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Are you enjoying June? It’s almost over! Isn’t it amazing how time flies? Talk about time, Kate’s engagement party is just around the corner. Isn’t it weird? It’s like she just met Jeffrey like yesterday, and now she’s about to get married to him. |
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Kate’s Engagement Party
Needless to say Kate’s really really excited about her engagement party. Jeffrey didn’t want to make it into a big deal, so they’re having a small gathering of friends and family for a Sunday picnic in the park. Kate’s parents won’t be able to make it from Iowa, so we’re going to be her family. Kate said that she’d like us to be there, “After all, you guys have been my family for a while now. I think that’s what happens when you start living away from your family–your immediate friends become your family,” said Kate, teary-eyed, “and you guys are not just my best friends, you’re my family too.” Isn’t that really sweet of her?I’m kinda nervous and excited to meet Jeffrey’s parents actually. I don’t really know why. I might moan and groan about how much Kate talks about Jeffrey and share her mushy lovey-dovey stuff but I’m really happy for her. And I can’t wait to tell you guys about the engagement picnic-party! You’re gonna have to definitely stay tuned for that. |
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Celebrate Your Marriage Day [Jun 28]
Talk about engagements and weddings, guess what happened the other morning? I really believe that mornings have power: they can fill you with the most wonderful thoughts or can shock you out of your senses. The other morning, I was just lazing around when the door-bell jarred me out of my stupor. Adrian was not home. I went to answer the call. The door ushered in Liz, with her eyes red and puffy. Without waiting for me to ask anything, Liz broke out into a monologue, fast but most evidently, furious. I wont go into the details of what she sputtered, I could not follow everything myself! But the root of her morning visit was that she had a fight with her husband David. Rachel went to a sleep over the night before and she was on her way to pick her up. I was quite disturbed by the turn of events and just when she was about to speak on the cause of it all, Mrs. Bradley walked in. She had exactly the calm that my room demanded. I left her to handle it. She heard Liz out and explained to her in a soft, soothing voice, the responsibility and restraint entangled in the bonds of marriage. She made a patient effort to tone down Liz’s temper and at the same time, made it a point that Liz understood what she was trying to say. After about half an hour of counseling, Liz was ready to get Rachel and head back home. Really, older people have an amazing influence when it comes to explaining things and putting things in perspective. Mrs. Bradley saved the day for me. |
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Tech Support Appreciation Day [Jun 30]
Have you checked out the new redesign of the newsletter section at 123Greetings? Doesn’t it look slick and cool? It’s all because of our designers and tech teams working together ya know. We’ve also done a couple of redesigns to the main 123Greetings website. If you haven’t seen it, click here to check it out. And don’t forget to send feedback to little ol’ me!Of course, our man Steve has been behind the scenes sweating his butt off making sure all the systems work. After all, he wants a better, stronger, faster ecard engine so we can all enjoy the benefits. He’s been pouring his energy into work because it didn’t work out with his long distance love. Remember the geek gal he met at the conference? If you didn’t catch the story, you can read it here. He’s been down about the break up. Steve and I have been keeping each other company. What can I say, misery likes company. But I told him that we can look for dates together–I don’t know what I was thinking when I said that. Knowing his luck with dates is worse than mine. I’m hoping the two of us having bad luck will cancel each other out and get good luck. I’m probably asking too much, aren’t I? Who knows, maybe we can both have girlfriends together… we’ll just have to wait and see. |
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Irina’s Going to Martha’s Vineyard
And guess who’s going steady right now? Miss Fashion Queen herself, Irina! She’s traveling with her beau to Martha’s Vineyard… on a yacht! Ya, of course she’s been showing off stuff to us–Kate and Irina is literally neck-to-neck competing each other and their significant others. Boy, women can get C-R-A-Z-Y!Apparently, her beau owns a beautiful yacht–he’s going to be taking her on it from the New York yacht club all the way to Martha’s Vineyard. “It’s supposed to be a pleasant trip,” Irina told us. I hope it’s a pleasant trip, I know now how she’s going to do, she’s never been on a boat! “We’re going there for the Fourth of July weekend,” said Irina, “We’re going to be living on the yacht and go to dinners and meet his friends on land. Isn’t that so cool?” Irina seemed to be drunk with glamor but something underneath me also say that she’s really into this guy. I haven’t met him yet, but from what I’ve been hearing, he seems to be pretty cool. Thinking of love and marriages makes me think of a Zen quote, (ya, closing time already folks!) Mark Twain, one of my favorite writers, wrote: “Love seems the swiftest, but it is the slowest of all growths. No man or woman really knows what perfect love is until they have been married a quarter of a century.” I hope my friends are happy with their significant others, and I’m sure Liz and David will be fine, after all, no love without a bit of drama, right? |
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Take care,
Bob
Editor, 123Greetings
FREE GREETINGS FOR THE PLANET
your message today is very inspiring. my sister has been married 36 years to her childhood sweetheart. They are still so much in love and still wildly attracted to each other. they make me believe that true love is really real.
well Bob have a great day
I find myself drawn to this newsletter. Not really sure why. It just hurts me when I read it. Unfortunatly, I don’t believe that it’s possible to really be loved.
Spelling error – Yacht
You spelt yacht wrong –
I LOVE YOUR NEWSLETTER , IT FEELS LIKE GETTING A LETTER FROM A FRIEND, IT IS REALAXING TO READ AND SOMETIMES SO FUNNY AND YET SO HEART FELT, GOOD JOB, BETTY
JUST GREAT
Hi bob what can you tell me about my X who had hit me and had have go out with other man. went i was still seeing my X. i still Love this woman. but i think she is no good to me.she has BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER. SHE HAS LOTS OF ANGER, SUCH AS VIOLENT TEMPER TANTRUMS. AND I HAVE BEED VERY GOOD TO THIS LADY. What can you tell me about this……..Thank You…..Tony
bob,i just turned 69 this april and i love reading everything u write it remind’s me of storie’s my mom use to tell me and i could listen over and over again,iam a widow so i enjoy them, it’s like being there, keep up the good work. avid listener annie thank’s.
Hi Bob
I am your fan from Hong Kong. The more I read your newsletter, the more I feel you are a friend of mine although I don’t really know you. What you write is very human and you have a sense of humour. I just separate from my husband and am looking for a new life too. Sometimes, your newsletter makes my day. Thank you very much!. I am sure you will find the right girlfriend soon. If not, enjoy your life being single for the time being. Remember, you have a lot of friends who make your life colorful.
Cheers
Jenny
Hi Bob!
I always enjoy your newletters and the Zen quotes.
However, I always thought it was “yacht” and you write “yatch”. Is that an Americanism for what’s “yacht” in ‘Queen’s English’?
Gita
Hi Bob,
Thank You for your newsletter.Is very nice. Except that ” Hey” is for horses…..there
are so many ways to starts a letter.Sorry to
tell you this, but I hate when somebody refer to me as ” Hey ”
Have a good day !
Cecilia
Good Job, Editor Bob. Progress! Jean Loggins
I enjoy reading your newsletters very much. Keep ’em coming.!
Just wanted to let you know that you guys misspelled “yacht.” The newsletter has it spelled “yatch.”
I’ve written a poem that may help others attract a “friend”:
I’M LOOKING FOR THAT CERTAIN LOOK
WHEN YOU NEEDN’T SPEAK A WORD
TO KNOW THAT FROM ACROSS THE ROOM
YOUR HEART IS BEING HEARD
I’M LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL ONE
TO SWEETLY HOLD MY HAND
THUS TELLING ME WITH A GENTLE SQUEEZE
THAT I AM “OH SO GRAND”
SO PLEASE DEAR GOD, IF YOU GRANT ME THIS
I PROMISE NOT TO ROAM
FOR EVEN IN A CROWDED ROOM
I SOMETIMES FEEL ALONE
BUT IF YOU WOULD TURN A HEART TO ME
THAT HE AND I COULD BLEND
I’D BE EVER SO VERY GRATEFUL
HAVING FOUND ME JUST ONE FRIEND
I have written many heartfelt poems, new baby, anniversary, birthday, sympathy. If you’re interested in my verbiage in your cards, let me know, maybe we could work out a deal.
Thanks, you have my e-mail address.
Peggy Kane
Did you mean “yacht” or yatch?
In the Martha’s boat trip. I think, yatch is probably spelled “yacht”…..Typo I’m sure with all that activity around you…….LOL
Good site!
i want to unsubscribe. thanks, shirley
Hi Editor Bob!
I love your stlye of writing! It’s very catchy and I can literally image every story! Keep it up and I’d luv to hear more from your carzy, wacky, funny, drama and etc. stories!
Bob What about a new side were we can build own cards you know start blank add pics an saying
I enjoy reading your newsletter.. its like following a soap opera .. you sure know alot of folks and everyones life is NOT boring …… like mine .. if I blogged everyday I would put you to sleep … I have some good stories.. I bartend.. so hear and see alot .. but not enough to keep many people interested I am sure …
enjoy summer.. I am going to try to …
Hi just wanted to tell you I enjoy you very interesting news letters. Keep sending them.
June
Bob, I like reading your newsletters, but would like to point out that yatch should be yacht, and Irina and Liz “is” should be “are”. Probably just an overlook, and don’t mean to be picky. Like I said, I enjoy reading your newsletters, so keep them coming. Thanks, Jean
YEH EveryBodies are gettin Married and I Have to be the FOOL for 10yrs. and keep wishing that he’d do the right thing BUT I believe I’m gonna die an OLD-MAID , I’m Just a Convience .
Read it for the first time. Greatly enjoyed it. Written in a personal and warm manner, reading was a pleasure.
Hello Bob. With ref.to your wedding info.
My wife (Olive) and I celebrated 65 years of happy marriage in May. Warm Regards, John
The reading was pleasure and full of fun
I live in montant,70 years young, going on 50.
All my friends are much younger than me,cowboy
still breaking horses and having fun and a small ranch. I have been receiving your letter for ever-enjoy reading the down to earth things you write about and a poem every now and then.
Kkeep up the good work and words that we all need to stay sane in this crazy world..
A reading friend ==Lew ward
I think the new design looks great. And the mushy cards have just the right amount of mush. Have fun at the engagement party.
This is the first newsletter I have received. I enjoyed it immensely. Thank you so very much.
Hi Bob, I look forward to your newsletter each week. I got a kick out of your recent cross country drive to your folks and all the happenings in your life and your friends. Don’t lose heart; there’s a gal out there for you-you’re young. I’m in my 60’s and I have to tell you I pick up from your writings that you respect older people and I appreciate that as yeah we’ve been there and perhaps have a little wisdom. Oh yes, and the new design is great.
LOVE YOUR NEWSLETTER I ENJOY HEARING FROM FROM ALL MY FRIENDS BY E MAIL AND CONSDER YOU A FRIEND TOO.IT IS VERY INTERESTING ,GOOD SUBJECTS. I LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING IT.ENJOY LIFE AND LIVE TO THE FULLNESS. THANKS SO MUCH .
Hi Bob: Every once in a while there’s a lapse in delivery of your newsletter. And after awhile I start to think – HEY, havn’t heard from Bob – I wonder what’s up with him and his gang. Glad to hear from you once again, it’s like hearing from cousins, and hope and pray all goes well with you all on your July 4 holiday. And may you all experience fireworks in your love lives.
Blessings and Bliss! – Bunny
I AM AN OLD READER OF YOURS, AND I’M BACK ON THE SCENE. LOVE VERY MUCH YOUR NEWSLETTERS,IT IS REALAXING TO READ AND SOMETIMES SO FUNNY AND YET SO HEART FELT, KEEP UP THE GOOD JOB!
ROSETTE
I am not much of a reader, but your newsletter is SO ROMANTIC! If life was as loving and caring as portrayed, we would all have smiles on our faces 24/7. Enjoy the engagement party! I am jealous about the yacht weekend:)
I am going to pass this on to a couple of my friends. Keep up the good work!
I love reading your newsletters and look forward to the weekly adventures with much anticipation. I must say, however, I got a good chuckle with this past edition as you refer to a yacht as a “yatch”. Perhaps that is the New York way of pronouncing this word that would describe the luxury form of water transporation, however, I think that spell check may be in need. haha
Have a most wonderful day and enjoy the east coast and the warmth that summer now does bring.
perhaps the word “HEY” means well from Bob!
I like to use the “HEY” word when i consider someone that is my buddy. I believe Bob considers all of us readers as his buddies!
right Bob the bud?
But again, that’s only my own opinion.
ps: thanks for the free ecards again, bob. I sent them to several special friends of mine, and one of your ecards has made them cry.
Hey Bob,
Didn’t know hey is for horses unless spelt hay!Anyway I think it’s cool jus like Hi!
The tech guys really did a great job on the page.It’s so user friendly, keep up the good work,guys and thanx for the free connectivity.It’s like a one stop page for all u need.
I sent a “I love you” card to my guy n he almost cried! Cool eh! Thanx once again for helping us say what we want to say in a nicer way!
As for u n Steve, I’m sure there’s somone better out there, waiting.So don’t give up hope,keep faith and most importantly be urself.It’ll hit u when u least know it!
Here’s something nice I read just for U n Steve,N’joy!
“The brightest future will always
Be based on a forgotten past;
You can’t go forward in life until
You let go of your past failures and heartaches!” Anonymous
Hello Bob,
this is the first time Igot your letter, I did like it.The cards were good,had sent them immediately to my daughters,as the suitable ocassion.Thanks,for the wonderful cards.Letters were were interesting.
Good wishes,
geeta.
You are doing an excellent job to keep everyone in touch with each other. Keep the same spirit.
God loves you.
A WORD OF THANKS TO BOB FOR FOR YOUR WARMFELT AND FRIENDLY NEWSLETTER! THANK YOU Peggy Kane 6/26/08 for sharing with us your heartfelt poem to help others attract/find a friend. I have found it to be very insightful and inspirational. May it motivate others to be a friend first in order to make friends! I read somewhere that (paraphrased) “WE ARE ALL EARTH ANGELS, WITH ONLY ONE WING, IT IS WHEN WE EMBRACE EACH OTHER IN FRIENDSHIP/LOVE ARE WE ABLE TO FLY”
Your newsletter is a storybook, very casual yet interesting. Lessons can be learned in one’s own perspective view. Thanks and keep it up Bob.
Hi Bob
I feel great when i receive letters from you and the ecards you send remind me special days which i forgot thanx for the beautiful ecards
I would very much like to use your site, & have done in the past, but it was to dangerous, is it virus free now?????
Hi Bob,
And thank you for your wonderful letters, I enjoy very much getting them.
I send e-cards to my sweet heart which is far away from me.
We love you,have a nice summer,
Betty
I to bob the editor Yes I* do enjoy your letters and comments on weddings and engagements. I think people are having more fun now then in the early years. It is very interesting and enlightening.
Dear Editor Bob,
I love your letters and I love hearing about your friends. I wish you were closer than NY I am excited about the engagement picnic. I have a grandson that you remind me of when I got the news letter with your image on it.You look to be about the same age or maybe a tad older. He is an account mgr. for a radio station in Florida. Which is connected to sales. He gets freebies to all kinds of concerts and doings pretty nice. He also is an artist.Keep the letters coming. Nancy
I just don´t know how your first newsletter found its way into my computer here in Argentina a few months ago, but I have been receiving all your newsletters since then and I do enjoy reading them!
here’s something else for U n Steve:
“When we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that’s present…we experience heaven on earth.”
-Sarah Breathnach
Hello Bob and 123Greetings Crews,
Thanks for your newsletter, your new newsletter looks nice but i still prefer old one.
Dear Bob & Steve, Sometimes when you want a life partner there is none, when you don’t want there are many. Be patient you both will find soon.
I belief love is not make us only happy, love also make us worry, sad, hurt, needs lots of sacrifice, patient and most import is respect each other.
Have a nice summer.
Regards,
Song
Hi, Editor Bob,
I just wanted you to know that I really enjoy your news letter.. You are very creative. I enjoy a giggle or two . Please keep up the hard work.. You are great at it . And thank you..
Sincerely,
Dee
Hi Bob,
I must say I love the new design, kudos to the Tech Support they did a great job. I like the idea that everyday is a day to celebrate and that you guys provide an ecard to support it, its so cool.Keep the fire burning and enjoy yourself on the party, picture this if your nervous meting Jeffrey’s parents, what do you think Kate feels?
Anyway relax and everything will play out so perfectly.
hi Bob,am really gratful for the good job your doing’and may you keep up your lovely spirit,your letters are so touchy and for me they are a must read! am equally sorry for the way your love ended,but take heart in the fact that,there is always a light at the end of the turnel,,your great and am positive you’ll soon meet your match,,,goodbye bob,
Hi Bob,i love your newsletter so much,keep up the good work,for me,they are funny, and i like the giggles n smiles you put on the faces of those reading your letters.More grease to your elbows Bob.
Hi Bob,
Sorry for Steve and you. When things are bad, there is only one way it can go, and that is things will turn better. You are a nice guy from what I can gather from your newsletters. You will find your match.
Wow You’re going to Iowa! cool .. my best friend is back there in Sioux City celebrating her birthday… And hearing about engagement brings back the tears of joy from June 7th My youngest daughter married her highschool sweetheart…. their dance at the reception is on YouTube.. Matt and Holly’s wedding. And they both had smiles and tears holding hands while they pledged their love to each other in their wedding vows. Kindest of all her new brother-in-law gave me a bouquet of red roses as the mother of the bride. It was fun to fly back to Seattle carrying the bouquet of red roses! Happy summer, Bob, and thanks for making each day more cheerful for all your friends everywhere! Wishing everybody a sunshine moment and a smile in your heart!! Nancy
I’ve tried to send your “free” e-cards on three occasions. Each time I’ve been told they were sent, but none of the intende recipients received them
My neighbours are married for half a century and they still enjoy everything together. Your match will come.