ENTRY # EIGHTEEN HUNDRED & THIRTY NINE.

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

''A smile is like a little wedge. That often keeps us from the edge. Of getting sad, or feeling blue..... I love to see a smile, don't you.'

"Begin the Day with God."

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Our # 3 Cam is ready, just checking this morning.

Will have more information about use later today. Dad

DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 3

I hope that all is going good with you on this Saturday morning, I should be in good shape since I rested a lot on Friday. The rain fell most of the day and I did not get outside very much.

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Here is what AOL says about the local weather for this Saturday.

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Today.9/12/09
Partly cloudy. High 83F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
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Mary gave us another one of her poems. Thank you Mary.

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Time

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Days, hours, minutes --- time.
It flies apace, and oh, how oft
We miss the grace
The day, hour, or minute
Could give to us.
Human as we are we move
With hurried step
From here to there,
And there to here,
Filling time with needs and wants,
And doing --- what we think ---
Must be done.
But, ah, the wise man
With a quiet serenity
Calmly lets the beauty of the moments
Fill him instead.

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By Mary L. White
© 2009

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It is Starbucks coffee time and it is also Saturday morning. I am going to perk the coffee and have it hot and ready all day long. So you can stop in and see me anytime today, If I happen to be out of the office just pour yourself a cup, I will be back soon. And I wan't to thank Hollie for doing a good job testerday. DAD.

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It is going to be interesting to hear from Sara today. What she has told us about school and also Oreo and Misty in her blog has been so interesting. This old man is learning a lot, and I am enjoying it very much. I am so glad that we have Sara as our friend. I am sure that you already know how to get to her blog, if not just click on this Sara's Dog Training and you will be there, now smile. DAD.

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.DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 1

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DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 2

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These two cams above # 1 & 2 are lighted and working. Cam # 3 will be installed in a few days, it will be a roaming camera, and I will be showing you things from all over the place. I had an email from Pamala last night and everything is ready and they will be here in a few days.

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We will be showing you a few more humming birds videos next week, be sure and watch for them. Dad.

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This should be enough for a Saturday. We need to get ourselves ready for the most important day of the week. A day to learn a little more of what we should be in this present evil world. I hope that all goes well with all of you. Relax,be content,and count your blessings this weekend. Sending Love and good wishes to every one of you. Dad.

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BYE BYE DAD

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Posted by Dad at 4:00 A.M.

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ENTRY # EIGHTEEN HUNDRED & THIRTY THREE.

Good Morning.

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Just my usual Sunday morning HELLO to let you know that all is well, and hope that you can say the same, No blog today but If all is well I hope to see you on Monday morning. DAD.
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" Time is so precious-do not waste it.''



I am a good example of this thought for today. When I first started this blog over 6 years ago and saw a few bloggers with Cams, (I think that Deb was one) I told Mary that is what I want and then I will be satisfied. Well I got one and it was not long until I wanted another one and I told her that's all I want, But this coming week Michael and Pamela are going to be installing my third cam. So you see what I mean. Right this moment I am saying that this will be the last one but you never know. DAD.
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DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 1
DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 2
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." A smile is like a little wedge. That often keeps us from the edge. Of getting sad, or feeling blue..... I love to see a smile, don't you ?"..
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."Begin the Day with God
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My Daughter Mary writes poetry, and she gave me permission to show you this one today She composed this soon after her mother passed away. She is still writing and I am trying to get her to give me at least one each week for this blog. I hope that she says yes. Dad.
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Snowflakes and Dear Ones
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Gentle snowflakes fall upon me,
Melting fast upon my face,
There’s no way that I can keep them,
If in my heart they have no place.

Very fragile, very special,
Are these snowflakes from the sky
They remind me of my dear ones,
As they gracefully flutter by.

Scarcely do I see their beauty,
Barely do their rare imprints
Fix themselves upon my fingers,
Till I’m wondering where they went.

In this world so temporary,
Filled with ephemeral things,
Surely everything is fleeting,
Flying ‘way on speeding wings.

Like the snowflakes that are melting,
When they touch my skin so warm,
Yes, myself, my friends, my family,
We’re on that solemn journey home.

Snowflakes can’t be kept in bottles,
You can’t grasp them as they fly,
You just have to dearly love them,
As they slowly flutter by.

We cannot keep what can’t be held,
And just as snowflakes disappear,
Often on life’s lonely landscape
We’re deprived of what is dear.

Yet no one really leaves us,
Though we’re far, so far apart,
As long as we believe in snowflakes,
And keep them always in our hearts.
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By Mary L. White
© 2009
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I am wondering if Sara, Oreo and Misty are working on this long weekend holiday. I would like to see them this morning, but I also would like for them to just relax, they need it. Maybe we could slip by for a short visit, we won't disturb them. Here is the way to Sara's blog. Sara's Dog Training click on this and you will be there. DAD.
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Here is what AOL is saying about the weather in the Tennessee Valley.
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Today.. 9/05/09
Partly cloudy. A stray afternoon thunderstorm is possible. High 87F. Winds light and variable
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I am late again in serving my tea and coffee, but better late than never. Sit down drink and enjoy and also smile. Dad.
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I am going to stop for a little while. I will not be writing a blog on Sunday but I do hope to be back on Monday even though it is a holiday. I hope that your long weekend will be a safe one.
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Mary and I always have about the same schedule. Sunday Morning meeting and I think that this Sunday she is going to take me out for lunch.
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We are sending love and good wishes to every one of you where ever you live in this world. Thanks again for all that you have done for me. Smile and be kind until I see you again.
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BYE BYE DAD.
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2009 Dad's Tomato Garden Journal all rights reserved
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.Posted by Dad at 4:00 A.M.

ENTRY # EIGHTEEN HUNDRED & TWENTY SEVEN

This is old Dad saying Good Morning to you on this Sunday morning 8/30/09. at 4:15 a.m.. No blog today but I hope to see you Monday morning. DAD.

Good Morning.

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.." Time is so precious-do not waste it.''
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." A smile is like a little wedge. That often keeps us from the edge. Of getting sad, or feeling blue..... I love to see a smile, don't you ?
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'"Begin the Day with God."
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This down below was very interesting to me. DAD
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THE PROGRAM:

On Friday, September 11th, 2009 , an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States . Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this eighth anniversary of one of our country's worst tragedies. We do this to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.

In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn't take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds

Action Plan:
So, here's what we need you to do.

(1) Forward this email to everyone you know (at least 11 people). Please don't be the one to break this chain. Take a moment to think back to how you felt on 9/11 and let those sentiments guide you.

(2) Fly an American flag of any size on 9/11. Honestly, Americans should fly the flag year-round, but if you don't, then at least make it a priority on this day.

Thank you for your participation. God Bless You and God Bless America !
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We don't want to forget our buddies over the weekend, Sara, Misty and Oreo. Keep this link handy and look at it when you need something to make you smile.
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Sara's Dog Training will take you to Sara's blog. DAD
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http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/09/opinion/09barber.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1

.The link above explains about the late tomato blight.

This little video above explains it's self. I am going to try to bring you my thought for the day in this manner for a while, all the time if you like it. To me the thought for the day is important, we need so much to begin the day thinking right thoughts. DAD.

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We have been having a little rain almost every day, we need to see what AOL says for today.

.Today... 8/29/09.
Sun and clouds mixed with a slight chance of thunderstorms during the afternoon. High 81F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

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My Starbucks is ready and waiting on you. And I tell you that it is strong and good, but I have half and half to weaken it a little if that is what you like. So stop in, you have lots of time as this is Saturday morning. I forgot to say that there is plenty of TEA ready.

I was wondering if we might have our coffee on a video some morning. That might be interesting.DAD.

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This is going to be all for this Saturday morning. I hope that you have a good weekend. Mary and I plan to be in our Sunday morning meeting, we can't afford to miss that, we are so needy. Smile and be kind untill I see you again early Monday morning.

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BYE BYE DAD.

© 2009 Dad's Tomato Garden Journal all rights reserved

Posted by Dad at 4:00 A.M.

Entry # Eighteen Hundred & Fifteen

This is one of Jamaka's beautiful cats. He is a Maine Coon cat.

Double click on picture to enlarge.

Good Morning.

( I just want to say Good Morning to you on this Sunday morning 8/16/09. I hope that all is well with you. I hope to see you in the morning with an interesting blog and a smile. DAD. )

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

"Begin the Day with God."

I can see that big smile on your face and I know why it's there. Because today is Saturday and many of you can stay in that bed a little longer. I hope that you do enjoy it. When you do get up you can still come see Dad. I keep the coffee pot going all day Saturday. And I do not forget my friends that like their tea.

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I do about the same things on Saturday as I do any other morning. I like to get up early and enjoy the sounds of the night. I get that Starbucks going and when it is ready pour me a cup then sit and read and try to think of all the good things that have been done for me. I don't worry too much about my blog , I Can do that on Monday morning. If you could peep in you would see a Smile.

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I hope that you will go by Sara's Dog Training over the week end, Mary and I plan to do that. DAD'

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I began doing a very sad job on Friday. I began to remove the tomato plants from my garden. I did not get it completely done. I will finish Monday morning. As I have told you before this time of the year is always the saddest for me. But they were done, I hope that things will be better next year.

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One thing that worries me is that I did not have as many tomatoes to share with some of you as I would have liked to do. If there is another time maybe I can do better. DAD.

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Here is my thought for the weekend, it was sent to me in some notes from John M. Thanks John for all the good things that you send me. Dad.

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" You can tell the size of a person by the size of the things that upset him. Nothing so dangerous as to want our own way. Submission is the greatest lesson to learn."

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I am going to stop with this. I hope that you are planning on having a good profitable weekend. Our plans here are usually about the same, our Sunday morning meeting and this week a home cooked meal right here at Dad's kitchen. I prefer that above the nicest restaurant in town.

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I am interested in all Wildlife, not just birds. And that is why I read this link below . It is very interesting and helpful to me. Dad.

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http://ecobirder.blogspot.com/

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Dad's Views and Tomato News

This above will show you an article that was too large to use in my blog. Dad.

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Here is what AOL tells us about the weather for today.

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Today
Sunny. High 89F. Winds light and variable

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You know that I won't see you until early Monday morning, be kind and have a smile for everyone until I see you again.

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

ENTRY # EIGHTEEN HUNDRED & NINE

Good Morning.

[ Dad would like to say Hi on this Sunday morning. I hope to see you in the morning. DAD]

Picture above taken by Mary. 8/07/09. I am enjoying the birds and all wildlife that come to my house, even the squirrels. DAD.

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

" Begin the Day with God."

I think that this is Saturday morning and I am happy that it is. This past week has been a little hard on me. It seems that everything has been done in a rush and I would like to settle down to a little slower life for a while.

And you remember how we handle the tea and coffee on Saturday. You do not have to be in any hurry this morning I will be home all day and I will have plenty of both ready, so stop in anytime. Maybe we can have a little more time to visit. DAD.

Here is something that Dad recommends.

http://www.americanprofile.com/

I have a niece who lives in the western part of Tennessee. She writes a blog that I like very much and I think that you will like it also. Click on this link BrushStrokes and you will be at her house and I know that you will receive a welcome,

Here below is what Karen says about her Art.

'' My watercolor experiences as I grow as an artist – through new techniques, painting successes and happy mistakes...sharing a tip or two, paintings, and enjoyment along the way. So, grab your paintbrush and let’s begin! '' Karen.

( I wonder if she would take me as a student, she may have an age bracket but I am only 96, I hope that she will see this and let me know. DAD )

Here is the weather report, sounds very good to me. This is from AOL.

Today 8/08/09.
Partly cloudy. High 92F. Winds light and variable.

I always check on Oreo and Misty each morning. They may not work on Saturday but we can stop in any way and say Hi and tell them how much that we love them. You will always find them right here Sara's Dog Training Thanks Sara for letting us see them. DAD.

Here is my thought for this day. Sunday 8/08/09.

" Oh for the peace of a perfect trust. My loving God in Thee. Unwavering faith that never doubts. Thy choice is best for me."

" And e'en tho dissappointments come they too are best for me. To wean me from this changing world. And lead me nearer Thee. "

This thought is from one of my favorite hymns. R. L. Allan and son of Glasgow Scotland gave me permission to use this.

Since this is Saturday I am going to leave you wih my side panel and stop, but I will be back Monday morning if all goes well..

Mary and I have just about the same plans that we have every weekend. Our Sunday morning meeting is the most important thing to us. We have been invited to have lunch with two of our friends, Don & Martha and we have accepted that.

Smile & be kind untill I see you early Monday morning.

BYE BYE DAD.

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