tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88569476546219562582024-03-05T03:40:36.455-08:00WESTERN GIFTSBlog to family and friends to support family togetherness and love.Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-75696859409410270702018-12-04T13:04:00.000-08:002018-12-04T13:04:43.815-08:00DECEMBER 2018<br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">2018 has been a very interesting year!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>For those of you who have not kept up with
me, let me give you a brief overview.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>For those of you who have, this is just a reminder…please, don’t get
bored!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">I spent last Christmas with Loren, Jen and family.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Had a marvelous time! Other than the holidays
which are always special I really enjoyed going to some swim meets with
Laine.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>He was swimming for Cascade High
and as a freshman did an excellent job.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Next, I
traveled to Junction City and spent several months with Lenny and Vickie!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It was there that I started working on
genealogy!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>That has become my passion
for the year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">In April I traveled to Heber City, Utah, and spent the
next 5 months with Lonnie and Lori.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Three
of their 4 live close by so I had time with grandchildren and great
grandchildren.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>That is always a
thrill.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Luke, Lonnie’s # 2 son, has the
four oldest Utah greats.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Which means
that I went to football, basketball and musical programs!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>All those things that kept me so busy when my
5 were growing up…you know, those things that you wonder if you will ever
survive!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>And now I realize just how much
I miss all those activities and really enjoyed them!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Funny how that happens!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">I survived the hot Utah weather much better than I
expected and September found me back in Oregon.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>I am currently in Junction City with Lenny and Vickie.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I decided to do a genealogical project for my
boys and siblings for Christmas.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I have
compiled a notebook on the Leeper family from 1296 to 1997.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It has been a journey that I really
enjoyed.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">This was the Magnusson year for Thanksgiving and
Christmas will be with the other side of the family.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>So, I needed to get my Christmas shopping
done by Thanksgiving.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>What a stretch!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>But I made it!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>We had a wonderful Thanksgiving as we
gathered at Lenny and Vickie’s home.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>There were 24 of us!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>As you can
tell, not everybody made it…maybe next time!<span style="margin: 0px;">
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">The Thanksgiving weekend was really thrilling!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Lonnie and Lori came from Utah and there were
9 of us that traveled to Klamath Falls, Oregon to help my brother Terry
celebrate his 80<sup>th</sup> birthday.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>What a joyous occasion to visit with friends and family that I had not
seen in way too long!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Another year is ending.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I am doing well for an 82-year-old great
grandmother of 24 with 4 more on the way.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>I do hope everyone is keeping a journal, so we can move this family into
the 21<sup>st</sup> Century and beyond with lots of interesting stories! Who is
the family recorder?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">I am not sure where I will be spending Christmas.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Lander (Loren and Jan’s # 1 son) will be
returning from his mission to North Carolina on December 19<sup>th</sup>; so, I
will be here!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Probably curled up with
warm memories and thoughtful reflections on the true meaning of Christmas!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I love the Savior and am so grateful He came
to earth!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Merry Christmas to all!</span></div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-37458456686396444892018-02-21T11:09:00.002-08:002018-02-21T11:09:59.797-08:00<b>I think it goes without saying that keeping a blog going is like dieting for me. Catch as catch can OR real committed one day and totally out of it the next!</b><br />
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<b>My weight has stayed the same over the past few months. Don't ask me how or why as I totally porked out over the holidays. Spent Christmas with Loren, Jen and Laine. Lots and Lots of Goodies!!!</b><br />
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<b>Just a quick catch up on my health. I forget who I have told what to and at this stage of the game I feel it best if my family knew what was going on with me! (If it's not your thing...quit reading!) </b><br />
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<b>I had my semi-annual appointment with my Pulmonologist and everything is A OK!! Still on the same med's and everything is doing good!</b><br />
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<b>Haven't gotten into my regular Doctor yet for my annual physical. So, will have to report on that next time.</b><br />
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<b>Was having trouble with the middle toe on my right foot. Finally went to a Podiatrist and learned that I have the starting of "Hammer Toe". My mind says it's like arthritis of the toes but the good doctor says that toes don't get arthritis! Hmmm! So the doctor has me wearing this little pad under my toes.....wonder of wonders....no more pain!!! Only problem is I can no longer go without shoes and socks!!! Darn! My shoes will wear out twice as fast!</b><br />
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<b>Terry has given us a scare with potential heart problems. I understand that he has been referred to a pulmonologist. Sounds like he may be plagued with the family curse! Send out a prayer or two! </b><br />
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<b>Hope this finds all of you happy, healthy and wise!</b><br />
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<b>L&H's</b><br />
<b>Mom aka Grandma Gail</b>Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-42365692576674194522018-02-21T10:34:00.000-08:002018-02-21T11:22:34.790-08:00monthly letterWell, I have been back in Oregon since December! Am currently in Junction City with Lenny and Vickie! I am working on family Genealogy and found this poem, which I am going to send as it is totally describing me these days. Will fill in more on the "Diet" page for those who really want to know! L&H's<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">I Can’t Remember</span></u></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Though I’m
getting more forgetful</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">And mixed up
in the head.</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">I got used
to my arthritis,</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">To my
dentures I’m resigned.</span></b></div>
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<div align="center" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">I can manage
my bifocals,</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">But God I
miss my mind.</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;"></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">For sometimes
I can’t remember</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">when I stand
at the foot of the stairs</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">If I must go
up for something </span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
o<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">r have I
just come down from there.</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">And before
the fridge I so often,</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">my poor mind
is filled with doubt,</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Have I just
put food away, or</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
h<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">ave I come
to take some out.</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">And there’s
time when it is dark</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
w<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">ith my
nightcap on my head,</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">I don’t know
if I’m retiring, or</span></b></div>
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<b>j<span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">ust getting
out of bed.</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">So, if it’s
my turn to write you, </span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
th<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">ere’s no
need for getting sore,</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">I may think
that I have written </span></b></div>
<div align="center" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">and don’t
want to be a bore.</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">So, remember
that I love you,</span></b></div>
<div align="center" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">and wish
that you were near.</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">But now it’s
nearly mail time</span></b></div>
<div align="center" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">
s<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">o must say
goodbye dear.</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">There I
stand beside the mail box,</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">with a face
so very red.</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Instead of
mailing you my letter,</span></b></div>
<div align="center" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">I had opened
it instead!</span></b></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-35906956909880328732018-02-21T10:16:00.001-08:002018-02-21T10:16:20.562-08:00Beautiful Sunday morning, October 15th, 2017<br />
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Today I have the pleasure of attending Church with Luke and family. It is the Primary program and Ruby and Annie are both participating! If it is Primary program day wherever you are this Sunday, I will be thinking of you and wishing all my little ones a spectacular experience!<br />
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I have been here in Heber City, Utah since the 29th of August. It is great to spend time with Lonnie and Lori. Lori is teaching in Cedar City this year so is only home on week-ends. That means I get to watch the Game Show channel and play lazy all week.<br />
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Cole, Luke and Missy's oldest is a freshman at Wasatch High School (where Lonnie teaches) this year and is on the freshman football team. It has been fun to go to his games and remember all those good ol' days of watching my boys play. Cole is a very good athlete! I love watching him!<br />
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Until next time!<br />
L&H'sGrandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-9533671877206625692017-07-25T11:40:00.001-07:002017-07-25T11:40:55.417-07:00
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"> <u>MY JOURNEYS</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Well, my
internet is not working and I wrote a spectacular blog on my drive from Aumsville
to Junction City yesterday.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>So, this
afternoon after doing nothing but relaxing and reading all day I decided that I
had best get those ideas down on paper before they were lost completely.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">I have not
driven over 15 miles in the last however many years. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I have been convinced that I didn’t see and
rationalize well enough….in short, when I got tired I did some foolish driving
mistakes that really scared me.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I didn’t
want to endanger others by my aging infirmaries!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Henceforth, no driving when I was tired, no
driving at night, no driving over 15 miles from home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Yesterday,
with a new pair of glasses and a firm resolve to put on my big girl shoes, I
decided to drive by myself from Aumsville to Junction City.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">It is a
beautiful drive.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Lots of open
country!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The weather was gorgeous!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The traffic was lousy…I don’t know where
everybody was going on a Thursday afternoon.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>The freeway was loaded going both North and South.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Clutching
the wheel with both hands I kept telling myself, like the little engine that
could, “I think I can, I think I can!”<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>I changed from George Strait to Alan Jackson and just peddled on down
the road with his ‘first love with an older woman’.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Drove at
least half of the way in the fast lane, even passed trucks (my all lime anxiety)
and really had to smile when I looked at the speedometer and realized I was
going 75 miles per hour!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>My boys would
come unglued!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I quickly backed off!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">So, while
this engine is saying “I knew I could, I knew I could”, I am not ready to head
to Utah alone…..not even close!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Not
even Klamath Falls!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>So sure hope there
are family members getting geared up for some road trips!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Until next
time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">L&H’s</span></div>
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Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-84353990581191860802017-04-26T10:27:00.000-07:002017-04-26T10:27:05.348-07:00HAPPY MAY!Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-22412613601401214812017-04-26T09:50:00.000-07:002017-04-26T09:50:00.967-07:00
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">I started out researching this information for a newsletter to accompany my new Website, Decorate With Grandma. As usual, time got away from me and I didn't get it fine tuned to what I wanted so thought perhaps some of my family might find this info fun and entertaining. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Would love your feedback!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">April
showers are doing their best to bring us lots of May flowers!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Along with all of the loveliness of spring
there are lots of special occasions for gift giving and sprucing up our homes
and surroundings.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Take a look and see if
you find anything of interest…..</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">May 1<sup>st</sup></span></u></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;">
</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">May Day </b><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>This is an ancient northern hemisphere spring
festival that includes singing, dancing and cakes.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The earliest celebrations appeared in
pre-Christian times.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It was originally a
traditional summer holiday in many Christian European pagan cultures.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>One of the traditions that we see today is
that of school children dancing around the Maypole.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I remember that tradition!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Do you?<span style="margin: 0px;">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">May 5<sup>th</sup></span></u></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"> <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Cinco
De Mayo</b>.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>How about having some guests
over for your favorite Mexican cuisine.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>Did you know the significance of the celebration is the Mexican victory
over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It is often mistaken to be Mexico’s
Independence Day but that is not celebrated until September.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>So, we can keep that in mind and celebrate
again in September!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">May 6<sup>th</sup></span></u></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"> <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Kentucky
Derby. </b><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Get together with friends and
have a “Hat”<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>party.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>For the ladies, the bigger and brighter the
better and for the gents, a very stylish “Derby” would be smashing!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I took a stroll through Wikipedia and found
lots of interesting facts about the Kentucky Derby.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It is known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes
In Sports”, along with being the fastest!<span style="margin: 0px;">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">May 14<sup>th</sup></span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>MOTHERS DAY!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Mothers Day turns 100 this year!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It is known mostly as a time for honoring and
showing love and appreciation to our mothers.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>It basically all started in the 1850s when a West Virginia women’s
organizer held Mother’s Day work clubs to improve sanitary conditions in an
effort to lower infant mortality and fight disease contamination.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>You can let your fingers do the walking thru
Wikipedia or Google and be mesmerized<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>at
how Hallmark and the local flower shop has taken over this celebration and of
why Dad gets fewer gifts!</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">May 20<sup>th</sup><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Armed Forces Day<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">I’ll save the info on this for next
week.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Be sure to keep it in your mind
and heart to remember our military!</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">May 24<sup>th</sup><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>National Brother Day<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Another information save.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>If you have a brother, by blood or by love or both, be thinking of a fun
way to connect and make it a special day!</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">May 29<sup>th</sup><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Memorial Day</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"> <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>This is a big celebration day with lots of
interesting back ground.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Stay tuned for
information and plan to make it a memorable week end!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Oh Yes! On May 28th there is a national Burger Day. Anyone care to join me for a double decker, with bacon and cheese? L&H's </span></div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-87364266720282454892017-02-01T15:43:00.001-08:002017-02-01T15:55:41.604-08:00This and That!I spent much too much time yesterday composing a political rant. Ran out of time so I thought I saved it in the draft file. Today when I go to finish it I can't find it. I guess that means that it was just a full blown rant and not something that I needed to put out there for all to see! Suppose?<br />
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New day. So, I will try and write something more upbeat and positive.<br />
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I am feeling so very blessed. I have been blessed with a new great grandson! Kingston Matthew makes my 18th great grandchild. Can you believe that? That makes 10 boys and 8 girls. Don't worry girls. There are 2 more babies due within the next few months and rumor has it that they are both girls so that will even things up. Just wish they were close so I could cuddle and rock.<br />
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Hope this finds everyone well and happy. Leslie was the only one who responded to my Christmas blog so I didn't finish the Christmas story. Does that mean that nobody wants a copy of the Magnusson Christmas Story Book? Please let me know! I am way past having my feeling hurt, I may pout for awhile but I will continue to love everybody anyway....you are stuck with me, so, just speak up!<br />
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Have ranted too much today with Lance on FaceBook so my mind is not functioning in full gear!<br />
A little political trivia......In 1965 the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18, This was the 26th Amendment to the Constitution. This was for federal election only. It wasn't amended to include both federal and state until 1971. There was even a time when you were required to pay a poling tax to be able to vote.<br />
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I am not going to start on my rant again.....just think about it!<br />
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Until another day, the Gospel is still true. <br />
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L & H's<br />
Grandma Gail<br />
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<br />Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-69810998955170058372016-12-22T16:31:00.000-08:002017-02-01T15:50:12.845-08:00Christmas 2016<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #44546a; font-family: "calibri";">MERRY
CHRISTMAS</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">It is that
time of year!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>And as normal, I am a day
late……and a dollar short.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I have been trying
for weeks to find just the right Christmas story to share this year but try as
I may here it is December 22, 2016 and I am still in a tizzy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">So, I am
going to ask for your help.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>At least the
help of some of you.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Please fill in the
blank spots and add your memory and I will finish the story (before New
Years,,,,I promise) and return the completed story for your Magnusson Christmas
Story Book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">For those of
you who do not have said story book, please let me know if you would like one
and I will send you one with all the stories:<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>Okay?<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Here goes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">The year was
<u>----------</u>.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Lonnie and Lori were
living in Utah and were not going to be able to make it home for the
holidays.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>So, the Oregon Magnusson’s
decided we would spend Christmas in Utah.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Eight (?) of
us piled into Lenny’s white work van.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>Hooked a utility trailer loaded with luggage and gifts on behind and
headed out.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>We drove straight thru.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>We were young and could do it in those days.
Switching drivers often and enjoying each other’s company made the trip very
enjoyable.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Anyone with other
ideas…please insert!</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Lee was only
5 months old, if I am remembering correctly and it was my pleasure to hold him
and entertain him for much of the trip.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>That was really a chore!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>NOT, I
loved every minute of it! Yes, he was one of the eight! A big brownie button for the one who can name all 8 and tell me how many Magnusson's shared Lonnie and Lori's home. And where that home was located. Trivia time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">The next
special thing I remember about the trip was going to Temple Square in Salt Lake
City and seeing all the lights and decorations.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>That was a first for me and very special!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Of course,
the most special thing of all was my family all together!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Today, it
would take more than one van and a much bigger house but wouldn’t it be fun to
share that experience again?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">I am sure
there at least 5 of you that can share to this story.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I am looking forward to hearing from
you!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Until then……</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">May the Good
Lord bless and keep you as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Love and Hugs to All!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Grandma Gail</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">2016</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-10887943905755332482016-12-02T10:57:00.001-08:002016-12-02T10:57:33.650-08:00
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Dear Family and friends,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">It has been way to long….I have failed in my
commitment to write every week.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Time to
recommit and get with it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">I have spent the morning huddled under the covers
keeping warm and feeling miserable.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>Earlier this week I found myself with an extremely ulcerated tooth.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>A badly swollen face from the jaw bone to the
eye.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I swear I gave birth to 6 kids
without as much discomfort and pain.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>Could it possibly be that I just don’t remember that far back?<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">At any rate the Dentist removed the tooth (and
attached bridge) yesterday.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The swelling
is going down and I am feeling somewhat better.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>Penicillin and ibuprofen do wonders!<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>The positive side of all of this is that I am losing a few
pounds!!!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">As I huddled in bed this morning, I read my scriptures
and was deeply moved by 3 Nephi 22.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I
sincerely wished I could discuss this chapter with you as I really saw our day
and time.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Please read it and let me know
what you think.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">I recently saw a questionnaire asking which actor was
your favorite:<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Tom Selleck or Sam
Elliott. As you all can attest, Tom Selleck is and has always been my
favorite.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>But this morning I turned on
the television and spent a glorious 2 hours watching “November Christmas” with
Sam Elliott.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Oh! What a beautifully tender
story.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I fell in love with Sam
Elliott.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I do hope that Tom won’t mind
sharing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Christmas is a very nostalgic time for me and if it is
for you as well I suggest you keep a box of tissues handy.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>There is a very successful conclusion so
please take time this holiday season to watch this show.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It touched my heart in many ways.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>One is to wonder what I can do to brighten someone
else’s life.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>You each brighten mine!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">So, until next time…..Love and Hugs to all! </span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-62367752414907915822016-10-11T12:01:00.002-07:002016-10-11T12:01:33.201-07:00DIET??!!!Well, I didn't get any feed back so not much to report this month.<br />
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Somehow, I have managed to lose a whopping 2 pounds. Of course, tomorrow I will find it again. That just seems to be the way it goes!<br />
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I saved two pamphlets from my mail box this past week that I thought were quite interesting.<br />
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1) The most important health pill of the 21st century. Advertised to rejuvenate your entire body.<br />
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Did anyone try the<u> Regenify</u>? If so, was it successful?<br />
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2) Meet the world's first "Smart Pill". Advertised to search your body for broken DNA then repair and regrow every sick or damaged cell in the body!<br />
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Did anyone try "<u>BioRepair</u>"? If so, was it successful?<br />
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If any of you have some brain fog I have used "Focus" by do Terra. I can say, that for me, it really helps.<br />
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Now if I could find something for an energy boost......WOW!<br />
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Until next month.....Stay healthy and PLEASE share!Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-63566220943269817422016-10-03T12:04:00.001-07:002016-10-03T12:04:17.026-07:00My heart is so full!
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">As I listened to Saturday afternoon session of General
Conference I felt truly blessed. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I was
so moved by the speakers but also by that fantastic missionary choir.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">After Conference I watched a documentary on the
Tabernacle Choir and again was moved to tears.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">I love music!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I
loved to sing!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Music speaks to my soul
and testifies to me of the truthfulness of the gospel and the great love that
the Lord has for each of us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">One of those maybe someday things on my bucket list
was to someday sing with the Tabernacle Choir.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>Once upon a time, many years ago, I had the opportunity to attend a
workshop with the then choir director, Jerold Ottley (who by the way was a U of
O alum) and that cemented my desire to “maybe someday”.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The years have played such marvelous tricks
with my body that I am no longer able to sing at all.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Now I listen and feel the music in my heart
and soul.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">During those years when I could sing (at least a
little) and was directing the Ward choir, I would frequently hear in my mind
and heart the voice of a lovely young soprano whom I identified as my
Lenae.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>This experience was usually
during special occasions like Christmas and Easter when choir performances were
something extra.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>One special occasion
was while singing in a Stake choir for the dedication on the Portland Temple.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Over the past 2 years I have felt sweet duets which I
have identified as Lenae and Lindsay.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>A
recent experience was with the song, “Jesus Loves the Little Children”.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Not the usual rendition but a different
version that I am trying to find.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>As the
music comes to my mind I can feel of their sweet spirits.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">There are days and times when the spirit is very
close.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Today as I watched the Missionary Choir and then the
Tabernacle Choir documentary I decided that I can only hope and pray that my job
someday will be to sing backup for those groups.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Surely if the Lord can restore the hair on my head He
can restore my voice!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Until that day I will listen and enjoy.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I am reminded of a saying of Grandpa Jays….
when asked what was new his response was; “The Gospel is still true!”<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I add my testimony of that truth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">L&H’s </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">10/1/16</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-72237681630808899562016-09-26T13:52:00.003-07:002016-09-26T13:52:45.535-07:00TRAVEL RESEARCH<b>I would love to be able to travel! That, of course, was going to be one of those things I was going to do when I retired. Now that I am here I can't afford it or is that an excuse because I don't want to travel alone?</b><br />
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<b>What ever the excuse....I am not traveling. So, I have decided to do my traveling via the </b><b>internet</b><b>. I am in hopes you will find some interest in traveling along with me!</b><br />
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<b>I have a fascination with covered bridges...</b><b>hmmm</b><b>! I wonder if that stems from a time when my family was living way out in the country and we had to cross an</b><u><b> uncovered</b></u><b> wooden bridge across a creek to get to town. One fine winter day when the bridge was extremely slippery the car lost its footing and went slippery sliding to the side of the bridge. Half way over the edge that car up and changed it's mind and just teetered there...half on and half off the bridge. My parents, brother and I all managed to get out of the car without rocking it over the edge. Then we had the pleasure of listening to my father convince that car that it was the much safer on the bridge.</b><br />
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<b>Back to my exploratory adventure with "covered' bridges.</b><br />
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<b>Did you know that at one time there were 600 covered bridges in the state of Oregon? The majority of them were built between 1905 and 1925. By 1977 there were only 56 and currently only 51. There are very few covered bridges left that are open to automobile travel. Most are open for pedestrian and bike travel only. </b><br />
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<b>For today's journey, come along with me just a short jog up the road to the Gallon House bridge, The Gallon House bridge was constructed in 1916 to cross </b><b>Abiqua</b><b> Creek. It is the last functioning covered bridge in Marion County. </b><br />
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<b>The Gallon House bridge was constructed during the days of prohibition so it not only served as a means of crossing the creek to get from </b><b>Silverton</b><b> to Mt Angel. It seems that </b><b>Silverton</b><b> was a 'dry' community and Mt Angel was 'wet'. Mt Angel was basically a Catholic community with German heritage who brought with them to this country their love and know how of making fine brew. Thus the bridge was named "Gallon House" for the gallons of brew that was bought and sold.</b><br />
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<b>Mt Angel still keeps that German/Catholic heritage going strong. On your next trip to see me we can take a trip to visit the Gallon House and other interesting historical sites in the area. Without the brew!</b><br />
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<b>Till then, Happy Traveling! </b><br />
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<b>L&H's </b>Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-85016497926049022532016-09-19T17:48:00.001-07:002016-09-19T17:48:25.064-07:00Genealogy blog 9/19/16<br />
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I haven’t figured out how to write my log on different pages as yet. When I get it figured out it will probably hit me right square between the eyes. Ugh!<br />
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I have spent several hours today trying to get the Leeper line back beyond the 1800’s. The last I have is Hugh and Mary with no maiden name for Mary. Hugh would have been born in or around 1790. The only child I show is George who was born in Tennessee in 1815. This is the George that I show came to Oregon in 1850. I have found a Georgia A. Leeper who is a sister of Alva C. born in Oregon. This was a new find so now I have some research to do! <br />
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Also found a Lillith A. Leeper who was the wife of George W Leeper. Both born in Oregon. They are both on the 1920 Oregon Census. It is recorded that they have a 3-year-old daughter named Dorothy. They are on the 1910 census with both in their 30’s born in Oregon. In the 1920 census they are in their 40’s and showing just the 3-year-old daughter. Can’t help but think there is more to that story! Opportunity for more research!<br />
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Plus, I found a household in Grants Pass, Oregon with sisters as the head of household and a 42-year-old brother-in-law named George M. Leeper and two nieces named Helen C. and Daisy A.<br />
Daisy A. is on the 1930 census as the 19-year-old daughter of George M. and S. Emma Leeper. However, on the 1930 census they are living in Riverside, California. Questions, questions, questions. More research!<br />
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Hopefully I will have more to report next month! <br />
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FOR THE HERE AND NOW!!! For those of you trying to keep track of recent birthday’s….here is September.<br />
September 12th Luke (19??)<br />
September 20th Gail (1936)<br />
Llwyn (1960)<br />
September 26th Lindsay (1994–2013) Oh how I miss that sweet girl)<br />
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L & H’sGrandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-60193986794773655192016-09-02T10:36:00.000-07:002016-09-02T10:36:11.999-07:00Hello!Hello! <br />
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My Grandma Hall always reminded me that the road to <u>H****</u> was paved with good intentions!<br />
Hmmm! Guess I know where that leaves me.<br />
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I used the **** because I don't appreciate the four letter words....I was taught that it was a lack of education when we couldn't come up with better language to express ourselves.....I am not really well educated but I don't choose to show just how uneducated I am!! With that said; I will use **** and you can insert whatever explanatory word fits your vocabulary. <br />
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Now that I have that off of my chest...<br />
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It has been such a thrilling, beautiful, hot, lovely, hot, contemplative, hot (did I mention hot?) summer. <br />
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I have thrilled to the addition of 4 new great grandbabies this year. I only wish they were closer so I could do some rocking and cuddling. I do <b>LOVE </b>babies! That makes 17 greats and number 18 on the way! The family tree just keeps sprouting new branches and leaves. It is so marvelous!<br />
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Lonnie and Lori came and spent a week with me....we spent the time trying to decide if it was time for me to move closer to family. (Silverton is about 15 miles from Salem and/or Aumsville) The final decision was 'not quite yet'. I have really felt that for now, here is where I need to be. Just hope my dependence on Loel and Melanie doesn't wear too thin. It seems my 'get up and go' is rapidly changing to 'got up and went'. <br />
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My western-country thrill over the past few months is finding the itty bitty frogs in my flowers and garden. I need to do some research and write a story about them. I have asked Laine to come up with a name for my story book frog. He hasn't sent me a prospect yet. Do any of you have a suggestion? Google the song "Froggy Went A'Courtin". Listen to the rendition by Burl Ives and see what you can come up with. Any and all suggestions will be carefully considered.<br />
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I am running out of thoughts, but want to make sure you know I love the Lord, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is true. I love each and every one of you so very much. L&H's<br />
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<br />Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-39115336631716575342016-04-21T12:41:00.002-07:002016-04-21T12:47:54.391-07:00Once a Day and Sometimes More!Once a day and sometimes more, you knock upon my daydream door.<br />
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These are the words from a poem from many years ago, probably in the mourning of a lost love, but today I was reminded of the poem in remembering each of you and how very much I miss not seeing and/or hearing from you on a regular basis. The magnificent conversations that I have with myself are not always very stimulating!<br />
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You may wonder why I have the address of Western Gifts or Western Decor....well, you see, it's like this; once upon a time, when I first set up this blog it was intended to be an affiliate blog to hopefully put some extra cash in my pocket so I could do some travelling. Well as often happens, it didn't succeed! I didn't truly get on board with social media and promote the items that I set out to focus on. You may remember the blog I set up Go All Western. This blog was cancelled due to inactivity...my following wasn't purchasing western apparel or horse tack from the vendors that I was supporting. Again, largely due to my lack of advertising<br />
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As I thought about keeping Western Gifts I decided, YES! I live in the West, I love the western lifestyle, and this is my Gift to each of you! Until next time! L&H'sGrandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-88767408251223733592016-04-16T15:01:00.000-07:002016-04-16T15:01:10.867-07:00I'M BACK!!I just spent an hour writing this fantastic monolog and poof it was gone! I will try again....this time you will receive the condensed version!<br />
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A BIG THANK YOU to Lance, Lexi and family for their visit. Greatly appreciated! Yes Lance I found one small stain so when you receive the table cloth as an inheritance you will have a small memory to go with it...sure do love you guys!<br />
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A BIG THANK YOU to Jennifer and Lander for helping with my yard! Praying for no more frost!<br />
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Thanks for Laine's baseball schedule...Sounds great....I will support as much as I can. Will always be rooting Laine in spirit if not physically at the park.<br />
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Looked up the Linn County Pioneer Museum and am anxious to visit sometime this summer.<br />
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I am having a terrible time finding someone to vote for in this election year! I don't have anyone to bounce ideas off of and I haven't found any candidate that I feel truly represents my feelings. UGHH!<br />
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Okay, I have rambled, hit the edges and did accomplish some semblance of writing.....why oh why can't I find the spell check?<br />
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In my scripture reading this a.m. I found a verse that really hit me....I think I will attempt to make it my motto...<br />
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.......Whether the Lord will that I be translated, or that I suffer the will of the Lord in the flesh, it matereth not, if it so be that I am saved in the kingdom of God. Ether 15:34<br />
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And more especially if it is with each of you! L&H's<br />
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Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-47564686953292221512011-07-19T09:57:00.000-07:002011-07-19T10:43:58.627-07:002011 VacationWow! I finally did it! What is IT you ask. I finally retired!<br />While I was at it, I fulfilled a 25 year dream (goal) of taking a cruise to Alaska.<br />Thanks to Vickie and much planning on her part, nine of us traveled by car to Vancouver, B.C. and embarked on what was for me a once in a lifetime dream. <br />The dream team consisted of Lenny, Vickie, Heidi, Rachel, Lee, Jill, Linda (Vickie's mom) Jasmine and myself. <br /><br />We had some rough sea and rainy weather but it sure didn't damper our spirits or mar the beautiful scenery. There were day trips to Juneau, Skagway and Ketchican. Mendenhall glacier is magnificent. We visited a Salmon hatchery, rode a train through the White Pass & Yukon Route. Learning of the early pioneers to that vast country was truly mind boggling. We learning the history of the totem pole and their historical significance. I wanted to bring one home, but it wouldn't fit in my luggage. (I truly think I will need to design one and have it made for my newly landscaped front yard.) We visited with some huskies in training for dog sledding. The girls really wanted to smuggle some of them home. Some of the group did some kiaking (sp), I was not brave enough. UGH!<br /><br />I sincerely felt like I was ready to come home after being gone for 9 days. However after being home for 2 days, I was ready to return and experience more of that glorious adventure. We sailed on a Holland America Cruise line the ms Volendam. I cannot say enough about the royal hospitality that was extended to us. The only way to travel! Ah, yes! Lenny treated me to a massage and facial. I was so pampered!<br /><br />I would like to thank not only Vickie for all of her hard work in the planning and arranging but to my two cabin mates, Jazzie and Rachel. I would not have survived without Miss Jaz. I do hope she knows how much I love and appreciate her! I only have 2 regrets: 1) that the entire family (all 41 of us) were not enjoying it together and 2) that it took 25 years to do IT.<br /><br />Until next time....L & H'sGrandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-24709141141918234652009-11-14T08:58:00.000-08:002009-11-14T09:03:19.821-08:00vacation<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CGail%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal">Wow!<span style=""> </span>And to think, last week at this time I was in <st1:place><st1:city>Heber City</st1:city>, <st1:state>Utah</st1:state></st1:place> and looking forward to going to the Cowboy Poet Gathering.<span style=""> </span>What a marvelous experience. There is nothing better than good country music sprinkled with laughter and enjoyed with family.<span style=""> </span>Of course the most fantastic part of it all was visiting with Lonnie, Lori and family.<span style=""> </span>Luke and Missy have some absolutely adorable children….I am not a bit prejudice!<span style=""> </span>Leslie and Casie are still young adorable kids in love….hope they stay that way forever and ever!<span style=""> </span>It was a real thrill to watch BYU basketball on Thursday night.<span style=""> </span>I am an incurable sports fan at best but it sure doesn’t hurt when the best looking young man on the team shares your last name and gene pool.<span style=""> </span>I repeat….I am not prejudice!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">This week has been really exhausting and stressful at work and I really wanted to be back just enjoying life.<span style=""> </span>Someday!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I look around and find much to be grateful for.<span style=""> </span>A family that supports and loves me….in spite of myself.<span style=""> </span>The Osprey nest still stands at the top of the utility pole, the herd of Angus has a new brindle member and I have had occasion to view the young bucks (as in deer) on occasion.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">So, thanks to all for a marvelous vacation.<span style=""> </span>Until next time….</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Love and Hugs</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p> Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-79537691653632286342009-09-26T12:27:00.000-07:002009-09-26T12:47:40.590-07:00<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; 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mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal">Catching up … </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I have learned that the large nest on top of the power pole was for an Osprey couple.<font style=""> </font>However, I never did see any young.<font style=""> </font>Locals tell me that they will probably be back next spring.<font style=""> </font>It is of special interest that the power company put up another pole and changed the line connections so as not to disturb the nest.<font style=""> </font>I will be curious to see if the nest can weather the winter and be inhabited next year.<font style=""> </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">My little red angus calf has acquired some buddies.<font style=""> </font>There are four young ones now but three of them are black.<font style=""> </font>I have noticed that the heard has been joined by a black bull that must have returned from a summer vacation.<font style=""> </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">One of my beautiful granddaughters (that is the only kind I have) is very talented with photography.<font style=""> </font>I have been trying to persuade her to come take me some pictures so I can share them with you.<font style=""> </font>Perhaps soon!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Fall is rapidly joining us.<font style=""> </font>The leaves are starting to turn, the nights are cooler, the days are shorter, the hop fields have all been harvested and the farmers are starting to spread hay for the cattle.<font style=""> </font>The fresh fruit stands are starting to close and the stores are starting to put out Thanksgiving and Christmas merchandise.<font style=""> </font>Good Heavens, Halloween isn’t even here yet!<font style=""> </font>Time marches on and so must I.<font style=""> </font>Until next time…..</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Enjoy life and be happy!</p> Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-87518955787917071512009-08-12T18:27:00.000-07:002009-08-12T18:28:06.561-07:00Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-12108517615717639572009-08-10T18:16:00.000-07:002009-08-11T18:10:09.163-07:00<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CGail%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:shapedefaults v:ext="edit" spidmax="1026"/> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:shapelayout v:ext="edit"> <o:idmap v:ext="edit" data="1"/> </o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal">Country Living</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Not long ago, as I was driving to work dreading what the day may bring, I glanced to the pasture of red Angus cattle living the great country life and to my delight I witnessed a baby calf all wet from birth struggling to get to its feet with mama licking, nuzzling and helping. I smiled and was immediately lifted to a happier place.<span style=""> </span>Each day as I drive by this pasture I look to see that little ray of sunshine.<span style=""> </span>He is easy to spot as he is the only young one in a pasture full of adults.<span style=""> </span>Each time I see him I smile and count my blessings for great country living!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I was not far from home on my way to work this morning when I saw what at first appeared to be a large dog cross the road.<span style=""> </span>He did not seem to be in a hurry but did jump as he reached the shoulder of the road and crossed a small ditch.<span style=""> </span>Right behind him came another, and I realized that it was not a dog but two fawns.<span style=""> </span>They didn’t stop and let me get acquainted; so I don’t know if they are siblings, cousins or friends but country living once again lifted my spirits.<span style=""> </span>I will now watch closely as I drive that stretch of road and hope to see them again. And once again, I am grateful to be living in the country.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Tonight on my way home some straw came bounding from the sky in front of my car.<span style=""> </span>I looked up to see a large bird flying from the utility pole where another was perched and the entire top of the pole and out along the cross pole was straw.<span style=""> </span>This is August, a little late for building a nest thought I, but when you live in the country anything is possible.<span style=""> </span>I am anxious to see what the days ahead might bring.<span style=""> </span>Once again I am awed and grateful for the joy of Country Living!</p> Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-8482698914244440292009-07-23T02:04:00.000-07:002009-07-23T02:06:48.775-07:00<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CGail%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CGail%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Country</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Everyone of my generation is familiar with the phrase “a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll”.<span style=""> </span>I must admit, I really enjoy soft rock but I really like country. Country living, country cooking, country music, the country…..lets just face it I am a country girl.<span style=""> </span>I would love to live out in the middle of<span style=""> </span>at least a 100 acres.<span style=""> </span>Not another house in site for as far as you could see. If<span style=""> </span>someone decided to visit you could see them coming up the road for at least 20 minutes before they got there.<span style=""> </span>Time to change your clothes, comb your hair and be prepared for a good country welcome!<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I live in the city but directly behind my home is an open field and on occasion in the early morning or late evening I can see deer feeding.<span style=""> </span>It always bothers me when I don’t see them for a day or so thinking that something has happened to them.<span style=""> </span>In all reality, they have probably tried the city life and decided to go back to the country.<span style=""> </span>I hope so!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">This reminiscing has reminded me of a visit I had with my Uncle a few years back.<span style=""> </span>He was living on a ranch in a little country community named Echo, <st1:state><st1:place>Oregon</st1:place></st1:state> that was truly out in the country.<span style=""> </span>The country sunrises and country sunsets; they couldn’t be beat.<span style=""> </span>The clear country air where you can breath deep and enjoy the freshness of it. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">As my grandmother would have said, “everybody to his own notion said the old lady as she kissed the cow.”<span style=""> </span>But as for me, I’ll take the country!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p></p>
<br />Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-92001106333544076422009-07-18T09:38:00.000-07:002009-07-18T09:41:33.750-07:00western<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CGail%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Western <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">This is the day when you can really let your fingers do the walking.<span style=""> </span>You can find anything and everything on the internet.<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>For instance, I started looking for some <i style="">western</i> items.<span style=""> </span>After sifting thru pages and pages and getting very confused.<span style=""> </span>You know the shopping routine.<span style=""> </span>Oh, that looks nice, but maybe so and so has it for a better price.<span style=""> </span>So, I decided to get more general.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">I started searching for just <i style="">‘western’</i>, and found a landmine.<span style=""> </span>I found:<span style=""> </span><i style="">western </i>décor for the bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen, <i style="">western</i> jeans for men, woman and children, <i style="">western</i> shirts, <i style="">western</i> hats, <i style="">western</i> boots, <i style="">western</i> work clothing, <i style="">western</i> music, <i style="">western</i> books (got sidetracked discovering an outlet for Louis L’Amour books), <i style="">western</i> tack for horse and rider, and of course since this is fair season there was all kinds of <i style="">western</i> show tack.<span style=""> </span>That’s just for a start folks.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Hours later, I’m still excited by my <i style="">‘</i>western’ search.<span style=""> </span>Wow! I just discovered that copy and paste will work.<span style=""> </span>Now I can mix and match and see what will go with what.<span style=""> </span>What to wear on that <i style="">western</i> hunting or fishing trip.<span style=""> </span>Do I get out the sleeping bag and tent, pack the camper, or check where there’s a rodeo and what’s available in a <i style="">western</i> motel?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Gotta go!<span style=""> </span>Catch ya’ later!<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856947654621956258.post-63251088056310201872009-07-17T18:01:00.000-07:002009-07-17T18:06:18.933-07:00Musical Gifts<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CGail%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:shapedefaults ext="edit" spidmax="1026"> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:shapelayout ext="edit"> <o:idmap ext="edit" data="1"> </o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Musical Gifts<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">I started this ‘blog’ experience wanting to combine my two favorite passions; horses and music.<span style=""> </span>I had what I thought was a splendid idea.<span style=""> </span>I would call my blog “Musical Gifts for the Horse Lover”.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">I started searching the internet for musical gifts that had a strong western flavor.<span style=""> </span>Wind chimes of prancing horses, a music box that played Red River Valley or Home on the Range or how about a pair of spurs that played Jingle, Jangle, Jingle as you strolled merrily along?<span style=""> </span>Musical gifts with a western flavor just wasn’t to be!<span style=""> </span>The Lone Ranger did it with the William Tell Overture, why couldn’t I make it work?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Perhaps I need to broaden my horizons.<span style=""> </span>How about a guitar, a bass or an electric steel?<span style=""> </span>Guitar Crazy in </b><st1:place><st1:city><b style="">Portland</b></st1:city><b style="">, </b><st1:state><b style="">Oregon</b></st1:state></st1:place><b style=""> has a nice choice of Fender, Les Paul and Gibson guitars that would make special musical gifts.<span style=""> </span>They even advertise Waylon Jennings as a customer.<span style=""> </span>It can’t be said that I’m not trying!<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">How about a harmonica?<span style=""> </span>That would be a good musical gift.<span style=""> </span>One can find a harmonica for every talent, age group or price range.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">And then of course, there are bells.<span style=""> </span>I have had a bell collection over the years.<span style=""> </span>Cow bells, turkey bells, sleigh bells, silver, bronze, some in shapes, crystal; some with historic landmarks painted on them, various clappers.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Somehow it just doesn’t seem to click; so here I sit at my computer, no horse in sight and my clock has bird calls! A special Musical Gift!<o:p></o:p></b></p> Grandma Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15928006596393091173noreply@blogger.com0