Just a short post to wish everyone a Happy St. Patty's Day! Today is a day that we are all "Irish" in spirit. So Erin Go Bragh!
"Erin Go Bragh"
Erin Go Bragh
Bring my pipe and fill its bowl,
Tthat I may puff to sooth my soul.
For it is sure to clear my brain,
And bring old memories back again!
For each petal on the shamrock
This brings a wish your way
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.
Here’s to a long life and a merry one.
A quick death and an easy one.
A pretty girl and an honest one.
A cold beer—and another one!
Here’s to fine wine, women, and song.
And here’s to workdays that aren’t too long.
Here’s to shoes that always fit.
And here’s to you, you silly shit!
Here’s wishing you the top o’ life without a single tumble.
Here’s wishing you the smiles o’ life and not a single grumble.
Here’s wishing you the best o’ life and not a claw about it.
Here’s wishing you the joy in life and not a day without it.
Life is like a cup of tea, it's all in how you make it.
May God bless and keep in good health your enemies' enemies.
May God grant you always...
A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering angel,
so nothing can harm you.
May misfortune follow you the rest of your life, but never catch up.
May the Irish hills caress you.
May her lakes and rivers bless you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.
May the leprechauns be near you to spread luck along your way!
May the leprechauns dance over your bed and bring you sweet dreams.
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
May the saddest day of your future be no worse
Than the happiest day of your past.
May the sun shine all day long,
Everything go right and nothing go wrong.
May those you love bring love back to you
And may all the wishes you wish come true!
May those that love us, love us.
And those that don't love us,
May God turn their hearts.
And if He doesn't turn their hearts,
May He turn their ankles
So we will know them by their limping.
May you always walk in sunshine.
May you never want for more.
May Irish angels rest their wings right beside your door.
May you get all your wishes but one so you always have something to strive for!
May you have warm words on a cold evening,
A full moon on a dark night,
And the road downhill all the way to your door.
May you live as long as you want,
And never want as long as you live.
May you live long,
Die happy,
And rate a mansion in heaven.
May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you wherever you go.
May your day be filled with blessings
Like the sun that lights the sky,
And may you always have the courage
To spread your wings and fly.
May your glass be ever full.
May the roof over your head be always strong.
And may you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you’re dead.
May your home always be too small to hold all your friends.
May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light
May good luck pursue you each morning and night.
May your right hand always
Be stretched out in friendship
And never in want.
May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks.
May your heart be as light as a song.
May each day bring you bright happy hours,
That stay with you all year long.
May your troubles be less
And your blessings be more.
And nothing but happiness
Come through your door.
"Mora na maidine dhuit." - Top of the morning to you.
St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time - a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic.- Adrienne Cook
The light heart lives long.
The mills of God grind slowly but they grind finely.
There are many good reasons for drinking,
One has just entered my head.
If a man doesn’t drink when he’s living,
How in the hell can he drink when he’s dead?
Time is a great story teller.
Tis better by far at the rainbows end to find not a pot of gold but the heart of a friend.
Two shorten the road.
Wherever you go and whatever you do,
May the luck of the Irish be there with you.
Your My Pot of Gold!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Oh my aching back!
Well the long ride in the car has finally caught up with Sue! Yesterday Sue left work to attend a funeral, as she sat down she felt something in her back. She thought oh no, but kept saying to herself this will pass. She went back to work and after the end of work went to several grocery stores to get items for Saturday's celebration for Kristy's birthday.
Kristy and family are coming in for the day. Actually her birthday was the 5th but she has this weekend off and now has a car to get to Staunton in. So, she decided she would like to come to Staunton for the day. Well, Sue is very excited about seeing the grandchildren also (first time since Christmas). Back to the grocery store story. As she was putting the cart back at the last store she felt this terrible pain in her back. She managed to finally get back to the car and get in. She called Roger and told him she was on her way and might need help. He met her at the car and helped her in the house. She sat on the couch and Roger unloaded the car and put away the groceries. When Sue got up from the couch she let out a yelp! The pain was excruciating, but after that it subsided a bit. Roger decided what must have happened is the disc must have slipped out at the grocery store and when she got up off the couch it slipped back in. After Sue thought about it she realized he was most likely correct. So now, she is suffering from the after effects -- and the aches and discomfort.
Her neurosurgeon asked to see her when she has these episodes. This is the second one and each time she has had one, she has called. But alas as with most Dr. offices it is next to impossible to get past the office staff to even speak to the Dr. let alone see him. Not to mention he is in Richmond 90 miles away. So we wait yet again for a response. Most likely this "episode" will be over by the time we hear back. Guess we will wait and see.
Roger went to the Laity Banquet without Sue this evening and told her to lie flat and not to dare get up until he gets back from Lexington. Hopefully then together they will bake Kristy's cake. Lee is helping with her birthday meal so Sue can just relax and enjoy the children. We are glad they are old enough that they will understand that Ne-Ne can't be climbed on.
So, next year Sandy and Sue have decided no driving to FL. They will fly. It is too hard on Sue's back to sit in a car that long. This aging is no fun!!! Except for the joy of grandchildren..that is such a blessing.
Kristy and family are coming in for the day. Actually her birthday was the 5th but she has this weekend off and now has a car to get to Staunton in. So, she decided she would like to come to Staunton for the day. Well, Sue is very excited about seeing the grandchildren also (first time since Christmas). Back to the grocery store story. As she was putting the cart back at the last store she felt this terrible pain in her back. She managed to finally get back to the car and get in. She called Roger and told him she was on her way and might need help. He met her at the car and helped her in the house. She sat on the couch and Roger unloaded the car and put away the groceries. When Sue got up from the couch she let out a yelp! The pain was excruciating, but after that it subsided a bit. Roger decided what must have happened is the disc must have slipped out at the grocery store and when she got up off the couch it slipped back in. After Sue thought about it she realized he was most likely correct. So now, she is suffering from the after effects -- and the aches and discomfort.
Her neurosurgeon asked to see her when she has these episodes. This is the second one and each time she has had one, she has called. But alas as with most Dr. offices it is next to impossible to get past the office staff to even speak to the Dr. let alone see him. Not to mention he is in Richmond 90 miles away. So we wait yet again for a response. Most likely this "episode" will be over by the time we hear back. Guess we will wait and see.
Roger went to the Laity Banquet without Sue this evening and told her to lie flat and not to dare get up until he gets back from Lexington. Hopefully then together they will bake Kristy's cake. Lee is helping with her birthday meal so Sue can just relax and enjoy the children. We are glad they are old enough that they will understand that Ne-Ne can't be climbed on.
So, next year Sandy and Sue have decided no driving to FL. They will fly. It is too hard on Sue's back to sit in a car that long. This aging is no fun!!! Except for the joy of grandchildren..that is such a blessing.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
How Hi Tech Can We Get?
I received an email today that struck me so funny. I know that our blog site is not normally a place to post emails but I can't resist this one. Hope you all enjoy this email. We could not stop laughing at the humor of this. Hope you don't think we are sick....LOL Here goes:
THREE WOMEN, TWO YOUNGER, AND ONE SENIOR CITIZEN, WERE SITTING NAKED IN A SAUNA. SUDDENLY THERE WAS A BEEPING SOUND. THE YOUNG WOMAN PRESSED HER FOREARM AND THE BEEP STOPPED. THE OTHERS LOOKED AT HER QUESTIONINGLY. 'THAT WAS MY PAGER,' SHE SAID. I HAVE A MICROCHIP UNDER THE SKIN OF MY ARM.
A FEW MINUTES LATER, A PHONE RANG. THE SECOND YOUNG WOMAN LIFTED HER PALM TO HER EAR. WHEN SHE FINISHED, SHE EXPLAINED,'THAT WAS MY MOBILE PHONE. I HAVE A MICROCHIP IN MY HAND.'
THE OLDER WOMAN FELT VERY LOW -TECH. NOT TO BE OUT DONE, SHE DECIDED SHE HAD TO DO SOMETHING JUST AS IMPRESSIVE. SHE STEPPED OUT OF THE SAUNA AND WENT TO THE BATHROOM. SHE RETURNED WITH A PIECE OF TOILET PAPER HANGING FROM HER REAR END.
THE OTHERS RAISED THEIR EYEBROWS AND STARED AT HER.
THE OLDER WOMAN FINALLY SAID.........WELL, WILL YOU LOOK AT THAT....I'M GETTING A FAX!!
THREE WOMEN, TWO YOUNGER, AND ONE SENIOR CITIZEN, WERE SITTING NAKED IN A SAUNA. SUDDENLY THERE WAS A BEEPING SOUND. THE YOUNG WOMAN PRESSED HER FOREARM AND THE BEEP STOPPED. THE OTHERS LOOKED AT HER QUESTIONINGLY. 'THAT WAS MY PAGER,' SHE SAID. I HAVE A MICROCHIP UNDER THE SKIN OF MY ARM.
A FEW MINUTES LATER, A PHONE RANG. THE SECOND YOUNG WOMAN LIFTED HER PALM TO HER EAR. WHEN SHE FINISHED, SHE EXPLAINED,'THAT WAS MY MOBILE PHONE. I HAVE A MICROCHIP IN MY HAND.'
THE OLDER WOMAN FELT VERY LOW -TECH. NOT TO BE OUT DONE, SHE DECIDED SHE HAD TO DO SOMETHING JUST AS IMPRESSIVE. SHE STEPPED OUT OF THE SAUNA AND WENT TO THE BATHROOM. SHE RETURNED WITH A PIECE OF TOILET PAPER HANGING FROM HER REAR END.
THE OTHERS RAISED THEIR EYEBROWS AND STARED AT HER.
THE OLDER WOMAN FINALLY SAID.........WELL, WILL YOU LOOK AT THAT....I'M GETTING A FAX!!
Mommy to Mom to Mother...
MOTHERS
Real Mothers don't eat quiche; they don't have time to make it.
Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox.
Real Mothers often have sticky floors, filthy ovens and happy kids.
Real Mothers know that dried play dough doesn't come out of carpets.
Real Mothers don't want to know what the vacuum just sucked up.
Real Mothers sometimes ask 'Why me?' and get their answer when a little voice says, 'Because I love you best.'
Real Mothers know that a child's growth is not measured by height or years or grade... It is marked by the progression of Mommy to Mom to Mother...
The Images of Mother
4 YEARS OF AGE - My Mommy can do anything!
8 YEARS OF AGE - My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot!
12 YEARS OF AGE - My Mother doesn't really know quite everything.
14 YEARS OF AGE - Naturally, Mother doesn't know that, either.
16 YEARS OF AGE - Mother? She's hopelessly old-fashioned.
18 YEARS OF AGE - That old woman? She's way out of date!
25 YEARS OF AGE - Well, she might know a little bit about it!
35 YEARS OF AGE - Before we decide, let's get Mom's opinion.
45 YEARS OF AGE - Wonder what Mom would have thought about it?
65 YEARS OF AGE - Wish I could talk it over with Mom.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!
Real Mothers don't eat quiche; they don't have time to make it.
Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox.
Real Mothers often have sticky floors, filthy ovens and happy kids.
Real Mothers know that dried play dough doesn't come out of carpets.
Real Mothers don't want to know what the vacuum just sucked up.
Real Mothers sometimes ask 'Why me?' and get their answer when a little voice says, 'Because I love you best.'
Real Mothers know that a child's growth is not measured by height or years or grade... It is marked by the progression of Mommy to Mom to Mother...
The Images of Mother
4 YEARS OF AGE - My Mommy can do anything!
8 YEARS OF AGE - My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot!
12 YEARS OF AGE - My Mother doesn't really know quite everything.
14 YEARS OF AGE - Naturally, Mother doesn't know that, either.
16 YEARS OF AGE - Mother? She's hopelessly old-fashioned.
18 YEARS OF AGE - That old woman? She's way out of date!
25 YEARS OF AGE - Well, she might know a little bit about it!
35 YEARS OF AGE - Before we decide, let's get Mom's opinion.
45 YEARS OF AGE - Wonder what Mom would have thought about it?
65 YEARS OF AGE - Wish I could talk it over with Mom.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!
Pay it forward
I have two nieces who have posted this on their blog sites and I would love to do this! Since I don't have many followers I thought I would post it on mine and hope they will comment on mine that way I can do it with them. If I signed up on theirs then no one would sign up on mine and I would be out of luck. Soooo Denise and Kim how bout it? I would love to do it. If you want to lets! If you already have enough I will understand. And anyone else that wants please sign up too! Here goes!
Pay It Forward Exchange is based on the concept of the movie “Pay it Forward”. I will send a handmade gift to the first 3 people who leave a comment on this post requesting to join the PIF exchange. All the gifts will be made and posted out ’sometime within the next year’. How exciting to not know when your surprise package will arrive!
What you need to do in return is pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog. This Exchange is only open to those with active websites or blogs. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS PROMISE TO POST THIS SAME ‘PAY IT FORWARD’ MESSAGE ONTO YOUR BLOG, WHICH MUST BE ACTIVE IN ORDER TO PLAY. YOU WILL PAY IT FORWARD TO 3 PEOPLE WHO COMMENT ON YOUR BLOG.
Other comments are welcome, but only the first 3 will be my Pay It Forward recipients. Actually if you have any good ideas for me to make with these hands, feel free to chime in.
Pay It Forward Exchange is based on the concept of the movie “Pay it Forward”. I will send a handmade gift to the first 3 people who leave a comment on this post requesting to join the PIF exchange. All the gifts will be made and posted out ’sometime within the next year’. How exciting to not know when your surprise package will arrive!
What you need to do in return is pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog. This Exchange is only open to those with active websites or blogs. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS PROMISE TO POST THIS SAME ‘PAY IT FORWARD’ MESSAGE ONTO YOUR BLOG, WHICH MUST BE ACTIVE IN ORDER TO PLAY. YOU WILL PAY IT FORWARD TO 3 PEOPLE WHO COMMENT ON YOUR BLOG.
Other comments are welcome, but only the first 3 will be my Pay It Forward recipients. Actually if you have any good ideas for me to make with these hands, feel free to chime in.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Back to the reality of winter!
After several days of 80 degree weather Sue and Sandy headed back north. Saturday morning Sandy and Sue woke up and left Walterboro, SC where it was raining. The further north they got the harder it was raining. The stopped just south of Petersburg, VA to get gas and noticed all the cars there had snow on them...not a good sign. As soon as they got back on the road the snow started. They got on Rt. 288 the by pass around Richmond that would get them to I64 and the road conditions were awful. All the vehicles were going about 20MPH which was good as no one was driving recklessly. We all took it slow and easy but even so there were so many cars in the medium and on the sides of the roads. Most likely due to worn tires or driving too fast. It took Sue and Sandy 3 hours to get from Petersburg to Charlottesville. In all that time and until they got home they only saw one snow plow. They were so grateful for travel mercies and glad to be home!
Their trip to Florida was a nice break from the cold winter. They had a bonus of getting Monday off from work as everything was closed! So Monday was spent unpacking and doing laundry. It has taken them all day to acclimate themselves to the change in temperature. Today was very cold! Okay, they are ready for spring...bring it on!
They arrived in Florida on Monday evening. Their accommodations were very different from what they were use to. The bathroom was 4 by 6...OK, but now you have to take out of that space the shower, the sink and the toilet. So just imagine how small it was. Hey we are not complaining but it was tiny! The cottage was immaculate but very, very small. We saw on the website the layout of the area and it showed "walkway to the beach" which we were led to believe we were beach front. Well, actually the walkway led to the street and you walked to the end of the block and then crossed a 5 lane highway to get to the beach. That was a bit of a surprise! They were in a nicely secluded area however and did have a nice pool so that was a plus. They weren't in their cottage that much anyway. They spent one day with Sandy's uncle and aunt in St. Petersburg. That was a very nice day.
They were just two block from the Famous John's Pass shopping village which provided lots of shopping and places to browse. They also went to Passa-Grille Beach which was wonderful. They had a delicious lunch and browsed down there. One of the highlights was going up to Rainbows End Quilt Shop in Dunedin FL which is the largest quilt shop in Florida with over 20,000 bolts of cotton quilt fabric. Talk about kids in a candy shop. OH my goodness. So as you can see they were not out on the beach or by the pool that much. Sue did get a "bit" of color but not that much. Actually they were only in Florida from Monday night until Saturday early morning but it was long enough to make them realize how much they long for the warm weather to arrive in Virginia!
Oh, one new thing too. On the way down they stayed at a B&B in Walterboro. It was a lovely place and for breakfast Sue ate GRITS! And believe it or not she actually liked them. When Sue lived in North Carolina she tried so hard to try to eat them and never could manage to stomach them no matter how hard she tried and how many ways they were fixed. But, at the B&B they made them in a ramakin and baked them with cheese and some how maybe with cream and they were delicious! Sue can't wait to tell Lee who also said he was going to find someway to eat them and never managed to find away.
Well now that they are home, and back at work they are counting their blessings and awaiting the warmth of spring and summer. Luv and hugs to all!
Their trip to Florida was a nice break from the cold winter. They had a bonus of getting Monday off from work as everything was closed! So Monday was spent unpacking and doing laundry. It has taken them all day to acclimate themselves to the change in temperature. Today was very cold! Okay, they are ready for spring...bring it on!
They arrived in Florida on Monday evening. Their accommodations were very different from what they were use to. The bathroom was 4 by 6...OK, but now you have to take out of that space the shower, the sink and the toilet. So just imagine how small it was. Hey we are not complaining but it was tiny! The cottage was immaculate but very, very small. We saw on the website the layout of the area and it showed "walkway to the beach" which we were led to believe we were beach front. Well, actually the walkway led to the street and you walked to the end of the block and then crossed a 5 lane highway to get to the beach. That was a bit of a surprise! They were in a nicely secluded area however and did have a nice pool so that was a plus. They weren't in their cottage that much anyway. They spent one day with Sandy's uncle and aunt in St. Petersburg. That was a very nice day.
They were just two block from the Famous John's Pass shopping village which provided lots of shopping and places to browse. They also went to Passa-Grille Beach which was wonderful. They had a delicious lunch and browsed down there. One of the highlights was going up to Rainbows End Quilt Shop in Dunedin FL which is the largest quilt shop in Florida with over 20,000 bolts of cotton quilt fabric. Talk about kids in a candy shop. OH my goodness. So as you can see they were not out on the beach or by the pool that much. Sue did get a "bit" of color but not that much. Actually they were only in Florida from Monday night until Saturday early morning but it was long enough to make them realize how much they long for the warm weather to arrive in Virginia!
Oh, one new thing too. On the way down they stayed at a B&B in Walterboro. It was a lovely place and for breakfast Sue ate GRITS! And believe it or not she actually liked them. When Sue lived in North Carolina she tried so hard to try to eat them and never could manage to stomach them no matter how hard she tried and how many ways they were fixed. But, at the B&B they made them in a ramakin and baked them with cheese and some how maybe with cream and they were delicious! Sue can't wait to tell Lee who also said he was going to find someway to eat them and never managed to find away.
Well now that they are home, and back at work they are counting their blessings and awaiting the warmth of spring and summer. Luv and hugs to all!
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