Since we've talked about Disney tea sets before, I thought I would throw this in. It is not actually a Disney set, I just bought it at Epcot when I was there the last time.

We were wandering through the Japanese shops and my daughter suggested that I look for a Japanese tea set. There were quite a few in this one shop, but most of them were blue. Now I LOVE blue, but, as you know, I already have a beautiful Japanese style set in blue (and trust me, that is not the ONLY blue set) so I finally decided on this one. I love the way that the green flows over the gray. There are other reasons that I chose this particular set, but right now my dog is lying next to me and in spite of the fact that he just got a bath last night, he is just about to knock me out. Where's the perfume. I know I had it here somewhere......................

I woke up around 6:30 this morning. That's early for a Sunday; at least for me. There is really no need for me to get up early on a Sunday if I am not going somewhere special, so normally I just try to sleep in. Anyway, it was still dark out. Have you ever noticed how quickly the sunrise and sunset times change in September? Now, stay with me here, I'm going somewhere with this. I know that the longest day of the year is June 21 and that the days grow longer (you know what I mean - I know they are still only 24 hours long) up to that point and then afterward, they start to shorten. But all through the summer, you don't notice the shortening of the days very much. When September hits, it suddenly becomes more apparent, almost as if it starts to accelerate the decline. Think about it. Just 2 weeks ago it was still light at 6:30 in the morning, and today, it's pitch black.
Hmm.

I thought that, since I now can access the web, I would do another entry. (Wow! This is working so much faster and better! You have no idea!) Anyway, take a look at this one. This, yes, is TinkerBell's teapot and the teacups that go with it. It really is that light colored. I love the "Aladdin-style" shape of the teapot.

This is about a 4-cup teapot and it is made from porcelain. A beautiful set, I think. Again, like the "Alice" set, it is a limited edition and has been retired. Sigh! That is why I only have 2 of the cup and saucer sets. Only 500 made. I feel very fortunate to have aquired 2 sets. I haven't used this set yet. For one thing, the handles are beautifully shaped but very fragile looking and when you hold it there are ridges in the handle (part of the design, mind you) that make it a little uncomfortable to hold - at least for me: I'm left-handed. Maybe for someone else, it might not be so bad.

Anyway, it holds a very special spot in the china cabinet. Just thought you would like to see it.

Lately I have been having trouble with my internet connection. If I could get online, the connection would only last about 5 minutes. Now some people might think that is not too bad, what with how much some people are online these days, but when you are in the midst of paying bills, THAT'S NOT A GOOD THING !!!!! Everything gets messed up, you lose information, you wonder how many other peoples bills you are paying because of the - surprise! you have no internet connection! - disruption in the transaction or something, and somethimes the internet provider comes on and says that they have fixed the prob - surprise! you have no internet connection! - lem, but then, - surprise! you have no internet connection! - it happens -surprise! - again! It gets very tiring. Sometimes you're not even sure if you got the bill paid. Try making your house - surprise! - payment and when you can finally can access you files a week later because for - surprise! - some unknown reason, you - surprise! - were able to get through, there is no record. HELP !!!!! It was also extremely slow like it couldn't make up its mind what it was supposed to do, or it just couldn't be bothered. "Sorry, I have better things to do than work for you right now!"
So what did I do? Changed internet providers of course! Sure they need to work out a few kinks like, oh yeah, don't put the wireless router underneath the desk if you want to be able to use the wireless connection downstairs (at least, in this house!), but other than that, so much better.
Just thought I'd share. So it hasn't been easy to do things online but now all I should have to worry about is writer's block when it comes to something to put on this thing!
Sorry about the grousing, but just maybe, if you are having problems with connectivity, it just might NOT be your fault!!!
Catch you later -- I'm going to go surf the net!!!

This is my lovely granddaughter, Gracie. She just turned 5 Monday. She is the light of our lives and fills every day with joy. She is funny and witty, with so much energy; I just wish I had as much as she does. She loves pretty clothes; in fact, all things "princess", and anything that has to do with fairies. That, I believe, came from the year they spent in England.
She loves to swim and has recently learned to use her own snorkeling gear in the pool. I am very impressed -- can you tell?
So Gracie, although this year Gramsy was not able to be there for your birthday, we did get to talk on the phone for quite a while, didn't we? And, even though it is a few days since your birthday, I wish you all kinds of fun and joy all over again, always. And yes, I REALLY love you too, and I REALLy miss you as well!