Monday, November 5, 2012

Blue Monday - My Friend, Jeanne

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Jeanne from Backyard Neighbor and her husband, Bill, came to our house to visit this past Friday! What a pleasure they are! Johnny and I hated to see them leave, but we made them promise to come again.

I never thought when I first began to blog, that I'd meet new friends--especially face-to-face friends.  Jeanne and I "met" in 2008. We have so much in common; we just clicked. Jeanne and Bill have children and grandchildren who live a few hours away from us, and they travel to Florida to visit. For years, I've wished that we could arrange a meeting, but Florida is a big state and we lived down at the tip. Three years ago, we moved from South Florida to the Tampa area, putting us a couple of hours away from Jeanne's family. This year, they made time for us!

I am honored! Pretty Jeanne is on the left. Look at that dimple! She's just as nice as I expected. I am the one with the Blue shirt. (Well, you expected that, didn't you?) See the Blue gift bag? They even brought a gift for me--as if their presence wasn't enough of a gift!


Inside the Blue gift bag, was Blue tissue paper, a Blue card and this wonderful Lenox china. What a generous gift! I adore Lenox, and these Winter Greetings dipping dishes will be used often and appreciated much. I'll think of Jeanne and Bill each time I use them.



Here's a close-up of the Blue card that was inside the package. It's a picture of two Blue cups, along with a spoon.


It reads:
Hi Sally,
This note card is a reminder of how great it would be if we could visit over a cuppa often.
Love,
Jeanne and Bill


I feel so spoiled.

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56 comments:

Rajesh said...

Very cool gift.

Rajesh said...
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Karen said...

Isn't it great being connected by the net, and then meeting in person!!! I have made and met so many friends since 1998 when I first plugged in to the web.

xinex said...

How wonderful that you got to meet Jeanne in person, Sally. You both look so happy and lovely. Beautiful gifts!....Christine

Loui♥ said...

Hi sally!
What fun meeting friends in person!
enjoy the gorgeous dishes!
hugs..
Loui♥

Jeanne said...

Hi Sally,We arrived home late today. I messed up the link and I honestly do know what I did wrong. HA! Same old me and linking. I'll get your advice the next time we talk.

Thank you for the sweetest post about our visit. I posted about us too. I am so glad you like the small gift. I loved picking it out for you.

We so enjoyed our visit with you both. Time just flew by. It was so wonderful to finally meet you in person. The pic I took of you and Johnny is so good. I will email both pics to you tomorrow. it is past my bedtime so Happy Blue Monday and goodnight.
Love, Jeanne

Joy@aVintageGreen said...

What a happy time. Thank you for sharing your visit as well as hosting. Have a great week.
Joy

Jeanne said...

Oops...typo 'Do not know' silly me. do you think I'm tired HA!
Me again

Annesphamily said...

Hi Sally! I have had a ton of trouble with Mr. Linky but I keep trying! I think it posted this week! Otherwise I will check back when I am more awake! This time change is the pits! I love your visit with Jeanne and Bill! What a sweet gift you received! The two of you look so lovely! Have a blue ti ful Blue Monday! Hugs Anne

Liz said...

Great pics!

Mine's here.

Fashion Momma said...

You and Jeanne look gorgeous. Happy Blue Monday Sally!

My Blue Monday.

Lina Gustina said...

Very sweet moment. Both of you look wonderful. The gift is priceless!

http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2012/11/photographer-or-instant-photo-vendor.html

Leovi said...

A beautiful and emotional this week's post.
Saludos.

January Zelene said...

lovely blues and sweet message! :)

bj said...

O, how fun to get together with a fellow blogger. I know ya'll giggled and laughed just like a couple of school girls. :)
Love the dipping bowls.
xo bj

Eden said...

Nice pic of you and Jeanne.Beautiful gift with a lovely message.

Sue McPeak said...

Loved seeing the photo of you and Jeanne. How fun that you could meet and share a cuppa, and she sure knows what makes your day...dipping bowls with birds and lots of BLUE.

Thanks for hosting and Happy Blue Monday!
Sue

Tina´s PicStory said...

nice pics :) have a great week!

LadyD Piano said...

What a beautiful story and I love the photo of the both of you. I know you'll enjoy the elegant china; I have a Lenox candy dish that I use at Christmas. Such value in having friends. You're radiant Sally, you both are glowing!

Travel Quest said...

Very sweet, finding a good friendship is so precious! Happy Blue Monday Sally :)

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Good morning Sally,
Happy Blue Monday! What a lovely photo of you both. Thanks for hosting and have a super day.

Blessings,
Sandi

sandy said...

How nice that you were able to get together. And then a special gift on top of it! The two of you look great!
Have a super week!
sandy

Anonymous said...

What fun to meet a blog friend in person! And what generous gifts!

Chubskulit Rose said...

Oh wow, how nice to meet bloggie friends in person! Love the smiles and the pressies!

HansHB said...

Nice blue post! Lovely photos!
Happy Blue Tuesday to you!

Pride In Photos Beauty said...

Sally...I tried a couple of ways to upload..it just keeps saying unknown extension??? I save my files in png format...so that could be it?
Laurie

bj said...

Thanks for letting me know about not linking...
guess I was so excited over seeing you and Jeanne together, I just forgot.
love...

Linda said...

It is always lovely to meet a blogging friend in person. Beautiful gifts for you. Have a lovely day.

Anonymous said...

Hi sweet Sally! Oh, how marvelous Jeanne and Bill came to visit and you gals look marvelous. You look great after knowing all you've been through these past years. We got the privilege of Jeanne and Bill for visit too. They came to Houston to visit their grandson and wife and then drove on down to Galveston. They are delightful people and you're so right, Jeanne is just as sweet as can be.
Thanks for popping in and sharing your sweet memory.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Tami Von Zalez said...

Can't believe in all of my blog wanderings, this is the first time I've bumped into you!

I've linked up, thank you for hosting!

thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

Oh isn't that just awesome?

What a blessing to meet a fellow friend blogger in real life.

And her gifts are so sweet - but you are right, the BEST gift is that wonderful gift of friendship.

I do hope you see lots more of her/them in the future.

Thanks for hosting yet another wonderful Blue Monday, Sally! Keep Smilin!

~Michele

Denise @ secondtimearoundfinds said...

Thanks for hosting Sally, I look forward to joining in.
Denise

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Two of my favorite bloggers in one shot! Love you both and have had the honor of meeting you both!

XO,

Sheila

bj said...

Well, dear one, it took me 3 tries to finally get linked here and even then, my photo didn't work. :(
It's ok, tho...:)

bj said...

oops, yep, it's there....
I think I need to just go back to bed...:))

Blondie's Journal said...

It's great to meet bloggers face to face. Those who I have met turned out to be the best and we just clicked! Love the picture of you sweet ladies together and the gift was so nice!

XO,
Jane

My name is Riet said...

Hi Sally. How wonderful to have Jeanne visit you. I thin k she is a wonderful person. They will be coming to Europe this winter for a cruise and I hope I will be able to meet them. That will be so great.
LOvely gifts she gave you and all packed in blue.
Have a nice week.

joyh82 said...

How nice you were able to get together. She is a sweetie! Happy Blue Monday :)

DougPhoto2009 said...

Friendship & Blogging - a great combination.

Beverly said...

Jeanne phoned me when she left your house, and she shared with me what a wonderful time she had.

I am so glad you two had this time together. I know there were a lot of smiles.

Susan Nowell @ My Place to Yours said...

How nice to meet a blogging friend in person!

Visits With Mary said...

How exciting to meet blogger friends!

GranthamLynn said...

Oh how sweet. And what a perfect Blue post. I am so glad you met. I love new friends.
Thanks for sharing.
I am about to link. Come by and see me.
Have a Beautiful Blue Week.
Sherry

Ann said...

What a wonderful visit!!And gifts too--how better could it get. I'd love to meet up with blogging friends someday. Thanks for your hit, the 3rd box worked.
Ann

dix said...

Very cool that you got to visit with your friend in person! And what a lovely gift she presented to you. Thanks for sharing and thanks for hosting us. dix---

❀~Myrna~❀ said...

That is so wonderful! Looks like y'all had a great visit!

Maria's Space said...

There you are. Love seeing your smiling face

Janice Kay Schaub said...

I really love those dishes. I collect things myself with Chickadees and Cardinals on them. I must do a post on painted china.
What a lovely surprise for you an interesting and exciting package
Janice

Mildred said...

Lovely post and wonderful gift!
Love the pic of you and your friend!

Thanks for sharing.

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Have a nice week****

Nancy McCarroll said...

Having a bit of trouble with Mr. Linky now. Nice gift!

Nancy McCarroll said...

Do I need to buy a $5 account to link up with Mr. Linky? I had one years ago, and it says to renew. Is this a new policy?
Thanks, Nancy

GranthamLynn said...

Hi Sally,
Thanks for coming by and seeing my Cowboy Blues. Darn it that silly linky thing wasn't workin' and I forgot to go back and try again.
I'll see you next week. Maybe I'll have to find some more Cowboys. LOL.
Have a good week.
Hugs,
Sherry
p.s. Did you see my give a way. Come back by and leave a comment and say I want that wall hanging for Thanksgiving! I will draw on Thurs night and mail on Fri. Good luck

Maurice Lauher said...

Sally, something happened when I tried to post a thumbnail - thanks for visit me

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh my how fun is this. I love to meet fellow bloggers and your gift is wonderful. Such a great pic of the two of you. Thanks also for the tip about putting rice in the crystal to clean. Love that. Hugs, marty

Judi said...

Hi Sally...*Hugs*
Oh how wonderful that you met Jeanne. That is so special. The dishes she gave you are beautiful...and I know you will think of her whenever you use them. I know you would have had a special visit together...you are both such nice ladies...
enjoy this evening...
Judi

Jeanne said...

Hi Sally, It feels so good to be home watching the Gators on TV. Two of our grands are using our tickets today. This game was not televised but Bill paid $26. to get it today. I hope it is worth the money!!!

Thanks for your comment on the cranes I posted. I have seen many more than this in our old neighborhood when we lived in Kissimmee. We had a flock that had a dozen or more that were in our cul-de-sac most every day. I think we were in a 'run' between lakes. they were wonderful to watch.

Enjoy your weekend.
Love, Jeanne