tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post1808495893636622753..comments2024-02-26T00:38:41.733-05:00Comments on Jollett Etc.: A to Z April Challenge: Z is for ZZZZZZZWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-58485926462717849332018-07-02T19:31:39.997-04:002018-07-02T19:31:39.997-04:00I love how the antique "sleep tight" typ...I love how the antique "sleep tight" type bed was modernized without losing its charm! What wonderful places to catch a few Zzzzs!JEN Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11223454346963493011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-38585771416257262062018-05-12T07:10:15.433-04:002018-05-12T07:10:15.433-04:00Wendy, a belated comment to,say how much I have en...Wendy, a belated comment to,say how much I have enjoyed your A-Z posts, and I admired your imaginative choice of topic. Probably my favourite post was the one on Quilts - they have always fascinated me and I have my mother to thank for introducing me to patchwork and making the hand stitched hexagons into,cushion covers, throws etc. Congratulations on finishing the marathon challenge. ScotSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412874349376253984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-14072541176563778142018-05-01T07:50:37.801-04:002018-05-01T07:50:37.801-04:00And I learned a lot about the geography of England...And I learned a lot about the geography of England. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-18174707778622323132018-05-01T07:50:01.252-04:002018-05-01T07:50:01.252-04:00See - it's a natural progression we go through...See - it's a natural progression we go through in life: crib, twin, double, queen, king!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-1037991050904817052018-05-01T07:48:31.541-04:002018-05-01T07:48:31.541-04:00If you want a story of a stuffed Zebra, you have t...If you want a story of a stuffed Zebra, you have to talk to my daughter Zoe. Seriously - she had one as a kid. It even got a wrist ID tag when she took it to the hospital with her to get her tonsils out.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-74653772802119126302018-05-01T07:47:22.863-04:002018-05-01T07:47:22.863-04:00I come from a sentimental family, so I too think I...I come from a sentimental family, so I too think I inherited some lovely pieces.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-55427634678264580292018-05-01T07:46:10.516-04:002018-05-01T07:46:10.516-04:00I sure hope so!I sure hope so!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-9626876027344791532018-05-01T07:45:46.317-04:002018-05-01T07:45:46.317-04:00Really - I guess if people didn't have central...Really - I guess if people didn't have central heat, a double bed made it easy to huddle up and stay warm. HA. Thanks for stopping by.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-23588024251307608202018-05-01T03:06:41.381-04:002018-05-01T03:06:41.381-04:00Well done Wendy on completing the A-Z again. I'...Well done Wendy on completing the A-Z again. I've enjoyed your posts and learned a lot about household heirlooms that I would not have considered before.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-5540019857143727142018-04-30T22:33:52.907-04:002018-04-30T22:33:52.907-04:00Oh I love the headboards! When Rick and I got marr...Oh I love the headboards! When Rick and I got married, we inherited a full bed and like you, then moved to a queen and finally are in a king. As you said, the king makes it much harder to let someone know they are snoring, although thankfully they are snoring from a little further away. The quilts on the beds are beautiful as well. Michelle Ganus Taggarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18238452675846882700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-34366399417182403482018-04-30T19:47:48.549-04:002018-04-30T19:47:48.549-04:00You really do have a full alphabet of family heirl...You really do have a full alphabet of family heirlooms! Good use of Z, no favorite stuffed Zebra? LOL I've loved (and been jealous) of all your beautiful heirlooms. Laura Mattinglyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00522056774465727386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-81816527485327374992018-04-30T18:42:00.939-04:002018-04-30T18:42:00.939-04:00Good job! I enjoyed reading your A-Z posts and thi...Good job! I enjoyed reading your A-Z posts and thinking about our little family "treasures." You have some lovely ones! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-54960129704357919102018-04-30T16:33:46.704-04:002018-04-30T16:33:46.704-04:00Congratulations for completing the A to Z and for ...Congratulations for completing the A to Z and for documenting your heirlooms. I am sure the objects will be much more appreciated now you have shared the stories.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221525914576115398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-30861096938630242372018-04-30T15:54:17.816-04:002018-04-30T15:54:17.816-04:00You made it!! Congratulations...
My brother and h...You made it!! Congratulations...<br /><br />My brother and his wife had a GORGEOUS antique bed in their guest room. My late husband and my current husband and I have spent many an uncomfortable night in them. Wonder how our parents/grandparents/etc did it...LOL<br /><br />Donna B. McNicol|Author and Traveler<br /><a href="http://dbmcnicol.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">A to Z Flash Fiction Stories</a> | <a href="http://ourprimeyears.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">A to Z of Goldendoodles</a>Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-19572829571955552942018-04-30T13:51:50.987-04:002018-04-30T13:51:50.987-04:00I guess the double bed is good for making sure gue...I guess the double bed is good for making sure guests don't stay too long. HA HAWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-10695027015551456072018-04-30T13:50:34.464-04:002018-04-30T13:50:34.464-04:00Same here - but I LOVE a king bed except it is har...Same here - but I LOVE a king bed except it is harder to punch the hubster when his snoring gets TOO annoying.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-87202410984665260382018-04-30T13:49:07.593-04:002018-04-30T13:49:07.593-04:00Oh those recreations are hilarious. You should do ...Oh those recreations are hilarious. You should do it! Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-53883292321766964192018-04-30T13:24:01.237-04:002018-04-30T13:24:01.237-04:00Those were the best of times! Now we have a queen,...Those were the best of times! Now we have a queen, even in the RV!<br />You know how people recreate old photos - imagine recreating one of us all in the bed, the girls are all in the 40's now hahaha!<br />Wendy I'm glad you twisted my arm... Thanks for following!Dianne Nolinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797088253825763863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-15878531978627386912018-04-30T12:23:17.433-04:002018-04-30T12:23:17.433-04:00Love the beds! We have two full sized guest beds ...Love the beds! We have two full sized guest beds and you're right, they only work for one person or kids. Now go get some ZZZZ!Debi Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409492643470603926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-80286039712968234482018-04-30T12:19:49.797-04:002018-04-30T12:19:49.797-04:00We had a full bed when we were first married; good...We had a full bed when we were first married; good thing we were crazy in love since it was a tight fit, LOL. Now the queen is very comfortable and the kings, when in a hotel, seem just a bit too spacious. I do like your beds you featured here :)<br /><br />Very well done to finish A/Z! Get your well deserved rest!<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-30899613090639639472018-04-30T12:12:07.619-04:002018-04-30T12:12:07.619-04:00We made the switch about 40 years ago. Now a doubl...We made the switch about 40 years ago. Now a double feels more like a twin to me.<br />Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-19064262634833831932018-04-30T12:10:57.187-04:002018-04-30T12:10:57.187-04:00Aw Carol, thank-you. I appreciate your support.Aw Carol, thank-you. I appreciate your support.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-44982877466835337892018-04-30T12:10:29.375-04:002018-04-30T12:10:29.375-04:00Oh you're so kind. Thanks for hanging with me ...Oh you're so kind. Thanks for hanging with me which makes me wonder why YOU haven't been A-Z-ing it lately.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-71274799268591744822018-04-30T12:09:39.257-04:002018-04-30T12:09:39.257-04:00Morning snuggles are great but whew that's a l...Morning snuggles are great but whew that's a lot of loving in a double bed!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-10344491328375636452018-04-30T11:52:19.075-04:002018-04-30T11:52:19.075-04:00It was a happy day for us when we traded in our do...It was a happy day for us when we traded in our double bed for a queen size several years ago. So much space! I enjoyed reading about your antiques this month and congrats on your choice for Z.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.com