tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post5157730404744711732..comments2024-03-27T00:13:45.857-07:00Comments on Tote Bags 'n' Blogs: Special Gifts by Linda ConradLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583249444580245924noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-67539168738747061362010-10-09T12:26:21.966-07:002010-10-09T12:26:21.966-07:00Happy Belated Birthday, gigi!
So glad you commente...Happy Belated Birthday, gigi!<br />So glad you commented. Sounds like you have a lot to be grateful for! Yay, you! <br />Me too. Most of all I'm grateful for you!Linda Conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09216964984500262335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-7431718111001553082010-10-09T07:54:24.895-07:002010-10-09T07:54:24.895-07:00Congratulations on the new release. I missed the ...Congratulations on the new release. I missed the day this blog was written because the 7th was my birthday and My husband and I<br />went out of town.<br />I multitask very well. I love to bake.<br />I love my dog of 11 years. she is so smart.<br />Both my daughters are in college and my husband i think is just the best.<br />So I feel very lucky in that respect. I know I missed the drawing gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16340695421297618723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-34836414832527924722010-10-08T22:53:40.472-07:002010-10-08T22:53:40.472-07:00Oh my goodness! Thanks so much...sending email rig...Oh my goodness! Thanks so much...sending email right now. :)Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-24525521772318962052010-10-08T04:57:34.571-07:002010-10-08T04:57:34.571-07:00Thanks everyone for a terrific blog! It's bee...Thanks everyone for a terrific blog! It's been such fun talking about things we love. Good way to get in the mood for Christmas. Hope you all have a terrific one!<br />I wish I could sent every one of you my Christmas book.<br /><br />But my hubby just picked a random name and the winner is: Mary! Congratulations! Please send me your mailing address to:<br />LindaConradbooks@aol.com <br Linda Conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09216964984500262335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-61938683757547448832010-10-08T04:50:26.143-07:002010-10-08T04:50:26.143-07:00I love to cook with the family too, Christina. We...I love to cook with the family too, Christina. We don't do it nearly enough because of time either. But feeding people with love is the best gift ever! Thank you for mentioning it!Linda Conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09216964984500262335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-53104445578740046792010-10-08T04:48:14.672-07:002010-10-08T04:48:14.672-07:00Hi Virginia!
Baby quilts are so sweet! We have a ...Hi Virginia!<br />Baby quilts are so sweet! We have a new baby boy in our family and we've been thinking a lot about baby things. That's a wonderful gift to have.Linda Conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09216964984500262335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-1951569423548114252010-10-07T22:45:54.890-07:002010-10-07T22:45:54.890-07:00I love to make things with my hands, though I'...I love to make things with my hands, though I'm always short of time. That's why I tend to concentrate on cooking - it can be a communal family activity, and we get to eat the results. The best sort of multi-tasking!Christina Hollishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05801516849671439323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-34395989624299341622010-10-07T17:11:32.702-07:002010-10-07T17:11:32.702-07:00Congrats on your book, I love to read Christmas bo...Congrats on your book, I love to read Christmas books, so I am sure I would enjoy this one.<br /><br />My special thing is the quilts I make. I love to make baby quilts to give to the new little ones that come into the world. I hope to get back into making them this winter, I have been slacking during the summer months.<br /><br />lead[at]hotsheet[dot]comVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-58627121064704017792010-10-07T16:57:18.344-07:002010-10-07T16:57:18.344-07:00Thanks, Mary! I love holiday themed books too. :...Thanks, Mary! I love holiday themed books too. :)) Makes me start dreaming of pine and wood smoke (and cookies!)<br />Making your own jewelry is a fabulous gift. Remind me to contact you if I need new errings.Linda Conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09216964984500262335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-81784600795254043992010-10-07T16:54:59.854-07:002010-10-07T16:54:59.854-07:00Hi Estella!
Canning! How fabulous. I have a sist...Hi Estella!<br />Canning! How fabulous. I have a sister-in-law who cans. Wish I knew how. That's a terrific thing to be thankful for.Linda Conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09216964984500262335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-12048101555361024052010-10-07T14:20:37.774-07:002010-10-07T14:20:37.774-07:00Congrats on the new release! I love reading Christ...Congrats on the new release! I love reading Christmas Stories and read them all year long just to get that Christmas-y feel they give you. <br /><br />I taught myself how to make beaded jewelry because one year I didn't have the money to buy a lot of gifts for Christmas and wanted to be able to give everyone something. So for the women I made bracelets, necklaces and earrings and for the guysMary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-51322575111820226272010-10-07T13:35:34.061-07:002010-10-07T13:35:34.061-07:00I love holiday themed stories!
I am am an avid gar...I love holiday themed stories!<br />I am am an avid gardener. I can the produce so we can enjoy it through the winter.Estellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199693275287344161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-65219303291560162702010-10-07T12:21:55.489-07:002010-10-07T12:21:55.489-07:00Hi Pat,
Yes indeed, you have many reasons to be b...Hi Pat, <br />Yes indeed, you have many reasons to be blessed. Thanks for sharing them with us!Linda Conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09216964984500262335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-27428740611461378002010-10-07T10:40:00.614-07:002010-10-07T10:40:00.614-07:00I include among my strong points
volunteerism ( 40...I include among my strong points<br />volunteerism ( 40 yrs/HS reunion committee, 35 yrs/parish, 25 yrs/<br />school district), friendship( 58<br />yr/school friends),& our almost<br />50 years of marriage. Oh,I'm also<br />a pretty good grandma to our ten<br />grandchildren! I am truly blessed!<br /><br />Pat CochranPat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-74418810372584924982010-10-07T08:11:37.767-07:002010-10-07T08:11:37.767-07:00How original, Alison! But perfect! Thats exactly...How original, Alison! But perfect! Thats exactly the kind of thing we all would take for granted and it sounds like for you it's truly a blessing. So glad you mentioned it! Thanks!Linda Conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09216964984500262335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-11834407730378660452010-10-07T08:09:46.125-07:002010-10-07T08:09:46.125-07:00Hey Linda (waving!)
Ah, grandbabies are the best ...Hey Linda (waving!)<br /><br />Ah, grandbabies are the best things ever! I agree. And kids always make Christmas special. Enjoy them!Linda Conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09216964984500262335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-7911555350560813382010-10-07T08:07:36.738-07:002010-10-07T08:07:36.738-07:00Tks for the congrats! This story was such a gift f...Tks for the congrats! This story was such a gift for me.<br /><br />A fourteen year relationship is a rare gift. Glad you appreciate it!Linda Conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09216964984500262335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-62228109967538188142010-10-07T06:13:15.237-07:002010-10-07T06:13:15.237-07:00My mother taught me to knit when I was four - befo...My mother taught me to knit when I was four - before I learned to read. May not seem very thrilling but it was one the best gifts ever as I've used it to make my own clothes when I was broke, to keep my hands occupied when my mind was racing, and to prevent me being lazy when watching TV. 25 blankets, unknown numbers of jumpers and cardigans, socks... I've knitted them all. Wonder how Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12557254296508839106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-72167407254066004352010-10-07T06:10:49.030-07:002010-10-07T06:10:49.030-07:00I always enjoy holiday stories, no matter what tim...I always enjoy holiday stories, no matter what time of year. My grandchildren would be my special things. I have a new grandson this year and we were very happy to welcome him to the family. I love spending time with all of them. They are all special.Linda Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496464041656744569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-56615507516022685142010-10-07T05:49:53.222-07:002010-10-07T05:49:53.222-07:00Congrats on your new release!!! I love Christmas s...Congrats on your new release!!! I love Christmas stories :)<br /><br />One of my special things is 14 years relationshiop with my boyfriend, it's such a gift.hosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737099435915018190noreply@blogger.com