WEDNESDAY's ENTRY # TWO THOUSAND & TWO.

Good Morning.
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" Time is so precious-do not waste it.".
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" Wasted years will come again no more."
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"Many years of life are wasted living for thyself alone.".
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I hope that all of you are feeling good this Wednesday morning. I am trying to get started but it is a struggle for me. So much happens in all of our lives that causes us too worry and fret. I am so Thankful for our Heavenly Father the one that we can go to at any time for help and comfort. And I don't forget all of my friends here on this earth, you all help this Old Man to keep plodding on.
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Many years ago I first heard this thought. " Smile and the world smiles with you, weep and you weep alone." I don't really agree with that. I feel like in all my past life I have never had to cry alone. There have always been my friends to cry with me, and what a comfort that has been. Dad.
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Good morning Sara. I am going to your Sara's Dog Training blog a little late today but I will be there, I never miss. I must see Oreo and Misty before I get started to work. And I want to tell you how much I liked the video of Misty getting in on some of that training. She looked so proud, and I am proud her. I love MISTY. DAD.
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Click here: Turkey in the Straw - animated Flash ecard by Jacquie Lawson
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Sent to us by our friend Joan who lives in Florida, we Love Joan very much. Dad & Mary.
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I am sorry to have to tell you this morning that Jim is sick, you all know him of course, he is my Son, Mary's Brother and the one that writes that blog Tennessee Granddaddy I would like for you to go to his blog and let him tell you in his own words the problem that he is having. Jim, Dad and Mary Love you very much. If all goes well here we will see you early Thursday morning. DAD.
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I have our Starbucks Coffee perking and it is the Sumatra X bold this morning. It will be ready in a few minuet. Sit dwn and relax and I will be doing the serving. All I want you to do is smile and enjoy your coffee. Dad.
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Now is a good time for all of us to look at some of the New products being offered to us. Look at this below. Would it not be a pleasure to produce Tomatoes like these . Well you can Dad.
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Organic tomato growers and consumers are extremely conscious about receiving an organic, chemical free supply of tomatoes. These products contain natural, organic organisms (the main ingredients are OMRI listed). These organisms are certified as non-pathogenic and natural (NO GMO), not genetically modified. Reduce hazardous chemical use in farming with natural, biological soil amendments and root treatments. Beneficial bacteria and fungi are a probiotic for the soil!contact us @ http://www.biggertomato.com/ I hope that you will look at this, it might make you smile this spring. Dad.
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http://weather.aol.com/forecast/todays/us/tn/knoxville/id/37920.
.This link above will give you the weather report for the Tennessee Valley , and you can also get your own local weather by typing in your zip code. This reports changes as the day goes on so the report you get is always current. Dad.
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.Shooting My Universe. Do not miss this today.
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You must look at this WHAT'S NEW AT MY HOUSE today it is beatiful. Thanks Ma. Dad.
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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. That is still my desire. 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 will see you early Thursday morning. Keep that smile going, and we do want to show Kindness to all that we meet today. Dad.
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BYE BYE DAD.
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WEDNESDAY'S ENTRY # EIGHTEEN HUNDRED & NINETY SIX.

Pictur by Mary of leaves on the ground in The Smoky Mountain Park. They are beautiful up that way. DAD
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Good Morning.

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" Time is so precious-do not waste it."
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" Wasted years will come again no more."
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" Many years of life are wasted living for thyself alone."

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It is Wednesday morning Starbucks Coffee time again , and I am ready for it. I am opening a new pound this morning and here is what is on the bag, SUMATRA X BOLD. It is perking now and it smells so good. I am feeling good this morning so I am going to serve, All of you sit down and relax for a few minuets it will do you good. I appreciate all of you that stop in early to see me. It makes my day. SMILE for me if you can. And I think that you will after you taste that Coffee. DAD.
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This is a great video showing the first assembly lines at the original Ford auto plant.Neat to see those guys making the old wooden wheels, by hand mostly. The places that car could go...is amazing!
Click here: The Great Model T!

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The mdel T Ford is the car that I learned to drive, the video brings back a lot of pleasent memories to me. DAD.

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Good Morning Sara, the video that you told me about is absolutely perfect. It makes me love those two Shelties more. I am looking at a picture of them that sits on my desk as I write. We all admire you and them.

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Now let's all go to Sara's today at this address, Sara's Dog Training and see what is going on there. I know that we will all come away Smiling, I always do. DAD

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Why it’s nice to be a dog.

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No one expects you to take a bath every day.
Your friends never expect you to pay for lunch, dinner, or anything else for that matter.
When it’s raining, you can lie around the house all day and never worry about being fired.
You can wear a fur coat and no one thinks you’re insensitive.
Having big feet is considered an asset.
If you gain weight, it’s someone else’s fault.
No one tells you to wipe your nose because it’s wet.
No matter where you live, you own the place.
Your mate never complains because you whine.
Puppy love can last.

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The joke below was furnished by Mary.

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An aged farmer and his wife were leaning against the edge of their pig-pen when the old woman wistfully recalled that the next week would mark their golden wedding anniversary."Let's have a party, Homer," she suggested. "Let's kill a pig."The farmer scratched his grizzled head. " Gee, Ethel," he finally answered, "I don't see why the pig should take the blame for something that happened fifty years ago."

A few days ago I was looking at one of 'Oh Ya'-Ma's blogs and I was impressed by what I saw. So I wrote Ma and ask her if I could show them to you, and of course you know what she would say. I am going to let her tell you in her own words. DAD.

I would consider it a blessing to share my links. My hope is to brighten someones day somewhere along the way.

So often people just need a kind word to make a difference and I do try to do that.

My faith, my family and home are the important things in my life. Keeping in touch with my family was the main reason I started jouraling back on AOL so many years ago now. By sharing my good times and sometimes not so good, maybe I can help someone else too.

You are very inspiring to me each day sharing all those SMILES.

'On Ya'-ma

Here below are the six links to her blogs.

My Holiday Journal

THE NEXT 20 YEARS

WHAT'S NEW AT MY HOUSE ,,This is the main Journal, edited every day. DAD.

Good Morning Sunshine !

BRIGHT SIDE ARCHIVES FROM AOL

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

I hope that you will make time to look at the links above, lots to cheer you and make you smile. Then tell Ma how much you enjoyed this. DAD

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http://weather.aol.com/forecast/todays/us/tn/knoxville/id/37920.

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This link above will give you the weather report for the Tennessee Valley , and you can also local get your own weather by typing in your zip code. This reports changes as the day goes on so the report you get is always current. Dad.

Before you go look at this Shooting My Universe you will be glad that you did. DAD
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Can I come back in the morning, please let me know.

BYE BYE DAD.

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.© 2009 Dad's Tomato Garden Journal all rights reserved.

.You will find links to a lots more over on the side panel . Tennessee Granddaddy is there and I think that you would like it. DAD.

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.Dad sends Love to all of you where ever you are in this wide world.

ENTRY # EIGHTEEN HUNDRED & SEVENTY TWO

This is Scottie the SHELTIE that called Dad's home, his home for 12 years, He was the last Sheltie that I owned. I will never forget him. The things that Edgar said in his poem below were so true with Scottie. He was always by my side. He loved to play with his tennis ball and I have the ball here on my desk . His grave is near the base of the flag pole. next too Princess's grave. You may view the sight on Dad's Cam # 1, Sweet Memories. DAD.

Good Morning.
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.."Begin the day with God."
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." Time is so precious-do not waste it ."
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When you were born, you were crying And everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so that when you die, You're the one who is smiling
And everyone around you is crying.
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If you will look too your right in my side panel you will see Dad's Tomato Garden Album. Those pictures make me smile. Dad.

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I did see my doctor yesterday morning, he gave me a real good going over from head to foot and he found every thing in good shape, my blood pressure was 110/80 which he said was real good for me. But he did see a little meanness in me that he said he could not cure, it has been there too long, 96 years. He said that he did not want to see me until 3 months from now. I like my doctor very much I have had him for many years. DAD.

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A Boy and His Dog.
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By Edgar Guest

A boy and his dog make a glorious pair:No better friendship is found anywhere,For they talk and they walk and they run and they play,And they have their deep secrets for many a day;And that boy has a comrade who thinks and who feels,Who walks down the road with a dog at his heels.
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He may go where he will and his dog will be there,May revel in mud and his dog will not care;Faithful he'll stay for the slightest command And bark with delight at the touch of his hand;Oh, he owns a treasure which nobody steals,Who walks down the road with a dog at his heels.
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No other can lure him away from his side;He's proof against riches and station and pride;Fine dress does not charm him, and flattery's breath Is lost on the dog, for he's faithful to death;He sees the great soul which the body conceals--Oh, it's great to be young with a dog at your heels! .
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I enjoy so much reading any poem that is by Edgar Guest. The one above is one of my favorites. It tells how loyal a dog is to his master, and the ones of us that have owned dogs know that this is so true. I know that Sara would say that it is. I did think of Misty and Oreo when I was reading this. We need to look at them again this morning. Meet me there and smile with me, Sara's Dog Training DAD.
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The best kind of friends, are the kind you can sit on a porch and swing with, Never say a word,
And then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had. .

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I smell that Starbucks Coffee and I must have a cup right now, how about you ?

Sit right here in this rocker and I will serve you. DAD
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.I have been thinking a lot about tomatoes, I know that it is a little early, but I like to plan early, Here below is something that someone said, I do not know who it was, it is good.
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" More than any other fruit or vegetable, the tomato has changed the face of modern cuisine. Whether you toss chopped tomatoes into a beef stew, slide a few slices into a BLT, or layer them with their soul mate, basil, tomatoes have become ubiquitous."
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Great Smoky Mountains Web Cam

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.Nothing beats a beautiful view of the Smokies, notice that the leaves are changing. I noticed there was snow up there a few day ago..Dad.

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Now here is the kind of a weather report that I like to give you thanks to AOL

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Today,,10/21/09

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Plenty of sunshine. High 73F. Winds light and variable.

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'DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 1 (Lighted at night.)

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DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 2

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DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 3 ( Roving cam.)

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Dad's Smile Album

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Jim went fishing yesterday, we should look and see if he tells us anything about it, just click on Tennessee Granddaddy and you will be at his house DAD.

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This is going to be all for today. I plan to come back in the morning if all goes well. We are all going to be kind to everyone today and be the first to smile when we meet someone, you might get a smile back.
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BYE BYE DAD.

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© 2009 Dad's Tomato Garden Journal all rights reserved

ENTRY # EIGHTEEN HUNDRED & FORTY EIGHT.

Good Morning. .
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" Time is so precious-do not waste it ".
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."Begin the Day with God."

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" I am listing Lord for Thee, what hast Thou to say to me."
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Here is a link below that I never tire looking at. Thanks Steve for letting us view this, the pictures are beautiful. Steve is showing us the American Goldfinch today. I have lots of them in my wildlife Habitat..Dad
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.Shooting My Universe..

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.DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 1.
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.DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 2.
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DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 3 ..

"FLU UPDATE "
What is the difference between Bird Flu and Swine Flu?
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For bird flu you need tweetment and for swine flu you need oinkment.
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Today Weather from AOL 9/23/09.
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A few isolated thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Humid. High 84F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%.
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No comment from Dad.
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I will tell you where we should go early this morning. This link.Sara's Dog Training will take you straight too Sara's blog. Tnings are getting better there every day, Sara is doing a wonderful job with Oreo and Misty, don't miss the fun. It will make you smile.
I have a nice picture of Oreo and Misty sitting on my desk and that is making me smile this morning. DAD.
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It is Starbucks Coffee time at Dad's house. And it is ready hot and strong, but I have half and half that you can use. Ally I do have tea for you and it is also good. Sit down now and we will all enjoy this and get started off in the right mood, Happy, smiling and content. DAD.
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Our first meeting will be tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. I will have a short blog in the morning before we leave home, we will be home after the last meeting of the day.
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Don't forget my side panel.
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BYE BYE DAD..
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by Dad at 4:00 A.M..9/23/09


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