Okay, here is my "make believe" picnic basket. You might can tell that I'm a romantic at heart. lol :O)

Satin sheet (instead of table cloth), 15 tea light candles, fresh rose petals (red), a small cd player with a relaxing Mozart cd.

Menu: focaccia, smoked turkey, baby swiss, fresh cuccumbers, grape tomatos, melon, blueberries & strawberries, a variety of chocolate truffles, sparkling pear cider.

A thermos of hot chocolate for later, and a nice warm blanket to cuddle under and stargaze. :O)

bored? i got a 68. don't know if that's good or bad.

Here is a link that might be useful: mini golf

Hi All,
I hope everyone is having a great evening.
Melissa, That sounds like an awesome picnic.
Hi Deb see your an Italian addict like me! lol'
Renne, I hope your feeling alot better now and are enjoying your gardens!
Carol B. Keep us posted on your new Grandbabys gender and I am sure your Granddaughter loves being with you!
Maryanne, Golf has never been my thing, it just seems to hold no excitement but I know its a big thing for alot of people. Guess I am like you, I don't know whether a 68 is good or bad either, don't even know how its scored.

Sassy I really like this new game!

Smiles,
Trina

Remy! Looks like Neil's mom is getting to go! So glad for her dear!

Renne' I'm glad too, we'll have lots of fun, I already have you and Remy some neat things for your box, and still collecting. So glad you're better and so sorry to hear you had to be hospitalized. You watch that DR>>>>>>

Hazelnut.....whoooooo you 'is' the romantic one aren't you?

Maryanne, have fun with the golf, I'll never get that bored.

Trina, I love italian too! I could eat pasta everyday! But heck, I love everything so what else is new? lol

ok my basket
egg salad and various meat and cheese sandwiches
melon balls
blueberries
strawberries and whipped cream
naked construction worker
body oil for nice massage
tiki torches with bug repelent
box of see's candy
was gonna put dh in but can't share him. hugs carol

Okay...I would make a crack about veeja's "naked construction worker" having nothing but his "hard" hat on.....But I won't. :O)

Oh...oops....
LOL :O)

Melissa

Carol & Melissa! You girls.....................are good at being bad!

lol Melissa, you silly!!! lmao choked on water on that one lol, now ma nose burns hate when that happens!!!! Now I am wondering bout Carols "melon balls" and "blueberries" lol hmmm will he fit into a picnic basket? If so I want one of dem baskets!!!

Hmmmm.....Well, at least you didn't type-o and put "blueballs & melonberries".
Now, THAT would be bad.
Poor nakie construction worker.
:O) lol

Melissa

Too Funny Melissa lol!

LOL, maybe Carol & Melissa should supply a bouquet of 'Hairy Balls' for the occasion. Any of you girls got a pic? If not I'll go get one, lol.

Carol would definitly say it destroys the mood for her and her naked construction worker!

Well, now, Sassy....No bouquet of "hairy balls" is complete without some "naked ladies". :O)

lol BUTTTT ya gotta look past the hairy balls and see the beautiful flowers they provide!!! Don't even get Melissa started on hairy balls and naked ladies! (both plants btw)
It could make the mood more erotic on that tropical island with that construction worker and the whipped cream! Then the oil after its left in the heated sand would be a hot oil massage!

See I didn't even get it posted before Melissa got to the naked ladies lol!!!

Uh-oh....I think that Sassy don't know what she started here....!
This is gonna get reallll naughty...reallllll quick.
we better stop now, Pixie...before we get kicked outta the group!! :O) lol

Melissa - you are bad girl! You had me all confused....I had to look to see which group I was reading!
Carol B

Melissa lol I don't think Sassy did know what she started lol better explain the Hairy balls and naked ladies to em lol, ummm better do it as the plants not visualizing lol wink wink.

Pixie

Sassys prolly cleaning off her screen from spittin on it too Melissa lol, hmm Sassy ya didn't choke on water did ya???

WHEW its heck to catch up on the posts!
1. What color is your kitchen? Right now fruit and birdhouses and red splashes here n there-- Have tiles purchased in cobalt blue -want pale yellow (almost beige) but DH doesnt like that color. I do! have put up 4 to see how i am going to like it. if not then it will be cobalt blue and white with red accent tiles. - love blue and yellow with red!
2. What color is your dining room? a deep golden color and a pale golden color
3. Do you entertain outdoors? yes
4. Do you have a favorite type food? anything!
5. Are you more a cook than a baker? both the same. been canning some this year. canned my first green beans 2 weekends ago. Salsa also!
6. Do you have any food allergies? none
7. Teas, coffee, lemonade, wine? which kinds do you prefer
coffee and wines

MELLEN~ I HAVE READ ONE OF THE ODD BOOKS YOU MENTIONED BUT AM TOO LAZY TO GET UP AND GO LOOK... I HAVE ENTIRELY TOO MANY BOOKS ON ALL SUBJECTS TO REMEMBER WHAT I HAVE - I HAVE A LOT OF KOONTZ. KIDDO SAYS WE HAVE FOREVER ODD. SHE THINKS SHE HAS ODD THOMAS AT HER GRANDPAS BUT I HAVENT READ THAT ONE YET!. KIDDO WAS READING ONE OF HIS BOOKS WHEN WE GOT OUR DOG ALMOST 2 YRS AGO. HER NAME IS JORJA AFTER A MINOR CHARACTER IN THE STORY.
and no i do not have a lot of perennials.... i think what i do have has came from swaps! lol
Can you think of anything to add i need to keep in mind for this month??

lol

xoxo
-Kim-

Okay...really, honestly...I DID NOT start the H.B. thing. That was Poisondartfrog. Honestly! In Manure #3!! I wouldn't lie!! :O) lol
I guess I HAVE sorta run with it, though.....! :O)

Here are Poison's hairy balls.
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Well, you ornery girls! :O)
Gotta say GOOD NIGHT! I'm off until Monday night. Don't have too much fun without me!! :O)

Melissa

I think they look pretty cool though, can't wait to get some! Melissa I think everyone ran with it lol, you just do it funnier! lol You cutie you!

Niters and good dreams Melissa.

Pixie

Okay, I will most definitely be right back! with a pic!

I gotta get rid of these golf...(hack, hack) hairy balls I'm spittin' out! lol

Hey Melissa..........

I am so not sure we're even talking about the same thing...............lol

lol Sorry bout that Sassy my computer shut down last night I hate this thing!!! hmmmm I think your balls are hairier Sassy!!! I will have to find the picture of the hairy balls flower.

Trina

Ok, here's my idea of a perfect picnic! First have to picture this beautiful meadow full of wildflowers in the mountains. Large homemade quilts laid out under huge shade trees. Down below is a beautiful clear babbling brook! Only sounds are wind in trees and birds and water moving over rocks! Then the children's laughter chasing butterflies and picking bouquets of wild flowers and playing in the brook. When they straggle back plenty of food to eat on!
Fried chicken
three Bean salad
homemade macaroni salad
fresh corn on the cob
fresh sliced tomatoes
fresh fruit basket with bananas, apples, grapes, plums, nectarines
lots of different cheese and crackers to go with them
plenty of fresh cold watermelon and cantaloupe
homemade ice cream
fresh strawberry shortcake
Lots of iced homemade lemonade and tea.
After we all eat until we don't want to do anything we can lay and watch the clouds float over and look for pictures! Then we tell stories and each one adds there own special thing to the story. Lots of laughter and love!
This is my favorite picnic! Melinda

Remy I missed part of your post earlier. The tomato harvest party sounds very interesting. Have you thought of a prize yet?
Lol, the frog strangler? Funny thing I just heard that on my local radio station because raining at the beach, its everywhere now.
Remy, judging from your questionare I would be very curious to hear what you'd put in your picnic basket, lol.

Mellen I know I do that, my patio is full of pots that haven't gotten planted yet. lol

Theresa I emailed you a couple of days ago, hope you got it.

Melinda, sounds heavenly! Ya done good girl!

Hope everyones having a good one!

Melinda that sounds like an awesome picnic!!!!!

Susie I have a question. Is your lil CHI-Peek a male or a female????

WINK WINK Carol B. Imma doing good in keeping this secret eh??!! Been bitin ma tongue though thats forsure!!! WHOOHOO after these swaps maybe I'll do good at Christmas and other gift giving holidays in keeping things a surprise lol. Imma Tryin!!!!

LOL I like the "Frog Strangler" although here its most likely the "Frog Drowner"!!!! Finally a couple days with just lil afternoon showers, just enough to make it more humid lol. Can't really complain though cause thats why I call this the tropics lol!!! I have learned that these Texans like to complain about the weather, too hot but then when it gets too cold they complain and want heat again lol!

Smiles and have a wonderful afternoon all,
Trina

Sassy I didn't get any emails. I think the GW contact form is very unreliable. My email address is boring24@bellsouth.net
Looks like you all are having way too much fun with this month's swap ;)
I'm still trying to get back in the swing of things from being gone for almost 2 weeks.. That's the worst part about taking a vaction :(
Theresa

ok here is my picnic...
For ambience.. tiki torches and small hurricane lamps with jasmine and gardinia oil and candles stuck in the sand around a blue jean blanket. NO music just the sounds of the waves hitting on the shore and the music of night gulls. A pitted fire with hibiscus flowers and coconuts in the sand around it. A light cotton throw to wrap up later to watch the sunset then the stars while leaning against a palm tree.
Menu: a nice bottle of wine, chilled boiled shrimp, cubed summer sausage, cubed cheeses, large cubes of french baguettes, sauces to dip in. Ski-bobs of pineapple, cherries, mandarin oranges and grapes. Kiwi wedges (not stars), powdered sugar and whipped cream.

a Sand bucket and small shovels to make sand castles before supper and a bag to collect seashells in as we walk along the shore. A blind fold to hide Fox's eyes while I set out the picnic.

Hope you got some good pics on your vacation Theresa, where did you go, did I miss that? (Probably, lol) I sent another one:)

Trina good job! I don't know how your girls are going to choose. I think I need to make a call you all your dh's and fill them in on all of your exotic fanticies, lol. They might score some.....points?

I'm so excited, the yearly Arts & Crafts Festival is at the Convention Center in Myrtle Beach tommorrow and my SIL and I are going. Love to go to it each year, so many wonderful things to see and might even pick up a couple things for my buds boxes. (or should I say, more things)

Sassy

~~~~ctack2 I GOT IT!! finally got the sweet tea just right for DH and me!! 3/4 cup sugar, 1 lemon!! Perfect!!..Thank you so much for your help again, i printed out your recipe and put it in my favorite cookbook, so i hopefully wont loose it LOL! ~~~~Well, i got some thigs for my swap partner today!..Whoo\-Hoo, i was trying to find only items that are made in Connecticut, wow, what a PIA that was..Sue hopefully you will be able to use what i gotcha!, oh, and BTW, i am not going away in August either :) ~~~~Hopefully over the weekend i can get my "Cookbook Shopping" done...I have a few ideas of what to get, now if only i can find what i am looking for!! ~~~~We are having a mini heat wave here 4th day now, thank goodness for A/C!...DH is re\-sealing the driveway, and i kept bringing him water, and tea...it is so hot..He had the dog outside with him, and i made him bring the dog in the house...the dog is just a bitty little thing, and i was afraid for him and DH in the heat.. ~~~~My gardens are looking alittle shabby, we need rain, i watered some of them yesterday, but only one of them perked up, they are calling for rain, so hopefullyit will come soon. My yellow squash is not doing well for me this year, lots of flowers/no fruit...I think they are too dry. ~~~Here is a pic of our little doggie....He is DH's shadow..Also he just got a haircut, and they always put those goofy bows on him!! Here is a picture of what i wanted to look like today!! Have a great night all!!

Trish he is sooo adorable!!!! Good cool air sent your way for the mini heat wave, Imma blowin it myself as the air here is hot and humid!!! I will also try to do my best in sending some of these afternoon showers we get here, got almost an inch this afternoon, tired of it really but it sure helps ma gardens

Trina

Hi All,
Wow, a lot of messages have passed since the last I wrote! Lol, you all were funny last night. Carol always starts something!
Yes, Neil is one of the 3 guys left! It is very exciting. His mom had the art dept. at work make a sign, so hopefully there will be a shot of her on tv.

Trish,
I an glad to see you, lol!
The doggie is so cute! There is a heat wave going on over here too. I'm going to die when I see the water bill.

Sassy,
I still haven't thought up a good prize for biggest. Ugliest was easy with the Tomato-tone fertilizer. It sounds like you are trying to shape up the tomatoes, lol.
Lol, about the picnic food. It is strange how I don't like those items only. Especially because I love all kinds of food other people won't eat like brussel sprouts, and pickled pigs feet.

I'm not sure what I would do for a picnic. I know where I would have a picnic for two so I'll start there: )
Near the brink of Niagara Falls there are islands in the water. If you know your way around these, there are rock outcrops close to the water, but the trees and shrubs hide them, so even though lots of tourist are around, you can have a picnic for two in solitude watching the water pass by. On a hot day like today, it is so cool and relaxing.
I would have a soft blanket to cushion the rock. A bottle of Dom Perignon champagne tucked into the rocks right in the Niagara to keep it cool. On a day like today, I might have a fresh fruit salad made of strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and pineapple(no melon, lol)or I might have a field greens salad with home grown tomatoes, goat cheese, and raspberry vinegrette. I would probably make panini type sandwiches since they travel well, maybe eggplant and roasted red pepper for me, and I would put some salami or other meat for Gary. We would probably be full from this, so just a bit of very good chocolate to top it all off.
Remy

Trish, that pup is a dollbaby! I've never seen one yet I don't love!

Remy, I looked today for something for your prize, but didn't find what I wanted. I may find something tommorrow at the festival. If not, I know you will find something perfect anyway:) See........I knew your picnic would be awesome! I love nooks and crannies tourists don't know about:))

Gotta go to bed, got shoppin' to do tommorrrow!

Goodnite girls!
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Pillows & fluffy dreams to all!

Well everyone - daughter had her ultra sound today.....is it a girl? well maybe. is it a boy? well maybe. Or maybe it's one of each! IT'S TWINS!!!!!!!!!

We're all in shock, but excited at the same time. Her hubby hasn't worked in months and who knows how long she'll be able to work with this double load she's carrying, so please put her on any prayer lists you have.

They didn't change her due date yet so it's still January 8th. I bet we have Christmas babies this year! My grandaughter will be 4 on January 6th.

That cute little puppy is looking for me, so go ahead and send him here. hehehe

Glad you got the tea right. See - it just took a little tweaking here and there. Not hard at all is it?

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Carol B

Hi all.I'm back from my two week visit with the family in Oregon.Those were the quickest two weeks EVER!Trying to adjust back to east coast time.Jet Lag really BITES!Will be posting more often now. Can't wait to go shopping for this swap!Off to try to sleep .Later......

Hmmm, Sassy I still haven't received an email. I can't imagine why. Here is my school email address:
tmboring@mail.clay.k12.fl.us - Just don't send me any porn there :)
Yeah, I was up in Michigan visiting family and attending class reunion. It was a good time. I will post some pics.
Theresa

AND.....

I got a note from the Gas Company today, and I have to get rid of the plants that in the way of the meter. Sooooooooo, here is the deal. I have enough for two flat rate boxes, and in the boxes will be Purple cone flowers, unknown daylily, Unknown bearded iris, Siberian iris(maybe Cesars Brother), Tall Sedum(unknown) IF anyone would like to have these two boxes please send me the amount for a flat rate box, and enough for delivery confirmation and I will send them out to you. I would take paypal, but my printer is down so I can't print out any postage.

April, Glad to hear you had a safe trip back home.

Trish, such a cute puppie! Someday I will get another, but I told hubby to think smaller.

Carol B, "the New Carol B", Congrats on your new grandbaby baby.

Carol B,Congrats on being a great g-ma. I'm still wishing!

As far as having a picnic. I would have one on one of the Islands on the Mississippi, that we did years ago when I used to water ski, camp, fish, and cookout.

I'm going to go look around at a local kitchen shop for my partner this week, to see if I can find anything interesting.

Ok, I need to get outside, It sure looks like rain, and we sure can use some. Please let me know if anybody would like a box for postage, remember I will do two, then If I have more I will post.

LIFE IS GOOD,
Annie

Hi All,
Well guess what happened this evening around six o'clock after I come home from work. Behind the garage caught on fire. Oh yes behind the garage which of course caused the bottom of the garage wall to catch fire. How you may ask? Because Gary is a nice neighbor and mows Rose's(she is 79)lawn behind us. He uses the rider and it must of made a spark. The mulch behind the garage obviously caught fire. I saw it burning. The firemen came and put it out.
Gary and I were laughing about it. What else could we do? Nothing and no one got hurt in the garage except the wall with holes in it. I may have lost the plants behind there. Luckily there was not too much back there. Maryanne's rose of sharon, Susie's pink bee balm, and a few other things got burned up. Some may re-grow from the roots.
I put a few photos in a photobucket album. see the link.

Carol B,
Congrats! Are these your first grandchildren? I'm sure it will all work out, always seems things do : )

Carol,
Congrats to you! I sure hope everything goes well this time.

Dirt,
Oh I forgot your name! Welcome back : ) It was you with the toad or frog strangler wasn't it?

Sassy,
You're look for a tomato prize?! : ) You must of got an idea that has not come to me.
Talk to you all later,
Remy

Here is a link that might be useful: Fire Photos

Remy...I'm shaping up the tomatoes? lol Well I was gonna try to help you with a prize, but nothings hit me yet, lol.
I thought I may find 'that perfect thang' at the festival today, but nothing hit me and i'm not sure what you're looking for anyway. If you have any ideas, email me, I'll try to help.
Girl, you can have the brussel sprouts and those dang pickled pig feet, I refuse to eat anythings feet! lol And yes, I'm a southern gal, but can't do it. I grew up with my grandma cooking those and chitlins (sp) those chitlins was the nastiest smell I ever remember, lol
No Way!!!! Enjoy!

CarolB-1 I'm so excited for you g-grandma! Wishing her and that little baby such good health this time. Hugs!

CarolB-2, what wonderful news! I have a new g-daughter just turned 5 months on the 26th, but girl, 2 wow! Congratulations, I just couldn't imagine having more love!
Wishing good health to all!:)

Welcome back dirt! Come see us when you're rested:)

Theresa it was returned to me. LOL, porn? no I wouldn't do that to ya, (at least not at work, lol) I don't do porn, but do have a really good one (no not porn but amazing) lol started to send it to everyone, some may not take to jokes very well so I decided against it.

Annie such a sweet offer, but so sorry you have to get rid of your plants, I'll let the new girls that don't have alot of plants take you up on it. I understand though, dh just had to make a lady move plants, SHE had big shrubs surrounding the fire hydrant and you couldn't see it at all. She was really upset about it, but in this case, he built the house and also informed her when she purchased it that she could not plant things that would block them being able to see it. Anyways, hate you're losing your plants! But I'm sure they'll be received in good homes. All of you have such great ideas on the picnic! How to choose?

Well I went to the arts & crafts festival, it was awesome! And I picked up quite a few goodies, hoping my partners enjoy them, sure had fun checking everything out!
I forgot its 'no sales tax' weekend in SC, jeezzzzzzzzzz it was like the most fierce angry fireant bed you ever bumped against! We went to walmart after and were in there a few minutes and I told my SIL, you gotta get the he!! outta here, good god! I have never seen it like that! I knew it was tax free, but forgot, heck, let me pay the taxes! Its ok, I'm safe at home now, lol.

Remy so sorry to hear about the fire! Lol, yes I guess nothing else to do but laugh. Gary has some new 'Sat' projects, huh? lol

Yes Remy, it was me that described a storm as a 'Toad Strangler'.Glad no one was hurt in the fire.
Still thinking about perfect picnic.Hope everyone had a great day.I'm feeling more rested,but still on Oregon time.
I should be sleeping instead of playing on computer.

Remy,
I was so sorry to hear about the fire. Hopefully you didn't lose too many plants.

Carol B,
Congratulations on your grandbabies. Twins!! How special.

Dirt,
Welcome back!!

Annie,
Sorry to hear you have to get rid of some of your plants. Hopefully you won't have to get rid of very many.

I found my cookbook and some other goodies for the swap!!! I finally got to go out and do some shopping. We only have one car so I don't get to go out very often.

At one of the places I stopped, I almost cried when I left. It is so sad. My favorite place to shop, the Edgewood Flower Farm is going out of business due to retirement. They sold most of the property and they're putting in condominiums. It was such a marvelous place....huge nursery, garden decor and gift shop. It has been owned by the same family for 50 years. Started out as a berry farm. The good thing....one of their daughters is turning the beautiful victorian farmhouse on the property into a garden cafe and gift shop.

Sandy

not much time left here have to take daddy to church this morning but just had to say WE HAVE RAIN :))) Finely the type of rain going into the ground :)

all the other rains were 5 min rains this pulled an all niter :)) & still going sure hope it stays alday :)

Now I can findly dig some tasty delites from my field
to send to trina no joke ladies a jack hammer wouldn't go through the ground out there. it was so hard .

sure like the sounds of some of the picnic baskets not sure if I would want to go with carols naked lumberjack
or not for I like mystery in my men :))
tell ya the story some day :)
well got to go u all have a great day will be back about 6pm :) BINGO DAY after church .

susie

GOOD MORNING!

I'm all ready for church, but went out and filled the bird feeders, I've got a pair of woodpeckers;wish I could get a picture of them.

I don't have to get rid of my plants, they just have to be moved.Since I'm moving them I thought I would share because they really do need to be thinned. The two boxes are still up for grabs for postage and I will see what-ever is cheaper and if it is cheaper to send non flat rate I will send whatever is left over back to whoever sends postage to me.

Carol B, Wow! I guess I missed that you were going to have twins, how wonderful, and lucky!

LIFE IS GOOD,
Annie

Sent Trish's box off yesterday, DC #0306 2400 0000 7911 1103
you should have it Mon or Tues.

I have been having soo much fun getting this box ready for Susie, Gotta get it shipped of quickly cause ya'll have already heard I am not good at keeping secrets but... Gotta give a hint.... I hope you like Sunbonnet Sue, Susies (I think thats the name) lol wink wink!!!!
AND.... well nm.

Smiles,

Pixie (trina)

~~WOW~WOW Sue you are fast at getting your box together!! and already shipped! I am not sure when i will get yours out, hopefully by the 18th, i need to go looking around for cookbooks!! i have gotten a few things for your box, but not ready to send yet, then i need to find a box!!...DH always steals them on me, and puts his stuff in them out in the garage, so i may just have to steal one back!!..
I worked today UGH!!...Now i am home, showered, sippin my coffee and listening to the Nascar race on TV, gotta get my buns out there and watch it..Who else is a Nascar nut around here?? I know someone else is, but cant remember who!?!
GO # 01, 8, 20, 24, !!! VVRRoooommm!! LOL!!
~~Sue i will post DC when i ship your box out...DH went through it and thinks i am nuts!!...
He just doesnt "Get it" !!
~~Everyone have a great day, time to watch the race!
Blue Skies!
Trish/DancingMoons