Thank you for visiting The French Elements blog where French is a state of mind. If I can't be in France, at least my mind can spend some time there. Won't you join me?
I am a Christian, a wife, a mom to 2 grown boys, and grandma to 4 beautiful little girls. My family and friends are precious to me.
If possible, I would travel constantly especially throughout Europe. As a young adult I was blessed to have the opportunity to live in Europe and the travel bug bit hard!
I adore browsing through markets and one-of-a-kind shops in search of the perfect treasure. You know, the one that speaks to the heart.
My passion is creating unique embroidered pillows (including burlap),flour sack towels, and other old world inspired home accessories for The French Elements.
Know who you are, accept who you are, be who you are.
Tres chic!
Joy
Meeting Andrea!
Jeff in his hut
When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.
Helen Keller
Beautiful
The most powerful thing you can do to change the world, is to change your own beliefs about the nature of life, people, reality, to something more positive.
Shakti Gawain
Graduation from The Defense Language Institute
You go YANKEE SAMURAI!
Proud Army Mom
Boot Camp-Fort Jackson, SC
motto for every year
Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, It's not the end.
Greats & Grands
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Today I thought I would share one of my favorite
photos, an enlargement my sister Debby presented
to all of us in the family Christmas 1980,
it hung o...
Salix Caprea Pendula - Weeping Pussy Willow
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FINALLY after all those years we got a Salix Caprea Pendula - Weeping Pussy
Willow! We were in Atlanta and of all places, Trader Joe's had them! Sure
enoug...
Something to look for at the Flea!
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I think it is so nice to have something new to look for and collect at the
flea market, and I especially feel that using those items in new and
unexpected...
Crescent Moon
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from my front yard, 2-27-12
*Have you noticed the moon lately?*
*It's been absolutely stunning, bright and glowing.*
*The stars have been, too, ma...
Weekend almost here.
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Can't believe that the weekend is nearly here. Everyone I know is uber
busy with life and all it throws at us. I'm just now catching up from last
week...
Trunk Box Display
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I can't believe it's already March.
Even though it's still winter, it's nice to know spring is just weeks away.
And the weather in the midwest today definite...
~Drop your Drawers Here~
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Hello Girls, hope all of you are having a GREAT Day.
This is a post I did over 2 years ago..I just thought I would share it once
again as I have some new fo...
La Tour Eiffel.......
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*I truffled out this wonderful old poster at the weekend brocante. Dated
1889 and still in its original frame...............*
*Divine faded old sepia ...
My Kitchen Reveal
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Well, here it is, minus curtains! If, I waited until I got the curtains
made to share this room with y'all, it just might be 2013 (just kidding),
but it wi...
Sweet Encouragement
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Some stories aren’t always happy…but that doesn’t make them any less
sweet…perhaps it makes them even sweeter…
This is just ...
Want. Need?
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I've been a little side-tracked this morning on Pinterest, while trying to
do my work. A little side-tracked? I'm addicted! When this image of the new
Dian...
I’m On My High Horse!
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All right, I admit it- I’m on a tirade and on my high horse about a big pet peeve of mine- Word Verification and/or Captcha! aaaggghhhh….. I ran into...
Hello March!
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"March is the month of expectation,
The things we do not know,
The Persons of Prognostication
Are coming now.
We try to sham becoming firmness,
But pompous ...
Feeling The Love In Texas....
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Graffiti....seen on a wall in Austin
Feeling the love.
I celebrated an older than dirt birthday a few days ago and what more did I
want then to be with my...
Pamela Druckerman
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Last night I heard Pamela Druckerman (author of my fav book, Bringing Up
Bebe) talk at Barnes & Nobles. Pamela spent three years researching/writing
her ...
Heartwarming story with a happy ending...
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Yesterday on Autumn and Austin's drive home from School, Autumn stops to
rescue a puppy in the middle of the road! She takes it home and they all
just lov...
Winner of My Giveaway
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First off, I want to thank everyone who participated in my Giveaway. It
goes without saying that I wish I could give everyone something. But alas,
I can'...
The 5 Implications Of Luxury's Real Meaning
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*Among the luxuries that endure and bring pure pleasure with every
encounter are precious friends. Lisa, from the exquisite -- on every level
-- blog ...
Don't leave home
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It's been a while since I listened to this song, and all the others by Dido.I was working on my French festivals, and my iTunes played it. I stopped working,...
Happy March
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Happy March Everyone~~
Just 19 days till springtime and how welcome it will be. Now granted, we
had a very mild winter here in the Lone Star State, but spri...
New Shipment Arrived
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Our new shipment of antiques is just in and I've just managed to climb over
the piles and made it to my desk after a week of not being able to get in.
It...
Bath Decorative Antiques Fair
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Dear Diva Readers, Splish, Splash I was taking a bath…. round about a
Saturday night! Er, Excuse me… you caught me s...
More Metal Fun
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Were you here when I showed you these parts on Tuesday???
I asked if anyone knew what they were from?
Well, here are some more parts ..... from the 'inside...
Open House Party
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*Welcome to the Open House party.*
You will find the link to join the party at the bottom of this post.
Don't go there yet because I have an amazing home ...
a slight obsession
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can any obsession be slight? hi everybody, how’s life? it’s been a while
cause i just couldn’t rationalize blogging when i had ‘responsible’ things
that ha...
SPRING WEATHER & DINNER PARTY PLANS
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What a gorgeous day it is! I woke up this morning with the sun shining
through the blinds and the wind making them clatter. I just knew it was
going to be ...
Black and White and Marigold All Over
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75th Anniversary Marigold
Homer Laughlin began making its iconic brand of Fiesta Dinnerware in 1936, 75 years ago. Fiesta was originally designed by Frederic...
Inventory Update
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~ Still sending apologies for missing your fun posts and not visiting and
having my own new blog post few and far between. Still having internet
problems. ...
Best Seats In The House
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Everyone can use the perfect *French side chair*, comfy *leather chair*,
petite satin *vanity chair*, a set of unique *dining chairs*… and the list
goes o...
Dreading
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Lord, Have Mercy on me........I have a history of BAD RESULTS with how my
glasses turn out after they have been ordered and placed on my nose. *I
shutter....
Note To Self
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N o t e to S e l f
1. Find the beauty
2. Laugh out loud
3. Clear the air
4. Rest enough
5. Create something pretty
6. Hang out with the ...
LEAP INTO SPRING
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Just a reminder that Spring is coming, even if it is snowing near where we
live…..don’t forget to send me your ...
Ocean Dreams. . .
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This is a piece I originally created for a potential book cover, however
another cover was chosen. A beautiful piece, full of imagination & oceanic
atmos...
What is Pinterest?
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What can you tell me about Pinterest. How does it work for and with blogs?
I love site just new and not up to date on its abilities. Something more
fun to ...
Soup on the Menu
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*Recently, I headed to my neighborhood grocery store here in London
searching for some cream of mushroom soup for a recipe. Not sure if I would
find...
When I Just HAVE to Decorate
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Included in the furniture left in our other house to make it look
"lived-in" is our dining room table, chairs and china cabinet. The dining
room here is ...
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*Today, I went treasure hunting and i found this shell doll we used to find
at the sea side, when i was little.The small box is made of mother of pearl.
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...
Half Hour before Sunset & the Last Week in February
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I love walking before sunset. Images change, light changes depending on
direction from the sun etc.
Here some changes from Sunday afternoon in my local park...
TAST - Chain Stitch - week 8
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I am starting to work on the week 9 stitched tag and realized I hadn't yet
post week 8, so here it is. Week 7 was the Detached Chain which was a good
segwa...
Lenny and Eva!
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We just got in this amazing new USA made jewelry line... Lenny and Eva were
the creators great grandmothers.... adorable!!!! Anyway you start with a
bracel...
WHEN STRANGERS OFFER HELP..........
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This weekend I took my wonderful grandson to the Phoenix Zoo. He has been there before but it has been many, many, many years since I have visited.
T...
Getting my files organized - FINALLY!!!
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One of my very favorite magazines these days is "Storage", it is put out by
Better Homes and Gardens and is marked on the front as a "Special Interest
Publ...
STAR Biscuits
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Snapped a shot of an Eagle... he was scoping the little ducks-- swooping
over and then landings on a rock.. poor duckies..they dive into the water
wh...
Uh Oh……..
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Somebody has been playing in Grandmother's makeup drawer...
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I really couldn't fuss, since I finally did consent with the stip...
~In Living Color~
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Wishing you all a very Happy Monday ! Gary and I were experiencing very
high electrical/gas bills so to put our gas bill in check we had a gas
fireplace ...
Sabbath Keeping
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*~ winter on the farm ~*
"Ye shall not afflict any *widow*, or fatherless child."
~ *Exodus 22:22* ~
*"Life can only be understood backwards,
but it...
Home sweet home...
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Heerlijk op zondag
HOME SWEET HOME
A lovely feeling on sunday
Home Sweet home
Niets wat moet vandaag
gezelligheid, kopje koffie
Het zonnetje schi...
The Fairy Tale Book
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In the throes of post "Downton Abbey" manor house craziness, I've been
reading a heavy-duty English history book on a manor house connected to
Evelyn Waugh...
The Fuzzy Pumper Barber Shop
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I know it’s late to still be thinking about Christmas and too early to be
thinking about next Christmas. Heck, we’re already past Valentine’s Day
and we...
Where are you, Springtime?
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Gloomy, dreary days, of late, have me pining away for the warm beauty of
sunny springtime days. Many of the trees in our area are already
budding... which...
A Renovated Ranch
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This typical suburban ranch has been so delightfully renovated I knew you
gals would enjoy seeing it. Have a peek.
[image: Image and video hosting by TinyP...
Can't Decide? Come to Provence AND Paris:)
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*You've signed up for our Chic Provence Design Tour in May 2012*... and
now, my very good friend Jermaine at French Kissed has organized *Paris
Shopping ...
Nursery time...
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Not too much longer and our little grandbaby will be born!
Our daughter has been busy getting her sweet nursery ready in their
beautiful home...
Come alon...
Sweet, Vintage and New Products this week!
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Our shop owners have added some new products this week and some shops are
having fabulous sales. Check for the special discount codes listed below to
enjoy...
It's NO Secret
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*Bonjour from Campagne Maison*
It's no secret that I love watching *The Housewives of Beverly Hills*! I
think *Lisa Vanderpump* reigns supreme in *glamour*...
Fat Tuesday Cottage Style
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Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first. ~ Ernestine Ulmer
Last summer I wrote a post about life in my neighborhood Sauce Sunday's.
It was a super long post...
Random Kindess
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My resolution for 2012 was to perform as
many random acts of kindness
as I could each day.
So far I have been able to stick to my resolution ...
Olioboard - The Moodboard Creator
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A few months ago I mentioned Bee Clip to you, which was a bit clunky when I
reviewed it, as a mood board creator, which I enjoyed playing with a lot
(it'...
Gothic theme wedding dresses
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So what is gothic wedding dress really all about? The following report includes some fascinating information about gothic wedding dress--info you can use, no...
THE OH-LA-LA TABLE MAKEOVER
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My mother's 6 legged table was given to me by
my brother after her passing.
It had some serious damage to the top
(possibly from watering plants)
and ...
30A Style - A Book of Beach Houses
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I'm excited to learn I've won a signed copy of the book 30A Style over at Flea
Market Trixie.
Stylist Lynn Nesmith and photographer Jean Allsopp do photo...
story of my (current) life
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the times i want to use my extra weight to inflict pain...
probably a daily occurrence in my home...we ran out of milk, i spilled a
powerade, i just sat ...
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FREE Happy Birthday Collage Sheet and Pantry Labels for you to use as gift
tags, on cards or scrap~booking....kitchen labels....etc.
***NEW*** Collage ...
LETTUCE is GOOD FOR HEALTH AND WELL BEING
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I didn't want to go to the grocery store today. But I needed to find
something for supper. I live close to Super Wally World so I went there
AGAIN. When...
Have my EYE on Valentine's Day... :)
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Happy Valentine's Day
to my precious Blogger Friends!
I've got my eye on you today... literally! ;)
So does my Princess Mignon Abbie ~
She wants to invi...
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These beautiful Hyacinth bulbs were given to me ten days ago. At that time
they had no sign of flower, just three sets of leaves.
In such a short time the...
LAST DAY: GIVEAWAY
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Last Day! For a chance to win our signed copy of HERS - Design with a Feminine Touch...follow the directions. Winner to be announced tomorrow.For a chance to...
KEEP LOOKING UNTIL YOU FIND WHAT YOU REALLY WANT
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I saw this idea a long time ago (sorry I can not remember where I saw it.
If this is your picture, please let me know so I can give you credit).
My bathr...
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE !!!
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I miss you all and want to make sure you all will attemp to have a
wonderful day.
Please tell your loved ones how much they are loved. And lets pray that
c...
Color In Your World
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Let's talk color! This seems pretty logical since color is such a huge part
of our lives. Color is everywhere! I think I can safely say most everyone
has a...
Balance
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Balance is a funny thing. People talk about how important it is, although
some say true balance doesn't exist and striving to find balance is the
point its...
Stumping in the Sunshine State
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Ahhhhh...the blissful, balmy, batty state of Florida. Land of perpetual sunshine, lazy sailboats, swaying palm trees, bronzed starlets, sun-crispy tourists, ...
Jonseing for January
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Can you believe January is just about over! Really, where does time fly?
Around the third week into 2012 I found I was already breaking my promise
to myse...
A peaceful day at the lake…..
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My computer is still acting up...that blue screen keeps showing it’s ugly
face!
I packed my camera bag, stopped at Sonic for
a large mocha java chill...
Can anyone help ?
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I am looking for instructions to a pattern "Butterick 5857 - Mary Quant
Design."
Body suit & full length coat.
Wondering if I could obtain a copy of the in...
Happy New Year!!!
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Welcome to 2012!! I expect to have many, many new and exciting things to share with you this year. The sheep are all coming into their warm and wooly coats...
I Love Paris
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One of the little French blogs I subscribe to - *My Little Paris* - posted
this very fun video clip - entitled, "I Love Paris".....I felt it to
adorable to...
And So We Begin Again.....
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I cannot believe how infrequently I have posted over the last year!
Well, it is a New Dawn, a New Day and a New Year.
I thought I might recap what has tran...
North Pole Breakfast
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In an effort to celebrate the everyday -- and surprise the kids -- I
decided that this year we would start a brand new Christmastime tradition:
Our firs...
2nd Time Around: Nativity
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*Welcome to 2nd Time Around. Please join us by linking a post that features
something that is a 2nd Time Around to you…something from a garage sale,...
A Child's Christmas Eve Dream
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Last night I had a lovely dream, but strange as it could be,
For on the hill beside our house, stood a great Christmas tree.
It glowed with lighted candles, ...
Is Painting Faces Like Painting Furniture?
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I didn’t want but had to anyway. It was apparent that I needed an income
but I loved having a schedule that allowed me to be available to my family,
frie...
How long has it been???
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I'm back
I must be the worst blogger ever! Again my New Years resolution is to be a
better blogger, among many other things! I am not sure where to find m...
Christmas Countdown
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We’re back home in Pennsylvania from our family vacation in Orlando. With 9
of us on the trip, including 3 generations and ages 1 to 74, it was quite
th...
Home
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I am once again an American Mom in America.
The flight home went surprisingly well for the first eight hours. The
remaining two hours were substantially ...
Still breathing....
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Yes, I am alive in case any of you were wondering. We have been busy
cleaning out 20 years of "stuff" from our house. I have to say that I am
not one to ...
A Thrifty Find & The Giveaway Winner
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*Recently, on a trip to my local Salvation Army (or Sally's as I like to
call it) I found this beautiful piece of real coral.*
*It is in perfect shape an...
Have you heard?
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Karen Eileen is Now Tales of Lovely? Please stop by and let me know that
you found me.
Just click on Tales of Lovely and pop in for a bit.
Pssst...Listen Up!
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Pssst...Listen up It's an Estate Sale! Once upon a time, there was an
accomplished and distinguishedgentleman who moved to Kentucky from
Virginia. Alon...
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OH BARB! What an incredible experience to be piloted by the former pilot of AIR FORCE 1??????? I pray that your family is well and that trip to EUROPE??????? BON VOYAGE EN OCTOBRE!!!!
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BARB!!!!
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I hope you have had a wonderful summer! The heat has been a killer for us all, even here in the Upper Midwest!
BISOUS, Anita
OH BARB! What an incredible experience to be piloted by the former pilot of AIR FORCE 1??????? I pray that your family is well and that trip to EUROPE??????? BON VOYAGE EN OCTOBRE!!!!
So nice to see you visit. Anita
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