Thank You

Margie: Edna and I were overwhelmed by all your comments and support. We thank you all.

Edna has gone to buy a new computer because she says a virus ate her motherlode or some such. All I did was sneeze on the dumb thing.

Anyway, I just want to add a few things about EC. First, customer service has never been a priority for them. They did away with comments being allowed on their blog then they took away the forum. Sounds like people who don't want to hear any negatives or even suggestions.

They forced folks to accept paid ads then tried to charge a fee if you didn't want them on your blog. This was handled as poorly as everything else they've ever done.

Mainly, we want to assure you all that we will be staying right here and we will continue to visit all of you. We look forward to your visits here. You all have wonderful blogs.

Please don't ask me to stop Edna from pestering you because she's too ornery and stubborn to listen to me.

Bye-bye Entrecard

Dear Entrecard visitors,

Some of you may have noticed that we haven't been dropping our EC card on you lately. It's with some regret that we announce today that we'll be leaving Entrecard in the very near future. This is due to a variety of issues, not the least of which is the excessive time needed to make the daily drops, as well as the computer viruses that both of us have gotten time and again from dropping on EC widgets. Although we've received some decent traffic, and have met some truly wonderful bloggers, it's just time for us to say goodbye to Entrecard.

We will keep our widget up until everyone's ads have run, and we will continue to advertise our blog until we run out of EC credits. After that, we will be taking our widget down and leaving the Entrecard system altogether.

Now, even though we won't be part of the Entrecard system anymore, that doesn't mean we'll stop visiting you! We will continue to make the rounds of our favorite blogs, because you are surely a talented bunch of people and we have so enjoyed reading your blogs every day. And we hope none of you become strangers, either. Margie and Edna would get awfully lonely without folks dropping by from time to time.

We'll leave the light on.

Love,
Jane (Margie) and Beth (Edna)

Top Droppers For July

Take a coffee break

A Simple Life

Mommy's Little Corner

Split Rock Ranch

AsTheCrackerheadCrumbles

Amy Lilley Designs

Hello Kitty Gifts

Comatized

Add Yours

Fun Friday

June's Top Droppers

Thank you to everyone who visited us in June!


The Journeys of Cactus Jack Splash


Coming Back To Life


Free Stuff In Las Vegas Baby


Chicago History Journal


The Screaming Me Me


Beethoven Midi


Things About Computer


Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice


Split Rock Ranch

Top Droppers For May

Thank you all for your drops on Margie and Edna.

Secondary Roads

Symphony of Love

Hello Kitty Gifts

On the Bricks

Everyday Living

Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice

Rebellious Arab Girl

Top Droppers For April

We wish to thank all our top Entrecard droppers for April. Thank you for all your support.

Silver Sachet

1 Blog & 2 Sides

Split Rock Ranch

New Dilemma

Everyday Living

A Grateful Heart

The Chicago History Journal

Real Liberal Christian Church & Christian Commons

Things About Computer

verITableLIFE

Let's all enjoy a little Pink Lemonade

It has been quite some time since we've handed out our Special Tea Award, and today we'd like to talk about a blogger who certainly deserves it. Not too long ago, Liz at the Pink Lemonade of Life blog bought ad space on our Entrecard widget. She had been trying to schedule her ad to run on a weekday, and she specifically did NOT want it to run on Sunday. We understood completely; we know that EC traffic is lower on the weekends, and if you're going to shell out the kind of EC credits it takes these days to advertise on our blog, we certainly want you to get your credit's worth. Finally, she managed to time her ad purchase so that she landed in our line-up on a Friday, and she was very happy. However, by the time her ad actually came due to run, issues beyond her control (i.e., trouble with the ad switchover in our widget not occurring in a timely manner) had pushed her ad to run on the exact day she didn't want: Sunday! We told her that we'd understand if she canceled her ad, and we certainly wouldn't hold it against her. But not only did she let that ad run on a Sunday, but she has since purchased another ad to run next week.

For her perseverance, good humor, and grace under fire, our friend Liz at the Pink Lemonade of Life blog is hereby awarded Margie and Edna's Special Tea Award. There are no rules associated with this award, and you do not have to pass it on to anyone. All you have to do is enjoy it, knowing that we hold you in the highest of esteem. Congrats!

Artisan Week: Heart's Desire

Margie: Edna, there's only one thing in this world that we have in common and that's a love of fine jewelry. None of that blue light special stuff for us.

I know I've found a blog you will love. It's called Heart's Desire. My stars, Edna, grab your checkbook. Even an old miser like you can't resist this fine jewelry.

This jewelry is unique, refined, and is not mass produced. I especially love this piece called "Ripples on the Floor of a Reflecting Pool". Order it for me, skinflint.

Margie: How do you like this blog, Edna?

Edna: Margie, if you want me to buy you something, you're going to have to be a whole lot nicer than that, you harpy.

You're right about this jewelry, though, it certainly is gorgeous and right up our alley. I think I like this piece the best, it would look lovely on my wrist.

Ametrine Twisted Treasure

Edna: I'll tell you what, Margie. You go ask the federal government for a bailout, and then we'll go on a shopping spree. We'll start here first. What do you think?

Margie: Edna, I think you're a nitwit. Just write that check.

Artisan Week: Steampunk Rings

Edna: I must confess, I love looking at and wearing interesting jewelry. And I am jealous of people who are talented enough to design and make their own jewelry. Today's artisan blog is one of those blogs that makes me very jealous indeed.

Steam Powered Rings has the most unique jewelry I've ever seen. The industrial-themed jewelry is so fascinating to me, and it's all remarkably beautiful. Before I came across their blog, I'd never seen anything like it. Some of my favorite pieces use clock gears, like the one below:

Edna: Margie, what do you think?

Margie: I think you'll be shocked when I tell you that I agree with every word you just said. I think this jewelry is incredible.

Edna: Well, color me speechless, folks! Catherinette must weave some magic into her jewelry, because you all know that Margie and I almost never agree on anything. I just knew that jewelry was something special.

Artisan Week: The Silver Sachet

Here at the Basement, we greatly admire those people with creativity and the talent to realize their creative dreams. And through Entrecard, we've been exposed to a great many artisans and the blogs that highlight their beautiful products. We'd like to spend this week talking about just a few of our favorite artisans and their creations.

Margie: Edna, let me tell you about this blog I happened upon. You see, it's called Silver Sachet so I went there looking for some nice sachet to put in my drawers. Lawsy me, it turns out to be a blog about jewelry.

Miriam has lovely silver jewelry and I think silver is most attractive. You know how Mama always said a nice piece of jewelry finishes a lady's outfit. She was right.

Miriam doesn't actually make this jewelry but she does select pieces that she thinks people will like. That saves time and money and we're too old to be out running from store to store. Let her go looking.

Anyway, Edna, I found this silver Unisex ring that you can buy me. It has a price you'll like too.

Sterling Silver Unisex 10MM Herringbone Band, $29.99

Margie: Edna, Unisex does mean one gentleman at a time. Right?

Edna: Margie, you are a shameless hussy and I'm not even going to dignify your last statement with a response. However, I do love silver jewelry, I always have, and you've picked a wonderful site to highlight today. But Margie, you'd better be nice to me or I won't buy you that ring for your birthday.

Have you met Miss Lidian?

The Virtual Dime Museum

Margie: Edna, I never lie so I must admit that I believe I've become a blog addict. I get up of a morning, make my coffee, and start reading blogs.

I love visiting other countries, looking at all the beautiful jewelry, and reading what's going on in other people's lives. One of my favorites is that blog by Lidian. I don't think that's her real name though. She probably uses an alias to stop people like you from snooping in her business.

Anyway, I love her Virtual Dime Museum. My word, those ads of hers take me back in time. You probably don't even know what a dime museum is since you lay abed all day. Lazy bones.

Edna: That is just like you, praising someone else and then insulting your own kin. How about this, Margie? If you're so keen on telling the truth, why don't you let our readers know just exactly how old you are. Go ahead, I'll wait.

Margie: Edna, I'll tell you my age when Hades freezes over. I much prefer reading at the lovely museum to talking to you. You're a nitwit.

Edna: I knew it folks, she'll never completely tell the truth. She's lying about me being a nitwit. Although I will give her this, I agree completely about that Miss Lidian and her blogs. She's a mighty entertaining blogger, and I just love going over to the Virtual Dime Museum. Her Kitchen Retro blog is wonderful, as well. You can tell she does her homework, and she comes up with some obscure, but still very interesting, topics.

Margie, I'll tell you the truth, I'm glad you decided to talk about Miss Lidian today. She truly is one of my favorite bloggers, and that's no lie.

Margie: That statement makes you only a half-wit, Edna. You know a good blog when I find one. I love obscure topics because you're so obscure.

Go to bed, Edna.

Kitchen Retro

Top Entrecard droppers for January!

Apparently, Saturday was Entrecard's official Top Droppers Day. But you know, we're old ladies and we do things on our own schedule. We'd still like to thank our top droppers for January; many thanks to everyone below for sticking by us during the last month! Go check out their blogs, they're good folks.

The Ad Master


First Door on the Left


The Half-Life of Linoleum


KidTech Guru


Marriage and Beyond


Photography by KML


Mr. Soleh's Outburst


Symphony of Love


verITableLife


the way I see it

Many thanks to our blogging friends!

Once again, we have had the great good fortune to be given several awards from some wonderful bloggers. We are just tickled to know that you all enjoy coming and visiting our blog.

Jodi from Jodi's Journey gave us the Lemonade Award. (Gosh, that's a cute award!)

We were given the Butterfly Award from both Rebecca at Cat Lovers Site and Alicia at Fashiona: Musings of a Stylish Girl.

April at My Life as a Mother and Single Parent gave us the Rock Star Award. (We think you rock too, dear.)

And last, but certainly not least, Julie at Cool Mom Guide gifted us with the Aloha Award.

We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts!

Thank you, EC droppers!

Margie and Edna would like to thank our top five Entrecard droppers for the month of October. Thank you very much, fellow bloggers!

Please take a moment to visit each of the blogs below, you'll be glad that you did.

The Ad Master

Kitchen Retro

Online Games

1 Blog & 2 Sides

30somethingandsearching

Entrecard: July Top Droppers

We would like to recognize and thank our top droppers from July. Thank you!



Sonnie's Porch

Life from the vantage point of an Assistant Vice President.



Regretful Morning

Ever wake up in a puddle of your own piss and vomit, not knowing where you are or how you got there? Or maybe rolled over one morning only to find a wildebeest laying next to you. Most of us love these stories and have a few to tell.



Untreatable's Blog

A inside perspective into living with a multitude of mental disorders from Depression to Borderline Personality Disorder to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to Generalized Anxiety Disorder.



Robin's Woods

Life out in the boonies, nostalgia. Also featuring original photography by Jennifer Robin. Be one of my top 10 Entrecard droppers and get featured in an RSS widget above the fold.



Photography by KML

Photography by KML features the fine art and stock images of photographer, Kathy Libby. KML specializes in Landscape and Nature photos. The stock photos include concepts, food, backgrounds, abstracts, sports, architecture, transportation, and people.



Amy Lillie Designs

A visual experience of my art, photography, jewelry, including gifted Etsy artists and many more as I cruise along....



Note: We thank the sewing mom for tagging us for her meme but we recently completed a quirks meme in June.

Thank you Lynne.

Margie and Edna Get An Award

We were honored to receive this award from Carols Personal Blog and we thank her for it.


"The "Arte y Pico" award was created and to be given to bloggers who inspire others with their creative energy and their talents, whether it be writing, artwork in all media's. When you receive this award it is considered a "special honor". Once you have received this award, you are to pass it on to at least 5 others."


Here are the 5 bloggers we are passing this award along to.


We love pretty pictures and Kathy Libby has beautiful landscape and nature photos.
KML Photography


We love everything that this blogger makes, especially her bags! Every time she displays her newest sewing project, it makes us want to learn how to sew. But for now, we'll just have to content ourselves with lusting after her sewing skills.
The Sewing Mom


I'm not a crafty type person but this blog makes me wish I was. It's very well-written and informative.
The Craft Therapy

This blogger performs a multitude of services, all so the rest of us don't have to. From getting a kitten to having scoliosis, she does it all. And she does so with such great humor and aplomb, it's always a treat to read about her experiences, even the not-so-great ones.
I Do Things


This blog provides a wonderful service to people and animals alike. Get the latest fitness news and see some animal videos. And her Entrecard card makes us laugh every time we see it.
Buddy's Fitness

Tag: You're It

Rich at Copywrite Ink got tagged to do 7 useless facts about himself then he tagged 12 great blogs to participate if they so chose. He chose us as one of his 12 and why wouldn't he? He loves the basement and Special Tea.

Anyway, we will offer the blogs we tag the option of participating or not. You are certainly under no obligation to do anything two little old ladies request. We hope you enjoy our little tag game.

Our 7 Useless Facts:

1. Margie: This is the most useless fact I have. I have a sister named Edna.

2. Edna: I was a paramour of Minnesota Fats for a time in my youth, and he taught me everything I know about playing pool. This is why the pool players down at Bailey’s turn and run when they see me coming.

3. Margie: I was the librarian for Jericho for more years than I care to mention. This is why I'm smarter than Edna.

4. Edna: As a girl, I spent a year in Paris, France. If you want more details about that, I understand there are quite a few in my FBI file.

5. Margie: I have a weakness for a handsome cowboy. Any handsome cowboy. Well, he doesn't have to be a cowboy.

6. Edna: The name “Edna” is of Hebrew origin and means “pleasure” or “delight”, which is certainly accurate since I’m such a pleasure to be around.

7. Margie: I have a dog named Arabelle. One of my gentlemen friends, Jonah Prowse, gave her to me.



Here are the blogs we'd like to tag:

Turnip Of Power


Pixelated Thoughts


NoFaceBerg


The Sewing Mom


On The Bricks