tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post6875663519592203260..comments2024-03-25T17:55:06.688-06:00Comments on Thankful Me: Ten Things of Thankful: First Official Full Week of SummerKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-49818020183265498962014-07-02T22:22:33.711-06:002014-07-02T22:22:33.711-06:00Love your party trick!! Lovely how kids can let yo...Love your party trick!! Lovely how kids can let you do something again and again! <br />Love your Drexel-doggie. I'm so hoping to maybe get a dog like him too, once we will get our new home. We want to go solar then too, because it always makes sence to let nature do his work! Maybe even a small windmill for extra power?? (sorry for replying so late, but just reading up for two weeks... no need to reply yourself!) Biancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13124458364369038191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-91142378309577284522014-07-01T18:13:47.828-06:002014-07-01T18:13:47.828-06:00That sunset picture is so beautiful! If it was mor...That sunset picture is so beautiful! If it was more beautiful than that in person...wow! :) I've been seeing so many people getting the solar system. It seems like a really great idea! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-37927628061944191672014-06-30T18:08:30.812-06:002014-06-30T18:08:30.812-06:00Oh that sunset! Summer solstice is worth a million...Oh that sunset! Summer solstice is worth a million thankfuls for me!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159804178027555437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-49085314424357054412014-06-30T15:37:02.865-06:002014-06-30T15:37:02.865-06:00What a talent you have! Don't suppose you wor...What a talent you have! Don't suppose you worked it into your talk at church... :)<br />How exciting that you are going solar powered! I imagine it is a great investment for those of you in the desert. <br />A CD of bagpipe music? That certainly isn't something one sees every day, let alone brings home from a freecycle event. <br />That Drexel is such a wonderful dog. What a great introduction to animals for your granddaughters.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-33667578332346047752014-06-29T18:03:17.113-06:002014-06-29T18:03:17.113-06:00You play the bagpipes? (I'm not buying the US...You play the bagpipes? (I'm not buying the USED to line--it's got to be like riding a bike, right?) Now THERE'S a party trick! <br /><br />Yes, I do actually move, when I'm not just parked behind the computer screen. :-) I know what you mean, though--being able to see or hear people makes them more real. Friday nights are traditionally date nights for John and I, but maybe one of these weeks I can drop in on the vid chat for a few minutes before we go out. I do appreciate the invite!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-41286218730452635842014-06-29T17:20:49.877-06:002014-06-29T17:20:49.877-06:00bagpipes! I can play a few songs on bagpipes... ok...bagpipes! I can play a few songs on bagpipes... okay wait... I should clarify.... I USED to be able to play... I was in a marching band.... we all have odd talents I suppose.... but hey the party trick! Now theres something! You have the nicest voice and its so nice to see you actually move! Some night you will maybe come to vid chat and we can meet you in real time! Drexel :) ...nuff said! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864898827831713032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-56892935756188558862014-06-29T16:31:18.289-06:002014-06-29T16:31:18.289-06:00I have always loved bagpipes! Growing up, the bag...I have always loved bagpipes! Growing up, the bagpipes were one of my favorite parts of hometown parades. I actually wanted to learn to play when I was about 11 or 12. <br /><br />I'm excited for the solar system to be installed. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-85236008021163086792014-06-29T16:25:09.749-06:002014-06-29T16:25:09.749-06:00O.o Bagpipe music?
Going solar sounds like a grea...O.o Bagpipe music?<br /><br />Going solar sounds like a great idea, especially where you live. I hope it works really well. And WOW! That SUNSET! Incredible :DLizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-22437264514014376252014-06-29T16:11:04.559-06:002014-06-29T16:11:04.559-06:00No cooling bills. Our furnace is gas, as is our st...No cooling bills. Our furnace is gas, as is our stove and water heater, so we still will have to pay for some utilities. However, not having to pay for electricity will make a huge impact. Our swamp coolers and a/c units are electric, and a/c in particular is costly to run. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-31972457437961451372014-06-29T11:51:58.147-06:002014-06-29T11:51:58.147-06:00What a great idea! Love this list! Good luck w/the...What a great idea! Love this list! Good luck w/the solar panels, they look really amazing, and NO heating bills? I can't even imagine! That's awesome.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170306739961711124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-12646427449295081002014-06-29T10:48:21.876-06:002014-06-29T10:48:21.876-06:00We did have guidelines, such as, "Bring only ...We did have guidelines, such as, "Bring only items in good condition," and, "No large furniture, unless you are willing to take it back if no one takes it." The organizers didn't want lots of items left for them to haul off to charity. However, it worked well, and I'd love to see it happen again.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-6848198390693477052014-06-29T10:44:56.512-06:002014-06-29T10:44:56.512-06:00Now, now, don't flatter me--I'll get a big...Now, now, don't flatter me--I'll get a big head. Of course, that would make the party trick easier. . . :-)<br /><br />I think that Mormons have an advantage when it comes to public speaking, because we speak in front of people from a young age. The children aged 3-11 gives talks, prayers, and read scriptures in their Primary (Sunday School) opening exercises, and the 12-and-up crowd gets asked to give talks in sacrament meeting (our main Sunday worship meeting.) <br /><br />I've considered pursuing getting Drexel certified as a therapy dog, to visit nursing homes, etc., but I'm not sure if I will or not. I'll be getting another Guide Dog puppy in the fall, also, so I know Drexel will be happy with another dog in the house, and I'll have plenty of opportunities to work on training with both Drexel and the new puppy. <br /><br />I'm definitely looking forward to seeing my meter spin backwards!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-39583325491525768602014-06-29T10:26:14.236-06:002014-06-29T10:26:14.236-06:00Another great post.
I love the idea of the no sa...Another great post. <br /><br />I love the idea of the no sale garage sale. I should mention that to one of my groups. Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296050573667055406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-49548211698634644952014-06-29T10:21:53.544-06:002014-06-29T10:21:53.544-06:00Since I was one of the ones who demanded, may I fi...Since I was one of the ones who demanded, may I first say WHAT A PARTY TRICK! Are you available for weddings and bar mitzvahs? Love the way your granddaughter fell over every time you tried it on her.<br />I don't like speaking in front of adults, so I greatly admire that you can speak in front of your congregation. <br />Oh, that Drexel! I like the term "career-changed." So much nicer than "unemployed." Maybe another opportunity will come along for him. Visiting nursing homes or something? He's got such a happy, goofy face!<br />Your solar power sounds great! You certainly live in a good place for it. No lack of sunshine on the desert.Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-29955125659543535802014-06-29T09:42:25.221-06:002014-06-29T09:42:25.221-06:00I guess my hidden talent isn't so hidden after...I guess my hidden talent isn't so hidden after all. ;-)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-35332182312496421392014-06-29T09:41:52.238-06:002014-06-29T09:41:52.238-06:00Thank you. I hope you have a great week, too.Thank you. I hope you have a great week, too.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-32430944850336340182014-06-29T09:41:26.371-06:002014-06-29T09:41:26.371-06:00Me, too. It takes time to establish a new routine...Me, too. It takes time to establish a new routine--especially in the laid-back days of summer. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-87833649445507098842014-06-29T09:40:10.725-06:002014-06-29T09:40:10.725-06:00Drexel's eyes are very expressive, and fortuna...Drexel's eyes are very expressive, and fortunately, he is a very patient dog. <br /><br />Living here in the desert, I have to add, ". . . but it's a dry heat!" It really does make a difference. 100 and very low humidity is much more bearable than 85 and high humidity.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-37717720650463876862014-06-29T09:33:00.346-06:002014-06-29T09:33:00.346-06:00I've heard that the permits are the longest pa...I've heard that the permits are the longest part, but that (at least in my area), they are being issued more quickly than they used to be. We'll see. It would be nice to get that meter spinning backwards! Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-72829725694624777002014-06-29T05:10:15.754-06:002014-06-29T05:10:15.754-06:00Great list I loved last weeks summer solstice eve...Great list I loved last weeks summer solstice even though it was the longest day of the year it sort got away with so much work having to get done...your sermon sounded beautiful very similar of what we are experiencing...your granddaughters are beautiful and so lucky after all they have such a talented Grandma (who knew) - have a wonderful weekend have a lovely Sunday!!! MarisaMarisa Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818816716586417433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-88035093464098009372014-06-29T02:04:54.888-06:002014-06-29T02:04:54.888-06:00Your granddaughter looks adorable.
Have a great we...Your granddaughter looks adorable.<br />Have a great week.Romihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10798019837658682377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-76002652962542604122014-06-28T19:51:32.324-06:002014-06-28T19:51:32.324-06:00What a great list, Kristi - just the sunset alone ...What a great list, Kristi - just the sunset alone is fabulous! I think it takes me until this first full official week of summer to really settle into it. It feels great. <br />Love the idea of the solar power - awesome!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-23796445493752405972014-06-28T19:44:34.138-06:002014-06-28T19:44:34.138-06:00love the expression of patience in Drexel's ey...love the expression of patience in Drexel's eyes in the photo*<br />90 degrees as cool weather, I like the sounds of that! We have non-winter weather now, but have not really had any Summer heat (which for New England would be anything in the nineties).<br /><br />* yeah, I know, 2 photos of lifeforms to focus on… which one do I go for, what a surprise…lolClark Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606902779389446947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-2071271839822526272014-06-28T18:22:58.374-06:002014-06-28T18:22:58.374-06:00I love your party trick! Again! Again! You did hav...I love your party trick! Again! Again! You did have a lot of great things to be thankful for this week. I am also very thankful for our cooler than usual temps. <br /><br />My children are in the middle of the solar panel process and they are so excited. The hardest part now is waiting for all of the city permits so that the company can get started. I hope it is a great choice for both of you -- and anyone else! We need to take better care of our planet. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765055414561998856noreply@blogger.com