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And the winner for the
MOST ORIGINAL / CREATIVE PANHANDLER

spotted on recent trip through Hardy, Arkansas.

 

 

 

Yep! I'm a Senior

--     YES, THIS IS US!!!   Senior citizens are constantly being criticized for every conceivable deficiency of the modern world, real or imaginary. We know we take responsibility for all we have done and do not blame others. HOWEVER, upon reflection, we would like to point out that it was NOT the senior citizens who took: The melody out of music, The pride out of appearance, The courtesy out of driving, The romance out of love, The commitment out of marriage, The responsibility out of parenthood, The togetherness out of the family, The learning out of education The service out of patriotism, The Golden Rule from rulers, The nativity scene out of cities, The civility out of behavior, The refinement out of language, The dedication out of employment, The prudence out of spending, The ambition out of achievement or God out of government and school. And we certainly are NOT the ones who  eliminated patience and tolerance from  personal relationships and interactions with others!!  And, we do understand the meaning of patriotism, and remember those who have fought and died for our country.  Just look at the Seniors with tears in their eyes and pride in their hearts as they stand at attention with their hand over their hearts!YES, I'M A SENIOR CITIZEN! I'm the life of the party..... Even if it lasts until 8 p.m. I'm very good at opening childproof caps..... With a hammer. I'm awake many hours before my body allows me to get up. I'm smiling all the time because I can't hear a thing you're saying. I'm sure everything I can't find is in a safe secure place, somewhere. I'm wrinkled, saggy, lumpy, and that's just my left leg. I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps. Yes, I'm a SENIOR CITIZEN and I think I am having the time of my life!     Spread the laughter Share the cheer Let's be happy While we're here. And, MAY GOD BLESS   AMERICA AND MAY AMERICA THANK GOD!! Go Green - Recycle CONGRESS!!

 

 

 

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Bob & Lu Meinke
Romans 8:18
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
    

BETTY BOOP or MY DOGGIE QUILT

Close-up of my dog applique

 My newest project, Betty Boop,also known as "Boo Boo, the Boston Terrier in my version of a doggie quilt. Betty is the family pet & I foresee everyone fighting over this last creation. The tiedye was a lucky find in the bottom of my fabric bin. My sister Donna Waters Evans gave me the orange linen and  I was looking for something that "went" with it.

Betty's actually much prettier in person but this was the best I could do with my limited quilting skills. I look at the "art" quilts  and wish I was able to match their expertise but it will never happen. Oh well, I'm happy with my progress so far and that's all that counts LOL


Tye Dye Doggie Quilt

HEARTS ABLOOM QUILT

hearts abloom quilt

Well folks, I might be getting the hang of this quilt making thing. Here is the finished HEARTS ABLOOM quilt top. Many thanks to my sister Donna Waters Evans for all her help & support.

Now if I can only get this & the other 3 I've made quilted I'll be in high cotton LOL

COONDOG QUILTS

Coon hunting is an old and time honored Southern tradition where men go out in the fall to let their prize hounds run through the woods in search of a raccoon. My sister Donna & I have been making Coondog Quilts in honor of our Dad, Arbon Wayne "RED" Waters, who was a coon hunting fanatic. All his dogs were named "Blue" no matter their color or breed. He very seldom killed anything, just went out with his buddies & listened to the dogs run. I can still remember him coming in late at night, smelling of the cold & woods, talking about how some wily old coon gave Blue a run for his money before going to tree. He could tell all his dogs apart by sound of their bark alone & know if they were running or barking "treed". The quilt on the left is mine & the one on the right is Donna's.

 

Love you Dad, and still miss you every day

 

 

THE BEGINNING OF MY NEW QUILT

This is the start of a new quilt for the grand-monster. I think it's going to turn out great; he's asked for a quilt with either deer or a rebel flag. There will be 4 rows of deer similar to the top one but in different fabric; then lots of stripping to make it queen sized.

Thanks to my sister Donna Waters Evans for all her help and  advise. I couldn't have done it without her. 



How Can Anyone Not Want Children?

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