Friday is here which means – yep – it’s time to FILL-IN! Our co-hosts, 15andMeowing and Four-Legged Furballs host this SUPER FUN Hop every week. How does it work? Each of our co-hosts give us two sentences – and we fill in the blanks. Easy right? Wanna join in? Click the badge above and link up.
Here are this week’s sentences with blanks and I’m letting my Mom fill everything in this week – isn’t that nice of me? Yeah I thought so too!!!!!
Take it away Mom! (in RED)
1. I admire ANYONE who fosters or volunteers for shelters.
2. I can’t wait for anything to bloom. (Note: I am so tired of drab days, rain, snow, and bare trees……I’m READY for anything to bloom because it will feel like things are “renewing” again!)
3. I’m proud to say I’m a published author and when I used to paint, I sold a lot of my work; I feel like I was able to use the talents God blessed me with in some small way.
4. Public speaking make(s) me nervous.
Thanks Mom……..good job. Maybe I’ll let you do it again next week……………..now don’t get too excited – – – I said MAYBE! Tee Hee
Yesterday it rained ALL DAY…..which made it a great day for……..
…….ZZZZZZZZZ……
TWO Spoiled Cats 
A very sensible use of your time Teddy!
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I hope so………..I am really good at some things and napping is one of my BEST !!
Hugs, Teddy
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Have a great weekend!
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Thanks Miss Clowie! We hope you and your bipeds have a great weekend too…….we will have a wet and windy one here.
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I can understand your frustration over the drab days, rain, and snow. Hoping spring decides to visit you. Using the talents that God gave you is very satisfying and fun!
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I’ve known so many people who are so very talented who don’t realize how talented they are. They were either not encouraged as kids, tried something and failed and didn’t get back up and try again, or took on more than could reasonably be accomplished. I wasn’t really encouraged as a kid but I set my own goals and met most of them in my own time. I’m full of philosophy today aren’t I ????!!!! HAHAHAHA
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One day I will marry a rich man who is never home but can fund my house, wifi, food and cats and then I can cross stitch and use my skills to make people happy instead of having to work 9-5
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Yep – that’s how I felt when I was your age…..instead of that I married a man who is always home (retired like me), loves me and takes care of me, and while we aren’t rich, we have what we need and plenty of food and a big adorable cat. It’s just about perfect. I think back over the years and realize my “wishes” have changed through the years. Now I just want to have peace.
Hugs, Pam
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Teddy, your mom did a great job with those fill-ins. And it appears that you do a great job of napping!! (Me, too!)
Love, Sundae
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I am a world champion napper!
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Teddy, your mom is someone I understand I think, and admire. Seriously.
1. I admire volunteers everywhere and shelters and rescue especially.
2. I also cannot wait for sun, flowers, the lift of spirits that come with those two things.
3. I’m proud to say I am still tickin’ though I have sure have taken a lickin’. But I powered thru that with self imposed physical rehab,
4. Public speaking is no fun but I can do it. I got used to it and could probably do it again.
Katie’s Mommy
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BRAVO FOR YOU MISS CAROLE! My Mom says you’re sweet to admire her but she said to tell you “while it’s not over ’til it’s over, I really did WASTE a lot of years…….but I’m trying to find lessons in that as well – and I feel
content with my life”……..I suppose that’s something humans all want?? All I want is hugs and treats and walks outside. I think MY “wants” are going to be easier to get than Mom’s “wants”.
Hugs, Teddy
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You sure look happy Teddy and great answers Mom!
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I am one very happy guy……The only time I’ve ever NOT been happy was when I was so sick from shots a year ago but otherwise I really am a very happy boy!
Hugs, Teddy
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We are happy we had sunshine here, the dogs even got to go walking on the beach.
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The sun is shining here but we have VERY gusty winds and it’s not warm so it’s rather overpowering! At least it’s not rain. There’s that!
Hugs, Pam
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We have rain like that today. I love the photo of you snoozing Teddy. Thank you to your Mom for these great fill-in answers. She should be proud to be published. I have read all her works and she is an amazing writer. I know she is a talented painter too. I agree it is good to use God given gifts to brighten the world. I admire anyone who fosters too. If I did, it would be a fail first try. Have a nice weekend! XO
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I am SURE that my Mom would never be able to let her fosters go – she would fall in love with each and every one of them. You are a VERY talented person too dear Ellen – crocheting, writing, every kind of craft in the world, you can make ANYTHING and that’s amazing. Hope you all have a great weekend too……………….
Love, Pam
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I wish I would have some of this special talents too… but I can speak in public (more than the public can stand) is that a gift or a punishment(for the public) ? LOL
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IT’s a gift! I even took Public Speaking in high school and HATED IT – every minute of it – and whenever I did a book signing I HATED IT…..every minute of it…..so I definitely would make a lousy politician because they LOVE to talk and hear themselves talk. 🙂
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I love #3 fill in and that gawgeous Ginger man at the end.
Hugs Cecilia
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Ginger boy is sound asleep snoring up a storm. What a life!
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It’s raining? You’ll get your wish. Soon you’ll have blooming weeds.
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We need to mow our yard – we are the only yard in the neighborhood that’s GREEN……we have new landscaper and he’s worth his weight in gold (or fertilizer). Anyway, we now have SUN – and WIND…..Spring is struggling.
Hugs, Teddy
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Fertilizer? The best fertilizer is guano.
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Can you send me enough for a 17,000 sq. foot yard??? Or maybe get some of your friends together and do a “flyover” here ???????
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Loved your fill ins. Sigh, it rained all day at our house too.
Buddy and Family
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We have sun today but ridiculous wind – like 40mph gusts. I tell myself that’s good – it will bring forth the buds (not you Buddy Budd – those plant buds) but still, when I go outside it messes up my “furs” and I’m not happy about that.
Hugs, Teddy
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Just to make you envious: spring is here [https://wp.me/p4uPk8-1El]. 😉
Have a wonderful weekend,
Pit
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Oh Mr. Pit the link didn’t work for me and Mom but I’m SURE you have some Spring there where you are….it’s just SLOW getting to Virginia!!
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I’m sorry the link didn’t work. Maybe this way?
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Oh Mr. Pit what gorgeous blossoms you have! That link worked and we got to see some REAL SPRING which we hope gets here soon! Thank you for the treat!
Hugs, Teddy and Mom too
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Great Fill-ins. Our rain came and went on Tuesday and Wednesday and now we have lots of sun and nice temps. We are still doing the same thing you are though!!!
The Florida Furkids
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The forsythia is finally just beginning to bud….maybe our first sign!!
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You sure do look sweet napping there, Teddy. We have all that rain coming this weekend.
Your Mom is a very talented lady.
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
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We had a terrible storm come through yesterday early evening – 60mph wind and hail – fortunately the hail missed us by about a mile (too close for comfort!). Things need to settle down so we can enjoy some SPRING! My Mom says thanks for the compliment – she looks back and wonders HOW she ever did the writing and painting!
Hugs, Teddy
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Since rain is so important it’s hard to complain (too much) about it. Using it to catch up on Zzzzs is a great idea.
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Can’t go outside so might as well snooze inside!
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Here’s to nice dry naps this weekend.
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Oh I hope so…….I’m tired of rain and wind…..I want warm sun and gentle breezes!
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Love your fill ins. Rainy days are good for sleeping. Hope your day is great.
Sue B
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Hope you’re feeling better!!!
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We’re dying to see anything blooming, too, T. Then Mom can start saying, “Get away from the flowers,” a thousand times a day.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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HAHAHA….Well, she doesn’t want you to get sick from having a bite of something that looks pretty but doesn’t “sit well” with your tummy – and bees hang out in flowers too and that would HURT…….AND they are too pretty to trample on too. Guess it’s one of those things we should look at from afar right Cupcake???
Hugs, Teddy
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Your mom did an excellent job on the fill-ins. Our mom is also afraid of public speaking.
Jean
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Being on stage was just not “in the cards” for me……I really just can’t relax. When I’ve HAD to give a talk at a book signing it’s only in the last few minutes when I know I’m almost done that I can relax and stop shaking. LOL
Hugs, Pam
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That’s the typical ginger mancat pose, Teddy. We have had 2 days in a row with no rain!
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We’ve had two days of incredible wind with rain off and on and we are TIRED OF IT! LOL
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Teddy, you truly are such a sweet boy to let your mom fill-in the fill-ins! She always does a wonderful job. I also very much admire those who foster furbabies and who volunteer for shelters and rescues. I try to help rescues as much as possible, but at present, I don’t know if I’d be a good match for fostering, because I’m thinking I’d have a 100% foster fail rate. I think it’s absolutely amazing and admirable that you are a published author, and that you’ve sold your paintings. I am working toward publishing, and I know it takes a lot of hard work, so I have a lot of respect for those, like you, who accomplish it. Purrs!
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You will be a HUGE success as a published author. Your stories are magical, your illustrations equally so – and there’s no doubt in my mind you will have lots of interest from publishers when you’re ready! Glad you liked the fill-ins…..I’m glad you and Ellen continue to do the Hop – it’s always fun!
Love, Pam
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And I’m proud to say I’m an owner of your published book! 🙂
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Oh goodie! Hope you enjoyed it…….. 🙂
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Teddy, every day is good for what you are doing. When Mom was younger public speaking scared her to death…now she’s a natural! Mom has read your mom’s book, and she sure wishes your mom would share some of her art on the blog. Mom really wishes she could foster kitties or even puppies, but we say NO! XOCK, Kitties Blue
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My Mom says if she tried fostering she’d fall in love with every kitty she had and soon we’d be overrun with foster fails! My Mom has shared her artwork before – and we don’t want to bore everyone with the “same old same old” – she just doesn’t paint any longer but enjoyed it “once upon a time”!
Hugs, Teddy
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Mew mew mew Teddy yore photoe iss furabuluss an sorta funny!!! Hope THE rain washed all snow an gloom away an soon flowers will bloom there.
***purrsss*** BellaDharma
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So happy your snow is finally gone – Spring is coming BellaDharma – won’t that be super???
Hugs, Teddy
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Sure iss supurr Teddy, Mee was out inn Condo fore 1/2 hour this mornin. It iss onlee 36 F butt with Sun shinin on Condo it was OKAY!!
Have you bin out fore a walk yet??
***purrsss*** BellaDharma
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I am going out for lots of walks but we’ve been having high winds and I don’t particularly like that……..anyway, we think this week (after today’s rain) will be a GREAT week to be “out and about”…..there’s some green grass out there for me to snack on!
Hugs, Teddy
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Yippee!!!! 😉
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