ENTRY # EIGHTEEN HUNDRED & FOURTEEN

Good Morning,

Picture by Mary---This tomato was produced in Dad's Garden in the 2008 season. A few years ago when we first began writing our journal we had to beg some of these big tomato companies for pictures to use and sometimes we were turned down. Now we just grow our own pictures - Tomatoes and Roses. ...DAD

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

"Begin the Day with God."
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Sara, Mary is going to be with me this morning as we check on Oreo & Misty. Is it o.k. if we come to Sara's Dog Training a little earlier, we are going to be working outside today I know that a lot more of my readers are planning to come later. DAD.
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I have our tea and coffee ready, why don't we just stop right here and sit down and sip our coffee or tea as we talk. You do the talking and I will try to be a good listener. Dad.
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Here below is a comment that I appreciate very much.Thanks Ma.

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...
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Glad you are SMILING today! There is nothing like a good nights rest to make you feel good. Our tomatoes here in northern Ohio are just now in their prime. We were much later starting than you were. Your smile is infectious so now I'm SMILING too and will pass it along today!
August 13, 2009 5:36 AM
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Here is the link to an excellent blog that I have had in my side panel for a long time, I want to call it to your attention as I don't want you to miss My Southern Home it is a very interesting blog. DAD
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Here is something below that I enjoy each week, always interesting. Dad.

American Profile Magazine
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Here is my thought for today.

" Peace is not the absence of conflict but the ability to cope with it."

and--

" It's right to be contented with what you have but never with what you are."

Both of these thoughts are from Apples of Gold. Dad.

I am going to have something to celebrate in about two weeks from now, that's the day that I began writing this blog six days each week. It has not been easy but I have enjoyed every day of it and I hope that I have helped someone produce a few good tomatoes in their own back yard.


One thing that I do know is that I have made many friends all around this world, and I imagine a few enemies also.. I am thankful for all of you that have helped me along the way by encouraging me with your comments and good wishes. Thanks. Dad.

I will have a picture of my Entry # One in my August 28th Entry.

Still having nice weather and AOL says it looks good for the week end, lots of sun, Here it is.

Today.. 8//14/09

Plenty of sunshine. High 89F. Winds light and variable.

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

Here above are just a few of the links that are in my side panel, there are many more to choose from, I hope that you will use them. Dad.

Don't you think that I should be quiet for a while, well I do. I hope that all of you are feeling good today and going off to your job with a big smile.

I am really surprised that I am still feeling good but I am. I am going to be outside as soon as the sun comes up and do a few things that need to be done.

Walk wisely today, someone may be watching your every step and we do want to be a good example. Sending Love & Good Wishes to every one of you all around this world.

BYE BYE DAD.

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ENTRY # SEVENTEEN HUNDRED & EIGHTY THREE

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

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Picture taken in Dad's Tomato Garden, June 9, 2009 .

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This would be a good time to check the two tomato growing seasons, 2008 and 2009. Let me know which one you think is the best. Here below are the two links to view them. Be sure and use the slide show. DAD.

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Dad's Tomato Garden Photo Album-2008

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Dad's Tomato Garden Photo Album-2009

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Embracing Imperfection
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When I was a little girl, my Mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular, when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long ago, my Mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burned toast in front of my Dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my Dad did was reach for his toast, smile at my Mom, and ask me how my day was at school. I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that toast and eat every bite!
When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my Mom apologize to my Dad for burning the toast. And I'll never forget what he said: Baby, I love burned toast.
Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his toast burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, Your Momma put in a hard day at work today, and she's real tired. And besides - and a little burnt toast never hurt anyone!
You know, life is full of imperfect things......imperfect people. I'm not the best housekeeper or cook. What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each other's faults - and choosing to celebrate each other's differences - is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship.
And that's my prayer for you today. That you will learn to take the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your life and lay them at the feet of God. Because in the end, He's the only One who will be able to give you a relationship where burnt toast isn't a deal-breaker! We could extend this to any relationship in fact - as understanding is the base of any relationship, be it a husband-wife or parent-child or friendship!

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"Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket - keep it in your own."

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We'll be friends until we are old and senile.
Then we'll be new friends!

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Would you like to take a hike in the Smokies, let Laura and Lucy tell you how. Click on link below.

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http://www.hikinginthesmokies.com/policies.htm

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http://dadstomatonews.blogspot.com/
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This link above will take you to something that Helen sent me that was to large to fit in my for blog today. Thanks for this Helen it is good.I did want to show it today. Dad..
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"I was at a deck party awhile back, and the bugs were having a ball biting everyone. A man at the party sprayed the lawn and deck floor with Listerine, and the little demons disappeared. The next year I filled a 4-ounce spray bottle and used it around my seat whenever I saw mosquitoes. And voila! That worked as well. It worked at a picnic where we sprayed the area around the food table, the children's swing area, and the standing water nearby. During the summer, I don't leave home without it.....Pass it on. "
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OUR FRIEND'S COMMENTS:

. I tried this on my deck and around all of my doors.
It works - in fact, it killed them instantly. I bought my bottle from Target and it
cost me $1.89. It really doesn't take much, and it is a big bottle, too; so it is not
as expensive to use as the can of Bug-spray you buy that doesn't last 30 minutes.
So, try this, please. It will last a couple of days. Don't spray directly on a wood
door (like your front door), but spray around the frame. Spray around the window
frames, and even inside the dog house. .
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Why don't we drink our tea or coffee while we look at the weather. Both are ready and here first is the weather by AOL.

Today it will be
Mostly sunny skies. High 87F. Winds light and variable.

Now you sit down over there in that easy chair and I will pour you whatever you want and i might smile for you. I do feel a lot better this morning. DAD.

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DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 1 ( Side view of garden.)

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DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 2 ( View of lighted bird bath).

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This is all that I have this morning, and my coffee cup is empty and I am tired before I even get to the real work. But I am going to make it, I feel so much better than I did yesterday. Now I hope that all of us will start this new day with peace and contentment in our hearts. Count your blessings and you will be surprised . I wan't to be back in the morning if God gives me another day of life. Love to all of you from old DAD. Smile for me.

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BYE BYE DAD.

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