tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post6664213715039314248..comments2024-03-28T12:59:24.340-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: A Small Town 4th!Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-17049516944069147782017-07-04T18:19:17.802-04:002017-07-04T18:19:17.802-04:00Love the parade.... we missed it this year. Althou...Love the parade.... we missed it this year. Although, I did see a vintage red car just like you posted (the 1st one) today here too! Since I'm reading your posts somewhat backwards...<br />I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your kitty and of course of your hubby's cousin. Hard on you when it happens in bunches like that. So nice though to have family to back us up. <br />Have a wonderful week end. Happy 4th of July. Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11744073613012413496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-21772748080312557202017-07-03T09:44:00.407-04:002017-07-03T09:44:00.407-04:00I had much the same "Parade" experience,...I had much the same "Parade" experience, but it was a "Rolling Thunder" motorcycle parade, from close to my neighborhood up to the Veteran's Cemetary in Riverside, CA. It was Veteran's Day I believe, maybe Memorial? Anyway, i was on my way to work and the side streets were blocked off and hundreds of motors were roaring down the street. a plethora of leathers and American flags and helmets! Waving smiling people -- it was indeed an emotional experience... and ever 200 - 300 vehicles, they made a traffic break so i wasn't late for work... it would have been worth it tho... a memorable, emotional and patriotic experience... and totally unexpected.... PS: couldn't help but be glad you hadn't picked up some ice cream at the market!!! smiles and hugs.Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774624426854602053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-44306701284307414372017-07-03T08:00:22.373-04:002017-07-03T08:00:22.373-04:00My quilt studio and family room was flooded this s...My quilt studio and family room was flooded this spring before Easter. The water table was the highest it has been in 30 years..and it has been raining like your video for weeks. The foundation is dug up and my studio is in boxes, but your quilt quotes at the end of your posts make me look for the positive side. I can't always find one but I keep looking. Today the only sewing I can do is some mending. Insurance won't cover any damage, but we have looked at this as an opportunity to rework the space to add value..aside from repairing the foundation. At least we know what repairs are needed and when my studio is up and running next year I will be more comfortable and warm. Thanks for your blog Bonnie, it is inspirational every day.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832438144014487941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-12021097298772341392017-07-02T15:52:17.160-04:002017-07-02T15:52:17.160-04:00Nothing like a flag waving Parade. I will be celeb...Nothing like a flag waving Parade. I will be celebrating with Baseball and fireworks. Maybe even some Hot dogs or burgers. Happy 4th of July!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156858742587928699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-89310676178971808122017-07-02T15:50:46.451-04:002017-07-02T15:50:46.451-04:00That's so funny you went into the store and ca...That's so funny you went into the store and came out totally unsuspecting you'd be hindered trying to get out of the parking lot.<br />Oh, I hear ya on trying to get out of town after a parade is over. Years ago my ex-husband was insistent that we take the kids to downtown Rockford, IL which is a large city. They do a very good fireworks show each year and it's rated as one of the best in the Northern IL area, possibly the state ?(Can't recall now which) Anyway, we got down there and parked, then walked to a parking lot just by one of the bridges going across the river to sit and watch. Mind you, we had to get there almost 1 1/2 hours ahead of time just to get that spot. After the fireworks were over I decided very quickly that was THE last time I was ever going near that area again for fireworks. It took us more than 2 hours to get out of town and we were parked near the northern end of the downtown area where we could get on the road really fast. HA! Everyone else got the idea of leaving right away and some I wondered if they were walking to their cars while watching the grand finale in order to get in front of us. It was insane, plus out car started overheating while creeping along the road so I was freaking out about that too since there was nowhere to pull over with so many cars lining the streets as well as all lanes too. <br /><br />Sorry, this is getting long, but I have two more things which I'l be quick with to shorten this.<br />1 - I don't recall if I entered the giveaway. I've been having some health problems and kinda recall reading that post and not having the energy to enter that day. I hope that's the case anyway and I haven't entered twice. <br /><br />2 - That 'rain chain' is really neat. I have never seen that before. Can you explain that a little more and what exactly it does? It appears that it helps direct the rain off the roofline down to the ground, but I'm wondering if that's used in place of gutters? <br /><br />Oops. one last thing - your little barn that's being built looks like it might have a nice sized attic space for extra storage. If it's built to keep dampness out, you could store some of that overflow fabric out there. LOL <br /><br />Have a great 4th of July Bonnie!<br />again - I'm so sorry this was really long :(VickiThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611232516583515409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-15656263920121296152017-07-02T13:57:57.169-04:002017-07-02T13:57:57.169-04:00Yeah, finally able to snag a ruler before they dis...Yeah, finally able to snag a ruler before they disappeared again. <br /><br />Have a safe and happy fourth everyone.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13387931609167711176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-22711969090855580232017-07-02T12:39:06.148-04:002017-07-02T12:39:06.148-04:00That's what I always liked about visiting my M...<br /> That's what I always liked about visiting my Mother in Iowa at the 4th of July since they had the parade through the small town. Spectators grabbing candy that was thrown from the parade participants. Horns honking, people waving and everyone laughing. Never had rain when the parade was going. Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06802603037555114598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-91146944559776563182017-07-02T11:35:00.211-04:002017-07-02T11:35:00.211-04:00I love unexpected events. Nice to see a parade in ...I love unexpected events. Nice to see a parade in Sparta, North Carolina. I live in the one and only, ancient Sparta in Greece!! I adore old cars, and the donkeys are cute. Donkeys are getting extinct in Greece, unfortunately. Have a nice 4th of July weekend in your cabin!Ada Plouvier-Kopitopoulouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14006116169229010487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-88763673618005257262017-07-02T10:45:35.121-04:002017-07-02T10:45:35.121-04:00Delightful post! Loved the parade, but more import...Delightful post! Loved the parade, but more importantly your willingness to go with the flow (or not!) exiting the parking lot. I agree, the miniature donkey cart won my heart too. Sweet Man (hubby) was fascinated with the rain chain video and seriously thinking we need to do the same with our tall roof line. Will have to check with the city first (fortunately no HOA). Wow, the shed/barn is coming along nicely. Happiest of Fourth of July to you and yours. Hugs, Allison in Plano, Texas USAAllison C Bayer Plano TXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04417835463634583421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-470904068732882402017-07-02T10:12:13.829-04:002017-07-02T10:12:13.829-04:00What is more Americana than a parade? Have a wonde...What is more Americana than a parade? Have a wonderful 4th. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16643095657271636905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-10086407132810906172017-07-02T10:01:53.053-04:002017-07-02T10:01:53.053-04:00Have a great weekend!!! The shed looks huge!Have a great weekend!!! The shed looks huge!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06450814013651944979noreply@blogger.com