Wednesday, August 6, 2014

A Low Key Hodgepodge

Welcome to another edition of the Wednesday Hodgepodge, your mid-week key to happiness. Add the link to your answers at the end of my post, then go say hi to the other key players. Ha! There is no end to the pun fun here today! Here we go-


1. What do you think is the key to success?

Articulating what you want, setting goals, and creating an action plan to make it happen. And then (this is the real key) following through on your plan.  That last part is where I usually drop the ball. 

2. Have you ever been to the Florida Keys? Any desire to see that part of the US of A?

We have been to the Keys and we love it there. In fact we have a trip booked there this month, which is what prompted my little HP theme. We've been to Key West and also Islamorada. This month we're staying on Duck Key which is about midway between Miami and Key West.  The Keys are a wonderful spot to visit if you want to relax. Very low key-ha!  

3. An old Portuguese proverb says, 'Beware the door with too many keys.' What do you think this means? Share an example of how this has proven true or false in your own life.

Hard question. I think maybe this is saying be your own person. Don't neccessarily 'choose the door' everyone can open. Another interpretation might be when there are many ways to achieve an end, take care to choose wisely. There may be lots of ways to address an issue, so think before you speak or act. I relate more to the first definition. We're all gifted with different talents and abilities so I need to embrace mine, which may mean not following the crowd. 

4. When and where did you last see a real live donkey? Monkey? Turkey?

We went to a Christmas party in December and the hosts had a small petting zoo there, complete with a donkey. 

I guess the last time I saw a monkey was on a trip to the zoo which has been a while.  I went to the zoo in SC with my daughter2 a couple of summers ago.  She was working as a nanny and we took the two littles in her care, but I don't remember seeing monkeys. Mostly I remember how hot it was, and how the three year old wanted to ride in the stroller and the one year old did not, except we needed that one year old in the stroller. 

Turkeys are in my back woods on a pretty regular basis. 

5. Besides your home, vehicle, and special jewelry, what's something you keep under lock and key?

We have a box in the bank where we keep some of our more important papers. We keep other items under lock and key, but the more I think about this question, the less I want to share. If I'm keeping something under lock and key should I blab that on the world wide web? I think not.

6. When did you last get keyed up about something?

I think of this as being an excited kind of nervous, and if that's the definition we're going with then I'm a little keyed up at the moment actually. My daughter is getting married. 

Have I mentioned that here already? 

7. Who thinks we need an easy one right about now? Key lime pie...yes please or no thank you?

Oh yes please! 

8.  Insert your own random thought here.

Daughter2 became the proud happy owner of a rescue Greyhound last week. She has put so much time and research into finding just the right dog, and her new little gal is a sweetie. I didn't know a lot about Greyhounds prior to her research, but they are an interesting breed. They don't sit. The way they're put together makes sitting all the way down on their haunches nearly impossible and really uncomfortable. They either stand or lie down. Or lean. Daughter 2's got a leaner. We love leaners in our house, and I can't wait to meet her!





26 comments:

  1. Definitely an easier hodgepodge this week. Have a good one!

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  2. How interesting! I had no idea that greyhounds can't sit.

    Answering #5 also made me pause before deciding what to share because of the same reasons you have.

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  3. Ya, I think that question about what's locked was a bit much....especially online. You went further than I did...I just joked a bit since it's a question that may be too revealing online.

    I did not KNOW that about Greyhounds not being able to sit.

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  4. We went to Hawk's Cay Resort on Duck Key several years ago. Very pretty there, but quite humid. I'm sure you'll have a ball! Funny our answers to #3 were so similar. I could have gone several directions with it, I think.

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  5. I remember having flocks of turkeys show up in our yard in Sparta. Along with the deer - and the occasional bear. You do live in the wilds of New Jersey!

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  6. Question #3 puzzles me, and I'd like to know what it means.

    I'd like to see your daughter's greyhound.

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  7. I've never been around a greyhound but have seen them out walking their owners when I lived in the city. They are beautiful dogs. Enjoy your trip!

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  8. Good answers! We disagree on the Florida Keys. It wasn't our 'cup of tea' and we don't plan to return. One exception would be a day trip, by boat, from Marco Island. It's 3 hours down and your spend a few hours in Key West and then return by boat in the evening. That would be enjoyable. There are lots of rescued Greyhounds here in Florida, because of the dog racing. They are gentle and loving, and so happy to have a home and an owner who treats them with love and respect. I hate dog racing. Thank #2 for adopting!! Pictures, please!!

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  9. I thought the same thing you did about posting what we keep under lock and key :)
    I've read about Greyhound rescues, and I think it's great that's your daughter chose one to be her 'fur baby' :)
    Down south, the zoo can be a miserable place in the summertime!

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  10. Have a wonderful time getting 'keyed up' this month. :) I hope your D2 gets along well with her new dog. I know some folks who had 2 retired racing Greyhounds, and they were great dogs. Maybe she will introduce her to us on her blog? Have a great day! (I know you will.) :)

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  11. I really should get a lock box for papers at the bank myself - that's smart.

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  12. I asked Honey what he thought was the key to success, he said learning from your failures!
    Love Key Lime pie!!!
    Congratulations on your new granddog! What, no picture??!!

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  13. How fun to have a new dog in the family! I look forward to when my girls get their own pets :-)

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  14. Who knew that greyhounds couldn't sit? My mom always wanted to rescue a greyhound.

    I had the same misgivings about #5, so I shared what we keep at the bank. ;-)

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  15. Good point about the "under lock and key" question. I have the same reaction when a meme asks for your deepest, darkest secrets...uh, they are secrets for a reason, right?

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  16. Have a great time at the Keys. Definitely a wedding would key you up. Congratulations on the grand puppy!

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  17. Congratulations to your daughter on her new fur baby! My heart warms when I hear of people who have adopted animals. I'm so impressed that your daughter went through the trouble to go through the research process. Wise young lady you've brought up!

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  18. Ok..I guess Google is having issues today..3rd time is a charm. Great q's & a's, I didn't have a problem with #5, I didn't say whereeeee we kept it. I think it can be said most ppl do keep papers, jewerly etc in a safe place. Blessings

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  19. Glad to participate this week.
    As I started typing my answer to number 5 I had the same thought and changed my answer!!

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  20. You brought up a good point on #5... I may go back and change my answer. That's very interesting about Greyhounds. I didn't know that.

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  21. Its always fun getting a new pet isnt it?! I am hoping to get a new cat sometime soon! Sometimes i think about it and miss my old cat and think its not worth the pain. But i know that's a part of life ;) Anyway I know that feeling when someone gets married. I remember when my sister got married i got different emotions. I don't do well with change so it was harder for me to deal with.
    Have a great week! :)

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  22. I have a friend who moved to the Florida Keys a couple years ago and keeps trying to get us to visit... I think I could use some low key, but maybe I'll wait until colder weather here!

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  23. Your facts about Grey Hounds was very interesting! I had no idea they don't sit! Leaning -- that's so sweet!

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  24. I don't anything about greyhounds except that they are gorgeous dogs. I know she will be loved and cared for greatly! To be perfectly honest, the only thing I hate about going back to school next week is leaving Tucker. He's already pouting and so am I. :) Have a great trip to the keys!

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  25. 1. What do you think is the key to success?

    Good planning and will to finish every task to get there.

    2. Have you ever been to the Florida Keys? Any desire to see that part of the US of A?

    Just to Islamorada where my Dad had a place after he sold his winter home on the other side in Englewood after Mom died. I loved it, but never went any farther than that ALL the way to the keys. It's a fun place and very breezy and comfortable.





    3. An old Portuguese proverb says, 'Beware the door with too many keys.' What do you think this means? Share an example of how this has proven true or false in your own life.

    I think it means try not to over think and over analyze things too much, making life's choices much more difficult than they need to be. I think a perfect example in my own life is when I am picking out colors for repainting, I go about crazy thinking, deciding and looking at all the choices. I know that's not "deep" but all I can think of b/c it happened very recently.

    4. When and where did you last see a real live donkey? Monkey? Turkey?

    I have absolutely no idea, years and years ago.

    5. Besides your home, vehicle, and special jewelry, what's something you keep under lock and key? We have bank boxes, and we keep a few bottles of alcohol/spirits in a locked cabinet. And my hubs has locked boxes in his old van with a few tools in it, nothing valuable though.

    6. When did you last get keyed up about something?
    My daughter is in the middle of planning her wedding too, so I am pretty excited about that. If "keyed up" means angry, can't remember.

    Have I mentioned that here already?

    7. Who thinks we need an easy one right about now? Key lime pie...yes please or no thank you?

    Oh yes please!

    8. Insert your own random thought here.

    "A stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet." ~Michele M original

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  26. This is my first time participating in Hodge Podge Wednesday. How fun! I found you through A Haven for Vee.
    I'm looking forward to upcoming weeks!

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