Ring a Ding Ding

I read a post over at one of my favorite bloggers, Cherie's.  It brought back so many warm fuzzy memories. I found I was writing a book again in her comments and decided to write my own

memories.

She asked if we would ever just go to a cell phone only household? 

I loved the party line at my grandma's home, and my sisters,

cousins and I were not always on the best behavior though. Hee Hee We were so bad.

Grandma would laugh at our antics and just say, "Oh my!" and daintily cover her mouth! (Poor people. I would hate to have rude kids interrupting my phone calls now!!! :)

I remember our 4 digit phone number on our own rotary phone when I was in elementary school. The operator would ask, "Number please?"  I also remember how high up on the wall the phone was and how hard it was to reach it.

 I loved calling information. One operator even helped me with a math problem I had. (Those were sweet innocent days:)

I also remember trying to call my mom when I was in the 7th grade and the phone line was busy.

 I kept calling her and finally I called the operator for help. She asked me if it was an emergency... I said, " YES, please help me!"

I had to tell her what the emergency was.  She started to laugh and then interrupted the conversation my mom was having.

In tears I told my mom I had forgotten to wear my bra to school.
  I was so embarrassed, the operator knew!:)

Mr B and I had a long conversation last night and decided we will always keep our land line and cell phones.

We get so many house calls which we would not want to receive when we are out somewhere.

I also lost my cell phone this week and it was  on vibrate! UGH... It was so frustrating! I almost felt naked when I had to leave for an appointment without it.  At least we could still receive our calls at home.

We have friends and our own kids who only have cell phones.  It is so hard to find a phone number for friends if they are not already in our cell phone directory. Financially it has been advantageous for our children though.

 What are your opinions, would you ever consider going to a cell phone only household?   Please share your memories and thoughts. 

Enjoy a wonderful weekend and cherish those around you.
Love, Beth

Stitchin' Picasso

My daughter has done it again!  She simply amazes me with all of her talents including being one of  the best 'piecemakers' I know.

She created this Valentine masterpiece last week by using the fabrics she had on hand, lovingly known as her stash.

Since she was a small girl she would ask us for graph paper and it has been a joy to see everything she has created, first on her paper and then translated into beautiful masterpieces.  She has created gorgeous outdoor landscaping  and fabulous quilts.

   Isn't this just plain cute?

One of her other masterpieces she made for her family room. It  has become one of my favorites.  I have let her know OFTEN how much I LOVE it.

I love all the colors and her quilting and the way she put them together. She earned  a degree in Geography and was an Urban Planner before becoming a mommy, so the old world maps throughout this quilt suits her.

Well it worked because...

Look at the beautiful new quilt she is making for our family room. She said it will be our Valentines.  I am so excited:)

I will show you the finished quilt soon...

"Blankets wrap you in warmth, quilts wrap you in love."

             I hope you all are staying warm until spring arrives!

Love, Beth