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COW POOP 
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The Diary of a "royal-obsessed" Woman.

Cynthia

The alarm went off at 3:45.  I must have something to eat immediately upon rising in the A.M.  I wished I had baked scones (sigh).  However, I felt better realizing that I, as a commoner, would find nourishment in the breakfast food found in many of

 Charles Dickens' novels:  porridge!  (aka oatmeal)

After eating, I decided to "dress" for the occasion.  By "dress" I mean to get out of my PJ's.  The clock struck four----the festivities began.

I am not a hat person but felt I must show respect on this historical occasion.

On my coffee table I had all things English:  the creamer I purchased there in 2005 (as well as the tin of tea), a plate made of English ironstone, and (of course) the royal wedding programme.

I began watching the coverage on ABC, but got  more and more annoyed by their HUGE logo that interfered with my viewing enjoyment!

So I switched to NBC where only the word "live" could be seen in the upper left corner.

I love the pomp---the majestic music. My favorites were the all boy choir and the trumpet fanfares.

Everything was wonderful, but I was getting more and more sleepy.  When the royal couple returned to Buckingham Palace I gave in and took a nap.  I missed the kiss, live.  Oh well. 
When I got up I saw reruns of the balcony scene.  I put on another pot of coffee and, again, wished I had made scones!  But---EUREKA!   I realized I had one Easter Bunny cookie left.

   I would say this was quite an exciting day for this commoner.

                     God save the Queen!  (and that hunk William!)

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NANCY

Nancy started her early morning with a very British breakfast-in-bed.  And she DID make her own blueberry scones! YUM.

She has her pinky placed just right!

After breakfast, Nancy moved to the large-screen TV in the living room.  Donned in her royal sweat suit, hat, heels and even makeup she went above and beyond the call of duty.  Lovey, just lovely!

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MARY ANN

Mary Ann watched the wedding in her PJ's---they almost look like a pant suit!

Yes, Mom raised us right.  Mary Ann, too, knew that it would be a huge faux pas not to wear a hat!

Linwood dressed in his turkey hunting garb---take him to the tower! 

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CAROL

Carol watched on the BBC channel---I'm sure their British accents added to the ambiance:)

I'm sure we will all be watching the highlights of the day this evening (if we don't fall asleep). 

It was a jolly good show!

"Woof" (translation: ditto)

Easter Leftovers

COW POOP

I should rename the site "Wet & Soggy Acres!"  It is pouring rain and our little stream (almost dry in the summer) is raging!  It's relaxing to hear the water and to watch it.  However, the lawn is so muddy it will be quite a while before we can even think about mowing!

I'm back home after being gone for over a week.  Thanks to all who kept in touch and sent pictures.  Below you can see a bit of what the kinfolk did on Easter Sunday.

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Looking Pretty in Pink

Zoe and Kiera

Jim is working in California and not home for Easter Sunday.  However, Cathy fixed a traditional dinner for Tom, Kate (with Zoe) and Alyssa (with Kiera).  Tom's dog also came to keep "Missy" company.

Tom enjoys coffee and company after dinner.

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 Carol has to put us all to shame by baking 60 sour cream sugar cookies and decorating them like a pro!

 Maybe I should put in my order for next year---send by next day post, please!

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Lacey usually spends the holidays with Nancy and Barry----she and Nancy love to create a festive atmosphere, be it Christmas or Flag Day!  This is their brunch (not sure if it was the day before Easter or the day of).
Their church is huge and does a very professional drama production every Easter season, with five performances.  Nancy said it was the best ever this year.
After Sunday service, they went to Seneca Harbor Station in Watkins Glen for dinner (a tradition the past few years).  The food all looks delish (foodie Lacey gave me the info).

Now this just has to make your mouth water.  And Barry's fashion statement----gotta love that!

Nancy's first course of soup and salad also looks great.

 Lacey and Nancy shared raspberry bongo for dessert---again it looks yummy!

HOWEVER, there is one picture where the food gives me an upset stomach just looking at it!  To be fair, this is a very nice place:  see link below:

http://www.senecaharborstation.com/

But this ham dinner, which Lacey and Nancy shared, makes me want to be a vegetarian.  I thought it must be watermelon at first, as it is so red!  Fill me in, Lacey.  Was it really good?  Looks like enough meat for a football team!

 Okay, enough from this food critic!

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Easter was my last day spent with Andrew and, as always, we had lots of fun playing together.


Royal Wedding Fever

Our tour bus (in 2005) drove by Westminster Abbey.  I wish, now, that we had had more time to spend in London sightseeing.  Still, it was great, and I would not have missed the beautiful countryside of Derbyshire for anything!

Looking closely at this photo, I do believe I had the royal WAVE down pat!!!!!

Next update in a few days.

Happy Easter

COW POOP
Wherever you are, hope your Easter weekend is a good one!
"Then they asked him, What must we do to do the works God requires?  Jesus answered, The work of God is this:  to believe in the one he has sent."  John 6: 28 & 29

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                                        Family Happenings

                                        Bennett and Reagan with their haul.

                                        Katie

             Jacob, Andrew and Alex

Carol & Jimmy's grandson, Andrew, celebrated his 10th birthday with a party and an Easter egg hunt (courtesy of Gramma Carol).

                                     Hunting for candy makes them very thirsty!

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Linwood has a trail camera he, on occasion, puts out at night to see what critters are out and about in their yard.

Testing, 1, 2, 3 . . .

Here is the red  fox they were hoping to see.

. . . this guy, not so much!

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 Nancy and Barry gave "Bruiser" and"Friday" identical toys.  "Bruiser," however, wanted to take them both!

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TIMMY'S NEW LOVE

These guys used to be number 2 (after Kerry, of course):

"Chip," "Geisha," plus "Carlie" and "Tinkerbell" (not shown).

NO MORE, though!

Here is the NEW object of his affection:

He pronounces his first attempt at beer making a great success and will continue to expand on the varieties he makes.

The official "first" taste-testing party!

His friend, Gary, was happy to sample the brew with Timmy.  He even made pizza to go along with the brewski. 

Teacher KERRY has her own reason to be in a happy mood.  She counts down the days to Easter  break, always something to look forward to.

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