Friday, October 10, 2014

Friday Randoms

 

Hello everyone...it's Friday!   

I'm crowing this morning because it's great to wake up after a lot of rain has fallen and find you still have a DRY basement! Woohoo!!  

Getting up really early in the morning isn't easy for me and my hair is always standing on end when I wake up.  It's at times like this that I wish I had very long hair to just pull back into a pony tail.  But vanity insists that I do my hair and throw on some makeup so I will be ready to go out and about very early this a.m. to go to a few garage sales with my daughter.  She's looking for a few things to furnish her soon-to-be new home.  There were a few garage sales listed that sounded promising but, as you know, you have to get there very early to find the best stuff.  I expect the garage sales will be ending soon as it's Fall now.  
                                                                                     
Some good news that I will share is that my aunt and uncle's son has told me that I could have several things from his parents home.  That includes the refrigerator, stove, washer and dryer and a few other pieces.  He is being more than generous in thanking me for my help to them in their times of need.  Those items will really come in handy in furnishing the house and I'm very grateful to get them. 

Stormy loves to be with me when I'm in the kitchen working.  Of course she knows where the treats are stored and she doesn't mind begging until she gets her way!  I don't know where she'll recline when the kitchen island, which really belongs to my daughter, goes to it's new home.

 
I'm hoping that Branson and other dry areas has gotten some of the rain we've had lately.  You can see in the photo above that the water in the lake is low and rain was much needed at the time we visited last month.  We've had enough rain here for awhile, so now I'm looking for some sunshine and pretty fall days again!

Linking to Tanya's Willy Nilly Friday 5.

Happy Friday to you!
xo Cheryl 
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24 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerOctober 10, 2014 at 1:05 AM

    Stormy really knows how to rest on a hard place! What is the gorgeous green plant edit that you did? I love the big red weather vane!! And how awesome you got such a generous gift from your cousin.

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  2. SusieOctober 10, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    Cheryl, I know what you are saying about a dry basement. I wish the rain could be spread out to the places that truly need it. So sweet of your cousin to give those items when they are needed too. Blessings for a great day with your daughter and happy hunting. xoxo,Susie

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  3. Buttons ThoughtsOctober 10, 2014 at 6:09 AM

    Oh I am happy you got the rain and your basement is still dry. That is truly nice of your aunt and uncle's son. Stormy is so cute. LOVE your chicken shots:) Hug B

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  4. Hootin AnniOctober 10, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    We've been in that kind of drought for the last five years...and it did rain heavily for a while...but now, back to summer weather for us. Hope your much needed areas DID get some rain!!
    Love the photo of Stormy on the kitchen island. AND enjoy the garage sales.

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  5. Elizabeth EdwardsOctober 10, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    no kidding - those waters look so low ... i wonder how folks out west can deal with that? so scary. we are suppose to have a rainy weekend. nothing so far ...but it is apparently on the way? ( :

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  6. Arlene GOctober 10, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    Dry basements are Number One!!l And your cousin is a man of character to give you those things from your aunt and uncles house. He knows you were a huge help to them and also to him. Good luck at the yard sales. Sometimes you find treasures.

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  7. MadSnapperOctober 10, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    come on down here, from now through April is our best yard sale time of the year. no one does them in summer, to hot... during Nov/Dec/Jan is the best time of the year to find yard sales

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  8. ~Lavender Dreamer~October 10, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    I hope you got your feathers...I mean hair under control and are out having fun! Hugs, Diane

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  9. TexWisGirlOctober 10, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    so very nice of your cousin to give such big pieces for your new rental - your daughter. :)

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  10. Tanya BreeseOctober 10, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    i hope you both found some nice things at the yard sales! how sweet of your cousin! we are getting tons of rain this weekend, i'll send some to branson! how the heck does stormy sleep like that lol...thank you for linking and have a great weekend!!

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  11. Ruth HiebertOctober 10, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    Have a lovely weekend. Hope you found some specials at the garage sales.

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  12. Arkansas PattiOctober 10, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    That was so thoughtful of your cousin and will save you a bunch of money. I LOVE that red rooster weather vane.
    We have had a rather average year rain wise but my storm shelter stays full of water. Know how you feel about a dry basement. I would love dry.

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  13. TARYTERREOctober 10, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    Glad your basement is dry. It is always fun to furnish a new home. And any help you can get is wondeful. Hope you found some good things at the garage sales too.

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  14. A Colorful WorldOctober 10, 2014 at 11:19 PM

    The things you are getting from your aunt & uncles home are great! How wonderful! Love garage sales, too, but ours are winding down as well. Funny kitty on the table, all stretched out!

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  15. eileeninmdOctober 11, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    Happy weekend, Cheryl! I love the cute chicken or is it a rooster with the crazy doo. Have fun at the garage sales.. Pretty scene in the last shot. Great photos..

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  16. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comOctober 11, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    Cheryl, my hair has gotten much shorter over the years, but I refuse to cut it too short to pull back in a ponytail! It would be a disaster! :D Love your furkids!

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  17. RoseOctober 11, 2014 at 7:13 PM

    That is sure great that you are getting the fridge, etc. Even better to wake with a dry basement.

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  18. Far Side of FiftyOctober 11, 2014 at 10:38 PM

    You need a cute hat! That will solve your early morning hair problem.
    How nice of your cousin to give you appliances...that will work out great for you over at the new place! :)

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  19. gldOctober 12, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    How wonderful you are getting the appliances.

    We have been getting rains too and are just delighted. I am not sure about Branson but points south were supposed to be hit pretty heavily too.

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  20. Mary Ann PotterOctober 12, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    You're the recipient of blessings by the bucketful, Cheryl! What a nice post! (That chicken photo is hilarious; I may need a few of that breed. What kind is she?)

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  21. EG CameraGirlOctober 13, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    Congrats on having a dry basement! I hope you and your daughter found some treasures at the garage sales.

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  22. Coloring Outside the LinesOctober 13, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    Dry basement is always good news! I hope you and daughter found a few goodies at the sales. I used to do that a long time ago when I lived in town..but don't much anymore. I do love a good flea market though!! Love love, love your chicken..I do believe you caught a glimpse of my bed head in that do. :)

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  23. Marie October 14, 2014 at 12:32 AM

    we've been going to garage sales as a family. :) I love it! Stormy is so cute!! Enjoy your week!
    hugs,
    Marie

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  24. LeAnnOctober 17, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    I think that is so awesome that you Aunt and Uncle's son is giving you some items from their home; very sweet.
    I am so happy your basement is day; it is worrisome when you have a lot of rain. Loved the pictures as always!
    Blessings and hugs!

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