Baubles and beads...

Look at this pile of stuff...woohoo! I introduced Lynne-the-shopper to Tuesday Morning...and it was actually ON Tuesday that we were there. She loved the place and found several useful items! I found beads, pearls, AND yarn. And the prices were GREAT. Oh boy!!! Bee, we've gotta get together and bead!

Dick and friend Johnnie have gone to Miami for the whole day to see a bunch of boats at the annual boat show, so I am carless...which means that I will be home ALL day by myself, playing with my crafty things, creating something lovely, I am sure. Of course I have to do some pesky laundry and vacuuming and change the sheets and stuff, but my personal reward when finished with all that will be the gift of creating...something. Whatever! I do have a few ideas running around in my head.

Maybe I'll put out a "Do Not Disturb" sign and stay in my jammies all day. Who knows...I'm gonna seize the day...and play!

If you had a 'free' day, how would you spend it?

Birthstone bracelet...and other Wednesday stuff...

There are two sets of larger beads that represent our four grandchildren and their birth months:
June, April (girls), October (boy) and another June, but a different color for the wee boy. It was fun putting it together. Come back tomorrow and see my shopping finds from yesterday!

Thanks for the scarf compliments. Ivana asked what they are made of...well, plain yarn, fancy yarn, narrow ribbon, fun fur, eyelash yarn, cording...whatever strikes my fancy that will bend and blend and knot well. They are about 6' long and can be worn simply hanging down the front, or either looped or pinned over the shoulder. I use many different colors that coordinate and contrast so that they can be worn with a variety of colored shirts. And I'm learning techniques that make it easier to do all this in a moho, where storage and working space is limited! And no, Sandee, I don't want to go into business doing this. That would take the fun out of it. But I do take special orders for friends and family:-) And I accept all offers of leftover yarns and narrow ribbons!

So Bob and Lynne have left...I need to go to the post office and run a few errands today, since I will be 'carless' tomorrow. It is sunny but windy today, but a freeze is expected tonight. I know you folks up nawth are used to that, but this if FLORIDA and there are crops down here that us and the rest of the country needs! We don't need frozen...again!

Stay warm, y'all!

Two scarves...

Lynne liked the blue/brown fiber art scarf that I made for Amy (forgot to take a photo of it), so I made one for Lynne and it is over there on the L. No two are identical, so this one is entirely unique.

And today is Ginger's birthday, so she will get the pink/blue one on the R. Shhh...don't tell her! She won't get it till later on today.

Bob/Lynne leave tomorrow to go up to the Orlando area to put their moho in storage in preparation for their departure to NH on Thursday. This is their only opportunity to go have breakfast at our fave place, so that is where we are heading shortly...John G's, of course! They are forcing us to go...we just have to do it! We'll suffer in silence.

Wish you were here, y'all!!!

Monday stuff...

Hey, Grumps...you missed a spot over there. Nothing like little boy supervision! The wee boyz are now back in cold Mayberry, but folks are wanting survey work, so Jason had to get back and Amy has to be there to teach at night school on Wednesday. Life is real, but I miss them already!

Dick is heading to the dentist to have a pesky tooth checked out...that of course wasn't hurting this morning! Lynne wants to visit Hoffman's Chocolates, so that is what we'll do today. That is much more fun than going to the dentist. Heck, vacuuming is more fun than going to the dentist!

And later on we'll catch the afternoon matinee for The Blind Side.

Who 'bout those Who Dats?!!! Our Super Bowl party was successful...and most everyone seemed to be pulling for the Saints. Do we know how to pick a winner or what?

Enjoy your Monday, y'all!

Who Dat?!!! Where dat?

This is the lovely place where we'll be at 5p. No, not in the pool. We'll be in the rec hall just beyond it watching the Super Bowl on the big screen TV, enjoying it with friends and food. Always food!

After all New Orleans has been through, I guess I am rooting for the Saints to win. They need something positive, right? So, who are you rooting to win?

Why Dem Saints are going to win....

This will be the 44th Superbowl
The Saints franchise is 44 years old
There are 44 days from Christmas to the Super Bowl
Obama is the 44th President
Super Bowl Sunday it will be 4 years and 4 months since Katrina
The Saints won in 4 minutes and 44 seconds overtime

WHO DAT

Whatever you do today, have a bit of fun...and remember how blessed we all are. Life is GOOD!

Saturday stuff...

This is what we are missing back in Mayberry. No thank you!!! I'll take our current sunny but windy conditions in WPB over that white stuff. Yessiree.

We took Bob/Lynne to the Friday night 'beer/wings' gathering last night. No wings. Instead we enjoyed blackened Mahi Mahi that was sooo good. Lynne is cooking tonight, so she and I have a trip planned to Publix today. Hmm, what else do I need to add to my list?

I need to make a couple of birthday presents, so my afternoon will be spent doing some crafting.

Just another day in paradise! Enjoy your Saturday, y'all! Make it a great one...

National Wear Red Day!

Did you know that one in three women will die from cardiovascular disease? Wear RED today in support of women's heart health. Visit the American Heart Association and Go Red for Women to learn more. Start changing your lifestyle NOW to protect your heart. It's the only one you've got!

Shamelessly stolen from Haley as a mother is privileged to do......AND because I was on the board of the American Heart Association for quite a number of years there in Mayberry and this is a subject that is close to my heart. Literally. Plus.......Friday is always wear red day to support our troops. Today my RED is doing double duty.

From my heart to yours...