LOL ... Remember me? It's Carrie....

13 years ago

I feel terrible that i haven't posted at all this season - we've been very, very busy but I did NOT neglect my garden while doing other house projects here.

I've missed everyone and haven't even had time to read the messages, but wanted to just say "hey" to everyone (especially the oldies... you know who you are..)

Tom(token) my friend, thanks for the wonderful seeds, everything is growing great - and I still have that hibiscus for you (next year) when you are in town... :0)

Son bought a townhouse; we've done some projects in the house (put in a huge movie screen - which is so much fun), etc. etc. -

Hope EVERYONE is well - miss you guys!

Carrie

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flowerchildky
13 years ago
Hi Carrie! good to hear from you! I don't post very often either- I do check in here quite a bit, as well as cottage garden and ohio valley forums..

glad you posted- there are a lot of us 'oldies' still here-gardening gets in the blood (kind of like they say about the circus) and you can't seem to stop LOL

glad to hear you are able to keep up with your gardens with all the other 'fun stuff' you are doing..
same with me- I take care of my Mom's yard/gardens (she's 88 now) as well as my own...doing more veggies this year and experimenting with 'bucket tomatoes'..they are looking good and have blooms YAY!
I also have my first grandbaby- a boy born in Sept, so I am loving playing 'granny' -I keep him 2 days a week- what a joy!

I still play the CD's music you sent me- my sister made copies and when we take Mom on trips we play them, and sing along- "I've got a brand new pair of rollerskates"
"put the lime in the coconut and drink it all up"...love'em!- never hear these on the radio :))

be sure and post photos when you get a chance..love seeing your gardens

best wishes my friend,
Linda in Louisville
pitimpinai
13 years ago
Hi Carrie.
So good to see you post again.
Been missing you. Glad you are having fun with your garden and projects at your son's new place.
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carrie630
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13 years ago
LOL - Piti - The projects are in OUR place, he's in charge of his townhouse... He's only 24 - saved his money during college and throughout his job after graduating and is determined to do it all "himself"... which so far has been NO unpacking, etc. etc. since three months ago. My hands are tied but hopefully he'll want Mom and Dad's help.

Linda! OMG= haven't seen you in ages! So glad you enjoy the CDs - thanks again (from 2004) for all your help - you were wonderful!

Carrie
tiffy_z5_6_can
13 years ago
Ahhhhh... There she is!! Nice to hear from you again. Sounds like life is good which is the way it should be!! :O)
kqcrna
13 years ago
Hi, Carrie! (and all the oldies)

Same here. I don't post as much as I used to but I do check in often.

Karen
PVick
13 years ago
Well, whaddaya know! Hi Carrie! Was wondering the other day where you were - miss the pics of your wonderful garden!

Glad you took some time off from watching movies on that huge screen - LOL!

And Linda from Kentucky! Good to "see" you too - congrats on the new grandbaby!

PV
mnwsgal
13 years ago
Glad to hear from you, Carrie. I think of you and your gardens often and, like PV, I have missed your photos.

Life ebbs and flows for us all and sometimes we post less often. It is always good to catch up.
token28001
13 years ago
Carrie, I was in Charlotte this weekend and thought about you as I was riding a motorcycle past your exit. We need to get together again soon. I'm visiting Charlotte a lot more these days. The gardens around here are sometimes neglected in exchange for other activities with friends.

Glad you're doing well. We'll talk soon. No plans to visit in the next couple of weeks.
mmqchdygg
13 years ago
Hey, look what the cat dragged in!
lynnencfan
13 years ago
Good to see you Carrie - been off and on myself for the past year but life is finally getting back to normal after the passing of my mother and reclaiming gardens that had been neglected as her care became more hands on. Your gardens had always been an inspiration to me. I hope we get to see more pictures as you have time .....

Lynne
pippi21
13 years ago
I was just thinking about you the other day and realized that I hadn't seen you post in a long time and meant to ask Tom/Token if he'd been in touch with you. Hope all is well with you. Miss your beautiful gardens; any recent pictures for us to see?
carrie630
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13 years ago
owwwwwwww bad pain stung on wrist yellow jacket typing with left hand will post again love u all carrie
albertar
13 years ago
Hi ya Carrie, I don't post very often anymore either, :)

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not_a_contessa
13 years ago
Good to see you back again, I miss seeing pictures of your gardens too.

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GawdinFever
13 years ago
Hello, Carrie and everyone else!

I lurk more than anything, because most of the time I don't see anyone I 'know'!

I wish all of you would post pics! ;)

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