tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post6592301408690489329..comments2024-03-28T08:57:38.197-04:00Comments on From This Side of the Pond: Not Quite Spring HodgepodgeJoycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-51468176847048300332015-03-15T00:19:08.438-04:002015-03-15T00:19:08.438-04:00"Texas is a whole other country!" Have ..."Texas is a whole other country!" Have you heard that saying before? I've been to many areas in TX and I find that to be true. It's very diverse in climate and landscape. I love most places in TX. That said, I've never been to Austin. Enjoy the wedding and come back and tell us all about it...Girl, trust me, you definitely DON'T have a "sweet tooth" if you can limit your sweet intake that much. I've cut my sugar intake down dramatically but I do have a "little" something sweet each day.Sweet Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-26475536228036953162015-03-13T14:24:01.518-04:002015-03-13T14:24:01.518-04:00Joyce, I love the Corrie ten Boom quote, "Nev...Joyce, I love the Corrie ten Boom quote, "Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God," because I admire everything about that special lady. Speaking of special ladies, your MIL looks lovely and so sweet. Happy Birthday to her! Just use any excuse to keep showing those wedding pictures. Love seeing them.Elizabeth "Libby" Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145264016754286426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-34747235914763870372015-03-12T12:08:02.442-04:002015-03-12T12:08:02.442-04:00Love the Corrie Ten Boom quote. I'm adding th...Love the Corrie Ten Boom quote. I'm adding that one to my list of quotes.Shannon M. aka "Auntie"https://www.blogger.com/profile/18176249631680504508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-41822368550125619042015-03-12T07:35:56.329-04:002015-03-12T07:35:56.329-04:00I was late posting...I thought really thought I po...I was late posting...I thought really thought I posted it when I got home from church last night....but alas....I did not. Great questions this week....and yes...I DID own a slinky...just forgot to mention it in my answers.STILLMAGNOLIAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453175923858351452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-51463851438970582552015-03-11T22:14:30.650-04:002015-03-11T22:14:30.650-04:00Your mother-in-law looks beautiful! Happy Birthday...Your mother-in-law looks beautiful! Happy Birthday to her!!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389829595981028640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-35536091855430024122015-03-11T21:53:48.889-04:002015-03-11T21:53:48.889-04:00Another week of good questions!
Living in Texas ...Another week of good questions! <br /><br />Living in Texas all my life, it's funny to think some people have never been here! bphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884081028227999883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-22074903687993424992015-03-11T20:47:12.041-04:002015-03-11T20:47:12.041-04:00Finally made it over to link up! thanks for hostin...Finally made it over to link up! thanks for hosting :)<br />Your mother-in-law looks so happy in that photo.<br />I am currently sugared up on Girl Scout cookies(shhhhh)Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-32675110784903182162015-03-11T19:10:17.925-04:002015-03-11T19:10:17.925-04:00Your mother-in-law is a pretty lady. I hope she...Your mother-in-law is a pretty lady. I hope she's having a great day. I love seeing the crocus too and I like the quote you shared ..... a good one to remember. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06930402677344785417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-39445498353945078802015-03-11T17:53:51.377-04:002015-03-11T17:53:51.377-04:00Hi ~
I like your quote. Corrie ten Boom is a favor...Hi ~<br />I like your quote. Corrie ten Boom is a favorite of ours. We have listened to several interviews with her on Focus on the Family.<br />Happy Spring,<br />Carla<br />Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-13294834547854585672015-03-11T16:36:51.495-04:002015-03-11T16:36:51.495-04:00Take heart, you'll adjust just fine to retired...Take heart, you'll adjust just fine to retired life. It is scary at first but it becomes easier as time passes. You and Hubs will figure it out!Life SPWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144882478474633926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-84327818481697455582015-03-11T12:19:08.500-04:002015-03-11T12:19:08.500-04:00I agree with you on sweets, other than candy...hom...I agree with you on sweets, other than candy...home baked desserts are the best. I don't home bake them anymore as Mr BC is diabetic.katie eggemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615362861509258088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-22299130725606756692015-03-11T12:07:26.102-04:002015-03-11T12:07:26.102-04:00We have a lot of sweet tooths in our family! My gr...We have a lot of sweet tooths in our family! My grandpa really loved his soft serve from Fosters Freeze every now and then. Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05754225533343937236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-50539846677959346212015-03-11T11:45:07.918-04:002015-03-11T11:45:07.918-04:00Your MIL looks beautiful!! What a great photo! I...Your MIL looks beautiful!! What a great photo! I love her dress. Happy birthday to her!<br /><br />This is another great Hodgepodge, Joyce. I'm surprised you aren't in the "over-worked" mode with the house of the market. I can't even imagine how crazy I would be!! Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-23085175232307850432015-03-11T11:03:43.615-04:002015-03-11T11:03:43.615-04:00Hosting a party also gets things done. I bet that...Hosting a party also gets things done. I bet that's a BIG 'what's next?'<br />Are you moving just to something smaller or South or maybe out West?! Or back across the pond for a bit???? Inquiring minds want to know... ;) How does one decide when one retires? I'm glad you're doing this first, I'm taking notes. Carrie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01819737721881821638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-38085260067409043072015-03-11T10:43:31.763-04:002015-03-11T10:43:31.763-04:00I admit, I glance over the dessert menu first, too...I admit, I glance over the dessert menu first, too. That's a great quote...I've never heard it before. Yes, this empty nest stuff does kind of catch you off-guard a bit. Still trying to figure it out myself. Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13114076859455081016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-9446022635156557952015-03-11T10:36:23.543-04:002015-03-11T10:36:23.543-04:00Lovely mother-in-law, for sure. And happy birthday...Lovely mother-in-law, for sure. And happy birthday to her. I love sweets as well, especially chocolate, so I gave it up for Lent! Is it Easter yet?Linda Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237332954767037400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-90899599015638679252015-03-11T10:01:31.110-04:002015-03-11T10:01:31.110-04:00Yes, a lot of things get done when your house is o...Yes, a lot of things get done when your house is on the market. That is a great quote. I have to remind myself of that fact often! Happy Birthday to your mother in law, that is a lovely picture of her. Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-54009631588607619392015-03-11T09:52:39.722-04:002015-03-11T09:52:39.722-04:00I will admit I saw a crocus on my walk Monday, I t...I will admit I saw a crocus on my walk Monday, I think it jumped the gun as we have several weeks before it will be safe for the flowers to come out.VandyJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02874470026207258769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-66632734981868910342015-03-11T09:21:29.498-04:002015-03-11T09:21:29.498-04:00I LOVE that quote! I knew I couldn't remember ...I LOVE that quote! I knew I couldn't remember some!<br />I agree 100% with your sugar observations.<br />I am so with you on what's next. It feels....unreal.Capri K @ No Whining Allowedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11766473608842771588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-21096795895297679492015-03-11T08:52:52.756-04:002015-03-11T08:52:52.756-04:00I love that first time to hear a bird singing too!...I love that first time to hear a bird singing too! I also stop and listen to the happy song! I meet with my wedding planner next week for the first time of really going over everything - including Plan B. But, please pray we will have a beautiful day!! Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02709403392707881786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-60846177841937496782015-03-11T08:46:10.398-04:002015-03-11T08:46:10.398-04:00Really enjoyed today's questions and love that...Really enjoyed today's questions and love that quote by Corrie, what a woman! We sound the same on the sugar deal. And, always love the wedding photos. Happy Wednesday!Lea @ CiCis Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252011706208068724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-12693386638855749142015-03-11T08:12:52.816-04:002015-03-11T08:12:52.816-04:00I can totally relate to your answers to # 3 and 4,...I can totally relate to your answers to # 3 and 4, with all of the life changes we're going through. I think having to sell my home, too, would absolutely push me over the edge...<br /><br />Thanks for continuing to host The Hodgepodge, even in the midst of all of your life changes :)<br /><br />I hope you begin to see some spring color in your neck of the woods, soon :)<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-28145022355785273532015-03-11T08:09:54.398-04:002015-03-11T08:09:54.398-04:00On Valentine's Day I was in Panera with my son...On Valentine's Day I was in Panera with my son. Snow, snow everywhere, but when I looked out the window from our table, I saw crocus shoots poking up. My heart fluttered! I snapped a picture. It felt wonderful to see hope in action! Your mother-in-law looks beautiful and elegant. Love that blue color she chose. Zoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07119513647613843627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-42806009382635269852015-03-11T07:45:20.435-04:002015-03-11T07:45:20.435-04:00Crocuses! The universal signal that spring has arr...Crocuses! The universal signal that spring has arrived. And any excuse for the wedding photos is a good one :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969348344454522760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-73761581731985527162015-03-11T07:44:55.794-04:002015-03-11T07:44:55.794-04:00I know that feeling in my stomach of "what...I know that feeling in my stomach of "what's next?" It is the theme of my marriage because at a moment's notice we can be transferred. We are at that point now and debating on how much $ to put into this house. Oh well, it makes life interesting. Hope you sell your house this weekend!Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.com