GmaJackie from USA

Dear Jckie.
Many thanks for your lovely and kindly words.
Thanks for your preying.

Hi, it's me. I got your message. I was a teenager living in Canada during the time of Kent State. The images of the televised news and the newspaper photos will stay with me forever. All young people at that time, no matter where they lived, were shocked that the military could walk in and start shooting on a university campus. I was a bit of a hippy who believed in love and peace and was totally against the Vietnam war, but was a bit too young to be involved in any demonstrations, etc. To this day I can't believe something like that happened.

I will never forget that day either. and, yes, I was shocked that it happened. since I lived there I know there were things the news media never reported... (so what else is new) I agree the N. G. should never had shot them.. tear gas pehaps. One item is that, the National Guardsmen were no older than the people who were the demonstratior. Not seasoned veterans of such riots. And, Notice I didn't say "students". Many of the demonstrators were there to cause trouble.. were not students at the school. I was 23 at the time. I had two kids, one husband and a house to run. I agree (d) the US didn't belong in Vietnam. I don't think we should have gone into Iraq " either. Just my opinion, and even for all of that, I agree with Jerry about the US policy of guns. Perhaps in the US they are a necessary evil. And, I see nothing wrong with responsible hunting. We have an abundance of wild life in TN and rural US. We do not live in a peaceful world where everyone loves everyone and no one would do anyone any harm. Pity, but true.

Thanks for the birthday greetings. Sunday is a great day to return here. The temps will be in the 50's starting Sunday. Right now it's 20 and snowing. Again.

Hi Jackie! Thank you so much for the birthday wishes. What fun to celebrate with friends from around the world! ♥

Thank you, GmaJackie - I appreciate your kindness.♥

I've made yogurt. What's your question?

Jackie, If you have a Home Depot or Lowes near by they will take the new light bulbs, also they take batteries & something else but I don't remember what it is.

for the bithday wishes, GmaJackie!
I had a wonderful two days of friends and family... All my wishes come true.

If you have a recipe for a orange and almond cake where you boil the oranges for about an hour then cool and blitz in the food processor then you can substitute the same weight in mandarins. I will post my recipe if you would like it as it is a great gluten free cake. Yummy with a little yoghurt as the tangyness is a little better suited than whipped cream would be.

It is important to remember to cut the mandarins in half and remove the seeds before you blitz them. The Mandarins only need about 45 minutes boiling. I am off to bed now but let me know if you want the exact recipe and I will send it in the morning. I am also reasonably good at translating recipes into american. Have a great day.

Dear Jackie.
Many thanks for your lovely and kind words.I miss you and all the Sudoku friends toooooo much.
I am and my family are well in Cairo now but situuation here still not clear from the revolution point view.
Many thanks and my best wishes to you and all the friends.

Jackie.
Many thanks for your lovely wishing for my Birthday.
By the way sooner I will not be your very far away friend .I will arrive USA/Los Angles in Sep 20th for 6 Month visit.Hope to be the very close friend!!!
All my best wishes to you.

I amm so glad to know you are con=ming again and so soon! I am sure it is not an easy trip. I dread going to Australia. Will your family be coming also? I do hope so. Tennessee is a long way from Cal. but you will be a little closer and (hopefully) safer. Blessings, jackie

GmaJackie - what is your name on Facebook? Do we have you included in the Sudoku Friends (82 of us now!)group? If not, please let me know, & I would be glad to add you.

Thank you so much for your birthday wishes. I had an enjoyable day with family and was surprised at the amount of people who took the time to wish me well. Was very nice.

Congratulations on your new grandchild! We became grandparents for the first time 10 weeks ago. (Granddaughter) Yesterday our second grandchild was born. He is a grandson. I love being a grandmother. I love my children very much, but I had forgotten the joy a baby can bring!!!

Happy Thanksgiving, Gma Jackie! May you and your family be blessed this holiday season

Since I don't drink tea, I brought my own Dr. Pepper (Diet) & some homemade cranberry bread for you to put on the table.

Locally we have "access" (pantry) centers where the needy can get food for their families. For Christmas, the ladies of the church each prepare a bag for 2-4 and/or 5-7 family members of canned & dry goods of all the trimming needed for a complete Christmas dinner (yams, pumpkin, green beans, mushroom soup, stuffing mix, corn bread mix, etc. (no perishables). I usually put in a recipie for something special & bag of spices. The center gives them a frozen turkey along with the bag. Sometimes I add a little gift & note the sex & age of the special gift included. Of course there are centers that serve a Holiday meal - but these bags are for those that want to have a private Thanksgiving with their families.

Jackie!
Wishing you and your family a beautiful holiday and blessings the year long

Have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy, healthy 2012!!

Wishing you and yours the best in the New Year

Hi Jackie. Christmas in Hawaii. That's nice. I just wanted to wish you and all those you care for a very happy Christmas, and all the best in the year to come. Cheers!

To you and Leonard. Hope you enjoy Hawaii.

I hope your day is very special, my friend.

Jackie, hope you have a lovely day!

No hiding it. Have a wonderful day.

Cheers from South East Queensland Downunder.

Jackie, thanks for the Quilt Show photos. You ladies looked like you were having fun and busy as quilting bees can be. The copy Keith photo was neat. Cheers!

And it seems like I missed your birthday, so belated happy birthday wishes coming your way!

Great photos Jackie, thanks for sharing :)

Thanks for sharing your pictures, Jackie - I loved them!

Thank you for my b'day greeting! Yesterday my family went out of their way to celebrate my day!! I guess this advancing in age day isn't so bad after all! not when friends like you wish me kindly!!!

Beautiful quilts, GmaJackie!

Pretty trumpets, GmaJackie!!

A special Christmas wish of happiness for you & your wonderful family. I hope you recover from the eye surgery quickly, & completely. Love from Linda & Warren.

Merry Christmas
Jackie & Leonard.

Just stopping by to wish you well with your surgery tomorrow, Jackie.

, may 2013 prove to be a wonderful year for you and your family with love , happy surprises and high flying adventures

Jackie, wishing you and yours the best in the New Year.