tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post6530506809178431166..comments2024-03-22T18:15:57.909-04:00Comments on A Haven for Vee: A Little ChatVeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-91267627633987363392015-11-05T11:04:43.791-05:002015-11-05T11:04:43.791-05:00I'm going to return tomorrow to this post and ...I'm going to return tomorrow to this post and thoroughly read through it. I spotted, though, the window cleaning and thought I would share my new discovery. I started using Rain-X for glass cleaning. It works much better than anything else I've tried. It also seems to keep the windows clean a bit longer. That is, unless we get one of those moist, dust blowing days. Nothing would keep them clean. I'll be back!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03397087180636686873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-36564405657879604782015-11-05T10:02:12.175-05:002015-11-05T10:02:12.175-05:00Loved this chatty post Vee. The Thanksgiving story...Loved this chatty post Vee. The Thanksgiving story reminds me of my Christmas story in my latest post -- children don't remember all the fancy effort, they just want our time. Love bittersweet -- it looks beautiful in your jug. Best wishes for Thanksgiving prep -- this is the first year in ages and ages I'm not hosting. But still doing a lot of cooking. At least I don't have to clean -- yay!Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-79012079326467020912015-11-04T16:06:03.018-05:002015-11-04T16:06:03.018-05:00That toast looks inviting! I'll be right over...That toast looks inviting! I'll be right over!Catherine Holmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177333835151082088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-48964314609553996382015-11-04T11:01:01.725-05:002015-11-04T11:01:01.725-05:00You my dear are a hoot and such a honest and yet s...You my dear are a hoot and such a honest and yet simple post filled with real life! I enjoy you and your way of looking at things! I think I will now have some toast and coffee!<br />Hugs, Roxyliving from glory to gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123718369605106023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-83814736307252429842015-11-04T09:32:38.776-05:002015-11-04T09:32:38.776-05:00Loving your chatty post Vee! The pictures are awes...Loving your chatty post Vee! The pictures are awesome and I would love a piece of toast right now! Hugs and blessings, CindyCreations By Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652249357420269173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-32105259692480134532015-11-03T18:52:58.591-05:002015-11-03T18:52:58.591-05:00Such a fun visit here this morning Vee. I love it ...Such a fun visit here this morning Vee. I love it when you have a chat with us. I remember back in the day when I was young, our Thanksgiving was always out in the woods with a wiener roast. Somehow I still think those were the best when there was only the beauty of the falling leaves and the smoky fire and some good old hot dogs. <br /><br />My goodness.. I can't imagine how clean those windows must be. I zoom through mine and call it done and hope for the best. I always just use some cloths I bought online and use only water. They are not expensive but I use them for everything from my eye glasses to mirrors. They go in the wash and keep going. On the outside, Terry just uses a squeegy and water and vinegar with a drop of dishwashing liquid. Lovella ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-68824212420860258352015-11-03T17:21:22.621-05:002015-11-03T17:21:22.621-05:00Love this chatty post, Vee! Do you make the marsh...Love this chatty post, Vee! Do you make the marshmallow toast with Marshmallow Fluff? I have made fluffernutters with toast in the past but don't think I have even just eaten fluff spread on toast. <br /><br />That story from Louise Dickinson Rich was wonderful. I know I've read it before but had forgotten about it. I have so enjoyed her books over the years. <br /><br />No idea yet what we will be doing for Thanksgiving, but we are planning a Thanksgiving dinner at church on the Sunday before instead of our usual potluck, so I am making a pie and some squash and also dressing for that. Haven't decided on the kind of pie yet.<br /><br />Last year I found bittersweet along the roadside near my dad's. It is back in abundance this year and I hope to post some pics of it tomorrow. Must cut a bit of it for decorating too. Will be interested to hear how the soaking technique works out. I love the pitcher and bittersweet -- just perfect together in your photo.<br /><br />Piglet! My faraway daughter has a Piglet that size. He has been on many adventures with her. Piglet OD'd on candy was so funny!Mrs.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392321745556290343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-68460962759829678782015-11-03T16:29:37.052-05:002015-11-03T16:29:37.052-05:00We never have any trick or treaters here any more,...We never have any trick or treaters here any more, which suits me fine. Ah, window washing...now there's another job I need to do. I did take down my drapes and washed them and did that one window. My kitchen windows are really needing a cleaning. I love Thanksgiving and wish we were going to Branson, but there is too much going on so we thought we'd better stay at home. It was good to see your post and hear what's happening at the Haven. Loved the story of the little boy and his best Thanksgiving ever. Take care!Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-57545535135414158382015-11-03T16:04:40.613-05:002015-11-03T16:04:40.613-05:00Hi Vee - always so nice to get your "musings....Hi Vee - always so nice to get your "musings." it is what makes you a beloved blogger to me - just being yourself and shooting from the hip.<br /><br />That's neat about the story and the little boy and the walk in the woods - man they just require so little, ya know? Maybe we all indulge and overdo just way way way too much. My daughters and I had a "holidays coming" meeting over lunch at our favorite girlie place last week and said just that. We're all trying to downsize, do with less, make things simpler and less expensive and just organize and purge. Well, it takes time for sure. Hugs. ♥<br /><br />Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-83173567346937351882015-11-03T15:55:41.027-05:002015-11-03T15:55:41.027-05:00Hmmm...I have never had marshamallow toast (althou...Hmmm...I have never had marshamallow toast (although I'm sure it's delicious)...but cinnamon toast is one of my faves, in fact I ate some just this morning. I will be cooking for a small crowd this year...I'm sure your feast will be amazing and everything will look fabulous! I am also experiencing bittersweet-envy...and you have your own private stash??? I'm so jealous!Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-90968002029446953102015-11-03T14:25:19.116-05:002015-11-03T14:25:19.116-05:00Toast and tea is comfort food for me, don't ne...Toast and tea is comfort food for me, don't need anything fancy. At least we had a dozen kids but it was raining and every time I opened the door I greeted the kiddies with a cheery "Happy Halloween". I know, getting battier with age. LOL<br />I use Mr. Clean (lavender scent) in water to clean my windows, no streaks and smells good.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-22536570178680041962015-11-03T09:07:15.108-05:002015-11-03T09:07:15.108-05:00Mmm marshmallow toast sounds devine! It was my tur...Mmm marshmallow toast sounds devine! It was my turn for Thanksgiving this year and with 25 or so peeps coming I did as much preparing a few days ahead as I could and we opted to use "nice" plastic disposable plates this time - saved so much work in the end! My make ahead was Turkey-A-La-King which we just heated up in the crock pot and it saved me from making the usual mashed potatoes and gravy and all that fussy stuff! Every one brought salads and desserts so it worked out really well. I love bittersweet and wish I had some to bring in - I'm intrigued by your preserving methods. <br />The outside window cleaning solution that works best for me is;<br />6 Cups warm water<br />2 Cups vinegar<br />4 tsp. dish soap (Dawn works best). Wash with long handled sponge, squeegee and you're done!<br />Inside windows and mirrors I use my Norwex micro fibre cloths - using just water!<br />Don't work too hard, your Thanksgiving will be wonderful no matter what! Beans and tea sound good too!<br />Rosellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615262714438296920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-91629411409788043662015-11-03T08:22:52.389-05:002015-11-03T08:22:52.389-05:00What a lovely chat! My favourite toast recipe: to...What a lovely chat! My favourite toast recipe: toast your bread as you normally do, butter lightly, sprinkle with brown sugar, sprinkle coconut on top and put under the broiler for a few seconds. Heaven on bread! Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09143148977563130567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-74211525292965845782015-11-03T08:22:21.104-05:002015-11-03T08:22:21.104-05:00Marshmallow toast... that actually sounds really g...Marshmallow toast... that actually sounds really good! Sounds like you have a busy schedule or the next few weeks! Hope all of your preparations go well and smoothly! :) ...oh, and I love the Bittersweet, very pretty! ~RhondaRamblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144023695675102093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-88486718415290786852015-11-03T06:48:37.774-05:002015-11-03T06:48:37.774-05:00Now you have me wanting to try marshmallow toast, ...Now you have me wanting to try marshmallow toast, Vee!! Sounds like a delicious treat! <br />I loved the story of the little boy and the best Thanksgiving...how adorable is that?<br />Good luck with all your Thanksgiving plans. I'm heading back to Ohio to cook dinner for my 86 year old mom. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-84243610529107583842015-11-03T01:27:15.762-05:002015-11-03T01:27:15.762-05:00I'll take a slice of my favorite--cinnamon toa...I'll take a slice of my favorite--cinnamon toast! I still rely on Windex, but the secret is to window wash on an overcast day so there will be no streaks.<br />Every year is my year to cook Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve and Easter--lol! This year we will be doing something a little different for Thanksgiving which I am looking forward to. Halloween was quieter this year than last but I think it was due to it being on Saturday as many had parties instead of trick or treat. October was a very busy month for us so it seemed to fly by. I'm glad it has been unseasonably warm for so long but we will probably have a cold and snowy spring--lolPat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-24282332102383620632015-11-03T00:55:05.464-05:002015-11-03T00:55:05.464-05:00As our neighborhood is growing older, we have less...As our neighborhood is growing older, we have less and less children on Halloween. I had zilch on Saturday night. Sure glad I bought good candy that I like. LOL<br /><br />Judy20 North Orahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215328045988219360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-73483190394235135122015-11-02T22:58:29.063-05:002015-11-02T22:58:29.063-05:00I found myself scrolling down to find out what Kat...I found myself scrolling down to find out what Kathy used for her windows - I live in hope of finding the perfect solution!<br />Marshmallow toast? I've never heard of it but it sure sounds scrumptious!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-85326373918391334952015-11-02T22:10:32.294-05:002015-11-02T22:10:32.294-05:00I LOVE that you have the ODD years! lol It is M...I LOVE that you have the ODD years! lol It is MY turn this year, too. I, too, have the ODD years! <br /><br />Love the story about the little boy and the best Thanksgiving ever. How cute is that!<br /><br />Can't believe that you have so much bittersweet there this year. We have none around here. It is the weirdest thing. Even the lady that used to let me "borrow" it off her garage doesn't have any this year. It is my favorite fall decoration of all and yours looks so pretty in the mix.<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful week. It was so nice to see you and the Ironman here! That PIGlet looks like he has OD'd on chocolate to me! xoDiana<br />NanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-23086923439295424052015-11-02T21:39:48.496-05:002015-11-02T21:39:48.496-05:00These are my favorite kind of posts, a little of t...These are my favorite kind of posts, a little of this and that, everyday life, great journal entry you have shared here today. I had exactly 3 little tricksters show up the day after, we were not home the day of, a wee snow white, a pink my little pony and a creeper from minecraft. Love the tale of your grand refusing candy. Have a good week.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16262542152196076333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-53306374500435480282015-11-02T20:49:33.180-05:002015-11-02T20:49:33.180-05:00The twins around the corner knocked on my door for...The twins around the corner knocked on my door for a trick or treat, lucky I had chocolate.<br />Merle.............Merlesworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00573975763012762631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-23270270198768791642015-11-02T20:08:47.504-05:002015-11-02T20:08:47.504-05:00I've never had marshmallows on toast but it is...I've never had marshmallows on toast but it is one I must try. : )<br />Nice getting caught up with you.<br />happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-8692915216035461272015-11-02T19:40:29.265-05:002015-11-02T19:40:29.265-05:00Your chatty posts are always a delight, Vee. I'...Your chatty posts are always a delight, Vee. I'll take a slice of cinnamon toast with tea! As I see Pinterest being populated with Thanksgiving posts, I'm once again glad we celebrate in October. I'm on to Christmas these days, just thinking so far, in between marking papers and planning lessons. A little sewing happens once in awhile. Preparing ahead, as you're doing, is the way to go for a big event. <br />The glycerin treatment is one I've used long ago; it would be nice to have some of the hawthorne berries preserved for fall. Enjoy your week!Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-9791873470613792772015-11-02T19:15:32.594-05:002015-11-02T19:15:32.594-05:00It was good to get caught up on what's happeni...It was good to get caught up on what's happening in your neck of the woods, Vee.<br />Your story has inspired me to read my favourite Louise Dickinsin Rich book once again.<br />What a lady she was! I wish I could be so brave.<br />We, too, only had one visitor on Halloween. I guess I'll freeze the candy! Sam sure has his Iron Man stance down pat. I bet he surprised that officer. Good boy!camp and cottage livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493023859271366201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-62870472470970747312015-11-02T19:01:21.858-05:002015-11-02T19:01:21.858-05:00Look in my profile, Peggy. Look in my profile, Peggy. 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