This is a quote from the original smoocheree:"So, the point (and I do have one) to this post is motivated by my desire to hand some of that love and kindness back around to those who have been so very, very, very good to me in this bloggy world. My hope is that those who receive this award will pass it on to those who have been very, very, very good to them as well. It's a big kiss, of the chaste platonic kind, from me to you with the underlying 'thanks' message implied. I really do appreciate your support and your friendship and yes, your comments. ... Mwah!"
I was fortunate enough to meet Raidergirl3 when visiting Charlottetown, PEI this last summer. We had such a delightful visit. We had reading, teaching and science in common - she teaches high school chemistry and I taught high school biology before retiring. Plus, we both love a good bowl of fish chowder and Anne of Green Gables. Raidergirl3 presented me with 2 novels from the series. She's been a wonderful friend. Thank-you, Raidergirl3.
Now I'm suppose to pass this on to 5 other people. You all know how very hard that is because there are many, many blogger friends I would like to say 'Thank-you!' to for the sometimes sincere, sometimes witty and all the times cheerful comments. But the rule said to pick 5, so here are the ones I am sending a big xxx MWAH! xxx to:
1. Melissa the Booknut
2. Alisonwonderland
3. Heather - The Library Ladder
4. Suziqoregon - Blogging My Books
5. Dewey - The Hidden Side of the Leaf
All 5 people I've listed have uplifted me, made me smile, provided terrific book suggestions and made me feel welcome on their blogs.
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Thanks, booklogged. That's very sweet of you! (I feel the same about you... :)
Awww - how sweet! Thank yoy :-)
Right now, with -15 degree celsius, the thought of that sweltering hot night sounds like even more fun than it was.
I think I have fouond a chowder recipe to send you. I made it over Christmas and it was pretty good. Nothing fancy mind you, but still yummy. I'll try to get it sent to you soon.
Aw, thank you! I really appreciate your kind words. And now I have to see how to get that wonderful up next widget you have!
Sounds like a much better deal than getting hit by a snowball, although I'd take a day or two in the snow. It hit 80, here, today. Ah, back to normal. We were actually cold for a while. :)
thanks! and back at ya! :)
WOW!! Thank you so much! I don't know if I could pick just five!! hehe I'm going to give this some thought and post tomorrow. Thank you again and right back at you!!!!
Abnd you are welcome on my blog too! Both of my blogs. You see I write poetry too.
BTW, I have tagged you for a meme!! You will like it!
I just gave you an award myself.
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