It's time for September's Spread the Love-and time to thank all you wonderful commenters who make the Blind Pig a better place to visit. When I first started this blog-I wondered if I could manage it-actually I still do. Those feelings led to the choice of my name-Blind Pig & The Acorn. (you can read about it here)
I find I'm not very "swift" as The Deer Hunter would say. All these months of posting-I've kept my mantra in my head: "Even a blind pig can find an acorn every once in a while" meaning I can do this! But I never realized until today-you guys that comment-you are the ACORNS I'm finding. Each comment you leave just adds to the worth of the blog. Your comments truly add richness.
So I'm sending a great big Thank You to all the September acorns!
Susan, Miss Cindy, Brit, Dana, Amy, Teresa, Paula, Leslie, Jennifer in OR, Renna, Trisha Too, Noble Pig, Osagebluff Quilter, Egghead, Writer Lady, Meredith, Jessica, Beckynsc, Threecollie, Joan, Granny Sue, Valarie Lea, Christina, Debbie, Kathleen, Cathy, Farm Chick Paula, City Mouse Country House, Razor Family Farms, GA Farm Woman, Dejoni, Mary, Farmchick, TwoSquareMeals, Applie, Julie at Elisharose, Julie O'Neil, Kari & Kijsa, Paul, Carolyn A., Marlene, The Joy of Christina, The Texican, Pam, Shirley, Mark Salinas, Sarah RSM, Carletta, The Fishing Guy, Marci, Louise, Dee from Tennessee, Madge, Nicole, Lisa, Sandy Carlson, Jan, Petra Michelle, wkf, Miz Fit, Queen Of Planet Hotflash, Yolanda, Linda H, Mary-Life In A Cordwood Cabin, Darla, Matthew Burns, Kristi, Dwayne Jenkins, TenZen, Janet, The Tile Lady, Em, Stacey Roth, Mary Anne D, Lori, Chris, Helen G, Marie, Rhonda, Sarah, Tricia, Denise Levenick, Teresa Atkinson, Yvonne, and Diane-Crafty Passions.
For September's giveaway-a crocheted spider and web-handmade by Granny. (these are also available in my Blind Pig & The Acorn Etsy shop)
The winner is...
Becky of Twisted Fencepost Ms. Halloween herself!! Becky has been having the neatest posts related to this time of year-at the moment she's even having one where you can do some writing yourself-so check it out!
Since I had my epiphany (commenters=acorns) I've decided I should celebrate the whole month of October-since it is the month for acorns.
On each Friday in October-I'm having a giveaway. To enter all you have to do is leave me a comment that week on any post. Thats it! Just comment. The giveaways will be on Oct. 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and the 31st.
I hope you'll tell your friends about the giveaways, tell your neighbors, and shout it from your roof tops-well that could be dangerous-so just shout it from your car window as you drive down the road. That should work in getting me and you some attention!
Thanks again to all the Acorns (commenters)! Most Acorns have a great site of their own-so please click on a name and go for a visit-I know you'll be glad you did.
Tipper
p.s. Don't forget to comment-the first Acorn Giveaway is only 2 days away!
Well, I just have to comment and let you know today I made the best biscuits thanks to you. Now my husband says he would like me to learn how to make gravy!!!
(after 31 years you'd think he would give up -but yet he finally got his biscuits!)
Thanks again
vickie
Posted by: vickie | October 04, 2010 at 04:26 PM
I tell you that Granny is good! All the things you've shown that she has made makes me want to see more. Go Granny!
Love the flowers on those curtains too! xxoo
Posted by: Carolyn A. | October 08, 2008 at 07:09 PM
Such a nice thing to do! Thanks!
Posted by: threecollie | October 06, 2008 at 05:06 AM
What a cute little treat! Love the spider web!
Posted by: Janera | October 05, 2008 at 08:07 PM
Love these!!
Posted by: cathy | October 04, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Congrat to Becky ~ one of my favorite blogs ~ found through Blind Pig and the Acorn ~ another of my favorites!
Never doubt your skill on this site. It's wonderful and one of my all time favorites. Glad I can be one of your acorns!
Happy Fall!
Posted by: Paula | October 03, 2008 at 10:40 AM
That is a cute little spider web. Congrats to Becky, the Halloween queen.
Posted by: Egghead | October 03, 2008 at 12:57 AM
Neat web!
I feel nuttier already....
Posted by: Granny Sue | October 02, 2008 at 10:41 PM
My crochet skills aren't quite good enough to make that but I do love it. Congratulations to Becky! blessings, marlene
Posted by: Marlene | October 02, 2008 at 09:58 PM
Isn't there a saying about acorns and winters? Something like an unusual abundance of acorns is a sign of a very rough winter. How is the acorn crop looking this year in your neck of the woods?
Posted by: Leslie | October 02, 2008 at 08:40 PM
Congratulations, Becky! Very cute decoration. What's in the background of the bowl? I thought for a moment they were Christmas decorations, but maybe some fall things? Enlighten me! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Jennifer in OR | October 02, 2008 at 08:10 PM
Wow! So many giveaways! Can't wait to see what fabulous things you offer up! Granny's web is super cute!
Posted by: Christina | October 02, 2008 at 07:36 PM
Tipper! I love being considered an acorn! I've always loved your blog name, and though I knew it was a common quote, wasn't sure why you had chosen it! I love your decision that we are acorns, your readers! But, you are hardly a Blind Pig! You are so talented in all you do!
Posted by: The Tile Lady-Marie | October 02, 2008 at 04:35 PM
Thanks for the Blog Love Tipper, I appreciate you :o)
Posted by: Queen of planet Hotflash | October 02, 2008 at 01:31 PM
Tipper,
That's very clever to equate commentors with acorns, that is exactly what we are. My granny used to always says, "Every old bling hog finds an acorn every once in awhile".
I love the spider web thingy, its be perfect for a table decoration or to put over a bowl of trick or treat candy!
I love your blog. Also, Love Love Love the music that plays while i read your witty observations.
Matthew
Posted by: Matthew Burns | October 02, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Congratulations Becky!
That is such a cute spider web!
Posted by: Valarie Lea | October 02, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Congratulations, Becky!!! We are all very jealous, you can be sure!
Thank you for the linky love!
Blessings!
Lacy
Posted by: RazorFamilyFarms.com | October 02, 2008 at 08:47 AM
Nice post as always! Thanks for the mention! :)
Posted by: M | October 02, 2008 at 08:36 AM
Well, how about you - a surprise giveaway! (Congrats, Becky!) I'm telling you, I really enjoy stopping by your blog every day - it's just like visiting with a friend who lives just down the road. I guess it'd be what we call "back door neighbors."
Thanks for all the great stories and memories that you share with us.
Posted by: TennZen | October 02, 2008 at 08:35 AM
Tipper: I'm surprised that you would put yourself down that way. You have such a great site and are always articulate. Congrats to Becky and she also has a fun site. Keep all the great posts coming.
Posted by: Fishing Guy | October 02, 2008 at 08:29 AM
Just a note to let you know how much I enjoy your site. My son came by the other day and I showed him your site and then we just sat and listened to the music for awhile. That was so nice. By the way could you tell me how you pronounce "Appalachian", I say it one way and my son says it another. Granny does great work, I love the spider/web. Terry
Posted by: Terry | October 01, 2008 at 11:45 PM
Congratulations to Becky on winning the giveaway. I know she will love it.
Love the photo of the acorns. We don't see them much around here anymore. We used to play with them when we were kids.
I left a comment on your hay post. That brought back a lot of memories.
Blessings,
Mary
Posted by: Mary | October 01, 2008 at 11:41 PM
I've always been a little nutty. : )
Posted by: Julie at Elisharose | October 01, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Becky is a lucky lady to win that spiderweb. I love it!
Posted by: Lisa | October 01, 2008 at 09:24 PM
I've been called a lot of things, though never an acorn. So cute...so true!
Posted by: Debbie | October 01, 2008 at 08:34 PM
I always look forward to the list of blogs and commenters! Congrats to Becky!
Posted by: City Mouse/Country House | October 01, 2008 at 07:06 PM
Oh, WOW! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
I just love it!
Granny will have to send me that pattern, too.
From one of your many little acorns!
Posted by: Becky | October 01, 2008 at 07:04 PM
So glad that you are gaining in confidence! Your blog is great :) I always find a new tidbit when I stop by, and it's usually fun too!
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | October 01, 2008 at 07:02 PM
And I am so envious as I love Halloween!
Posted by: noble pig | October 01, 2008 at 06:56 PM
I'm so happy for Becky. I'm sure the second she sees/saw this, she will be screaming, jumping up and down and doing a happy dance. It couldn't have gone to a more perfect person!
You are SO nice, and every Friday! You're going to worn out!
Posted by: Louise | October 01, 2008 at 05:57 PM
Your blog is always a joy to read. I love learning about your part of the country and then thinking back on the similarities with my own and then thinking what makes your place unique. It's a wonderful experience--a rich blessing.
Posted by: SandyCarlson | October 01, 2008 at 05:39 PM
What a cute spider web!! Granny did good.
I wish I had the time and energy to do things like that.
Posted by: Dejoni | October 01, 2008 at 04:53 PM