I just have to say, I laughed, I cried, and my heart grew 10 sizes reading all your comments for the "favorite things" post. Thank you, thank you! You have blessed me by taking the time to tell me your favorite memories from times spent with your fathers. I really wish I could respond to each and every one of you personally, alas, time does not permit.
Now for the winner:
commentor #8, Susan, who's comment begins with, "I always used to help my Dad with fix it chores around the house. I loved going with him to the local electrician's shop, getting what we needed, and then going out with my Dad and the electrician to a nearby Kresge's (what was called a 5 and 10 cent store in those days) for a coke at the lunch counter."
Susan, please email me with your mailing address and I'll get your package mailed out to you!
~Penny
Congrats Susan! I didn't see the last post in time, but I think you're use of the shelf is stupendous. It so fits perfectly together. Great job, Penny!
Posted by: Arlene | 13 December 2011 at 07:08 AM
Hi Penny,
Thinking of you today!
Big hug to you....
Posted by: Dee | 13 December 2011 at 07:24 AM
That's a good one for sure! I remember my dad saying that before kids a trip to 7-11 cost $.59 for a cup of coffee, but after having my sister and me, it cost $5 since each of us would get a Slim Jim & Slurpee!
Posted by: Jamie Lee | 13 December 2011 at 10:59 AM
Congratulations Susan.
Posted by: Lynne | 13 December 2011 at 01:36 PM
Congrats to Susan! My dad died when I was 17, I can still hardly remember him without tearing up. What a good man he was!
Posted by: Allie | 13 December 2011 at 07:47 PM
Congratulations!!
Posted by: Pétra | 13 December 2011 at 11:40 PM
What a wonderful giveaway, Penny! I've had such a busy week, so I didn't see it before now. I love the winner's memory of her dad. My favorite memories with my dad are similar, as I used to love riding with him to the lumber yard or hardware store. One year, for Father's Day, I spent the day pounding nails with him as he built a deck on the house. I was 14. My more recent favorite memories include baking & cooking with him on holidays. He's the BEST in the kitchen!
Have fun in your new sewing room, and out-smarting Fozzy! :-)
Posted by: Dayna | 15 December 2011 at 08:58 AM