Earl - Ha! I got all the way to the dog groomer and realized I forgot the dog! It seemed a shame to go all that way for nothing. So I had them give me a "Terrier Cut." And they threw in this cool bandana.
Opal - I hope they checked you for ticks too.
Earl and Opal could be my parents. :P
When I got home one day last week, after a grueling session with the "Bathroom Job" I found a brown envelope in my mailbox and a small box on my doorstep. I brushed aside the thoughts of needing a "career change" and opened both packages before I even got in the door.
The magazine on the left was amazing. It had three stories that captivated me - one about Hot Springs, North Carolina which I didn't know even existed, a truly impressive story about the Biltmore, "America's Largest Home", and another historical family's home called Reynolda. I stood there leaning on my front door as I turned the pages spell-bound. Thank you Lynn at Ramblin' Southern Woman!
Inside the small box was a coffee mug! But not just any old coffee mug. A coffee mug an orange traffic cone loving nutcase such as myself would love! A cone coffee mug! I am drinking this morning's coffee from that very mug while I type this - just seeing it on my desk makes me break out in a huge smile! Thank you Nikki at Furry Bottoms!
I am currently reading a cople of dog (yes DOG!) books from LadyStyx from 2 Cents from a Creative Mind. I don't know how anyone would know I am a dog nut. No-sir-ee! Thanks you Ladystyx!
I want to thank Jeannie of Jeannie's Happy World, Tori of Toriz World, Pamela of The Dust Will Wait, and Rita of SoulComfort's Corner.
Jeannie send me some of her wonderful handmade cards and an awesome collection of "things from Italy" over the past several months. Her cards are simply fabulous - and she uses these strange(ly named) colors too! Thanks Jeannie!
Tori sent me the glow-in-the-dark shipwreck model along with an impression of her dog Kero's foot in clay and a handmade, clay Spongebob! I must admit the clay spongebob really fits in with the shipwreck! Thanks Tori!
Pamela sent me a card made from a painting she produced from a photograph of her beautiful cat. Now as much as I like dogs - I also like pretty, spunky, or just plain odd cats! Pamela's cat is one of the very pretty ones! Thank you Pamela!
Rita sent me a couple cards - the Spongebob card made me smile. I just can't help myself when I see that little oddball's goofy face. She also sent a beautiful handmade card with a sunflower on it. Thank you Rita!
I took a close up of Clay Spongebob from Tori and the cards from Rita -
None of these pictures do them justice. Nor can my thank you, thank you, thank you's because many of you "send" me to a warm and happy place with your blog posts sharing with me a glimpse of your world and so many awesome pictures and stories. I'm thankful to know all of you and count you as my friend.
15 comments:
How nice. It does a heart good to think how people want to share a little smile with someone...just because.
Pickles is my FAVORITE. That one is hilarious!
Cute comic. I can just picture your folks saying this to each other. :)
You have a lot of great friends who care about you and your well-being. Everyone needs a little pick-me-up now and then. I'm glad your friends come thru for you.
I hope your day ended on a good note. *hugs*
all wonderful goodies, but that coffee mug is so cute!! and so appropriate for you too Iggy! I think it is neat how we all are friends here and may never meet in real life but yet we deeply care for each other, get concerned about someone if we don't hear from them in a bit, etc. Thanks for sharing your world with us and being my friend!!!!!
betty
You are so welcome about the mug!! I am so glad you like it. Now I have a question-- they had two mugs that looked identical. Except that... with one mug, the white stripes on the orange cones would change colors when something hot was in it. I didn't think I got that one because it was a bit pricy for a mug, but the mug I did get you looks just like it.... so I am wondering... did you luck out and get that mood-changing mug?
That's what you get for being such an awesome person!! Hugs!
You can tell people knew you had a bumpy winter with your shoulder and all. I can't believe anyone made a cone mug!! That cracked me up something fierce--LOL!
You deserve everything! You are a dear friend to many. Enjoy!! :):)
It is scary for me to realize that cartoon could be Jim & me... but I can totally imagine your parents. Through your blog I feel like I totally know them.
I am not at all surprised at all of the support and love you have been shown. We reap what we sow. For you, there could never be enough to repay the support you give to all of us.
Huge huge hugs.
I don't know any blogger who receives more things in the real mail from other bloggers than you Iggy. You have developed some great friendships. What a testament to your character.
You're very welcome, Iggy! You deserve it for all the wonderful things you do for all of us, and the wonderful person you are! :)
Glad I could be one of the people who made you smile!
*Hugs*
Awe, so sweet. What a great guy you are that so many people care about you. I hope the shoulder is coming along just as it should and still without pain.
BTW - I LOVE Biltmore!!!! I've been there several times. It's amazing!!!!!
you are loved
Oh wow I just love all your gifts Iggy and your welcome for the magazine I think that was my favorite just because of Biltmore and I also loved the Reynolda story also. HUGS!!
Presents presents presents... I have something sitting here for you, I guess I should get it in the mail or deliver to your doorstep one day!
You are well loved. I received a beautiful old world Santa from Marydon and Harold (blushingrosetoo) when we moved to our new house. ALong with a peep set of salt and pepper shakers from my best bud Sharon who I worked with for too many years! Like that s/p set we are joined at the hip1 Hee Hee.
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