Michelle
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Post by Michelle on Feb 24, 2006 0:18:12 GMT 10
Another practical one here. Last year I asked for a magnolia tree for mothers day. LOL I felt like I hit the jackpot last week though. I was out at my grandparents old farmhouse helping my dad sort thru some of their belongings. He got a box and told me to fill if with anything I wanted! I chose 2 old glass beverage pitchers, an old set of glass tumblers, a china teapot, a pair of silver and crystal salt and pepper shakers, a decorative fruit plate, and some glass dessert dishes. My mother gave me a set of dishes that belonged to her mother and a huge old trunk that belonged to one of her aunts. I am so happy with my "treasures." I love collections passed down thru the generations. What gifts of love and legacy they become. Wonderful treasures you just got, Lynn  I laughed about the magnolia tree because I asked for a cherry tree for my birthday last year, and my fil got me one... ;D Then later on in the summer, I bought a weeping cherry tree. I can't wait to see those bloom this year. |
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lynn
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Post by lynn on Feb 24, 2006 0:20:33 GMT 10
I wish I could, Carolyn. I don't have a dig camera....poor, pitiful me. Maybe I should ask for one next go around? Wouldn't that be considered "practical'  ??!! LOL |
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lynn
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Post by lynn on Feb 24, 2006 0:21:26 GMT 10
Aaahhhh Michelle, a woman after mine own heart you are, darlin'!
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Admin
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Post by Admin on Feb 24, 2006 0:35:49 GMT 10
Well yes Lynn, I think a digi camera is very practical, I mean how can you show your treasures which are practical if you don't have a very practical digi cam..LOL. If you can take regular pics and send them to me I can upload them for you.
Oh, Chelle and Lynn, I love getting plants and trees for holidays...!!
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Post by lucie on Feb 24, 2006 0:46:45 GMT 10
I collect buttons too!  |
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Post by teddymaker on Feb 24, 2006 0:47:50 GMT 10
Practical gifts...I would love more practical gifts!!!!.....Got to start asking for them......I really like the tree and plant idea...I would love to see pics of Lynn nad Chelle's trees blooming!!!!
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Post by Admin on Feb 24, 2006 1:15:27 GMT 10
You betcha, we wanna see those trees girls. We had the most magnificent magnolia tree in our country home when we first moved to KY. I loved when it bloomed and I loved the pods too. They made great wreaths..
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Post by braided-rug on Feb 24, 2006 8:18:59 GMT 10
I didn't have a digi cam. actually I still don't. My Mum bought one for ds to take to China, it was a special price because a new store opened up in our hometown. At the moment we use the one from dh's work because he had to know how to use it, or that is his excuse lol. After having the use of one, I think they are quite practical. And photobucket is so easy to use.
It will be exciting to see your tree bloom Michelle. Our ornamental pears are very slow with the flowers, but their autumn foliage has been great, maybe next spring they will flower properly.
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Post by Admin on Feb 24, 2006 8:29:17 GMT 10
Lucie,
I didn't know you liked buttons and collected. That is too cool. Looks like lots of button collectors out there.
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Post by lucie on Feb 24, 2006 11:42:12 GMT 10
Oh yes, Carolyn, I love Buttons! When my church holds their $2.00 a brown bag sale, I often fill my bag with children's clothes that no one wants because they are usually old and not in style--but I check for cute buttons that are usually in great shape. That's how I got my collection increased over the years. Sometimes I find also a woman's peice of clothing with beautiful buttons and I buy it...it usually costs me .50 cents and I get all kinds of pearl buttons, some metal buttons with detailed designs on them... I'll take a pic sometime soon to show you! |
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Post by braided-rug on Feb 24, 2006 11:48:12 GMT 10
Wonderful.
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Post by Tammie on Feb 25, 2006 11:42:44 GMT 10
Me too, me too!
That would be I'm also a button collector!!!
Just loved going through my mom and grandma's tin button boxes when I was a young girl.
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Post by braided-rug on Feb 25, 2006 13:49:30 GMT 10
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Post by braided-rug on Apr 16, 2006 23:04:25 GMT 10
In March sometime I saw in a case some inexpensive buttons. They were at a collectables shop. The shop was at the bus stop where my son gets off the bus when he comes to visit!! I think it is a great place for a bus stop lol.
I think I will get some one time when we go there, the girls were interested.
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Michelle
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Post by Michelle on Jun 4, 2006 10:49:13 GMT 10
Does anyone collect buttons? I really wish I collected buttons. The other day I needed to replace a button on dh's pants, and I didn't have ANY buttons! Not one! Yes, I do sew and quilt. I was horrified LOL |
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