Wednesday, December 19, 2007

100th Post Celebration & Give-away!



Woo hoo! I made it! 100 posts. Wow, that just flew by! I'm sorry I haven't posted in a couple of days or been around visiting anyone (although I have been thinking of you all and wondering how everyone is!), but I've been sick with a nasty little tummy bug. It really knocked me for a 6, but I think it's all over with now, and I'm good as gold again. Now I can start popping by, knocking on your doors for a visit again! I take one sugar and a dash of non fat milk in my coffee, thank you xxx.

Ok, so we've made it to 100 posts. I say we because with out anyone of you stopping by to share with me, encourage me, and inspire me I probably would have given up long before! So, I'd like to say thank you to all who visit me, some of you come by from time to time, some of you come by to see me daily, some people visit and don't leave a comment, but you are all very much appreciated. Precious Princess and I have put together a box of goodies to post off to the lucky person who is randomly selected. We'll put all names in a hat, shake them up really well, and then.......hey presto, a winner will be drawn! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post (which I'll leave up for a couple of days because I know everyone is extremely busy at this time of year), if you tell others to come visit and they leave a comment, you'll go into the draw twice! Everyone is welcome to enter, if this is your first visit here, or if you've been visiting but never left a comment before, that's no worries, just say g'day now!

Ok, now Precious Princess and I are off to do the last of our Christmas shopping and get haircuts! I hope you're all having a fantastic day! I'll pop round and visit you all when I get home "sarvo" (aussie slang for this afternoon)! lol Until then , take care, and I'll leave you with a couple of photo's of our little Paris Fifi floating around in our pool. She cries with excitement begging to get into the pool with us, so here she is on her royal doggie throne....lol..........love Amanda xxx

45 comments:

Karen H. said...

Good Afternoon Amanda,
Thanks for coming by and letting me know about your Giveaway. "CONGRATULATIONS" on your 100th Post. That is so awesome. Monday was my 50th post, but I didn't make a big deal out of it and also, I'm not financially able to do a Giveaway. Maybe by the time I do my 100th post I will be able to. I 'm sorry to hear you were sick. I'm glad you are feeling better now. I always hate being sick to my stomach. I just hate that feeling. Awwww Paris Fifi looks so relaxed on her Throne. I will post about your 100th Post Giveaway in the morning when I do my post for tomorrow. You don't by any chance have a picture of what you are giving away do you? If you did, I would post it as well. Well, take care my friend and have a good time getting haircuts. May God Bless You and Yours.

Love & Hugs,
Karen H.

Karen H. said...

Hey Amanda,
I meant to ask you did you pick up your "Bodacious Blog Award"? I have given it to all of my blogging friends. You can post it on your sidebar if you want to. I hope you enjoy it. Take care and God Bless.

Love & Hugs,
Karen H.

kari and kijsa said...

Hello Amanda,

We love a giveaway...and congrats on your 100th post! Hope all is well on your side of the ocean!

Merry Christmas blessings, kari and kijsa

BittersweetPunkin said...

Well shucks,,,you know I'd come see you anyway even if you didn't say the Giveaway word!!! I am goping to do a linkie on my blog so I can be put in twice...LOL
Love,
Robin

I'm glad you are better...its all that frolicking in the pool...one can only take so much....LOL

Rosie's Whimsy said...

I had to come out of Christmas hiding place to say Congrats on your 100th post! Isn't it funny how fast it comes :-)

I sure hope you and your family have the Best Christmas ever...........Rosie

bj said...

Oh, dear...just the thought of a giveaway from your beautiful country sends me into a fit!! Did you ever see "Quigly Down Under", with TOM SELLECK? *sigh, double sigh* If I win, any way you might gather him up and put him in the package?????Haha...
Congratulations on your 100th post.
hugs, bj

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

Hi Amanda,
I am soooo sorry you were feeling under the weather! Glad you are feeling better now...

Congrats on your 100th post!! I am so glad I found you. I love visiting here! I would love to be entered into your drawing!
Penny

Jan said...

Helloooo there Amanda!!! Congratulations on your 100th post! The time just flies by doesn't it!!! I woulda stopped by even if you weren't having a giveaway...but so happy you are anyway! *lol*
Glad to hear you're feeling better! Sit by the pool and enjoy the sun! Oh..love the pics of Paris Fifi! She's such a cutie!
Love,
Jan

Rose of Sharon said...

Oh Amanda, you are the one who is so considerate! I just love getting your sunny and warm comments! You are a great blogger friend and I am happy to know you! I hope you get to feel 100% back to normal. Congratulations on your 100th post!

Have a merry Christmas!:0) Sharon

Anonymous said...

You can count me in! Thanks Amanda.

Kate

Terri Steffes said...

H'llo! Thanks for letting me know about your give away! And, congrats on the 100th post!

I appreciated your sweet comments on my home... we like it too!

black eyed susans kitchen said...

Amanda, Woo hooo! I'm throwing virtual confetti around to celebrate your 100th post.Congratulations. Glad to hear that you are feeling better. Big hug. Susan

Felicia said...

Very cute doggy! Congratulations on your 100th post and hope you feel better soon :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Amanda,
Sorry you have been sick but Congratulations on your 100th post and please enter me into your giveaway.
Paris Fifi is so cute, her and Miss Coco Chenille would have so much fun playing together.
:) Merry Christmas, Bren

Tracy said...

Happy 100, sweet Amanda! Looking forward to 100's more! I love stopping by here as often as I can a visit you here at your happy, pretty place. Your are so generous to do a giveaway! Count me in on the fun! :o) So sorry you've been under the weather, but so glad you're on the mend and able to enjoy these last crazy days before Christmas! Be taking good care. Wish I was there to join you & Ffi poolside...It's freezing here...bbbrrr...Happy Days & Hugs :o)

S said...

Hello Amanda,

Congratulations on your 100th post!

Your little dog looks too cute! We have two little Jack Russel pups...too cute!

I would love to entry your draw.

Siobhan xo

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

Hi Amanda, I'm getting my haircut today too! Paris Fifi is too cute on her floatie. Maxie always trys to drink the water as he's swimming around and then there's lots of doggy burping!

Congratulations on your 100th Post! Woo-hoo! Here's to many more!

Sorry you were so sick and I'm glad you're all better now!

xoxo,
Manuela

Karen H. said...

Good Morning Amanda,
I'm just dropping by to let you know that I have posted about your Giveaway on my post for today. I have also Tagged you for a Christmas Hoopla. I hope you have time to do it. Stop by and check it out when you can. Hope you are still feeling better. Take care my friend and have a great Wednesday. May God Bless You and Yours.

Love & Hugs,
Karen H.

Mary said...

Hi Amanda! So sorry to hear you weren't feeling well -- being sick is bad enough, but at this time of year...! Love the pictures of little Paris Fifi! Thanks for inviting me to your giveaway, and congratulations on your 100th post! Mine is coming up, too, so stop by on Dec. 22.

Have a wonderful Christmas!
xoxo,
Mary

the tattered nest said...

Hi, congrats on your 100th!! it does go by fast...glad to hear you are feeling better! no fun being sick over the holiday...Have a Merry Christmas!

Naturegirl said...

G'DAY my pecious Princess and sweet Amanda!!
WOO HOO!! 100th post! Yes the time does fly and with all those posting so-o-o-o- many wonderful friends I can attest to that!
I am so happy to have met you Amanda
and wish you lots of fun and creativity in your many more posts to come!

I tuly appreciate your good wishes for my recovery from my latest mishap..I am interested in your story..I'll email you.
hugs hop along Ng xoxo

Karen said...

Amanda - glad your feeling better. No fun to be sick at this time of year, well at anytime really.

Those pics of Paris Fifi are precious. She looks like queen who is enjoying herself. Looks like Ms Cami could fit on that floater with her :)

Hugs - karen

kari and kijsa said...

Congratulations on 100! Fabulous everyone! Have a blessed day, and good luck at the stores!

Merry Christmas,
kari & kijsa

randi said...

I just love the picture of Fifi floating around the pool! How spoiled is this girl? ;)

I am glad you made it to 100. You blog is fun to visit and I am enjoying getting to "know" you better!

Just curious---Is the frangiapani tree in the last post the same as a plumeria tree? I remember those trees from Hawaii and I just love them. The flowers are so beautiful and fragrant.

Cape Cod Washashore said...

Hello Amanda! Congratulations on yout 100th post!!! I would love to enter your giveaway - thank you! =)

Your doggie is wayyyyy too cute in the pool! That photo made my day! =)

Anonymous said...

Congrats. on 100....I would love to enter your giveaway...

I read you often...glad you feel better !!!

Merry Christmas,
Kathy :)
jokaj@comcast.net

Cherry Hill Cottage~ said...

Hi Amanda!! You sweet thing! Thanks for the invite! Congratulations on your 100th post...;- ) ((hugs))

Mary said...

Congratulations on your 100th post. I passed mine a while back and also had a giveaway. It's a great way to celebrate.

This is my first visit here. I found my way from Karen's Place. Now I'm off to explore the rest of your posts.

Blessings,
Mary

Back Through Time said...

Congrats to you on your 100th post! I love giveaways so count me in!!
Merry Christms,
Michelle

Susie said...

Hi Amanda!
Congratulations on 100 posts! So sorry to hear you've been feeling bad. Loved seeing Fifi in the pool..too cute!
xo

bj said...

This little dog is sooo cute!
I will put a notice of your giveaway on my blog today.
Hope you are still feeling better.
hugs to you,
bj

CIELO said...

Hi Amanda... so sorry to hear about the stomach flu issue... I'm glad you are feeling better now. Congratulations on your 100th post... wow, it seems is a lot of posting, but really time goes by so clickly...

Please add me to your give away list... and my the Lord continue to bless you and yours.

Enjoy the Season.

Cielo

ohiofarmgirl said...

Well, congrats to you....100th post is awesome.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and concerns with us as we all travel this journey....I have enjoyed your Christmas pics too.
Hope your hair cut turns out well...go to my blog and read about my hair disaster...not fun!!! Merry Christmas to you, Dianntha

Anonymous said...

Thanks Amanda for having this give-away how fun!
xo
Mary
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Susie Q said...

Happy 100th dear Amanda!!!

I love your pictures today! They just made me feel so happy!

I am glad you are feeling better!

Hugs,
Sue

Dena said...

Hi Amanda,

Congrats on 100 posts!!! I'm sorry to hear you were not feeling well but so glad to know you are better now :) Love your little doggie, what a cutie in the pool!

Hugs,
Dena

Anonymous said...

ooooh forgot to mention you inspired me to add a pic of my little Daisy after seeing your sweet little Precious Princess pics! Stop by when you catch a moment!
xo
Mary
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Sweet Remembrance said...

Congrats on your 100th post!
Yahoo for you...
Priscilla

PAT said...

Congratulations on your 100th post!

Hope you're feeling much much better, now!

Pat

betty R.~Simply Southern said...

happy 100th!!! count me in please..
thanks for the wonderful post,i like your site...
merry christmas!

Anonymous said...

Hi Amanda,
Just wanted to congratulate you on your 100th post. What a milestone. I remember how nervous you were when you first started blogging. Your blog has been most enjoyable to read. Please don't put me in the giveaway I really want to just send my best wishes to you.
love from
your friend Maria.

FarmHouse Style said...

Oh, sweetie, I am sorry you have been sick... I am glad you are feeling better now.

When I saw the pictures of Miss Paris and knew you were having a give away, for a moment I thought you were going to offer up her majesty as the prize:) LOL!! Poor Paris Fifi would miss her watery throne!

Take care of yourself.

Love ya,
Rhonda

Linda said...

Hi Amanda,Congratulations on your 100th post. Please include me in your giveaway. Glad you are feeling better and Pari Fifi is a darling water baby. Take care...Linda

S said...

Hi Amanda,

I hope you went out and bought those royal biscuits today...they are getting hard to find in the shops at the moment.

Enjoy making and eating them! lol

Siobhan xo

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

I know it is too late for the giveaway, but I just want to tell you that Precious Princess looks too cute on her raft!!!!! LOL!!!

xo
Becky