Three Things...Gratitude Thread

[DaisyDuck001]

The local restaurant chain Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
The variety of boat rides (I especially like the one at Mt. Dora)
The music scene

 

[citruscurtis]

Miami sound machine.... Gloria Estefan...and image Crockett and Rico driving to Christopher Cross or Adele... Phil Collins has those 2 detective every time we hear that song

Cape Canaveral...area code 321... that should be final Jeopardy question or how many alligators can you see from the tour bus for those reptiles must thrive on the state with better earth rotations and linear velocity and down range ocean collertal damage

But we owe it all to pounce de Leon.. after being bored with Puerto Rico he had to explore a giant Land mass of wasteland that was beyond any imagination of use..... how could the fountain of youth be in that scrub land he should have followed Magellan around the Cape and found.... ANIHEIEM ... the fountain of youth ...and that is not a myth

 

[PollyannaMom]

Theme parks.

A little piece of summer sunshine in winter.

I have family there.

 

[PollyannaMom]

It's ~


Today's Topic (Sun, 1/26) - choose either:
3 things you're grateful for about your spouse
......or
3 couples you're grateful for

 

[slo]

Good Sunday Morning!

I’ll focus on my DH……

#1 - Mr. Fix It - The man can fix almost everything. He’s not comfortable with attempting to fix different plumbing or electrical problems, but everything else he can.

#2 - Does Outdoor Chores - when we got married we agreed that he’ll do outside chores and I do inside chores and I’m glad he kept his end of the bargain. I do yard work, but I don’t cut grass, blow snow, take care of the pool and etc.

#3 - He’s Creative - He’s always very creative, and was the girls go to person for school projects.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

I’ll try and come up with three couples but I think I’ll fall short - sadly my family is extremely dysfunctional so I do not know my extended family so I can’t say grandparents because I don’t know my grandparents I can’t say any aunts and uncles because again I don’t know them we didn’t live by them and I have not met most of them. I definitely cannot say parents Nor could I have said my ex in-laws
So I’m running out a couples here

I will say that I have two sets of neighbors one on each side of me that are the nicest people in the world
I had texted one of them yesterday To ask a question on how to fix something and next thing I know He asked if he can come over and I said of course you can and I said bring your wife and keep in mind this is an older couple Not in great health So they came over and of course he brought some tools for me And half the time he gives them to me And he shows me how to use them And he tells me what I need to do and he make sure I’m all set up and then we sit and visit for hours!! Bunnies always available to answer my questions and help me out the best that he can And there’s no pain in him back Because according to him he’s just being neighborly

There’s my other neighbors on the other side of me they’re always worried about me especially when I take my dog out at night so that they turn their security cameras on my yard in case some wild animal gets me they wanna know about it so they can come help me!! He even told his wife that it’s her job to look after me because I live alone!! They’re really nice people And I’m very grateful to have them as neighbors

 

[leebee]

Michelle and Barack Obama. Setting all politics aside, they have an admirable relationship and have raised to lovely daughters. They like and respect each other, and were wonderful, decent role models for the youth of the USA. Eight years in the White House and no scandal, even though there were people who tried hard to find some dirt on them. I think they are an amazing, influential, respectable, family-focused couple. (If you want to argue, take it to the Controversial Topics board.)

"Couples" (duos?) that made iconic music in the 60s/70s: Simon&Garfunkel, Ike&Tina Turner, The Carpenters, Everly Brothers, Sonny&Cher, Captain&Tenille, Flatt and Scruggs, etc. Personal relationships might not have been great, but they made some darned fine music!

Dance Couples- Baryishnikov & Kirkland, Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey... you get the idea, and the theme extends to Ice Dancing, DWTS contestants, etc. We are a dance family so ALWAYS appreciate great dancing!

 

[citruscurtis]

Going to church... caring for very ill dog... attending a social dinner...all in 24 hours.... but here is what makes herself ...
INDUSTRIAL

She has done a great job b on turning a single wide trailer trash building into a home ... purchase by auction in addition it also has a half section of a modular home attached so is a large living space decorated in border culture and so spacious that most of the holiday functions take place in the house. We have more windows than our wealthy friends and they just love the sunlight

Friendship. She is the hub of 3 social circles ... everyday someone wants her company...I am a loner and no one calls me...so my social activity revolve around her found friends

Garden work. That is what we have and share in common. She buys the plants... I dig the hole and hand water each plant...she prunes the plants... together we have created the most beautiful and diverse yard of many surrounding blocks

 

[citruscurtis]

the idea, and the theme extends to Ice Dancing, DWTS contestants, etc. We are a dance family so ALWAYS appreciate great dancing!

Did you watch skating over the weekend... I watch ice to see the interpretation of the music to movement

 

[citruscurtis]

The male skater used the soundtrack from The mission...very haunting.. I heard tones from Goodwill hunting

 

[PollyannaMom]

3 things I'm grateful for about DH:

He's there for me when I'm worried or nervous about something.

He isn't intimidated by my intellectual side.

He works hard to give our family a nice life.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Today's Topic (Mon, 1/27) - 3 magazines (or blogs, podcasts, etc.) that you're grateful for now or were grateful for during a previous time in your life

 

[citruscurtis]

60s Humpty Dumpty magazine came in the mail ... what child does not like mail .. one year only ...then we became poor. Weekly reader once a week from school

During my teenage years my mom would buy woman day and other like magazines... those helped me define how a husband should be compassionate and domestic responsibility

I was wealthy in the army so I subscribed to Esquire, Alantinc monthly and a new sports magazine early 80s. My goal was that the magazines would help me "WORD SMITH " my way to the next great novel...so I wrote many quotes into my journals...so far
Just high in demand train trips reports make me popular with the reading public

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Florida

Family - My parents moved the whole family to FL in the early 90s. I'll admit that I hated it. It became more tolerable (to enjoyable) with their subsequent in-state moves. Still, whenever I'm in Florida, I know I have some family within range...well, at least closer than they were when I'm at home.

WDW - It's tough to think of FL and not think of WDW. A full visit isn't always in the cards, but we do try to pop in for a meal or a walk through Disney Springs if we're driving through. Ya know... a little bit of magic along the way.

Manatees - When we lived in northern FL, my dad kept his boat at a marina in Homosassa Springs, which meant we'd try to spot manatees along the Crystal River. When they lived in the St. Pete Beach area, they had one of those clear kayaks and we used to see them in the water with us all the time. While it scared the daylights out of me, I had one swim up to me and graze my calf when I was in Singer Island. I was sitting on a low floating dock with my legs in the water. And yes, I used to have a 'Save the Manatee' plate on my vehicle.

Spouse

He is much more relaxed than I will ever be. It can drive me up a wall when I think something is really critical or important, but in many cases, he helps ground me and bring me back to reality from the catastrophe playing out in my head.

He likes to cook. We don't usually have the time to do a traditional nightly family meal, but when we do, it's not only me that does the cooking. He gets creative and has things he wants to try out. He's also more likely to play with fire than me, so he's the one that plays with the grill and smokers if he wants to do something different with brisket, a new chicken marinade, or different woods to try and reduce some of the gamey flavor in some cuts of pork.

He shares my love of travel and is on board with how I crave getting out and exploring. I get stir crazy if I'm in one place for too long.

Magazines

National Geographic - My parents had a subscription and had a library full of everything from them they'd ever received. The photography alone was amazing, but it was a good learning tool as a child as my reading level started to advance.

Alumni Magazines - While most of it shifted online, I used to love getting my college and sorority magazines. Most of it was just to read up on who was doing what, but it gave me a continued connection to a really fun phase of my life.

Fashion Magazines - While there are some pieces I've seen over the years that I would love to own, so much of it is like looking at wearable art. They've always been such a feast for the eyes...from the shoes and bags as well as the well tailored outfits, to the incredible jewelry and perfume samples. I love the creativity. It also helped educate me since some of the ready to wear garments can end up at select Marshalls and TJ Maxx if they don't sell in the fine department stores. There's also the matter of knowing treasure when you see it while thrifting.

 

[citruscurtis]

Florida

Family - My parents moved the whole family to FL in the early 90s. I'll admit that I hated it. It became more tolerable (to enjoyable) with their subsequent in-state moves. Still, whenever I'm in Florida, I know I have some family within range...well, at least closer than they were when I'm at home.

WDW - It's tough to think of FL and not think of WDW. A full visit isn't always in the cards, but we do try to pop in for a meal or a walk through Disney Springs if we're driving through. Ya know... a little bit of magic along the way.

Manatees - When we lived in northern FL, my dad kept his boat at a marina in Homosassa Springs, which meant we'd try to spot manatees along the Crystal River. When they lived in the St. Pete Beach area, they had one of those clear kayaks and we used to see them in the water with us all the time. While it scared the daylights out of me, I had one swim up to me and graze my calf when I was in Singer Island. I was sitting on a low floating dock with my legs in the water. And yes, I used to have a 'Save the Manatee' plate on my vehicle.

Spouse

He is much more relaxed than I will ever be. It can drive me up a wall when I think something is really critical or important, but in many cases, he helps ground me and bring me back to reality from the catastrophe playing out in my head.

He likes to cook. We don't usually have the time to do a traditional nightly family meal, but when we do, it's not only me that does the cooking. He gets creative and has things he wants to try out. He's also more likely to play with fire than me, so he's the one that plays with the grill and smokers if he wants to do something different with brisket, a new chicken marinade, or different woods to try and reduce some of the gamey flavor in some cuts of pork.

He shares my love of travel and is on board with how I crave getting out and exploring. I get stir crazy if I'm in one place for too long.

Magazines

National Geographic -

Fashion Maga Marshalls and TJ Maxx if they don't sell in the fine department stores. There's also the matter of knowing treasure when you see it while thrifting.

PREACHING to choir.....a choirboy I am not when its come to thtifting ... Oregon Goodwill bins have become my new Disneyland

 

[leebee]

National Geographic- Beautiful photography, it opened up the world to us when we were kids. I still love NatGeo.

Cooking magazines. Between DD and me, we subscribe to 5 different culinary magazines. I love to sit with her and read recipes, commenting on what we like, what we'd change, and what we want to make for dinner.

Highlights. We LOVED Highlights! My grandfather was a doctor and he had a subscription for his waiting room, so every time we visited, we'd make a beeline for the waiting room to see if there was a new Highlights. I'm actually a bit excited that we now have a Highlights subscription for the Resident 8 Year Old. He can read much of it himself by now, but I still like to curl up with him and read it together.

 

[citruscurtis]

Highlights. We LOVED Highlights! My grandfather was a doctor and he had a subscription for his waiting room, so every time we visited, we'd make a beeline for the waiting room to see if there was a new Highlights.

.... there you are in singular history... the only children who were excited about going to the doctor ... to this day, though been years since I found a highlight in estate bookshelf,... I feel anxious when I see Goofus and Gallant ........choices choices choices

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Highlights - loved getting these as a kid

Women’s Day / Family Circle / Glamour - my 3 favorites- enjoyed these tremendously!! Recipes & fashion & house items !!!

Readers Digest- even as a kid I enjoyed reading these

 

[PollyannaMom]

Today's Topic (Tues, 1/28) - 3 things you're grateful for beginning with the letter I

 

[slo]

Good Tuesday Morning!

#1 - Ice Cream - I don’t eat it very often, but when I do, I’m very grateful for it

#2 - Ice Maker In My Refrigerator - You don’t realize how much you enjoy having it until it no longer works.

#3 - Insurance - It stinks when you have to pay for it, but you’re sure grateful when you need it.