Three or More Thursday

Tam at The Gypsy’s Corner is the hostess for “Three or More Thursday” and I’m joining in for the first time this week. (clicking on the logo on the right will take you to her site)

This week I am going to share the artwork of a local artist, Joy Hulgan. I had the opportunity to get to know one of her sisters when our sons played soccer together over fifteen years ago. All the sketches we purchased were of places that were sentimental to us.

Georgia Institute of Technology, where I went to school and where my son now attends:

Lanier School for Boys, where my husband when to elementary school:

First Baptist Church, where my in-laws and my husband and I were married:

The Pig, a local barbecue restaurant (yum):

and the Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters Golf Tournament:

From a bio I found online:

“Joy Hulgan comes from a family of artists, including her mother and two sisters. As a group, the sisters have enjoyed over twenty years in the fine art business, reproducing Joy's art and the art of their mother, Mary Hulgan. Joy began drawing architectural sites and landscapes in 1978 and has published numerous reproductions of her work. She also works in oils, painting landscapes and portraits. In her spare time, she teaches art to seniors and finds that a particularly joyful experience.”

Thanks for visiting my blog. Visit Tam at The Gypsy’s Corner. for more Three or More Thursday participants.

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Outdoor Wednesday #2

Today is “Outdoor Wednesday”. What is “Outdoor Wednesday”?

Every Wednesday participants will be posting pictures of anything outdoor on their blog. It can be something outside of your home such as your porch, deck, patio, garden or lawn. Your photo can be outdoor shots of the beach, forest or mountains. (We don’t want to exclude anyone who might not have a yard). Or, you could simply post pictures of a favorite plant or flower. Only rule is it has to be outside!

To participate:

1. POST- Post your outdoor photos and the Outdoor Wednesday logo/button on your blog and link back to A Southern Daydreamer (link) so that others will be able to find all the links to other Outdoor Wednesday posts.

2. (Optional) PLACE LOGO - Place the Outdoor Wednesday logo/button on the sidebar of your blog. It lets others know you will be participating in future Outdoor Wednesdays.

Reminder: Do NOT link in until after your post is up.

3. LINK NAME & PERMALINK- Go to A Southern Daydreamer and enter your name and the Permalink to your post (NOT your general blog address) in “Mr Linky”.

• Why use a permalink instead of your general blog address? A permalink points to a specific blog post after it has passed from the front page to the archives. It will make it easier for readers to find your Outdoor Wednesday posts whenever they get a chance to visit.
• To create a Permalink: Either 1) right click on Outdoor Wednesday post and “Copy Shortcut/Link Location” or 2) click on your Outdoor Wednesday post title and copy the URL from the http window.
• Copy your permalink into “Mr Linky” URL box next to your name and select ENTER. You are finished. You should see your name listed on my site.

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Last Saturday we went to the annual family reunion for my father-in-law’s family. My father-in-law is the oldest of seven (yes, seven) children, so it is a rather large family. It was great getting a chance to see everyone. Before we went, I asked my father-in-law if he wouldn’t mind showing me some of his childhood places before we left town to return home (of course, he said yes!). I am not sure who was more excited…me or him )I love family history and wish I could visit all the homes of my ancestors.

We visited cemeteries and neighborhoods. Of course I took many pictures. (Don’t worry, I am going to share only a few).

The first photo is where the house stood that my father-in-law was born 87 years ago (to the left of the pine tree and in front of the pecan tree).

The next photo is of some pecan trees my father-in-law’s mother planted in 1920 ……

Next, a picture of my father-in-law’s grandfather’s house. He lived from 1863 to 1946, mostly in this house.

No one lives in the house now, but the land is still owned by the family. The kitchen was in a separate building in the back (and has fallen down). It was separate from the main house, so that if there was a fire, the entire house wouldn’t be lost. I love old buildings like this.

Finally, a picture of an old oak tree next to the house.

I want to go back for a visit when the weather warms up a little. My husband said he spotted an old door propped up behind the kitchen….and he wants to ask if we can have it. (fingers crossed that we get a yes!)

Don’t forget to visit other Outdoor Wednesday participants by clicking on their links. Check back later to make certain you visit all the Outdoor Wednesday participants.

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Here are this weeks participants:

1/20 Tablescape Tuesday

It’s Tuesday which means it is time for Tablescape Tuesday hosted by Susan and her blog Between Naps on the Porch.

When I went to move Mr. Rooster and Mrs. Chicken from the center of the kitchen table I was asked, “Can’t you change the table and let them stay another week?” So if the table looks similar to last weeks Tablescape Tuesday …. yes..it is similar…but different!

I removed the platter they were both sitting on, and placed Mrs. Chicken on a small pedestal (I do hope Mr. Rooster puts her on a pedestal every once and awhile). I removed the three eggs and added the orange glass ball (I have a feeling Mrs. Chicken is eyeing it and thinking, “I did NOT do THAT!)

For the place settings I used my square Tuscan sunflower plates. The sunflowers go well with the one at the base of Mr. Rooster…..

I love the big sunflower on the salad plate…..

and the four little sunflowers in the corners of the dinner plates…..

Thanks for stopping by and visiting my Tablescape Tuesday and don't forget to visit Susan's blog Between Naps on the Porch to see more wonderful table settings!

Reminder: Wednesday is “Outdoor Wednesday”! (Post will be up by 11:00 pm EST Tuesday night). To Learn More about Outdoor Wednesday, click on the button below!

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Blue Monday

It’s Blue Monday hosted by Sally at Smiling Sally. Don’t forget to visit her site to see links to more participants!

Today I am going to share a blue needlework piece I finished about 5 years ago. The design is 15” x 15” and framed it is even larger! I loved working on it because I loved the blues!

and a closer look at the design(had over 1000 beads on it)……

and a closer look at the blues!

Thanks for stopping by and visiting my blog …… Happy Blue Monday!

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Is your computer sick?

I spent quite a few hours Friday restoring my daughter’s computer. It shut itself down every 5-10 minutes. It had Trojan horses, viruses, malware, and all kinds of problems….MANY of which could be avoided if she had updated and run some FREE programs on her computer.

She said “I didn’t know”… so I thought I would share these programs with you…. just in case…. “you didn’t know”

I use all of these programs myself. The companies provide a free version and sell a commercial version (with a few more features). I have used the free versions for YEARS…. and have avoided any major issues with computer virus’ or spyware/malware…

You need anti-virus and anti-spyware. Many anti-virus can find spyware/malware but they often can’t fix/heal them (but the anti-spyware/malware software can).

[Clicking on names will take you to site]

Anti-Spyware Software

• Spybot S & D – for Windows 98 & later; latest version is 1.6.0.30
• MalwareByte's Anti-Malware - for Windows 2000, NT, XP & Vista; latest version 1.25

Anti-Virus Software

• AVG 8 - AVG Technologies Free Edition - for Windows 2000, XP & Vista; latest version 8.0.176

It’s really easy…..

1. Download each of the above programs
2. Install programs
3. Update each of the programs (a MUST)
4. Run each program, one at a time…

I run these at least once a week……

There are many other programs that will do the same thing. I mentioned these because I am familiar with them. It doesn’t really matter which programs you use….just make sure you run them regularly!! You might just save yourself a trip to the repair shop!

My daughter’s computer is up and running better than before….. after about 6 hours of diagnosing and problem-solving by me (Thanks Dad for the stubborn gene that wouldn’t allow me to give in…or toss it out the window). A happy ending (this time) for me vs. machine!

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1/18 A Southern Daydreamer Week in Review

This weeks posts: (clicking on post title will open link in a new window)

• Pink Saturday
• To Follow or Not to Follow....
• Proximidade Award from.....
• Welcome to "Outdoor Wednesday"
• 1/13 Tablescape Tuesday
• Blue Monday
• 1/11 A Southern Daydreamer Week in Review

We had 18 participants in the first Outdoor Wednesday !  I want to thank again the following for posting (clicking on their name will take you to their Outdoor Wednesday post):Charlotte, Ellen B, Gloria, Jeanne, Judybug, Katherinellen, Kim, Lisa, Lynda, Marsha, Onceinabluemoon, Sheila, skoots1mom, Tam. Terrie, the Muse. Theresa, and Vicki. Since I was a newcomer to blog land I was a little nervous to host an event. These ladies helped make it a success and I really appreciated it!

Comment Questions Answered:  

• “You mentioned that you have been working on your kitchen for a long time...do you have photos on your blog of your kitchen? “ from Darlene at Our Creative Life- Not yet. I have only been blogging a month. I don’t know if I have any before pictures! Our house is 20 years old…so every room needs some updating…and we will be doing a little at a time (we are doing it ourselves)
• “I can't believe you have camellias with buds that big !! What state do you live in ?” from Theresa at Take a Sentimental Journey- We live in central/middle Georgia.

I am still learning the ins and outs of blogging and the comments of everyone’s thoughts on followers and following blogs….. and how they follow them was very interesting! I have found Google Reader works for me…but different bloggers like following different ways!

I enjoyed reading all the comments left by everyone. It is very humbling to get compliments from the bloggers whom I have admired for a long time and who are the inspiration behind me finally starting my very own blog!

A Southern Daydreamer Visitors: Thank you to all  the visitors who left wonderful comments this week: Alfazema, Alica B, Alisa, Amy, Angela, Angie, Ann, Becky, Becky G, Belinda, Betty, Beverly, BJ, Bo, Bobbi Jo, Cami, Carol, CC Catherine, ceekay, Charlotte, Cielo, Claudie, Cynthia, Dana, Darlene, Dawnie, Debbie, Diane, Diane W, Donna Marie, Ellen B, envoy-ette, Fifi Flowers, Gabriela, Glenda, Gloria, Gollum, Helen, Imerie, Jain, Jana, Jane, Janie, Jean,Jeanne, JennyS, Jillian, Jorgelina, Joy, Joyce, Judith S,Judy, Katherine Ellen, Kathleen, Kathleen Ellis, Kathy, kdottidesigns, Kim, knitting nice, kymber, Kris, Lady Jane, Lady Katherine, Lady Loves Cakes,Lady Lynn, Lana, Laurie, Linda,  Lisa, Liz, Lorie, Lynda, Lynn, Lynne, Lynette, Ma'dame French, mamapippa, Mariana, Marina, Mary Lou, Mary Rose, Melissa M, Melissa W, Mishelle, Miss Janice, Mo, Mojo, Nancy, Neabar, Nicole, onceinabluemoon, Pat, Patty S, pcb, Rechelle, Rhonda, Riet, Roberta Anne, Rose, Sally, Shari, Sheila, Sheila. Sherrie, Sherrlyn, Shirl, skoots1mom, smilingsal, Stephanie, Sue, Susan, Susie Q, Suzie B, Sweetie, Syndee, Tam, Tammy, Teri, Terrie, The Muse, Theresa, Trish, Victoria, Wendy, Zoey

I appreciate all of the wonderful things you had to say! I hope you all will stop by again soon!

I host “Outdoor Wednesday”! Learn more about it HERE

Pink Saturday

It’s Pink Saturday, hosted by Beverly at How Sweet the Sound. Be sure to visit Beverly's blog to see a complete list of all the participants in today's Pink Saturday. (clicking on picture will open a link to her site in a new window)

Today I am sharing Pink Flowers!

Not my photos (I wish!) I love all the different shades of pink in the flowers. I am ready for spring!

 

Thanks for stopping by and visiting my blog and don't forget to visit Beverly’s blog How Sweet the Sound to see more pink!

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