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200th anniversary of the Noisette Rose (Orangeburg SC)
Comments (8)Jerri's link is the better one, because the HRG has the two page flyer link. On the ARS page, there's a calender, and when you cursor over the highlighted dates, it tells what's happening and where. First, don't y'all just love the picture of Old Grey Cemetery on the first page of the brochure. There is no charge for the day. Additional speakers include Bill Patterson from Roses Unlimited and Marily Young who has now been in the southeast for maybe seven years and who grows a passel of roses. We are definitely going to be there. I think we'll try to visit Riverbanks bot garden on the way down the day before....See MoreIs it too early to talk about Valentine's Day?
Comments (30)Claudia, What a great story! I hope you make it that long too. I think that would be anyone's wish who still liked their spouse. It sounds like you had great role models and a lot of incentive to win your bet. Our anniversary is December 20. We got married at our old farmhouse, and the water froze that day. The whole system was rather antiquated, and our water was pumped up to the house with a tractor into a cistern. Actually, it was the tractor that froze, not the water. You know, washing my hair was an adventure. The pastor asked if I promised to ''love, honor and obey'' and I said, ''OBEY!!! I'm not promising to OBEY.'' He told me he wouldn't marry us unless I did, so I told him I'd say it, while I crossed my fingers and offered a ''You know what I mean!'' Good Grief. It was after all, 1980! We were standing next to our new wood stove that had hedge wood in it and it was HOT. We were still figuring out how much wood we needed to load it with, so we were sweating. Profusely. I kept asking everyone to back away from the stove. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, you could almost see your breath, it was so cold. My cake was quite FIRM, and hard to cut. Those were the days. I will say, I'm glad we've moved on from there!...See More'Happy Anniversary to ME'!!!
Comments (10)Congrats Sharon...you're a rare one..I've noticed some of the hollywood types who've had it done have put their weight back on...I know the constant battle you face...losing weight ain't for sissies!...See MoreToday....The Anniversary
Comments (31)Congratulations on your anniversary, Springroz! That's wonderful to read. While I don't follow the Grain Brain diet specifically, I have found that a low-carb/high fat diet makes me feel and function much better than not. I have thyroid issues that impact other areas of my health and I've been unable to find a competent endocrinologist in my area because diabetes research and treatments are more lucrative (and easier to understand). My endo basically spends 5 minutes with me at my annual appt. checking my neck for a goiter, asking how I've been feeling (but not paying attention to my responses) and sending me for lab work so she can write me another prescription and send me on my way until next year. I've literally given up on her for any sort of guidance, other than the prescription, which I need. I've been researching and experimenting with diet for years and know what works for me. I think when people think "low carb" they assume we're dining on bacon and NY strip every meal. I may have small amounts of red meat here and there, but my primary sources of fat are from avocados, coconut oil, nuts and seeds. Whenever I eat grains or sugar and a few other trigger foods (like aspartame and nitrates), I feel it. There is a definite cause and effect. I'm spending this week focusing on my diet because I made some poor choices over Thanksgiving. (I'm weak when others cook for me...) I think Annie's points about our dietary needs being individual is right on target. It's difficult and can be frustrating and very, very inconvenient, especially when I'm cooking for my family. But I look at it as a every bit as much as a prescription for my health, too. Thanks for your post... you've inspired me to get back on track....See More
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