I just started thinking last week, I wonder when my first post was? Well, it was April 22, 2008! And a big thank you to my son Dave who set this site up for me, and has tolerated all my calls and e-mails begging asking for help and demanding requesting tweaking. What a great guy! (And he’s single, handsome, funny, employed, treats his mother with respect most of the time . . .). And he’s going to hate this, but:
here is a picture I “borrowed” from his web site. Here he’s camping with some buddies; his beagle’s name is Tucson. (And yes, I know you’re not supposed to “borrow” other people’s pictures, but please consider the fact that I gave birth to this boy and he weighed well over nine pounds. No all-woman jury in the world would convict me!)
Anyway, I have been thinking about having a give-away to commemorate my blogiversary (no, I’m not giving Dave away!). I was thinking along the lines of a stack of fat quarters. Or maybe a nice pair of Ginghers. Or — you fill in the blank? Is there a book you can’t quite splurge on? Or should I put together a basket of surprises? You tell me, what should I give away?
This is going to be a quieter week with a lot of quilters at Paducah (boo-hoo, some year I’m going to go too), so those of you who are still out there — make your voices heard!
I will probably start the give-away in a week or so, the good Lord willing and the creek don’t rise (where did THAT come from???). I remember — it’s my dad. He’s been gone for almost ten years, and sometimes his little phrases and sayings pop into my head. I guess it’s another way of keeping him close to my heart. My dad was a maintenance guy who could fix anything on earth, and I think that’s his way of telling me I should include some sort of tool. Thanks, Dad.
Sue
I think you should do a basket full of surprises!!! That is what I did for my give away minus the basket lol. I sent a box full of different sewing items and Cindy (the winner) loved it.
I think you should give away a king size quilt that you’ve personally designed. It should include the winner’s names hand stitched in the center. Then, you should include little appliques in the shape of things important to them. With Elvis it should be a breeze to quilt in the feather motif – you know, the circle ones? Something simple to wrap it up – I think a beautiful faux ribbon that was knitted by you would be a perfect touch – in colors that matched the quilt, which of course, matches the person’s home.
If that isn’t possible, then I think it’s such a nice idea that anyone would be thrilled with whatever they got. At least they should be. And (sigh) if it wasn’t the quilt above, I still think it’s a fun and lovely thing to do and even I would be happy with whatever.
well,*sigh* my only daughter is already married so i guess i’ll just have to pass on your adoreable son.
but a nice consolation prize of goodies chosen by you would be great!
I’m like pdudgeon–my only daughter is married too! Your son is adorable, and the dog would be a PLUS to a relationship! LOL If you want to go to Paducah some year, call me! I don’t live that far from you and who KNOWS what kind of trouble we can get into. Blog anniversary–my daughter once said when asked what she wanted for her birthday (she must have been 6 or 7) “you’re just supposed to get me something and I’m supposed to love it–it’s a SURPRISE MOM!!” A woman who’s manners showed even then!
We should be giving you the gift for keeping us entertained for the past year! If your son is anything like my kids, he is probably embarassed to death by now
Good job mom, you are starting to pay him back for weighing over 9 pounds!
Happy Blogiversary! Hee! I used that little line about “The good lord willin’and the creek don’t rise” recently on my blog too! Great minds think alike, huh? My son started my blog for me too, and it has been a blessing. Hope you have a wonderful day!!
Happy Blogiversay!!! My Granny always said “The good Lord willin’!”, gosh I miss her. Good job on the son, wish I needed a new son in law but I’m happy with the ones I have.
I hope everyone is having a good time in Paducah cuz I am sitting her whining about never having been there. Someday maybe.
Happy Blogiversary! I think a basket full of suprises ( or maybe the dog?)! Hope every one is enjoying Paducah- I’m waiting for the local Mountain Memories Show in June or the Knoxville show in -I think July.
A surprise is always fun, so I would go with that.
I think a surprise is always nice. I loved looking at all of the beautiful birds on you blog. Your son and his dog make a great picture. Sorry, all 3 of my daughters are married.(grin) Winona
Gee thanks Mom
Glad you’re making such good use of the site. Meanwhile mine is gathering dust.