tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post6224016498605078924..comments2024-03-28T10:04:47.149-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: Birthday LootFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-90084811506815344692011-10-03T07:35:11.258-05:002011-10-03T07:35:11.258-05:00Happy Birthday, a little late. I was on vacation a...Happy Birthday, a little late. I was on vacation and out of touch with a computer. Love the tree top.linda mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203742811516417039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-63188952996154744202011-10-02T22:10:59.527-05:002011-10-02T22:10:59.527-05:00Happy Birthday-love the tree topper!Happy Birthday-love the tree topper!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15248430691218993969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-56841466638085081242011-10-02T03:05:00.745-05:002011-10-02T03:05:00.745-05:00Ahh but you are older than him! Thanks for the sh...Ahh but you are older than him! Thanks for the shout out at the end it made my day, er night, er very late night! And hey, I do believe that tree topper counts as a very romantic present. Big changes in your sixties eh?Lannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16018584509455303394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-91780263568703239192011-10-01T23:02:53.969-05:002011-10-01T23:02:53.969-05:00We're back, and thanks for checking on Odda an...We're back, and thanks for checking on Odda and playing. Now we need to go riding together!!! I went by myself today and got a few pics too. We'll have to recelebrate your Bday and have cake! Glad you're now just about as old as me!!!!West Side of Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306258644484219373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-55095473698349137092011-10-01T20:30:40.412-05:002011-10-01T20:30:40.412-05:00Happy Birthday! Mine was yesterday, so I'm sha...Happy Birthday! Mine was yesterday, so I'm sharing your presents vicariously:).LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-31210555308545923362011-10-01T19:29:17.701-05:002011-10-01T19:29:17.701-05:00Sounds like your hubby and family listen to what y...Sounds like your hubby and family listen to what you want..Love the tree topper I have one from 1978 just like it in it's original carton..we don't put up trees much, artificial or live, too many cats (4) and they liked to get into the tree, bad kitty club members so I just put out christmasy and hanukkahy things, our daughter rarely comes home for the holidays she pops in after Xmas and Hanukkah we celebrate then and buy her what she wants all on big sales..she likes that a lot..Happy 60th birthday late, you are not older than dirt, my SIL is the same age and she is doing fine..just fears aging as her kids have really never grown up, always borrowing money, etc. her time, she cannot say NO to grown children, our daughter was the only girl grandchild and she was independent from the day she could walk, so different indeed..happy happy Fall to come..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-21999395643813104322011-10-01T17:56:19.569-05:002011-10-01T17:56:19.569-05:00In the fridge my eye......I'll bet you ate the...In the fridge my eye......I'll bet you ate them and didn't share;)))))Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183448760614051130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-84196537313357073252011-10-01T06:59:56.472-05:002011-10-01T06:59:56.472-05:00Potato chips covered in chocolate - what delicious...Potato chips covered in chocolate - what delicious sin! <br /><br />And I adore that tree topper. Just lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-24031653204019707122011-09-30T21:43:34.527-05:002011-09-30T21:43:34.527-05:00Looks like it pays to become older then dirt. Was ...Looks like it pays to become older then dirt. Was great see you all today.Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-19049268932673601232011-09-30T21:04:01.385-05:002011-09-30T21:04:01.385-05:00Happy Birthday Far Side. It looks like you had a v...Happy Birthday Far Side. It looks like you had a very good day.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-5500922479346285412011-09-30T19:13:09.080-05:002011-09-30T19:13:09.080-05:00I adore the tree topper!! My sister is the QUEEN o...I adore the tree topper!! My sister is the QUEEN of finding great stuff like that!! And the rest is golden.Vodka Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734323418017847775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-10627896531542956362011-09-30T17:15:12.599-05:002011-09-30T17:15:12.599-05:00Looks like a lot of thought went into your birthda...Looks like a lot of thought went into your birthday gifts. I'm glad you had a great birthday. I think everyone of them should be celebrated as a red letter day.Maryhocamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17594674974875294664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-57560007852857070052011-09-30T15:18:24.877-05:002011-09-30T15:18:24.877-05:00Love the Christmas tree thingy, brings back very f...Love the Christmas tree thingy, brings back very fond memories of ornaments on my grandparents' tree. Happy B'day! Potato chips covered in chocolate? Oh my. Older 'n dirt? Well, some dirt is wonderful stuff-- full of rich nutrients that bring forth abundant life...Leilani Schuck Weatheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04517660684870960794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-91691849267605483052011-09-30T13:05:04.962-05:002011-09-30T13:05:04.962-05:00I remember those shiny brite tree toppers!
Congra...I remember those shiny brite tree toppers!<br /><br />Congratulations, Far Side! :)LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-38856990828855274582011-09-30T12:31:12.143-05:002011-09-30T12:31:12.143-05:00Happy Birthday. The topper looks wonderful. I ho...Happy Birthday. The topper looks wonderful. I hope there is room at the top of the tree before it hits the high ceiling.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-81479704320477941152011-09-30T11:00:11.481-05:002011-09-30T11:00:11.481-05:00Love the old pictures and the tree topper. Is it ...Love the old pictures and the tree topper. Is it from the 50's. Far Guy is a great treasure hunter. I think your family pays attention. I've never heard of chocolate covered chips. I'm not a chocolate fan, but that sounds really good. Sounds like you had a great Bithday.Just Stuff From a Boomerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13440903695801765867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-13818023852892665442011-09-30T10:47:17.816-05:002011-09-30T10:47:17.816-05:00I really liked your "tree topper", Conni...I really liked your "tree topper", Connie. My mom had one just like it that I fondly remember. <br />Also wondering where those "corporate soybean farmers" actually live. Probably Texas or New York City....troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-2216046280227991712011-09-30T10:37:38.422-05:002011-09-30T10:37:38.422-05:00Way to go Far Guy - that tree topper is gorgeous!
...Way to go Far Guy - that tree topper is gorgeous!<br />I also love Jo's sunflower gifts to you - so cheerful!<br />The chips sound very unusual and love those old photos too.<br />Have a wonderful weekend, friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-10825014479785196492011-09-30T09:42:43.856-05:002011-09-30T09:42:43.856-05:00Great Birthday gifts! Doesn't matter what they...Great Birthday gifts! Doesn't matter what they are, it matters that they make you happy:)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938874724231860923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-13908586272667245652011-09-30T08:57:33.819-05:002011-09-30T08:57:33.819-05:00HA! My step-nephew always told my dad the he was ...HA! My step-nephew always told my dad the he was older than dirt... Dad got such a hoot out of it. <br /><br />LOVE the old tree topper. Wondering if anyone on Etsy sells them. Hmmm..<br />Happy B-day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-74852442523369965892011-09-30T08:40:07.187-05:002011-09-30T08:40:07.187-05:00Splendid collection of gifts - Happy Birthday.Splendid collection of gifts - Happy Birthday.Alan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-27163637140676652712011-09-30T08:14:54.856-05:002011-09-30T08:14:54.856-05:00Lovely gifts. Have a wonderful day !Lovely gifts. Have a wonderful day !Country Gal https://www.blogger.com/profile/08693944554850315123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-13534305259024888992011-09-30T08:02:34.886-05:002011-09-30T08:02:34.886-05:00What a treasure that 'Shiny Brite' tree to...What a treasure that 'Shiny Brite' tree topper is to behold! I haven't seen one in years.<br /><br />Looks like you made quite the haul for your birthday sweetie. Beautiful gifts for a beautiful gal!<br /><br />God bless and have a fantastic weekend sweetie!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-91116257523379586762011-09-30T07:36:49.323-05:002011-09-30T07:36:49.323-05:00That Shiny Brite tree topper is a real find! You a...That Shiny Brite tree topper is a real find! You are a pretty special person to have such great family and friends, Connie, but I already knew that! Glad you had a birthday to remember! :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-11420174623001617312011-09-30T07:25:19.714-05:002011-09-30T07:25:19.714-05:00Love your bday loot! Thought of you guys while in...Love your bday loot! Thought of you guys while in Duluth = there is a huge (huge) antique store there = and the Depot Museum, I can see Far Guy wandering around for days... if you haven't been there you need to go! Have a wonderful weekend!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138747690602990437noreply@blogger.com