THURSDAYS ENTRY # TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY SIX

" Time is so precious- do not waste it."
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"O Lord, Thy sea is so great and my boat is so small."
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Here is a short poem that I want to use first this morning.
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These Things Are Free.

In gloomy tones we need not cry, "How many things there are to buy."
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Here is a thought for you and me, " The best of things in life are free."
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The air the sunshine and the sea. All gladness beauty, These are free.
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Our faithful friendships, sympathy. The joy of living, These are free.
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All loving service, loyalty, Our God's protection, These are free.
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The more we look the more we see.How many precious things are free.
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The heart will find more than the eye. Of things we do not have to buy.
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Let's stop and think, let's know and feel. That things like these are truly real.
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Yes, think how very rich are we. When all the best of things are free.

Author John Martin
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Do you know where I am going, follow me to Sara's Dog Training blog and you will be glad that you did, because you will get a big smile. Dad.
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How are you feeling on this thursday morning ? It is still a little cool 22 degrees this morning, some snow is predicted, there is plenty on the ground, you can check on any of the 3 Cams. I am feeling very good this morning, I beleive that I can say that my mood is HAPPY, not for any particular reason, just glad to be alive. A few things have not gone as I would have liked but I am happy with what did turn out alright. Some one said " If at first you don't succeed, you are running about normal." So maybe I am not doing to bad. I am just going to hang in there and enjoy life to the fullest. Dad.
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Today.1/13/11
Morning snow showers. Cold. High -2C. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 30%.
Scattered snow showers during the morning. Then partly to mostly cloudy for the afternoon. Cold. High 27F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 30%.
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Ecobirder
Glen in Australia
Great Smoky Mountains Web Cam
It Ain't Easy Bein' Green
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Jennifer White's Blog
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John White's Blog
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LEARN BIRD SONGS
Let's Live and Learn Together
Sara's Dog Training
Shooting My Universe

Tennessee Granddaddy
Tomato Casual
Weather

Dad's Outdoor Web Cam #1
Dad's Outdoor Web Cam #2
Dad's Outdoor Web Cam #3

I am going to stop with this today, you know about my side panel, I plan on being back here in the morning

" Love is not stuff to gather dust on shelves. The more we give, the more we have ourselves. So all our love we send to you, and then, yet more we'll have to send to you again."

Arthur Gutterman

BYE BYE DAD
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WEDNESWAYS ENTRY # TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY FIVE

" Time is so precious-do not waste it."

"O Lord, Thy sea is so great and my boat is so small."

Good Morning.

I hope that all of you are feeling good on this Wednesday morning. I am going to promise you one thing right here, I am not ever going to be as long as I was yesterday. It was just to much to enjoy. I hope that we can start the day right in a HAPPY mood, and keep that mood all the day long.

The weather is a little better here, no snow falling right now but some still on the ground. It is real hard to talk about tomatoes with snow on the ground, but I do have my plants ordered to arrive the first week in April. And that does make me Smile.

Today.1/12/11
A few snow showers. Cold. High -2C. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 30%.
Scattered flurries and snow showers. Cold. High 27F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 30%.

Ecobirder
Glen in Australia
Great Smoky Mountains Web Cam
It Ain't Easy Bein' Green

.. Yesterday morning I just told you to click on Sara's Dog Training blog to get your morning smile, how did you do. See you can not keep from smiling. Now is that not worth a lot to you. Thank Sara not me, she is the one that is doing this for us. DAD

Dad's Tomato Garden Web Page The page to keep your eyes on if you want to produce tomatoes. Don't miss it, read right on to the end of the page. DAD

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Ecobirder
Glen in Australia
Great Smoky Mountains Web Cam
It Ain't Easy Bein' Green

LEARN BIRD SONGS
Let's Live and Learn Together

Shooting My Universe
Tennessee Granddaddy
Tomato Casual
Jennifer White's Blog
John White's Blog

Tennessee Granddaddy

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Weather

Dad's Outdoor Web Cam #

Dad's Outdoor Web Cam #2

Dad's Outdoor Web Cam #3

I started this Journal on August 28, 2003 for the main purpose of helping others produce a good home grown Tomato. Now I have added two more things Roses and Smiles. It is still my desire to do all that I can to help you. I will be glad for any comments or criticism. I appreciate all of my readers who have stayed with me through these years. Dad .

My friend Vicki sent this below, Ten Great Tips, we do not know who the author or owner is, We would like to give credit for it. We strive to always have permission before we use anything, if we ever miss you let me know. DAD

Ten Great Tips For 2011 ,I am not going to try any of these myself. DAD

1. Stay out of trouble.

2. Aim for greater heights.

3. Stay focused on your job.

4. Exercise to maintain good health.

5. Practice team work.

6. Rely on your trusted partner to watch your back. Take your time trusting others.

7. Save for rainy days.

8. Rest and relax .

9. Always take time to smile.

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10. Realize that nothing is impossible.

And remember this: "You don't stop laughing because you grow old, You grow old because you stop laughing!!!"

I did it again, too long, I can't seem to stop when I should, please bear with me,I hope to come back in the morning.

"O Lord, Thy sea is so great and my boat is so small."

BYE BYE DAD

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TUESDAYS ENTRY # TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINE FOUR

" Life is so short-do not waste any of it"

"O Lord, Thy sea is so great and my boat is so small."
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Good Morning.
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We made it through Monday but it was a rough one, it began snowing here early in the morning and snow fell most of the morning, and it was cold 18 degrees I believe. I am sure that you know what I have done this whole day, stayed right here in my office and drank coffee and had a few naps; and I had Mary and Prince helping me. I have not seen our weather for today yet, we will make plans for the day after that.
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Now why don't you tell me about your experience
thought the snow storm white6416e@aol.com is my address. I would be glad to hear from you this morning.

All that I am going to say here this morning is that if you need a SMILE click Sara's Dog Training blog and you will have it. I do it every morning and I am pleased. DAD
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This below is almost too long to use in a journal, but since we have this bad weather nothing is coming in to write about, and you know that you can stop any time by using the back up button at the top of page to the left, Dad.

Here it is below I think that it is good, it brings back some sweet memories to me, I was born in 1913. DAD
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No matter what our kids and the new generation think about us,
WE ARE AWESOME !!! OUR LIFE IS LIVING PROOF !!! To Those of Us Born 1925 - 1970 :
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At the end of this e-mail is a quote of the month by Jay Leno. If you don't read anything else, please read what he said. Very well stated, Mr. Leno.
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TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED THE 1930s, '40s, '50s, '60s and '70s!!
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First, we survived being born to mothers who may have smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can, and didn't get tested for diabetes. Then, after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-based paints. We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, locks on doors or cabinets, and, when we rode our bikes, we had baseball caps, not helmets, on our heads.
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As infants and children, we would ride in cars with no car seats, no booster seats, no seat belts, no air bags, bald tires and sometimes no brakes. Riding in the back of a pick- up truck on a warm day was always a special treat. We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle. We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle, and no one actually died from this. We ate cupcakes, white bread, real butter, and bacon.
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We drank Kool-Aid made with real white sugar. And we weren't overweight. WHY? Because we were always outside playing...that's why! We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on. No one was able to reach us all day. --And, we were OKAY. We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride them down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes.. After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem. We did not have Play Stations, Nintendos and X-boxes. There were no video games, no 150 channels on cable, no video movies or DVDs, no surround-sound or CDs, no cell phones, no personal computers, no Internet and no chat rooms.. WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them! We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth, and there were no lawsuits from those accidents. We would get spankings with wooden spoons, switches, ping-pong paddles, or just a bare hand, and no one would call child services to report abuse. We ate worms, and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever. We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, made up games with sticks and tennis balls, and -although we were told it would happen- we did not put out very many eyes. We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and talked to them. Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment.. Imagine that!! The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law! These generations have produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers, and inventors ever. The past 50 to 85 years have seen an explosion of innovation and new ideas.. We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all. If YOU are one of those born between 1925-1970, CONGRATULATIONS! You might want to share this with others who have had to grow up as kids before the lawyers and the government regulated so much of our lives for our own good. While you are at it, forward it to your kids, so they will know how brave and fortunate their parents were. Kind of makes you want to run through the house with scissors, doesn't it ? The quote of the month by Jay Leno:
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"With hurricanes, tornadoes, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?"
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For those that prefer to think that God is not watching over us....go ahead and delete this. For the rest of us.....pass this on.
.This was sent to me by a friend, I do not know the author, but I wish that I did so I could ask their permission to use DAD.
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Australia facing massive and destructive tsunami type flooding in our northern states and expected to reach five of out six states within two days. Huge damage. view just a little at the following link.

If you wish view here http://localsite1.homestead.com/enter.html


Glen Williams

Australia
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Ecobirder
Great Smoky Mountains Web Cam
It Ain't Easy Bein' Green

Jennifer White's Blog
John White's Blog

LEARN BIRD SONGS
Let's Live and Learn Together
Sara's Dog Training
Shooting My Universe
Starbucks Coffee
Tennessee Granddaddy
Tomato Casual
Weather

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Well I have done it again this is two long. I must stop before I am cut off. You can use the button at the top left to stop or the side panel to your right for more.
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"O Lord, Thy sea is so great and my boat is so small."

BYE BYE DAD
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MONDAYS ENTRY # TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY THREE

3 A.M, update. The snow has begin to fall, view it on Cam # 3.

" Time is so precious- do not waste it."
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Good Morning.



Monday morning is here again, this week let's think about it in a different way, not dread it, be glad that it's here and that, our lives have been spared, I am sure for a purpose, maybe it's to do something good for some one, they may be down we can lift them up.

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I hope that you are in a HAPPY mood this morning because I am, and that will help us to do a better job today, we might even get a raise. .
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Dad's Outdoor Web Cam #1
Dad's Outdoor Web Cam #2
Dad's Outdoor Web Cam #3

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I started this Journal on August 28, 2003 for the main purpose of helping others produce a good home grown Tomato. Now I have added two more things Roses and Smiles. It is still my desire to do all that I can to help you. I will be glad for any comments or criticism. I appreciate all of my readers who have stayed with me through these years. Dad .
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I need to go see Sara, Misty and Oreo. Did you see that picture of Oreo in bed, it was so sweet Here is the only way to get there click on Sara's Dog Training blog. now Sara it up to you to tell us something. Dad.
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.Ecobirder
Glen in Australia
Great Smoky Mountains Web Cam
It Ain't Easy Bein' Green .
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Dad's Tomato Garden Web Page .Don't miss this. Dad.
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Jennifer White's Blog .
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.John White's Blog ..
Father and Daughter, who could beat that. DAD.
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LEARN BIRD SONGS

Let's Live and Learn Together
Sara's Dog Training

.Shooting My Universe . Thanks Steve for all that you have done for me. Dad.







The weather is the most interesting thing here this morning, Here is all that I have at the moment, but I will tell uo more later in the morning.
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Today..1/10/11
Snow. High 1C. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. 3-7cm of snow expected.
Cloudy with snow. Temps nearly steady in the low to mid 30s. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches.

I think that I will get me a cup of coffee and go back to bed. Dad.
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I think that I am just about finished for this monday morning, because of the weather I don't think that we will leave the house today.
Mary and I had a nice weekend, even though it was cold we had several her for the meeting.
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In the afternoon it was a long nap for Mary, Prince and Dad.
I am sending my Love and Good Wishes to all my friends in every land. I plan on being back on tuesday morning. "Be good" untill I get back.
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BYE BYE DAD
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Good Morning. .
Are you surprised to see me here on Saturday, I am little surprised myself I did not think that I would do this ever again, but I will be writing Six journals each week, Saturdays were becoming a long lonsome day for me, and I enjoy so much having a cup of coffee with you, Dad.
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. Sara since this is saturday and Misty and Oreo are not used to me on that day should I disturb them, I think that I will peep in and see them for a minuet here at Sara's Dog Training . Blog, I am so sorry to hear of Oreo' accident, Dad
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Dad's Outdoor Web Cam #1
Dad's Outdoor Web Cam #2
Dad's Outdoor Web Cam #3

They may be short but they will be here, and then of course Sunday will be my rest day.

I was have a little trouble with this computer yesterday and I did leave a lot of you out, I will at least thy to get you in today. Dad .
sounds too simple to feel important, but understanding the power of gratitude can change your life forever. Sarah Breathnach said it best..."When we choose not to focus on what's missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that's present...we experience heaven on earth."So sit back, relax and turn up your speakers to enjoy our 2 minute inspirational movie from Learning to Dance in the Rain. The words, the photographs and the music are beautiful!Just click here to watch.Don't forget to play it forward, by sharing this e-mail with friends, family, and co-workers. They'll thank you for it!
( you will need to use back up button to continue after viewing the above)
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All the Best.
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.Ecobirder
Glen in Australia
Great Smoky Mountains Web Cam
It Ain't Easy Bein' Green .

Jennifer White's Blog
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John White's Blog ... Father and Daughter, who could beat that. DAD.

LEARN BIRD SONGS
Let's Live and Learn Together
Sara's Dog Training
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Shooting My Universe . Thanks Steve for all that you have done for me. Dad
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Starbucks Coffee
Tennessee Granddaddy
Tomato Casual
Weather
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Dad's Smile Album

Dad's Songbird and Rose Garden

Dad's Tomato Garden Photo Album-2008


Dad's Tomato Garden Photo Album-2009

Dad's Tomato Garden Web Page . This is the page to watch if you produce tomatoes.
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I said up above that this would be short, but I was excited about getting to have a journal on saturday and just forgot what I was doing, But I think that I am done, for a while any way, We will be staying close to home today because of the weather,
I hope that you will have a nice relaxing week end and I hope to see you early monday morning.
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" Time is so precious- do not waste any of it.''
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I know the above is good advice, after living almost 98 years. Those years have passed like a dream, I have so many regrets for not putting more in those years like " Living for others and not so much for myself.
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BYE BYE DAD
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FRIDAYS ENTRY # TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINTY ONE

Steve you will have to tell us what this bird is, I don't really know. Steve writes Shooting My Universe and Steve I want to tell you that you do a wonderful job. Dad.

Below is what Steve sent.

"Good morning, Dad,This is a Purple Sandpiper. It is a species spend most of its life in the North Atlantic. In the winter, they come as far south as Massachusetts along the coast. They flock together and cling to the rocks of the shores here in Gloucester and on our breakwater. Hardy, plump little birds, they tough out the winter here and fly back north to bread in March and April. Steve."
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" Life is so short- do not waste it"
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Good Morning.

A Video of Jim and Dad below
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My son Jim and his wife Beverly visited us yesterday, he is the one that writes Tennessee Granddaddy We enjoyed making this video above, Mary was behind the camera. .

Ecobirder
Glen in Australia
Great Smoky Mountains Web Cam
It Ain't Easy Bein' Green

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Jennifer White's Blog

John White's Blog

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LEARN BIRD SONGS
Let's Live and Learn Together
Sara's Dog Training
Shooting My Universe
Starbucks Coffee
Tennessee Granddaddy
Tomato Casual
Weather

.I would like to ask you how are you feeling this Friday morning, I know that you may be thinking that tomorrow is Saturday and that alone is enough to make you smile, well keep it up all day, because smiles is one of the thing that we are producing, the other two things Tomatoes and Roses. Dad.

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I am feeling very good this morning, at one time I gave you my mood every morning, I am going to start that again,

My mood today 1/7 11 is Happy. and whatever happens today I am going to try and stay that way, I cannot do anything that would change things .DAD.

.Sara I have not forgot you, I could never do that, I am just running late again as usual, I need a smile to bad to not click on Sara's Dog Training blog, you are so faithful in showing me around, I did have a nice comment from your Mom yesterday that I was glad to get, they are almost there.

.( You will need to use the back up button for this link below, it is worth the trouble. )

http://www.burpee.com/?cid=PPC .. You must look at this if you are planning to produce any tomatoes this year.

Dad's Memoirs

.Dad's Outdoor Web Cam #1

Dad's Outdoor Web Cam #2

Dad's Outdoor Web Cam #3

.Dad's Smile Album .

Dad's Tomato Garden Web Page ..This is the page that you need to keep your eye on all the way to the bottom of the page . Dad.

I arrive at this spot every day when I am putting together my journal. I have not given you very much, but you know all about my side panel.

As usual I will be staying in hollering distance of the office today, one reason, snow is predicted

Next week I am going to write a journal for Saturday-- Sunday will be my only rest day, I must have the Sunday morning meeting.

BYE BYE DAD

THURSDAYS ENTRY # TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY

This picture of a beautiful sunrise was sent to me from Ted, my next door neighbor. he is enjoying the Florida sun. Dad.

And what a difference, while Ted was enjoying Florida sun this a picture by Mary, heavy snow falling in our back yard. We had to cancel our bible study the roads were not safe Dad.
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" Time is so precious- do not waste it."
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Good Morning.
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"Oh for the peace of a perfect trust my loving God in Thee, unwavering faith that never doubts, Thy choice is best for me.
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And even though disappointments come they too are best for me, to lead me from this changing world and lead me nearer Thee "
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This above is another thought that came to me
during the night, I have not had very many disappointments lately, a few of course, so many good things have happen that makes me smile. Some of my friends are making changes that makes me smile. I am so glad for our Heavenly Father up above who is looking down on us, He sees and knows all things, good and bad not any thing is hid from his eyes.
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RECORD RELICS I think that you will like this link above, click and view. Dad.
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http://www.burpee.com/?cid=PPC .. You must look at this if you are planning to produce any tomatoes this year.AD
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Dad's Memoirs
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Dad's Outdoor Web Cam #1
Dad's Outdoor Web Cam #2
Dad's Outdoor Web Cam #3
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Dad's Smile Album
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Dad's Tomato Garden Web Page ..This is the page that you need to keep your eye on all the way to the bottom of the page
Dad.

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This below is good,sent to me by a friend. Drema.
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One day a woman's husband died, and on that clear, cold morning, in the warmth of their bedroom, the wife was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't "anymore".
No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat, no more "just one minute."
Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never to return before we can say good-bye, say "I love you."
So while we have it, it's best we love it, care for it, fix it when it's broken and heal it when it's sick.
This is true for marriage.....And old cars... And children with bad report cards, and dogs with bad hips, and aging parents and grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it.
Some things we keep -- like a best friend who moved away or a sister-in-law after divorce. There are just some things that make us happy, no matter what.
Life is important, like people we know who are special.. And so, we keep them close!
I received this from someone who thought I was a 'keeper'! Then I sent it to the people I think of in the same way... Now it's your turn to send this to all those people who are "keepers" in your life, including the person who sent it, if you feel that way. Suppose one morning you never wake up, do all your friends know you love them?
Let every one of your friends know you love them. Even if you think they don't love you back. And. just in case I'm gone tomorrow:
I LOVE YA!!!
Live today because tomorrow is not promised.
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It is time for me to visit Sara, Misty and Oreo. And to get that Sumatra x bold coffee going, but first here is the way to Sara's house and I always feel welcome there, just click on Sara's Dog Training blog and Sara will let you in and she will tell you all about our beautiful Shelties. Misty and Oreo. Dad.

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Just a few of my links that I enjoy, I have many, many more . DAD

Ecobirder
Glen in Australia
Great Smoky Mountains Web Cam
It Ain't Easy Bein' Green
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Jennifer White's Blog
John White's Blog
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LEARN BIRD SONGS
Let's Live and Learn Together
Sara's Dog Training
Shooting My Universe
Starbucks Coffee
Tennessee Granddaddy
Tomato Casual
Weather.
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Today..1/6/11.
Partly cloudy. High 6C. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.
Partly cloudy skies. High 44F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.
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I am not sure but I may be done, if I am not I will be back. I am feeling good today, I am in a Happy mood so maybe you will be able to get along with me today. I hope to see all of you in the morning if my life is spare another day, ( you never know) see what is said about that up above.
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I am sending love and good wishes to all of you around this wide world. " Be Good " until I see you again,
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BYE BYE DAD
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