tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post6355382184183057947..comments2024-03-24T12:25:03.858-04:00Comments on Not Another Romance Blog: "A Midwest Girl’s Christmas in Africa":X-mas Guest Post and Giveaway with Margaret MalloryRitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02204042949680975830noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-43998831827294373902010-12-22T17:23:44.801-05:002010-12-22T17:23:44.801-05:00i still miss my grandma's house. we used to ha...i still miss my grandma's house. we used to have all our christmas celebrations there except last year, because my grandma was hospitalized we had to do it in my aunt's house which was near the hospital.<br /><br />+2 'Like' Margaret Mallory on Facebook <br />+2 'Like' The 'Not Another Romance Blog' Blog on Facebook <br />+2 Comment on the Author Preview <br /><br />aldayrcs@gmail.comasor yadlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05057803189564568772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-83627936467364600532010-12-20T13:30:48.663-05:002010-12-20T13:30:48.663-05:00Lovely story, Dot. :)
Thanks for stopping by, Cher...Lovely story, Dot. :)<br />Thanks for stopping by, Cheryl.<br /><br />MargaretMargaret Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03678907309648867417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-13419494230425762042010-12-20T10:58:07.640-05:002010-12-20T10:58:07.640-05:00Growing up with 4 sisters meant we didn't have...Growing up with 4 sisters meant we didn't have much money , in fact we were probably poor but never felt that way. All of our extended family got together on Christmas Eve and exchanged gifts. They were never expensive gifts; mittens, candy, trinket toys but alwasys a doll from my maiden aunt. For kids who got nothing all year long this was a glorious windfall.<br />follower +5<br />salvagin@verizon.netDot S.(ladeetdareads.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10576320146150592449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-61253263226617303692010-12-16T16:24:59.481-05:002010-12-16T16:24:59.481-05:00What an adventure! Cheryl SmithWhat an adventure! Cheryl SmithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-78629544605555174372010-12-16T14:45:55.494-05:002010-12-16T14:45:55.494-05:00Funny thing about those glasses...I HATED them at ...Funny thing about those glasses...I HATED them at the time. Of course, I blamed my mother, who helped me pick them out when my eyes were dilated. And now, all these years later, I have glasses that are almost exactly the same that my (very cool) daughter helped me pick out. ;)Margaret Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03678907309648867417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-80139274154467034232010-12-16T08:27:01.930-05:002010-12-16T08:27:01.930-05:00I love your photos! The glasses are great. I had v...I love your photos! The glasses are great. I had very similar feelings at age 18, when I moved cross-country for college. I was counting down the days until Christmas Break... and when I returned, my (older) brother didn't annoy me at all! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing. What an interesting experience to have growing up.Kate Diamondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00987438202240646062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-81205798387187880382010-12-16T02:54:39.098-05:002010-12-16T02:54:39.098-05:00Sheree, that brings back happy memories! We someti...Sheree, that brings back happy memories! We sometimes did that with another family. While our parents did their thing, we kids watched scary movies I didn't get to watch at home. We did the pj dance at midnight, too. :)Margaret Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03678907309648867417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-25709563930507601492010-12-16T01:47:22.273-05:002010-12-16T01:47:22.273-05:00When I was young, New Year's Eve was the night...When I was young, New Year's Eve was the night my parents would let us kids stay up until after midnight. We'd jump around and dance in our pajamas while horns blared and fireworks went off outside. Then we'd go to bed.<br /><br />ironss[at]gmail.com<br />+2 'Like' Margaret Mallory on Facebook (S G-S Tieh)<br />+2 'Like' The 'Not Another Romance Blog' Blog on Facebook (S G-S Tieh)<br />+2 Comment on the Author Preview<br />+5 FollowerShereehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205244523389110839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-36353167505602031822010-12-15T20:52:19.794-05:002010-12-15T20:52:19.794-05:00Thanks, Laura. Someday I would like to write a YA ...Thanks, Laura. Someday I would like to write a YA book about it...but I'm content spending time with my handsome Highlander heroes for now. ;)Margaret Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03678907309648867417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-75346863749001774852010-12-15T20:37:24.859-05:002010-12-15T20:37:24.859-05:00This is seriously cool. When can we expect your m...This is seriously cool. When can we expect your memoirs?<br /><br />Laura ConnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-26200057761514227252010-12-15T17:38:51.058-05:002010-12-15T17:38:51.058-05:00Wynter, what fabulous family trips you had!
Debby...Wynter, what fabulous family trips you had!<br /><br />Debby, I love the idea of the huge family gathering you have. What a great tradition.Margaret Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03678907309648867417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-21838999099840962802010-12-15T16:09:03.683-05:002010-12-15T16:09:03.683-05:00Hi Margaret, you were a real trooper and made the ...Hi Margaret, you were a real trooper and made the most of a difficult situation. <br />In answer to the question, my family has a tradition that's been kept since my great-grandparents settled on Pike's Hill back in 1913. We get together on Christmas Eve and have a huge potluck dinner with turkey or ham and all the trimmings. We then have a gift exchange and spend a lot of time visiting and catching up. I have some really nice childhood memories of these parties.<br />By the way, I'll post this on Facebook for you, that is if I can figure out how. Have a very Merry Christmas. Debby Lee<br />email is sanddlee[at]aol[dot]comDebby Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10803946967534915248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-89373246076939952322010-12-15T14:01:55.490-05:002010-12-15T14:01:55.490-05:00What an adventure that must have been! We spent mo...What an adventure that must have been! We spent most holiday vacations skiing in Vermont. Summers were when we had our big family adventures - Italy, France and the UK one summer, Scandinavia another.<br /><br />+4 - tweeted<br />+5 - followed on FBWynterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13611293420659353094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-855435388854605072010-12-15T13:22:04.097-05:002010-12-15T13:22:04.097-05:00Thanks for stopping by & sharing your Christma...Thanks for stopping by & sharing your Christmas stories! Lavada, I've heard South Africa is beautiful.Margaret Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03678907309648867417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-73171817801877382662010-12-15T12:57:52.831-05:002010-12-15T12:57:52.831-05:00Though we never realize it at the time, a bad situ...Though we never realize it at the time, a bad situation could end up turning into a good one! So happy that it ended up working out for you! As a child I would sleep by the tree and wait for Santa. Somehow I never managed to catch him in the act. My sister and I would also be allowed to open one present from a family member on Christmas Eve. It was so much fun trying to figure out which gift would be the one to open. This Christmas will be difficult as it is the first one spent without her. Thankfully we have our special memories and each other to guide us through.<br /><br />+2 NARB FB Fan<br />+2 commented on author preview<br />+5 already a follower<br /><br />cbandy10(at)hotmail(dot)comElena Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00034030849453783732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-6460232613421927842010-12-15T12:49:18.136-05:002010-12-15T12:49:18.136-05:00I had no idea you'd lived in Africa. We visit...I had no idea you'd lived in Africa. We visited South Africa a few years ago and found it beautiful. I have all you books so don't enter me in the contest. Just wanted to comment to say Merry Christmas and thanks for a great blog. <br /><br />LavadaLavada Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05054179204827425087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-75563918397228970272010-12-15T12:47:32.658-05:002010-12-15T12:47:32.658-05:00I'm glad you enjoyed the post, Johanna. Frankl...I'm glad you enjoyed the post, Johanna. Frankly, it was a little hard to write because it's so personal. <br /><br />I've always been a big reader, but I'm having trouble remembering what I read while we were overseas. I had a lot of homework--and I didn't have a parent hovering over me to make sure I did it. ;)<br /><br />I love historical novels, mainstream as well as romance. I also like mysteries, detective stories, and old spy novels.Margaret Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03678907309648867417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-19583626672477441132010-12-15T12:44:05.248-05:002010-12-15T12:44:05.248-05:00While living in England, I was about 5 or 6 when w...While living in England, I was about 5 or 6 when we went on a huge family trip to the Lake District, and while I cant remember all of the details I remember having fun with my little brother and all the Aunts, Uncles, and Grandparents that went along too. It was just a great family time :)<br />Cath<br />cbcowley@gmail.com<br />+5 Become a Follower/ Be a Follower<br />+2 Comment on the Author Preview <br />+2 'Like' The 'Not Another Romance Blog' Blog on Facebook <br />total = 9<br />Thanks for the chanceBook Chatter Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393725854362507447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155779105962796229.post-36916398204137940602010-12-15T12:25:55.025-05:002010-12-15T12:25:55.025-05:00I loved your post! I enjoyed reading about you gro...I loved your post! I enjoyed reading about you growing up and your unusual Christmas's in Africa. Mine were typical but wonderful. I would like to know what you were reading as a child growing up and what are some of your favs now? Thanks for sharing with us!<br /><br />evjochum[AT]aol[DOT]com<br /><br />+2 like Margarett on FB<br />+2 like NARB Blog on FB<br />+2 left commet on author preview<br />+5 followerJohanna R Jochumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163503051698410332noreply@blogger.com