Thank you Edward. I haven't seen Mom's stone since we buried her. It's nice to see her lying next to Dad and makes me very happy for both of them. I'm having trouble seeing it clearly through my tears.
I can relate to both your happiness and your tears, Mary Ellen.
The last stop that Christine and I made before getting Therese and leaving Regina for our reunion, was at Mom and Dad's gravesite. It was good to see their headstone finished - familiar, simple and clean.
It was just a quick stop, though, because a reunion with five other sisters awaited us. What a gift!
Here's a fun quiz that Marcia made for her sisters to solve at our September reunion. I don't think she'll mind if I share it with you.
Keep our "Dressed to the Nines" theme in mind as you name these popular songs of years gone by.
The (bracketed part) of the clue is a direct quote from the song in question:
1. She's wearing scarlet (looking for a little romance) 2. Pale jacket and rosie posie (in a blue blue mood) 3. (Lay off my) sky-colored smoothies 4. (and I can still see) Birks ring box 5. Table dressing (makes me spend my money) 6. (a story from the bible) is what her mama made for little Dolly 7. (fee,fee,fi,fi,fo,fo,fum, look at Molly now), evil one in azure 8. (I'd much rather be) denim, always! 9. Salute to a heartbreaker now that this Cooper cousin (said goodbye to you) 10. as tough as ... delicate trim (give to me ... take from me) 11. Tall, cold, female, in basic color (working for the FBI) 12. Goddess on casual Friday (in a pony tail) 13. Sleeping around in bare feet, (I wonder?) 14. Try wearing these for a kilometer or 2.2, (if you could be me) 15. (I'll help you take off) all of it ... except your head cover 16. (who wants to buy) a specific sparkler 17. not made for hiking or running (all over you) 18. sand in a strand [(instrumental only)] 19. (I peeked in) at crimson trimmings 20. (tell the people what she wore) the longest title, smallest item 21. (who wears) brief briefs 22. Fred in HIS "working" clothes, (polishing my nails) 23. (...say hello!) Did you lose them, Ducky? 24. fasteners and ribbons, (the wrong one I have chose) 25. (I primped passing by) the looking glass character in a sky-colored dress 26. enough blue in the sky to make (coat of navy blue)
Love, Lucy PS: I'm sorry that I cannot include the accompanying CD that each sister later received as a delightful reunion keepsake.
I have to take a crack at these: 1. Lady in red 2. White sport coat 3. Blue suede shoes 5. chantilly lace 6. Coat of many colors 7. Devil with a blue dress 8. Forever in blue jeans 11.Long cool woman in a black dress 15.You can leave your hat on 16.This diamond ring 17.These boots are made for walking 19.Scarlett ribbons 20.Yellow polka dot bikini 21.Short, Shorts 22.top hat, white tie and tails 24.Buttons and bows 25.Alice blue gown 26.Bell bottom trousers
Even at 43, you're still the youngest, prettiest grandmother that we know.
We hope you have a satisfying birthday celebration at the end of your work day. Here in St. Andrews, we'll be raising our glasses in a toast to your good health and continuing happiness. Cheers!
Lucy, I had to email Marcia just the other day to get String of Pearls. It was so familiar, I could even hear in my mind's ear the recording of it that Dad had, but I couldn't come up with the name. I only got 8 of the total number, but I think I was the only one who got #26. I know them all very well now because I have listened to them so often. Love, BJ
Hi BJ, Like you, I have listened to my CD so many times now that I wonder how I could have missed all those clues. So many of the songs were new to me at our reunion but they are feeling "old hat" now.
I can't find any reference to "Baby Take off Your Coat" being an alternate title for "You Can Leave Your Hat On". However, "Baby take off your coat" is the opening sentence of the song. Sometimes that's the way people identify a song for themselves and for others; and usage becomes acceptable practice.
BTW...I did not get Marcia's permission to post her quiz on the blog. Ooops!
This morning I wrote in my Italian journal: "Oggi è il compleanno di mio fratello, Antonio. Ha sessantatrè anni". (Today is my brother, Tony's birthday. He's 63.)It's nice that such a happy event gives me incentive to put my Italian lessons into practise.
Enjoy your entire day - from quiet time spent alone, to joyful family celebrations in your honor. We toast your good health. Cheers!
This morning we are sending positive and healing thoughts to you, Bob as you undergo heart surgery in Ottawa.
Betty Jo will probably have to carry our greetings to you, but you know we love you. It feels to us like we are holding you, your doctor and your medical caregivers in our hearts today. Because of you we are conscious of each steady heartbeat carrying strength your way.
David and I want to acknowledge any of our family members who will be in Saskatoon with Eric and his family this afternoon.
I'm not sure which of you are going to be able to attend the celebration of Norma's life. Just know that we're thinking of you as our representatives, too.
I believe that Dad and Mom will be there for Eric, in the presence of their children. Thank you!
We were so anxious for this Friday to come and go. Thank goodness, Bob's surgery is over tonight. That's the first big hurdle safely negotiated.
Now, another kind of waiting begins. We know you'll keep us posted in the coming days. In the meantime, Bob and you can count on the continuing support of our thoughts and prayers across the miles.
Last night, my friend, Margaret, dropped off sheets for two quiz contests. Both have a November 30 deadline. We can do it!
Here's the first. It's a "House and Garden" quiz sponsored by The Inner Wheel Club of Cupar (Rotary).
1. Not a heavy plant. (9) 2. A strange shrub in the house. (5) 3. True organisation is needed with a politician at the company. (8) 4. Stare and boredom begins. (6) 5. Not a home for all seasons! (6,5) 6. So to loft and nothing more. (9) 7. Put in the golf peg. (6) 8. Got up from the bunk! (4,3) 9. At the start of every year the friendly goblin gets this. (7) 10. It's live on the east. (10) 11. Timer Mrs Cutter uses for her grass. (8) 12. The queen follows the box to the farmer's land. (12) 13. Is it an idler who uses this! (7) 14. Get him a nice one for warmth in the garden. (8) 15. She needs fifty at the start of February. (5) 16. The graduate has the endless space for this. (8) 17. Prohibit and stir up trouble round the east. (8) 18. You need a magic hairpin to find this. (5) 19. Study endlessly about the queen. (6) 20. Does a girl wash here? (8) 21. To return to the fellow. (7) 22. Treasure trove next to the window will contain it. (4) 23. Lend a car. (8) 24. The French parrot joins the company. (10) 25. A tip with nothing in it. (5) 26. Nailed us pointlessly for a time. (7) 27. Save up for this. (4) 28. Does this surround a place for stolen goods? (5) 29. Float on it to the east - right! (6) 30. Can this Italian not see? (8,5) 31. Take nothing with the tablet at the beginning of the week. (6) 32. Store at the house. (7) 33. Make an offer and in France you will get it. (5) 34. It seems as if the lad is not small. (7) 35. What he carries if he needs the lawn raked. (9) 36. You will find it beneath the song. (8) 37. Is this the source of ornamental water? (8) 38. Sounds as if you look hard at the luggage. (9)
I think you'll agree that one quiz is enough for now. I'll post the other as soon as we make some progress on these 38 clues.
Remember, I don't know the answers either. Happy solving! Lucy
You have been celebrating this milestone for months now. The party started in August with a gathering of family and friends at your Regina home. Now the anniversary date has finally arrived.
We hope the joy of this occasion continues to fill your year with happiness.
We raise a glass of ruby red wine in your honor today. Congratulations and cheers to you and all your family
Lucy, Yes, birdbath, lazyboy and vase are all better answers for 13, 20 and 27. Let's go with those. A couple of my other ones are "iffy" so let's keep working on those, too.
There are no Monday blues when we can send happy birthday greetings your way on this family blog site. We hope the sun is shining as brightly on you in Canada as it is on us in Scotland.
Have a great day, Mona! May the joy of today's celebrations with Stephen, Alexander and Emily carry over into rest of your week and beyond. Cheers!
Thanks, BJ I'm finding some of these clues quite hard to crack.
Sometimes Dave is a good sounding board for my ideas. For example, for #28 (Does this surround a place for stolen goods?), I was suggesting "keeps" or "holds" when he called out FENCE. Perfect, eh?
On the other hand, I have rejected his "lawn chair" for #35. Have you come up with any ideas for that one?
In the past few days we have seen some moving tributes to service men and women of the past and of the present. So many lives have been lost and are still being lost in conflict. Those of us who have never experienced first-hand the terror of war wish all nations could live in peace.
Nov 11. Sorrow is the order of the day. Like every Remembrance Day, I listen to the Mozart Requiem and war songs. We are meant to be sad some days and today is one of them.
The sun is shining on St. Andrews this morning after a sombre Remembrance Day throughout Great Britain. Nature urges us to hope for brighter times for our troops and for the families who await their safe return.
With ConcART II just a few days away, you and Kenneth may choose to wait until after Sunday's open house to relax and celebrate everything, all at once: your birthday, the display and sale of your art, Kenneth's performance, and your joint success. What a celebration that will be!
But for today, we are thinking of you, Johanne. May this birthday be special in its own way and may the coming year continue to bring you surprise and joy in your art.
We wish you a happy November 12th birthday. Chris and Tess are sure to make the day special for you. At 28 months of age, Tess will probably be quite eager to help you blow out your candles, eat your cake and open your presents.
We are just as eager to toast your good health and happiness today and throughout the coming year. Cheers, Jamie!
Quiz #2 This one is sponsored by a group called CUPAR QUILTERS, raising funds for "Breakthrough Breast Cancer" - Scotland's research project at Western General Hospital in Edinburgh.
The topic is FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: (The number of letters in the answer is not provided)
1. Sounds as if we regret a wounding remark 2. Quiet chimney 3. Taxi, note the years 4. A very soft French article 5. The my (Continental) 6. It's in a camel on the desert 7. Parking for every one 8. ECO GUTTER 9. Is it cold for a stroll? Sounds like it! 10. Keel over 11. In Spain they will ban an ancient custom 12. Can the woman stay? 13. Twist International Protocol 14. Vehicle comes to bad end 15. Copper to hinder 16. Swiss Queen by the railway 17. Mix up a tame orange with a penny 18. WE FOUL CRAIL 19. Sounds as if the herring have a hat 20. One tree plus one fruit 21. We hear it's a posh pay 22. The kernel is between the spread and the soft drink 23. Athenian primate 24. Love the expanse 25. A noisy affair - Noel 26. Please park Alec's car in here 27. A HOE TRICK 28. Kitty has four; this has two 29. Not stood, the total has a vowel 30. Allow the Unions to have a note
Today we received answers from the Cities and Towns of the World quiz that we completed back in May. (The draw was on October 10).
With 40 correct answers, we got 100% despite a spelling error I made in # 39 when I left a T out of Valetta.
We still didn't win, though. First and second prize were taken by a Mrs. P. Sharp and Mrs. S. Hewlett. They were the first two names drawn from entrants who answered all clues correctly.
Well, BJ, I see that you have solved half of our latest quiz while I slept. Nice work and astute thinking! The PINEAPPLE is especially clever. 15 down, 15 to go.
Thanks for the new phobia word, BJ. I used it on facebook and got some funny reactions from a few friends.
The POMEGRANATE answer is a good one. Edward should have spotted that one. Sharing a pomegranate with his grandchildren is one of his favorite eating experiences.
Holly ... we'll keep peeling away at these fruits and vegetables; they will reveal themselves in all their goodness.
For me too, Lucy--I have never heard of a scarifier. I have never heard of chiminea either. Are we finished that contest now? And somehow I missed reading all the Nov 12 blogs. I really liked the poem you posted, Ed.
Yes, BJ, We have an answer for every clue in the House and Garden quiz. I'm still looking at #9 though - PARTIES seems "iffy" to me. Though Margaret saw "scarifier" right away, she did not have a suggestion for #9.
BTW ... chimineas (small, free-standing fireplaces) are advertised here, mostly for decorative use in gardens.
Lucy, I had tried Lettuce for #30, but discarded it because although let for allow, and tu for t he U nions worked, and I could see either c or e for note, the 2 together stumped me. I also discarded Onions after wondering if the clue should have read vote instead of note and 'no' is contained in onions. These quizzes do mess with the mind. I am willing to go with lettuce.
Well, I am really laughing now, Betty Jo and Edward! Trying to follow the different lines of thinking makes me realize how contrived our answers can become.
BTW...Dave thinks it's kind of silly for one mind to scramble things around so that another mind can unscramble them. He also figures that a lot can happen in the translation. How right he is!
Thanks, BJ Now I'm wondering if #16 might be as simple as BERRY (an anagram of by and RR with E for the queen. The Swiss is throwing me off, though)
And...for #25 I came up with GALA (apple) for the noisy affair. Then I googled Noel in relation to Gala and discovered that Great Britain had a huge extravaganza called The Centenary Gala for Noel Coward in 1999.
You'd think I had nothing else to do but work on quizzes. Not so!
Your mid-November birthday cake, with its 37 candles should brighten up the day for you, Shannon, Sadie, Carmen and Evan. How sweet it is! No matter how you choose to celebrate, we hope you are able to spend some special time with your family and friends. We wish you much happiness today and always. Cheers!
Well BJ, if you think your like my CORN answer you've got to hear this one.
Our dear Scottish friend, Janet, came over this evening and we got talking about #2 clue in the fruits and veggies quiz: "quiet chimney". She said, "Lang may your lum reek" is an old scottish wish that translates as "long may your chimney smoke".
If I'm right about PP (#4) being very soft in music, is it possible that just one P is "quiet" to give us PLUM? What do you think?
I don't think there's any way we could have solved PLUM without a born Scot. Even Janet says that she has not heard "Lang may your lum reek" for a lang, lang time!
BTW...I'm ready to mail in both of our entries unless anyone out there wants to suggest alternate answers.
David and I are going to spend a few days in Rome. We leave here early tomorrow morning for a flight out of Edinburgh. We'll have four full days to explore the sights of Rome.
Unfortunately we'll be missing the St. Andrew's Day weekend celebrations here in Scotland. That was poor planning on our part. Still we'll be back on the feast of St. Andrew, November 30, in time to mark to watch the fireworks that will signal the end of Scotland's Homecoming Year.
We hope your Thursday birthday is a bright and happy occasion for you at work and at home.
Our early greetings will extend into tomorrow and across the miles. On the 25th we will be in the heart of Rome making an Italian toast to your good health and happiness.
We are only now posting our blog greetings on your special day. This morning we had breakfast in Rome, Italy and now we are having an early supper in St. Andrews, Scotland.
All along the way, we kept remembering that it's your 14th birthday. Now, we finally have access to a computer to join your family and friends in wishing you one of your best birthdays yet.
Greetings, love and best wishes today and throughout the year ahead of you, Alexander. Cheers!
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...and thank you for getting it done, Edward!
We remember with awe, esteem and love.
Louise and David
A beautiful picture, Edward. Thank you for looking after it. We do remember.
Love, BJ
Thank you Edward. I haven't seen Mom's stone since we buried her. It's nice to see her lying next to Dad and makes me very happy for both of them. I'm having trouble seeing it clearly through my tears.
THANK YOU.
Love,
ME
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I can relate to both your happiness and your tears, Mary Ellen.
The last stop that Christine and I made before getting Therese and leaving Regina for our reunion, was at Mom and Dad's gravesite. It was good to see their headstone finished - familiar, simple and clean.
It was just a quick stop, though, because a reunion with five other sisters awaited us. What a gift!
Love, Louise
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Happy Bronze Wedding Anniversary,
Shannon and Andry!
We hope your November 2nd celebrations include special moments for just the two of you as well as joyful family times with Sadie, Carmen and Evan.
Love, cheers and best wishes,
Louise and David
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Here's a fun quiz that Marcia made for her sisters to solve at our September reunion. I don't think she'll mind if I share it with you.
Keep our "Dressed to the Nines" theme in mind as you name these popular songs of years gone by.
The (bracketed part) of the clue is a direct quote from the song in question:
1. She's wearing scarlet (looking for a little romance)
2. Pale jacket and rosie posie (in a blue blue mood)
3. (Lay off my) sky-colored smoothies
4. (and I can still see) Birks ring box
5. Table dressing (makes me spend my money)
6. (a story from the bible) is what her mama made for little Dolly
7. (fee,fee,fi,fi,fo,fo,fum, look at Molly now), evil one in azure
8. (I'd much rather be) denim, always!
9. Salute to a heartbreaker now that this Cooper cousin (said goodbye to you)
10. as tough as ... delicate trim (give to me ... take from me)
11. Tall, cold, female, in basic color (working for the FBI)
12. Goddess on casual Friday (in a pony tail)
13. Sleeping around in bare feet, (I wonder?)
14. Try wearing these for a kilometer or 2.2, (if you could be me)
15. (I'll help you take off) all of it ... except your head cover
16. (who wants to buy) a specific sparkler
17. not made for hiking or running (all over you)
18. sand in a strand [(instrumental only)]
19. (I peeked in) at crimson trimmings
20. (tell the people what she wore) the longest title, smallest item
21. (who wears) brief briefs
22. Fred in HIS "working" clothes, (polishing my nails)
23. (...say hello!) Did you lose them, Ducky?
24. fasteners and ribbons, (the wrong one I have chose)
25. (I primped passing by) the looking glass character in a sky-colored dress
26. enough blue in the sky to make (coat of navy blue)
Love, Lucy
PS: I'm sorry that I cannot include the accompanying CD that each sister later received as a delightful reunion keepsake.
I have to take a crack at these:
1. Lady in red
2. White sport coat
3. Blue suede shoes
5. chantilly lace
6. Coat of many colors
7. Devil with a blue dress
8. Forever in blue jeans
11.Long cool woman in a black dress
15.You can leave your hat on
16.This diamond ring
17.These boots are made for walking
19.Scarlett ribbons
20.Yellow polka dot bikini
21.Short, Shorts
22.top hat, white tie and tails
24.Buttons and bows
25.Alice blue gown
26.Bell bottom trousers
Buono occhio, Eduardo! (Good eye!)
It's also appropriate that l'ottava sorella (the 8th sister) should be first to tackle these clues.
By my calculations, just 8 tunes remain "unsung" #4,9,10,12,13,14,18and 23. Buona fortuna!
Ciao, Luisa, (practising my Italian on my blogatives)
Happy Birthday, Michele!
Even at 43, you're still the youngest, prettiest grandmother that we know.
We hope you have a satisfying birthday celebration at the end of your work day. Here in St. Andrews, we'll be raising our glasses in a toast to your good health and continuing happiness. Cheers!
Lots of love,
Louise and David
9. Hats off to Larry
12. Venus in blue jeans
Hats off to you, too, Ed!
We sisters were able to work in pairs to solve this quiz. You're flying solo with determination!
Twenty down and six to go!
Love Louise
Hey Edward,
You're doing way better than some of us did. Although I did get some of the ones you haven't got yet. Some of the older songs, that is.
BJ
You know, BJ, I think you might be the only one of us that got the "instrumental only" answer for #18.
I have to agree that Ed is doing exceptionally well on his own. I thought Lou and Marty might have thrown in answer or two by now.
LOL, Lucy
18. String of pearls
Oh wow, Ed
It's got to be easy peasy from here on in.
LOL, Lucy
4. Blue velvet
10. Leather and Lace
!4. Walk a mile in my shoes?
23. Donald where's yer troosers
Lucy,
I had to email Marcia just the other day to get String of Pearls. It was so familiar, I could even hear in my mind's ear the recording of it that Dad had, but I couldn't come up with the name. I only got 8 of the total number, but I think I was the only one who got #26. I know them all very well now because I have listened to them so often.
Love, BJ
P. S. Is #15 sometimes called "Baby, take off your coat?"
Nice work, Ed.
By my calculation, the only clue you haven't solved is #13. Amazing!
Louise
Hi BJ,
Like you, I have listened to my CD so many times now that I wonder how I could have missed all those clues. So many of the songs were new to me at our reunion but they are feeling "old hat" now.
I can't find any reference to "Baby Take off Your Coat" being an alternate title for "You Can Leave Your Hat On". However, "Baby take off your coat" is the opening sentence of the song. Sometimes that's the way people identify a song for themselves and for others; and usage becomes acceptable practice.
BTW...I did not get Marcia's permission to post her quiz on the blog. Ooops!
LOL, Lucy
Happy Birthday, Tony!
This morning I wrote in my Italian journal: "Oggi è il compleanno di mio fratello, Antonio. Ha sessantatrè anni". (Today is my brother, Tony's birthday. He's 63.)It's nice that such a happy event gives me incentive to put my Italian lessons into practise.
Enjoy your entire day - from quiet time spent alone, to joyful family celebrations in your honor. We toast your good health. Cheers!
Lots of love,
Louise and David
Birthday Greetings, Dana!
We hope your 39th birthday is already going well for you. We noticed that you were born the same year that we got married. 1970 was a very good year!
Have fun with Jack and Davis on your special day. They are sure to enjoy sharing your cake and candles with you.
So, here's to a happy birthday and to another good year of life.
Love and warm wishes,
Louise and David
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You got it, Ed!
100% accuracy and lots of good memories for your sisters. You'll have to hear the CD sometime. Both Christine and Therese have one.
Love, Louise
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This morning we are sending positive and healing thoughts to you, Bob as you undergo heart surgery in Ottawa.
Betty Jo will probably have to carry our greetings to you, but you know we love you. It feels to us like we are holding you, your doctor and your medical caregivers in our hearts today. Because of you we are conscious of each steady heartbeat carrying strength your way.
Love and prayers,
Louise and David
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Best wishes to Bob...
Remembering mom...
Thinking of the family...
Joining others to celebrate Norma's life...
Lots of love to all
That's beautiful, Edward. Thank you!
David and I want to acknowledge any of our family members who will be in Saskatoon with Eric and his family this afternoon.
I'm not sure which of you are going to be able to attend the celebration of Norma's life. Just know that we're thinking of you as our representatives, too.
I believe that Dad and Mom will be there for Eric, in the presence of their children. Thank you!
Love,
Louise and David
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Today is the second anniversary of Mom's death on November 6, 2007.
This morning I have been reading her prayer journal, with sporadic entries written between October 5, 1999 and August 24, 2007.
One line of prayer that is written again and again throughout the diary is:
"Please be close to my family for me. Touch them with your love and mine."
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Lucy and David,
Thank you for your thoughts and love.
And thank you Ed for your good wishes and the remembrance of Mom.
Love, BJ
You're welcome, BJ!
We were so anxious for this Friday to come and go. Thank goodness, Bob's surgery is over tonight. That's the first big hurdle safely negotiated.
Now, another kind of waiting begins. We know you'll keep us posted in the coming days. In the meantime, Bob and you can count on the continuing support of our thoughts and prayers across the miles.
Love, Louise
Last night, my friend, Margaret, dropped off sheets for two quiz contests. Both have a November 30 deadline. We can do it!
Here's the first. It's a "House and Garden" quiz sponsored by The Inner Wheel Club of Cupar (Rotary).
1. Not a heavy plant. (9)
2. A strange shrub in the house. (5)
3. True organisation is needed with a politician at the company. (8)
4. Stare and boredom begins. (6)
5. Not a home for all seasons! (6,5)
6. So to loft and nothing more. (9)
7. Put in the golf peg. (6)
8. Got up from the bunk! (4,3)
9. At the start of every year the friendly goblin gets this. (7)
10. It's live on the east. (10)
11. Timer Mrs Cutter uses for her grass. (8)
12. The queen follows the box to the farmer's land. (12)
13. Is it an idler who uses this! (7)
14. Get him a nice one for warmth in the garden. (8)
15. She needs fifty at the start of February. (5)
16. The graduate has the endless space for this. (8)
17. Prohibit and stir up trouble round the east. (8)
18. You need a magic hairpin to find this. (5)
19. Study endlessly about the queen. (6)
20. Does a girl wash here? (8)
21. To return to the fellow. (7)
22. Treasure trove next to the window will contain it. (4)
23. Lend a car. (8)
24. The French parrot joins the company. (10)
25. A tip with nothing in it. (5)
26. Nailed us pointlessly for a time. (7)
27. Save up for this. (4)
28. Does this surround a place for stolen goods? (5)
29. Float on it to the east - right! (6)
30. Can this Italian not see? (8,5)
31. Take nothing with the tablet at the beginning of the week. (6)
32. Store at the house. (7)
33. Make an offer and in France you will get it. (5)
34. It seems as if the lad is not small. (7)
35. What he carries if he needs the lawn raked. (9)
36. You will find it beneath the song. (8)
37. Is this the source of ornamental water? (8)
38. Sounds as if you look hard at the luggage. (9)
I think you'll agree that one quiz is enough for now. I'll post the other as soon as we make some progress on these 38 clues.
Remember, I don't know the answers either. Happy solving!
Lucy
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Happy Ruby Wedding Anniversary,
Tony and Carol
You have been celebrating this milestone for months now. The party started in August with a gathering of family and friends at your Regina home. Now the anniversary date has finally arrived.
We hope the joy of this occasion continues to fill your year with happiness.
We raise a glass of ruby red wine in your honor today. Congratulations and cheers to you and all your family
Best wishes and lots of love,
Louise and David
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I have a few answers to the house and garden quiz:
2. BRUSH (anagram of shrub)
5. SUMMER HOUSE
8. ROSE BED
23. CALENDAR (anagram)
25. PATIO (anagram of "a tip + O")
30. VENETIAN BLIND
38. STAIRCASE
Lucy
Quiz
1. LIGHTBULB
6. FOOTSTOOL
7. SETTEE
13. HAMMOCK
37. FOUNTAIN
4. GAZEBO
31. PILLOW
34. TALLBOY (a type of dresser)
29. RAFTER
18. CHAIR
Wow, BJ, Nice work!
How's Bob after his second night's sleep after surgery?
I wondered if you would even have time to check the blog, never mind to help solve our latest quiz.
Welcome aboard!
Love, Lucy
22. OVEN r(OVE N)ext
33. BIDET ( BID-make and offer ET-"and" in French
36. UNDERLAY
19.MIRROR?
21. OTTOMAN
27. RACK (as in rack up)
32. SHELVES
20 Could this be as simple as BATHROOM
9. PARTIES (Sprite plus New Year celebrations)
14. UMBRELLA
You're sure chipping away at this quiz, BJ! Nice work.
I think 20 might be BIRDBATH rather than bathroom. Here in Britain, men refer to their women as "birds".
I was considering LAZYBOY for #13 and an anagram of save for VASE in #27. What do you think?
10. TELEVISION (anagram "its live on" + E)
28. FENCE
Lucy
Lucy,
Yes, birdbath, lazyboy and vase are all better answers for 13, 20 and 27. Let's go with those. A couple of my other ones are "iffy" so let's keep working on those, too.
Good, BJ
We'll go back over all of our answers before submitting our entry form. In the meantime, keep those solutions coming.
16. your BATHROOM answer fits this clue (graduate BA, endless TH(E)+ ROOM for "space")
Lucy
Happy Birthday, Mona
There are no Monday blues when we can send happy birthday greetings your way on this family blog site. We hope the sun is shining as brightly on you in Canada as it is on us in Scotland.
Have a great day, Mona! May the joy of today's celebrations with Stephen, Alexander and Emily carry over into rest of your week and beyond. Cheers!
Love and best wishes,
Louise and David
Hey! Can you put music to that quiz.
Hi Lucy,
Could #17 be "ST-ra-I-ne-R" Anagram of 'restrain' with the word STIR and r-EST- r-A-in EAST both appearing?
ONE ONE ONE ONE ONE ONE
Happy Birthday, Corson!
C elebrate being
O ne year old. Your
R ed hair and winning
S mile are gifts
O f a boy who is truly
N umber ONE today!
Lots of love,
Louise and David
ONE ONE ONE ONE ONE ONE
Ed,
You are too funny! Maybe you could hum a tune while you are working on the clues. I admit, some of them are obscure.
BJ,
I've recorded STRAINER for #17 but it seems like a bit of a stretch to me.
Now could #2 be COMPUTER? (CO for company, MP for politician and UTER for the organization of true.)
Whew!
LOL, Lucy
15. SHELF = SHE+L(50)+F(Feb)
26. SUNDIAL = anagram of "nailed us" without the E for East
Lucy
Lucy,
Brilliant on 2, 15 and 26.
I agree #17 is one of the iffy ones I was talking about.
Thanks, BJ
I'm finding some of these clues quite hard to crack.
Sometimes Dave is a good sounding board for my ideas. For example, for #28 (Does this surround a place for stolen goods?), I was suggesting "keeps" or "holds" when he called out FENCE. Perfect, eh?
On the other hand, I have rejected his "lawn chair" for #35. Have you come up with any ideas for that one?
Lucy
12. CHESTERFIELD (box = chest, ER for the queen + field
Lucy,
Sorry I haven't had time to work on the quiz, but you seem to be doing great without help. Could # 19 be CAMERA?
REMEMBRANCE DAY 2009
In the past few days we have seen some moving tributes to service men and women of the past and of the present. So many lives have been lost and are still being lost in conflict. Those of us who have never experienced first-hand the terror of war wish all nations could live in peace.
BJ,
I've had a closer look at #19 since you posted an alternate solution. I have a 3rd suggestion:
19. DUSTER (take the end off "study" for dust and add ER for the queen.
I've been working on #24:
24. PERCOLATOR (anagram of le + parrot + co)
Lucy
Well done, Lucy.
I like both your answers.
Nov 11. Sorrow is the order of the day. Like every Remembrance Day, I listen to the Mozart Requiem and war songs. We are meant to be sad some days and today is one of them.
THE FINAL INSPECTION
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
'Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you ?
Have you always turned the other cheek ?
To My Church have you been true?'
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
'No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
'Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.'
Author Unknown~
The sun is shining on St. Andrews this morning after a sombre Remembrance Day throughout Great Britain. Nature urges us to hope for brighter times for our troops and for the families who await their safe return.
Happy Birthday, Johanne!
With ConcART II just a few days away, you and Kenneth may choose to wait until after Sunday's open house to relax and celebrate everything, all at once: your birthday, the display and sale of your art, Kenneth's performance, and your joint success. What a celebration that will be!
But for today, we are thinking of you, Johanne. May this birthday be special in its own way and may the coming year continue to bring you surprise and joy in your art.
Cheers and lots of love,
Louise and David
Birthday greetings, Jamie!
We wish you a happy November 12th birthday. Chris and Tess are sure to make the day special for you. At 28 months of age, Tess will probably be quite eager to help you blow out your candles, eat your cake and open your presents.
We are just as eager to toast your good health and happiness today and throughout the coming year. Cheers, Jamie!
Love and best wishes,
Louise and David
BJ,
I have three alternate answers on our quiz:
15. CHIMINEA (anagram of "a nice one")
17. BANISTER (ban+stir+E for east)
32. TOASTER (anagram of "store at")
I still don't have a suggestion for #35. I think I'm ready to put this quiz to rest while we tackle the second one.
Lucy
Quiz #2
This one is sponsored by a group called CUPAR QUILTERS, raising funds for "Breakthrough Breast Cancer" - Scotland's research project at Western General Hospital in Edinburgh.
The topic is FRUITS AND VEGETABLES:
(The number of letters in the answer is not provided)
1. Sounds as if we regret a wounding remark
2. Quiet chimney
3. Taxi, note the years
4. A very soft French article
5. The my (Continental)
6. It's in a camel on the desert
7. Parking for every one
8. ECO GUTTER
9. Is it cold for a stroll? Sounds like it!
10. Keel over
11. In Spain they will ban an ancient custom
12. Can the woman stay?
13. Twist International Protocol
14. Vehicle comes to bad end
15. Copper to hinder
16. Swiss Queen by the railway
17. Mix up a tame orange with a penny
18. WE FOUL CRAIL
19. Sounds as if the herring have a hat
20. One tree plus one fruit
21. We hear it's a posh pay
22. The kernel is between the spread and the soft drink
23. Athenian primate
24. Love the expanse
25. A noisy affair - Noel
26. Please park Alec's car in here
27. A HOE TRICK
28. Kitty has four; this has two
29. Not stood, the total has a vowel
30. Allow the Unions to have a note
Good luck!
New quiz
3. CABBAGE
5. THYME
6. MELON
18. CAULIFLOWER
1. RHUBARB
8. COURGETTE
13. TURNIP
14. CARROT
20. PINEAPPLE
27. ARTICHOKE
10. LEEK
11. BANANA
12. MANGO
28. PAWPAW
21. CELERY (salary)
Today we received answers from the Cities and Towns of the World quiz that we completed back in May. (The draw was on October 10).
With 40 correct answers, we got 100% despite a spelling error I made in # 39 when I left a T out of Valetta.
We still didn't win, though. First and second prize were taken by a Mrs. P. Sharp and Mrs. S. Hewlett. They were the first two names drawn from entrants who answered all clues correctly.
Onward we go....
Lucy
Well, BJ, I see that you have solved half of our latest quiz while I slept. Nice work and astute thinking! The PINEAPPLE is especially clever. 15 down, 15 to go.
Lucy
Today's KEY words:
TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA: fear of #13
and
PARASKEVIDEKATRIAPHOBIA: fear of Friday the 13th
I wonder if there's such a thing as fear of long words?
LOL, Lucy
Yes, Lucy there is a word for fear of long words; in fact, there are two:
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the fear of long words (This fits so well! no wonder people have this fear!)
Another name for this fear is Sesquipedalophobia, which is also fairly long. Cruel, I know.
Hey, well done us. We finally got all the answers correct. It may not happen with the House and Gardens quiz, but we should keep trying anyway.
No help from me on the fruits and veggies quiz! : (
17. POMEGRANATE (anagram of tame orange plus "P" for penny).
Thanks for the new phobia word, BJ. I used it on facebook and got some funny reactions from a few friends.
The POMEGRANATE answer is a good one. Edward should have spotted that one. Sharing a pomegranate with his grandchildren is one of his favorite eating experiences.
Holly ... we'll keep peeling away at these fruits and vegetables; they will reveal themselves in all their goodness.
LOL, Lucy
7. PEACH (P + each)
9. BRAMBLE (Br + amble)
15. CUCUMBER (Cu + cumber)
24. ORANGE (zero for love + range)
26. KALE (parK ALEc's)
29. SATSUMA (sat,not stood+sum+A)
22 down; 8 to go!
Lucy
Margaret was over for a brief visit earlier today. She was here long enough to provide us with one more answer to the House and Garden Quiz.
35. SCARIFIER (anagram of "carries if). Apparently a scarifier is a tool used to remove moss from lawns. For me, it's a new word.
Lucy
For me too, Lucy--I have never heard of a scarifier. I have never heard of chiminea either. Are we finished that contest now?
And somehow I missed reading all the Nov 12 blogs. I really liked the poem you posted, Ed.
Yes, BJ,
We have an answer for every clue in the House and Garden quiz. I'm still looking at #9 though - PARTIES seems "iffy" to me. Though Margaret saw "scarifier" right away, she did not have a suggestion for #9.
BTW ... chimineas (small, free-standing fireplaces) are advertised here, mostly for decorative use in gardens.
Lucy
BJ, do you think #30 in the Fruits and Vegetables Quiz could be LETTUCE (LET for "allow"; TU for "the Unions"; CE for "see E".)
Lucy
Lucy,
I had tried Lettuce for #30, but discarded it because although let for allow, and tu for t he U nions worked, and I could see either c or e for note, the 2 together stumped me. I also discarded Onions after wondering if the clue should have read vote instead of note and 'no' is contained in onions. These quizzes do mess with the mind. I am willing to go with lettuce.
I don't see anything in these clues but I think you're right with lettuce. Allow - let, unions -us (uc), note -e
Well, I am really laughing now, Betty Jo and Edward! Trying to follow the different lines of thinking makes me realize how contrived our answers can become.
BTW...Dave thinks it's kind of silly for one mind to scramble things around so that another mind can unscramble them. He also figures that a lot can happen in the translation. How right he is!
LOL, Lucy
Do I dare post more answers?
22. CORN (between the butter and the pop are the corn kernels)
23. GRAPE (GR for greek + ape)
Lucy
Lucy,
Those last 2 answers are brilliant. I think CORN is my favorite answer so far!
Thanks, BJ
Now I'm wondering if #16 might be as simple as BERRY (an anagram of by and RR with E for the queen. The Swiss is throwing me off, though)
And...for #25 I came up with GALA (apple) for the noisy affair. Then I googled Noel in relation to Gala and discovered that Great Britain had a huge extravaganza called The Centenary Gala for Noel Coward in 1999.
You'd think I had nothing else to do but work on quizzes. Not so!
Lucy
4. APPLE (A + PP, which I think stands for soft in music + LE, French form of "the")
Hey, we still need answers for #2 and #19?????
Lucy
Happy Birthday, Andry
Your mid-November birthday cake, with its 37 candles should brighten up the day for you, Shannon, Sadie, Carmen and Evan. How sweet it is!
No matter how you choose to celebrate, we hope you are able to spend some special time with your family and friends. We wish you much happiness today and always. Cheers!
Love and warm wishes,
Louise and David
Hi Lucy,
Could #19 be GUAVA (from herrin G HAVe A?
That's looks good to me, BJ. It's the first answer that has even come close to fitting the clue. Thanks!
Lucy
Well BJ, if you think your like my CORN answer you've got to hear this one.
Our dear Scottish friend, Janet, came over this evening and we got talking about #2 clue in the fruits and veggies quiz: "quiet chimney". She said, "Lang may your lum reek" is an old scottish wish that translates as "long may your chimney smoke".
If I'm right about PP (#4) being very soft in music, is it possible that just one P is "quiet" to give us PLUM? What do you think?
LOL, Lucy
Lucy,
Holy Cow! I think the answer 'plum' is perfect, but would we have ever got it by ourselves? I don't think so. Well done!
I don't think there's any way we could have solved PLUM without a born Scot. Even Janet says that she has not heard "Lang may your lum reek" for a lang, lang time!
BTW...I'm ready to mail in both of our entries unless anyone out there wants to suggest alternate answers.
LOL, Lucy
Happy Birthday, Carmen!
C elebrate
A nd have a
R eally great day with
M om and Dad,
E van and Sadie. . .
N ow that you are FOUR!
Lots of love and warm wishes,
Louise and David
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Happy Anniversary, Kelly and Leonard!
This year you are celebrating your Silver Wedding Anniversary - 1984 to 2009. Congratulations!
We hope you are able to mark this occasion with good fun, in the presence of some of the special people in your lives.
Here in St. Andrews we will be raising a wee dram in a toast to your past joys, present delights and future plans. Cheers!
Lots of love and warm wishes,
Louise and David
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David and I are going to spend a few days in Rome. We leave here early tomorrow morning for a flight out of Edinburgh. We'll have four full days to explore the sights of Rome.
Unfortunately we'll be missing the St. Andrew's Day weekend celebrations here in Scotland. That was poor planning on our part. Still we'll be back on the feast of St. Andrew, November 30, in time to mark to watch the fireworks that will signal the end of Scotland's Homecoming Year.
Ciao, arrivederci, Louise
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Happy Birthday, Luke!
Have a PEARL of a day as you turn 30 on November 25!
Our greetings are a little early because we'll be out of blog range tomorrow as we wing our way to Rome.
We hope that you and Shannon are able to have a special celebration at the end of a regular Thursday at work.
Here's to a good today followed by many great tomorrows. Cheers!
Lots of love and best wishes,
Louise and David
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Happy Birthday, Veronica!
We hope your Thursday birthday is a bright and happy occasion for you at work and at home.
Our early greetings will extend into tomorrow and across the miles. On the 25th we will be in the heart of Rome making an Italian toast to your good health and happiness.
Saluti, buon compleanno, cin cin!
Love and best wishes,
Louise and David
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Happy Birthday, Alexander
We are only now posting our blog greetings on your special day. This morning we had breakfast in Rome, Italy and now we are having an early supper in St. Andrews, Scotland.
All along the way, we kept remembering that it's your 14th birthday. Now, we finally have access to a computer to join your family and friends in wishing you one of your best birthdays yet.
Greetings, love and best wishes today and throughout the year ahead of you, Alexander. Cheers!
Louise and David
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