Sunshine and Roses

Okay we have sunshine here but no roses...lol In fact I have to cover the plants again tonight we are expected to be in the low 30's again, I think I will leave my iphone in the house this time.

Has everyone given up on their New Years Resolutions yet? I waited a couple weeks before making any this year so far that has worked for me & I have stuck to them...with a little help from my friends.

Here are more of the rugs from the show









Can you spot the Nola Heidbreder Rugs?
Smart lady, she flew in for the weekend!

Blessings 2 U Friends

Monday Morning where does time go and can I order more?

The ladies were here on Friday, babysat Gavin on Saturday until 9pm, an 8 mile hike with Otis Sunday afternoon then Superbowl last night the weekend flew by again.

My favorite commercials (that I saw it because it was a bit noisy around here during the game) were the two E-trade commercials, the golf theme was the best!

After the big game we all watched Wipe Out, which is like MST3K but with people trying to compete on an obstacle course.
We watched it last season but last night was Cheerleaders vs Couch Potatoes ... Cheerleaders won!

Here are some photos of Friday Nights Crop...I was so busy chatting that I didn't get many photos ;-)
Libby came all the way from New Orleans


Guess who this is...


Twinkle my ever faithful friend & cropper working on her house building album


Veronica trying new techniques...


Saturday Morning Sahara decided Otis should play dress up
doesn't he look thrilled?

Here is a snapshot of Little Miss Kitty..she is slowly getting used to me being near her


And a few more rugs from the show


Mamie's Rug is entrancing...maybe because I miss autumn?


Off to start my day so here's wishing you an AMAZING week!

Blessings 2 U Friends

Ooops Thursday got away from me

Ever have one of those days where before you know it ... it's over?
DH left early to head to Tigertown/Joker Marchant Stadium for Pigfest even took the camper.
He did leave Peppermint Scones & Strawberry White Chocolate Scones for the ladies tonight.

So here I am a single parent again until Sunday...after my Chiro adjustment, stop at Starbucks & blood work I can home & went for my 3.5 mile run/walk...actually more walk/run.
Got a call from a bf, now mind you there are VERY FEW people I can talk to on the phone for more than 10 minutes. Then before I knew it I was on facebook carrying on the phone conversation that ended. Of course I was cleaning & moving furniture while this was going on for my crop tonight but the afternoon & evening were almost gone & I was texting.
Facebook is addicting when I woke up at 3 am I checked for a message & found another friend online wide awake too nice to know your not alone sometimes.

Anyway here are more photos from the Florida Scrub Hooking last weekend...







and since I won't be posting later...may get another call before the crop ;-)






Enjoy your day and may you find something to smile about!

Blessings 2 U friends

♥

Did you come back?

I hope so because I have some more AMAZING rug photos from the Florida Scrub Hooking to show you....


This is poor Otis after a tiring day at camp while Mom was away hooking..
poor pitiful thing so mistreated can't you tell?

On Saturday we had a wonderful breakfast & got back to our rugs....We also guessed at each ladies lie from Friday's game 2 truths & a lie, the ladies in class were too much fun! Most had trouble remembering the lie but others were completely obvious.
2 boyfriends....hahaha

This is Laurie Simpson's, Polly's sister, Hand Quilted piece.. everyone of us offered to take it off her hands
from the upcoming Flag Day Farm Collection

We also had our traditional Rug Show...all the teachers/students who want to exhibit a completed rug bring them to the lobby and volunteers work shifts to answer any questions of the other hotel guests or hookers.

Here are some of the rugs exhibited in no particular order.





I tried to capture the tag that went with them but some didn't show too well...sorry.

stay tuned....


Blessings 2 U Friend

Florida Scrub Hooking

This is Polly's current project


View out the impromptu Rug Hooking Store aka Anne's Room


This is Paradise especially in January


My dear friend & classmate of 2 yrs Diana
This is her first rug Polly had started it last year & Diana finished it.


Polly's newest creation


a finished rug of hers


This is the smaller version of The 4th of July Parade Rug that I love
Notice the twill tape border in the middle


Her Blue on White Version of the Gameboard I am almost finished with


...stay tuned

Blessings 2 U Friend

More Amazing Animals ... Heading off to the Hookers Retreat

If your a faithful reader you will remember early last year that I found an adorable kitten in the engine of the Suburban.
We had occasional sightings of it in the yard throughout the year.
Friday morning Emma found her again, she wasn't too frightened. Little Miss Kitty stood her ground in front of the camper as I called Emma back into the house, not even hissing.
When I returned bearing a plate of food she was gone so I headed towards the playhouse, where I had seen her before. Surprise there were two tiny orange kittens peaking out from under the playhouse.
I left them the mornings entree, to find them all happily munching their breakfast when I went inside.
We also left instructions for Jessica to pick up a bag of kitten food (C/D is a bit expensive to feed strays) for them & she should leave them a plate of food while she was here giving Calvin his medications.

Off to Sebring...
Last year the Hook-In was good. This year it was GREEEEAAAAT (in my best Tony the Tiger voice)!

After my family deposited me on the road in front of the Hotel I located our classroom.
This year we had our own classroom conveniently located in the restaurant alongside the bar where Polly had started putting out wool & kits for our choosing.


The completed rug I chose to start

An alternate version


....to be continued.


Blessings 2 U Friends


;-)

The Excitement is Building.....

After class last night we ran over to help Tim put Gavin's tube back in then raced home to watch LOST...we had it recording so we can zip through the commercials. I had such a headache during class that I wasn't sure I would make it and sure enough I fell asleep halfway through the darn show. I am going to have to watch it again to actually decide if I like the way things are going this year.

We had hard freeze warnings here last night & we woke up to this

FROST

It has been so cold here in Central Florida that my dogs don't even want to go out unless they REALLY have to go.

Today we are trying to get things completely packed into the camper before Gavin arrives. So there is a lot of scurrying in & out into the brisk air.
I might have to drive down myself with the family following a little later tomorrow as I don't want to be late this year for the Florida Scrub Hooking. I want to see all Polly has packed before it is gone this time. Instead of bringing a rug to finish I am going to start a new one instead this should lessen the amount of things I need to pack. Making sure the family has food (mine is covered at the Inn) the dogs have their leashes, food & medications, everyone has enough clothing/shoes/sweatshirts etc. Thank GOD it will be warmer than it has been during the daytime but the nights will still be in the 40's or 50's.

As I am typing this 'Conehead' is sitting on my lap to keep warm. If I get a few minutes later today I hope to update the Rug Hooking Blog as Cyndi sent me some photos' of the rugs she just mailed off. I still think there are a few finished photo's I am missing, Jo's, Cheryl's & Lois' Rugs?

Back to work have to make sure the Camera & Charger are packed!

BLESSINGS 2 U Friends

Michael I hope you have a safe trip home from your racing Corvettes in Nevada and that you have some exciting weather to report in Chicago!