Lola.

Yes that is our newest family member.I went to visit Louise and Richard this afternoon to see there new Dog. He is so cute and loveable. He played and know his new home. He sat on my lap and fell asleep for a few minutes. O it felt so good. I took a couple of pictures.

Memories

Today my mind wandered back to the war years.I was thinking this time 61 years ago how I felt. Scared to dead. In the back of our house Germans in a bunker,and in front we heard artillery going. At times right over us. What we did not know then was that they had dropped Canadian soldiers about a couple of miles from us in a hidden field with shrubs. We had walked there, but never saw anything.So we knew from the shootings and what was going on or freedom was coming, but when.This kept going on for a while. We could taste the freedom but what was the price we had to give.The feeling that I had as a 19 year old teenager I can not put in words. Then for a couple of weeks you did not hear anything and you wonder are they coming. We did not feel like doing anything. Al we saw elderly German soldiers also wondering what was coming.Most of them where tyred and want to go home. They also had it. What was going to happen to them?At that time we really did not care.WE did not want to see them any more.Finally in April we heard more shooting and fire coming from the South. That was good. The faster the better. But we where not there yet. Food was nothing any more. The stores where empty. I do not know how my Mother made it. 5 children and hardly any food. Finally on April 12 1945 we could hear them come closer.WE had to stay in the house, it was not save any place.Then on April 13 we saw a Canadian soldier in our yard. My Father went to great him but he said to go inside. The Germans where still in back of our house. More and more soldiers came and finally with their hands up the Germans came out the bunker. Also glad they made it.The scary feeling you get you never forget. That is why I am sympathize so with the country that are fighting now for there freedom.Freedom and to speak your mind that is what every men and woman wants.I hate to see what is going on T.V. now days. It brings back all the feelings I had at that time.

Winter garden indoors.

I looked at my plants and tell them how good they do. I planted a few Nasturtium seeds and I have it blooming inside.My pepper plants are all blooming, and prim Rose, violets and cactus. I think they all know it is almost spring,I can not wait until the snow is gone. I bet you that the crocusses are coming up. Every one is in the hurry to see live. It has been a long ,long winter. I also have my second flowers in my Amerillo plant. Kim gave it to me this winter and it was beautiful first but now I have four flower in the stem the first one was three.

Valentine.

Wishing all my family and friends here and in the Netherlands Happy moments, warm memories and a beautiful Valentine's Day.

Guess

Can any one guess who the two Boy-men in the picture are? I also made some English nut bread, come over and have a piece.

Memories in 2011.

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This afternoon was a lonely day so I went to look for memories. I have so many memories and pictures that I am going to try to set some on the blog.

Driving Skills

I set my driving skills to a test today. It was a nice sunny winter day and I felt like visiting the animals. I had not seen them op close for a while. They are always in a distant when I drive by. So every thing went fine ,I drove in and talked to the animals and took a couple of pictures. But then? There was no way to turn around. I know Dave does not need it, but I do.If I try ed to turn around I might get stuck in the snow.If that happens I had to walk to my home or call 911. What would they say if I called 911. So the next thing to do was back up. Well when you are my age that is a challenge. But I had to . It is about 500 feet with a curve in it. I did it! But boy was I happy to be on the road again. But it was worth the trip. So peaceful there and I know the animals where happy to see me.