tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post2427963526899547167..comments2024-03-28T19:36:39.783-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: O! U R A Q T Pi We Heart U!Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77012702409058901622010-02-09T08:46:22.405-05:002010-02-09T08:46:22.405-05:00Thanks, Hank. Rod is wonderful. And, yes, those tu...Thanks, Hank. Rod is wonderful. And, yes, those tumultuous early years of my life help me appreciate how great I have it now with Rod and our little house on the hill. :)RhondaLhttp://www.thehorseyset.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70242597718515767712010-02-09T00:22:18.501-05:002010-02-09T00:22:18.501-05:00Did you figure out Roberta's code?Did you figure out Roberta's code?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63950352630903355122010-02-08T23:49:32.629-05:002010-02-08T23:49:32.629-05:00Tomorrow--the charming, hilarious, clever and insp...Tomorrow--the charming, hilarious, clever and inspirational JB Stanley.<br /><br />Tonight--we battle with blogger to let her post to go up. So far, we lose.<br /><br />But I will persevere! And tomorrow will be our lucky day. Or so her blog promises...and she seems to know her stuff!<br /><br />So watch this space...Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36622615333160998632010-02-08T21:53:53.530-05:002010-02-08T21:53:53.530-05:00Thanks, Hank--I'm feeling much better! :)Thanks, Hank--I'm feeling much better! :)Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17547156276283898193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23865618367920421312010-02-08T19:19:53.319-05:002010-02-08T19:19:53.319-05:00Rhonda, that's an adorable story about Rod. (...Rhonda, that's an adorable story about Rod. (ANd I'm picturing you as a little girl, handling that. That must have been--is?--a very difficult.)<br /><br />John, you're a treasure! (Did you get over your cold?)Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-55521743757848815772010-02-08T18:54:34.511-05:002010-02-08T18:54:34.511-05:00Thanks, Jan. Yes, Rod is wonderful. He's my be...Thanks, Jan. Yes, Rod is wonderful. He's my best friend.RhondaLhttp://www.thehorseyset.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75900050041459794702010-02-08T16:30:41.291-05:002010-02-08T16:30:41.291-05:00I do love Valentine's Day and consider myself ...I do love Valentine's Day and consider myself quite the romantic, but after a six years of dating and a year and a half of marriage, the best ideas--like having a star named after my wife--are behind me. Instead, we prefer to have a nice dinner out, and Chelsey still loves to get roses and chocolates (even if they are ridiculously over-priced). Finding the perfect card and writing an original and heartfelt message or--gasp!--poem is still where it's at for me. And this year, I signed Chelsey up for "Just The Right Book" from R.J. Julia. (The first book will be romantic and come with chocolates, and the next selections will be chosen based on her interests...) I figured you writers/readers would appreciate that!<br /><br />Happy Valentine's Day, one and all!<br /><br />JohnJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17547156276283898193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20046627983424347792010-02-08T15:01:10.520-05:002010-02-08T15:01:10.520-05:00So sorry about your loss at such a young age, but ...So sorry about your loss at such a young age, but your story does end on such a high note! <br /><br />Rod sounds like a great guy!Jan Broganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323983086318138814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70026314805686050172010-02-08T12:57:08.390-05:002010-02-08T12:57:08.390-05:00My reply starts out rather "Debbie Downer,&qu...My reply starts out rather "Debbie Downer," but it improves greatly toward the end. Just so's ya know ahead of time. ;) <br /><br />My father died on Valentine's Day when I was 8. After that, I developed sort of a "bah humbug" attitude about the Big Day. <br /><br />Not helping was college. When I'd pass my dorm's front desk, masses of flowers for the other girls waited. But none waited for me. (Hang in there - the "good part" is coming.) <br /><br />Then, I met Rod who used to send me flowers when he was out on the road because he's so allergic that he can't be in the house with cut flowers. :) Now, he's off the road so, alas, no more flowers - but I'm okay with that. <br /><br />We usually go out to eat, but we've just lost the holiday weight we gained and hate to mess that up with a feast. So, we'll figure out something. :)RhondaLhttp://www.thehorseyset.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70346817191782586842010-02-08T10:33:15.826-05:002010-02-08T10:33:15.826-05:00Sheila,
I'll take the doilies -- I actually fi...Sheila,<br />I'll take the doilies -- I actually find them useful for serving baked goods! <br /><br />And Hank, as it turns out I'm going to have a special Valentine's Day this year. Lannie (my 23-yr old daughter) and her boyfriend invited us for dinner Valentine's Day. Lannie will cook. For me, that's even better than romantic!!Jan Broganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323983086318138814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64078213035781074732010-02-08T10:32:35.005-05:002010-02-08T10:32:35.005-05:00Terry, that could work. But at some age, kids are ...Terry, that could work. But at some age, kids are about quantity. Hmm..maybe that could/should be fixed, though. (ha.)<br /><br />Anyone sending Valentines this year? Who to? (To whom?)Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61468238795704289842010-02-08T10:22:14.635-05:002010-02-08T10:22:14.635-05:00On the PC thing -- when I taught pre-school, every...On the PC thing -- when I taught pre-school, every child made ONE handmade valentine. Then we put them in a big box, and each child reached in and blindly pulled one out, showed it around and thanked whoever had made it. It worked very well for that age group. Don't think it would fly much beyond kindergarten.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51581775255147062442010-02-08T10:10:12.062-05:002010-02-08T10:10:12.062-05:00Sheila, I might be contrarian, but I think the PC ...Sheila, I might be contrarian, but I think the PC way is better. Not getting Valentines in your formative years is just too..potentially harmful to your emotional health.<br /><br />What do you guys think? <br /><br />And do you stll send valentines?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76638267609074941672010-02-08T10:08:38.551-05:002010-02-08T10:08:38.551-05:00Edith, I'm still enchanted by those doilies, t...Edith, I'm still enchanted by those doilies, too.Just when you think you have just one, you realize you can still peel it apart! <br /><br />Terry, love can come in many shappes and sizes. And sometimes you get it at the auto parts store. It's adorable.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8304043705762165262010-02-08T09:38:51.732-05:002010-02-08T09:38:51.732-05:00thanks for the sweet message Hank! I had to line u...thanks for the sweet message Hank! I had to line up all the letters and numbers to read it:). All these guys sound like keepers don't they? I've seen Hallie's hand-drawn cards and they are adorable. <br /><br />Sheila, you're right. the cards offered another opportunity for kids to feel subhuman. I think the PC solution was better.<br /><br />I'm realizing Valentine's day is good for reminding us to appreciate what we have!Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54461634303403557742010-02-08T09:07:01.506-05:002010-02-08T09:07:01.506-05:00Valentine's Day was my first date with my swee...Valentine's Day was my first date with my sweetie, which delights him because he doesn't have to remember some other date. He's not wildly romantic, but I usually get chocolate (dark) and we go out for the nicest dinner we can find. <br /><br />I still like those doilies and how you unpeeled them from the stack, all pressed and cut exactly the same.Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15591711537592995352010-02-08T08:33:25.031-05:002010-02-08T08:33:25.031-05:00The problem with those grade-school valentines box...The problem with those grade-school valentines boxes was that it became a popularity contest, which meant that someone was always the loser. Then schools became more politically correct and mandated that if your child was going to give valentines out, he or she had to give them to everyone. Which is better?<br /><br />My spouse is a contrarian and hates to be forced into recognizing any official holidays, just because someone tells him to. He does grudgingly buy me flowers.<br /><br />Anybody need any doilies? I still have some.Sheila Connollyhttp://www.sheilaconnolly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1484231670828372592010-02-08T08:21:24.436-05:002010-02-08T08:21:24.436-05:00Oh, Terry, what a romantic your guy is.
Hank, I L...Oh, Terry, what a romantic your guy is.<br /><br />Hank, I LOVE those valentines you posted with the blog (the ones that weren't mine) - took me back. Do they still sell the kits where you make Victorian looking valentines with cutouts and doilies?Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-113823750823803272010-02-08T08:01:59.330-05:002010-02-08T08:01:59.330-05:00Hubby gave me an electronic tire pressure gauge on...Hubby gave me an electronic tire pressure gauge one year for Valentine's Day. Lucky for him, it was accompanied by flowers and chocolate. But we usually skip major celebrations because everyone on the planet goes out that night. For us, Groundhog Day is a 'bigger' celebration, because it marks the anniversary of our engagement.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.com