tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147061382024-03-13T13:28:54.441-04:00Clara's CornerFriendship improves happiness and relieves misery by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief.Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.comBlogger637125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-69122855855265551412016-05-12T20:26:00.000-04:002016-05-12T20:26:12.085-04:00FLOWERS.......IN MY YARD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can't believe it's been almost a year since I made a post on my blog. At one time, I made a post almost every day. I guess Facebook took over. I still love mt blog and go to it every now and then just for memories. This post today is a few of the flowers in my yard this spring. (If you are on Facebook, you have already seen them) I can't remember a time when I wanted to see spring so badly. I love working in my yard, and I have scars to show for it! Probably no one will ever see this post, but if you do....leave me a comment. I will try to do better!<br /><br />Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-45930184887068109482015-07-27T12:53:00.001-04:002015-07-27T12:53:54.017-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is from my little garden. I had a total of two tomato plants. They are so yummy!<br /><br />Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-41780072814161755472015-04-09T17:51:00.001-04:002015-04-09T17:51:28.992-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello again blogging world. I've been as busy as a one eyed cat watching 49 rat holes! :-) I just finished crocheting this fabulous afghan, Peppermint Throw. It is interlocking crochet. Such a treat to finish. Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather as I am here in TN. today. </span>Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-12455418095006032492015-03-01T16:30:00.001-05:002015-03-01T16:30:41.750-05:00Just checking In.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello to the blogging world! I have been away for so long. It all seems new to me now to even post a photo. Did Facebook take over? I'm afraid so. But I was wondering if I had any friends left in the blogging world. If you would happen to see this....leave a comment. The photo is a swinging bridge in Bluff City, TN. (my home town)Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-63864214309489488082013-05-14T15:09:00.001-04:002013-05-14T15:18:48.811-04:00WHEN I'M AN OLD LADY.......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>When I'm an old lady, I'll live with each kid,</strong></div>
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<strong>And bring so much happiness...just as they did.</strong></div>
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<strong>I want to pay back all the joy they've provided.</strong></div>
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<strong>Returning each deed. Oh, they'll be so excited.</strong></div>
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<strong>(When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)</strong></div>
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<strong>I'll write on the wall with reds, whites and blues;</strong></div>
<strong>And I'll bounce on the furniture....wearing my shoes.</strong><br />
<strong>I'll drink from the carton and then leave it out;</strong><br />
<strong>I'll stuff all the toilets and oh, how they'll shout;</strong><br />
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<strong>When they're on the phone and just out of reach,</strong><br />
<strong>I'll get into things like sugar and bleach.</strong><br />
<strong>Oh, they'll snap their fingers and then shake their heads.</strong><br />
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<strong>When they cook dinner and call me to eat,</strong><br />
<strong>I'll not eat my green beans, salad or meat;</strong><br />
<strong>I'll gag on my orka, spill milk on the table,</strong><br />
<strong>And when they get angry....I'll run, if I'm able.</strong><br />
<strong>(When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)</strong><br />
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<strong>I'll sit close to the TV, through the channels I'll click,</strong><br />
<strong>I'll cross both eyes just to see if they stick.</strong><br />
<strong>I'll take off my socks and throw one away,</strong><br />
<strong>And play in the mud 'till the end of the day.</strong><br />
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<strong>And later in bed, I'll lay back and sigh;</strong><br />
<strong>I'll thank God in prayer and then close my eyes.</strong><br />
<strong>My kids will look down with a smile slowly creeping;</strong><br />
<strong>And say with a groan,</strong><br />
<strong>"She's so sweet when she's sleeping."</strong>Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-11230049864190217092013-04-25T11:35:00.001-04:002013-04-25T11:35:10.662-04:00ON THE LIGHTER SIDE.......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>A man was having so much sickness and he had gone to doctor after doctor. None were able to find anything wrong with him. So finally he went to a doctor and the doctor asked him, "so you have good BM" and the man replied, "yes, every morning at 8:20 I have to go , no matter where I am.... at 8:20 I have to go to the bathroom. well the doctor said he couldn't find anything wrong, but he would give him a shot of penicillin. There were three little germs hiding in the man and when they heard the word , it scared them to death. One little germ said, "I'm going up here and hide behind the heart." The second little germ said, 'I'm going to hide behind the liver," and the third little germ said, " you all stick around if you want to, I am taking that 8:20 out of here."</strong></div>
Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-31403898921450998552013-04-15T08:57:00.001-04:002013-04-22T12:55:50.534-04:00JUST SO YOU WILL KNOW........<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-43904711318334758982013-01-10T08:14:00.001-05:002013-01-10T09:25:02.655-05:00DOG TIRED.......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>A few weeks ago an older tired-looking dog wandered into my yard. I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of. He calmly came over to me. I gave him a few pats on the head....he then followed me into my house, slowly walked down the hall and curled up in the corner and fell asleep.. An hour later he went to the door and I let him out. The next day he was back, greeted me in my yard, walked inside and returned to the spot in the hall and again slept for about an hour. This continued off and on for about two weeks Curious, I pinned a note to his collar, "I would like to find out who is the owner of this wonderful dog is and to ask you if you are aware that almost every afternoon your dog comes to my house for a nap."</strong></div>
<strong> The next day he arrived for his nap with a different note pinned to his collar. "He lives in a home with 6 children....2 under the age of 3. He's trying to catch up on his sleep. Can I come with him tomorrow?"</strong>Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-11749079352281099092013-01-05T18:15:00.000-05:002013-01-05T18:17:36.193-05:00MY FUTURE...... What does the future hold? Much of the past, for history has a way of repeating itself. We handled the past and we can do even better in the future, for hindsight can give us little foresight, not specifically, but generally.<br />
The best thing about the future is that it comes upon us by degrees, a day at a time. We can manage that much. <br />
Whatever it holds, my future is mine; be it fair weather, let me bask in the sun; if it be storms, let me bend with the wind.<br />
The future belongs to those who can make adjustments and who are willing to work with God as partners for a better life.Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-1343971013113621492012-11-08T13:54:00.001-05:002012-11-08T14:04:39.127-05:00BILTMORE HOUSE .....ASHEVILLE, NC....MY TRIP<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-47486799552800096782012-11-06T09:54:00.003-05:002012-11-08T13:35:24.658-05:00BILTMORE HOUSE...in ASHEVILLE NCI'm going there tomorrow. Will post pictures later.Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-53771524378581193642012-10-24T14:01:00.001-04:002012-10-24T14:10:20.610-04:00A DAY TRIP TO ROANOKE. VA<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This Trip was with Slater also. Twenty Four people enjoyed the day having lunch at Hotel Roanoke and then the afternoown at the civic center for an arts and craft show. The food was delicious and so many arts and crafts from all over the place. Thanks Roanoke!</div>
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In the lobby.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YohIHcl43G8/UIgsZN7_WDI/AAAAAAAAGJw/qt8kQPQUeuw/s1600/Roanoke+7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" oea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YohIHcl43G8/UIgsZN7_WDI/AAAAAAAAGJw/qt8kQPQUeuw/s320/Roanoke+7.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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Wells Fargo Bank..<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DWabI6nyYmU/UIgr9W1cA_I/AAAAAAAAGJY/dPVj8umh9pw/s1600/Roanoke+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DWabI6nyYmU/UIgr9W1cA_I/AAAAAAAAGJY/dPVj8umh9pw/s320/Roanoke+3.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
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Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-34300068423183307762012-10-20T17:46:00.000-04:002012-10-20T18:05:59.692-04:00SORRY..... I'VE BEEN AWAY!!!!!<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
One of the places I've been is Mt. Airy NC to their Fall Autumn Leaves Festival. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eUqK3IvaWbU/UIMYg6PUkqI/AAAAAAAAGEU/RxTv--r7YsQ/s1600/Mt+Airy+...statue.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eUqK3IvaWbU/UIMYg6PUkqI/AAAAAAAAGEU/RxTv--r7YsQ/s640/Mt+Airy+...statue.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
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Barney...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EckeAFMP834/UIMYujGLg5I/AAAAAAAAGEc/anYz_-OS27A/s1600/Mt+Airy,+Barney.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EckeAFMP834/UIMYujGLg5I/AAAAAAAAGEc/anYz_-OS27A/s640/Mt+Airy,+Barney.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
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Goob....<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S4HmDzSEpwk/UIMY69hpaCI/AAAAAAAAGEk/szln43VMTmg/s1600/Mt.+Airy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S4HmDzSEpwk/UIMY69hpaCI/AAAAAAAAGEk/szln43VMTmg/s320/Mt.+Airy.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
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And sweet little Opie's cany store.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ngggvu3JIe8/UIMZkfKF_DI/AAAAAAAAGE8/AdrLYQd_CSo/s1600/Mt.+Airy...candy+store.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ngggvu3JIe8/UIMZkfKF_DI/AAAAAAAAGE8/AdrLYQd_CSo/s320/Mt.+Airy...candy+store.PNG" width="213" /></a></div>
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Their famous Pork Chop Sandwich at Snappy"s<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-brOguC0t3K8/UIMZ7O55vCI/AAAAAAAAGFM/lVFmLDZ9d7w/s1600/Mt.+Airy+Pork+Chop+Sandwich+at+Snappy's.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-brOguC0t3K8/UIMZ7O55vCI/AAAAAAAAGFM/lVFmLDZ9d7w/s320/Mt.+Airy+Pork+Chop+Sandwich+at+Snappy's.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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Barbeque on the street.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MRZuQ9engwo/UIMaFMhyAMI/AAAAAAAAGFU/_fYrN8Ojv54/s1600/Mt+airy...barbeque.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MRZuQ9engwo/UIMaFMhyAMI/AAAAAAAAGFU/_fYrN8Ojv54/s320/Mt+airy...barbeque.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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On the street...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8o9MAbPb98A/UIMaV2l-hDI/AAAAAAAAGFc/4zXZJMrBxJs/s1600/Mt.+Airy...street.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8o9MAbPb98A/UIMaV2l-hDI/AAAAAAAAGFc/4zXZJMrBxJs/s320/Mt.+Airy...street.PNG" width="213" /></a></div>
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My Shoes.....<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UkEao1aCLGY/UIMaiXT5FWI/AAAAAAAAGFk/znT359Tvslk/s1600/Mt.+Airy...shoes.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UkEao1aCLGY/UIMaiXT5FWI/AAAAAAAAGFk/znT359Tvslk/s320/Mt.+Airy...shoes.JPG" width="320" /></a>In the next day or two, I'll tell you where else I have been....STAY TUNED!!!!</div>
Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-50624648398587681802012-09-03T09:39:00.003-04:002012-09-03T09:39:48.389-04:00MORNING GLORIES IN MY YARD.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Beth...these make me think of you! Most morning glory flowers unravel into full bloom in the early morning. Thus getting their name. The flowers usually start to fade a few hours before the "petals" start showing visable curling. They prefer full sun throughout the day. Some morning glories are night blooming flowers. I imagine they are called "night glories" or maybe "moon glories". Some people don't like them because of their fast growing and twining habit. On the other hand, other people like them because they are excellent vines for creating summer shade on building walls when trellised, thus keeping the building cooler and reducing heating and cooling costs. I like them for their beauty and they make me think of my Mother. She always planted a few seed in the spring around the porch when we were small. What are your feelings on this viney flower?</strong>Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-23067124463612415782012-08-29T17:09:00.002-04:002012-08-29T17:14:01.668-04:00A NEW POST....FINALLY!!!!! MY FAIR ITEMS.....<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Crocheted Baby Hat and Booties. Blue Ribbon</div>
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Knitted Scarf...Red Ribbon ..Second<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zAZyhgf2oF8/UD6CTawCaYI/AAAAAAAAGBg/6mZ8Zytj3ZQ/s1600/Fair...Pink+knitted+sdarf.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fea="true" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zAZyhgf2oF8/UD6CTawCaYI/AAAAAAAAGBg/6mZ8Zytj3ZQ/s320/Fair...Pink+knitted+sdarf.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
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Socks, Knitted..White Ribbon..Third<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fjVnjOYBsnw/UD6CnWPwUbI/AAAAAAAAGBw/gPXgJg_BIdQ/s1600/Socks.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fea="true" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fjVnjOYBsnw/UD6CnWPwUbI/AAAAAAAAGBw/gPXgJg_BIdQ/s400/Socks.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
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Quilt Square...Red Ribbon...Second<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lJdO2DMFLgk/UD6DBRZFs0I/AAAAAAAAGCA/xwnGPX-gja8/s1600/Fair+quilt+square.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fea="true" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lJdO2DMFLgk/UD6DBRZFs0I/AAAAAAAAGCA/xwnGPX-gja8/s400/Fair+quilt+square.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
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Knitted Rainbow Scarf. Red..Second<img border="0" fea="true" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yL4RX-MBHpw/UD6CckF8DAI/AAAAAAAAGBo/91TAYhN1mXg/s400/Fair...Rainbow+scarf.JPG" width="300" /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aItRM_J_X20/UD6CvDn6VHI/AAAAAAAAGB4/ETNqzCEp0kU/s1600/Fair...Purple+knitted+socks.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fea="true" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aItRM_J_X20/UD6CvDn6VHI/AAAAAAAAGB4/ETNqzCEp0kU/s320/Fair...Purple+knitted+socks.JPG" width="240" /></a>Purple knitted socks. no ribbon</div>
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Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-58554192670154328532012-07-25T12:00:00.001-04:002012-07-25T12:00:28.334-04:00MY BUDDIES ON THE SWINGING BRIDGE......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lisa came home to spend the day with me this past Monday. Of course that is Ryan and Lucas and they have a cousin staying at their house for a month. She lives in El Salvador. The month is almost up. She has been a joy to have around. All of them hate to see her go home. Altho she isn't used to the farm life, she adapted really well. Not counting the fact she has been stung twice. One time by a red wasp. Her name is Andrea. This swinging bridge is about two miles below my house.Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-82719238762651823172012-07-10T14:00:00.002-04:002012-07-25T12:03:16.152-04:00M FLOODED YARD.....THIS MORNING<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It rained three inches in about 30 minutes. That's the "biggest" river I have seen in a long time. It happens only when it rains hard and you know how long that has been. (Click twice to enlarge.)</div>
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This looks like a boat out there but it's my satelite dish disassembled.</div>
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My other neighbor's yard<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-36tq69tyMUo/T_xwcSty8jI/AAAAAAAAF_A/xv62xFy-yqg/s1600/Flood..pic+7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img $ca="true" border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-36tq69tyMUo/T_xwcSty8jI/AAAAAAAAF_A/xv62xFy-yqg/s400/Flood..pic+7.JPG" width="400" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wqloy3Bfhho/T_xwu7ZWkEI/AAAAAAAAF_I/Zd19v16blhY/s1600/Flood..pic+8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img $ca="true" border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wqloy3Bfhho/T_xwu7ZWkEI/AAAAAAAAF_I/Zd19v16blhY/s400/Flood..pic+8.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
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This is where it came into my yard from Silver Grove Road.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YqLa6GdnB1c/T_xw-fPffYI/AAAAAAAAF_Q/iYBIJqFOGs4/s1600/Flood..pic+9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img $ca="true" border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YqLa6GdnB1c/T_xw-fPffYI/AAAAAAAAF_Q/iYBIJqFOGs4/s400/Flood..pic+9.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
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God knew we needed a rain and He sent us a good one.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IKO4Xhe2U3s/T_xxUePZEZI/AAAAAAAAF_Y/RKvjhyZcAFk/s1600/Flood+..pic+10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img $ca="true" border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IKO4Xhe2U3s/T_xxUePZEZI/AAAAAAAAF_Y/RKvjhyZcAFk/s400/Flood+..pic+10.JPG" width="400" /></a>Thank you Lord!</div>Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-25096390249398038432012-07-07T17:23:00.001-04:002012-07-07T17:24:16.937-04:00MY DINNER......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's watermelon time in Tennessee. Isn't he cute? Beth, I thought of you when I did this. It's really hot outside again today. The weather people were calling for 98. I haven't have the news on, but it sure feels like an oven out there. Hope everyone is staying cool!!!! Eat some watermelon!</span>Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-83137814120418454712012-07-06T10:21:00.002-04:002012-07-06T10:21:27.761-04:00FRONT DOOR.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I painted my front door yesterday. That's a "Winter Angel" hanging there, but I like the look of the snow flakes. What do you think?</span>Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-32533655982279604492012-07-04T11:09:00.002-04:002012-07-04T11:11:20.154-04:00HAPPY 4TH of JULY......<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">LIBERTY IS THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE.....FREEDOM IS THE RESULT OF THE RIGHT CHOICE. LET'S PRAY WE MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE!</span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wzjqkxEy6pQ/T-9bM1xzhjI/AAAAAAAAF7Q/Qld9z81dGWM/s1600/snow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wzjqkxEy6pQ/T-9bM1xzhjI/AAAAAAAAF7Q/Qld9z81dGWM/s640/snow.jpg" vca="true" width="640" /></a>Think Snow..... It was 102 here in East TN. yesterday. I haven't been outside today so I don't know how it is out there. Hope everyone is staying COOL. Last winter I said I wasn't going to complain......I'm trying my best to stay cool and collected!</div>Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-6894710937482954172012-06-16T21:19:00.001-04:002012-06-16T21:19:24.418-04:00Climbing Cucumbers/////<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Here's the cucumbers starting to vine up the teepee made from bamboo. They are doing good so far. Soon I will have to add more string. the teepee is about 12 foot tall. The last time I did this, I had to have a ladder to pick them.</span></strong>Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-78749771407497668802012-06-12T11:08:00.003-04:002012-06-12T11:35:39.446-04:00MORE BEACH PICTURES FROM THE OUTER BANKS, NC. JUNE, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">This is the house where we stayed. It was huge with three floors. There was around 30 people in the church group. Click on any picture to enlarge.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">This is the yard facing the ocean.</span></strong><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H557G2E6qYc/T9dbBA4qvAI/AAAAAAAAF4I/t-xqYQLujzs/s1600/Beach+Back+Yard.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fba="true" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H557G2E6qYc/T9dbBA4qvAI/AAAAAAAAF4I/t-xqYQLujzs/s400/Beach+Back+Yard.JPG" width="297" /></a><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Here we are..all of us!</span></strong><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6YniYG7ydvs/T9dbqVlr8CI/AAAAAAAAF4Q/EYYJSKpoCv4/s1600/Beach...Group....Best.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fba="true" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6YniYG7ydvs/T9dbqVlr8CI/AAAAAAAAF4Q/EYYJSKpoCv4/s400/Beach...Group....Best.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">ME..</span></strong><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--6UfXKIA2bM/T9ddVOsbnDI/AAAAAAAAF4Y/tiZzGyHvGug/s1600/Beach...ME.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fba="true" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--6UfXKIA2bM/T9ddVOsbnDI/AAAAAAAAF4Y/tiZzGyHvGug/s400/Beach...ME.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">My Feet....</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Lucas and Me.....</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Ryan, Me and Gary.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Storm...on the way home, in Ashville, NC</span></strong><br />
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</div>Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-10020028622746481882012-06-06T16:03:00.001-04:002012-06-06T16:03:53.398-04:00BACK HOME FROM THE OUTER BANKS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">We are home and all is well. We didn't get to stay as long as we wanted, but it was fine. Everybody had a good time. Ryan and Lucas went home yesterday. I took them and spent the night and came back today. The weather at the beach was perfect, but the day after we left there, it rained six inches. When I get "caught up" a little, I will post some more pictures. Hope everyone is have a splendid week.</span></strong>Clara....in TNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14706138.post-85672685979032158932012-05-19T14:53:00.001-04:002012-05-23T09:19:13.670-04:00HELLO EVERYBODY......<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I've been working extremely hard this week. My floor is almost up and ready for a new floor. That will happen after I go to the Outer Banks next week. I need a vacation. A group from my son's church will be there and I was invited.....along with Ryan and Lucas. We are all very excited to feel that cool ocean water on our feet. After painting my dining room a pale yellow, I knew my blue dishes would not look good in my hutch. I gathered all my cut glass and put it in my hutch. After I had it all arranged, I decided to add some lights because you couldn't see the glass. So that took a while, and below is the results. Click to make larger. </span></div>
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