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May 14, 2019

Teapot Tuesday – Friendship, History and a Teapot

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My birthday week was filled with so much that it will be hard to share it all but today I wanted to share a highlight of the week and a lovely teapot that was gifted to me.

I have followed Dianna Keen’s blog – These Days of Mine – for quite sometime. I think I found her through another blogger and really liked her style and what she shares on her blog. If you remember from a previous Comments for a Cause she is a lover of the wild horses that roam the beach and sand dunes of the Carova area. One of my Comments for a Cause – Corolla Wild Horse Fund – was inspired by Dianna.

When Chris and I finally got organized to take a trip to the Outer Banks I messaged Dianna and let her know we were coming for my birthday trip. She graciously offered to take us to see the horses (more on that later this week) and we had a wonderful meet up with her and her husband, JR. We all kind of “clicked” which is a wonderful feeling.

Because Dianna is the sweet person that she is she made sure to bring me a birthday gift bag which included a calendar of her photographs of the wild horses (which I LOVE) and also a teapot.

Now this teapot is not just a “local attraction from her area” teapot. It is a teapot that shares a picture of a place that has a lot of history in her own family and that is what makes it so special to me. Bacon’s Castle has a lot of importance to her because her mother and her family lived in the castle in the 1920’s and 1930’s. To read some of her posts about her connection to this historical beauty make sure to click on the Bacon’s Castle tab on the right hand side of her blog (click here for a direct link).

A little bit of the history of the beautiful building is included on the back of the teapot. I currently have this lovely teapot in my kitchen and it makes me smile and think of my good blogging friend every time I see it.

I love that when folks see teapots they immediately think of me. I can not tell you how many times I get “tagged” on Facebook with pictures of teapot related items and I never get tired of it. Along with being the crazy cat lady I guess I am the crazy teapot lady as well.

Thanks for joining me today. Come back the rest of this week while I share some happy memories of our trip to the Outer Banks and some of the fabulous things we saw while we were vacationing. Remember to leave me a Comment for a Cause – for the Wounded Warrior Project.

The lovely Dianna and myself showing off my birthday presents. Photo credit : JR Keen
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  1. Dianna
    May 14, 2019 at 06:31 am

    Aw, what a sweet post! My Motor Man and I loved meeting you and your Mr. Diamond! It was a wonderful time. I’m so glad you had such a special birthday trip!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      May 14, 2019 at 06:39 am

      We both loved it as well. Thanks again so very much!

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  2. Darlene
    May 14, 2019 at 06:38 am

    I was so looking forward to this post and was not dissapointed. I knew it was a teapot but didn’t realize it was one with Bacon’s Castle on it. What a thoughtful gift from Dianna. So wonderful how blogging brings folks together. Look forward to more about your birthday week away.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      May 14, 2019 at 06:40 am

      Thank you so much, Darlene. We had such a wonderful time and I feel like we have been friends forever!

      Reply
  3. jena c. henry
    May 14, 2019 at 07:48 am

    Wonderful post that highlights what’s best about social media- the loving connections. Yep- gotta tag you- teapots, cats, corgis!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      May 15, 2019 at 08:12 pm

      Yes–social media is the way I have met some really amazing people – like YOU!

      Reply
  4. Mama's Empty Nest
    May 14, 2019 at 09:09 am

    Dianna is one of the sweetest people! We still haven’t met IRL but we are planning on it. I’m so glad you and your hubby got to spend some time with Dianna and Motor Man. I just wish my hubby and I could have joined you all. Wouldn’t that be fun?

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      May 15, 2019 at 08:07 pm

      She is definitely a sweetheart and Motor Man is equally kind! He was a great tour guide and we didn’t get stuck once!

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  5. Judie
    May 14, 2019 at 11:07 am

    What wonderful way to celebrate your birthday.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      May 15, 2019 at 08:06 pm

      Oh my goodness–it was THE best birthday ever.

      Reply
  6. Shirley Matthews Dunn
    May 14, 2019 at 05:23 pm

    Beth Ann, I am so happy you met Dianna and JR. Yes, they are a great couple. I have known Dianna for over 50 years, we were elementary school mates. So glad you had this time together. Love the picture of you two. Lovely ladies.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      May 15, 2019 at 08:05 pm

      Thanks, Shirley. We had such a great time and they are wonderful people and very generous with their time to take us around to see the horses. We had the best tour guides ever!

      Reply
  7. Jen
    May 14, 2019 at 07:25 pm

    I’ve had fun reading more about Bacon Castle. Also looking forward to learning more about the wild horses. I remember seeing the photos on your Instagram.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      May 15, 2019 at 08:04 pm

      Bacon Castle looks like a really great place to visit and the horse posts are coming!

      Reply
  8. reneewilliams7
    May 14, 2019 at 09:31 pm

    Dianna and JR are just wonderful people. What a lovely present—and so very special. It is perfect! So happy that you had the chance to meet them in person!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      May 15, 2019 at 08:02 pm

      We did have the perfect day and it was so fun to meet them finally. They are truly wonderful people.

      Reply
  9. Donna
    May 16, 2019 at 08:58 pm

    What a greatl adventure you had with another wonderful blogger. It is a great day when two equally sensitive bloggers with love for animals, humankind and the world in general get together for the first time! Loved your post, and look forward to many more. Dianna is a great Photographer especially of Corolla horses. Look forward to your second chapter!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      May 17, 2019 at 07:32 am

      WE did have a great adventure and it is so wonderful to meet people IRL that you admire on line. We do have a lot in common and that is what makes blogging so fun–meeting others with similar interests.

      Reply

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