Lol Are you "out of your gourd" crazy?

Yes, I probably am. I went to a craft fair last December and there was a vendor there who made "gourdgeous" ornaments from gourds. Of course, I had to buy one for me and a couple as gifts. They were indeed gourdgeous.

I like that play on words. When I was a kid, we use to make maracas out of gourds. I've seen some painted very nicely too.

Good Morning! Or in my case, good night! :-) It's 1 AM here, always try to do the puzzle before trundling off to bed. Enjoy your day!

Good morning everyone. Loved both quotes this morning Aussie, don't know which one I liked best. Haven't been able to concentrate since Wednesday when we got the phone call that one of our nephews had killed himself. Just don't understand. He was so loved. His children are going to miss him as are the rest of the family. Tell your families and friends you love them and be safe.

I used to do that but it woke me up too much.

So sorry, darambo. It is always hard to understand when someone else thinks they can take no more of their life as it is (to them). Having tried to take my own life many years ago, I know how easy it is to convince ourselves we are too much of a burden to those who love us, and they would be relieved to be free of that burden. Please continuously assure his family that they are NOT responsible and there is no need for guilt. Even so, they will probably carry it for a long time. May God bless and comfort you all during this most difficult of times.

Darambo, what awful news about your nephew. How tragic that someone can be in so much despair that such a drastic step seems the only way to solve it. Our prayers to you and all your family at such a terrible loss. I know there are others on this web site who have gone through a loved one's tragic death such as his. My heartfelt prayers for each of you.

My dear darambo, I am so sorry to hear your news and I know there will be people on here praying for your situation. I will. It is hard to understand why people get to this point in their lives but it happens all the time. No less sad for you because of this. Consider yourself hugged and take care. Hugs.

Nlb, I have been there so know how you feel. Hugs.

Darambo I am so sorry to hear such awful news. You and your nephew's family will be in my prayers tonight.

Aussie, thankfully that was more than thirty years ago and I am loving life now. My nephew succeeded in committing suicide last year. Now I know how it feels from both sides.

Thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers. I just don't understand how a person could hurt their family like that. He must have been in more pain than I can understand to leave his children as much as he loved them. Anyways thank you for your kind thoughts.

Just catching up on comments and darambo, I am so sorry for your and your family. You must all still be reeling from the shock. Remember that God is holding your nephew close to His heart and that He has granted peace to that troubled soul.

According to the Missouri Botanical Garden...Squash are divided into two categories: tender or summer squash, and hard-skinned or winter squash.Gourds are defined as hard-shelled durable fruit grown principally for ornament, utensils and general interest.