September is a month I'll always remeber, when I was a little, bitty, baby...well, i was older than that, I was in high school actually, Campion College to be exact, I happened to be expelled one day, yeah, I know, hard to believe. Tony had been a model student, Lou saved his model student year for O'neill. They wanted me to follow in Tony's footsteps, yeah, right. It was all downhill from there. Anyway, as i was saying, I was expelled. I was late for classes, was all, 5 times in 3 days. There was a special bus that you could catch on 5th ave, it would swing past the Academy then roll out to Campion on 23rd and Albert. Who the hell knew that? I didn't find out til the 4th day, and listen, if they want a kid to get back in time after lunch, they should have considered letting Bud's Spud's Chip Truck park in the lot at Campion instead of making me walk down to the Golden Mile. It wasn't that long a walk, it was just slow going past Marion, both ways. Anyways, back to my punishment for being expelled. I had to spend the day off with dad...Ha! They're lucky I was ever on time again. I'll always remember that day.
Lots of love
Edward, Ed, Eddie, and Edweirdo
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Well, you have done it again, Edward. Your funny story, with its unexpectedly intimate close, has made me cry.
I love it; thank you!
Louise
Same here! I'm laughing and crying at the same time.
Thanks Edward, Ed, Eddie and Edweirdo!
Love,
ME
xoxoxo
What a lovely start to a new month. Well said, Edward, and thanks for the new thread.
love, BJ
Hi BJ,
I'm filling out our sheet for the nursery rhyme quiz and I can't find an answer for #9. I've tried to solve it on my own with no luck. Did you ever figure that one out?
Thanks, Lucy
Lucy,
I had "I SCREAM,YOU SCREAM" for #9, but wasn't sure if it qualified as a nursery rhyme, so I guess I forgot to post it.
Thanks BJ, I'd say that qualifies. It also finishes off the quiz.
There's no word yet on the results of the clothing quiz. I wasn't expecting a winner's call so I'll just keep watching for an answer key.
Lucy
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Happy Anniversary, Bonnie and Robert
We are remembering you today with joy as you celebrate your 23rd wedding anniversary. Have a great day. Congratulations!
Marcia is visiting us in St. Andrews right now. She will be joining us in a toast to the strength of your marriage and to the happiness of your family. Cheers!
Lots of love,
Louise and David
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The things people say.
"People are pigs"...That's a phrase I agree is an "insult to pigs", then again, from what we're taught, pigs can't be insulted.
I've heard "My mouth tastes like the bottom of a bird cage"...How do they know?
Then there is "You can eat off her kitchen floor". Actually that one's ok, I usually have a mouthful or two off Deanie's when the kids are over for brunch.
They're coming today...yum yum.
Have a great day
Edward, Ed, Eddie and Edweirdo
Well, I have the results of the clothing quiz we entered. It goes without saying that we did not win.
We scored 15 out of 20. The person who marked our paper commented: "SORRY! NEXT TIME! THANK YOU."
Here are the corrections:
11. To be in it one adds in to it.
VEST (we said crinoline)
12. To be this one would be out on the hills and down wind. DEERSTALKER (we said windbreaker)
16. Eat part and wear the rest but only wear the lot. DINNERSUIT (we said bandana)
19. They aim to improve peoples performance. TRAINERS (we said costumes)
20. A little extra and what sounds like warnings. PLUS FOURS (we said halter tops)
We will definitely do better on the nursery rhyme quiz. I KNOW that all of our answers are right on that one. We just need "the luck of the draw".
Cheers! Lucy
We should not have missed trainers, and I had considered deerstalker for #12, but figured it was too obscure. Go figure.
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Happy Birthday, Stephen!
We hope your weekend gets off to a good start with lots of birthday surprises and a happy family celebration in your honour.
Here in St. Andrews we'll be raising a toast to you. May all you have at 44 make you feel today that you need no more. Cheers!
Lots of love and warm wishes,
Louise and David
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Oh! Today there is great anticipation in Eddie, the gnocklehead's household. Today we are making gnocchi,not gnockle head gnocchi, but it is gnocchi. Actually it's a birthday celebration for Deanie's great friend Geri and she's going to help make it. So we can call it "two terrific cooks and one gnocklehead gnocco" (The Italian spelling). Don't let the other gnockleheads know we make it with instant potatoes. Dad loved it, the other gnockleheads will tell you he was just saying it to be kind, but three helpings suggests an honest liking for the dish. Of course, Deanie always made him a lemon meringue pie to chase it down.
Deanie comes by her cooking skills honestly, I don't know if you know this story, but, when we were young we spent a lot of Sundays together and when I took her home around supper time she would invite me in, of course, I was too shy and frightened to go in and eat with her family, so I always turned her down. One Sunday I rolled into the driveway and her mom came out with a plate of food she threatened to throw out if I didn't come in, I had to accept, and besides, I was interested when she told me the little green round things on the plate were peas. I always thought they were grey. Anyway, there were a lot of things fresh from her garden that won me over and she had made some large helpings. They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach (some might add, my empty leg). I was there every Sunday after that, even if Deanie was away playing volleyball.
Yes, there is great anticipation in our house today.
P.S. Louise and David, raise another toast.
Eddie the gnocklehead.
Here's to gnocchi made with instant potatoes, to lemon meringue pie, to long-ago memories and to Sunday celebrations. Cheers!
Hi Ed,
You'll be hungry if you only have one gnocco......have a big plate of gnocchi instead!
I haven't had any gnocchi for so long, that right now, I'd be happy to have just one gnocco! However, I know from experience that that is impossible. What a guy!
Love,
ME
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Happy Birthday, Jenalee!
Have a terrific Sunday birthday with family and friends in Regina.
The sun is shining brightly here. We are looking up at what could easily be mistaken for a vast and open prairie sky. It makes us think of Saskatchewan. It has a way of drawing us closer to you on this special day.
Here's to you at 24! We wish you all the best today and throughout the coming year. Cheers!
Lots of love,
Louise and David
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You're right Mary Ellen, it's pretty much impossible to stop at 1 gnocco. Our 3 guests last night we're all novices and they made the classic gnocchi mistake, after their brains had told them "this is good" and they took a second helping their body got around to telling them "you've had enough". There was some belt loosening going on and the dessert tray was left untouched. Oh... I had to have a couple butter tarts, some chocolate bark and a bit of ice cream, you know, my hollow leg and all. Besides, I'm an experienced gnocchi eater and it's not like I'm never going to get to eat it again, in fact, it's about time for breakfast.
Have a great day.
Love
Eddie the gnocklehead
Hi Ed,
Gnocchi for breakfast sounds like the perfect way to start a day! I laughed as you described the classic mistake your guests made. Whenever I get the chance to have gnocchi, I'm like a novice again and I make that same mistake. Also, I get thinking I may never get to eat gnocchi again so.............
LOL,
ME
xoxo
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Happy Birthday, Bryen!
You are not likely to see our blog greetings but our thoughts are with you anyway.
We are going to the Byre Theatre tonight to watch a musical production by an local amateur company - Sweet Charity. At intermission we will toast your health and happiness. We hope you are doing something special on your birthday, too. Cheers!
Congratulations and warm wishes,
Louise and David
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Happy Birthday, Lorraine!
It is a bright September day here in St. Andrews and fall is in the air. We hope Mother Nature is being just as kind to you on your birthday in Saskatchewan.
No matter what the weather is like, we wish you a day that is filled with warm greetings from family and friends. May this birthday be just the beginning of another wonderful year of life for you. Cheers!
Lots of love,
Louise and David
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HANNAH-LYNN!
S pend your birthday
E njoying the
V ery special wishes and
E vents that tell everyone
N ow, "Sweet Hannah-Lynn is 7".
Warm wishes and lots of love,
Louise and David
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Happy Birthday, Don!
You can be sure that we will be pouring ourselves a wee dram in celebration of your special day.
Take it from one who is already discovering for herself, 68 is great.
May your birthday be as fine and satisfying as the toast we drink in your honour. Here's to your good health and continuing happiness. Cheers!
Lots of love and warm wishes,
Louise and David
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Birthday Greetings, Logan!
What could be better than doubling the fun and excitement of this special occasion by sharing your birth date with your grandfather, Don?
We wish you an especially happy 17th birthday from beginning to end, Logan.
May you continue to enjoy lots of good times with family and friends throughout the coming year.
Love and best wishes,
Louise and David
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Happy Birthday, Carmen
Just a week ago we were sending birthday greetings to your husband. Like Bryen, you probably will not see our wishes. Still, we are pleased to have such a happy reason for celebrating from afar.
Our family tree keeps growing so quickly that sometimes we lose track. Though this is the first time we have toasted you on your September 21st birthday, it will not be the last. Cheers!
Congratulations and warm wishes,
Louise and David
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We take delight in doubling our drink in honour of two couples who are celebrating their 6th wedding anniversary today.
Congratulations, Jamie and Chris!
Best wishes, Abby and Joshua!
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Our book of days says that this might be called the "Iron and Sugar" Anniversary.
So. . . here's to strong unions and to sweet times throughout the coming year.
Cheers and lots of love,
Louise and David
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Happy Birthday, Penny!
Sunday is always a highlight of the week. It becomes even more special when it calls for a birthday celebration. Happy 36th to you!
We hope you have a great day of greetings and gifts from friends and family. May the coming year be another happy one for you and for those you love most.
Cheers, best wishes and lots of love,
Louise and David
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Happy Birthday, Shannon!
It is fun to celebrate a birthday with children there to join in the excitement. Sadie and Carmen will know that it's a special day for their mom. Even Evan will be able to enjoy a wee taste of birthday cake.
However you chose to celebrate your birthday, Shannon, we wish you a great day. May you get the best of every good thing in the year that lies ahead of you.
Cheers!
Love and warm wishes,
Louise and David
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Thank you for the Birthday wishes for Hannah-Lynn, Auntie Louise!! She read the posting and gave us a big dimply 7 year old smile!
Love to all.
Barb
I'm so glad to hear that you got your birthday greetings, Hannah-Lynn. I hope you're having fun being seven years old. When I was your age I had dimples too. They make a smile sparkle.
Love, Louise
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Happy Birthday, James!
We hope you are having as warm and bright a day in Saskatchewan as we are enjoying in Fife. It is great when September finishes in such an inviting way.
No matter what the weather, your birthday makes September 30th special anyway. Have a happy celebration with your family and friends. Best wishes for the year ahead of you, too.
Cheers and lots of love,
Louise and David
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Happy Anniversary, Mary Ellen and Bob!
According to our Book of Days you are three years past your RUBY anniversary and 2 years away from celebrating SAPPHIRE. Year 43 is yet another noteworthy milestone on the road you have travelled together. Congratulations!
However you choose to mark this special occasion, we wish you a JEWEL of a day.
Here's to 43 years of married life - to the mix of events, experiences and emotions that have brought you to this day of celebration together.
We wish you "all the best" for now and for the future!
Lots of love,
Louise and David
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Thanks Louise.
We have a beautiful autumn day here, so one of the ways we'll celebrate is to take a drive in the country and enjoy all of Nature's colors and beauty.Today is just like the day we got married. Blue skies, bright sun, colorful trees, and warm temperatures. Awesome!
Love,
ME xoxo
You're welcome, Mary Ellen and Bob. We're glad you got such nice weather for celebrating the anniversary of your wedding day.
Cheers!
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