Comments on life's free treats: Odd & Imaginary Conversations.

There are several pink jasmine bushes blooming in...

2008-09-27T15:15:00.000+10:00

There are several pink jasmine bushes blooming in the next-door yard, separated from ours by a high fence. I have tried without success to pry the vertical fence boards apart enough with clippers to get my hand through. The aroma is intoxicating and they are just going to waste over there, while I would give them a very good home.

Sometimes life is simply unfair.

In India it is not uncommon to scent jasmine on qu...

2008-09-27T15:03:00.000+10:00

In India it is not uncommon to scent jasmine on quiet roads in the dark. It's one of the wonderful things travelig along the back roads.

I shop thrift stores too! Best places for silk sca...

2008-09-27T06:07:00.000+10:00

I shop thrift stores too! Best places for silk scarves. Makes wonderful wrapping paper for the ladies.
I did laugh. Your stories are always entertaining.
Thanks!
Nice to see your spring blooms.
Sherry

Oh the smell of sweet jasmine is delicious!So many...

2008-09-26T20:23:00.000+10:00

Oh the smell of sweet jasmine is delicious!
So many great stories as usual meggie, you are a master!
Kimx

Keryn and I go through crazes for the op-shop stuf...

2008-09-26T18:49:00.000+10:00

Keryn and I go through crazes for the op-shop stuff, and right now we're 'off' them. I always want to come out and scrub my hands- other people's germs! The worst thing I ever saw was packets of used pantyhose for a couple of dollars-ugh!!!I'd have to be desperate to come at that....
But every now and then we find some fabric so we keep drifting back.
Have you got a lid for the frypan, that's supposed to cut off the oxygen and stop the flames- not that you plan to do it again. As our mum used to say "Just you be Careful!!"

"Strike a light, Meggie's at it again" - although ...

2008-09-26T16:17:00.000+10:00

"Strike a light, Meggie's at it again" - although I guess you didn't actually light the oil, did you?...lol.

Loved your wander through the shop. Why shouldn't Mr Braying Ass be generous with his germs - isn't it a Charity Shop?...lol.

I love the way you make the most mundane, ordinary experience sound like a 'girls own adventure story'

Good luck getting back into the sewing - go for it!!!!

HI Meggie,I hope that you can find your Mojo- I am...

2008-09-26T14:48:00.000+10:00

HI Meggie,
I hope that you can find your Mojo- I am sure you will- just go play among the stash- you will find it..

I have posted my first blog post- thought you might be interested in seeing it.

Here is the address for you to check out:

http://quiltmomsjourney.blogspot.com/

Regards,
Anna

Mr. Braying Ass has kin around here......

2008-09-26T12:28:00.000+10:00

Mr. Braying Ass has kin around here......

Oh Meggie how I will miss your hilarious stories. ...

2008-09-26T12:13:00.000+10:00

Oh Meggie how I will miss your hilarious stories. I had the flame in the pan before so I can relate to your adventure.
I love to find bargains Opposite from were I work is a salvation army shop and I came home with several treasures (and rubbish) from there.
Just came to say bye and give you some hugs Take care Marja

Hiya Meggie. Your posts always make me smile! My f...

2008-09-26T11:17:00.000+10:00

Hiya Meggie. Your posts always make me smile! My favourite from this post is Mr Braying Ass.

Salt & pepper shakers, quilting mag and fabric - $4; a big grin at Meggie's quirky funny post - priceless! ;-)

Haha Meggie. Is sounds like your GOM is like mine...

2008-09-26T10:03:00.000+10:00

Haha Meggie. Is sounds like your GOM is like mine. When he first sees something he doesn't like it, but then suddenly he'll love it. We have to break things in slowly.

Hope you find your sewing mojo!

Meggie ,HaHa ! I had all but forgotten the Famous...

2008-09-26T09:09:00.000+10:00

Meggie ,HaHa ! I had all but forgotten the Famous Hedge Fire -- Think it did it the world of good actually -- thinnned it out nicely , allowed for regrowth & also let our horrible dingy dark flat to get some natural lighting too .No , Mary was not amused was she !
Can relate well to the Op Shop story too -- Remember the smarmy sod in the one horse town of N. who smugly told us that one man's rubbish is another man's rubbish ?while his prices were astoundingly high for utter junk.

Checking - boxes of fabric under the bed, a box of...

2008-09-26T07:50:00.000+10:00

Checking - boxes of fabric under the bed, a box of baking soda near the stove in case of grease fires, a penchant for charity shops - yep, you're my sister. I knew it!

Enjoyed your stories as usual.

2008-09-26T07:19:00.000+10:00

Enjoyed your stories as usual.

You almost made me want to go to the thrift store....

2008-09-26T02:21:00.000+10:00

You almost made me want to go to the thrift store.. almost.. but I'm not going.. I've told myself I do not have room for one more thing... I can't, I can't, I just can't!!

Loved this blog... always love the conversations you over hear.. you do have a way with words..

You made me laugh Meggie - I love Charity Shops, a...

2008-09-26T00:53:00.000+10:00

You made me laugh Meggie - I love Charity Shops, and can 'relate' wholeheartedly.

As for the fires ... it's because you're hot stuff ;-)

x

Beautiful photos!Spring there, Fall here!!!(thanks...

2008-09-26T00:02:00.000+10:00

Beautiful photos!
Spring there, Fall here!!!
(thanks for your nice words:))

You've gotta love the Op Shop. I have thought of v...

2008-09-25T21:37:00.000+10:00

You've gotta love the Op Shop. I have thought of volunteering to get first dibs on everything good but I'm afraid I'd come home with a car full every time. I don't resent them getting first pick because I think it is in lieu of pay.

The charity shop story is exceptional. I was stand...

2008-09-25T15:28:00.000+10:00

The charity shop story is exceptional. I was standing there with you. I could just see it all - and you know, it is just like that in ours here too! Same types of people, same thoughts from me! Same treasures to be unearthed too.

Fires - thank heavens you were right there, Meggie.

I love that we all identify with different parts o...

2008-09-25T15:20:00.000+10:00

I love that we all identify with different parts of your stories.

I love the smell of jasmine.

The scent of lillies makes my eyes and nose ITCH!

When I was young -- and when my mother before me w...

2008-09-25T13:59:00.000+10:00

When I was young -- and when my mother before me was young -- one had The Drawer. This is where the stash of fabric was stowed away, fabric that had been purchased on sale or as a remnant or just because it was so attractive. When it was time for a new dress, the starting place was The Drawer...

You are a genius at description and characterizati...

2008-09-25T13:14:00.000+10:00

You are a genius at description and characterization. A closeted novelist?

The colors of your spring/summer are so much like ...

2008-09-25T12:51:00.000+10:00

The colors of your spring/summer are so much like the colors of our fall. Maybe not quite as vivid, but very similar.