Im BAAAACK & GeoBear Update

Hi All,
Back home from my stay at the cabin in Lizard Land. Did some sewing
and some stitching and a wee bit of knitting. Made another silk kimono
jacket for my DNiece in TX and have been working on a NP project to help
Janet (my stitchin' buddy). Nothing earth shattering happened while I
was gone -- which is good -- and I am happy to be back home (but not as
happy as Cassie the Old Lady Baby Cat) and have my own bed to sleep in
and my HUGE bathtub waiting for me to have a nice, loooooong soak.
Now, GeoBear Status. He DID make it back to Raechel's teacher who
was VERY impressed by all of the wonderful photos and stories everyone
included!!! Apparently, this GB is the most traveled bear any of her
students have ever had!!! Raechel said to tell all of you that she
really likes all the photos, etc. and is very grateful to all of you for
hosting him! We went to meet R's Second Grade teacher and then went to
see Mrs. Hilborn, the First Grade teacher, and find out if GB had made
it back safely. We were about three classrooms away when Mrs. H saw R
and actually yelled down the hallway to tell R that there was a package
for her. Raechel let out a whoop and rushed to the classroom to get her
GeoBear. She was so thrilled that she had to take him shopping later
that day -- LOLOL.
Anyway, I want to thank all of you again for hosting GeoBear. I am
just sorry that his trip was cut short by the volcano and he didn't get
to see Sheena and the hosts in the States. I hope those of you who did
get to host GB know that you REALLY made the SMDGD unbelievably happy.
Thanks from the bottom of my heart for your kindness :-). CiaoMeow ^;;^

PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ (RCTQ Queen of Kitties)
Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about
their whiskers!
Visit my Photo albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary

Nice to have you back. Lizard Land's loss is our gain.
Happy to hear that GB made it back and Raechel is having a HOOT!
I suspect that Sheena is having major problems in not being able to
contribute. A picture of Sheena and GB holding a lettuce, tomato and Miracle
Whip dressing would have been the crowning touch.
Hopefully there is a Miracle Whip rehab center in Sheena's area if she needs
it.

Fred
http://www.stitchaway.com
If nothing changes, nothing changes.
Don't back stitch to email, just stitchit.

"Tia Mary" wrote in message
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Hi All,
Back home from my stay at the cabin in Lizard Land. Did some sewing
and some stitching and a wee bit of knitting. Made another silk kimono
jacket for my DNiece in TX and have been working on a NP project to help
Janet (my stitchin' buddy). Nothing earth shattering happened while I was
gone -- which is good -- and I am happy to be back home (but not as happy
as Cassie the Old Lady Baby Cat) and have my own bed to sleep in and my
HUGE bathtub waiting for me to have a nice, loooooong soak.
Now, GeoBear Status. He DID make it back to Raechel's teacher who was
VERY impressed by all of the wonderful photos and stories everyone
included!!! Apparently, this GB is the most traveled bear any of her
students have ever had!!! Raechel said to tell all of you that she really
likes all the photos, etc. and is very grateful to all of you for hosting
him! We went to meet R's Second Grade teacher and then went to see Mrs.
Hilborn, the First Grade teacher, and find out if GB had made it back
safely. We were about three classrooms away when Mrs. H saw R and
actually yelled down the hallway to tell R that there was a package for
her. Raechel let out a whoop and rushed to the classroom to get her
GeoBear. She was so thrilled that she had to take him shopping later that
day -- LOLOL.
Anyway, I want to thank all of you again for hosting GeoBear. I am
just sorry that his trip was cut short by the volcano and he didn't get to
see Sheena and the hosts in the States. I hope those of you who did get
to host GB know that you REALLY made the SMDGD unbelievably happy. Thanks
from the bottom of my heart for your kindness :-). CiaoMeow ^;;^

PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ (RCTQ Queen of Kitties)
Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about
their whiskers!
Visit my Photo albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary

wrote:
Glad you had a good time and very glad to know GB made it in time.

Do you take the cats with you - or do they stay home ?

When I go to the cabin for a month or more, I take Cassie (Old Lady
Baby Cat) with me. She is at least SEVENTEEN years old, travels
wonderfully and has more "frequent flyer miles" than most people --
LOLOL! I think this is her sixth trip to Lizard Land and we have gotten
our money's worth out of the airline approved Sherpa Bag we bought ten
years ago! CiaoMeow ^;;^

PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ (RCTQ Queen of Kitties)
Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about
their whiskers!
Visit my Photo albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary

On 8/21/10 8:09 PM, in article , "Tia Mary"
wrote:

Hi All,
Back home from my stay at the cabin in Lizard Land. Did some sewing
and some stitching and a wee bit of knitting. Made another silk kimono
jacket for my DNiece in TX and have been working on a NP project to help
Janet (my stitchin' buddy). Nothing earth shattering happened while I
was gone -- which is good -- and I am happy to be back home (but not as
happy as Cassie the Old Lady Baby Cat) and have my own bed to sleep in
and my HUGE bathtub waiting for me to have a nice, loooooong soak.

Sounds like a prolific sewing/stitching time, and good return to the
personal spa!

Now, GeoBear Status. He DID make it back to Raechel's teacher who
was VERY impressed by all of the wonderful photos and stories everyone
included!!! Apparently, this GB is the most traveled bear any of her
students have ever had!!! Raechel said to tell all of you that she
really likes all the photos, etc. and is very grateful to all of you for
hosting him! We went to meet R's Second Grade teacher and then went to
see Mrs. Hilborn, the First Grade teacher, and find out if GB had made
it back safely. We were about three classrooms away when Mrs. H saw R
and actually yelled down the hallway to tell R that there was a package
for her. Raechel let out a whoop and rushed to the classroom to get her
GeoBear. She was so thrilled that she had to take him shopping later
that day -- LOLOL.

Fabulous to know that GeoBear made a safe return from his travels.

Anyway, I want to thank all of you again for hosting GeoBear. I am
just sorry that his trip was cut short by the volcano and he didn't get
to see Sheena and the hosts in the States. I hope those of you who did
get to host GB know that you REALLY made the SMDGD unbelievably happy.
Thanks from the bottom of my heart for your kindness :-). CiaoMeow ^;;^

PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ (RCTQ Queen of Kitties)

You never know - maybe there will be a chance for some North American
hosting of another visitor! It's so nice that this, and your other
e-friends could host GeoBear around the world.

Ellice

On 22/08/2010 12:35, wrote:
You're just looking for trouble Freddie dear ! Just wait while I
drive over to Winterpeg ! I loathe and detest that chemical borne
stuff called MW, I am a home-made mayonnaise type.

"Miracle Whip" sounds like the disgusting Crosse & Blackwell "Salad
Cream". But neither would match the "homemade" mayonnaise (complete with
little pools of vinegar floating on top) that we used to get with school
dinners.
Bruce

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On Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:01:38 +0100, Bruce Fletcher
wrote:

On 22/08/2010 12:35, wrote:
You're just looking for trouble Freddie dear ! Just wait while I
drive over to Winterpeg ! I loathe and detest that chemical borne
stuff called MW, I am a home-made mayonnaise type.

"Miracle Whip" sounds like the disgusting Crosse & Blackwell "Salad
Cream". But neither would match the "homemade" mayonnaise (complete with
little pools of vinegar floating on top) that we used to get with school
dinners.
Bruce

It is somewhat similar to Salad Cream, though not as nice even. My
homemade mayo is nothing like school stuff either !

I was there a couple of years ago for a reunion and asked if anyone
finally knew what was served that we called Rock of Ages. Toast with
a brown/black mound atop it. Nearest guess was maybe mashed
sardines.

Are you sure it wasn't what American soldiers call SOS, aka s**t on a
shingle?

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On Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:14:39 -0400, "Lucille"
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On Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:01:38 +0100, Bruce Fletcher
wrote:

On 22/08/2010 12:35, wrote:
You're just looking for trouble Freddie dear ! Just wait while I
drive over to Winterpeg ! I loathe and detest that chemical borne
stuff called MW, I am a home-made mayonnaise type.

"Miracle Whip" sounds like the disgusting Crosse & Blackwell "Salad
Cream". But neither would match the "homemade" mayonnaise (complete with
little pools of vinegar floating on top) that we used to get with school
dinners.
Bruce

It is somewhat similar to Salad Cream, though not as nice even. My
homemade mayo is nothing like school stuff either !

I was there a couple of years ago for a reunion and asked if anyone
finally knew what was served that we called Rock of Ages. Toast with
a brown/black mound atop it. Nearest guess was maybe mashed
sardines.

Are you sure it wasn't what American soldiers call SOS, aka s**t on a
shingle?


That could describe it as did 'cats leavings' but best not to be
caught referring to the food in that manner.

SOS was actually chipped beef on toast.

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Don't the others sulk being left behind ?

NO WAY!! Bunnie Sue (LardButt Kitty) & Ivy Jane (Stealth Kitty) do
not get along with Cassie. They are all much happier when she is gone
away with MOI. We had one argument Saturday night after we got home and
now they are back to their normal territory. Cassie pretty much lives
upstairs and "The Girls" stay downstairs, spending about 90% of their
time out on the screened in back porch.
The cats are much happier with this arrangement but I'm not. I have
no one to sit with MOI when I am in my big chair of an evening! It
makes for very lonely stitching time, that's for sure. CiaoMeow ^;;^

PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ (RCTQ Queen of Kitties)
Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about
their whiskers!
Visit my Photo albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary

Lucille wrote:
I was there a couple of years ago for a reunion and asked if anyone
finally knew what was served that we called Rock of Ages. Toast with
a brown/black mound atop it. Nearest guess was maybe mashed
sardines.


Are you sure it wasn't what American soldiers call SOS, aka s**t on a
shingle?

Papa (a WW2 Navy Pilot) told us that SOS was creamed chipped beef on
toast. Made properly, it's not bad -- especially if you don't have to
have it too often -- LOLOL! CiaoMeoew ^;;^

--
PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ (RCTQ Queen of Kitties)
Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about
their whiskers!
Visit my Photo albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary

On 8/23/10 9:42 AM, in article ,
" wrote:

On Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:26:32 -0400, Tia Mary
wrote:

Lucille wrote:
I was there a couple of years ago for a reunion and asked if anyone
finally knew what was served that we called Rock of Ages. Toast with
a brown/black mound atop it. Nearest guess was maybe mashed
sardines.


Are you sure it wasn't what American soldiers call SOS, aka s**t on a
shingle?

Papa (a WW2 Navy Pilot) told us that SOS was creamed chipped beef on
toast. Made properly, it's not bad -- especially if you don't have to
have it too often -- LOLOL! CiaoMeoew ^;;^

This definitely had never mooed lol


This is making me laugh so hard - my grandfather liked chipped beef and my
grandmother hated making it. But she loved him, so she did. I think I
remember actually liking it and never told either one I did.

BTW, you can find frozen packages of it. My FIL had it and frozen creamed
spinach in his freezer when we moved him out.

C