Tuesday, May 28, 2013

* AND THE WINNER IS.......*

Hello Everyone! 

* The winner of my book give-away from Wednesday, May 22nd is.....McGuffy Ann! Congratulations! I also mention it in the comment section of that post: http://beckypovich.blogspot.com/2013/05/books-dogs-give-away.html 


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In spite of the yucky, rainy, dark, dismal, cloudy, and almost floody weather at my house.....I will NOT let this weather get me down.....(although I hate it!)....I'm following my sister-in-law's example and reminding myself that compared to the recent horrible destruction and loss of lives in other areas, I have nothing to complain about! 


So.....to begin:




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I'll supply my own sunshine!
  
One of my favorite local trails. (2009)

Mmmm....a strawberry dipped in chocolate and chilled. (2011)

A gift from a very good writer-friend! (2012)

Vern snoozing on the deck. What a sweetie!

Lake of the Ozarks...Ahhhhhh (2011)

Beautiful blue sky and huge, puffy, white, cotton candy clouds! (2012)

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AND, how can anyone keep from being happy when hearing this??
Birds chirping, music playing, Julie Andrews singing!





24 comments:

  1. Congrats to the winner.

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    1. Hi Delores! How sweet of you to offer your congrats! Thank you!

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  2. Congratulations to your winner! And thanks for the Sound of Music quote. That's my favorite all time movie. :)

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    1. Hi Lisa! Another sweet person!! I knew you liked The Sound of Music, but I don't think I knew it was your "favorite all time movie." It's gotta be right up there at the top of my list, too!

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  3. Keep fighting the gloom, you can do it. We were fighting gray but had Lovely Sunday and had a little road trip even today! Now Thursday gray and severe weather starts to return for four days...okay, finding some gratitude like you before it gets here!

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    1. Hi Bookie! Thank you for the encouragement! It's been gorgeous here today and I've been taking advantage of being outside when I can....Vern and I on the deck, taking a walk, and just looking out my large windows when I'm busy inside! Stay safe!!

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  4. I didn't win?
    Poop.

    ~ D-FensDogg
    'Loyal American Underground'

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    1. Yep, I'm sorry to say. Your word of disappointment is also one of my favorite words! That and also: Poopy, Poopy-Do, and Poops!

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  5. I think you nailed it in your side bar. Follow your bliss, whatever and where ever it is.
    And remember you are much loved.

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    1. Although you always leave such heartfelt comments, I think this one is the absolute BEST! What a joy it is to read, over and over! And remember....you are much loved, too!

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  6. I may be the only person on the planet who hasn't watched The Sound of Music (though I know several of the songs).

    The stormy days pass and sun shines bright again - unless you live in Pittsburgh, one place where there are a predominance of cloudy days...yet I survived that, too. :)

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    1. Hi Kim! I think you definitely ARE the only one on the planet! LOL. I beg to differ on your choice of a cloudy, crappy city....I choose the Seattle/Tacoma area!! Ick!

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  7. I agree with you about counting your blessings regarding the weather, Becky. Hope it clears up soon, and I enjoyed your sunny day pictures very much.

    Hugs,

    Kathy M.

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  8. Congrats to the winner. I'm jealous. Sorry about your weather. Wish we could get a little of that here - we're in a drought. So glad you're able to make yourself happy though and share some of that with us. Love the pictures.

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    1. Thanks, Myrna! I, too, wish all the areas that have too much water and flooding could send some to the drought and fire infested areas. Glad you liked the pics!

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  9. A lovely list of happies-- ahhhh. Does a heart good to see what makes someone smile. Thanks for sharing your pretty pictures. By the way, I love fluffy clouds too.

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    1. Thanks, Julie! The more we find out about each other, the more things we have in common! Glad you liked my "happies!"

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  10. I love all of your fun photos, too! We used to go to the Lake of the Ozarks when my kids were growing up. They would get in paddle boats and go...and GO! Fun times! Congrats to your winner! I'm sorry I missed out! But I'm happy for this lucky lady! Sweet hugs my friend!

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    1. Hi Diane! Thanks much for stopping by! I don't think I knew you ever vacationed in my state! Fun times!

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  11. Great, happy pictures. (And BTW, I *HEART* The Sound of Music!)

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    1. Katie Gates!!! How mahhhhvelous to see you here!! Thanks so much for commenting, and I'm happy to hear that you "heart" The Sound of Music.

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  12. So nice to mosey over this morning and read your words Becky! Hope you enjoy a great day. Love your photos!

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  13. Hi Kathi! Thank you! And I'm so glad you moseyed on over here, too! I need to do the same....!

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