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Good evening!  I had a good day judging today, and also shopped for some of the things we need for Beth's party.  Darrel taught a Scuba class, was still in the water when I got back to town.  I was hot and tired, and boy, the water looked so inviting..........but I didn't get in, had to get home and unload the car and check on Beth. 

Thank you to:  Papa John, Marilyn, Etta Sue and Jane..........your cards for Beth have arrived!!!  I'm getting excited about her birthday.  This will be one she will never forget!

GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY, CAROL!!!

Anthony, where are you???

I am quite tired, so this will be short.  As someone said "if you don't have something to say, then don't say it!"   See y'all tomorrow!

It's absolutely wonderful to return home here to CP - to read all of yesterdays postings and to catch up on today's.

Let's see - Pat, a bunch of Tennesseans volunteered (I believe to help Andrew Jackson) fight a war, so that's how the entire state of Tennessee is nicknamed the Volunteer State.

Skief, when you come to see Papa John, you'll probably see me, too, since I also live in Nashville.

There were so many good posts, I'm afraid to try to mention them all by name.

But, y'all know I'm mighty thankful to be in this family of believers. Hugs to ALL my sisters and brothers.

Ruth Ann

Sonja ~ Groundhogs are different from Prairie Dogs...are you thinking they are the same?  I saw lots of Prairie Dogs at Devils Tower Monument.  That is still an awesome place to me.

JudyB ~ Great reading.  And sad, but true!  Hi Judy.....we miss you!!!!!

Chris ~ Beautiful story about the Dragonfly!!!! 

I am tired.  I mow the yard.  Showered.  Fixed a quck lunch for Jerry and I.  I drove to Greenfield to the reunion.  Met a lot of NEW cousins!  Most of them knew me but didn't know we were cousins.  Some I didn't know so I now have some new relatives and friends.  I came back home and then Jerry and I went to the Fish Fry.  I am so stuffed I think I am developing gills!  But it sure was good!!!

My eyes are tired and ready to go to bed and get some zzzzzzzz's! 

SKIEF, back in 1945 I was stationed in the Navy in Millington near Memphis.  Many times going home to Dickson I would pass through Milan.  When you come back are in Nashville we will have to get together for lunch and Ruth Ann who lives here can join us.

From 50States.com I found this, “Tennessee has had several nicknames, but the most popular is “The Volunteer State.” The nickname originated during the War of 1812, in which the volunteer soldiers from Tennessee, serving under Gen. Andrew Jackson, displayed marked valor in the Battle of New Orleans.” 

During the War of 1812 Francis Scott Key wrote The Star Spangle Banner.  From infoplease.com I found this:  “On Sept. 13, 1814, Francis Scott Key visited the British fleet in Chesapeake Bay to secure the release of Dr. William Beanes, who had been captured after the burning of Washington, DC. The release was secured, but Key was detained on ship overnight during the shelling of Fort McHenry, one of the forts defending Baltimore. In the morning, he was so delighted to see the American flag still flying over the fort that he began a poem to commemorate the occasion. First published under the title “Defense of Fort M'Henry,” the poem soon attained wide popularity as sung to the tune “To Anacreon in Heaven.” The origin of this tune is obscure, but it may have been written by John Stafford Smith, a British composer born in 1750. “The Star-Spangled Banner” was officially made the national anthem by Congress in 1931, although it already had been adopted as such by the army and the navy.”

Enough history.  It is good to see everyone today.  Have a good Lord’s Day tomorrow.

Acts 20:7  On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Paul spoke to the people and, because he intended to leave the next day, kept on talking until midnight.
(NIV)

--- Papa John          <)))><<   
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That's so good to read that you had a good time at the reunion, Etta Sue!

Lovely graphics in here tonight for Zeebers!  Zee, we want you to feel really welcome here in our little group.

Nice little thoughts from both of you, Chris and Judy!  Thanks for that.

HAHAHA  Thanks Ruth Ann for the further information on the "Vols"! 

Janet, is this a surprise party for Beth?  Or does she know about it?  Is her friend John coming from NY?

It was so nice to see Stephen on the site today and of course, one of our newest members, Carol from England.   Thanks so much, Jenny, for inviting your dear friend.

Well, it's time for me to have a cup of tea.

I'll be back though.

That's terrific to read even more history of your state, Papa John.  Thanks for that.  I pray you'll have a wonderful day tomorrow in your place of worship.

Stopped in say hello:

It has been a such a beautiful day today just the right amount of sun.

Looking forward to seeing ya all tomorrow.

Ruth

Thought I would stop in to say hi while cleaning the house up.

We got the upstairs completely empty and ready to put a bed in there and have the girl's closet organized again. 

We decided to make the downstairs the portrait studio.  So we have to tear out a closet wall and make 2 rooms into one long room.  I am excited.

I better get before Mike wonders where I am.

Hi, it is late but I have been outside most of the day.   One hydrangea was dying so I took it back and got another one free of charge.  I also replaced a vibernum for a Rose of Sharon bush.  It looks good because the flowers look like little carnations.  Can hardly wait to see it in full bloom. 

My friend Sandra from Brazil is going back tomorrow.  She decided to go back and start again with immigration and hopefully she can come back soon.

Judy, love your post.   It is so true, the devil keeps us busy and stressed so much we don't lean on the Father.  Trying to lean more and trust Him more. 

Hi Pat, hope you are doing good.   God Bless

Love Ruthie

Hi!
I had a very busy day..The girls did a good job with t he fashion show-Courtney our 11 year old won one of the bigger prizes..she got some school supplies and won a 11 dollar gift certificate for a local hair salon so, i used it to cut whitneys hair since Courtney just had her hair done. Then when we got home we had a big surprise that the kids have been trying to accomplish for about 8 months-one of their birds laid an egg-so they are all excited and looking forward to the days ahead lol-we decided to video each day and turn it into a science project for school..so thats what we are doing-we will be researching it too.
Anyway they are so excited its cute-Dear Husband said so much for not having anymore birds lol.
Im very tired-its been a busy day..
Blessings
Rachelle

Time to lock the door.

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