And the winner is ....

Ooh it was so exciting hosting a give away - I think I will have to do that more often.

I wasn't sure how to select the winner and debated bits of paper but figured heck - I am in the technological age now.

So I googled random numbers and went with the first thing that came up.

And so here is the result (a screen shot as well! How techie!)

So the winner fo the $5 Pickleberrypop gift voucher is commenter number 11 and that was Shellyj who needs to watch out for an e mail coming soon.

Thank you so much everyone for playing along and I hope you enjoyed the blog hop. Those girls at IACW really rock.

Today we went for a walk along the beach which was lovely - though a little nippy at first. We decided, as we had never been there, to start from Boscombe Gardens. We walked through to Boscombe Pier and then along to Bournemouth Pier and back. My picture of the day is the unusual totem poles in Boscombe Gardens.

I have some new scrapping to share and it is another Austrian page - this time the Pilatushaus in Oberammergau, one of the very famous painted houses - and it was amazing. To think they are all paintings is incredible.

Today I am thankful for

• being almost pain free
• my hair cut
• finishing an unusual project - can't share it yet

 I couldn't resist this as the LOL cat today though

 

My one minute devotional is beautiful and reminded me of a kindness I experienced from a stranger one day in Tesco. There are some special people in the world.

 

Panda is a purebred cocker spaniel. She got her name because her black-and-white markings resemble those of the winsome bear. When my son took a job in Colorado, I inherited Panda. She has floppy ears that tend to get infections and a sensitive digestive system that calls for careful regulation of what she eats. She’s loyal and affectionate, but she’s a high-maintenance dog.

The pet store had a wide selection of books on the care of cocker spaniels. As I thumbed through one, then another, a young man came to the shelves and reached for a magazine. He grinned and said, “You have a cocker? I’ve had my Sandy since she was a puppy.” That’s all it took to get us talking. He had some great tips for Panda: Use an antibacterial wash for her ears and, “Too bad, but absolutely no table scraps.” He handed me a dog-care manual. “This is the book I’d recommend. It covers just about everything. Good luck!” He looked at his watch and quickened his step as he walked to the cashier.

Hmm, $16.95, I thought as I looked at the book. Expenses had been heavy that month, with a hefty vet bill for Panda. Oh well, I really do need this, I decided, and added it to the sack of dog food in my cart.

“So you’rethe lady,” the cashier said as she separated the book from my supplies. “The tall blond guy paid for this. He said to tell you it was a gift to help you take good care of your cocker!”

I looked around, but he’d gone. “Wow,” I said, “I didn’t even know him! How kind.”

She nodded, “Yeah, made your day, eh? Made my day, too. Here.” She scooped up several small bags of dog treats. “These are freebies.”

Thank You, Lord, for the joy of sweet surprises from the generous hearts of strangers.

—FAY ANGUS

	Monday	March 2012

Comments

[shellyj]

I am soooooo excited at being selected for your giveaway - thank you so much Karen. For someone who never even gets 1 number on the lottery this is a big deal.
Loved looking at all the other blogs and getting the inspiration from all the talented ladies.
Thanks again