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Here is the original and a hue-altered version of a pretty vintage copyright-free postcard design.
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I love the unusual colors of autumn mums -- I go for the really weird colors, the russets and such -- well, I "go for them" mentally, it's been years since I could indulge in actually getting a pot of mums, even at Walmart prices.
Oh my dears, the money that once ran though my hands...*sigh* -- well actually ,that ran through various menfolks's hands as I watched admiringly, never clever enough to get any for my dear and most precious self...lol...
Which brings me to a rant -- calling myself Precious a la Gollum in the Lord of the Rings series of books brought it to mind -- *gag*
It's the habit of some bloggers -- even some of my dear bloggie FRENS -- to call themselves or their loved ones by idiotic and frankly stomach-churning names...
For example, they might refer to their sons and grandsons as "Superboy" and "Soccergenius," or "Grander #1" or "Grander #5" or "Bestest Grandboy" or other repulsively indulgent terms...
They hit their stride with their daughters and granddaughters -- witness monikers along the lines of "Prettykins" and "Dear Dolly Dumplin' Daughter" and "Giggle Girl" and "Sweetsieroo" --
But where they become truly nauseating -- making me get out my Sig Sauer and look at it longingly -- is when they discuss their husbands -- you know my temper about husbands --
This is the sort of thing that makes a woman put on a bandolier and run amok, virtually, anyway -- these sorts of flattering nicknames for what is, after all, little better than a danged ol' skunk -- A HUSBAND --
Manly Man
Sir Abs-A-Lot
Mister Muscles
Mister Nibbles
Mister "What Have You, As Long As It Is Dreadfully Twee"
The Man
The Boy-Man
Manboy?
The Him (THIS ONE IS REPULSIVELY POPULAR)
Cuddle-Fish
Cuddler
Lovebot
The Herminator
The Himinator
Love Bucket
Dreamboat
etc etc etc
Hi Holly, you are too funny.
What 's in a name. I think thos e people strictly believe that a rose calle d by any other name would smell (or stink) as sweet.
I think some men deserve to be called Dirty Socks (LOL)
He he......
Jane
How about "NO Fun Hon?"
Yep Holly,
You are SOooo Right! You call'em as you see'em and that is a good'ol gal!
I love your rants and agree with you! What funny names you have found! Maybe when I say my DH, I should be saying, "My habit/half" or my "HH" , oh, new thoughts!
I adore the mum cards, I can never buy them either, I wait for the pansies which last all winter here in the south.
Smiles, Cyndi
Oh my Holly, you are in a rare mood today. Or maybe not so rare, hmmm? I'll have to tell the "hubs" about this post. lol I love these mums. I hope mine come up this year. It's always a crap shoot with my gardening skills. Have a great week. Smiles, Sally
LOL..know what you mean..some are just a little tooooo sweet...love the mums..they are about my favorite....
Thanks for the early birthday postcards, My Darling Dollface Donkey Freind!
Thanks for the chuckly wuckly you lil puddin and pluckly.
It's not even a Monday! I always call Jim Bonehead at home... maybe I should call him that on the blog. Love those mums.
Have been going up and down back roads seeking bittersweet. When it's ready to pick, expect a package. Maybe that will soothe the savage beast lurking in your soul, and ranting to get out.
Loved today's post!
Oh My Gosh ! I have laughed until my sides split! You are so right about this name thing- I only call my husband by his name- sometimes with other words in front of it- can't mention them here! I love the mums- I can't afford to buy them either!
Oh dear. LMAO! I call mine The Hubs or The Cajun - because of his Cajun background and because he does not want to be mentioned by his given name on my blogs. You really don't want to know the other names I call him the other times :) because well, he is A HUSBAND and most often, a pain in my backside. 'Nuff said me thinks!!
On the other hand, love the florals!! :)
Good golly Miss Holly... yes, I'm still alive!
You know what those flowers remind me of? (especially the purple one with the yellow center) Asters! We grew them in our garden in Germany and they came in all sorts of colors and looked like mums only with longer stemps and longer pedals...nice pictures!
Can you believe it? It's almost time for the holidays again! Yeahhhh! (I'm so bad, wishing my life away!)
stems, not stemps...silly me ;-)
My dear Holly friend,
I received you FUN Gifties in the mail today for nothing more than a comment post! The Halloween Book of Fun, Food and Crafts will be fun to read on my weekend roadtrip and the Pumpkin is already a fridge magnet, named "Holly"! Oh, and the Halloween cards will be sent to my family in October! I adore you and thanks so very much!
Smiles, Cyndi
You are in great form today Holly. I guess I don't annoy you with our real names then.
You said a mouthful, little gal! But then, maybe I'm jealous because I have never had a nickname. I'm always just plain old me!
Those names are a lot NICER than what I would call my ex!!!
This is so funny, and what you say is true. I don't know though Holly I don't mind everyone using pet names....perhaps it is because I am on my own and would enjoy having some strange and wonderful creature around to take care of everything......big hugs from Canada