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Welcome...I'm delighted that you chose to visit! I started this blog in March 2010 and I am so happy that I did. It has made me more aware of the many ways that God is blessing my life. I have made some special friends who bless,teach,encourage,and entertain me! My desire is to be an encouragement to you. I hope you will tarry for a while and that you will come back to visit often.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

never too old to swing!

We have been enjoying these all week and there are many more blooms to come. I love pulling in our driveway and seeing them smiling at me!
About 7-8 years ago, J bought a swing for me for Mother's Day. We have really enjoyed it. In case you didn't know, we are big swingers! ha! ha! Last fall, the squirrels (those delightful little critters!) chewed on the fabric and pulled out the stuffing for their nests! It has looked pretty pitiful since. So, this spring, we started looking for new cushions. Whoa! they are expensive.... $199. So, I thought of trying to make some, but J wasn't crazy about that idea... not sure he thought I could do it correctly. Anyway, last Friday, an Ace Hardware sale paper came and, believe it or not.... drum roll, please... they had a bigger swing (three seats instead of two) for only $99! So, J picked it up, put it together and here it is.......
We have been swinging all weekend! J placed it close to the gardenias so we could smell their sweetness and away from the tree that the squirrels jumped from. So, maybe it will be safe for the summer and we will put the cushions in the garage in the fall. Our son took the other swing, so they get to figure out what to do about cushions. :-)

3 comments :

  1. Looks beautiful! Hubby purchased one for me about ten years ago and I love it!

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  2. Good for you to hold out for one at half the price. You know, though, with three seats, the cozy love-bird business might get intrusions!

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  3. I was just tellling over at "walking on sunshine" and she had photos of her swing!! And I was saying that my hubbie is a man of motion...loves to swinging or rocking all the time! He would love one of these (and we have an Ace Hardward close by)..but not sure we have the room. That swing is big enough for napping:) We do have chairs that rock with patio set..and he loves it! So do I:) Have a great weekend - so glad you could join Friday with Friends!

    Take care - Jennifer

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