tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post4889531062748147860..comments2024-03-17T16:08:19.218-04:00Comments on From This Side of the Pond: Dashing thru the Wednesday Hodgepodge-Volume 57Joycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-1539904047608813712011-12-14T23:39:04.888-05:002011-12-14T23:39:04.888-05:00Love your answers and thank you for hosting
Hugs ...Love your answers and thank you for hosting<br /><br />Hugs n blessings<br />RainbowRainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15992902238587527569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-35482540868669347862011-12-14T22:36:28.251-05:002011-12-14T22:36:28.251-05:00I love your Grandfather clock! We have one too, cu...I love your Grandfather clock! We have one too, currently owned by my dad. Previously it was owned by my grandpa, great grandfather (the first owner i believe since he got it in the late 1800's as a gift. Ill take a picture of ours if you'd like sometime.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05754225533343937236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-23008228472163468362011-12-14T21:56:52.827-05:002011-12-14T21:56:52.827-05:00My dad is a Marine too, so I can totally relate to...My dad is a Marine too, so I can totally relate to your answer there ;) <br />I love the clue you dropped for future son-in-laws- smart thinking :)Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09807434285554893291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-75818596047160580232011-12-14T20:02:37.295-05:002011-12-14T20:02:37.295-05:00I cannot fathom jumping into a hole in the ice in ...I cannot fathom jumping into a hole in the ice in my BIRTHDAY SUIT! I completely understand your desire to stay home and pray for him - I know I would completely turn inside out as soon as my feet hit that icy water!!!<br /><br />Thanks again for the great questions!Donna @ The House on the Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11996281285406090119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-8660684007899319142011-12-14T18:27:56.019-05:002011-12-14T18:27:56.019-05:00#4, the memory is so colorful and vivid and SWEET....#4, the memory is so colorful and vivid and SWEET. A Great keepsake of a memory. Yes, I can remember when going to the circus was a BIG deal. And certainly, coming home from Viet Nam was REALLY big!!Sweet Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-47836560068455786062011-12-14T16:35:47.755-05:002011-12-14T16:35:47.755-05:00My mom decorates her whole house and has numerous ...My mom decorates her whole house and has numerous Christmas trees. Little Dude scolds her and tells her she has too many and needs to PICK ONE.Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14024317121884880597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-68284476890438331112011-12-14T13:19:54.970-05:002011-12-14T13:19:54.970-05:00I have been reading all the punch recipes, yours i...I have been reading all the punch recipes, yours is the only one with cranberry juice. I sounds very holidayey. I like your traditions with the stockings, carrying on a tradition, but making it your own.Martihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722030738977332998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-51208798410833309852011-12-14T13:04:24.485-05:002011-12-14T13:04:24.485-05:00Oh, what a pretty picture!!! Your childhood memor...Oh, what a pretty picture!!! Your childhood memory is sure tops!!Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12273950960263126267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-67583202708119804802011-12-14T12:19:18.972-05:002011-12-14T12:19:18.972-05:00Your stocking tradition is fabulous. The punch rec...Your stocking tradition is fabulous. The punch recipe sounds delicious. Might have to give it a try. I just made some cranberry liqueur that should go nicely in it. :) Great "decked hall." Thanks for playing in the photo challenge. Blessings, SusanDSusanDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04798829221497205476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-59389162650903905642011-12-14T12:07:37.972-05:002011-12-14T12:07:37.972-05:00Can you convince your girls to marry orphans? Pref...Can you convince your girls to marry orphans? Preferably only children orphans?Mindee@ourfrontdoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14497067230788150516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-91513076027328112072011-12-14T12:03:00.699-05:002011-12-14T12:03:00.699-05:00Your hallway is beautifully decked! Thanks for sha...Your hallway is beautifully decked! Thanks for sharing. And the picture of my 'angels' from yesterday... from the looks of the flushed faces, I would say they may or may not have been moving rapidly around the sanctuary. (Not running, of course.) Have a great day! Have faith!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05416599502316058614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-32266072829866271812011-12-14T11:19:22.776-05:002011-12-14T11:19:22.776-05:00I love your decked hall!
Wish I could participate...I love your decked hall! <br />Wish I could participate in today´s hp. Good questions, but no time. :(<br />Maybe next week. I hope you have a blessed time with your daughter and family. <br />My prayers go out to your niece especially!Betty Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357132033070346815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-14629456015101154142011-12-14T10:25:32.360-05:002011-12-14T10:25:32.360-05:00Hmm ice in a birthday suit that is just crazy but ...Hmm ice in a birthday suit that is just crazy but sounds kind of fun.. We did the same thing with our stocking but had an apple or some fruit at the bottom.. Love your picture..Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513249357085004389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-20492710748290063272011-12-14T10:11:17.769-05:002011-12-14T10:11:17.769-05:00I knew there was a reason I picked Norway. You hus...I knew there was a reason I picked Norway. You husband has had some amazing experiences. I know that would give me a heart attack! Joyce, that is the best childhood memory story. Great job on your photo challenge.Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-28964619867661900942011-12-14T10:04:03.030-05:002011-12-14T10:04:03.030-05:00Thanks for hosting, Joyce....I liked your answer t...Thanks for hosting, Joyce....I liked your answer to the faith question...it is believing in something we cannot see and touch.....I agree, there have been many times in my life when I know without my faith, I would not have been able to handle the heartache.<br />I loved reading about your traditions. I love that you all still participate in the stockings at your Mom's house....<br />Mama BearLove Bears All Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04091529156071883508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-51967440206562138042011-12-14T10:02:56.277-05:002011-12-14T10:02:56.277-05:00Your "decked hall" looks like something ...Your "decked hall" looks like something out of a magazine--it's gorgeous!<br /><br />I love the circus story--and your stocking tradition! Here's hoping that your tradition will continue for many years, with the addition of several more stockings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-4042855993617916122011-12-14T09:20:38.141-05:002011-12-14T09:20:38.141-05:00Oh Joyce, I love your decked stairs. I've been...Oh Joyce, I love your decked stairs. I've been dreaming to have such a spot in my home to do precisely what you've done. Maybe, if the good Lord blesses us we can have stairs to deck for Christmas. I'm a kid at heart full of daydreams. There isn't anything wrong with that, is there? =D BTW, I love your childhood memories. How precious! Your dad was a special man, I can tell.Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-44039338082179891222011-12-14T09:11:52.860-05:002011-12-14T09:11:52.860-05:00Too funny- that's my Christmas punch! Except I...Too funny- that's my Christmas punch! Except I use Champagne or ginger ale and I don't use an entire bottle of pineapple juice. I used to be we prefer it a little on the tart side. Your decked hall is gorgeous! <br /><br />When are the girls coming home? I just have a few more days! Mine will all be here this weekend!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-21608030359429930342011-12-14T08:52:20.288-05:002011-12-14T08:52:20.288-05:00Am continuing to hold your niece up in prayer... c...Am continuing to hold your niece up in prayer... cancer is just so, so cruel... sigh...<br /><br />love your entryway - made me feel all warm and cozy just looking at it! have a wonderful day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834916651335034526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-4001161653790490932011-12-14T08:38:11.557-05:002011-12-14T08:38:11.557-05:00Loved your answers this week - the story about you...Loved your answers this week - the story about your dad is a memory to be cherished.Tami AKA My Kid's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17310459819678664311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-89315235554348875452011-12-14T08:23:04.793-05:002011-12-14T08:23:04.793-05:00Thinking of your niece. Our superintendent's ...Thinking of your niece. Our superintendent's son (6yrs.old) was diagnosed with kidney cancer. One never knows what the future holds.<br />Will add Hebrews to my list of verses to keep close by.Tammy Enjoy Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01711196389724268907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-89125842496804097042011-12-14T08:20:32.356-05:002011-12-14T08:20:32.356-05:00I love your entryway ... gorgeous!
I chose Hebr...I love your entryway ... gorgeous! <br /><br />I chose Hebrews 11:1 for my answer to #3 also. ;-)Kathy ... aka Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626590048036292030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-6517502594617712732011-12-14T07:57:47.068-05:002011-12-14T07:57:47.068-05:00All of your answers today were great... I liked th...All of your answers today were great... I liked them all. I will add your niece to my prayer list. Your circus comment brought back a memory of my dad taking us to a circus. I had forgotten about it. Thanks for helping me remember such a precious memory!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-39111817169966292972011-12-14T07:28:53.691-05:002011-12-14T07:28:53.691-05:00I love it when our children ack like grown up! Mak...I love it when our children ack like grown up! Makes me proud. Good answer.LynnMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00638947118932466226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-61254169335000267212011-12-14T07:10:51.193-05:002011-12-14T07:10:51.193-05:00Beautiful entryway! Great answers todays hodgepodg...Beautiful entryway! Great answers todays hodgepodge...like them all. My siblings and I all mail things for my parents sticking to where ever they are for Christmas. <br />Have a wonderful Wednesday!Formerly known as Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798890008067408048noreply@blogger.com