What are the Willies planning next?? Christmas??!! Are they going to have lights up?? Build little snowmen?? Have a snowball fight??
I have no idea what they are going to do Right now . They have just been cleaned up and settling in ,,here in the house and adjusting to artificial light,,so I have no Idea what they will do next..!
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Do you have a wide angle lens so we can see a picture of the entire village at once?
Sheri this Picture was taken in July,, I haven't taken an overall view since then,, I don't think. I'd have to look thru more pictures,, and see.
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
The Willy Village Recieved a Christmas Card from the Faerywatcher
Wendy ~ Onehand and The Village sends you a BIG and says Thank you! This is the First Christmas Card they have ever recieved from a faerywatcher!! :wink:
Onehand wants everyone to know Mystical is doing fine and is well loved and cared for! Spoiled too , IF I can say!!
Shirley They said for now they are just going to chill out and listen to music get used to the places inside and maybe help me with the house plants once in a while ~ IF I can keep them from playing with things long enough to help me!!
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
I know what you mean Dianne. Maybe that's something you can work on for next year. They are so precious just the way they are. We both need to stay home and work on getting our own Christmas decorations up because I haven't even gotten my stuff out of the attic. I can't seem to get motivated in that direction.
Meeeeeeeeee either Sheri,, I hate going up in the attic ,, the containers for everything is just awkward to climb back down the Draw string drop stair case, I keep saying I'll store it somewhere else But just haven't moved it,,
Maybe They Willy's ) will have a little celebration of some kind,, We'll see ???
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
WEllllllllllll Nowwwwwwwww That sounds Like an Idea I'll have to run it past GranPooBah, He's the one that runs the Bar for parites Ya know,, so He has last say,!!
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
Tell GrandPooBah that there is no big hurry in deciding what he is going to do--after all we do have a month or so before the new year--- That leaves plenty of time for him to decide.
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Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
One hand was asking his brother,, I wonder who it could be from!
It's an awefully Big Box,, I sure wish Granpoobah was in here to help us open it,,
But He ramains outside watching over the Brugs till they get cut down and prepared for Winter,, his Brother assures Him that with "Many of us working together,, we could get it open,, !
One Hand can read on the return label it is from Juniegirl~ Carol!!
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"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
many Of the Wee Willys worked together to open the Box.
AS they were removing Packing,, They began to hear a muffled voice!
They worked even faster to get the packing out!!,,
Suddenly they saw a face!!!
"Heyyyyyyyyy Don't Be frightened,,! My name is Mick .. I'm from Ceramic, Illinios and I build ladders! I am sooooooo hoping you need a Ladder Builder in your Village."
Chuck ( short for Chuckles) Looked in the Box and said "Sure we need a Ladder Builder,,! Come on out!!!!Did you bring a Ladder with you or do I need to throw in a rope!
Ohhhhhh certianly I brought a Ladder, of course !!!!
Mick Climbs out of the Box with something straped to his back and covered Up,,
Chuck ask Him " What cha got there??"
I Bring a Gift to the Village,, Special Made from My human Friend CarolJean, She Directed Me here,, I told Her as soon as we met I wanted to go to the Rock Tower Village in Texas someday. But it seemed nearly impossible to get there on my own ,, barely knowing me She arranged it , and I will be forever Grateful!
Chuck helped Mick get the wrapped gift off his back .. Mick announced "the gift is for the Season and that the Children of the village should be gathered around for the opening of it,, as it is just as much a Gift to them too"
As Onehand ran off to gather the Children,, Someone from the crowd that had since gathered asked ,,
"So what is it that have you heard of us,, that lit your fire to get here???'
I heard sooo Much about the Village and the Keeper of the Land,, your Human Friend,, and Her Friend the Faery watcher, that has sent you a secret Orb,that has already revealed a secret!! News Travels FAST.. ya know??? Ohh and I heard the story of Onehand's friend ..Rosewood ,and that he Found REAL Magical Land in Washington and the Special keeper of the Land there,, and that there is a Special Tree in that land ,, Called the Shirley Tree,,Not ever Heard of that tree before But I'm sure it's something else since it is in that magic Land Rosewood stays !!,,
I also Heard about all the great things the Friends of the keeper of your land dwelling has done, Two Humans, Lynne and Christy brought Brothers together thru a secret mission after many years of being apart. I gotta tell ya tho,, The Human Girl Cindy,, I hear so much about sent Your Human Friend two of us that Play cards and Cheat,, I think I won't be playing , cards with them!!
Ohh Yes indeed you have really been tuned in,, and all is true,, !! Says Chuck!
Finally Onehand gets back with the Twin girls,,
Mick carefully removes the old worn burlap to Give his gift to the Village!,,,
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"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
The Children Jumped for Joy,, and the Villagers were Delighted,,
Mick had brought a Wonderful Christmas tree,, The First Christmas Tree the Villager had ever had since Building the Rock Tower Village,, This is truly a special Tree, and will start a Tradition ,,
Introducing Ladder Building Mick,, and his Village Gift Christmas Tree! Mick!
We are sooooooo happy to have a productive addition to the Village Carol. Thank you sooooooo Much ,, and Sheri Thank you too, for mentioning a Tree for the Village!!
Ohhhhhhhhh I almost forgot!!!!! Whimsical Loves the Tree too!! Do you see Her Checking it out???
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
Carol here again---Val & I were out last night & we got caught in a sleet storm of sorts--as it was closer to her house than mine I spent the night. Val is at work now. So I will be home tonight at some point.
I am so glad "Mick" got to the village safe & sound with his gift. The minute we met I knew he was right---that he was destined to live in the village. So glad ther ws a spot for him.
Another great story!! you really need to consider writitng stories and then eventually make writing your "day" job. I think you would be great at it.
Awwww Diane! Your storytelling magic will never cease!!!
Another wonderful story!!!! How great that so many forum friends help new people and visitors get to the Village, and keep adding more wonderful surprises!!
So glad that they now have a Christmas tree!!!! :ding:
Sheri You were the inspiration for the Christmas tree and were a great help in making sure Diane did NOT buy a tree--thank you so very much !! I think we did good !!!
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Thank friends soooo much for seeing that The Village has a Christmas Tree,, ,, Mystical sleeps beside it every night. She really misses being outside,, But she'll get used to being inside before too long.
Uhhhhhhhhh Climbing willy climbed the tree and Broke an ornament ,, Fortunately Sweet Carol Jean sent along some extra ornaments to replace it
Several of the Villagers were upset with Climbing willy He has certainly learned his lesson and all was forgiven
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
WOWWWWWWW Now that they have a tree They want to decorate Everything!!!!! Nope Not gonna let that happen! They will have enough for them,, ( I'd better Not wake up in the morning and see paint and decorations everywhere,,and... I told them DON"T let the Twins get hold of the paint! )
I'm letting Pete the painter paint some ornaments,, and I let him paint holly on a cow's bell! HB Bear( Hornito's Bear is really been in good spirits lately toooo ,, and Believe me they all are keeping me soooo busy around here I haven't even had time to be on here,,
Here's a pic' of Pete painting :wink:
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
Pete the painter is certainly a good painter. perhaps if he could/would give lessons to the members of the village you would not have to worry so much a bout "random painting" going on????
So now even the Village is getting in to the "spirit" of the season, huh???
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So you've had him all this year! Hmmmmm....I must be really foggy cause I can't remember seeing him, but then since he celebrates the Christmas season I guess he wouldn't show up much in the rest of the years stories...I didn't think of that!!
Christmas Eve Day Always starts Christmas Festivities in the gnome world ,,, IT is an ALL DAY affair with Big meals, Dancing, lots and lots of all kinds of Music, along with story telling,, History recounted for the Young gnomes, Mystical Spirits for all the gnomes, and special Secrets and Messages from the Fairy's Orb revealedfor both Humans and all mystical magical worlds and all that lives and loves in it, You must be a believer of gnomes,, and fairys , and believe in your self to be able to receive the messages for without the message your life could be just a humdrum ,and negativity and Ho hum,, Your inner Spirit will receive all there is ,,, IF only you believe
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Okay Carol I have the grandsons here and trying to entertain them as well!
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When I got home from work My willys were just setting the table for their feast,, They will be eating off and on thru out the day and evening once the first initial meal is eaten,,or when ever they want cuz fresh food is always being brought to the table,, Their feasts consist of many types of bread,, nuts, berries, veggies, NO meats as gnomes love animals too much to eat them ,, Their drink is a spiced Vodka they have fermented with dates, cinnamon, all spice for 8 days before the festive dinner,, They asked for privacy during their gathering of the First meal, as it is custom amoung the Willys to dine without humans on Christmas Eve Day,, as this is a meal of their harvest they brought together in the fall,, and I respect that,, They did however let me get a picture as they started to set the table up,, Ohhhhhhh yes they also eat rice porridge with an Almond Just ONE almond placed in the bottom of ONE bowl of it,, who ever eats their porridge and finds the almond will be the next in line for marriage, Now from what they have told me , Sometimes this causes a rift between husband and wife should one of them find an almond at the bottom of their bowl. but since this willy village of mine is in harmony,, they place the almond just for fun and Old customs sake,, , Also they love pats of butter on top of the porridge, today I see someone put a lot of almonds on top of a bowl of porridge,, someone in the Village is playing a joke it seems,,
So far I see they have Spiced Vodka, Breads, baked sweet potatos, cherry's, pickles, rice porridge, grapes, walnuts, carrots, and mincemeat rolls,, I'm letting them finish and will be back later when they finish eating,, :wink:
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
Well they've finished their sitting down together and have throw back several spiced vodkas after dinner,, and are now singing and talking and playing around,, and watching gnome music videos,, Mick the ladder builder really seems to have a love for Country Music,, He keeps playing this video over and over again,, I guess I could hear it one more time to share it with you since Mick is a new member of the Village, and is excited to be in Texas,, where he can find Some [b]Real Cowboy music!!
This is his favorite cowboy song for right now,, it seems!
And just so you Do understand,, gnomes really DO dance and love all kinds of music,, This Guy's name is Buddy,, Cooooooooool gnome!! this gnome was visiting from down the street!! He only stayed for a little while and had his own dinner to go to,, But I have a feeling I'll be seeing a lot of him around here,,,,, See ya later Buddy!!! And this Christmas Eve party has started!! YIPEEEEEEEEEEE
Some of the willys continued to party and watch music video. In the mean time the twins has been begging Reader of the book Wee Willy to tell them some stories that their great great great great great grandparents told ,, tho they have heard them all before the twins are a little older now and appreciates these stories soo much more especially how Christmas Eve Festival came to be for the gnomes,, and how it has evolved into modern times,,
Soooo reader of the Book finally agreed and many willys gathered to listen to the reader as his way of telling the stories was so entertaining,, and meaningful,, Noone could tell any story better then he can,,
It all began with Jultomten,, In old Sweden,, Tomte'( a gnome) lived on a farm with humans,, He actually lived in a barn and watched over the animal, and crops,, as the story goes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Reader starts reading from the Dictionary ( Uhh HEm A Human dictionary )
A tomte ['tɔ`m:tɛ] or nisse ['nìs:ɛ] is a mythical creature of Scandinavian folklore, believed to take care of a farmer's home and barn and protect it from misfortune, in particular at night, when the housefolk were asleep. Tomte is the common Swedish name, derived from his place of residence and area of influence: the house lot or tomt. Reader of the books stops and looks at me.. Folkelore , Creature!!!! I should say NOT this is True we are here to prove it!!,,!!
I know Reader I know,,( as I hand him another Spiced vodka to calm him ) Humans just say that because it would mean they are NOt the only existance of the intelligience in this world,,,,, Please continue!
He downed his drink and continued,,,,,,,,
The tomte/nisse was often known as a small, elderly man (exact size varies from a few inches to about half the height of an adult man), often with a full beard; dressed in the everyday clothing of a farmer.
Despite his smallness, the tomte/nisse possessed an immense strength. Even though he was protective and caring he was easy to offend.The tomte/nisse was a traditionalist who did not like changes in the way things were done at the farm. Another easy way to offend him was rudeness: farm workers swearing, urinating in the barns, or not treating the creatures well would be soundly thrashed. one was also required to please him with gifts – a particular gift was a bowl of porridge on Christmas night. If he wasn't given his payment, he would leave the farm or house, or engage in mischief such as tying the cows' tails together in the barn, turning objects upside-down, and breaking things (like a troll). The tomte liked his porridge with a pat of butter on the top. In an often retold story, a farmer put the butter underneath the porridge. When the tomte of his farmstead found that the butter was missing , he was filled with rage and killed the cow resting in the barn. But, as he thus became hungry, he went back to his porridge and ate it, and so found the butter at the bottom of the bowl . Full of grief , he then hurried to search the lands to find another farmer with an identical cow , and replaced the former with the latter. The belief in a tomte's tendency to bring riches to the farm by his unseen work could also be dragged into the conflicts between neighbours. If one farmer was doing far better for himself than the others, someone might say that it was because of him having tomtar on the farm, doing ungodly work and stealing from the neighbours. These rumours could be very damaging for the farmer who found himself accused.
In the 1800's the farm's tomte' became the bearer of Christmas presents in Denmark, and was then called "julenisse" or Juletomte'(n) with a sleigh pullled by a goat
gradually, commercialism has made him look more and more like the Humans' Santa still has features and traditions that are rooted in the local culture: he doesn't live on the North Pole, but perhaps in a forest nearby. he doesn’t come down the chimney at night, but through the front door, delivering the presents directly to the children, just like the Yule Goat did; he is not overweight; and even if he nowadays sometimes rides in a sleigh drawn by reindeer, instead of just walking around with his sack, his reindeer don’t fly - and many in Sweden still put out a bowl of porridge for him on Christmas Eve.
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"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
By this time everyone was gathered and had listened to the story tho many times told before it always bring them back "home" to the beginning of this season. I must say I was thrilled to hear it my self! as it is a priviledge to hear it as a human,,
every one was cheering for another story,," Pleasssssssssse " ,,, "Reader Tell another one",, ! " Yeah another!!!!!"... "You tell them sooooooo well",, ,,"" Please"" ,,, pleads were coming from left to right,, Reader proudly exclaimed,, "Okay Just one more ,, Then I shall go get another plate of food to eat!"
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"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
'Reader' told his listeners he had been putting together a story about a gnome named Joey,, This gnome had many regrets in his life,, He'd lost a good women, Didn't continue learning how to make a good life,, He was too into himself to appreciate what life was giving him. He never faced his problems head on,, He never took a stand, and always backed down from responsibilties,, and he always regretted all the wrong he's done,, Reader went on to confess he had put together some videos to modern music, that he knew the Willy Village would Like,, and after getting a go ahead From Wild Willy,, he was thrilled when the Village asked for one more story.
He just has one question,,,, Some where in time after this true story was told A human made a simulair story called the Christmas Carol about a selfish man, that had Ghosts in it Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Future,, Now WHO Ever heard OF a Christmas Ghost,, That's Just Nutty says Reader!
Any way Joey ran from his problem out the back door , out the front door, out second story window,, Geeeeeeez,, He did a lot of running,, and Nope he's NO Kin at all to the Running Brothers of the Village!
Eventually Joey found him self alone Oh sure he had people he hung around with,, But as they say,, Never hang with people who will keep you down,, Joey realizes he need a Home,, Every gnome Needs a home,, Here he's confused, and keeps making plans to go home but still scared not knowing if he'll be accepted and forgiven, But still He knows he must go Home,,,
Joey Does decide to finally go home But sleeps that night with still fear on his mind,, As he falls into a deep sleep he hears echos of the people he hangs with saying Mannnnn you can have it all if you come with us and run free and live day to day we could go see every where do anything we want,, But then and angel came into his dream and whispered "IF all Gnomes just scattered everywhere and None of them had homes for security,, and noone to protect them what do you think would happen to the Children of the gnomes>> Who would care for them ,, Who would provide for them, Who would love them??"
Joey fell into a deep sleep and dreames of the Children of the Gnomes the last two in existance,,
continued from[b] ^ there[/b] Joey woke the next morning with a new found strength and determination,, HE WAS going home and face it all, and won't back down,, NOT matter what faces him,
Joey went home and all was forgiven ,, he didn't ever get his woman back but he gained respect over time by writing in journals and keeping records for his town, He eventually made he way to texas and has settled in at the Willy Village to live out the rest of his life as the story teller, record keeper, reader of the rule books, Yes Joey is Reader,, He loves the name Reader and wishes to be known only as Reader,, ,, I am proud of you reader,, you have given us all a valuable lesson thru your life story,,, Reader was just about to say something to me when suddenly a flash of gold and red light appeared swiftly and sure as I'm sitting here,,
suddenly it went dark and the little tree that Mick brought started to light up
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"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
There was a ringing of Bells and ribbons ~ Bringing on the EVE of Christmas
Ohhhhhhhhh man One of the running brothers fainted!! I guess between the spiced Vodka and the Flash of everything happening, and the shock of finding out reader is really Joey He just fell plum over,,,
*** Reader looks at me and says Are you getting all this?? I'm too excited to journal it right now,, I assured him I got it on camera :wink:
When then again I looked at the orb and there was an Trumpet Angel,,
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The sound of Harps could be heard It was beautiful
There was sooooooooo many orbs of Light in that music,, They have sent a messenger thru for all of you to hear this message
She says
Let Not your Hearts be troubled, Neither shall you be afraid Let music lift your spirits when no other will that day Your spirit holds the melody Your Heart it speaks the words You must believe in your inner light For music to be heard on this Sacred night Our harp I know you've heard 'Tis true A gift from the Fairy's Orb to you Believe in your self as you believe in us too and We'll bring Love, Hope, and Joy to you More music will come, Pure and true it shall be IF only you close your eyes and believe
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and just as she finished her last word the harp fairy appeared again,, and Introduced Johnny The harmonica gnome,, He has been a long way coming and waiting on the right place at the Right time,, along with him come a book A gnome from Nome( Alaska) as a gift to my grandsons,
Here's Johnny and his music
I see Reader has quickly moved over there to take note and make record of this new comer! mannnnnnnn I know I can really enjoy some bluesie music on a still night when all is right with my world,, it soo relaxing!!
wow what a night of Music!!
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"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
Johnny thanked the orb for transporting him from Alaska, and explained that he was always entertaining those gnomes that worked on the Pipe line,, however he was at a time in his life that the cold long months of winter was wearing him thin and his health wasn't good and had been a long time friend of the winter fairys there and they in turn healed him in their Orb and transported him to Our Orb in waiting for the right time to come thru,, He said because my friends helped me out this Season and lifted my spirits for the Christmas holiday, they and I were deserving of his music,, and so he is here to live out his life in TX and never have to feel the harsh cold winters of Alaska again,, See Friends your support you give from your hearts goes beyond humans, :ding:
Ohhhhhhhh He also says He is quite out spoken and always puts his 2 cents in,, so anyone that follows him will always be reminded of that ,, Just look at his back pack,, ,,
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This has been a long exciting day for the Willy Village,, and they are winding down for the evening,, Everyone is settling for the night,, and listening to Johnny play into the night,,
Heavy Eyelids are closing, listening to his sweet music,,,
There are some willys still cleaning up food and drink spills and talking about tomarrow's events,, and whispers of the Orbs Delight.. But thru it all This has certainly been one the most Eventful Christmas Eve's of My adult life,,
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"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
What a wonderfully magical story you wove tonight! I know how much work and creativity you put into all this, Diane, and I'm sure I speak for all here when I send you my heartfelt appreciation and admiration!!!
This is THE MOST magical Christmas that I have ever had! Thank you for the heartfelt stories, laughter, and fun! :ding: I am so grateful to have shared in such a blessed event.
Merry Christmas to all in the village and ALL FAMILY HERE!
We all thank you from Texas,, the boys have read it now,, and I have put them to bed,, they are exhausted, but happy They will probably have some crazy dreams now,
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
Thanks you Loz,, and we woke to this ,, this Christmas Morning,,
Just remember When you are Heavy hearted when you lay down at night, and your head hurts from the daily stress,, Believe in the Spirit of Music,, Keep a song in your heart to chase the blues away,,
The Willy Village wishes you all the Best, and remember to,,,,,,,,,
Believe in yourself, your strengths are always stronger then your weaknesses, your inner light of songs can lift your spirits if you allow them too,, and let each word be spoken from you hearts and your Spirit will always provide the melodies,,
This last Message Brought to you by all the Music Fairies in the Orb
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
I came to see who had posted here after me (I posted at about 10:35am give or taqke some minutes)--and I have no post--I wonder what I did ??- -and yes I know I PM'd you--I did tht aftr I posted here---
Diane I read what I had not and I re-read what I had read--on X-mas eve & I was on a bit xmas day--no posting though--ANYWAY-------------------
it is wonderful !!! I especially loved your video's---the music was so soothing--(did I hear small children in the backround of one??)
You have such an amazing way about your writings!!! The residents of the village are lucky to have you----
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Carol what you heard in the background of some of the songs were the orb fairys talking to each other, you could see the all the small orbs as the music was being played,, and if you listen carefully you can hear them in both the harmonica and the Harp songs,, Coooooooool isn't it!!!
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
I apologize for hijacking this point of the celebration, but I thought that this might be a good time to make an important announcement.... In April, I will be 203 years old and regrettably I have never seen all that the world has to show me. My itinerary is still in the planning stages, but in mid January I will begin the first leg of Wild Willy's world tour by visiting my wonderful friends down at the Rock Tower Village (I hope Onehand and the GranPoohBah don't mind) . Once I get my world map ready and passport in order, I'm off to Texas... where will I go from there???? There are a lot of gnomes that I'm looking forward to meeting! We'll keep you informed of where and when as soon as we know more.....
I apologize for hijacking this point of the celebration, but I thought that this might be a good time to make an important announcement.... In April, I will be 203 years old and regrettably I have never seen all that the world has to show me. My itinerary is still in the planning stages, but in mid January I will begin the first leg of Wild Willy's world tour by visiting my wonderful friends down at the Rock Tower Village (I hope Onehand and the GranPoohBah don't mind) . Once I get my world map ready and passport in order, I'm off to Texas... where will I go from there???? There are a lot of gnomes that I'm looking forward to meeting! We'll keep you informed of where and when as soon as we know more.....
OHhhhhhhhh it's not a Hijack ,,,,, It is an honor for us to have you here,, after all the Willy Village was built upon your inspiration !! GrandPooBah extends an open invitation anytime ,,,,, the door is always open!
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
While I was setting My Bar up ,,The Willy Village already Had theirs set up and going with party hats and all!! I'm telling ya the willys waste no time when it comes to having a party!
They were coming from everywhere ,, the garage, the computer room,, I still had a few outside that was knocking at the door saying HEYYYYYYYYYYY Let us in,, It's time to Parrrrrrrrrrrrrty!!
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It wasn't long before the room was loud with talking and drinking and laughter and jokes !!
Even the wee willys were having a time of it,, IF you look closely one of the running brothers is already 3 sheets to the wind,, Just look at him!! He was the same one that fainted on Christmas eve,, I think He drinks a bit too much for his size! OMG I had to look again,, THAT is ONE HAND<< Three sheets to the wind! Well Go ahead One Hand,, You've had quite a year,, You need to get loose!!
Remember at any party there should be a ,,,,,,,,,,
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They are having a great time and will probably continue partying into the 'Wee Hours of the morning,,
We have joined efforts in putting together 2 slide shows to review this last year or so in the Life and Times of the Rock Tower Willy Village ,, From the Beginning,,,,,,, We hope you enjoy,,,,,,, and
And More,,,,,,,,
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
Ohhhhhhhhh This has been a great year for the Willy Village,, I believe after their party tonight We will all take a break and rest for a few months and plan for spring,,
For those of you that haven't seen the New Years Ever Party Scroll back up ,, those willys reallllllllly KNOW HOW TO PARTY!!!
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
I am getting sleepy here--I guess there has been far too much excitement for little ole me---
Hopefully my SIL will get my printer hooked up to this computer,--since it is an older printer I need some special cable--- or I will get a new one--then I will be able to print off the stories for me to keep for future use !!!
OR when I get better I will get on the gardenhelper from downstairs---yes that is the plan-------------
SHIRL--if I copy & paste it to a file, it will just load up my computer, don't ya think???---
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not exactly. if carol jean copies them for her own reading pleasure, it's one thing. but all content on this site is officially copy righted by bill. so she couldn't print them off and sell them. does that make sense? and if i were to get a print deal for you, you would have to agree to it. it is the same as putting music on your computer. you can do that, but "sharing it" (like making it available for download) is illegal. it has to do with the intellectual property laws.
I copy all of these stories for Diane, for her to hopefully put into book form. But she knows that and asked me to, like her back-up file. Someday she's going to be rich!!!!!!!
not exactly. if carol jean copies them for her own reading pleasure, it's one thing. but all content on this site is officially copy righted by bill. so she couldn't print them off and sell them. does that make sense? and if i were to get a print deal for you, you would have to agree to it. it is the same as putting music on your computer. you can do that, but "sharing it" (like making it available for download) is illegal. it has to do with the intellectual property laws.
OH NO Not to worry---I would not copy anything from here without permission first----I am sorry--I should of said so when I "said" that--(Jiffy is right 100%)--in my mind that went without saying, again sorry-----
FYI: I have been after diane to make books & sell them for some time now--she is quite good, don'[t you all t hink???
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I really want to Carol I just don't know how to get it going with no $$ to start me off and that makes it difficult,,,,, Some one at work suggested I go to freelance or something like that I'll have to ask them again,, I'd like to get it in the elementary school systems for spring reading to encourage makings of young gardeners, and what they see( grow) created by their own hands,,,
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
I really want to Carol I just don't know how to get it going with no $$ to start me off and that makes it difficult,,,,, Some one at work suggested I go to freelance or something like that I'll have to ask them again,, I'd like to get it in the elementary school systems for spring reading to encourage makings of young gardeners, and what they see( grow) created by their own hands,,,
Originally Posted by Jiffymouse
if you copy and past to a word document it will show for printing, but doesn't do well if you try to do anything else with it.
the staff is coming back to work, so i'm hoping i can get info on printing... i hope.
if i get ahold of the staff i'm looking for, you won't need money to start it.
I really want to Carol I just don't know how to get it going with no $$ to start me off and that makes it difficult,,,,, Some one at work suggested I go to freelance or something like that I'll have to ask them again,, I'd like to get it in the elementary school systems for spring reading to encourage makings of young gardeners, and what they see( grow) created by their own hands,,,
Originally Posted by Jiffymouse
if you copy and past to a word document it will show for printing, but doesn't do well if you try to do anything else with it.
the staff is coming back to work, so i'm hoping i can get info on printing... i hope.
if i get ahold of the staff i'm looking for, you won't need money to start it.
Ohhhhhhhhh That would be great Jiffy!! I appreciate any efforts to help :ding:
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
Diane, you better get permission from the gnomes living in the Rock Tower Village. They might tell you that "what happens in Rock Tower Village STAYS in Rock Tower Village. Maybe a few are running from the law or ex wives or may be in the FBI witness protection program.
Diane, you better get permission from the gnomes living in the Rock Tower Village. They might tell you that "what happens in Rock Tower Village STAYS in Rock Tower Village. Maybe a few are running from the law or ex wives or may be in the FBI witness protection program.
...ex-wives...witness protection.....that's about the same thing from what I hear.
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
VERRRRRY well done, Diane! I'm sorry I missed being here in person while you all celebrated with the Willies, but I did sooooooooo enjoy reading up on all the festivities!
I just read back, they sure did bring in the new year with alot of magic!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely LOVE the slide shows! A wonderful tribute to 2007 for the village! We love you angelblossom and the willys! :ding:
I just read back, they sure did bring in the new year with alot of magic!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely LOVE the slide shows! A wonderful tribute to 2007 for the village! We love you angelblossom and the willys! :ding:
I could not have said it better myself, Wendy----
and Wendy,..... Happy New Year !!! I missed you last night----
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Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
Today was a very nice day after having cold dry air for several days.
Some of the Willy's are getting cabin fever so I let a few of them play for a few hours,, :wink:
The twin Brothers who like to fish (But don't eat fish) found their favorite spot catch and release is what they do best
One of the little willys was looking for Moon flower vine seeds,, He found quite a few of them too! While another willy begged to water the dianthis, his can had been dry far too long
They had a pretty good day. If tomorrow is as nice as today , I'll let a few more come out and get some fresh air
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
Hey Good Idea,, Maybe Buddy down the street will come to the party~ Remember Him from Christmas?,, he showed us all that gnomes can dance!! I think I'll invite Him and His girlfriend,,
What a fun pair they are!
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
How did I miss this??? I'm so glad the Willies were able to get outside in such nice weather! And I'm so very jealous that you have flowering dianthus and pansies already!!! I love pansies - they are sooooooo cheerful!!!
The Willy Village is all excited right now,, Travel'in Willy from Washington has arrived , a little exhausted but happy to finally meet the Willy Village!
GrandPooBah , the Runn'in Brothers, Mick, and others saw him as he arrived, and Reader is journaling the visit as we speak!
One hand and T Willy will go to work with me tomorrow!! I hope One Hand Behaves!
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
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of ringing in the new year!
Thank you Lynne! :wink: 
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I hope One Hand Behaves! 