what a mess I had in there, but its going to GW. Way to many dishes and dishes and dishes. Guess what I got for Christmas, yes, your right, dishes for 12 Mary Englebret and they are beautiful. There are salad plates, dessert plates and small bowls. No dinner plates, but I can use a white dinner plate to go with them. Will do a post later.<br />
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Seems that I have very little energy due to my thyroid. Need to increase medication. Hopefully I will get more energy soon. I sure fizzle out about 1 p.m. but, I should be thankful as I will be 82 in July.<br />
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February 3rd I went to a Chinese New Years Eve Party. What a grand time I had. There was so much good food and fun. There we were tossing the salad with fresh Salmon on it. It is to bring you good luck. Then the food started - a 7 course meal with a big Anniversary Cake. Tour America has been in business for 20 years. Lovely woman- Gloria and her employees love her.<br />
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Then the two Dragons came along wanting you to put Red Envelopes into their mouth - that also brings you good luck. The the Sake came with gold flecks in it - also bringing you good luck. They gave everyone a red envelope with a brand new dollar bill in it - again wishing you good luck.....<br />
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As you know this is the year of the ROOSTER.<br />
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Had lunch with the owners of a bus company that I worked with after I was laid off from Amada. I retired three times LOL. Had a wonderful Italian lunch, since Tony is Italian and so is David. After the bus company went back into hotels and then I retired for good.<br />
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Tony and Jill - great people. Always call to go to lunch or dinner when they are in town.<br />
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My friend David that talked me into moving to Sunny Southern California<br />
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Well folks that's what is going on in my world. Having lunch with a friend tomorrow, we worked together at Amada. It's Soup and Salad at the Olive Garden......<br />
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Shaun and Kelly are having a ball skiing every weekend in Tahoe. Shaun's girlfriend has a condo there. Shaun says that Kelly is having a BLAST.<br />
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So you all can see that I am still kicking. Going next week to see if I have to have heart surgery, so say a pray that I do't have to have the surgery and can keep on dancing...................<br />
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Hugs,<br />
Mary, Waldo and Lili<br />
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We hope that you have enjoyed this post and we hope you leave a comment.Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-31228333224671305292017-01-18T14:38:00.000-08:002017-01-18T14:38:00.149-08:00MY CHRISTMAS AT MY SON'S<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My son flew me up to Las Gatos, CA to spend Christmas with him and his daughter Kelly. We had a wonderful time. We did so many fun things, seeing old friends and just enjoying a old fashion Christmas.<br />
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Shaun always makes a Prime Rib Dinner on Christmas or Christmas Eve depending on when we have Kelly. This year it was Christmas Eve and Kelly had to leave by noon on Christmas Day to spend time with her mother.<br />
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Clark, Jennifer, Lexie and Lindsey after church Christmas Eve Notice Clarks' pants, they had little Christmas Wreaths on them - we really cute.<br />
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Kim, my son's girl friend, and she is lovely, Shaun and Jennifer sampling the Prime Rib</div>
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Shaun and Kelly's Christmas Tree<br />
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Shaun had no center piece, so with a little thought I put this center piece together. Kim, his girls friend went into the back yard and cut some green branches and I went to work on a center piece. Kelly has a collection of Nut Crackers so I lined them up down the center of the table with some red sparkle ribbon, but the nutcrackers were to tall so I took off the little one's from the tree and they worked fine.<br />
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After dinner, which I must say was wonderful, the girls started opening up some of their gifts.<br />
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Jennifer opening up one of her gifts.<br />
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Early Christmas Morning opening up presents before Kelly had to leave.<br />
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Can you believe the mess LOL<br />
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Kelly left to go to her mom's and Shaun and I relaxed and watched a couple of movies. Monday I was heading home and Shaun was taking down the tree as Kim and Shaun were going Skiing in Tahoe. on Tuesday. Kim has a condo there. Lots of rain so that means lots and lots of snow up in the mountains. They had more snow than in the last decade, so everyone was flocking to the snow.<br />
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This was taken this morning. I have a new room mate and she is such a creative young woman. She made this beautiful wind chime for her space at Country Vintage in Orange. She does terrific work and is selling them, sooooooooooo if anyone is interested let me know. Her crystals are stunning.<br />
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There's Lili photo bombing the picture. She was wondering why we were outside in out jammies taking pictures. LOL Please excuse the furniture all pushed together, but with the rain I am trying to keep it dry. Three more storms coming into tonight until Monday.<br />
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I am the Uber driver for the neighborhood (I'm not really) ,just take them to school since their parent have to be at work early- so they don't get wet. Just playing it back for all the help I used to get when Shaun was young.<br />
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So if you know of anyone that collects wind chimes and they are one of a kind, let me know.<br />
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Sorry to be so tardy in posting but I was tired after Christmas and then taking down the tree and getting the room ready to rent out - I just don't know where my time goes. Guess I am getting lazy in my old age.<br />
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Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-69021856640504489932016-12-14T19:10:00.003-08:002016-12-14T19:10:30.026-08:00WELCOME TO MY CHRISTMAS HOMEWelcome to my home. I didn't do as much this year as I usually do, but I ran out of time, due to my computer getting a virus<br />
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This is my Candy and Cookie tree in my kitchen along with the Santa's that have been decorating the tree. They have been so busy ....<br />
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The Nutcracker wanted to help decorate also.<br />
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This wreath on my back coordinates with my tree in the kitchen.<br />
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This year I wanted to do something different on my tree, so I decorated the tree all in red ornaments and red birds.<br />
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I didn't put out all of my Santa's, just a few of my favorites. The Candy Santa is sitting on my desk.<br />
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This Santa was made by my very best friend Phyllis and he is my favorite.<br />
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My new center piece that I got at Michael's, 70% off, plus another 25%. I danced all the way to the checkout counter. I also purchased a new pillow at 70% off with another 25%. I had a very productive shopping day.<br />
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That's the pillow I purchased at Michael's, the red with snow flakes,<br />
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Just a few of my Santa's, I can't get to the rest of them as that would require me getting on the ladder and I have had orders from headquarters, DO NOT GET ON A LADDER<br />
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I am having a love affair with Snowmen, they are just so darn cute....... so I put them all together.<br />
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The tall one just jumped into my cart Saturday when I was at Albertson's buying groceries. I just couldn't tell him no, so home he came with me. The one to the left lights up, so cute.<br />
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Waldo loves to have his picture taken and he followed me all over while I was snapping photo's. He is getting so old, but he is still frisky.<br />
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My dining room table all decorated for the holidays. I see one of the elf's sitting by a candle.<br />
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I got the placemats at the Dollar Tree for $1.00 each, they are made of felt with glitter around the edges. The table runner and napkins were a gift to me for my Birthday from Phyllis.<br />
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The elf's have taken over the chandler, oh my.....<br />
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My Santa and Christmas Tree cookie jars. The Christmas Tree is a Christopher Radko and the snowman is from Target. I have had them for about 10 years.<br />
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My arrangement on the hutch. All of the ribbon matches the tree and wreath<br />
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My front porch with a few antique items- the wagon, bike and chicken feeder<br />
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My old sled that I found leaning up against a tree, just waiting to go home with some one. I asked the people that lived there and they didn't want it. Even helped me put it in my car.<br />
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My wreath on the front door and another snowman..... oh my, they are taken over LOL<br />
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Hope you liked the tour of my cottage Now I will be baking a few goodies to take up to my son's.<br />
I am going up there to spend Christmas with him and my granddaughter. So I can't wrap my gifts as I am traveling by plane. Will do that when I arrive.<br />
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I wish all of your a wonderful MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. Safe travels to all of you.<br />
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Mary, Waldo and Lili<br />
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<br />Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-36940365508922359212016-12-04T12:01:00.001-08:002016-12-04T12:02:48.986-08:00 THIS AND THAT CATCH UPTHIS AND THAT CATCH UP<br />
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WOW where does time go to? Just a few things that I have been up and some of my Fall decorating.<br />
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I went back to "Through The Garden Gate" and took a friend and she almost fainted seeing all the beautiful Christmas decorations.</div>
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The theme this year seems to be Snowmen</div>
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These pillows where stunning and I loved them, but a little pricey<br />
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Don't you just love this little fairy .</div>
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I just love this - she was beautiful</div>
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This area had all white, gold and silver decoration, oh so pretty</div>
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Now on to some Santa's .........</div>
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I took my friend Teryl to Green Thump Nursery to see their decorations. They were almost finished, running a little slow with their Open House.</div>
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WOW so many Snowmen waiting to go to their new home.</div>
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This is a bad photo, but had to show you the feeding frenzy of my Hummingbirds. It was almost dark and they their were storing up food for the night. I have counted 20 hummers feeding from my feeders</div>
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Now on to my Fall decorations - didn't do much this year, I can't get on a ladder, orders from my son.</div>
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So I did get up on the ladder and my 88 year old friend stood behind me. LOL</div>
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Center piece on my dining room table</div>
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My beautiful Waldo. He is 12 years old and I do love him so. He follows me everywhere in the house or garden.</div>
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This past Saturday the City of Fullerton Parks and Recreation, North Western Mutual and KaBoom</div>
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completely renovated Gilbert Park. The park is at the end of my street. All neighbors pitched in to complete the park with new equipment for the children. There must have been a 100 volunteers to complete this project. So I was a volunteer for "PLAYGROUND BUILD DAY 2016" </div>
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CHANGING LIVES - PROCEED WITH LOVE</div>
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The volunteers were put into different groups and the sign on the name tags placed you in that group.</div>
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Here I go with my walker to see what job I could help with and I was put into the painting group.</div>
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This lady is from Washington DC with a non profit group getting us charged up to start the project.</div>
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I have to tell you what a wonderful sight to see so many parents and children there to help get this program finished.</div>
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We were given breakfast buritos and coffee and then for lunch the Slidebar provided Street Taco for all with beans and rice.</div>
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Here I am painting up a storm. We had 65 12x12 wooden piece to paint front and back and then go back and put sayings and pictures on them - WOW what a job. But we got it completed.</div>
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Santos my helper from the Parks and Recreation Department. We also had another man helping who was in a wheel chair.</div>
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I walked over their this morning to see what we had accomplished and I must say it looked really good. They still have the storage containers to remove and the playground was fenced off until the cement sets. But I must say CHEERS TO ALL THAT HELPED.</div>
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Today I am a little sore, but feel so good helping - not bad for a 81 year old lady.</div>
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Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-9150057419550083722016-11-23T15:49:00.001-08:002016-11-23T15:49:09.869-08:00HAPPY THANKSGIVING<br />
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Wishing all of my Blogging Friends a Very Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.<br />
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<br />Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-40606351803970260592016-10-28T16:25:00.008-07:002016-10-28T16:29:00.449-07:00Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-1189672734817627832016-10-28T16:25:00.003-07:002016-10-28T16:28:37.476-07:00I'VE BEEN AWAY TO LONGDon't faint, but here I am with a blog. Just a few things I have been up to and to share with you.<br />
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A couple of weeks ago my friend Phyllis and I went to lunch at a wonderful Mexican restaurant and next door there was the BEST gift shop I've seen in a long long time. Everything was drop dead beautiful. Of course, it was decorated to the hilt with Christmas trees, ornaments, Santa's and everything else you could think of. It's called Through The Garden Gate it's in La Habra, CA I hope this will give you some ideas..... I know I have lots going through my head.<br />
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He was the most beautiful decorate owl that I have ever seen. Now on to some more pictures.</div>
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I just loved the Gingerbread and Peppermint Tree - I wanted the whole tree with all the decorations.</div>
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Isn't she just the cutest</div>
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Gingerbread trains and look at all the faux cookies and cupcakes. WOW</div>
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Gingerbread faux houses of all sizes and forms<br />
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All the beautiful garland around the mirror - very nice display.<br />
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A small tree with pretty ribbons, Santa's and Elf's on it.<br />
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Do you see all the doggies on this tree? It was so darn cute with bones and dogs.<br />
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The pillows were stunning, but very expensive.<br />
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Wouldn't this been cute Christmas morning set on the table with Coffee, Tea and Hot Chocolate?<br />
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Do you see the Elves climbing up this picture frame from the tree? It was so unusual.<br />
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This wreath was simply beautiful all in creams and white. Thought of Kris in Chicago land with her beautiful home of creams, and white.<br />
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Isn't this the craziest tree you ever seen, it is upside down with the presents up at the top. Guess it would be great if you had little children and they were into everything.<br />
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Oh so pretty in silver and white.<br />
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This is the view when I first walked into the store, my eye's glazed over and I felt like I was in a dream. Everything was so beautiful. I have to say, I have been to a lot of stores, but this one is the best one of seen in years. I asked the lady at the store who decorated them and she said that there were 15 people who did it all. They did not leave one thing undone.<br />
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Lots of one of a kind Santa's all over the store, but a little to thin for me.<br />
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I liked the black and white ribbon on this tree, I will be going back to get some, if it's not too expensive.<br />
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Snow men all over this tree and on the floor.<br />
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I thought that I was going to have a heart attack when I saw all the jewels on this stunning ribbon.<br />
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Lots of little Santa's all over this tree.<br />
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Off to a great lunch with my friend Phyllis at El Cholo which is next door to gift shop.<br />
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Here we are, boy was I hungry after all that shopping. It was a belated Birthday lunch from Phyllis<br />
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The following week I took a friend to Shinoda's and Rogers Gardens. I was so disappointed at their decorations that I took very few photo's. I need to take her up to Through The Garden Gate, maybe next week.<br />
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No pictures from Shinoda's and here is a couple from Rogers Gardens, very disappointing.<br />
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Almost all of trees were tinsel trees and very modern. I didn't like them at all. They had them in red, green, silver and gold very retro. I understand that it is the hot item now.<br />
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These pillows were needle point and they had lots and lots of pumpkins.<br />
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That's what I have been up to. And how was your week?<br />
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Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-10000765461779592392016-09-19T15:15:00.001-07:002016-09-19T15:15:25.647-07:00WHAT SHALL I POST ABOUT ?Sorry to have taken so long in between posts, but so much has been happening in my life, some good and some not so good. Lots of health issues. <br />
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During the month of June I injured myself hoeing the garden and pulled my hip out of wack. I was so scared that I needed a hip replacement, so off to the Doctor I went. I could hardly walk and had to use a walker. The Doctor was going to give me a steroid shot and when she pulled my shirt up, she exclaimed you have Shingles. What.... I had the shot, but, guess again one out of three will get it even with the shot, only not as bad. I didn't feel anything and only a very small spot. It was down hill from there. We had a really hot spell in the 100's and didn't that kick up my COPD. Along with the antibiotics I was given steroids. I really hate them and it threw my system out and I couldn't get enough to eat. I was down for almost three weeks with that. Then my right shoulder and arm started acting up, back to the Doctor and another steroid shot. I couldn't even use my computer. But on to some pictures..........<br />
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My Fourth of July tablescape<br />
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My Liberty Rooster - he only comes out for 4th of July.<br />
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Shaun and Kelly came down on July 2nd, as Shaun was going deep sea fishing out of Newport Harbor for an overnight trip, so Kelly got to stay with grandma, yea. We had a great time, lots of Uno games with Xeoie (across the street from me). Kelly and I got her new Kicks, went to the movies and then out to a spaghetti dinner and then Sunday night I got Tony Roma's ribs, Red Robin fries and onion rings and corn on the cob. For dessert we had strawberry short cake. A good time was had by all. <br />
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Sunday night Shaun arrived and picked up Kelly and they started home,<br />
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Kelly really had a great time going through my material. I let her pick out whatever she wanted. She took home a whole tub of material, Shaun just rolled his eyes when he saw it. LOL<br />
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Went up to my son's for my Birthday and really had a wonderful time. Silly me took my camera, but forgot to take pictures. However, I did get a couple of my granddaughter Kelly with Skittles.<br />
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I arrive on Sunday, and my son invited a couple friends for dinner. Wonderful meal - smoked chicken and ribs, wow were they good. Good conversation, dining al fresco. Monday, we took Kelly to Horse Camp (this was her third week). She is in love with horses and has a bank on her desk saving for a horse. We then drove to Santa Cruz, CA which is on the Pacific and is a beach community looking for a home for me. I am not moving but I humored him an played along. He took me back to his home as he had to work from home.<br />
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Tuesday, he had to go to work and a friend that I worked with lives up in San Jose and he came and took me to lunch. We had yummy Italian food and talked for hours.<br />
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Since this was my actual Birthday we went out to dinner at a very good local restaurant. Kelly and I had cheese ravioli with Shrimp in a lovely lemon sauce. Of course we had to have dessert, my favorite is bread pudding. oh my goodness it was amazing with sauce.<br />
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Kelly all dressed to go to Horse Camp - holding Skittles.<br />
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You almost see the horses being lead to where they are going to be ridden.<br />
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Wednesday, we dropped off Kelly at horse camp and Shaun took me to the airport and I flew home. I must say I really missed my home and my terrific dogs. They were so happy to see me.<br />
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Now we are into August and met some really good friends that I used to work with. Michael and Terry are from Ohio so we had dinner with them.<br />
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The woman in the red blouse was my assistant and the other lady was my supervisor.<br />
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Elsie still works at Amada, but her husband has retired.<br />
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Not a great picture, Outback was full and lighting very bad. This is Michael and Terry.<br />
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We really had a great time remembering all the hard work and fun times we had.<br />
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My friend Jessie took me to see Grease put on by a wonderful group of actors and actresses. They really did an amazing job. This was held at the Buena Park Senior Center, out under the stars. My Birthday gift from her. We had such fun evening.<br />
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This little trip is from Friday.<br />
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Here we are at Rogers Gardens in Newport Beach. Another Birthday trip (I like getting old LOL)<br />
Just a few pictures we took there acting silly some of the time. This picture is when you first go into the gardens.<br />
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Boy were those pumpkins expensive.</div>
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Look at those beautiful mums along with the amazing pumpkins. All different colors,and shapes.<br />
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We are now entering the scarrrrrrrrrry part of Rogers Gardens. This area was simply amazing. All the things they though of, unbelievable. I will let the picture speak for themselves.<br />
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A very scary Snow White.....<br />
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It was such a BIG clock that actually worked<br />
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Little Red Ridding Hood<br />
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Oh grandmother what BIG EYES you have............ the wolf growled<br />
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My friend Lupe taking a selfie....<br />
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Pretty fall tablescape<br />
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We went into the gift shop and some of it was closed due to decorating for Christmas. The Christopher Radko Room was open and I believe it is always open with Christmas ornaments. Here are a few pictures from around that area.<br />
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Beautiful Santa's<br />
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This is the actual Radko room. I believe the cheapest ornament starts at $25.00 on up into the hundreds.<br />
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These trees are stunning, all made from jewelry.<br />
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This tells all about the artist - beautiful workmanship.<br />
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By this time I was running out of steam, you know that I just turned 81 and it was time to have lunch.<br />
Rogers Gardens opened up a terrific restaurant but were sold out, so we couldn't eat there, but it sure was lovely.<br />
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We ended up going to the El Torito for their brunch, which was very good. I was sure tired when I got home, but what a beautiful day with a terrific friend. So many wonderful memories were made.<br />
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Just a few pictures of my drought garden.<br />
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My beautiful Waldo, who is getting old but loves to be in my pictures. This bush is the ones you see on the freeways here in So CA. You can't kill them, but so pretty with their flowers.<br />
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Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-18135536068950092192016-06-29T18:58:00.000-07:002016-06-29T18:58:04.585-07:00DROUGHT GARDENMy garden has sure taken a hit this spring and summer. With the drought and extremely high temperatures has really taken a toll on my garden.<br />
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I have been sick with numerous aliments, torn muscles in my hip, could hardly walk, then I over did in the garden and did something to my right shoulder. When the Dr was giving me my steroid shot, she said oh my gosh you have shingles. I nearly fell off the table with that comment. I had my shot for shingles and she said you can still get it, but it won't be bad. Well my shoulder hurt so bad I didn't even feel the shingles. Finally I was feeling pretty good and then BAM..... I have COPD and didn't I go into a really bad spell - asthma and bronchitis along with COPD. Well with the extreme heat, I had to stay in doors and my poor garden looks terrible. I felt worse for the garden then I did for my self. Well after 2/1/2 weeks, I think I am on the mend. But I am afraid that my gardening will be limited.<br />
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Here goes some of my photo's of my gardens......<br />
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This beautiful Sunflower came up in my Bird of Paradise plant. There must have been over 50 Sunflowers on this plant. This was a complimentary plant from the birds. I had 10 Sunflower plants come up and they were stunning.<br />
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Just a few of my Sunflowers - the birds had a wonderful time eating the seeds from them.<br />
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This is a new Red Foxglove - the color is so pretty<br />
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I was able to save this hanging plant.<br />
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Excuse the hose, but I love sitting here on the patio. I found these really cute pillows at Walmart for only $5.00 each and they are Sunbrella fabric.<br />
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My complimentary Hollyhocks<br />
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Some beautiful glads from Trader Joe's. They were so tall and lasted for over a week.<br />
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One of my garden helpers - where's Waldo?<br />
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I'm watching the front door, Mom......<br />
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My hydrangeas burned so badly and they looked terrible. I was so disappointed, as I wait all year for them to bloom.<br />
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My Chicago Peace rose.<br />
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Well that is my drought garden. I must say that I was so disappointed, but we can't help Mother Nature, as she is going to do what she wants. At least we don't have fires or flooding in my area.<br />
My heart goes out to all of the bloggers that experienced disasters.<br />
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Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. We, Waldo, Lili and I really appreciate you stopping by.<br />
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Mary<br />
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<br />Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com103tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-70705329014874591072016-05-06T10:21:00.000-07:002016-05-06T10:21:00.134-07:00PRAYERS FOR MY DEAR SWEET COUSINThis is a very hard post for me to write - my dear sweet cousin is dying and only has days to live. So I am looking to all of you wonderful blogging friends to say a prayer for Donna. If it is her time, then I pray for a peaceful passing and if God sees fit to grant her a recovery then it will be through prayers.<br />
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Donna is the daughter of my first cousin Nellie, who is like a sister to me. We have been close all of our lives. More so in the last 30 years. Nellie has vacationed here with me in Southern CA for 6 months at a time, so Donna is like a granddaughter. She is soft spoken, kind, sweet and would do anything in the world for you. She loves roses and adored her Border Collies - was a true gardener.<br />
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They live in Buchanan, VA on a farm raising chickens, Border Collies, cows and a horse. About 7 years ago she was involved in a car accident and hit her chest. Later on she noticed a lump and went to the doctor, as most of her fathers family has died of cancer. The doctor sent her to a specialist. It wasn't cancer, but they felt it could become cancer later, due to the family history. So they decided to take the lump out and give her 10 radiation treatments, just to be safe. Some where along the process the 10 became 30 and really damaged her lungs. From that point on, she couldn't breath, had to have oxygen, medicine and the list goes on and on. She has so much scar tissue in her lungs that there is no room for oxygen.<br />
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I guess what I am trying to say is PLEASE all of you get a second opinion on any surgery that you need.<br />
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I feel that I need to share this with all of you, so you do not take the word of one doctor, after all they are human too, and do make mistakes.<br />
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I am sorry this is a sad post, but I do wish all of you a Very Happy Mothers Day.<br />
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Lots of hugs to you all for your prayers for Donna and her family, thank you. It is in God hands now.<br />
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MaryMary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-2441260804128869852016-05-02T14:53:00.000-07:002016-05-03T17:47:55.208-07:00Mary Lou Heard's Garden Tour 2016On Saturday, April 30th my friend and I went on, yes, another garden tour. However, this one is probably the best one of all the garden tours I have ever been on.<br />
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Mary Lou Heard was a garden enthusiast, who loved gardening. This annual self-guided tour is hosted by real gardeners who generously consent to share their personal creations.<br />
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Those of us that knew Mary Lou sometimes forget that there are quite a few people who never had the pleasure of meeting her. This woman was absolutely dedicated to gardening. In 1985, Mary Lou opened Heard's Country Gardens. Many years passed , until finally in the summer of 2002, Mary Lou had to close Heard's gardens. I had met her on the many occasions that I traveled to her nursery. She always had time to talk to you and explain any problems that you were experiencing in your own gardens.<br />
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In 1993 Mary Lou dreamed up a garden tour by and for real people, a tour for the rest of us, so a yearly event was born that brought out thousands of guests who gave generously to Mary Lou's charity, the Sheepfold.<br />
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Mary Lou died in September of 2002 of colon cancer.<br />
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The Mary Lou Heard Foundation: THE SHEEPFOLD Supporting the people who provide hope and safe refuge for mothers and their children in crisis - one family at a time.<br />
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I only went to 6 gardens, there were 38 gardens over Saturday and Sunday. We went on Saturday. The gardens that I researched were amazing. Two of them were over the moon and I immediately fell in love with them.<br />
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So lets go on our tour.....<br />
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The first house was very lovely, beautiful Japanese Maples. I only got a couple of pictures and my battery went DEAD. The man of the house gave me directions to Target, so off we went. No they didn't carry the Sony battery. The young man was so nice he called Best Buy and YES, they had it, so off we went to get out battery. he put into the camera and we were all set for the rest of the tour.<br />
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This home was in Cerritos, so off to another garden.........<br />
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We went the Anderson's home in Huntington Beach. They purchased the home about 5 years ago and since then they have added fruit trees, vegetables, seating areas, etc.<br />
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Notice the cement sectional to the right of the picture - very unusual and nice.<br />
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The Red Hat ladies were there enjoying the tour.<br />
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Welcome to the Caverer's home. They are blessed with a secluded location bordered by two channels of Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy and only one neighbor. <br />
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Welcoming front door.<br />
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Fireplace in the side patio area. Lovely seating area.<br />
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Looking out to the wetlands past the fence. Beautiful Knockout roses along the fence.<br />
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Notice the chairs and table setting out in the Wetland. I am sure that it is a beautiful place to sit and watch the sunset.<br />
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Looking out to Pacific Ocean from channel.<br />
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This home and garden I really fell in love with. The Ferree's have 3/4 acre of land. It is tucked within, but not part of a condominium complex, this three quarter acre garden features trellises, gazebo, fountains, a pond, working full-size water wheel and irrefutable horticultural bliss. This property was transformed from a 1930-era working farm to a beautiful Colonial garden.<br />
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These roses grow across the entire front yard and are stunning.<br />
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Water wheel with pond.<br />
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Meet the girls, they were very friendly and wanted to be petted.<br />
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The girls chicken coup name - Fudd Cluckers - how cute....<br />
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The Green House<br />
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Walk way up to the front door - so many lovely plants.</div>
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Old window painted and put on garage wall - side walkway.</div>
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Sorry that the camera died. This was a very lovely garden also. I toured this last year and I try not to go to the same ones each year. It is a lot of work for the home owners to have everything perfect for the tour.</div>
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Sorry that this was a long post. Can you guess what garden was my number one pick?</div>
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I'm done with garden tours this year, unless I take a few of mine.</div>
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Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-43847273332650172472016-04-27T19:11:00.001-07:002016-04-28T14:47:58.686-07:00FULLERTON'S BEAUTIFUL 2016 GARDENS<br />
Sunday, April 24, 2016 was the Fullerton's Beautiful Garden Tour, which is held every Spring.<br />
This year do to the drought there were not as many gardens as in the past. Two of the gardens on the tour were Fullerton's Police Station Gardens. Which was planted with succulents, stone and native California plants. <br />
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The other garden was The Emmanuel Community Church Garden. The children were encouraged to grow & experience and knowledge of plants. It really turned out very nice.<br />
I have seen these as I drive by so we didn't go in and tour them.<br />
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Two of my friends and I went on the tour. The first garden was The Spencer Garden. There is a song that describes this garden - Afternoon Delight. It is a delight any time of the day that you step into this garden. This large property was developed in 1949. It had been part of the original Valencia orange groves enveloping the city. There were railroad tracks next to the property where trains took fruit to the packing house. The original trees are now gone along with the tracks, but through the years the grounds have housed 69 chickens for 4 H projects, goats, a horse and a pigeon house. Nancy Spencer enjoys designing and redesigning gardens which include a rose and perennial English with an arbor, fruit trees and a pond, Mediterranean shade and the newest, a succulent and cactus garden. <br />
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Each space has a relaxation and entertaining area including a front yard swimming pool with its own garden.<br />
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This was the most stunning home - I loved it. Nancy was featured in House Beautiful many years ago. This is the second time I have toured her gardens. The last was about 10 years ago and I was so happy that she was back on the tour this year.<br />
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Did you notice all her roosters and chickens around the yard. She loves them as we do.<br />
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Another home that I really liked was close to where I live in Fullerton. The Sarah Roberts Garden.<br />
How lucky for all of us that this was on the tour. I didn't even know this beautiful garden was there.<br />
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This 2015 Fullerton Beautiful Front Yard Award winner led us to a beautiful back yard this year. I could have kicked my garden to the curb after seeing this one. The back space was almost the same square footage as mine. Most of Sarah's plants were propagated from seeds, clipping, roadside discoveries, pass-alongs or gifts. Add this to a playful mix of birdfeeders, yard art, water features, meandering paths, garden lighting and beckoning seating areas and you have a welcome retreat for wildlife or just sit and watch the sun set.<br />
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My mind is twirling as to how I can change mine. But, I am afraid I am to old to under take this task, but I can dream. <br />
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The Collins Garden - with a fascination and love of the Orient and a passion for pink, Kathie began working on her garden in 1952. She carefully pruned and wired the black pines and junipers from small plants to large bonsai over decades to create a garden of peace and harmony. There is a Chinese writing as you enter the back yard and it reads "Welcome to the Funny Canyon Home".<br />
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The Sanders Garden, this Sorrento Hills home underwent a complete remodel of both the front and back yards two years ago It was designed by a local landscape architect, Alison Terry. The pool was redone using custom tiles made in Sausalito. The backyard space is maximized for entertainment and minimized for maintenance. The flower beds are watered underground and utilize an interesting array of drought resistant plants and trees.<br />
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This garden was very pretty, but way to sterile for me. There was one more garden but it was to full of succulents, rocks and gravel, which we were not interested in. We are all Cottage Garden gardeners.<br />
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Crystal had to get home to fix dinner for her family, so my friend Teryl and I went to a little Mexican restaurant that was not a fast food and had some great tacos. Yum Yum. It's hard to find original Mexican food, made from scratch.<br />
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It was a beautiful sunny day with a little breeze, a great day to be out and about on a garden tour.<br />
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This is my very large sunflower, notice the color - I didn't plant this - the birds gave me a present.<br />
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Mary, Waldo and Lili, my little helpers.<br />
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Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-60319486186796794252016-04-21T11:51:00.000-07:002016-04-22T16:19:35.871-07:00WHAT TO DO ON A HOT WINDY WEEKENDWhat is one to do when it's a HOT and WINDY weekend? My girl friend and I decided to go to Fashion Island in Newport Beach for lunch at P F Chang's.<br />
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Fashion Island is a up scale shopping center for the rich and famous. It is off of Pacific Coast Highway setting on a hill. The view is spectacular looking at the Pacific Ocean. The restaurant is on the second floor so you can see the ocean from each table.<br />
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We had a delicious lunch of Lettuce Chicken Wraps, Hot & Sour Soup, Honey Shrimp and PF Chang's Spicy Chicken with Brown Rice. For dessert we had Banana Egg Rolls with Vanilla Ice Cream.<br />
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We were so full that we had decided to go to Rogers Gardens about a mile down the road.<br />
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Being a gardener I am always interested in seeing what's new in the garden world. I was not disappointed. Here a few of the shots from there. But oh were they expensive. Their living wreaths were so pretty.<br />
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This tree is right after you go into the gardens. In the winter they have a little train running around the tree with houses and villages. Very pretty. Now of course it's beautiful flowers.<br />
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Can you see the living wreaths in the background? Oh, so very pretty Lots and lots of succulent's.<br />
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Here I am hanging on to the cart.<br />
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By this time my hip was killing me as I had pulled my muscle by my stomach that runs down your leg. And, I had left my cane in the car and was walking with the garden cart. I was scared to death that I had somehow injured my hip. The Doctor said no, it probably was the pick, that you were using in the garden while planting flowers.<br />
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Well, I got scolded by the Doctor and my son. So I am in the dog house LOL. Believe me I will not ever do that again. By the time I got home, plus I was the driver, I was ready for bed.<br />
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So I felt so bad this morning that I skipped mass and thought I would take it easy. Well, you know me, I never want to miss anything. My girl friend and I jumped in the car and took off for Anaheim to the Red Robin Restaurant just down the street from Disneyland.<br />
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Again, another delicious lunch as it was to darn hot to cook. Do you have a Red Robin Restaurant where you live? They are so much fun and have such great food. Their hamburgers are to die for. So guess what, I am back dieting again as I do not want to put any weight back on and not being able to walk - no exercising.<br />
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This iris is considered a black one, as it is very dark purple.<br />
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My giant sunflower, compliments of the birds.<br />
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My butterscotch Iris<br />
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Can you see who is waiting for their dinner. They look like they are starved..... LOL<br />
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Hope you liked my weekend tours of Orange County and trying to stay cool and not cook.<br />
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We hope you will leave your comments, as Waldo, Lili (my garden assistance's) and I loved reading them.<br />
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MaryMary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-40068577989703275242016-04-07T13:26:00.003-07:002016-04-09T07:26:15.721-07:00WON'T YOU COME INTO MY GARDEN MY ROSES WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU.Today I thought I would show you my front yard garden. The roses are so pretty this year and so many buds. Yesterday I fertilized all of my plants in the front and back yards.<br />
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We are only allowed to use the sprinklers on Saturday for 5 minutes each cycle. That has to be done before 8:00 a.m. or after 5 p.m. We can water our flowers more than once a week, but not lawns.<br />
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This is my side yard where I have my hydrangea's. There are 5 there and should be blooming soon.<br />
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We haven't been getting much rain in So CA but, lots of snow and rain in Northern CA. That is where we get our water from. The weather man is predicting rain in the later part of the week. Time will tell. They haven't been too good at their predictions so far.<br />
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I wanted to show you my roses and the iris that have not changed colors. Notice some of the shadows from the sun. It was a beautiful day today. So please enjoy my garden.<br />
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Now back to the roses and the rest of the garden.<br />
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My Eden rose<br />
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Kitty from next door taking a nap in my garden. It's nice and cool for him.<br />
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Waldo and Lili are watching everything that I do - such wonderful dogs. They are getting old, just like their mom.<br />
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Guess what it is raining....... yea, yea, yea - I don't have to water Saturday and I can go any play.<br />
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Mary, Waldo and Lili<br />
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Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com78tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-42905821070917961022016-04-01T20:00:00.001-07:002016-04-01T20:00:07.454-07:00WHERE DOES TIME GO?First, I hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter. I am hoping that everyone is experiencing some beautiful Spring weather.<br />
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As we get olden things take longer to accomplish than when we were young, so therefore "Where Does Time Go? I make lists and then check them off as I complete them. When I looked back through my camera I realized that I haven't posted since the first of February. So here goes some of my fun travels (not far) baby shower and my garden.....<br />
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This was a day venture to Huntington Beach and Long Beach with a dear friend.<br />
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We got hungry smelling the wonderful ocean air and wanted some Mexican Food. The El Torito in Long Beach.<br />
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Here I am holding up the wall as I was starving LOL<br />
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We were seated right away and did not want the buffet, just some munchies........<br />
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Street Taco's, we shared and this plate full of nacho's<br />
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After lunch we headed over to the Marina at Long Beach into Sunset Beach and back out to Pacific Coast Highway. It was a stunning day and so many people at the beaches. I could not get over how<br />
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All these beautiful condo's upstairs with a spectacular view of the ocean - oh to live there WOW<br />
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This Hyatt Regency is located on the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Blvd. It has a spa and all the other amenities you could possibility wish for.<br />
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It was getting close to dusk and here comes my humming birds wanting their dinner before bedtime. They come at day light wanting food as they have been sleeping for so many hours. It is something to see all those hummers flying around wanting their breakfast and dinner. Of course they fly in and out all day eating.<br />
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Not a very good picture as it was getting late. This was before day light savings time. I have about 20+ each morning and night. I had to go out and purchase another feeder as there were so many.<br />
I make about 12 cups of nectar per day. It is slowing down since a lot of flowers are in bloom.<br />
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This is a handmade quilt that I made for Janie - sorry it is not a very good picture. Of course I forgot to take a picture after I finished it. It has ballerina's dancing. I also crocheted a throw for Sophia in pink.<br />
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We had some great Mexican food, but it was sure HOT.. Janie got a lot of nice gifts for Sophia. Baby is due April 9th.<br />
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The dew on my nasturtiums and they are so pretty this year. I am sure the rain had a lot to do with it. They are everywhere. in yellow, orange and a variegated yellow and white. Many years ago I planted 6 here and there in the backyard and now they are all over and some have made it into the front yard thanks to the birds.<br />
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Here are some more of my nasturtiums with my Lavender Marguerite bush, rose bush which is full of buds.<br />
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All most all of my iris have turned back to purple. I had some different colored ones and this is the first time that this has happened. Anyone know why?<br />
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More nasturtiums and my Rosemary Bush I always have fresh rosemary for cooking.<br />
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My yellow orchid in bloom - first one this spring.<br />
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Chicago Peace Rose, it is in the front yard and is a climber cover my arch leading up to the front.<br />
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My Santa Barbara Daisy's in a pot by the front steps. They really spread very nicely and look great in a arrangement.<br />
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Excuse the hose didn't realize it was there. This is Waldo my Border Collie and he loves to photo bomb my pictures.</div>
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This is one of my most favorite roses. Don't know the name of it as I purchased it at the 99 cent store. It never disappoints me.</div>
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This is how I feel after a busy day of chores..</div>
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My flowers are so pretty this year and have bloomed early due to the hot weather we have been having. I understand that next week it will be in the 90's again. At least it cools off at night.</div>
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I hope you have enjoyed seeing my garden. It's not the way I want it but at my age it's hard to get out there and kneel and do what I want. I have new gardeners and they are doing a wonderful job. It will take time for them to know how I like things.</div>
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Chinese New Year party - let me tell you what a amazing evening I had at this terrific party. I had so much fun - the 7 course meal was out of this world - entertainment was unbelievable.<br />
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I was invited to this party by Tour America. This was one of my biggest accounts when I was Director of Sales at the hotel. I get invited every year by the owner, Gloria Lam. This lady is a very gracious woman and her employees truly love her.<br />
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The banquet room was beautifully set with tables of 10 guests with gold chair covers. There was a very large lazy susan in the center of the table to hold the food. We were given a saki shot for good luck in 2016, which is one of their customs. We toasted and then came in two very large dragons. We were each given a red envelope with money in it to feed the dragon, again for good luck. The dragons went around the tables gathering their red envelops in their mouths. They danced around and played like they were fighting.<br />
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Gloria opening the Saki with her employees.<br />
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Dragons dancing around the room looking for red envelops<br />
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A very large salad was placed on each table and we had to toss it high to bring more good luck. The salad had fresh salmon along with lettuce, etc. Yum yum Then the food started coming, one dish at a time. I cannot begin to tell you what marvelous food we had. Honey Walnut Shrimp, platters of Crab, Shrimp and Lobsters. A dish of Scallops with vegetables, Sweet and Sour Fish, Peking Duck with a small bread & plum sauce. Rice with Shrimp and Vegetables, a Beef dish that was so good. Shark Fin Soup and Mango pudding. This took over two hours to eat along with the entertainment they provided. Wine, hot tea and Saki flowed freely. They had this big barrel of Saki from Japan with gold flakes in it - again good luck.<br />
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Here I am with one of the employees from Tour America<br />
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Each person was then given their own Red Envelope with a new one Dollar Bill in it, again for good luck. Numerous door prizes where given away.<br />
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Then they had a Sumo Wrestling contest. You would put on a suit and it would inflate making you look just like a Sumo wrestler. I laughed so hard at all the contestants trying to stay on their feet.<br />
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Sumo Wrestlers having some fun.<br />
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Each year they pick a theme and this year they were all dressed up like Chinese Cartoon Characters. Pokieman, Kiki and the Delivery Man, etc. they were priceless and they encouraged the customers to dress up also. So we voted on the best - so much fun....... Some of costume's were really good and a lot of thought went into making them, of course a lot were rentals.<br />
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Doing a dance routine that they put together and they were GREAT</div>
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Gloria has as much fun as her employees were. Such gracious people.</div>
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I feel so honored to be invited every year, even though I am retired. Gloria said to me -" I expect to see you here every year."</div>
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Kiki and the Delivery Man That is Kik's husband and I didn't know him all dressed up, such a good sport</div>
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A wonderful evening was had by all.<br />
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I hope you have enjoyed this post on a Chinese New Year's Party. I really had a terrific time. So much good luck was passed around. I look forward to this wonderful party every year.<br />
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If you have the good fortune to be invited to A Chinese New Year's Party, please go, you will not be disappointed.<br />
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Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. Waldo, Lili and I like to read them all together.<br />
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Mary<br />
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<br />Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-74975566628492392532016-01-07T19:00:00.000-08:002016-01-07T19:00:02.494-08:00WHERE DID CHRISTMAS GO TO?<br />
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I have be so busy taking down the Christmas decorations. When you get older, it takes you more time. <br />
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The 20th of November some of the people I used to work with got together for our little Christmas Dinner. I decided to have some give away's and everyone had a treat at each place setting. We all had such a wonderful time. I guess because I was a Meeting Planner and Director of Sales, I get the honor to always put our dinners together. We have been doing this for over 10 years.<br />
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I was finished with my Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving. I spent Thanksgiving with my best friends daughter and we had such a grand time. Lots of wonderful friends and such yummy food. They bought a older home that was built in 1955 and it's in Riverside, in a very lovely older neighborhood. Have remodeled the entire house. Everything was so pretty and the table was lovely.<br />
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Now we are into December and I am still doing a little tweaking with my decorations. I thought that this would probably be my last year for the big Christmas in my home of 35 years, so I went all out.<br />
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December 13th I had 5 of the women that I used to work with over the years in the hotel industry for some wine and munchies. The house sparkled with the Christmas tree all a glow, candles, Christmas Carols and outdoor fireplace crackling. I baked for days - cookies and the Pioneer Woman's fudge recipe. Let me tell you I have been making fudge for 50 years and this is the very best recipe that I have ever used. Even my granddaughter said "grandma this is the best ever". I made a Spice Cake with Cream Cheese frosting - we all had a little to much wine and lots of goodies and remembered all the fun times we had in the hotel industry. LOL All had lots of coffee before they left for home.<br />
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The following week I took a friend to USC Medical Center Hospital for testing to see if he was a good candidate for a lung replacement. We left at 4:00 a.m. and I didn't get home until 7 p.m. What an exhausting day that was. Needless to say I wasn't worth much the next day. But the hospital was decorated so pretty and everyone was so nice, I was very impressed.<br />
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The next Saturday the 20th my son, granddaughter and granddog came for Christmas, as her mother had Kelly for Christmas. Kelly and I had such a fun time decorating sugar cookies in the form of Ugly Christmas Sweaters. We had icing all over the place, laughing and making wonderful memories. They took me out to dinner at my favorite Italian Restaurant, more fun times. Then we celebrated Christmas on Sunday, opening up presents. Kelly has a horse that she is leasing and taking riding lessons and her name is Bell. I had my friend paint a picture of Bell and Kelly loved it. It was a big hit.<br />
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Shaun always cooks a Prime Rib Dinner on Christmas and let me tell you, it was terrific. They left on Monday at different times. Skittles (Kelly's dog) stayed until Christmas Eve and she had a grand time with Waldo and Lili. Skittles is a Westie Terrior and I really hated to see her leave.<br />
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Christmas Eve my best friend had a Christmas Brunch and everyone had to wear a UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER. Prizes were given for the ugliest, I won the prize. We really had a lot of fun and let me tell you they were really ugly LOL. We also had a game to name that Christmas Carol and there was a prize for who got the most. She served a very lovely brunch and we were able to eat out on the patio. This time I baked a Italian Cream Cake, I must say I out did myself.<br />
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Christmas Day I went with another friend to her family's home for Dinner. Out came UNO cards for some very unusual games LOL. <br />
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I really had a great Holiday, but I am still tired and are in the mist of taking down my Christmas decorations. I always hate to take them down as the house always looks nakeeeeeeeed. Boxes are ever where. I will have a friends son come over and take them to the garage and he can also organize the garage.<br />
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I really out did myself baking and making candy but, the most fun is making the ugly Christmas Sweater Sugar cookies. You can get the cookie cutters at Amazon. I found already made sugar cookies in the shape of sweaters and all the decorations at Walmart. 16 cookies in the package.<br />
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I don't know if you have been reading about our weather, still in drought and are restricted to watering. Now the temperatures are in the 30's. When I get up in the morning there is frost on the roofs. My poor little Hummers. I have to fill 2 big feeders everyday as they are drinking that up really fast. It must help keep them warm. Those of you back east had warmer weather than we did, go figure.<br />
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Some pictures of my Christmas Decorations.<br />
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So my dear blogging friends, I wish all of you a most blessed New Year. Sorry to be so tardy in posting a blog, but I do read all of yours.<br />
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Now we are having terrible rain storms, but we really need the rain.<br />
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Thank you all so much for your comments and I do try and answer all of them.<br />
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PS the dogs had a really good Christmas Holiday too.<br />
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Mary, Waldo and Lili<br />
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<br />Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com79tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-14965683190383344742015-09-30T16:38:00.000-07:002015-09-30T16:38:24.096-07:00CHRISTMAS SHOW AT SHINODA'S 2015<br />
CHRISTMAS SHOW AT SHINODA'S - 2015<br />
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Shinoda's had their Christmas show, but I waited until a couple of days later. The show is mobbed, so many people, no parking, pushing and shoving. You would think it was the day before Christmas.<br />
I must say that they had many, many lovely decorations.<br />
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I have picked the best of the trees and decorations to post as I didn't want you all to fall asleep.<br />
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So here goes ...... I've added a couple Halloween and Thanksgiving pictures also with a couple of tired doggies. I don't know why they were so tired, they didn't go shopping.<br />
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The Carolers greeted people as arrived at the door, don't they look real?<br />
Lets begin our looking and shopping experience.<br />
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Santa in his sled checking names of good little children.<br />
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Winter Wonderland - I am just going to show pictures and if you have any questions, just let me know and I will answer them as best I can.<br />
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Stunning Ribbon ....<br />
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Very, Very expensive, but oh so beautiful. You know I love ribbons and am a little hoarder.<br />
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These poinsettia's were very large and stunning - I wanted some so badly.<br />
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Stunning wreath with apples, pears, pine cone's magnolia leaves and roses.<br />
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Lots of gingerbread men, cookies, houses and treats.... Yum yum<br />
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Thought of my friend Kris with all these beautiful white decorations.<br />
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Is that Cactus Pete?<br />
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Can you believe this - Chalk ribbon....<br />
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Lots of chalk boards in various sizes and designs plus the ribbon.<br />
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was a very bad girl - I bought a few of these for my tree - they are stunning.<br />
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Love all the Candy Canes - I put one of these trees in my kitchen with all the yummies on it.<br />
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Gotta love Santa with all that candy.<br />
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I immediately thought of Kris's husband Terry when I saw this.<br />
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Now for a few Halloween ideas<br />
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Fall started last Wednesday, but, forgot to tell Southern California. The drought and triple temperatures are terrible. So, how can we think about Fall only to wish that Mother Nature would come to our rescue.<br />
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So some of you are beginning to experience Fall. Falling leaves, a warm cozy fire in the fireplace, hot coffee, tea or chocolate. <span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-family: 'Crafty Girls'; font-size: 26.4px; line-height: 36.96px;">Cuddling up with a warm cashmere throw, adding comforters to make a nice warm bed. I found a store that has </span><a href="http://www.parachutehome.com/collections/bedding" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #196ad4; font-family: 'Crafty Girls'; font-size: 26.4px; line-height: 36.96px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">wonderful bedding</a><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-family: 'Crafty Girls'; font-size: 26.4px; line-height: 36.96px;"> called the Parachute Company, in Venice, CA"</span> Check out their lovely linens. I am not being compensated in anyway - just wanted to share.<br />
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I love watching all the beautiful leaves falling from the trees, squirrels gathering their nuts and seeds for winter.<br />
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I have decorated the house, patio and front porch with my pumpkins, mums and fall decorations. But, no additional blanket or throws on the bed. However, they are ready as soon as our temps start going down. I love to snuggle down under the comforter and sleep so much better.<br />
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I looked up the weather from October to the end of November - NO RAIN or COOLER temps. I have a feeling that we will skip Fall and go right into Winter.<br />
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I wanted to share a few of the Fall decorations that I have placed around the house - hope you like them.............<br />
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Love the Candy Corn and Jelly Beans with the gourds and mini pumpkins.<br />
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Added Fall on top of my hutch.<br />
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Some more Fall on top of the Secretary with lights for night.<br />
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A little flower arrangement from Michael's many years ago sitting on the desk.<br />
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Wreath, leaf shaped dish and pumpkin platter on my table behind the couch.<br />
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So there you have it, just a little Fall in Southern California.<br />
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Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope that you leave a comment. I just love reading all of them and I do try to answer all of them. Happy Fall.<br />
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<br />Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171510514050293634.post-6833882846706740402015-08-06T17:29:00.000-07:002015-08-07T08:06:05.925-07:00IT'S MY PARTY AND I'LL CRY IF I WANT TO<br />
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What a whirl wind couple of weeks. I turned 80 on July 26th and the luncheons and parties began on the July 21st. My girl friend took me to lunch at the Olive Garden Restaurant. We had such a good time talking and eating and talking. Lupe had to go back to work and I, being retired went to the Mall which is in the same area as Olive Garden to pick up a few items for my trip. My son sent me tickets to San Jose, CA for 5 days.<br />
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Then on Wednesday, my friend Jesse stopped by with a present for me, but couldn't stay. A great gift, but to big So back to the store when I get back.<br />
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Wednesday, it was off to the store to get food items for my house sitter. Her Birthday was on the 28th. So we went to a Mexican Restaurant for their buffet, which by the way was wonderful. That was my present to her for her Bday.<br />
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The big day arrived to leave for up North. My son picked me up at the airport and then it was non stop until I got back on the plane to come home.<br />
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Friday night, Shaun had plans to go to a concert, so he got take out for Kelly and I. We had Chinese Food, as poor Kelly had just had her braces put on and she was not eating much.<br />
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Saturday, he made a nice Breakfast, we showered and got ready for a day of shopping. First was Michael's, then to Chili's Restaurant for lunch. After lunch we walked over to World Market to get candles, etc. Finally got home. He had invited a few friends over for dinner. He would not let me help him do one thing. I was waited on hand and foot. The dinner was wonderful. We had got into the habit of playing Uno after dinner. So the games were on - we had such a good time, sitting out on the patio playing and laughing.<br />
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Sunday, the BIG DAY had arrived. We went and looked at a Senior Retirement Home in Santa Clara. He really wants me to move up there, but I am not ready to make that move. Looked like a very nice place, but they allowed smoking and I could hardly wait to get out of there. The first words out of Kelly's and Shaun's mouth was, your not living there! I had to agree with them.<br />
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Shaun made my favorite dinner - Fred's Steak, with creamed corn, grilled vegetables, salad and a Birthday Cake. My former boss lives up in that area and he came for dinner and we had such a good time. Of course after dinner the games were on - Uno and Apples to Apples.<br />
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My son being silly and talking to my friend.<br />
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Monday, Shaun had to work from home and Kelly went with her baby sitter for half a day, so I could relax and finish my book. So Skittles, my grand-dog and I enjoyed each others company.<br />
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Monday night it was a big Spaghetti and Meatball dinner with salad. I ate enough food to last me a month. Again, Uno games.<br />
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On Tuesday Kelly and Shaun getting her ready to go to Santa Cruz Beach for the day. Cutting up watermelon as it is easy for her to eat with her new braces.<br />
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Kelly is growing up way to fast and is turning into a really sweet young lady. She makes a lot of her own clothes - will be 13 in October.<br />
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Tuesday Shaun had to go to Santana Row to pick up something he needed. So he decided that we would have lunch at the West Bank French Restaurant. This is the side where you can eat out, however it was to hot to eat out doors.<br />
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The flowers were so pretty in the big planters - all up and down the street. Seems like they haven't any problem with watering theirs.<br />
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This was looking at the front of the West Bank.<br />
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Santana Row is like Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. All the top name stores are there. I wished that I had time to do a little shopping and I am sure it would a little at the prices they were charging.<br />
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I could hardly wait to get home and see my dogs and sleep in my own bed. Those hide-a-beds are murder on the back. Needless to say, I came home sick with some kind of intestinal infection and did not feel good the entire time I was up there, but didn't want them to know, or he would have had me at the Emergency Room LOL<br />
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Friday, the group that I have dinner with every couple of months wanted to celebrate my Birthday on the 24th, but I had to change the date as I was going up north. So we celebrated my July 31st. We had a Pizza Party and everyone brought something. It was such a fun evening seeing all the people I used to work with. We have stayed in touch for the last 10 years.<br />
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Kelly my Marketing Manager when I worked for Amada America.<br />
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On Tuesday of this week, my very best friend Phyllis from Around the House, took me shopping for my present and then we went to the Lazy Dog Restaurant. You can bring your dogs, but you are eating on the patio. There were three groups of customers with their dogs. The temperature was 90 degrees outside, but was very pleasant on the patio a nice breeze blowing. This is close to the Brea Mall. We each had a order of Wings and shared a Salad and lots of Ice Tea.<br />
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After lunch it was off to Ross's. My son gave me a gift card and it was burning a hole in my pocket LOL. Found three great pair of pants for fall and a Betsy Johnson purse. Then on to GW and I picked up two basket's. I sure was tired when I got home, but a terrific day with my special friend. We have been friends for about 45 years, she is like a sister that I never had.<br />
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Wanted all of my blogging friends to share my events for the 80th Birthday celebrations. Still have one more luncheon to go to next week. I don't feel 80 and I'll keep on dancing ..........LOL Silly me, I was enjoying my self so much that I forgot to take pictures.... on well, it's in my memories.<br />
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