tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post6712046860485456771..comments2020-09-12T15:41:00.763-05:00Comments on Banner Haus News: Popcorn Giveaway and Bloggie FrensHolly, the Old Western Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06046366762069644586noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-18506538696191904772010-04-27T16:20:44.027-05:002010-04-27T16:20:44.027-05:00Okay, Holly -- let's try something else... If ...Okay, Holly -- let's try something else... If this comment happens to win, please keep the popcorn for yourself and just imagine that I am sitting next to you sharing the treat, okay? That's a tiny attempt at giving you back the kindness you share so freely with others! :)<br /><br />Greetings from Munich,<br />BirgitBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13871374325669609265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-87329946820698037182010-04-27T01:54:08.803-05:002010-04-27T01:54:08.803-05:00My favorite christmas ablum of all time is by the ...My favorite christmas ablum of all time is by the Carpenters....I think Karen Carpenter had the purest voice with perfect pitch than any singer I have ever heard.....I absolutely loved them and still remember the day I heard she had passed away.......:-) HugsBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-70525741120358090102010-04-27T01:10:31.688-05:002010-04-27T01:10:31.688-05:00I always loved the music of Karen Carpenter, still...I always loved the music of Karen Carpenter, still do. It was such a shame that she ended the way she did. Just goes to show that money and fame does not equate happiness. That popcorn however, sounds delicious! I could go for some of that and I love the graphics too!Marie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-29945742235601905772010-04-26T23:33:30.897-05:002010-04-26T23:33:30.897-05:00Haven't been visiting for abit.... been busy o...Haven't been visiting for abit.... been busy off-line. But I had to come and see what you're up to and to enjoy the lovely graphics and photos you've been posting.<br /><br />I always felt a pang on the inside for Karen C. to think that she felt she couldn't find a way free. She had such a gorgeous voice.Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-11483819088555812972010-04-26T21:12:13.350-05:002010-04-26T21:12:13.350-05:00arght, now i see I typed "Karen's vice&qu...arght, now i see I typed "Karen's vice" instead of "voice"...Nydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07850948495881140098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-74826665105064714122010-04-26T18:10:36.538-05:002010-04-26T18:10:36.538-05:00Living with rigid, highly opinionated folks is exh...Living with rigid, highly opinionated folks is exhausting and murder on one's soul and spirit.<br />Thank heavens you survived those years, and got out at an early age!<br />The mellowness, and ease of Karen C's voice has never been duplicated, have you ever noticed that? She truly was, one of a kind. Her voice would have gotten richer with age, too bad that we all lost out on that treasure.<br />Your graphics today are very sweet. I too like the creamy white outline.<br />You take care of yourself, and let us know if you plan a move to SA, will ya?<br />Oh, enter yourself in my place for the popcorn doll, will ya?<br />Huggie poos from the corgi kids, I know you won't take 'em otherwise!^..^Corgidogmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06087352436997512186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-64466953938548163182010-04-26T13:56:31.486-05:002010-04-26T13:56:31.486-05:00I was always a Carpenters fan too :) *Thanks* for...I was always a Carpenters fan too :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!<br /><a href="http://kontactr.com/user/TheLuckyLadybug" rel="nofollow">theluckyladybug[at]gmail[dot]com</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-20062126161696170442010-04-26T12:14:13.112-05:002010-04-26T12:14:13.112-05:00I'm so joyful you beat anorexia!! I love the ...I'm so joyful you beat anorexia!! I love the Carpenters!! My cousins who are my age laugh at me because they say I have the soul of a grandma..I love that about myself!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-76077800601848884622010-04-26T11:34:05.261-05:002010-04-26T11:34:05.261-05:00I am so sorry that you have sufferd through anorex...I am so sorry that you have sufferd through anorexia in the past- sure glad it is over- I can't imagine being forced to listen to classical music- I am glad that you have ocercome all of the un pleasantness in you life= you are such a dear sweet person! and the best friend one could have!<br /> Very cute graphics today!!!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09932755994106458831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-26180121863224764802010-04-26T11:24:39.249-05:002010-04-26T11:24:39.249-05:00Hi Holly,
I love the idea that you have entered y...Hi Holly,<br /><br />I love the idea that you have entered yourself in your own giveaway! That makes me giggle. I like some of the music that we had growing up better now too...for some reason I think Journey is the greatest. Classical is lovely but sometimes my energy gets lifted by something POP. Thanks for the giveaway. Maybe I should have one on my blog too. HUGs, RobinBaggaraggs:https://www.blogger.com/profile/17890247141172734151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-37303117608394116992010-04-26T11:07:19.188-05:002010-04-26T11:07:19.188-05:00Hi Holly, this is a second time I am wri...Hi Holly, this is a second time I am writing a comment. The puter wiped wiped it out so here is a redux<br /><br />On<br />h your folks were really old fashioned.<br /><br />We were allowed all kinds of music. I being the most musical, played several instruments.<br /><br />We did not have a record player, so it was the radio for me. We got our tiny tape player when I was in HS, but not many tapes available.<br /><br />I used to listen to classical music, like it a lot. I 've grown out of Country Music USA on Voice of America, ha-ha.Amritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887884977787790642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-88797510203943613822010-04-26T11:01:47.671-05:002010-04-26T11:01:47.671-05:00Holly so glad you have beat your anorexia. Karen ...Holly so glad you have beat your anorexia. Karen Carpenter had such a gift...a voice that lingers in your mind. So glad she shared it with us. Love you trying to win your own giveaway! Cracks me up.Linda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-87349307444116516782010-04-26T10:33:15.314-05:002010-04-26T10:33:15.314-05:00We listened to all types of music growing up.....l...We listened to all types of music growing up.....love Karen Carpenter....my dad loved country, 40s big bands, Bing Crosby (he was their paperboy as a boy),pop (remember Green Onions?) I didn't discover classical until high school...and do like the Water Music..but well understand your feelings...psst..I am a Mozart fan..<br />Alan's and my song is "Close to You", Karen Carpenter..he would sing it to me..sweet guyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-90407464258156781792010-04-26T10:31:45.340-05:002010-04-26T10:31:45.340-05:00I feel sorry for the little girl that was Holly.
H...I feel sorry for the little girl that was Holly.<br />How cruel to withhold contemporary music from your world! I once took a college class on music appreciation. The class was so intense that I called it Music Depreciation. I literally couldn't listen to classical music for a long time afterward.Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-84842629832962015692010-04-26T10:31:15.238-05:002010-04-26T10:31:15.238-05:00Holly, I'm so ignorant about so many things, a...Holly, I'm so ignorant about so many things, and classical music ins just one of them... Alas!<br /><br />I love Karen's vice too, I remember when I was a child and there was a movie about buffalos hunt, I guess, and the song was in my mind forever, I can't remember the title, but the line, "bless the beasts and the children", which brings a knot to my throat.<br /><br />Kisses and much love from us.Nydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07850948495881140098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-35720969851742769652010-04-26T09:04:32.092-05:002010-04-26T09:04:32.092-05:00Hi frens!
Hi self! Being very bad and gettin'...Hi frens!<br /><br />Hi self! Being very bad and gettin' my name into the drawing...tee hee...<br /><br />I wish Julia knew how just SEEING the name Vivaldi makes my blood pressure shoot up dangerously...dang...Holly, the Old Western Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046366762069644586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-38793548041953525142010-04-26T08:39:10.190-05:002010-04-26T08:39:10.190-05:00Hi Holly! Those pics sure are cute. I too like The...Hi Holly! Those pics sure are cute. I too like The Carpenters. "Rainy days and Mondays always get me down..." What a waste of a beautiful life and voice. I'm glad you kicked your anorexia. What would we do without you!?! That was alittle kissing up for popcorn. Smiles. SallyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-70118222096407149112010-04-26T08:28:02.549-05:002010-04-26T08:28:02.549-05:00Well, congratulations to Faith on winning the rose...Well, congratulations to Faith on winning the rose water! I love Karen Carpenter's singing and always will. She was amazing! The graphic of the two little tots is adorable! Thanks for sharing and have a dandy day.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SandiSandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-59767858799396406832010-04-26T07:19:05.182-05:002010-04-26T07:19:05.182-05:00Love the graphic. The use of white is so interesti...Love the graphic. The use of white is so interesting. My body image issues led me to the other end of the scale and I'm just now starting to get a grip. I have to, I'm starting to suffer the health problems that come with too much sugar, salt and fat! I'm so proud of you for surviving it and sharing it!<br />Hugs,<br />DawnDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658368332496429493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-68892859662415380082010-04-26T06:44:35.213-05:002010-04-26T06:44:35.213-05:00I do so enjoy the Carpenters...and the pics are ju...I do so enjoy the Carpenters...and the pics are just darling!!! Thank you!!! CathyA Bit of the Blarneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418671116015181693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-46529053719719452112010-04-26T06:33:32.572-05:002010-04-26T06:33:32.572-05:00I love the Carpenters' music, her voice was th...I love the Carpenters' music, her voice was that of an angel:) I'm so glad you have overcome your childhood and are now such a wonderful, loving gal! I still struggle with issues from mine, but all things considered I think I turned out *OK*, I love the graphic, that could be you & me as children with no adults around!Carmen S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13456401188562193384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-10622324731584401272010-04-26T06:05:18.735-05:002010-04-26T06:05:18.735-05:00When I hear current music, I think that all of the...When I hear current music, I think that all of the good songs have already been written and sung.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-53744644423970718082010-04-26T05:22:38.018-05:002010-04-26T05:22:38.018-05:00Hi Holly, love the picture today. I also liked Kar...Hi Holly, love the picture today. I also liked Karen Carpenter, I loved the movie about her and her brother. So glad you beat your anorexia. Don't enter me for the giveaway, I just wanted to pop in and say hi. take care.Cindy https://www.blogger.com/profile/03552572705763406197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-74780401512685761132010-04-26T01:10:59.984-05:002010-04-26T01:10:59.984-05:00I grew up with parents who liked twangy country mu...I grew up with parents who liked twangy country music and it grates my nerves something fierce to this day, though I like the newer contemporary country fine. When I was working in the 'world of lawyers' I always listened to classical music when I was writing. It was the only way I could keep my mind clear and creative.Mary | Deep South Dishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06030573009618096220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266423967824956377.post-89849598623659020902010-04-26T00:28:52.817-05:002010-04-26T00:28:52.817-05:00So sad about Karen C. Her voice was so pure and s...So sad about Karen C. Her voice was so pure and simple and beautiful. She never was "trying" and her voice just came out like that totally unaffected. <br /><br />About the classical... I must dose my kids a few times a week for good measure but still play the pop station too. <br /><br />Today I asked Ella what she wanted to hear and she said, "Vee-vall-tee." Yep she's requesting Vivaldi!!! :)Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851909774982026207noreply@blogger.com