seeing the pictures of family items. I felt like sharing this one. My grandmother had this in their home that was heated with coal and water came in thru a well in the basement. I had never seen it lit up. when my mom left us,my brother rewired it and gave it to me. My son thinks it is the original light bulb. To me it is a reminder

Susan-My Mother had that same picture but the frame was different. It's beautiful especially with the light. Hope you get rid of that flu bug with all that cleaning. I have washed and sanitized by hands so much this year. Bitter cold here but no snow.

Melinda-Love your Christmas pictures, glad you got to post them. Decorating your Mom's grave for Christmas is beautiful. More memories with our pictures. We have done so many swaps over the years I have forgotten some of them. We did do quite a few with ornaments.

Off to walk at Lowe's, way too cold to walk outside.

BINGO WORDS for today:

Secret to Success

Wishes

As you'll see, this was taken years ago, but I couldn't resist posting it.

We still have the same cat, Hershey, but this dog (Crystal) passed away years ago. I loved to see them snuggle up with each other and she was definitely one of my favorite dogs - loved every animal and person she ever met.

Jeanne

Jeanne-How precious those two friends were.

BINGO WORDS FOR TODAY:

New Year 2018

Positive Goals

BINGO WORDS FOR WED:

In with the new

A new year to get it right

Eddie found our beloved Husky Hannah dead yesterday, really hard for me. She went with us walking and hiking the 100 acres behind our house. I'll never forget the day a Friend and I were walking the Mtn. and the next thing I know several dogs came charging down the Mtn. like they were going to eat us alive. Hannah put them all on the run. It was so surprising because she loved everyone and was so kind. Never seen her try to fight other dogs. Rest in peace Hannah.

Shirley, I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Hannah. We had a husky and the are such wonderful and protective dogs. I hope you can think about all your wonderful memories.

I am so sorry to hear that! I know that Hannah was loved like one of your own children! My prayers and hugs are with you!

Shirley -- I've so very sorry about Hannah. It's terribly losing pets. They are part of the family. Sending you hugs while you heal.

Shirley, I'm so sorry to hear about Hannah. It's always so hard. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Margo

Good Morning!

Shirley, GOD BLESS Your Hannah.....my thoughts and prayers. Memories make us smile.....Memories are treasures!

I'm so sorry, Shirley. I'm sure she had a wonderful life with you and will be missed greatly.

Jeanne

So sorry, Shirley. Always so hard to lose a loved one.

Shirley my heart feels the stabbing pain u must have from losing dear Hannah. Our pets fill us with a special kind of love.

Thank you everyone so much, you don't know how your words of love and encouragement helps. I am having a really hard day today. I will look for a puppy this Spring when I can be outside with it. We really need to get a big dog so it can keep the deer out of my daylilies. Hannah let nothing in the flower beds and it was wonderful not worrying about everything getting eaten.

Brittney just pepped me up, sent this picture of Mason sledding this morning.

Kids, now that's fun playing in the clothes hamper.

How cute is that!

Shirley -- Adorable picture!

BINGO WORDS for today:

Accomplishments

Party

Good Afternoon Hoping for the big thaw out. For my head also. I have been sleeping till 11 . yesterday till 1. My head is so heavy. BUT TODAY I AM BETTER. {I must believe} One more word for Bingo. Saw this on facebook . Thought what a sweet idea.

So Hope you get better soon! Keeping you and all i,n my peayers! Hope everyone has a great day! I am wintersowing still. More flowers and then have veggies in February!

Susan, Hope you feel much better soon! Amy

Busy day today so just drawing BINGO words:

Be Thankful

Champagne

Susan-Hope you are feeling better.

Melinda-Hope to wintersow some next week. Warmer weather is in the forecast so I'm ready.

Bingo yea I thought u were playing tricks on me. I missed the first words -{FUTURE}

Congratulations! Sure hope you feel better today!

Congratulations on bingo!!!

Grats on the bingo!

Susan congratulations on your BINGO win. Please let me know as the

other winners this month did about the lilies posted or would you rather

have a surprise? LMK

Woo Hoo it's going to be in the 60's today here in the Carolinas. Joined a hiking club and we are going on a 2 mile hike today. If you are retired you might as well do what you want to, Right?

Happy Birthday Amy..hope your day is extra special.

Shirley, Thank you!

Happy Birthday, Amy! Beautiful day for your birthday! Enjoy!

Amy -- Happy Birthday!

Shirley -- That sounds like a lovely day. Enjoy your hike!

Amy Happy Birthday. Hope it is filled with smiles. Doing much better today. I just looked at my self. skin looks dry, hair gray roots showing. . 10 days of sweating and cold chills have taken their toil . But like a plant that had a tough time , I will get back to beauty may start a healthy lifestyle refresh till march 8th.

Susan-An illness does take its toll, I try not to look in the mirror. LOL

I never leave the house without my makeup on.

Susan please let me know if you want one of the lilies posted for your Bingo win or a surprise.

It is now time to vote for the best pictures we posted on the Jan. swap post.

Just message me who you think the winner should be.

These are the categories:

Christmas Décor

Winter

Family

Food

Ones who posted pictures:

Amy

Jeanne

Margo

Melinda

Susan

Oh my gosh I have been cleaning out clutter and I found this magazine today and was wondering why I had kept it and it dated 2001. Looked through it and found this picture that I sent to Mountain Ideals Magazine for a photo contest. It's Brittney (My Granddaughter) and my Nephew sledding. The picture was not the winner but did get runner up and they published it in their magazine. Never seen such a happy face on Brittney, she loved to play in the snow.

My votes been messaged

Sent my votes! I hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

Tallied up the votes and these are our winners.

Winter - Margo -Grandson experiencing snowfall

Family - Melinda

Food - Susan

Décor - Melinda

Thanks to all for participating in our swap this month.

To all the winners please pick lilies or a surprise for your gift.

Night ladies

Wow, thanks everyone! I will take oriental Lily Crystal Bianca and a surprise! Thank you all and Shirley for being such great host and great idea for this swap!

Susan, congratulations on Bingo and congratulations to Melinda, Susan, and Margo on winning the photo contests. Great photos!

Jeanne

Wow, my pic won. Thanks to my adorable grandson lol

Shirley, I don't mind another Lily and I'm surely hoping the deer leave it alone. Thanks so much. Margo

My worst enemy for the lilies is rabbits. They can destroy 100's.

My amaryllis is blooming, this one is named 'Rojo'.

You're right about rabbits but I have to say I have not seen any rabbits so far. Maybe the cats are doing a good job of keeping them away.

Could be, at first our dogs kept them away but I think they got used to seeing them and there were so many they said what the heck.

Bunnies are the worst. I literally gave them a buffet at a house we used to have in Bowling Green. After that one, we lived in the country and that's when we got cats. Never had a bunny problem. Not even a deer. I think reality is going to hit this spring here at the new house. Lol

The ground hog ids giving me more time for planning. hope everyone is well.

I got my prizes. Thank you so much, Shirley! Looking forward to seeing these bloom.

Shirley, received my prizes today! I am thrilled with them all! They are so nice! Loved the surprise Lily and bookmark! Thank you so very much!