tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569553682756598512024-02-21T01:19:29.476-05:00Sweetcindylouwho?cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-47224491356703637212011-07-09T01:17:00.002-04:002011-07-09T01:25:08.888-04:00Someone's in the dog house<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGEitko2qRnYskCE6r76gg7Au1sIRh7GQW3FKy7OTpUbteASrMJDT0JKHbAfKghInRqPRTQ7MN6e5_P6Qu5O6sCVcfn0is-LAmDFQH67hVp5Gl8_7D3pbQ7eQxZa80_uwjyRxkMikvWnbf/s1600/DSCN6211.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGEitko2qRnYskCE6r76gg7Au1sIRh7GQW3FKy7OTpUbteASrMJDT0JKHbAfKghInRqPRTQ7MN6e5_P6Qu5O6sCVcfn0is-LAmDFQH67hVp5Gl8_7D3pbQ7eQxZa80_uwjyRxkMikvWnbf/s320/DSCN6211.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627218021950076818" border="0" /></a><br />He's my new welcome chicken! Id'nt he cute?<br /><br />I just couldn't resist when I saw him in the store -<br /><br />Well .... I remain on an emotional roller coaster ---unsure how to be or feel at most moments in most days ---- I think I am starting to rally then something comes along and kicks me in the knees.....so many things I could say right now but they won't be well placed words if I say them now.<br /><br />Betrayal is such an awful thing. I pray that I don't perpetrate that upon someone again. Some days I wonder if it will end - certainly it will and I hope and pray that I will have the good outcome that I am hopeful for.<br /><br />Enough blithering for tonight --- resolution to this pain, that's really all I want, I think....so I can move on!cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-34479792857088937022011-06-23T15:44:00.004-04:002011-06-23T15:59:21.132-04:00Some random thoughts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9GSloWt34zDzozIvFGFS2rNPn4D8VBY5cpwuHc5HEpQsKwfUcj92O4uykVJmWVuOSIheW1nxoiCFyUziCCVaqoFNuEXmLLmPOWo_agKtmmJhjV43zF_ofh7W-YgY8ANRM43B9IJSYmxhC/s1600/DSCN6125+%25281024x768%2529.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9GSloWt34zDzozIvFGFS2rNPn4D8VBY5cpwuHc5HEpQsKwfUcj92O4uykVJmWVuOSIheW1nxoiCFyUziCCVaqoFNuEXmLLmPOWo_agKtmmJhjV43zF_ofh7W-YgY8ANRM43B9IJSYmxhC/s320/DSCN6125+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621504312173342434" border="0" /></a>Here are a few images from my activities earlier this week ---I have been hand digging my veggie garden .... long story :)<br /><br />I was just gonna have a few tomatoes and cukes, so I decided to start seedlings this year because my budget is so much tighter. Lo and behold, I have a green thumb and have had success with starting seedlings...<br /><br />Had so many seedlings I had to keep digging....then I had more seedlings sprout and I hadn't even sowed my carrots, radishes & lettuce...yep - more digging.<br /><br />I am SO happy though, because I'm now gonna have peas, tomatoes, peppers, cukes and who knows what else!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixFRU_PkzxxR0qfXpXj9TfJdNMrkuAk9uhNBxTVKsjg1HHdxy_qUrvdNFxfkASBX2skcgeAjkkIvQmUvyPAtepIKpI_tULRkaeH7pEQL8oCelTVpX6nJ_gNbN78bUfUs3si4PgmQ-vrpPt/s1600/DSCN6126+%25281024x953%2529.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixFRU_PkzxxR0qfXpXj9TfJdNMrkuAk9uhNBxTVKsjg1HHdxy_qUrvdNFxfkASBX2skcgeAjkkIvQmUvyPAtepIKpI_tULRkaeH7pEQL8oCelTVpX6nJ_gNbN78bUfUs3si4PgmQ-vrpPt/s320/DSCN6126+%25281024x953%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621504310367840418" border="0" /></a>In the midst of my dig, dig, digging I have found bunches of ceramic shards, pieces of glass and a cool old padlock....along with these big a** rocks!<br /><br />The larger of the 2 took my daughter and I to lift out of the hole. The second one I flipped end over end to get out. Next was a trip to the store to grab some top soil -- those big a** rocks had displaced quite a lot of space ---took two 40 lb bags of top soil to fill in the space and it still wasn't quite even, which will be good for the watering bit.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_9HOOtJ_Pf25aM_Fqn3WQ-tXQ_TquO1Cai15KQkUIUgy1sXORnT9XdDPJn0VetFqmc1_4Kzzza_Fl2qYaGMYa0vW2L6KyWpctf3T5jVcMqT3jayxn71lhyphenhyphenmSmgatqeK4mJ5RX-EfWHlSP/s1600/DSCN6124+%2528768x1024%2529.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_9HOOtJ_Pf25aM_Fqn3WQ-tXQ_TquO1Cai15KQkUIUgy1sXORnT9XdDPJn0VetFqmc1_4Kzzza_Fl2qYaGMYa0vW2L6KyWpctf3T5jVcMqT3jayxn71lhyphenhyphenmSmgatqeK4mJ5RX-EfWHlSP/s320/DSCN6124+%2528768x1024%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621504305960747698" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgux3aixLpfzZkuc1j30r5DzNQ0TFH14SRftwArSXuC9afok7s21KZfJuXA4GJlE8bl8B9E0eYfiPKG86P5AudKmFM8SI45UiuFhPDkQEQ8uBvibctZjdK6-VvnR33NOqWVBK48Rtu9II75/s1600/DSCN6123+%2528768x1024%2529.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgux3aixLpfzZkuc1j30r5DzNQ0TFH14SRftwArSXuC9afok7s21KZfJuXA4GJlE8bl8B9E0eYfiPKG86P5AudKmFM8SI45UiuFhPDkQEQ8uBvibctZjdK6-VvnR33NOqWVBK48Rtu9II75/s320/DSCN6123+%2528768x1024%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621504300517957202" border="0" /></a>This pic is the 2 rocks. The other is the first, biggest one I pulled out.<br /><br />I wish I was better at placing pics on this blog thing....if anyone has advice ---please share!!!!cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-47849877401953431372011-06-10T12:47:00.003-04:002011-06-10T12:57:46.602-04:00Just a bit of catch-up<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNi8waiMJ7D0VaQ3R8T56rIageGEfS8WGfVYTyGpXlu5nYxjC5MdHMm7aFgMXx3A1DErtNFKQL6NUBNAKxxorNOxtolOV15aR80_Z29OQxsZcK6aDyC9GeDTRieLeoH8EICHPZTHMQ82Za/s1600/DSCN4429+%2528768x1024%2529.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNi8waiMJ7D0VaQ3R8T56rIageGEfS8WGfVYTyGpXlu5nYxjC5MdHMm7aFgMXx3A1DErtNFKQL6NUBNAKxxorNOxtolOV15aR80_Z29OQxsZcK6aDyC9GeDTRieLeoH8EICHPZTHMQ82Za/s320/DSCN4429+%2528768x1024%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616633863260613330" border="0" /></a><br />Hard to believe that it's been so long since blogging....man, am I over due...<br /><br />So much has happened, rolling one day into the next, and now I'm here....ambiguous I know, but perhaps I'll explain more in a future blog note.<br /><br />Right now I am psyched that I'm going to the city tonight to see a play with my pal, Nina --- opening night for the Kaleidescope Theatre Productions newest play, then opening night reception after the show! What fun!<br /><br />If I could just decide what to wear! I've been in the rut of shorts & a tank or Tshirt and that won't do! I am sure I'll decide on something.<br /><br />The pic is of one of my newer bracelets, on display at the Cuba Dairy Week Craft Fair --- would have done ok if it wasn't for the rain ---but, it was Dairy Week - there will be rain, just a given.<br /><br />Excited that I have health insurance again - trying out Savella, day #2, to see if it impacts my fibro. The paresthesias have been almost unbearable some days/nights --- makes it hard to sleep.<br /><br />What the heck - let's plop another pic on here.....what the heck...not working it seems....will wait for another post I guess...too much to do to fart around with it right now.cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-64924619591658579082011-02-13T14:27:00.006-05:002011-02-13T14:44:42.902-05:00Wonderful items still listed in my Etsy shop<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicpopStBkiAarS_EWwwawaDDtk6Vzy7BBVV7tILgAZp9zxf-nvvrZ4-MhoY6WAy2viyYvQQXAqSPO4_K9ywLo0dzv2FDKUXZ0tHLA6N6QXNJeHgZLl3Flelyb8HaI0XRVZDFHbHQvhxHRb/s1600/DSCN8900+%25281024x768%2529.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 273px; height: 205px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicpopStBkiAarS_EWwwawaDDtk6Vzy7BBVV7tILgAZp9zxf-nvvrZ4-MhoY6WAy2viyYvQQXAqSPO4_K9ywLo0dzv2FDKUXZ0tHLA6N6QXNJeHgZLl3Flelyb8HaI0XRVZDFHbHQvhxHRb/s320/DSCN8900+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573258412844428274" border="0" /></a>Gosh --- it's been way too long since I've been on here and updated my blog! I found out about tumblr. and it seems so much easier to use so it's tempting to migrate solely there ---<br />But I am going to stick it out here on Blogspot! And try to be more diligent about posting and keeping it interesting!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTMxnyGIVJJ1HI3ct3xGbX-kkT9he7j-o9yeI1iHElFJckyg1hPRm9RTmvSe3j0PfPcw5R06jWn38JzPV8u2VLM7eRCRZ8k5fVV2UlfhbVOeAfJ70lm_ugG5_A-y3hyphenhyphen49CCSBfEUxyQqw/s1600/DSCN8877+%2528768x1024%2529.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 107px; height: 143px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTMxnyGIVJJ1HI3ct3xGbX-kkT9he7j-o9yeI1iHElFJckyg1hPRm9RTmvSe3j0PfPcw5R06jWn38JzPV8u2VLM7eRCRZ8k5fVV2UlfhbVOeAfJ70lm_ugG5_A-y3hyphenhyphen49CCSBfEUxyQqw/s320/DSCN8877+%2528768x1024%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573258409676222050" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqIXTkUyHGtouzDdaax1H28JK928mbFepIsBCfQ6397sH0k4dVTIn_oNDY-Bll9IeY6HTGBztcij-wNDnrM6twkz0ofbANvx8WkTIjicoGTMz3yI22rQz-lk84eYVsaD7ymqVk4K2lFye-/s1600/DSCN8841+%25281024x768%2529.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 166px; height: 124px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqIXTkUyHGtouzDdaax1H28JK928mbFepIsBCfQ6397sH0k4dVTIn_oNDY-Bll9IeY6HTGBztcij-wNDnrM6twkz0ofbANvx8WkTIjicoGTMz3yI22rQz-lk84eYVsaD7ymqVk4K2lFye-/s320/DSCN8841+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573258407528793890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I really need some tutelage in making this look more pretty! <br /><br />My goal this week --- GET MORE VINTAGE POSTED ON ETSY!!!!! Yeah!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqIXTkUyHGtouzDdaax1H28JK928mbFepIsBCfQ6397sH0k4dVTIn_oNDY-Bll9IeY6HTGBztcij-wNDnrM6twkz0ofbANvx8WkTIjicoGTMz3yI22rQz-lk84eYVsaD7ymqVk4K2lFye-/s1600/DSCN8841+%25281024x768%2529.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-9933647907755789872011-01-27T15:43:00.003-05:002011-01-27T15:44:41.493-05:00gosh it has been over one year since posting on here...have since started a tumblr acct -== wondering if I should keep both of these....trying to do so many things right now....as long as I have access to my blog, I guess I'll pop in and out occasionally unless I decide to keep blogging instead ;)cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-43837534409830423502010-01-10T00:50:00.002-05:002010-01-10T00:54:59.046-05:00Greetings! A brief entry, but importantThis fabulous Vintage Market Team is just out-doing itself each day! They are all such a great group of folks. If you would like more info about them, enter the search tag "vmteam" and you will find everyone's tagged stuff. If you "convo" (send a message to) AntiquesGaloreGal she can give you all the info you might need about joining the team!<br /><br />In the meantime, take a minute to view the video...it is so cool - a listing of everyone's upcoming white sale items (search "vmteamwhitesale" for participating items).<br /><br />http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=a26992ece310d1d8ce3eb6&skin_id=1006cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-82908236183859300502010-01-02T10:14:00.003-05:002010-01-02T10:35:23.780-05:00The Vintage Market Team<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">I have been a member of the Vintage Market Team (vmteam tag) on Etsy for a few months and am a grateful member. This team is very encouraging and everyone supports each other nicely. As time is passing during my membership I am learning more from the others daily. Each one had been gracious and kind in responding to my questions, especially the ones that seem silly to me!<br /><br /><br /></span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vuOikxyjEy2aCwmJ3uvhDSsYKDhWlHtbSejnYmoZbyRRYKGnEqEefBTygxphYnWK-dI-8yRmbA44UTU7wziXsl2Frl9uiFi2IHmldm8LMNM8o5IxMk3vdFmgeqpglSH_NzLge7bfPECm/s1600-h/smaller+alum.trays+048.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vuOikxyjEy2aCwmJ3uvhDSsYKDhWlHtbSejnYmoZbyRRYKGnEqEefBTygxphYnWK-dI-8yRmbA44UTU7wziXsl2Frl9uiFi2IHmldm8LMNM8o5IxMk3vdFmgeqpglSH_NzLge7bfPECm/s320/smaller+alum.trays+048.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422163847522656082" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span></span></span>These 2 trays are parts of a lot purchase from an estate action I attended a couple of years ago. I had stored them away and forgot all about them.<br /><br />They are stunningly made and are in very good condition. I ended up with about 12 trays all together plus some other miscellaneous aluminum pieces. As I write this they are in an auction on Ebay. Should they not sell they will be placed in my Etsy vintage shop: <br />http://sweetcindylouwho.etsy.com.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTOaEemkDgcjmXe5rQyQlKaRl1mFk6EqIPKDLJgGxLNanqu7Yzp_9LaMXmfZt0ii8QTumOFETGaZS1hOgegrjKIROSAMkuG7D2k0WTLAe1HlyuybgeUIk5XZ7YJ-9xNa2po29sndlQ9st3/s1600-h/smaller+alum.trays+053.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTOaEemkDgcjmXe5rQyQlKaRl1mFk6EqIPKDLJgGxLNanqu7Yzp_9LaMXmfZt0ii8QTumOFETGaZS1hOgegrjKIROSAMkuG7D2k0WTLAe1HlyuybgeUIk5XZ7YJ-9xNa2po29sndlQ9st3/s320/smaller+alum.trays+053.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422163856272976994" border="0" /></a>Thanks for taking time to stop by my blog. I can hear the neighbors snow blower going so I better get moving too! Have a great day!<br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-86513490542167822672009-12-23T09:15:00.006-05:002009-12-23T09:47:18.933-05:00It's almost here!!!!<span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />I can't believe it is almost Christmas...just didn't seem it this year - was hard to get into the spirit, late to get the tree up </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;">and decorated little. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;">Perhaps it is because the autumn was sweeter than our summer in many respects and the holidays seem to be coming too early.<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGK2FUmwF4O7atv_2YAj5Q2uDefzauX4b4LseISme-nwfHoxN8TQbHjDfQI8HoMgQl0uuiJgKTA-pDXXIr6HspoBKOf6K4owLmUwt_MLkC9Zh2QSVcJH3ubmkLPNabR927N5NjUFqJVPWA/s1600-h/rainbows+003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 188px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGK2FUmwF4O7atv_2YAj5Q2uDefzauX4b4LseISme-nwfHoxN8TQbHjDfQI8HoMgQl0uuiJgKTA-pDXXIr6HspoBKOf6K4owLmUwt_MLkC9Zh2QSVcJH3ubmkLPNabR927N5NjUFqJVPWA/s320/rainbows+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418436593538881186" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;">As I gandered a view out the kitchen window this morning I noticed how prettily the ribbons of color were in one of these crystals I have hanging in the window. What caused me to notice at first was the rainbow on the floor. It has mostly been cloudy this morning but for a moment there was sunshine and a rainbow - Thank you Lord.<br /></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTnRvOV6wm10zIR-KFlrcBGPoruoEF0s3qXUuXrirg-vckFCN8x1pcgC7Gj4Jha2uTlO_RPINacD5Gj_bcRBqzUpMgnarLTiQ5EcoYvJKCFTCmIUHr0L1ulwQ8HqvDHCFL8b1b-6b2dfv/s1600-h/variety+002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 141px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTnRvOV6wm10zIR-KFlrcBGPoruoEF0s3qXUuXrirg-vckFCN8x1pcgC7Gj4Jha2uTlO_RPINacD5Gj_bcRBqzUpMgnarLTiQ5EcoYvJKCFTCmIUHr0L1ulwQ8HqvDHCFL8b1b-6b2dfv/s320/variety+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418436608919729570" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">This picture was taken yesterday morning - the sky was mostly clear and a few wispy clouds - the contrast of pine, snow and sky was lovely to behold.<br /><br />Today was another early day - up with Todd at 4 and he was out the door by 0445. Have been trying hard to stay awake, must have had a restless sleep. Working on some re-heated coffee and doing this. I finally got on Facebook for the first time in weeks. Heard from a friend from "back in </span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">the day" that I have lots of memories with. They finally responded after a note I sent a couple months ago and was great to hear from them.<br /><br /></span></span></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlTj91DTJfeAOwaRf1ZYyG_H7o0by3izQCooK8lyX2hirXuryT-Pe8TX3YYaBZKAeRjSuFPxr7L3ktRybnLvXBwLX1_Mddf6pJ6Wc38CbWtTBTnT1-fLkyjt4o9o4cLIuJ6Szz5j4TWpiw/s1600-h/variety+007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlTj91DTJfeAOwaRf1ZYyG_H7o0by3izQCooK8lyX2hirXuryT-Pe8TX3YYaBZKAeRjSuFPxr7L3ktRybnLvXBwLX1_Mddf6pJ6Wc38CbWtTBTnT1-fLkyjt4o9o4cLIuJ6Szz5j4TWpiw/s320/variety+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418436613353102466" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:100%;">It seems that I still have few followers. Now that I am getting established on Twitter, I need to do something about this lack of followers! People I have no clue who they are follow my tweets so surely a few might be interested in my blog???? :)<br /></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Here's a nice pic of our pretty little Christmas tree. It turned out nice even if it was late. Still needs icicles, though. It was fun going through the kids' decorations, especially the ones they have made over the years. Lots of memories. Todd was the only one that was truly excited about the tree. I was pleased but not crazily - you would have thought he was a kid and I got him the present he waited all year to get! :)</span></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIh12wI6V4lfpaAC01ewgDO1nytszW8g3bH3GusU_-9nFPuGx_kJ8LGDAivI5K1aEpeixrmJnrjhqzBJWYRKTz1CUpupsupJONmvpmUUgnf39mz5aKDNeZpRwXK65ZKJVQQstD_yr9tBew/s1600-h/rainbows+008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIh12wI6V4lfpaAC01ewgDO1nytszW8g3bH3GusU_-9nFPuGx_kJ8LGDAivI5K1aEpeixrmJnrjhqzBJWYRKTz1CUpupsupJONmvpmUUgnf39mz5aKDNeZpRwXK65ZKJVQQstD_yr9tBew/s320/rainbows+008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418436607424520498" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The sentiment on this sweet little angel I got from a friend has been hanging around for quite some time, however only just this week has God spoken to my heart about it's message.<br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">This season that I have been in with my health problems, not working, lack of inspiration many days, and such --- I am reminded that I am here but for His purpose and despite the difficulties He will provide and get me past it. I truly have believed that God has allowed all this to happen for a reason. In many respects much good has come from it. Really, in so many ways they would be too many to list - however, somedays I just don't acknowledge what He does in my life, for me and through m</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">e. This world can be such a distraction.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Have been doing some creating but don't seem particularly thrust in any particular directions. Still have trouble getting mobilized which hinders my creativity. Although, I did make this pretty bracelet this morning. It matches a necklace I made for a friend and I also made earrings - If sh</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">e doesn't want the additional accessories, I may just keep them myself!<br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7SUlcdI6PIMa6WOS6KCesd4H6nZSKK-I3mAyLymnYnKdafCvWLwxEouWXGs63uF5m_im3iMGGRD6ee7YTrO1F5JIrXV1J-g_0ZIBw48yMxnK133Kz-kYuzrwxYNAeeXtp52eohaA3By_W/s1600-h/variety+011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7SUlcdI6PIMa6WOS6KCesd4H6nZSKK-I3mAyLymnYnKdafCvWLwxEouWXGs63uF5m_im3iMGGRD6ee7YTrO1F5JIrXV1J-g_0ZIBw48yMxnK133Kz-kYuzrwxYNAeeXtp52eohaA3By_W/s320/variety+011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418442409539165138" border="0" /></a>So if I don't return soon....Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to anyone who views this! Be blessed and be a blessing.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><br /></span></span></span></span><br /><br /></div></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-2919014419376939562009-11-16T06:00:00.004-05:002009-11-16T06:28:39.078-05:00Oooooh, I have so much to learn :(<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I have so very much to learn about so many things. It could be discouraging if I let it be, rather, I need to see these things as opportunities. </span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Gratitude. An attitude of gratitude is much finer fare than pissin' and moanin'. So that camp shall I try to be in.</span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzRcbG9kgz4YSk5IIzMstVGYBHuBqRqY3XLrsbf4tOptHeNEsa5PS0Eerfwe49xGarlABug1JzNnhz0U-6UJT-mQ6LHtv7_jmIM7SQub1GdfObzDhII8dbg-2vHCvF5KXE11wr3uldfuGm/s1600/xmas+E%26E+012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzRcbG9kgz4YSk5IIzMstVGYBHuBqRqY3XLrsbf4tOptHeNEsa5PS0Eerfwe49xGarlABug1JzNnhz0U-6UJT-mQ6LHtv7_jmIM7SQub1GdfObzDhII8dbg-2vHCvF5KXE11wr3uldfuGm/s320/xmas+E%26E+012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404655534358722626" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Drove through the woods and over the river the other day (remember that day tweeps?) and took a few frosty morning pics. It was glorious out - and at numerous moments I thought, "How can </span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">f</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">olks believe there is no God?". As I started to drive out of the village I noticed how frosted it was everywhere - every little thing, even the telephone line wires.<br /></span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY94Fpfotj_lh48w80YwHk8-RpZn3mQsKrcdcYMloH-cVGQG279t0SJE2eAD0oqjKkmRaikZJqGEIJA_gTRyTmMyjE8U6XcGuykkVBIg0yxrv5GWKcpR-Jm6bM7OXNxjI7fwmOLQdcpyZy/s1600/frost+%26+ebay+005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY94Fpfotj_lh48w80YwHk8-RpZn3mQsKrcdcYMloH-cVGQG279t0SJE2eAD0oqjKkmRaikZJqGEIJA_gTRyTmMyjE8U6XcGuykkVBIg0yxrv5GWKcpR-Jm6bM7OXNxjI7fwmOLQdcpyZy/s320/frost+%26+ebay+005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404657351322336354" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhyphenhyphenD7Tw0E9W0fohZ-0gL_3C7PR4QzcKx3-xMvIJyKbi5AXVMeKCgce-pwXIXOqsJ522twsxhJnxzqqAy8vxm8gHqsMYHKxtwZMYFZZGd-xDI9c3tFJlb1_TIMcBqMlemEBiY2FqEJI4xh/s1600/frost+%26+ebay+020.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhyphenhyphenD7Tw0E9W0fohZ-0gL_3C7PR4QzcKx3-xMvIJyKbi5AXVMeKCgce-pwXIXOqsJ522twsxhJnxzqqAy8vxm8gHqsMYHKxtwZMYFZZGd-xDI9c3tFJlb1_TIMcBqMlemEBiY2FqEJI4xh/s320/frost+%26+ebay+020.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404657363322775138" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br /></span></span></span></span>The country side was beautiful. The picture with the silo is of the western side of the mountain - everything so gently and specifically flocked in frost.<br /><br /><br />As I kept driving I broke through the fogs and clouds and at the top of the hill the sky was a gorgeous blue, not a cloud in the sky nor frost on the bush. Then there was return into the valley on the other side of the mountain - distinct demarcation of the sky's moisture was evident as I plunged back into the clouds, mist then frostiness again. Such sites are often here in this beautiful rural county of Western NY.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOrrJTffv6GWFMpnqYTnIPffiahha_YDUxlWE4dypKbhCyFq3MWCIoqyX1UClZbyV0ZHWLkhp9QjS-HSkRaXCyTb7DYGDrr8Zhlvu3Bn6bWCEND_Jk1fIDSTf4NvyZuvwurhV2FF62_RkA/s1600/frost+%26+ebay+021.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOrrJTffv6GWFMpnqYTnIPffiahha_YDUxlWE4dypKbhCyFq3MWCIoqyX1UClZbyV0ZHWLkhp9QjS-HSkRaXCyTb7DYGDrr8Zhlvu3Bn6bWCEND_Jk1fIDSTf4NvyZuvwurhV2FF62_RkA/s320/frost+%26+ebay+021.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404657360406817698" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />OK, so I was on Twitter already this morning and yes, I am entering yet another giveaway! Hey, I won once. It was one of the first one's I entered. I love giving stuff away so I thought I would have one of my own and only one person entered! Easy to tabulate that one!<br /><br />The one I entered this morning is for BearPaw footwear - they have these really cozy looking fuzzy fleece lined boots that look so comfy ===*<br /><br />*I have entered on the blog: My Organized Chaos, by a gal who has twin girls and a 5 year old girl - boy I bet she has her hands full and if she has Organized Chaos, she is a heroine in my book!<br /><br />If you want to enter this giveaway - here's a link:<br /><br />http://tinyurl.com/yenbfc8<br /></div>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-20817489898490422432009-11-11T18:03:00.006-05:002009-11-12T07:33:47.223-05:00GIVEAWAY<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Ok, so no one has taken me up on my giveaway....no new entries...please tell your friends and have them come along. I already have my prize for the next giveaway and I need takers to give stuff away!!!<br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg90eRYi7uqjSYNsgmVAPP-Ea-wOt4pw9HAaVv6ozrkG3MGCj_S5K8Dju5C5IZeupp8rJFpIN2IWn1P2nw4qQo937xOF0sIMxJIKtwR3RfV4oh70vf785pbdp8OZjPVJyAGYd5gSAk4DQCo/s1600-h/etsy+pics+again+105.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg90eRYi7uqjSYNsgmVAPP-Ea-wOt4pw9HAaVv6ozrkG3MGCj_S5K8Dju5C5IZeupp8rJFpIN2IWn1P2nw4qQo937xOF0sIMxJIKtwR3RfV4oh70vf785pbdp8OZjPVJyAGYd5gSAk4DQCo/s320/etsy+pics+again+105.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402987288819818258" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">For my giveaway, if you choose to do all 6 elements, that gives you 10 entries for the opportunity to win this cute lampworked glass bead snowman bracelet. It is 7" long and handmade my yours truly :)<br /><br />It isn't that hard to enter, I only need one comment to tell me about what you did to enter. Contest is done at 6 p.m. on November 15 ---- not far away!</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The specific details for the contest/giveaway are on the blog entry following this one. I know you have to read thru my blog to get to the info, but #1 that is what I want is followers and #2 I am still on the low end of the learning curve about making creative blog posts...still learning how buttons work, etc...Thanks.</span></span><br /></div><img src="file:///C:/Users/SWEETC%7E1/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-3.jpg" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/Users/SWEETC%7E1/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-4.jpg" alt="" />cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-20337399330125392602009-11-09T16:39:00.009-05:002009-11-12T07:38:41.451-05:00The last couple of days....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEf88dIyYLV8sMHmqe3XVroC2xNVYd6NVUQyhsCi91Zfb4rTWYu2_zCquASGuTmfjajhahbOFVRP-YF70Z2htaxKcZQ1jk_SekKQiEA8KeCe5sxPoQ7IQzRl09tXNy_zTnuQRr69v9yoX/s1600-h/etsy+pics+again+103.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 487px; height: 365px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEf88dIyYLV8sMHmqe3XVroC2xNVYd6NVUQyhsCi91Zfb4rTWYu2_zCquASGuTmfjajhahbOFVRP-YF70Z2htaxKcZQ1jk_SekKQiEA8KeCe5sxPoQ7IQzRl09tXNy_zTnuQRr69v9yoX/s320/etsy+pics+again+103.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402257051373012882" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">See below for Giveaway details for this adorable snowman bracelet!!!</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />....have been very eventful...if you are interested in why, read on!<br /><br />I still haven't figured out how to format my blog well - I upload pics and can't get them like I want them, or the text to wrap like I want....grrrrr...so please bear with me (and if you have any advice --- please - give it!)<br /><br />I took this outside pic today after mowing -<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPrsBezIqkB2X1EcqCZBBGfPUR_XDMrPuywvKH_el0Bx_nGUZcx0Mni48n3fucXVMUXsHNYc_yVwNkWo8XCCmQn4hjmBWGtTCHVwdHBSKbXi-uAZIpZzB6JgaXtuYlf_TaSSvN23Vzd17f/s1600-h/concert+%26+outside+070.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPrsBezIqkB2X1EcqCZBBGfPUR_XDMrPuywvKH_el0Bx_nGUZcx0Mni48n3fucXVMUXsHNYc_yVwNkWo8XCCmQn4hjmBWGtTCHVwdHBSKbXi-uAZIpZzB6JgaXtuYlf_TaSSvN23Vzd17f/s320/concert+%26+outside+070.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402232304858705826" border="0" />This one was back by the woods --- </a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPrsBezIqkB2X1EcqCZBBGfPUR_XDMrPuywvKH_el0Bx_nGUZcx0Mni48n3fucXVMUXsHNYc_yVwNkWo8XCCmQn4hjmBWGtTCHVwdHBSKbXi-uAZIpZzB6JgaXtuYlf_TaSSvN23Vzd17f/s1600-h/concert+%26+outside+070.JPG">see now the text spontaneously changed color and is underlining! Is my blog posessed?</a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /></span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxiM62VG6_tZDX-qo6WGjcFmgEM09_E4ayjGvL2zSdOBBcd1qLP26GCXNqhvoG9i_HAdcC10_yO0FERwP0XUnFTaFj18dU3NiYryXfDcze1F4EFApJNoxE1udCpWO9ixOq0PNabv2sokxM/s1600-h/concert+%26+outside+003.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxiM62VG6_tZDX-qo6WGjcFmgEM09_E4ayjGvL2zSdOBBcd1qLP26GCXNqhvoG9i_HAdcC10_yO0FERwP0XUnFTaFj18dU3NiYryXfDcze1F4EFApJNoxE1udCpWO9ixOq0PNabv2sokxM/s320/concert+%26+outside+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402228452298548210" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">This picture is my daughter,Katy and I , at the VIP meet and greet at the concert last nite at Hamburg Weslyan Church. It was an awesome show and all the band folks were soooo friendly and genuine. We saw VOTA (the warm up band) - whom I had never heard of but they used to be known as Casting Pearls. They really rocked the place!!!! The lead singer, Bryan, reminded me of the '80's punk kinda guys. If you didn't see my Twitter note - VOTA has a free album down load with 9 great songs, some of which they played last nite - the link: http://411GOD.net log in and get some rockin' cool music!<br /></span></span></span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKA_9EAB4swNqc_UYCVfScXYW0cHQ8pz0Dn1tuJVGuLaRHnj5xcnQvilIjUJGi4g_fBrXWonPSpzwMNFp9SA600rEAh0i2CgGo5S5G6jq1aUmy635QUDwCni3OHVJzdq7iVijrPpQo6Y6i/s1600-h/concert+%26+outside+015.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKA_9EAB4swNqc_UYCVfScXYW0cHQ8pz0Dn1tuJVGuLaRHnj5xcnQvilIjUJGi4g_fBrXWonPSpzwMNFp9SA600rEAh0i2CgGo5S5G6jq1aUmy635QUDwCni3OHVJzdq7iVijrPpQo6Y6i/s320/concert+%26+outside+015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402228461813755986" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiELIumQeKo_LejbywtwO6_IQt-wurAW1_lq639XCLQWHfg0gITeNqf5x4UWrmvCzrSBr3HZTMdIMZluJLMmK5JP3YoEmUpzSiDUr9Btt64YqLI50v98_5PJWIAkoRtQCD-NZDpj6hYfP6/s1600-h/concert+%26+outside+037.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiELIumQeKo_LejbywtwO6_IQt-wurAW1_lq639XCLQWHfg0gITeNqf5x4UWrmvCzrSBr3HZTMdIMZluJLMmK5JP3YoEmUpzSiDUr9Btt64YqLI50v98_5PJWIAkoRtQCD-NZDpj6hYfP6/s320/concert+%26+outside+037.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402228464158012178" border="0" /></a><br />Bryan is the guy on the left --- the folks on the right here are SuperChick and boy are they awesome as well!!!! Really a high energy show! Those girls and guys were dancing and boppin'g all over the place, one guy did some rapping. Great Christian messages that speak to the masses of current generations! Lastly --- but certainly not least - we saw Barlow Girl -<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTlznE2jZzaMWitl2VsEP3EIUZmwSqypj5AL19M6KuwCkFq4vQlIYy7_d5azRbKhmWvJIZ4irfS9wOH95nkYbaH0zsFEaSZHuz0QXNunbUgwkLFjufYPC8vgqfROQWUoyNT3EjteB56Lii/s1600-h/concert+%26+outside+052.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTlznE2jZzaMWitl2VsEP3EIUZmwSqypj5AL19M6KuwCkFq4vQlIYy7_d5azRbKhmWvJIZ4irfS9wOH95nkYbaH0zsFEaSZHuz0QXNunbUgwkLFjufYPC8vgqfROQWUoyNT3EjteB56Lii/s320/concert+%26+outside+052.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402228469730777650" border="0" /></a><br />a 3 girl band who are sisters. They not only rock but can also rock your heart and your spirit with God's love. They are all 3 in their 20's and have never been married or dated and have taken purity vows. They just overflow with a very genuine kindness. It was wonderful to be able to meet all three bands in person but I must say the Barlow Girl gals, touched me the most. God had been working a thing in my spirit since church yesterday morning and he finished with me at the show. I have much more growing to do but I feel like He has helped me to revitalize the process.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCpat3TaAb_wHXNyNhqkugiC7ihxyOQUQUULazQbaRPUqWfdnL8mXG21XzCKGLiWdtfWTtLC52Mk2ZQSzE3JpF38oDiAzISMGl7nrex6_H8bUGDNcy0WoLZ2d2kvda1yBRXesFLcTn3YjL/s1600-h/concert+%26+outside+056.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCpat3TaAb_wHXNyNhqkugiC7ihxyOQUQUULazQbaRPUqWfdnL8mXG21XzCKGLiWdtfWTtLC52Mk2ZQSzE3JpF38oDiAzISMGl7nrex6_H8bUGDNcy0WoLZ2d2kvda1yBRXesFLcTn3YjL/s320/concert+%26+outside+056.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402228471255352130" border="0" />This last picture is of Katy and I at the autograph table. These gals are really so gracious --- they tour all over the world yet treated us like we were no less than friends.</a><br /><br />They are devout supporters of a womans ministry (link below) that reaches out to women of all ages who have suffered from life issues that are keeping them from moving forward - sexual abuse, drug use, post abortion, cutting, eating disorders...Please consider viewing this link and see if this cause touches your heart too.<br /><br />http://www.mercyministries.org<br /><br />This last week I spent HOURS on my closets and drawers - sorting an purging --- had 5 different piles going 5 different directions, including Allegany County Freecycle. It was almost exhilarating to have the reminants left. I thought that I would be grieving over lost items, but not so! I am glad, I feel less materialistic.<br /><br />I also spent a couple days with 2 different marathons....laundry and jewelry making.<br /><br />Picked up 2 sweet checks from the local consignment store I have some jewelry placed at - always a good thing - now I need to take some holiday wares in to see how they go --- hopefully they will fly off the rack!<br /><br />One last thing, when you are shopping on Etsy for vintage wares --- please do a tag search for the vmteam (vintage market team) - these folks have high standards for their vintage items and shops and we would all appreciate your considerations regarding purchases.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);font-size:130%;" >OK.....here's the deal about my giveaway --- I am trying to boost blog followers and am new to the giveaway bit --- so if someone feels I need to "amend" the rules --- let me know and I will try to accomodate.<br /><br />The giveaway is the cute snowman bracelet at the beginning of the blog for today ( I couldn't get it to move down here, another grrrr) It is made with lampworked glass beads, white cat's eye beads and silver toned toggle closure, measures 7" long.<br /><br />Here's how I will do this --- I will give one entry "point" for each of the following:<br />1) Follow my blog - 1 pt<br />2) Follow me on Twitter - 1 pt<br />3) Look at my Etsy store and tell me which item you like best and why - 1 pt for choice and 1 pt for why ( over 100 items, vintage and handmade to choose from)<br />4) Purchase an item from my Etsy store and you will get 5 points!!!!<br /><br />my Etsy shop link: http://sweetcindylouwho.etsy.com<br /><br />For each of the elements - leave me a comment (can all be in one comment) as to how you are entering, e.g "I am now following you on Twitter", and I will document 1 pt. Be sure to include in comment your email address for notification of winner.<br /><br />The winner will be chosen by 6 p.m. November 15, 2009 - I have a very random system ---- I will put each person's point/name on slip of paper - put it in a paper bag and have my teenager draw out one lucky winner!<br /><br />If this whole thing works out, I would love to have more giveaways!<br /><br />P.S. I will give everyone who is already following me with my blog or on Twitter credit for these but, please make a comment so I can know who knows about the giveaway!<br /><br />I wish you all well and hope to boost that blog following! Thanks :)</span>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-14688549186851966582009-11-06T07:01:00.003-05:002009-11-06T07:07:01.818-05:00Quick catch-upBeen pretty busy the last few days...first a jewelry making frenzy, then frantically trying to post my first treasury on Etsy (live and learn), then I was dominated by the idea of cleaning closets and purging stuff I don't need/want/doesn't fit ---- what a catharsis, even tho I still have a bit to go...<br /><br />Still loving twitter and tweetdeck...really enjoying gaining contacts - not for my ego purposes but because it is like having tons of pen pals in short hand! And I love the concept of being able to do it in my PJ's :)<br /><br />Below is a link for Bliss Candies - a give away - who doesn't like those --- especially for a chance for yummy caramels....click the link and it should take you to the giveaway site (if I didn't do it right somehow, please convo me on Etsy - sweetcindylouwho.etsy.com)<br />Please visit the giveaway site to try for a win and to see what delectable stuff the folks at Bliss Candies make....I will likely get some Christmas presents from these guys!!!!<br /><br />http://one2try.blogspot.com/2009/11/bliss-candies-review-with-giveaway.html<br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by --- hope for more followers every day!cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-6998649810073006272009-11-02T17:39:00.006-05:002009-11-02T18:09:13.885-05:00A full day and a full moon<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Wow...today was certainly a full day.</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Up since 4:30 a.m. to get the hubby off to work and decided to be produ</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ctive. I mad</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">e the cognitive decision, LOL! How many d</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ays have I </span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">done that, yet found it hard to fol</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">low through</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. N</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ot today!</span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQrhu6wJNc41DgTp7zcTZbf26DcWUCTjk9onwX1WX5nntRjx1rvNIP9hKx6T0U8I4cxWiOTfVtuff6pZs6X3Z2_4LH3U-w5wzEFPQYo67ig1mLnH_8yEj0slepRAjAb3LCAnygfpQTxiuU/s1600-h/full+moon+%26+fruit+of+the+day+008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 407px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQrhu6wJNc41DgTp7zcTZbf26DcWUCTjk9onwX1WX5nntRjx1rvNIP9hKx6T0U8I4cxWiOTfVtuff6pZs6X3Z2_4LH3U-w5wzEFPQYo67ig1mLnH_8yEj0slepRAjAb3LCAnygfpQTxiuU/s320/full+moon+%26+fruit+of+the+day+008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399645444021753762" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">First I started on a jewelry making fren</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">zy - thus the picture w</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ith the fruit of my labo</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">r! Washed a few dis</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">hes, did som</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">e l</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">aundry</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, foll</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">owed Twitter, checked Etsy, packed and sent 3 packages, went to the bank, </span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">washed and vacuumed the van, put dogs in and out, made more jewelry, twittered along with some of my Tweeps and now I am ordering out dinner because I can!<br /></span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0LrTVpx2HZToISE7FLhkHhjlWK_ed9mkjCpDl8FC0mY34XbNrrfyyh7SwVrnfbtFGyHlF-rq49iUb5xSDNgusnjJzfIV0mCvW_lc8xKwEW6JrWhEyIJOj5bAJdtX30MxUQPwJf5Ihqbg/s1600-h/full+moon+%26+fruit+of+the+day+006.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0LrTVpx2HZToISE7FLhkHhjlWK_ed9mkjCpDl8FC0mY34XbNrrfyyh7SwVrnfbtFGyHlF-rq49iUb5xSDNgusnjJzfIV0mCvW_lc8xKwEW6JrWhEyIJOj5bAJdtX30MxUQPwJf5Ihqbg/s320/full+moon+%26+fruit+of+the+day+006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399640976531745826" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I drove my daughter to our friend's so she can tutor their daughter and on the way home noticed the full, beautiful moon just popping up over the eastern horizon - this at 5:40 p.m. Love the new time change - makes me want to hunker down at home and be cozy.<br /></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">When I was younger I couldn't wait to leave this area, but now as an adult I have a much finer appreciation for the seasonal changes. I find it wonderous. God certainly shows Himself vividly throughout the year, but season changes are so evident of His work.<br /></span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtVNuGZc9hJVoRFMFgBSeq6OAOiRJPdpSk_I7NtJG_OS63jUtdxste4aBfucz_vDfv4Aum9fy7XwGgXgnTOZTpWlfYPl-M-zi5L2m0crqcIF9c69HDlVod2nfeyVOX0RSdq8Kus-BbF8D/s1600-h/full+moon+%26+fruit+of+the+day+002.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtVNuGZc9hJVoRFMFgBSeq6OAOiRJPdpSk_I7NtJG_OS63jUtdxste4aBfucz_vDfv4Aum9fy7XwGgXgnTOZTpWlfYPl-M-zi5L2m0crqcIF9c69HDlVod2nfeyVOX0RSdq8Kus-BbF8D/s320/full+moon+%26+fruit+of+the+day+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399640969678605666" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The dogs have had more privileges today and boy do they like it! The area where I have placed my workspace had always been verboten (mostly because they can sneak upstairs and eat cat food), but I figured out how to block off a couple exits and they have spent most of the day at my feet. They are so faithful.<br /><br />So, I have a few more minutes before I have to go pick up the food and I will squeeze in a bit more beading. Another item on the agenda this evening is to list a few items on Etsy and eBay. Won't you stop by my shops and see what you must have? Christmas is coming, ya know!!!!<br /></span></span></span></span></div>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-26479255529695623832009-10-29T00:06:00.001-04:002009-10-29T00:08:16.780-04:00A new post --- giveawayhere is another neat giveaway for some custom stickers...follow this link:<br /><br /><br />http://independentmami.blogspot.com/2009/10/custom-stickers-giveaway-from.html<br /><br />thanks for your support! cindycindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-86003989634801366982009-10-28T23:24:00.005-04:002009-10-29T00:00:54.121-04:00Whew -- got quite a few things done today<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hanQFyrr8hmWqzbNxD4mDSTxJKSqdx7-1O3qPH5NPp_-BEdz0WEXspXebJJIME3CdvIp4oQX_rxrGkZ7h9f9wBjY3Y_-DE9wUD4eqh9h62CaF4eK7w6Bt3DXU1jnK7PkLVv8pNDYoc9k/s1600-h/beadin+work+space+045.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hanQFyrr8hmWqzbNxD4mDSTxJKSqdx7-1O3qPH5NPp_-BEdz0WEXspXebJJIME3CdvIp4oQX_rxrGkZ7h9f9wBjY3Y_-DE9wUD4eqh9h62CaF4eK7w6Bt3DXU1jnK7PkLVv8pNDYoc9k/s320/beadin+work+space+045.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397864676079887714" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Not the wittiest title for my entry, but it will have to do for this late hour.<br /><br />It felt good to accomplish a number of things today, even if they were mundane duties to maintain the household. I will make up for it</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> tomorrow and let loose a bit when I go to Buffalo for yet another doctor appointment. The weather is good and I enjoy the drive. Put in</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> some tunes and I </span><span style="font-style: italic;">am in my own little world and on my way.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwKAYkDHpFs4VTZBWF1jFrlYw-DPlme73cK2ltqPLt2vTV7bVAdLDokptlIZn5qwOXTPF4avq8WLaz8nQkrf6-PaQVqXFyD5jtHlnKsGX0NBgw06QQHKjtc5UqLi9bKSd2I7RHX4kmAOa4/s1600-h/beadin+work+space+048.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwKAYkDHpFs4VTZBWF1jFrlYw-DPlme73cK2ltqPLt2vTV7bVAdLDokptlIZn5qwOXTPF4avq8WLaz8nQkrf6-PaQVqXFyD5jtHlnKsGX0NBgw06QQHKjtc5UqLi9bKSd2I7RHX4kmAOa4/s320/beadin+work+space+048.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397864682551089442" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />This new obsession I have for Twitter is ending up to be quite time </span><span style="font-style: italic;">consuming. I don't mean that in a bad way --- I am enjoying connecting with folks and seeing their shops and talents. Besides the personal aspects of it, I am hoping to get more traffic here on my blog and in m</span><span style="font-style: italic;">y s</span><span style="font-style: italic;">hop on Etsy, as </span><span style="font-style: italic;">well as eBay.<br /><br />A few minutes ago I received a tweet from : </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">http://EcoCreations.etsy.com<br />--- they have advised me that I was a winner in their quest for 500 re-tweets and I guess that the 500th was me! I won a beautiful chocolate brown wool bracelet! I am grateful ...it made my day.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Please take time to visit their shop and see what beautiful items they have!<br /><br />Last evening I finally finished the bulk of the work at my </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhID0sz0BJgBREppg-sbGlsSzvs-zJufxOAP-KiR5SzSP1qvL6skVI66o1GekLXcmzysfpXmetiZREap4JhrZRc19jdtk2g6HEP2_mTLjpryEJ2PadBig6cYJgNunBG2d2ywlRuwAgF9d1U/s1600-h/beadin+work+space+064.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhID0sz0BJgBREppg-sbGlsSzvs-zJufxOAP-KiR5SzSP1qvL6skVI66o1GekLXcmzysfpXmetiZREap4JhrZRc19jdtk2g6HEP2_mTLjpryEJ2PadBig6cYJgNunBG2d2ywlRuwAgF9d1U/s320/beadin+work+space+064.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397862149565020898" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">workspace - it was very discombobulated (sp?). All I have left to do is store the beads by color now that the newer ones are all sorted. The beads on the table represent a very small portion of the beads I have in storage. So here in this entry you will note the pics of my beloved work space.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixm7zm8v8PAyeAL6YDgLYlQKZwB3e4nojdDW7MDUZCIo9SCAfoJQhX8OJvdtZ5fOBjzm2HfDbZfZbb8Q-aqQatlQJ9vyWuuPtHe_FftQ6z_Xq55dpkToGRmw41VEmUXIq0WPmycKG9vI04/s1600-h/beadin+work+space+065.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixm7zm8v8PAyeAL6YDgLYlQKZwB3e4nojdDW7MDUZCIo9SCAfoJQhX8OJvdtZ5fOBjzm2HfDbZfZbb8Q-aqQatlQJ9vyWuuPtHe_FftQ6z_Xq55dpkToGRmw41VEmUXIq0WPmycKG9vI04/s320/beadin+work+space+065.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397862140787430450" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHe-rQJXl3RKb62oTHqAhYlGTkQOdHBTzs3GRSrDgN24G9zVVE2CSszZPmDWd1yLkJP05l2FB0CHJLSamqFLqLkvcUjZVP13PrJthhOltelvgzHfwqYEnl6fURJ3y-a_Iu4DcSuHBhyphenhyphenpRU/s1600-h/beadin+work+space+062.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHe-rQJXl3RKb62oTHqAhYlGTkQOdHBTzs3GRSrDgN24G9zVVE2CSszZPmDWd1yLkJP05l2FB0CHJLSamqFLqLkvcUjZVP13PrJthhOltelvgzHfwqYEnl6fURJ3y-a_Iu4DcSuHBhyphenhyphenpRU/s320/beadin+work+space+062.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397862152257876770" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Thank you for taking time to read this entry - hope you will be back to visit!<br /></span>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-54347745005471954742009-10-23T19:55:00.004-04:002009-10-23T20:14:05.192-04:00Finally a night of sleep...<span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">....I certainly have had more energy today. I can't say that I accomplished near as much as I wanted to but it feels good to feel good. Sleep is needed more than every 4 or 5 days, don't ya think!</span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />After mowing the lawn yesterd</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">ay I decided</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"> to take a few pictures of interest to my eye:<br /><br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGioFRW_6OAIR0GkKqYjeXSmdPHKiCYj7QoJmCv0haq3kVwTIYLXNGsR1i46BApl6JLJxv2L5FGGtd5CJO2KI5gxjR-5hoh16VrSMXpUR5eGifbpd9vGNqoogO1KubygrbBpx82LXd_SVL/s1600-h/autumnal+pics+042.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGioFRW_6OAIR0GkKqYjeXSmdPHKiCYj7QoJmCv0haq3kVwTIYLXNGsR1i46BApl6JLJxv2L5FGGtd5CJO2KI5gxjR-5hoh16VrSMXpUR5eGifbpd9vGNqoogO1KubygrbBpx82LXd_SVL/s320/autumnal+pics+042.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395951051094554914" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9jedt19NjMiFWAAbZp2WRX0ltdg8wjRho9kx1Q1NUmW5Ds35BC9Smj3Rk_GZ3-SAKfgPOhLpfAJR0Ge_aW91wUHMFOMEdNK72-UsSAzYKP1zU8Scs490Y9dSht8IPguhczGCE_7Hj-DCp/s1600-h/autumnal+pics+021.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9jedt19NjMiFWAAbZp2WRX0ltdg8wjRho9kx1Q1NUmW5Ds35BC9Smj3Rk_GZ3-SAKfgPOhLpfAJR0Ge_aW91wUHMFOMEdNK72-UsSAzYKP1zU8Scs490Y9dSht8IPguhczGCE_7Hj-DCp/s320/autumnal+pics+021.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395951048159218018" border="0" /></a><br />Ordinary objects can have such simplicity and complexity at the same time. The air was cool, but not cold, with a nice breeze. The rustle of leaves soft and crackly, those that were left on the trees anyway. The clouds were high and light with a really cool pattern as the weather was changing and a front ready to come in.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3aCiOk13u-dU3bn6TK1WnMPsmfSCF_8BWQLLW0RTyUJGF48s6_FZ4E0ERpNNigLVfbyNcmLoa0jOpF9ra05Q5oQi2ybRASaA9_b7alNUFeXjaKhuDsAvr94Nyh5xXW3LAgZpaplX5ylMe/s1600-h/autumnal+pics+010.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3aCiOk13u-dU3bn6TK1WnMPsmfSCF_8BWQLLW0RTyUJGF48s6_FZ4E0ERpNNigLVfbyNcmLoa0jOpF9ra05Q5oQi2ybRASaA9_b7alNUFeXjaKhuDsAvr94Nyh5xXW3LAgZpaplX5ylMe/s320/autumnal+pics+010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395950789270668546" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGKHQkFftHYzfE-uLUVDf47meexB8TOzApE38srfId_Vg6MKg2gaKhqs4GE8XGm8wu-V2IqPtCLDn0BXB96GtlyPDHZX2QYJB45Ra669cZb1qOu7dW3NU68ytzIYJmElEZ4lakRXnX2OcP/s1600-h/autumnal+pics+003.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGKHQkFftHYzfE-uLUVDf47meexB8TOzApE38srfId_Vg6MKg2gaKhqs4GE8XGm8wu-V2IqPtCLDn0BXB96GtlyPDHZX2QYJB45Ra669cZb1qOu7dW3NU68ytzIYJmElEZ4lakRXnX2OcP/s320/autumnal+pics+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395950790171415458" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnNBN6dXubi1jsfAXhyz2VGndMie4wLtI8Yxi4xfeusQLSKWTmjWR9CeiVzHiB763Jcigj6czF7qAM6hL1PZZx8a6mMVD2KBUQW1aTW1F-ha6HwBgHQURph0u-Sil-ispgUNeQU8gEG-s/s1600-h/autumnal+pics+001.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnNBN6dXubi1jsfAXhyz2VGndMie4wLtI8Yxi4xfeusQLSKWTmjWR9CeiVzHiB763Jcigj6czF7qAM6hL1PZZx8a6mMVD2KBUQW1aTW1F-ha6HwBgHQURph0u-Sil-ispgUNeQU8gEG-s/s320/autumnal+pics+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395950786069403538" border="0" /></a>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-10800602894800537502009-10-22T20:46:00.003-04:002009-10-22T20:55:42.753-04:00Today is a better day...except the headache...<br /><br />here is the link for that free giveaway bracelet that is so pretty:<br /><br />http://thepennypinchingmama.blogspot.com/2009/10/jewelry-by-blue-shoe-studio-review.html?showComment=1256185913569#c74331201100161276<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFn7RZ8fyEIk9rEEquBxD9XdqcujEAZCUhE4B0aKcwCgXbhEZw7Ypf9PC_seE-5I5CgTK7DI4TVnZvfsahBuI__nCLNlLKlhWezaAO4AXwnbky-Dk8oFrik-ScoAObzx1XxH6f6iVeN2E/s1600-h/Oct+frost+and+vintage+pics+024.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFn7RZ8fyEIk9rEEquBxD9XdqcujEAZCUhE4B0aKcwCgXbhEZw7Ypf9PC_seE-5I5CgTK7DI4TVnZvfsahBuI__nCLNlLKlhWezaAO4AXwnbky-Dk8oFrik-ScoAObzx1XxH6f6iVeN2E/s320/Oct+frost+and+vintage+pics+024.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395592373445751986" border="0" /></a> <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-style: italic;">This is what a vicious rottweiler looks like!</span><br /><br />No sleep again last nite...thank goodness for Twitter, my latest addiction.<br />I awoke late and once the cobwebs cleared from my head I got out in the sun today...sun doesn't happen alot in these parts this time of the year.<br /><br /><br />Got the lawn mowed, my last perennials stuck in the ground and took a few pictures. The dogs seemed to enjoy being out more today. They are such inside babies that even when the weather is nice they want back in to see their people ASAP after doing their business. But if one of us is outside, they will stay out longer. If George, our lab, wouldn't run off so easily he would enjoy playing fetch...his favorite thing in the world, next to jingle balls and human food.<br /><br />Well, I have a sinus-y headache tonite so I am gonna call it a night early, hopefully can sleep tonight!cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-29399278423409712162009-10-22T00:32:00.002-04:002009-10-22T00:35:48.211-04:00overdueonce again I am overdue for blogging, but I have been busy trying to learn twittering and tweeting! during my learning process I have come across a delightful opportunity to win a beautiful bracelet - hand crafted! <br /><br />dear readers: follow this link so you too may enter for a chance to win this gorgeous bracelet...<br /><br />http://thepennypinchingmama.blogspot.com/2009/10/jewelry-by-blue-shoe-studio-review.html?showComment=1256185913569#c74331201100161276<br /><br />read the directions carefully - there are ways to increase your number of chances!<br /><br />I will be back!cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-5718462946274262752009-10-17T22:56:00.007-04:002009-10-17T23:15:50.427-04:00Autumnal winter<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">It has been a</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"> busy and trying week.<br />It started with an MD appt out of town - he deemed </span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">my vision as likely not to improve. So the only thing to do is accept that. I am grateful I can see what I do!<br /><br />Later in the week</span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3kpOAKev98BvuKWpQaySE6H65qcKUiWfx7iJu1UNludL5O_KznyWgruzPV-fRK-WiIrYdAgWH7-i8Mfy9JguI7WDGerJMlF8QshE7gNJg2mJkjWxXSsT_LZKgXFzvtSDyMPI5ir3nEbsO/s1600-h/snow+in+Oct+001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3kpOAKev98BvuKWpQaySE6H65qcKUiWfx7iJu1UNludL5O_KznyWgruzPV-fRK-WiIrYdAgWH7-i8Mfy9JguI7WDGerJMlF8QshE7gNJg2mJkjWxXSsT_LZKgXFzvtSDyMPI5ir3nEbsO/s320/snow+in+Oct+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393772566304502930" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"> was the estate auction </span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">for my Aunt and Uncle's estate. It was a trying day for many reasons. The normal difficult reasons made it</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"> difficult </span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">but the way the auctioneer company handled the sale was less than adequate for many reasons. The result of this was a nominal return for a lifetime of them both.<br /></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I was there to intently bid on a couple family heirlooms. There was a desire to bid on so much more - it was so hard to see it all pass to strangers. I don't know how my cousin was able to hold up.<br /><br />The following day we spent half the day doing the final clean on the house as the sale closing is pending this coming week. Indeed it was very sad and most difficult for my mother and aunt w</span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSoTkLWOQL79pomQ87Yvh5UkZj0a3GAc2GVeqClkLMVi1pEKZekrsZaQVy-De-zQqIpVMyfgusPsabuziIlPD0xffAVOyYar0yF7c6wCuPjbIW7toE4G4sG9UN85ovLfF1UZB75oNPIBrq/s1600-h/snow+in+Oct+009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSoTkLWOQL79pomQ87Yvh5UkZj0a3GAc2GVeqClkLMVi1pEKZekrsZaQVy-De-zQqIpVMyfgusPsabuziIlPD0xffAVOyYar0yF7c6wCuPjbIW7toE4G4sG9UN85ovLfF1UZB75oNPIBrq/s320/snow+in+Oct+009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393772705048943394" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">ho were siblings to my uncle, and my cousin - </span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">his son. Not that I am without feeling in this regard but having been a nurse so many years, some how I seem to cope with these things a bit more pragmatically.<br /><br />Thursday morning we woke up to heavy snow flakes floating from the skies. By that evening there was measurable snow! Everything was very pretty - flocked in fresh, heavy snow.<br /></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">A block away someone built a snowman, but by the time I went to take a picture he was melting.<br /></span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2_VucmQaD7LmBSXgBwe97IuxIZkPih59_TPClT7ldvoWgW3T7tk5chTTEv1SDw8HSdbjiH2_UbU3hlUSG1J_0bwyPOGcL2L3SKcSlB5PSgB_23fjPJOW_oD6tbH-zsjvMX3hJn6vpLdH7/s1600-h/snow+in+Oct+008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2_VucmQaD7LmBSXgBwe97IuxIZkPih59_TPClT7ldvoWgW3T7tk5chTTEv1SDw8HSdbjiH2_UbU3hlUSG1J_0bwyPOGcL2L3SKcSlB5PSgB_23fjPJOW_oD6tbH-zsjvMX3hJn6vpLdH7/s320/snow+in+Oct+008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393772808967152914" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I have set up a Twitter account and am trying to get the hang of that...interesting.<br /><br />I have posted a few new items to Etsy and had 2 sales in my eBay store. Tonight I have spent quite awhile in the forums, trying to network. I have been accepted to the Vintage Market Team, which I am excited about; additionally, I have made inquiries to 2 other teams. I love the model of Etsy and am hoping I can grow to success there.<br /><br />This week I don't have much on the docket and I really need to spend some time creating. While working on the creative process I will try out the lovely "executive" task chair I got from the estate sale, it was my cousin's.<br /><br />I shall post again soon! Thanks for visiting.<br /></span></span></span></span></div>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-26222705387294418852009-10-13T18:27:00.005-04:002009-10-13T18:55:18.993-04:00Another Nice Day<span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Today ended up being a special day...It started out an ordinary day with a doctor's appt out of town, about an hour away. We left about 30 minutes early, believing that was plenty of time to find a place we were unsure of - uh-huh - NOT! Between the detours, one way streets, not knowing Jamestown, unsquare blocks and three unknowing opinions, instead of being there 15 minutes early we were 20 minutes late!<br /><br />The doctor's staff was very understanding as I had called them twice during our trial. The visit was longer than I anticipated, which was ok with me. The lovely testing technician realized our difficulty finding their office so she went on lunch break a bit early to escort us to the edge of town, until we </span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">we</span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvIYby4jM8Uf3bDhWuPgRl7iLqkVL1MzFRZ_f3OaPwxPRej0Hm1Rxa5PnCo0sIG0mAteU48b5JAW0OP62hZr7ZvkbHrAS0z7fZAn91PKOMtJbALjLeNX2AZJ-am3-pHxvKBgoy98QuuG8O/s1600-h/steven+%26+recent+travels+012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvIYby4jM8Uf3bDhWuPgRl7iLqkVL1MzFRZ_f3OaPwxPRej0Hm1Rxa5PnCo0sIG0mAteU48b5JAW0OP62hZr7ZvkbHrAS0z7fZAn91PKOMtJbALjLeNX2AZJ-am3-pHxvKBgoy98QuuG8O/s320/steven+%26+recent+travels+012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392221517995914338" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">re on our way! Who says folks don't care these days!<br /><br />We stopped at Bob Evans where we encountered a gal in training. Once she finally got the correct items delivered to us she graciously checked on us frequently. We gave her an A+ for trying so hard (and a nice tip).<br /><br />We knew the expressway was less than 1/2 mile from the restaurant so we started on our way...but then we decided to take the back roads home, since the autumn leaves are peaking. In this endeavor, we did well until we realized by Aunt Kate's auto compass that we were going south west instead of north east. As a group of three, we decided it was fine to go on an adventure and see where we ended up. That turned out to be Pennsylvania!<br /><br />Our trek off the beaten path took us around much of the Alleghany Rese</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">rvoir (I have no idea how many miles - but quite a few!). There is no wording to describe the beauty of the hills and mountains with their fiery display of leaves contrasted by the still, smooth reservoir water.<br /><br />Once we crossed into a larger town we knew of we stopped for a snack and a break, then headed home (we hoped). Although it took us three hours to get lost, it only took us an hour and 15 minutes to get home again. Home Sweet Home!<br /><br />It proved to be a delightful day, as I was with 2 of my favorite people in the world - my mother and her sister. Giggles were had by all, as well as a few silly puns and jokes. But that is the way we like it and will remember this day for quite some tim</span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimxpKOyTAr2vqDR4K1iQauYrD0X-lN-yy8HrGe1WRx10OE9ZopegmCkQOWPwveczJWh-DfXdttWXchBwDYkPBW4Oys6J9nPKb6BFev-1HQ2c1bKT_k-unWqbUs2bEYChQ011OVR_dPRWhe/s1600-h/steven+%26+recent+travels+011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimxpKOyTAr2vqDR4K1iQauYrD0X-lN-yy8HrGe1WRx10OE9ZopegmCkQOWPwveczJWh-DfXdttWXchBwDYkPBW4Oys6J9nPKb6BFev-1HQ2c1bKT_k-unWqbUs2bEYChQ011OVR_dPRWhe/s320/steven+%26+recent+travels+011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392219955425519970" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">e. We decided not to tell any of the men folk lest we be teased about our jaunt for eternity!<br /><br />It is my hope that the liberty of the free thought that goes along with a day like this will be fruitful with creativity the next time I sit down to bead - inspiration of contrast and color. Additionally, it was lovely to hear these dear ones share stories of reminiscence about all the little burgs along the way, how things had changed, viewing antiquated buildings and lamenting the loss to these towns and villages that no longer have gas stations, restaurants or grocery stores.<br /></span></span></span></span>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-83245425661181885302009-10-12T21:44:00.002-04:002009-10-12T21:48:59.674-04:00time flies<span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I can't believe it has been so long since blogging. I have been busy I guess LOL!<br />Today I have spent HOURS trying to maximize my understanding of twitter, networking and the Etsy community. I am grateful for all who are so willing to share their knowledge. Not enough hours in the day to do all the learn by trial and error, so folks' advice helps tremendously.<br />I now pledge to do better about posting and I want to acknowlege thanks to the Vintage Market Team for accepting me as a member!<br /></span></span>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-82209593185245058072009-09-27T15:04:00.005-04:002009-09-27T15:16:53.872-04:00Peaceful Sunday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUQ2BItsVNoATXK4LxMCOMR1iykV4MoXHFlvbB4LPxw3QOTt2UB1WyIzPoKBQG-4DuTT-l4vj0BJGWSg9yIRb668xhm9K9Jvwl69Vx_BY-3dP9hN7XKXcK2Q7ga6hdIzsIaULThsiRJDG/s1600-h/ak's+bday+%26+flowers+017.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUQ2BItsVNoATXK4LxMCOMR1iykV4MoXHFlvbB4LPxw3QOTt2UB1WyIzPoKBQG-4DuTT-l4vj0BJGWSg9yIRb668xhm9K9Jvwl69Vx_BY-3dP9hN7XKXcK2Q7ga6hdIzsIaULThsiRJDG/s320/ak's+bday+%26+flowers+017.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386226453406253666" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Yesterday was a lazy Saturday, had a Pampered Chef party in the evening which was a nice d</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">istraction. Met a bunch of really nice ladies. This morning we all went to church. The weather is a bit drizzly with the sun trying to peep thru. After church I took my daughter out for lunch, which we seldom do. We tried a new restaurant that served BBQ - it was delicious. </span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9A2JGr_4fF1BKJsdyZv5gZZVqPHafqtaI4yd8akkHcJGFCxFtSkFsCP9eA3UsULhMp_t9D50M8YtsMLoYexwbkIZPVNcBdSWeT-kW0dDrc0pvORnS-Oo_jbZNEW7gkbd3anCG4mooSTyi/s1600-h/kitty+and+jewelry+012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9A2JGr_4fF1BKJsdyZv5gZZVqPHafqtaI4yd8akkHcJGFCxFtSkFsCP9eA3UsULhMp_t9D50M8YtsMLoYexwbkIZPVNcBdSWeT-kW0dDrc0pvORnS-Oo_jbZNEW7gkbd3anCG4mooSTyi/s320/kitty+and+jewelry+012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386226442148822754" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><br />Lounging around right now, waiting for laundry to finish, to start another load. Plan to work on my work area in a bit - need to finish up my work surface and organizing my crafting/beading materials so that I can be more productive in the coming weeks. I have </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">so much stuff I need to get listed on eBay and Etsy. Tonight I will getting together with my girlfriends and playing "Nerds" (card game).<br /><br />Hope everyone else is having a peaceful Sunday as well.<br />Thanks for visiting my blog.<br /></span></span></span>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-81809281989032241702009-09-25T04:53:00.008-04:002009-09-25T06:35:49.042-04:00The day after<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">It is with fatigue that I am writing this entry. Down right pooped. Status post system overload. Dead tired.</span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />Arrival in Henrietta </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">occurred arou</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">nd 2:15 and </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">it seems t</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">hat arriving later, rather than sooner, proved to be a good idea.</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"> It was overheard tha</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">t the place was mobbed at the start of the show. There was a drizzle of t</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">raffic when I got there and very few remained at the end. I stayed until "last call". Every penny of my</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"> budget was spent (I shall not reveal the amount lest the </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">reader thinks me a fool). Suffice it to say that I could have broken the bank and s</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">pent ten times the amount of my budget very e</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">asily.<br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkONe5DSfdurycLPGRuQJ8y6I_9ArYq5agl_GgGe7kP8kRO3RdhvlSnDdsp6zYd2AapoEAKCl43cG_-YNE0lcLVQoop9R_8rkAVmCFiMqiruoXWNjE2D68bmddKtCRGqg5sPdL7Tey2ACf/s1600-h/bead+show+trip+010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 249px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkONe5DSfdurycLPGRuQJ8y6I_9ArYq5agl_GgGe7kP8kRO3RdhvlSnDdsp6zYd2AapoEAKCl43cG_-YNE0lcLVQoop9R_8rkAVmCFiMqiruoXWNjE2D68bmddKtCRGqg5sPdL7Tey2ACf/s200/bead+show+trip+010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385327625170988802" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">There was a HUGE sel</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">ection- mostly semiprecious gemston</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">es, all of beautiful cuts and dimensions. Strands and strands of the</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">m covered the tables. Every col</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">or that you can possibly imagine was represented. The glory of G</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">od never ceases to amaze me. A majority of th</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">e ge</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">mstones are naturally</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"> occurring, with </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">man's intervention being the cutting and polishing o</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">f them to further bring out their lovely features. Others have intriguin</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">g patterns enhanced by coloration,</span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gfxknroDiWUVTU7kVKl4thJFQYySWr46d94LQjTlghl7HQdKqoKLlHjhpGdTBHy7eHqhn5n1n_v1PQ6pMwPMvp8vfgw9PvrQ1Gb01kzg3369aemCutSfEv1IlEyxw1vN5Igs97AhM2o5/s1600-h/bead+show+trip+012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 257px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gfxknroDiWUVTU7kVKl4thJFQYySWr46d94LQjTlghl7HQdKqoKLlHjhpGdTBHy7eHqhn5n1n_v1PQ6pMwPMvp8vfgw9PvrQ1Gb01kzg3369aemCutSfEv1IlEyxw1vN5Igs97AhM2o5/s200/bead+show+trip+012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385327632820379074" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"> dying and stabilizing techniques.<br /></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">It was hard t</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">o pa</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">ss up this opportunity and in hind sight I wish I had tucked away a bit more cash. You see the pricing </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">on almost everything was 50% off the label/retail price plus 15% more </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">off the half-o</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">ff. This was outstanding considering th</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">e pri</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">ces</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"> of many items. The </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">most </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">expensive strands I looked at wer</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">e over $150 and of course my eye was drawn to some of the more costly items. However, I did</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"> not indulge in them or I w</span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXdcSIHl0T3OvTQ2Bn5Uzwi7ioJRjfYT28P8L4ZblK0w_IZet0NcPmMINcdpPsjf1R_kEtjl3J66tbWkeG2Q26qdrwKFiucvJ3PK8XB1yQw6yULn3vrZGfDEkxz3k2O6_uee1d1SLIfMC/s1600-h/bead+show+trip+005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXdcSIHl0T3OvTQ2Bn5Uzwi7ioJRjfYT28P8L4ZblK0w_IZet0NcPmMINcdpPsjf1R_kEtjl3J66tbWkeG2Q26qdrwKFiucvJ3PK8XB1yQw6yULn3vrZGfDEkxz3k2O6_uee1d1SLIfMC/s200/bead+show+trip+005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385338389617058402" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">ould have broken my piggy bank of a budget. They were modest choices I had to make so that I could leave with more than a couple of strands!<br /></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Traveling was expedient due to the sunshin</span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihIS84cqnIZYqqbMsj-n1P3GPgAmufeHU-lSLoJyKzuav6mXXmx2ynKQlevrKTVrTl1odEWq2h-Xspv0vry-Tb6PxOOu8m-PPJrbVeY3xVSl7STxajljK-HaRoIaawN0EtW_4ZdaQTG3Q5/s1600-h/bead+show+trip+001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihIS84cqnIZYqqbMsj-n1P3GPgAmufeHU-lSLoJyKzuav6mXXmx2ynKQlevrKTVrTl1odEWq2h-Xspv0vry-Tb6PxOOu8m-PPJrbVeY3xVSl7STxajljK-HaRoIaawN0EtW_4ZdaQTG3Q5/s200/bead+show+trip+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385327623796959698" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">e and clear roads. Always I kept an eye o</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">ut for deer. With so many cornfields between here and there they had many hiding places to burst from. The day started off overcast, followed by a glorious variety of interesting cloud formations, ending with a wonderful sunset.<br /></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Dinner was served at the Cracker Barrel restaurant on Hylan Drive. It was mobbed with customers as i</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">t was evidently supper time for many others, as well. I had chosen to eat little early in the day so that I could treat myself to a "special" meal and that is how I spontaneously chose this </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">place. A rest was needed and my belly soon was filled with country fried steak (gravy on the side felt less guilty), fried okra, pinto beans and c</span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN00VGr-SZNAyLOhAOfn3S7MIxQJp20D4aeBaPwHCed3BVC6A3W1miAKysMdxyPrJEZSkzM1JzUpaEZZYFFeOR-Elct1zJtWe_g7HH4VmvM9ulIx8yLQbSpQB90u3i1OY6dKHWyT-n0qU-/s1600-h/bead+show+trip+018.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN00VGr-SZNAyLOhAOfn3S7MIxQJp20D4aeBaPwHCed3BVC6A3W1miAKysMdxyPrJEZSkzM1JzUpaEZZYFFeOR-Elct1zJtWe_g7HH4VmvM9ulIx8yLQbSpQB90u3i1OY6dKHWyT-n0qU-/s200/bead+show+trip+018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385338373930314978" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">ornbread. Iced tea to drink and applesauce for dessert. Briefly, I almost felt like I was in West Texas again.<br /></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">No road trip worth it's salt is without a jaunt off the main trail, and that is </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">exactly what happened. It was after dark and one wrong turn...the next thing you know I am 15 miles west and I don't know how many miles north, of where my brother and his wife live. I </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">am a hard-headed sort so I was determined to find the place no matter what! I did but it was quite late in the evening, past when it is respectable to visit someone. Their welcome mat was out nonetheless.<br /><br />It was good to see them both and the puppies, too. We chatted for about an hour, a good cup of coffee, a potty break and then I was on my way.<br /></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">While traveling to and fro this day, I so fully enjoyed my Ipod. Katy had let me use her "converter" so that I could listen to the Ipod thru the stereo and it sounded so good. There is something about pleasurable music and driving that soothes my savage beast. I could drive endlessly in this state. Recollection of my trip cross country for Taylor's graduation a few years ago occurred, wherein I drove for hours after hours listening to CD's with no interruption. Some how it transports me to a different level of consciousness, no substances involved.<br /></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">This ends my prattling about my outing, weary body as a reminder. Now it is time to take a quick nap before waking the kids and starting another day. There are distinct benefits to early rising and getting Todd off to work at 5. I can understand why my mother always had her "me" time before we arose in the morning.<br /><br /><br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfylWF3q9MnbI3o1t6yNh4365Nb0VpI6FzMeoplh5KxIdlbJKyiXQKDlSEQi4UOadO4L-wA8iNNCggVEUN5RJIYSkltSM3jTDGZZrVAhWmfKuu-4vxCo0VQRTSbeTNcdbFFN5yd8tTR9m/s1600-h/bead+show+trip+022.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfylWF3q9MnbI3o1t6yNh4365Nb0VpI6FzMeoplh5KxIdlbJKyiXQKDlSEQi4UOadO4L-wA8iNNCggVEUN5RJIYSkltSM3jTDGZZrVAhWmfKuu-4vxCo0VQRTSbeTNcdbFFN5yd8tTR9m/s200/bead+show+trip+022.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385338381784882274" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">A pict</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">ure of my cache....wait till ya see what comes from this pile of stuff!<br /></span></span></span>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-67687716609480649812009-09-24T07:58:00.006-04:002009-09-24T08:24:50.493-04:00I'm baaaaack!<span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Since my last entry, it has pretty much been life as usual with the few variations each day will bring. The weather has been lovely for the most part, unlike the beginning of our summer this year. A</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">ll around me there are babies being born and others surrendering there lives to eternity. God truly remains faithful through it all when we (I) let Him. He keeps speaking to me about being kind and loving to one another, so it seems that I have been falling short in that area - I ask His forgiveness for anyone I have wronged along the way. I know He is faithful in this as well and peace settles knowing God is the guardian of my hea</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">rt, mind and soul (again, when I let Him). Surrendering my will can be difficult, at best, on many days - even though it is m</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">y greatest desire to do so, that human-ness gets in the way.<br /><br />The afternoon a</span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhViTo8vvyxsvu66wlZk5D9zKbv6s2VvUQ5qwp6pb-hsvMHzz1lFifKwzszea0mk-2Su6LKGVaKX4lq8sJDKdM5nYdjtXH-3rX370ImVl2Yh5DDPHkdKPwjuASSjTAWoJ-SfakntZnm4EsJ/s1600-h/ak's+bday+%26+flowers+041.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhViTo8vvyxsvu66wlZk5D9zKbv6s2VvUQ5qwp6pb-hsvMHzz1lFifKwzszea0mk-2Su6LKGVaKX4lq8sJDKdM5nYdjtXH-3rX370ImVl2Yh5DDPHkdKPwjuASSjTAWoJ-SfakntZnm4EsJ/s200/ak's+bday+%26+flowers+041.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385003743917295506" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">t Cuba Lake on Monday was glorious. It was wonderful to be able to share my dear</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> Aunt Kate's 75th birthda</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">y. Grasping the physical age of this woman is diff</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">icult</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> for me, she will be forever young in my mind. </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">She has been a second mother to me all of my life and invested a great deal of herself in me. Ther</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">e will never be a way to repay her, except to extend to others what she has extended to me and my family.<br /><br />Fending off the drive to bead has been unsuccessful to date. I have such a compulsion to do this constantly that I have to discipline myself not to, and when I </span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN64OI3-pJobiIYd5V_g6ZbHp0-j93SVTWnHvWXChgDSkQYjBX30rmdLTifWh7m-6uZJuVtSopgKJtUlXk0lg1m_XS_skYtDgjOk1VCrZuiPgqIWwS_QoHrEfv_Nh7fAlJu9BlvbRoIQMv/s1600-h/kitty+and+jewelry+007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN64OI3-pJobiIYd5V_g6ZbHp0-j93SVTWnHvWXChgDSkQYjBX30rmdLTifWh7m-6uZJuVtSopgKJtUlXk0lg1m_XS_skYtDgjOk1VCrZuiPgqIWwS_QoHrEfv_Nh7fAlJu9BlvbRoIQMv/s200/kitty+and+jewelry+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385003761029165138" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">give in it is hard for me to stop. The picture with this entry is of a memory wire bracelet I just made and I think it is fun and kind of funky. The randomness of color and the dangles at each end are interesting to me.<br /><br /><br /><br />Tuffy kitty was lick</span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxle37NiA4RwfBtkvTk4d50sEF1VW_VtsNU1VEc5HTYYvXkvL4k_WgGo02TJz_D9u-4mHM7J-9ZSvgSbEBZ-0i1yfvYkYmA9BtHKtCiQ4VsAyqGVQ129IBNbJT3CT9Fqa41c1Lpk8E55iG/s1600-h/kitty+and+jewelry+003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxle37NiA4RwfBtkvTk4d50sEF1VW_VtsNU1VEc5HTYYvXkvL4k_WgGo02TJz_D9u-4mHM7J-9ZSvgSbEBZ-0i1yfvYkYmA9BtHKtCiQ4VsAyqGVQ129IBNbJT3CT9Fqa41c1Lpk8E55iG/s200/kitty+and+jewelry+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385003751322836818" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">ing his chops after finishing off the drizzle of milk left in my cereal bowl. It seemed fitting to capture that moment! He is quite a character - mauling the dogs </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">when he gets a chance and eating dog food along side of them. Dozer is funny ( the rottie) - he will growl at George (the lab) and</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> not let him partake in the food, yet will stand by Tuffy, defending the bowl for him and to keep George away. The dynamics between these animals is endlessly entertaining.<br /><br />Looks like another nice day today - I am off to Rochester on a day trip JUST FOR ME! Rings and Things (a beading website) has a traveling bead show and I will be attending for the first time! Can you tell I am excited? As I mentioned before, my addiction to beads/beading, may prove to be dangerous to my pocket book. I have set myself a modest budget and will have to shop within my means. Of course, I have my secret stash of cash via debit card from the proceeds of Pampered Chef.....hmmmmm. Stay tuned as I report the outcome of the day. My camera is going along in hopes that I won't be banned from photographing my outing.<br /><br />Thank you for visiting again - please feel free to leave a comment!<br /></span></span></span>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856955368275659851.post-83680435732006137102009-09-12T20:51:00.007-04:002009-09-12T21:15:00.388-04:00My, how time flies...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx6jnHBd2Xbb-XDTLSt4416u1amYIXEwAuJuGnfvGq2BEp1bStwgy9WyN5GQ9CeL3fGAp5jjRKg8ve3IuhGh9NWfBs486_vLjIiViK4my7GtmEOhLLsU7FBWSIVia9Lk349kq7Lsk9IwmP/s1600-h/paint+drying+etc+093.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx6jnHBd2Xbb-XDTLSt4416u1amYIXEwAuJuGnfvGq2BEp1bStwgy9WyN5GQ9CeL3fGAp5jjRKg8ve3IuhGh9NWfBs486_vLjIiViK4my7GtmEOhLLsU7FBWSIVia9Lk349kq7Lsk9IwmP/s200/paint+drying+etc+093.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380752075874464706" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">It has been days since I have blogged - multifactorial...Let's just say today is a much better day than some since I was last here.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Have managed to do some beading this week - trying also to set up my work area in the other room. Trying to get everything set up, organized, close at hand...right at my finger tips...ya know what I mean!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">It will be sooo nice to have a little work shop - then I will have to reorganize the ebay/Etsy stock. I already have a nice set up for printing labels and packing items. I have a stack of boxes 6 feet tall...Probably need to start searching for small boxes again.</span><br /><br />The weather is drizzly and cooler the last couple days. But I guess after having a few sunny days, I'll take what I get...At least it wasn't snow! That will be coming soon enough.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu-uYrPLr6bdWZ1EKSyaY01irn3PRdhwtTPVOoCEUXlqpyeQ0zC3qEqHCCjOR5xzYZdn7iA3QU_vRtU87bwvUITpo6-gyluiFGjBdR_V2TghxvUzTYpLF1qzLd6-s78HiCFoFA1EMoO1zi/s1600-h/paint+drying+etc+005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu-uYrPLr6bdWZ1EKSyaY01irn3PRdhwtTPVOoCEUXlqpyeQ0zC3qEqHCCjOR5xzYZdn7iA3QU_vRtU87bwvUITpo6-gyluiFGjBdR_V2TghxvUzTYpLF1qzLd6-s78HiCFoFA1EMoO1zi/s200/paint+drying+etc+005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380753475407187138" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">Some mornings have been very foggy, things appear very ethereal then; peaceful, calm, like I wish it could stay that way for a longer period of time.</span>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985770995588737251noreply@blogger.com0