Kathy from Maryland/USA

kathy.... I noticed on Easy that you're going to Central America. Which country (s)??? I hope Costa Rica is one of them. I used to live there and miss it something fierce. In January, you'll be in the dry season, so you'll miss a lot of the flowers. It's probably changed a lot since I was there, though. I haven't been there in 32 years .

Thanks for the birthday wishes Kathy. I hope you had a great Christmas, I have not been on much, I got married on the 13th of December so it has been a bit hectic. I forgot to mention this to people. Ha ha ha.

I vividly remember my Tetanus shot before going there. It was a bad batch of vaccine, and I got a mildish case of tetanus from it. It started with my arms stiffening, then the rest of me. It was really painful. Whenever I have to have a Tetanus shot now, I stay under observation for several hours afterwards, in case.

Hi Kathy,
Wishing you all the best for a Great Christmas, and a safe and Happy New year. I hope 2009 is a great one for you and your family.

Take Care
Kathi

Thanks for the visit! The comments had me ROLF! We had fun and boy did I learn a lot!

Kathy -- thank you for the birthday greeting. I had a wonderful day filled with family and fun.

Thanks, too, for your kind words about my photos. My husband and I just got back from a trip to Antarctica - hopefully I'll get some pictures from the trip posted soon.

I hope that the new year brings the best of everything to you and your loved ones!

Kathy and family!

Kathy! Wishing you a great new year!

Kathy.

Best wishes for you and yours for 2009.

Amy it bring all you need for your peace and happiness.

oh dear! Amy = May

Hi Kathy, thanks for your comments on my photos of Egypt. I just looked through yours again, funny we have a lot of the same pictures -lol. Loved your photos of Peru too.
The weather was perfect for the entire trip except for a lot of smog around Cairo on many of the days we were there. Fortunately when we were at Giza the weather was good -sunny and no wind.
I loved Egypt and would go back tomorrow if I could, I don't know how many times I've flicked through my photos - I haven't got bored with looking at them yet! I didn't get a photo with Wagdy and I'm really sorry about that -we were supposed to meet again but he needed to see a doctor about his eye surgery -unfortunate timing.
Happy New Year to you and your family I hope is a great year for you

Very nice "Unforgetable" video. Great graphics and blending and very poignant. Love how the player piano plays as if Nat is there in spirit with Natalie.

You make really good cake.

My late husband always gave me unbirthday presents. I love them

Thanks for the birthday wishes and cake Kathy. With the lunch my wife and younger son are taking me to a little later, your cake and everything else I'll be about two KGs heavier by the end of the day!

Thanks for the Christmas greetings hope you had a wonderful holiday may 2009 be great for you & your family.

PS - my U-tube is what I was working on between Christmas & New & Years - the televised presentation of our Animation Trophy Winner is the second "related" video.

I had nothing to do with the animation, however when I saw it on the 31st (when the video was taken), I said that the only award possible for this float was animation. When I first saw it on the 22nd, I was not impressed. I could see that it was going to be a lot of dry work coverage (strawflowers, leaves, etc.) Even though there were 1,500 roses on the float it did not have the fluff that whole flowers do as coverage.

Once I saw the animation, I figured, they only put flowers on things that didn't move. That was why there were so few flowers - so much moved. Over the weekend they had it on display at the park on a freeway overpass. (it is decorated under the freeway). From there it goes into "deconstruction" and taken apart, with everything from flower vials to chasis parts cleaned up and put away for next year. The new 2010 float design contest is on now & their choices for submission will be made first of Feb. Once approved by the Tournament, work begins on the 2010 float - along with the fundraising. This is a total volunteer "self-built" effort. There are only 6 Self-built floats in the parade, all the rest are proffessionally designed and built (most in float barns - while LCF's is built out in the elements and decorated under a bridge - subject to wind & cold).

Thanks for the birthday wishes. You made my day so very special.

Hey there, thank you for your support and welcoming me back :) It's nice to hear from you.

I look forward to spending more time here :)

Thanks again for your warm wishes!

Hello Kathy - a belated very Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.
Thank you for your good wishes and sorry I've not extended mine sooner but I had my family staying over Christmas and the New Year and it didn't leave me much time to find my computer under the debris.
It was wonderful as it was the first time all seven of my grandchildren have been together so it was very special for me.
Take care and best wishes for 2009.
Anne

Hi Kathy, Thank you for the very kind and warm welcome. Love the pictures of Egypt, and Muchu Picchu. How great, your grandson getting to meet the First Lady.

Hello Kathy - Thanks for stopping by! We had such a nice time on Friday. I wish you could have been there also! Maybe some time in the future........

Thanks for the new baby greeting!
(Your 'smilies' are the BEST!)

Hi Kathy, glad you enjoyed my photos of Rothenburg! We had a terrific day there, just wandering by ourselves, before catching the bus again in the morning.
I enjoyed looking through your photos - gorgeous scenes of Egypt and South America. This site gives us virtual tours of the world!

Hi Kathy, glad you enjoyed my photos of Rothenburg! We had a terrific day there, just wandering by ourselves, before catching the bus again in the morning.
I enjoyed looking through your photos - gorgeous scenes of Egypt and South America. This site gives us virtual tours of the world!

Oops, sorry, didn't think it worked the first time!

A belated thanks for the Anniversary wishes, Kathy. I've only just checked my page - have been too busy to do more than a couple of jigsaws recently! But thanks again for your thoughts!

Kathy, thank you for the comfort package! I don't mind having a couple days off work if I could get something done! Have a great day

Thank you Kathy for your kind words of comfort. My Dad was ready to go as he hated knowing that he was losing his memory and felt that he was a burden to us at least now he is at peace.

Thanks for stopping by to welcome me. It is fun getting to know so many on the site.
Later, Hazel

for the birthday greeting. I did have a lovely day with Hubby, daughters and Grand daughter. Talked to the other members on the webcam.It was a bit hot though at 41*c.

Oh my gosh! A giant birthday cake. Thank you so much Kathy!

Kathy, you are so right, there is another angel in heaven...and it wont be long till she's got the head position! Just before Mum passed, she was well enough to be brought home for the afternoon. She hadn't been sitting in her chair for five minutes before she was directing how to fix whatever she deemed out of place! It puts a smile on my face to think of her that day. I will never forget her.

Well after that...and it was a long one sorry I hope you and Rob are well. Take care xx

Hi Kathy. Thank you for your welcome message. I enjoyed looking at your pictures. Best wishes, Loren

I cut and pasted Kathy. What am I like!! It is an age think...my brain is going, help! Take care xx

*Think err thing. See what I mean xx

Thanks Kathy for bringing that update for Rayray to SA7, I hadn't yet got over to easy to read so I really appreciate the news.
It seems to be de rigueur to get MRSA after any surgery these days doesn't it. I know my sister did and was house bound for weeks after with daily visits by the home nurses for intravenous antibiotics. These 'superbugs' are so worrying.

HI, Kathy! Thank you SOO much for the update on Rayray! I think most of us on the site miss him and hope for a speedier and less eventful recovery!