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Guess who came to the house for drinks

16 years ago

Brenda55...but I didn't get a picture of us!

Brenda and her DH were in town last night so Brenda and I got together at my home for a glass or two of wine. We visited a couple of hours and it felt like we were friends forever. I really enjoyed my visit with her.

She did bring a surcie for me to enjoy! A silicon bottle top baster, some water crackers from Australia and Christmas coasters. How did you know that I threw out my old tattered Christmas coasters last year? All came wrapped in a beautiful flower bag that Aleksi wondered if I would like. I love the flower on the bag Aleksi. Thank you Brenda, I love it all.

Brenda it was a joy to meet you.

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Carol Schmertzler Siegel
16 years ago
Hey, how nice is that! I love hearing about the meetings! So many of them, too! Very nice gifts, enjoy them, Karen!
wizardnm
16 years ago
If you don't want the basting bottle topper, I do! :))
The coasters are perfect... Nice you were able to connect.

Cheers, Nancy
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lindac
16 years ago
Love those coasters!!!! Really love them!!!...Really Really REALLY do!
I thought I had everything Christmas I needed and more besides....( I mean who has a Christmas Toilet plunger besides me?)..But I don't have Christmas coasters!
And it was really nice that Brenda visited.....especially since she brought you those coasters!
Linda c
doucanoe
16 years ago
How cool is that? A visit with a forum friend AND gifts! Love it all! So glad to hear you two got to meet!

Lindac, tell us how you REALLY feel about those coasters! LOL (ahem....a Christmas plunger?????)

Linda
annie1992
16 years ago
I don't even want to know more about LindaC's Christmas plunger, LOL.

Those are really cute coasters, though, and a visit from Brenda and Aleksi sounds like so much fun. I'm glad you had a nice afternoon together.

Annie
jessyf
16 years ago
Linda, in which room of the house do you keep your plunger? (grin)

Nice that you could visit, I've met both of you, and I can vouch for both of your characters (won't comment on mine, heh heh)
lindac
16 years ago
In that sort of hide-away closet off the 2nd landing on the stairs...near the upstairs bathroom.....it's not for "non family" view.
I could take a picture and post it if you all insist!
Linda C
mustangs81
16 years ago
Boy am I jealous! Knowing Karen and her DH, I'm sure you really enjoyed yourself Brenda.
Gina_W
16 years ago
I'm glad you two nice ladies could meet. But we need more pix of the grandbabies gals!
san_
16 years ago
how really neat that you guys could visit! and you got presents, too karen? but i already knew how generous brenda was...in any case, please tell aleski i would have been perfectly happy with that absolutely gorgeous bag! have a safe trip home, brenda!
riverrat1
Original Author
16 years ago
Oh yes Linda, we must have a peek at the Christmas Plunger...sounds like a bad movie! Heh heh

The coasters are Fitz and Floyd if anyone wants to try to find them...I'm so lucky to have CF friends that like the same things I do:-)
lowspark
16 years ago
Very cool! Wish I coulda been there. Can't believe you didn't get a picture of the two of you though!! Sounds like y'all had a great time.
woodie
16 years ago
I'm very glad that you two could get together!
lindac
16 years ago
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lindac
16 years ago
They also have snack plates in that pettern!!
Brenda!! You shouldn't have....! See what you started!
pranjal
16 years ago
I love those coasters! It's nice to meet up with friends, I enjoy reading about these visits. You guys are sooo lucky!! I should check with DH if he'd like to move to the US!

Have a great week, everyone!

Pranjal
lyndaluu2
16 years ago
How fun to meet other Cfers...
The coasters are great!!
It's always nice to meet new friends.

Linda
vacuumfreak
16 years ago
I'm glad you got to meet up! I'm always happy (and a little jealous) to hear about CF gatherings :o) Bottle baster seems very practical.

Linda, do show pics of the Christmas plunger. I didn't even know someone would have created such a thing.
brenda55
16 years ago
I was very fortunate to meet Karen and her DH this weekend. Karen and I shared some great conversation and some excellent wine and it was perfect.

Linda, I can only hope Karen likes the coasters as much as you...lol. You might try Dillards :)

Thanks again for the hospitality, Karen and I will look forward to meeting up again....now, I have 2 reasons to go to Lake Charles...lol.

I think we will have to get Maggie and Aleksi together sometime, too!

Brenda
compumom
16 years ago
Two of the nicest people spending time together, wish I was there too! Enjoy your goodies, Karen!

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