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U must look! Why I am :o) Surprise from a KT'er

16 years ago

Linda, mscsippy sent me this, just a bit ago, and I am just drooling. Thought you needed to drool too.

They are called Edible Arrangements! Picture just does not do the arrangement justice. And the smell is awesome!

This is what makes the KT so special, cause of wonderful friends, as Linda!

She sent some of the tropics for me to enjoy, which I certainly will.

Hugs and kisses and many thanks, Linda!

{{!gwi}}

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bigfoot_liz
16 years ago
how NICE! those edible arrangements are my fav, they have lots w/ chocolate dipped fruit too. dh & i don't send each other flowers anymore we send this healthy treat. ~ liz
Cherryfizz
16 years ago
Oh my gosh, isn't that nice of Linda!

Enjoy it Glenda, but it sure does look too pretty to eat doesn't it? Kinda reminds me of the edible arrangements I have seen on the cruises I have taken.

Anne
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bestlawn
16 years ago
Isn't that just like Linda. Just a little of the buffet you would be enjoying right now. Man, that was so thoughtful.
glenda_al
Original Author
16 years ago
And that is just what Linda said on the card:
I hope this brings you some of the tropics!

Mighty special lady, that Linda!
Kathsgrdn
16 years ago
What a sweet thing for her to do, Glenda!
patti43
16 years ago
Just the kind of pick-me-up you needed today.

Linda, you are sooo sweet!
lydia1959
16 years ago
What a nice thing to do!! Hope you enjoy it Glenda!
nodakgal
16 years ago
That was soooo sweet Linda!
Bet that made your day brighter Glenda!
glenda_al
Original Author
16 years ago
And with some of those absolutely beautiful strawberries, I'm gonna make strawberry pudding with vanilla wafers.

Doesn't that sound yummy?
Jodi_SoCal
16 years ago
Brings tears to my eyes Glenda... for you and for the KT community that we should have someone so thoughtful amoung us.

Jodi-
User
16 years ago
Awwwhhh Glenda - what a lovely, thoughtful treat from Linda. Linda thanks for doing this.
wanda_va
16 years ago
What a kind and thoughtful gesture...from one very special friend to another. Enjoy.
justlinda
16 years ago
Glenda you are one lucky lady having such a lovely friend as Linda.
Linda Wayman
16 years ago
Gee thanks for the compliments everyone. I'm blushing. I just felt so bad that Glenda's long awaited cruise trip was cancelled. Glenda, I'm glad you are enjoying the fruit. Maybe you'll be able to take a cruise and be in the real tropics in the near future.
Ladies, I know some of you have talked to Glenda either in real life or on the phone. Today was the first time for me. She is absolutely delightful to talk to. I'm glad we had an opportunity to have a conversation.

Linda
glenda_al
Original Author
16 years ago
Oh, what an injustice I did to that beautiful gift.
I was so excited I did not take it out of the box.

{{gwi:1476344}}

And Linda and I can understand eachother talking. We are both SOUTHERN! :o)
linda_in_iowa
16 years ago
That is beautiful and looks so tasty.
JoanMN
16 years ago
Just beautiful! Enjoy them, Glender! Hugs to you and Linda.
JoanMN/FL
grammahony
16 years ago
Linda, that was so sweet of you to send this to Glenda. I know it helped some of her disappointment. Your so thoughtful.
Leslie
jannie
16 years ago
What a lovely and thoughtful gift!
Linda Wayman
16 years ago
Gosh, it looks even prettier now Glenda.

Linda
pump_toad
16 years ago
That is just beautiful! How very thoughtful of one of your KT friends. Enjoy.
Lois
patti43
16 years ago
Glenda--if you mix a pkg. of cream cheese and a jar of marshmallow fluff (Kraft) it makes a wonderful dip for straberries. Those berries sure look delicious.
petaloid
16 years ago
That is gorgeous, thoughtful, tasty and healthy too!
jackie_ok
16 years ago
Wow, beautiful and looks yummy.
foggyj
16 years ago
You're a special person Linda! Glenda is too. What a nice combo.
vannie
16 years ago
This truly warms my heart. How very very special and loving. You girls are the best!!
des_arc_ya_ya
16 years ago
Wow! What a neat gift, Linda! Enjoy, Glender!

If I said that I was gonna go to the grocery store and then didn't get to go because of the snow...Naw...don't guess that that would work, would it!? LOL
ont_gal
16 years ago
A most deserving gift for a most deserving person,from a very deserving individual....how lucky you are Glenda!!

Enjoy!
sjarz
16 years ago
What a sweet thing to do - Glenda, does Carol know you're not on the ship or will she spend the whole cruise wandering the decks looking for you?
So sorry you missed it, the next one will be twice as good!
Suzan J
teresava
16 years ago
Wow-What a nice gift!! We have received those before and they are beautiful, yummy and healthy!!
marilyn_c
16 years ago
Linda is a very special person. Someone who is very thoughtful and kind. Doesn't surprise me at all that she did that. It looks fantastic, Glenda!
glenda_al
Original Author
16 years ago
sjarz, yes, Carol, knows, and in fact she called me before ship left port.
I had Joan's number, who organized trip, called her, and then Carol called me.
They are special gals, and will have a blast.
dibby
16 years ago
What a special, thoughtful gift. I have seen those advertised on TV, but I think that one is even more beautiful than their pictures. I can almost smell those strawberries!
angela_nor_calif
16 years ago
Awww that was so nice of Linda. I'm sure you will enjoy every bite. We have an Edible Arrangements opening here soon. I hope it does well. That looks really yummy.
msmarion
16 years ago
Aww gee how sweet and thoughtful of you Linda. Glenda hope you enjoy your pudding. It's strawberry festival time here in FL. I guess I'm going to the farmers market in the morning for strawberries. Shortcake sounds good.
Granlan_TX
16 years ago
How special..the basket, Linda and you, Miss Glenda! :)

Granlan...who Luvs this place...KT Friends are the best!
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
16 years ago
Beautiful. And really very Sweet of Linda.

Enjoy!

Gayle
williamsburgjane
16 years ago
What a nice surprise from Linda. Shows what nice people are around the KT!Glenda, enjoy every bite, you deserve it. :o)
glenda_al
Original Author
16 years ago
Bringing this back up for those that missed, to see the awesome gift Linda surprised me with.
grinch_gut
16 years ago
Wow so glad you brought that back up Ms Glenda. I have been seeing their commercials on tv and wondered if anyone has ever recieved one...should have known to look here LOL how thought of Linda to do that for you!! Now wonder if they deliver something like that in my area...I would love to send one to my neighbor who owns the flower shop and what do you send to someone who already has flowers LOL STacy

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