oksewglad

The best way to learn a language is to use it in conversation whether spoken or written. I admire anyone who tries to learn another language. I often marvel at my mother who grew up learning Swedish and at the age of 5 went to Kindergarten, learned English and brought it home to teach the rest of the family. Now if I just wouldn't make so many typos, it would help. QE, I must stay away from the "stotch".......

QuiltE

Oh no ... not all Canucks speak French!
When I went to school we didn't have it offered until Grade 9. And you didn't have to take it.
I did take it all 5 years, but at that time, it was very minimal what you picked up ... and very little conversational too.
Now the kids can start right in Kindergarten ... and can even do French Immersion where more is taught in French than English. Those students certainly become bilingual. And I envy them for being so fortunate. Of course, not all take it that way ... I think all get it in Elementary School now, not sure when that becomes a mandatory. I know they have to take only one year of French in High School, to be eligible for University. Of course, many will take it all the way thru.

I still have some French ... though because of lack of use, it's dwindling. I can read some French, and have some conversational. A few years ago I was a Tour Director on a Highway Coach with a Quebecois driver ... he practiced his English and I practiced my French. And it was amazing how much came back to me in that week ... and had me yearning to become inundated and develop my skills! At the end, I remember him sayin "you come with me on tour for two weeks, and you'll be speaking French!". Well maybe not quite so easily ... but I was surprised how much I had improved in just that one week. It didn't happen ... no more good French drivers to work with.

And yes ....... I have five years of Latin ... oh so useful!! ha! Although I did enjoy it!

oksewglad

The last 2 then I can post 1-15! Think the squirrel is going to hibernate for a while. Bright hopes of finding nuts somewhere. And A Squirrel's Eye View--he's going nutty "Which way do I go which way do I go?"[ATTACH=CONFIG]316926[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]316927[/ATTACH]

dublb

Oh he's cute! Lovely colors also! Your Squirrel's Eye lined up perfectly!

QuiltE

OKSGlad ... Squirrelly is so cute and adorable chasing those nuts amidst all those oak leaves!! You do such a great job at putting your own spin on these!

janRN

Very cute blocks-love those squirrels. Great blocks.

QuiltingNinaSue

Love the squirrels and acorn fabric and nice job on the blocks. Makes me remember the cartoon of the wife yelling to her husband, "Come quick, dear, the squirrels are taking your Father up the tree!" Implying, of course, his Father was nuts and the squirrels were storing him for the winter. It is what our high school speech teacher called a "shaggy dog" story; it hits you as funny, if you are in the right frame of mind to enjoy the story...and see the humor of it.

QuiltE

PRICELESS!!!!!!!!
I must remember this one and pull it out an appropriate time!!!

Termi

oksewglad, great job on both your blocks, I love that little squirrel and all the colors surrounding him!!!!

JeanieG

Awww we are going to miss that little fellow! Love that fabric!