Let’s Fill In!!!!
This is the super fun blog hop that both 15andmeowing and McGuffy’s Reader host every Friday………….they post four sentences with “holes” in them and we fill up the holes with our fabulous additions. If you want to join in the fun – click on McGuffy’s Reader’s link and enter your blog address and HOP AWAY!
My Mom is filling in this week (her answers are in GREEN)………………..aren’t I nice to let her have it all to herself some weeks? This is her lucky week…….besides, these questions are better answered by a HUMAN than a cat I think!
1. My favorite Christmas Song(s) is/are “Silent Night” “We Three Kings” I’ll Be Home For Christmas” “White Christmas”, and just about every other song you can think of for Christmas!!, but I could do without hearing “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer”ever again.
2.My most meaningful Christmas ornament/decoration is the golden “Sammy Star” gifted to me by a close friend, because it was for Sammy, who loved Christmas and who we miss very much.
3. My favourite holiday treat is either anything CHOCOLATE or (now don’t laugh!) – mincemeat pie – I love it!!.


Sorry the picture is blurry! Mom had to take it without flash which means holding the camera still (NOT!)
Tomorrow.
Cheer that blossomed within our hearts,
stirred by your presence at each day’s start,
yearns to wilt when you depart.
But our song will sing again, tomorrow.
The smiles that pierced through saddened guise,
the rays which conquered thundered skies,
they ache to dim neath heaven’s cries.
But the sun will rise again, tomorrow.
For many years our lives you blessed,
but the hour has come for you to rest,
to soar upon hills on golden crest.
So have no fear, tomorrow.
For on that day, I know we shall meet again.
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oh I bet the little sammy star is the center piece of the tree for all times :o) and I love the poem by phoebe chi…
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I just added a photo of the Sammy Star to my blog – I should have had it there ANYWAY but thought I’d add it for those who would like to see it!!!!!!!
Hugs, Angel Sammy
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I like the sound of the Sammy Star. I’m sending lots of hugs for your mom and dad.
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I added a photo of the Sammy Star just a minute ago to my blog today Clowie if you’d like to see it!
Love, Angel Sammy
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You read my mind, Sammy!
It looks as lovely as I imagined.
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❤ ❤ ❤
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Sounds like Christmas songs are big in your house Pam! The Sammy Star is infinitely precious now.
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Yes…….we love the Sammy Star…….AND Mom plays Christmas CDs ALL DAY LONG!!!!
Love, Angel Sammy
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I’m with your mom on the sone Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer. Ugh.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Maybe even a DOUBLE Ugh!!!!!!
Love, Angel Sam
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that is a BIG star… no wonder it is the star for a BIG star ;o)
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HAHA…..it’s big but ever so special and Miss Janet got one for Angel Fiona too – only hers is silver. 🙂 ❤
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I think I may be the only person in the world who actually likes Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer. Now Feliz Navidad…. that song needs to be killed with FIRE!
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Oh gosh – I forgot about THAT one – I hate it too……!!! Somehow knowing you like Grandma Got Run Over isn’t a surprise though……HAHAHAHAHAHA
Hugs, Pam
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The Sammy Star is beautiful! How thoughtful of Miss Janet!! The poem is lovely too.
The Florida Furkids
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The Sammy Star is a permanent part of our Christmas traditions now – and we thought PuppyDoc’s poem was truly beautiful too……………
Happy Friday!
Love, Angel sammy
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Love your mom’s answers, and I can see why she and your dad LOVE that Sammy Star. It’s so beautiful. It brought a tear to Motor Mommy’s eye when she read that your pawrents “paws” near it each evening and say good night to you. That’s so special.
Beautiful poem and graphic from Puppy Doc. Sammy, I hope you and your pawrents know how many lives you touched here on earth and how much we all miss you. We love hearing from Angel Sammy, though!
Love, Sundae
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Mom says I had a BIG presence here and I couldn’t just “disappear” after I went to the Bridge so after getting special permission to blog from the Bridge, HERE I AM! The Sammy Star is beautiful isn’t it? Fiona’s is too – and I know our stars will be a big part of Christmas for our families forever.
Love and Hugs, Angel Sam
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Beautiful star and poem. Brought weepy eyes. Another storm coming. Hope your not getting any bad weather.
Sue B
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No bad weather here other than SUPER DUPER cold. Nine degrees this morning but tomorrow we have a high of 50! They are predicting rain for Christmas here…but sooner or later we WILL have some snow! You stay WARM and happy.
Love, Angel Sam
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What a beautiful post full of so much love and special memories. The star is gorgeous.
Hugs Madi and mom your bffff
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Hi Madi! Christmas is always full of love isn’t it………all kinds………and it’s always been my most FAVORITE time of the year!!!
BFFFF Hugs, Angel Sammy
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Hi Angel Sammy! Samantha and I blushed at seeing our poem on your blog…you’re so sweet. It looks like you are watching over Mom and Dad really well and making sure their hearts are comforted, but could you pass on a few hugs from me and Samantha?? We’re still keeping them both in our hearts and prayers. Oh, and a hug for you as well, Angel Sammy! ❤️❤️
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Thank you for the hug and indeed I’ll be HAPPY to pass on hugs to Mom and Dad………..we ALL loved your poem and wanted to share it with the universe – now that Mom is feeling a bit better she’s feeling so blessed by so many wonderful friends who helped her through the past two weeks especially. Hope that you ladies have a FABULOUS weekend coming up, full of love! ❤ ❤
Hugs, Angel Sammy
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Thank you Angel Sammy…you too!! 😊
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We love you !! ❤
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Sammy’s Star is beautiful in so many ways… such a sweet and thoughtful gift! So enjoyed your Mom’s Fill-ins… she knows that we love biscuits and gravy… 🙂 I love that it is a tradition that honors her Dad. Ditto on Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer. Love the graphic from PuppyDoc and the one of you with your wings that your Mom did for this post… ♥ I am so happy you decided to keep blogging, Angel Sammy, so happy!
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Dear Miss Pix………my Mom says keeping me “alive” in the blog was something she KNEW she’d do well before I left….she wasn’t sure at first as it was hard, but now it’s just “right” I’m still nattering away!!! Biscuits and sausage gravy on Christmas morning goes back for my Mom for YEARS and YEARS. Her Dad wasn’t a big cook but there were a few things he loved making: sausage gravy, meatloaf, and another breakfast delight made from cornmeal that was sliced and fried and covered with maple syrup. He called it “mush” but it wasn’t mush of course……but those are traditions that are in Mom’s heart…….and traditions are important! The graphic and poem from puppydoc was super special just as all the things we received after I left were….The SAMMY STAR from Miss Janet will be a part of Christmas FOREVER – and that makes me VERY happy!
Love and Holiday Angel Hugs,
Sammy
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Sammy we DO call it mush! CH makes it fairly often and I did a post on it on my blog. You can find it under the tag cloud under that menu thingie on my blog… 🙂 It is November 20th, 2011 if you use the archives. I bet it looks like your Dad’s mush. CH makes it into a loaf and then slices it and fries it and then we put lots of buttah on it and molasses, syrup, or preserves
I am glad it is “just right” now for your Mom to have you “naterring away” because I love to read your “natters”… 😀 SAMMY’S STAR is a most lovely tradition!
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Oh, and my Mom made a tasty mincemeat pie with the fruit out of the jar. I have tasted the pie made with meat and ewwww!
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We agree………that “real” mincemeat pie has to be DISGROSSTING!
Love, Angel Sam
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OH WOW! So it really is called mush? Mom always thought he made that up……but she really did LOVE it for breakfast – with bacon on the side, lots of buttah and syrup (SURP) and OOOH LA LA! That’s so cool. Yep – I natter alright and probably will even when Mom and Dad adopt again…….maybe then I’ll have a “nattering buddy”…..
Love, Angel Sammy
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Thank you Angel Sammy for letting your Mom complete the fill-ins, great answers. I am completely in agreement with #1. I love the star, that is such a beautiful gift to represent you Sammy, you were a star on earth and now you are the brightest star in the sky. I make a mincemeat pie every year for my mom’s friend, Jerry. I use a jar of the mix though, I have no idea what is in it 🙂 XO
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Glad you like my fill-ins! The star is super special and my Mom and Dad just LOVE IT. Mom makes pie using the Crosse and Blackwell mincemeat and would NEVER attempt to make it from scratch – it’s incredibly complicated!!!!! Here’s a recipe that shows there are 87 gabillion THINGS in it! http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/mincemeat-pie-recipe2.html
Love, Angel Sammy
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I totally disagree. The cat’s answers would be better because that would mean he was still around.
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❤ ❤ ❤
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I love the Sammy star! I think she did something similar for Fiona … and it’s a fantastic way to remind yourself that our babies are still with us … their love burning brightly in our hearts.
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Yes – Fiona’s star is silver and mine is gold but it’s the same star………beautiful isn’t it??
Love, Angel Sammy
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It so warms my heart that Sammy’s Star (like Fiona’s for me) is now your most memorable Christmas decoration. Each year as we hang them (I may never take mine down.), we can think of our beloved companions. I love traditions that involve our family long after they have left us, like your Christmas breakfast. What a beautiful poem and graphic. Everyone has been so kind and supportive. Mau has got his ugly sweater on and has stopped by the campfire. Sammy in his hot dog hat is one of my favorite photos of him. Sending lots of love and prayers to you and David, Janet
p.s. I made it through your post without crying. I am proud of myself.
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I’m very proud of you too Janet……..we are BOTH making progress aren’t we?! David and I just love saying goodnight to Sammy when we pass the star….and like you, we just might leave ours up year-round. It’s so beautiful. I hope doing “Christmas-like” things will pull you into the fun and love of the holiday – it’s not the SAME for us, that’s for sure – but it’s still a happy time of the year…..we have the incentive too of celebrating it FOR Sammy who really did adore Christmas.
Sending love and hugs to you and Tom and the Kitties,
Pam
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That is a beautiful star for Sammy! And what a lovely poem and graphic from PuppyDoc. You know what? I’ve never tried mincemeat pie.
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Mincemeat pie is super complicated to make from scratch but my Mom just gets the jar of Crosse and Blackwell mincemeat and a pie crust and VOILA – DONE! Check out this recipe though and you’ll see what we mean about “complicated” to make!!! http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/mincemeat-pie-recipe2.html
Love, Angel Sam
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Oh my, that is complicated!
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That star is so beautiful and it shines brightly for your mom and dad. Your tribute is also so pretty. Angel Sammy you were well loved on earth and are even more so now.
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I really am BEYOND thankful to have so many friends – really – and that Sammy Star is just a reminder for Mom and Dad that I will ALWAYS be in their hearts and ALWAYS love them.
Hugs, Angel Sammy
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Mincemeat Pie?!!! Oh awnty Pam, we’re not so sure ’bout dat one. MOL But we heartily agree with you ’bout da grandmaw song. We don’t have one, but think dat’s really rude and not very Christmasy at all. Big hugs to all.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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The original mincemeat pie was made with meat (yuck) but the “revised” edition is sweet and full of fruit and since my Mom’s Dad loved it, Mom makes it (with a jarred mix instead of from scratch) every Christmas. It has an amazing number of ingredients in it – just check out this recipe (and because it’s so complicated Mom would NEVER make it from scratch!!!!!). http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/mincemeat-pie-recipe2.html
Love, Angel Sam
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What a beautiful ornament, and such a thoughtful gift. ❤
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It sure is……..VERY special !!
Love, Angel Sammy
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Sammy, your Star made my heart smile.
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What a sweet thing to say Brian….know what? That’s how my Mom and Dad feel too………..
Love, Angel Sam
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What a thoughtful gift ! Purrs
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Truly – one of those gifts that will mean more and more as time goes by too!
Love, Angel Sam
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We LOVE the Sammy Star. We know that this will be a difficult Christmas for your mom, Sammy. But you’re always with her…in her heart.
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Yes and the star is reminding Mom that I’m RIGHT THERE WITH HER……..same with my Dad. In fact, I’m with ALL of you…….!!
Love, Angel Sammy
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Unccle Sammy that Sammy Star iss beeutefulll….what a thottfull gift.
An wee luv Lady Phoebe’s poe-em….shee did pawsum….
An wee do miss you you so much an LUV you; that will nevurr change!
***air kissesss*** neffkitty Siddhartha Henry xxxx
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Mom and Dad love the star……….and we think everybody did a GREAT job with their Poems this week too! I miss everyone here too little guy but I’m with you…………
Love, Angel Uncle Sam
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It seems that quite few of us said that Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer was one we could do without. It is one of those songs that gets in your head and just won’t get out. Have a wonderful weekend and a Merry Christmas.
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Yes that song is a MESS and I wouldn’t mind NEVER hearing it again!!!!! HAHAHAHAHA
Love, Angel Sammy
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What a beautiful star, and a beautiful poem !
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It’s a most special star indeed……….glad you like my ANGEL poem too!
Hugs, Angel Sam
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That is a sweet poem and a beautiful star. The rainbow graphic is beautiful, too. 🙂
I’ve never had a mincemeat pie. What does its taste compare to?
Have a blessed weekend and a very Merry Christmas!
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Mincemeat – contrary to the way it sounds – is sweet and delicious with fruits and raisins, etc. in it…..the ORIGINAL recipe ages and ages ago though had actual MEAT in it I think. YUCK. It also sometimes has a bit of brandy in it which means my Dad likes it too (hahaha). Here’s a recipe that shows all the stuff that goes into an already prepard JAR of mincemeat filling (which is what my Mom uses – no way could she MAKE this stuff from scratch!)!!!! Mom buys Crosse and Blackwell mincemeat and makes regular pie crust for it. MUCH EASIER! http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/mincemeat-pie-recipe2.html
Hugs, Angel Sam
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Thank you for describing mincemeat for me and for sharing the recipe link. I will definitely check this out. I love fruits and raisins. I am allergic to some fruits, mostly citrus fruits, so hopefully those aren’t in there. 🙂
My daddy was a vodka man, Smirnoff Silver was his preferred poison. The liquor store here doesn’t even carry it, not that I need it or want it. I just wanted to see the bottle for memory’s sake. 🙂
Have a blessed day and a Merry Christmas. Hugs, Suz
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There is citrus in the recipe but there are so many things in it, citrus doesn’t NEED to be in. LOL
Love, Angel Sammy
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Okay. Thanks for the tip. 🙂
Love, Suz
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The Sammy Star from the Kitties Blue is beautiful and a lovely memory of you. Puppy Doc’s poem is beautiful and heartfelt, a loving tribute to you.
My mum loves chocolate too, but I think she will have to restrict herself this year.
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Flynn I believe your Mum will have to restrict SEVERAL things this year!!! LOL But we do hope she’s all better very soon too – I think Nurse Flynn and Doctor Ivor will see to that!!
Love and Angel Hugs, Sammy
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The Golden Star of Love is a fitting ornament to remind your mum of Sammy. And what a nice new tradition to hang it and say good night to the new fur Angel. 🌟
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Yes I agree….it was an amazing gift from amazing friends who knew a “Sammy’s Star” would be just the right thing to have to make Christmas special foever.
Love, Angel Sammy
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Mom did good with those answers! We like a lot of the same things! I love Sammy’s Star, too. HUGS.
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Happy Holidays Miss Ann!!! Love, Angel Sam
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