Definitely a Contest
It’s official–the November Calendar challenge/meme is now officially a contest. I still haven’t had a chance to go through my stash to figure out the prize, but yes, there will be one. And can I just say how much I’m enjoying this?? Cheryl certainly has a good picture this month. And the Knitter’s calendar has cropped up four times so far, too, which isn’t the least bit surprising, really…. This is FUN!
Chappy looked like this when Mom and I left the house this morning. I don’t think he was particularly happy about our going out without him. (I mean, he’s not smiling at all, and he’s practically got his arms folded. Not a happy camper!) We explained that Starbucks doesn’t allow dogs, but . . . he wasn’t happy about it.
I stopped at my favorite spot to take a Saturday Sky picture for you. And then, yes, Mom and I went to Starbucks and sat and talked, well, mostly about me. Well, what Mom was doing 40 years ago (on bedrest, but that her Dad took her to a doctor’s appointment “this” morning where the doctor told her that if the baby was born before December, it would only have about an 80% chance to live . . . which means that two days from now, when she went into labor, she was frantic–for more reasons than one!)
After all that reminiscing, we felt it was only right that we go visit Susan. I told you about her last year, but for those of you who weren’t around, she was my identical twin, but she didn’t stick around for very long. This is the cemetary where she’s buried, but we don’t know exactly where–she doesn’t have a gravestone (my Dad had other things on his mind at the time, understandably!), and her plot number doesn’t appear on any of the gravestone maps . . . I tell myself that she probably wants it that way. Anyway, I know she’s over along that wall somewhere . . .
I had a real surprise when we got home though . . . flowers! I literally cannot remember the last time someone sent me flowers. These are from my aunt, which is an even greater surprise. They are really lovely.
I even took another Sky picture with them . . .
Which reminded me . . . I’d done a picture from our front yard two weeks in a row . . . what would THAT picture look like today?
I also baked a cake. And worked my way through my huge pile of magazines. (It was all of two magazines as of yesterday morning, but it exploded to six in the last 24 hours.)
Still no sign of my Gem . . . maybe Monday!
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It looks like you had a beautiful day :o) I’m sorry to hear your present didn’t show - although, I’m pretty sure you had a good day anyway, it just would have been that much BETTER with a new toy ;o)
…and wooo! I’m first! *g*
I hope you enjoy your Gem as much as I’ve enjoyed my Suzie Pro. I know some people don’t like the delta orifice, but I’m sold on it. The cake looks great, enjoy it and all of your birthday celebrations!
Maybe it will show up RIGHT on your birthday. Which would be totally appropriate, after all.
Happy Birthday! Enjoy the day with your family. Your flowers are beautiful and Chappy looks like a “calendar pup”. Such a pretty boy. Your birthday has a bittersweet feeling to it because of Susan, but it still a day to celebrate!!Have a great one!
My youngest was a preemie, early by nearly 8 weeks, and while he was a “single”, I had just gone through three miscarriages before getting pregnant with him, so I can kind of relate to what your mother must be feeling! I relive his birth day every year. Have a very happy one tomorrow!
happy happy b-day. I enjoyed all your sharing about Susan - and how nice to know (from the psychic)that she’s always there. - your very own personal guardian angel. Happy birthday to Susan too.
Happy birthday Deb. There are a bunch of cool people with birthdays this month (I include myself in there LOL). It sounds like you really had a great day with your mom and it must be nice to have your sister looking out for you. The flowers are beautiful. My dad was born 6 weeks prematurely 71 years ago (they kept him in a drawer by the stove - kind of blows my mind when you look at what they do nowadays). I hope your 40 is a really great year for you!
Some gorgeous skies! And flowers! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I posted a calendar page for you!
xo
That picture of Chappy should be in a calendar. I LOVE it!
Hope your wheel comes soon. Good thing you are on good terms with the postal worker.
Almost your birthday! And I almost fell out of my chair when I saw your age. I thought from your pics your were in your twenties. Must be all that clean living.
Just posted my calendar page. Happy Birthday!
Oh, man, did Chappy sulk when you got home, or was all forgiven? Sad about your identical twin - but I’m glad that you’re around!!
Happy Birthday Deb! Sorry I can’t play along in your contest but I have one of those Moleskin calendars and no pics. The chocolate cake looks yummy!
He may be mad, but he just looks regal to me. BTW, I posted my calendar pic today:)
happy birthday!
ok i’m posting the calendar pictures tonight, soon. in a few minutes. i’ve been overwhelmed lately.