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I am updating post with several new Large, original size pictures, so my blog will be out of wack for this post, as I do not want to increase blog size, thank you for putting up with this :-)<br />
This Chinese Archaic Ritual Bronze Vessel has been in my family for many years and I am hoping by putting it on my blog that someone will be able to help me. I am looking for anyone to point me in the direction of an <b>Asian Art Appraiser</b>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">14th Century Ming ?</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tall narrow neck and flaring foot</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">20 inches tall</td></tr>
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As I am seeking a <b>Certified Appraisal Report</b>. Any information on such an individual will be very appreciated. We have made a few contacts in the past, which I have listed below. The purpose in this search is we would like to eventually sell this piece.</div>
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In January 2000, photos were sent to <b><a href="http://www.imamuseum.org/" target="_blank">Indianapolis Museum of Art</a> </b>and Mr. James Robinson, Curator Asian Art felt it could date from the late 14th century/Ming dynasty 1368-1644. He states it has more restraint than most later examples from the Qing dynasty 1644-1911.</div>
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October of 1999 we received a Retail Replacement Value for Insurance coverage, <b>not a Certified Appraisal Report </b>from <b><a href="http://www.blackardandgeiger.net/index2.html" target="_blank">Blackard and Geiger, Ltd</a></b>. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is my first time for a Throw Back Thursday post. And I would like to share a picture of myself in the groovy leaf headband and necklace make by the daisy chain method! I was a true flower child. My younger sister Lisa, is on the right, she was such a tomboy, note her wearing pants! (it was Summer)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The two Afghan Hounds were my <b>Cool</b> Uncle Fred's he was visiting us from Indianapolis in his green, Dodge "<b>Super Bee</b>"! My Uncle Fred passed away December 2013.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The target on the tree, was my oldest and only brother Dwight's... he loved BB guns, Dwight passed away 4 years ago this January.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pup by the trees trunk is one of our Cocker Spaniels, His name was Dane we had 3 when we were growing up. They were some of the best dogs ever.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Philadelphia activist Anna Jarvis (1864-1948) came up with the idea for “Mother’s Day” at the beginning of the 20th century as a tribute to her mother. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On May 10, 1908, in what is considered the first Mother’s Day celebration, she sent 500 carnations to Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, her mother’s church in Grafton, W.Va. (now a National Historic Landmark since 1992). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The event received an enormously positive response, and after extensive lobbying and letter-writing efforts, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation on May 9, 1914, declaring the second Sunday of May “a public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country.” </span><br />
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As you can see I used the Corner to Corner method or C2C. I am new to crochet so I love learning and I find that <a href="https://youtu.be/X8bMcF26f_E" target="_blank">YouTube/Learn to Crochet Video Series</a> is a wonderful tool!<br />
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The Stocking</h3>
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<li>The stocking is anticipated to be recorded in the World’s Guinness World Records.</li>
<li>Be part of history by participating.</li>
<li>They need about 3,000 – 4,000 squares to make this happen.</li>
<li>Your square can be unique and in any color design that suits you. Choose something that means something to you or your family.</li>
<li>The purpose of the stocking is to raise awareness of children in need recognized by the Children of Fallen Patriots® Foundation.</li>
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Squares 36″</h3>
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<li>Your square must be 36″ x 36″ Square.</li>
<li>The design is up to you but <a href="http://thecrochetcrowd.com/category/resource/yarnspirations/" title="Yarnspirations">Yarnspirations</a> does have some designs to consider.</li>
<li>Yarnspirations.com is asking you use the Caron United Yarn so that the yarn purchases build the Scholarship Funds.</li>
<li>Be mindful that your square will be used afterwards and given to
someone in need. Be creative but also think about the person who will
own your square afters.</li>
<li>These squares make the ideal baby blanket.</li>
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"Stitch For The Stocking Challenge"</h1>
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Enter for a chance to win big and join <a href="http://www.yarnspirations.com/stitch-for-the-stocking" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Yarnspirations.com</span> </a>and stitchers
around the world as we knit and crochet 3 ft. x 3 ft. blanket squares to
be joined together to create the biggest stocking ever using <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.yarnspirations.com/caronunited" target="_blank">Caron United yarn </a></span>to support <a href="http://fallenpatriots.org/press-center/press-releases/caron-united-yarn-to-benefit-children-of-fallen-patriots-foundation/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Children of Fallen Patriots</span></a>.<br />
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We’re attempting to make the World’s Biggest Stocking in Caron United
yarn to support the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, a
non-profit organization that provides college educations to military
kids who have lost a parent in the line of duty.<br />
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<b>A: </b>Follow the below steps to enter:<br />
<b>Sign up:</b> at <a href="http://www.yarnspirations.com/stitch-for-the-stocking"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.yarnspirations.com/stitch-for-the-stocking</span></a><br />
<b>Stitch:</b> Knit or crochet a 3′ x 3′ square.<br />
<b>Submit:</b> Each square you send = another chance to win<br />
<b>Support:</b> Children of Fallen Patriots Foundations by using Caron United for your piece of the stocking<br />
Receive 25% off of your purchase of Caron United when you sign up!<br />
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Q: Where do I send my finished blanket(s) and submission form?</h1>
<b>A:</b> Send your finished 3′ x 3′ blanket squares to:<br />
<b>Caron United – World’s Biggest Stocking Project</b><br />
1481 West 2nd Street<br />
Washington, NC 27889-4157<br />
<b>Canadian? </b>Please send finished 3′ x 3′ squares to the below address:<br />
<b>Caron United – World’s Biggest Stocking Project</b><br />
1700 Basset Ave.<br />
Listowel, ON<br />
N4W 0B1<br />
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<b>A:</b> The submission form name be found<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.yarnspirations.com/skin/frontend/rwd/yarnspiration/pdf/stitchforthestocking-form.pdf"> here</a></span>.</span> This form must be filled out and submitted with your blanket for the entry to be valid.<br />
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<b>A:</b> Share your square by using the hashtag<span style="color: blue;"> #WorldsBiggestStocking</span><br />
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Q: What can I win?</h1>
<b>A: </b>We will be randomly selection one winner to receive a grand prize of $5000 US in the form of a check.<br />
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Q: How will the winner be chosen?</h1>
<b>A: </b>A winner will be chosen by random draw.<br />
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Q:Does each blanket square count as a new entry?</h1>
<b>A:</b> Yes. For every blanket square you send in, a new
entry will be added to the contest. The more blankets you send in, the
more entries you get. You must note the number the number of blankets
you are submitting on your submission form.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: maroon; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Are you getting as excited as I am thinking about the first warm, sweet, juicy, ripe tomato of the year? We have always grown tomatoes. The last three years tho, not as many plants as my husband and I are now living in an apartment. I do miss bringing out my big canner and all the glass jars to preserve the years bounty.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: maroon; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"> My favorite to plant every year is the <b><span style="color: red;">Sweet 100</span>...</b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">Cherry-type tomatoes do very well in sunny patio containers. Be sure to offer plenty of light, and monitor moisture; plants
in containers can dry out faster than those planted in the ground. Next must have is the heirloom <b><span style="color: red;">Brandywine</span>...</b> (this was my Dads' favorite) it is one of
the most popular and best-tasting heirloom tomatoes. The very vigorous
plants bear large-lobed, beefsteak-shaped fruit that are perfect for
slicing. The thin-skinned, pinkish-red tomatoes are flavorful, but do not
have the acidic taste of others. Then of course, I had to purchase some <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Bush Cucumbers</b></span> they do very well in containers for small spaces.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">These are my<b> MUST</b> haves. I purchased them before the stores in my area ran out, last year not one <span style="color: red;"><b>Brandywine</b></span> plant could be found! We had to settle for <b>German Johnsons</b> no comparison to the <span style="color: red;"><b>Brandywine!</b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I can't wait to put them up in there big boy pots, I live in Missouri so I am waiting till May 1st and the race is on to see who gets the FIRST tomato closest to the July 4th holiday. In my little town, you should see the spies lurking over fences and peeking around your back porches to see if yours are doing better than anyone else! :-) Do you have a favorite or a must have you plant every single year? </span></span></div>
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</script>I so enjoyed the Easter Holiday, that I have<b> been sick for 8 DAYS</b>, with the many ups and downs as the family members tried juggling schedules for work, school and life in general, I was beginning to think my 2 week notice of the 4 day <b>"Easter Event" </b>that was to take place here and at my Mothers was going to <b>drive me insane</b>!<br />
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And when I say, <b>"EVENT"</b> I am referring to our Daughter and Son-in-Law and 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 1 grandson-in-law, 1 girlfriend of one of my grandsons (I just kept saying to myself, "That is 11 bodies"!!) Our 5 grandchildren are not babies anymore. And one is bringing his girlfriend, and another granddaughter (<b>14 years old!</b>) is mad, because she is not allowed to bring her boyfriend to Grandma's! Oh, Man!! There is not enough money in the world that you could pay me, to try and raise a teenager in these days of instant and now gratification. (I hear you, some of it is the parents fault, but....!)<br />
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If it were not for my Mom, I would not have made it through the 4 day <u><b>"EVENT"!</b></u> Mom is my rock. When I grow up, I want to be just like her! Yep, I'm a Great Grandma and guess that ain't a happening anytime soon...<br />
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All the shopping, cleaning, toilet scrubbing, dog baths, blanket washing, window washing and on and on, did nothing but put me in a <b>tizzy</b> and set me up for a fantastic <b>cold/allergy mess, </b>that<b> </b>I have not had in at least 7 years... <span style="font-size: small;">The bright side, I'm done with my <b>Spring Cleaning! AND.........</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b>I finally got to <b>hold and meet my 2 month old Twin Great Granddaughters!!</b></span></div>
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<b>Here is my Mom with her 1st Great Great Grandchildren!</b></div>
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I know everyone handles stress and family situations differently, I am not good at all with any of it, hence, that maybe the reason, I only had one child! I still want to believe in Leave it to Beaver families, but it is a lie! There is no such thing as a perfect family and I ain't Martha Stewart, (But I did pull off a pretty damn good ham and mashed potatoes and green bean casserole.) All in all we had a good time and good food and many good laughs and some cries, so that covers just about what all family holidays are about, Don't you think? Want to share any of your Holiday Horrors? I am linking up here for my first time, join in!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08601329073025472804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883715775517884414.post-43434511859552642612015-03-30T15:41:00.001-05:002015-03-31T06:00:39.985-05:00Twin Treats<div class="font_8">
These are the first little pieces I have ever made, other than toys for our West Highland White Terrier girls, Betty Boo and Candy
Corn. (Yep, they were born on Halloween.) The picture of them below was 8 years ago, they will be NINE years old this year my how the time has flown.</div>
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I am most happy with it, and the second blankie pattern I used was from the following blog link</div>
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am very pleased with the way my 1st attempts turned out! The little hats were made from basic Double crochet newborn hat patterns and 3 month pattern that are plentiful on the internet. I also downloaded the sweet little tags from<span style="color: blue;"><b> <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/WithoutASwing/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span> </b></span></div>
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Do you have any special traditions you carry on from your childhood for the Holiday? Join in on the link parties below.<br />
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Is currently a WIP (Work in Progress)...<br />
I had a whole big post planned for today, then blank, nothing, blocked, brain freeze? So, the whole thing wound up a hot mess.
Instead of that, I give you this picture of my C2C (Corner to Corner) in progress. It is my more, than I could ever hoped for in crochet
happiness! See it below, and know these are the moments I love, learning crochet!<br />
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The wonderful creative people you are able to learn from, and they give so freely of their time and skills. I must of watched this video 20 times before I felt I could even attempt a single stitch. The video I followed is <b><a href="https://youtu.be/sNrS4s5C8vc" target="_blank">C2C Tutorial</a></b> and Thank you Mikey of <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Crochet-Crowd/116482731742088" target="_blank">The Crochet Crowd</a> </b>for all your fun tips!<br />
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I am excited to share my first link party today as well!<b> </b>And linking up here also! <b><a href="http://www.lucyblossomcrafts.co.uk/blog/handmade-monday-10">http://www.lucyblossomcrafts.co.uk/blog/handmade-monday-10</a></b><br />
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Wishing you all good luck. What are your plans for the weekend? I am working on my first C2C project.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08601329073025472804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883715775517884414.post-55565904262607429912015-03-12T12:07:00.000-05:002015-03-26T18:25:59.366-05:00It's Official....I am now a Great Grandma of Twin Girls!!
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Today I am thankful for so many things.
If I have to choose just one today, it would be, that my dad is back home with my mom after a 53 day stay in the hospital.
They were able to be together for their 53rd Wedding Anniversary on Monday, March 3rd 2014 at home. </div>
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So today, I ask you, what are you most thankful for today? </div>
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I linked up my post at http://morningcoffeeconfessions.blogspot.ca/2014/03/today-i-am-thankful-1.html</div>
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First Baby Owl block DONE.</div>
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Just learning this method. I found the directions for this block easy, (I have a hard time with patterns) I usually make them a couple of times and then write the patten in a way I can understand it.<br />
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I have done 5 more blocks. I find it easier to make the blocks first, then go back to add the eyes and beak. <br />
I made a total of 6 blocks so I can get my finished blocks at the correct size of 4 inches. I have not decided on the colors I will use either. I did use the suggested hook size of 4.25 mm and worsted weight yarn.<br />
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I will update my progress and when I finally make a decision on my colors. Still have a long way to go in order to complete the little blanket. That is why I am listing it under the tab <b>W</b>ork<b> I</b>n <b>P</b>rogress. I tend to get bored easily working on one thing at a time and skip around doing different items.<br />
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Owls seem to be really "in" right now, they were back in the 1970's as well. It's true what they say, "What's old is New again!"<br />
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This is my first place I am an affiliate for and I am <b>super excited</b>! The store is called<b> Oddity Store Home and Deco Accents</b>. In keeping with the Owl theme, I thought I would post a link here for you to stop in and check out the super cute items they have.<br />
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Click the link above to go to my little store! </div>
These are just the Sweetest! They would be perfect in many applications, flower vases, wreaths, outdoors to greet visitors at your doorstep as well. They just sing SPRING!<br />
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Item Name: Owl Picks 18" Item #:00697 Price/ea: $2.29<br />
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What do you have planned for Spring this year? </div>
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I decided to make them into book markers! Instead of working the ends in I left them attached (great time saver) making them easy to mark your page. I am dropping them off at the library today. I hope someone will just pick one up and use it. Would also be cute tied around a pony tail!<br />
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Here are of few of the hearts in some of my cookbooks.<br />
This is the pattern I used, it is very easy and you can do one in under 5 minutes!<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Crocheted Heart Pattern</span><br />
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Size D crochet hook<br />
Size 3 crochet thread or embroidery floss<br />
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All stitches worked into the first chain.<br />
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Ch 4. Work 3 tr (triple crochet) into first ch, 3 dc, ch 1, 1 tr, ch 1, 3 dc, 3 tr. Ch 3, sl st into center and fasten off.<br />
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I think it is a wonderful idea to craft a heart of some fashion and pass it on to someone else. Have you ever done a Random Act of Kindness?<script type="text/javascript">
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<br />This is Haylee the 1st day we brought here home with us. She seemed to smile the entire day long. She had never touched her paws on grass before! She was a warm and happy girl once she knew she was going to be able to do and have our attention 24/7. Her first checkup it was discovered she had Acute Congestive Heart Failure. We were just sick. After all she had been thru and now this. We could not have her spayed as her little heart could not take it. We spoiled her rotten. I sewed Halloween outfits for her, a Westie Witch of course, and she WON in a local competition!<br />
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Her Potty training took almost 9 months! Something she had never had to learn before. She mastered it!<br />
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Her favorite thing to eat was PIZZA! We did not deny her. I know it is bad, but.... you see, we did not know how long this little gift would be with us.<br />
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And what a gift she was. I was able to connect with other Westie Lovers and Westie Rescues as well. I had never owned a "small" dog. I have had Labs and Shepherds.<br />
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There is such a great need for placing Rescued Animals, and I hope if just one person changes their mind about buying from a pet store or back yard breeder from reading about our Haylee, and her short life she will have made a difference to not only my family put many others.<br />
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She passed in my arms 5 years later barely able to walk and just 8 little teeth left. She let out a little cry that sounded like she said, "Momma, Momma!"<br />
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We have had many wonderful Westies since and have 2 now named Betty Boo and Candy Corn, they are sisters and were born on Halloween and are our latest little gifts. This picture is when they were 16 weeks old.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I have often wondered where the idea of Valentines Day came from. I did a bit of poking around and this is the best explanation I could find. More cards below. Enjoy.</span></span><br />
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<b><span class="mw-headline" id="Chaucer.27s_love_birds">Chaucer's love birds</span></b><br />
Jack B. Oruch writes that the first recorded association of Valentine's Day with romantic love is in <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parlement_of_Foules" title="Parlement of Foules">Parlement of Foules</a></i> (1382) by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_Chaucer" title="Geoffrey Chaucer">Geoffrey Chaucer</a>.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-oruch_21-5"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day#cite_note-oruch-21">[21]</a></sup> Chaucer wrote:<br />
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<i>For this was on seynt Volantynys day</i><br />
<i>Whan euery bryd comyth there to chese his make</i>.</blockquote>
["For this was on Saint Valentine's Day, when every bird cometh there to choose his mate."]<br />
This poem was written to honor the first anniversary of the engagement of King <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_II_of_England" title="Richard II of England">Richard II of England</a> to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_of_Bohemia" title="Anne of Bohemia">Anne of Bohemia</a>.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ansgar2001_39-0"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day#cite_note-ansgar2001-39">[37]</a></sup> A treaty providing for a marriage was signed on May 2, 1381.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-40"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day#cite_note-40">[38]</a></sup> (When they were married eight months later, they were each only 15 years old).<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I hope you find it as interesting as I did. These cute little 1950's Valentine Cards are some my mother collected over the years and some belonged to my Aunt "Dottie" Jean when she was a teacher in the late 1940's and early1950's, she has since passed. I hope you find them as cute as I do.</span></span><br />
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A warm bowl of healthy veggies and lean pork steaks cubed and cooked up tender in a nice Verde (Green Sauce) with a sweet corn stick for dipping. And all for under $10.00!<br />
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I cubed 2 very large pork steaks patted dry, coated with seasoned flour, I used (Mrs. Dash & Black Pepper and dried cumin), then place a single layer in hot oil in your pan and brown lightly, remove pieces to paper toweling too drain fat while you brown the rest of your meat. After all pieces are browned use a paper towel to wipe your skillet or Dutch Oven out.<br />
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Wash and dice 4 potatoes, 2 ribs of celery, 3 carrots and 1 white or yellow onion. You can add more or less of any veggie of course that you and your family prefers.<br />
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Now it is as easy as adding your browned meat and veggies to your pan, and 1 large can 28 oz.any<br />
brand, I use Las Palmas Green Chile Enchilada Sauce. Add 2 full cans of water and stir gently to mix. You can cook on your stove or even you crock-pot but, I prefer to place in the oven at 350 degrees for 90 minutes. Because I will be using my oven for the Corn Sticks, the oven is hot and ready. And my mom and my grandmother slow roasted their stews this way.<br />
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Done! Can't you just taste it? I always add a bit of dried cumin when it comes out, it smells wonderful!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Who does not love Jiffy Corn Bread mix for a quick little bread? One little box yields 7 sweet little sticks you can of course use muffin tins or an 8x8 square pan. I always add a pinch or two of sugar to the mix. When I cook cornbread etc. from scratch I like it Sweet. </span><br />
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<b>This is my wonderful 4 in 1 Cast Iron Dutch Oven given to me by my Mom many years ago. It has served many well. I just love it. It has a hinged removable lid.</b><br />
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<b>And I think everyone has a Corn Stick pan, (mostly hanging on the wall, use it!) they make the crispiest little ears. Always get them good and hot before you put your batter in! No stickin' then!</b><br />
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