tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post113607393418717388..comments2023-05-07T00:56:03.075-05:00Comments on Pieces from my scrapbag..: Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17677133672404343036noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-1136299825043362202006-01-03T08:50:00.000-06:002006-01-03T08:50:00.000-06:00Congratulations on getting out of the rat race! I...Congratulations on getting out of the rat race! It seems that once you start volunteering etc., you get in deeper and deeper and folks take advantage of your giving spirit until they squeeze you dry and you have to quit altogether. Hope you enjoy your lifestyle, I know the recipients of your quilts will!Susan Tidwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508914812621410413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-1136218447806398552006-01-02T10:14:00.000-06:002006-01-02T10:14:00.000-06:00May I offer a very belated "CHEERS TO YOU, FINN!"Y...May I offer a very belated "CHEERS TO YOU, FINN!"<BR/><BR/>You're an extraordinary woman...and I celebrate you!Darciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174123533089213020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-1136162995395201962006-01-01T18:49:00.000-06:002006-01-01T18:49:00.000-06:00Hear, Hear, Finn! I'm letting the rats have the r...Hear, Hear, Finn! I'm letting the rats have the race, too. Still have a few commitments for 2006, but by June I should be free and clear and back to playing on my own time!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02203003378048833682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-1136140376533221622006-01-01T12:32:00.000-06:002006-01-01T12:32:00.000-06:00Finn, I know what you mean. Like Laurie, I moved ...Finn, I know what you mean. Like Laurie, I moved (7 years ago) and stepped out of the volunteer mode. After a year, I went back to it, because I missed it. Two years later, I stepped out again because it was too much. I've so many other things to do, that I WANT to do that I stopped. Of course, in our little community, there were many people unhappy with me. So I kept away from them too. Now I volunteer when I want in the way that I want...usually by quilting for a cause. Finn, keep doing what you want because for me it is certainly uplifting and inspiring to see your accomplishments! Happy new year!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16276598913041251101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-1136102225776219212006-01-01T01:57:00.000-06:002006-01-01T01:57:00.000-06:00Good for you, Finn. Your life sounds pretty alrigh...Good for you, Finn. Your life sounds pretty alright to me and we wouldn't want you any other way. Here's to enjoying yourself and making happy quilts. Cheers.Tonya Ricuccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10778059489713831067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-1136083953400072452005-12-31T20:52:00.000-06:002005-12-31T20:52:00.000-06:00Hear, Hear! I agree! I just quilt to make myself...Hear, Hear! I agree! I just quilt to make myself happy! <BR/><BR/>Happy New Year Finn!Quilts And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043640520513261597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-1136083377414443272005-12-31T20:42:00.000-06:002005-12-31T20:42:00.000-06:00Finn,What a refreshing outlook on life. When we m...Finn,<BR/>What a refreshing outlook on life. When we moved to KS, 4 years ago yesterday, I left behind all the volunteerism I had done. Soccer mom for 2 teams for 5 years in a row, Parish Council for 3 years, Religion Teacher, Room Mother, Party Planner etc. It was the BEST thing about moving. NO MORE mamking others happy. So, I hear ya. Making quilts because I want to, and not because I have to or for show is the BEST! So far I've been lucky...all of my quilts have been accepted graciously and with lots of love and gratitude!<BR/>Hugs<BR/>LaurieLauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647445887140085913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-1136075989950340892005-12-31T18:39:00.000-06:002005-12-31T18:39:00.000-06:00opps that should be beautiful. I guess I should r...opps that should be beautiful. I guess I should read and check my spelling.dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14648984294507789296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-1136075926480752672005-12-31T18:38:00.000-06:002005-12-31T18:38:00.000-06:00Finn, your quilts are beatiful. We are all differ...Finn, your quilts are beatiful. We are all different therefore out quilts will be different. I enjoy checking you blog daily to see what the next pleasant surprise will be. Keep up the good work and know that your quilts are used and loved. What good is a quilt if it isn't used. Ask the Valvetine (hope this is spelled right) Rabbit.dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14648984294507789296noreply@blogger.com