This is Mo's Real Story:
When I was pregnant with my daughter we decided to name her Maureen after me. However, her middle name is Rose after my husband's favorite Johnny Cash Song "Give my love to Rose". We call my daughter Rose or Rosie. So when I told my husband the exciting news that I would be hosting Tea Pot Tuesday and I needed his and Rosie's help picking out a tea pot and story, they suggested this one. I also wanted to make it easy knowing that it is a holiday week and most of us Woman will be doing the preparing and cooking! My love and regards to the Mothermark.... Can't wait for your return!
Tea Party Story:
Today we are taking a trip to Grand Ole Opry! Johnny Cash came back to pay us ladies a visit at our tea party! He loves a party! He is personally singing for us our favorite Johnny Cash Song: Give my Love to Rose:
I found him by the railroad track this morning
I could see that he was nearly dead
I knelt down beside him and I listened
Just to hear the words the dying fellow said
He said they let me out of prison down in Frisco
For ten long years I've paid for what I've done
I was trying to get back to Louisiana
To see my Rose and get to know my son
Chorus:
Give my love to Rose please won't you mister
Take her all my money, tell her to buy some pretty clothes
Tell my boy his daddy's so proud of him
And don't forget to give my love to Rose
Tell them I said thanks for waiting for me
Tell my boy to help his mom at home
Tell my Rose to try to find another
For it ain't right that she should live alone
Mister here's a bag with all my money
It won't last them long the way it goes
God bless you for finding me this morning
And don't forget to give my love to Rose
Chorus:
Give my love to Rose please won't you mister
Take her all my money, tell her to buy some pretty clothes
Tell my boy his daddy's so proud of him
And don't forget to give my love to Rose
If you want to come in the front door of the Grand Ole Opry tea party bring a card with any of the following: A rose (or your favorite flower), country song theme, Johnny Cash Theme, or a card for your daughter/mother. Additionally, I try to make all of my cards FUNctional, try to add that to the challenge!
Thanks for having me as our Host this week and I hope everyone as a VERY Happy THANKSGIVING! Gobble Gobble!
Date: Monday, November 23, 2009 GMT Views: 1378
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Registered: April 20, 2005 Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan Posts: 57568
Mon, Nov 23, 2009 @ 8:08 PM
Oh, that sure is mightee purty, Miss Maureen! Such a lovely teapot. I love roses, yer story, and I love yer country song. I'm so 'cited to be a-meetin' Mr. Johnny Cash, too! You're the best! I brung us some tea moonshine, iffin' yer interested.
Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Mon, Nov 23, 2009 @ 11:02 PM
Your teapot is spot on the for the real thing. Wonderful drawing here. Love it! TFS :0)
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Registered: July 1, 2007 Location: small town near montreal, quebec Posts: 26677
Tue, Nov 24, 2009 @ 3:13 AM
Everybody loves a rose! I love your take on your teapot. Very very sweet Maureen. Love how you added it to the teapot like this. I can't wait to see what this song inspires too, because I am listening to it right now. TFS
Registered: April 14, 2009 Location: in my own little PINK sparkly world Posts: 12150
Tue, Nov 24, 2009 @ 3:37 AM
Way to go Maureen, lovely card. Thx so much for hosting this week and coming up with a fun trip. I grew up on Johnny Cash as my mom actually met him yrs ago and "fell in love" so his music was always around. Glad he's coming back to sing for us at this lil shindig...Iffn y'all hear some catterwallin in the background, don't worry, it's just momma. she never could carry a tune but she sure liked to sing along....
Registered: February 1, 2005 Location: Temple, Tx Posts: 37720
Tue, Nov 24, 2009 @ 7:52 AM
Thanks for the great challenge, Maureen, and thanks for hosting today!! I just love the teapot you picked out and your card is lovely!!! I want to sit next to Charlene since she is bringing the tea moonshine...Whoohoo!!!!
Registered: June 15, 2004 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 14474
Tue, Nov 24, 2009 @ 8:20 AM
Thanks for hosting today especially during this busy week. Loved both stories. Your inspiration tea pot is beautiful and the resulting card is impressive!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Registered: April 15, 2008 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 25018
Tue, Nov 24, 2009 @ 9:36 AM
What a pretty teapot and card. What a pretty and sad song too. Thanks for hosting the challenge this week Sistah Mo. I must warn you... I'm feeling - well - ornery today! Mwahahahaha!
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