tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37402972464971821722024-03-19T04:22:01.916-05:00Ruby CorundumLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.comBlogger565125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-46770454838666963542014-05-06T14:00:00.001-05:002014-05-06T14:00:17.240-05:00Is anyone out there?So, I have been thinking about this spot for a long time. I put it aside for far too long. I had planned on posting daily starting May 1st. Obviously, that didn't happen. Perhaps I should just shoot for once a week until I get better at carving out time.<br />
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Obviously, the last entry was too long ago for me to even attempt to get everyone caught up. Nor do I think it would be of any value. Suffice it to say, a LOT has transpired.<br />
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I am still riding a motorcycle, and loving every single moment! Not the FLSTN that was posted in the last post. She was traded on July 20, 2013 for a beautiful Ember Red Sunglo FLHX, better known as a 2013 Street Glide. The Deluxe had 18,821 miles on her when I said adios. I am proud to say that all but 3 of those miles were lovingly placed on her by me over a course of 15 months. The new bike has 8500 on her already in just 9 months. Here are a few pictures:<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/9939616445" title="2013 FLHX on delivery day.... by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="2013 FLHX on delivery day...." height="240" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7321/9939616445_e3900bef21_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/10105445154" title="before the inner faring by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="before the inner faring" height="320" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5527/10105445154_df94c4bf12_n.jpg" width="240" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/10107275025" title="after installation by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="after installation" height="240" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2856/10107275025_8553c284dc_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/11892071914" title="This is my idea of R&R..... by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="This is my idea of R&R....." height="320" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5523/11892071914_d0d372d772_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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I am in love with the freedom that comes with riding. It is the best therapy EVER! You cannot be angry on this or you will kill yourself. This baby weighs in at 811 pounds with a full tank of gas (6 gallons). I can tell you that I have almost 50k miles under my belt and wonder why I waited as long as I did to ride. I will admit that most of my miles come solo commuting back and forth to work. But, SF and I do ride together on weekends when we can.<br />
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I also need to post new pictures of Zoe:<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/13952261413" title="Zoe and her new socks..... by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="Zoe and her new socks....." height="320" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2940/13952261413_17074a74a5_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/12848035813" title="Zoe and Aunt May May in a serious conversation about prrincess clothes and cheeseburgers at The Hobbit by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="Zoe and Aunt May May in a serious conversation about prrincess clothes and cheeseburgers at The Hobbit" height="320" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7440/12848035813_d86b824502_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/12261211593" title="The birthday girl with the birthday cake! by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="The birthday girl with the birthday cake!" height="320" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5544/12261211593_36c81f5b53_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/12260969956" title="Birthday finner at Star Pizza! by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="Birthday finner at Star Pizza!" height="320" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2861/12260969956_bc6a52c5b1_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/12122820186" title="Zoe in the snow! Yes, that is real animal fur..... by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="Zoe in the snow! Yes, that is real animal fur....." height="320" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7426/12122820186_263785cba5_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/11486329426" title="Yule celebration with Zoe! by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="Yule celebration with Zoe!" height="320" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5521/11486329426_b068aeda1e_n.jpg" width="240" /></a>
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And there has been knitting.....lots of it, so I will only bore you with the last few finished pieces:<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/13910416938" title="Blue version has been soaked and is drying..... by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="Blue version has been soaked and is drying....." height="320" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5342/13910416938_1ee28c0d64_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/13943671845" title="Crazy socks are done. Zoe will be excited! by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="Crazy socks are done. Zoe will be excited!" height="320" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2925/13943671845_294633c049_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/12903498254" title="198 Yards of Heaven all pinned out for the blocking process! by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="198 Yards of Heaven all pinned out for the blocking process!" height="320" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7436/12903498254_68036e6305_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/11595975225" title="Garter Yoke Sweater for baby Noah.....it is so friggin cute. by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="Garter Yoke Sweater for baby Noah.....it is so friggin cute." height="320" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2883/11595975225_470d068a27_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/11388665505" title="Sweater for a special baby boy finished and ready to gift. by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="Sweater for a special baby boy finished and ready to gift." height="320" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3756/11388665505_da2b4bc1fc_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/11260134955" title="Hats for Italy. One for Matt, for Rian and Liam. by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="Hats for Italy. One for Matt, for Rian and Liam." height="320" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5495/11260134955_4f5fff71a8_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/11145506345" title="Liam's blanket is done! Three skeins of the the main color and less than one skein of the border color. All the ends are woven and it will be packed for shipping on Monday. by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="Liam's blanket is done! Three skeins of the the main color and less than one skein of the border color. All the ends are woven and it will be packed for shipping on Monday." height="320" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3767/11145506345_99ec09a779_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/10302053955" title="One birthday gift completed. I love the colors and this yarn too. Hopefully the birthday girl feels the same. by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="One birthday gift completed. I love the colors and this yarn too. Hopefully the birthday girl feels the same." height="320" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7341/10302053955_049039e978_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/10187436114" title="Hard to capture the beauty of the yarn and the design in this lighting. I'll have to get outside later for better shots..... by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="Hard to capture the beauty of the yarn and the design in this lighting. I'll have to get outside later for better shots....." height="320" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7407/10187436114_a7dd1995df_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/9798757494" title="Sweet Summer Rays made in Vice Yarn - Sparkalicious. by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="Sweet Summer Rays made in Vice Yarn - Sparkalicious." height="320" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7343/9798757494_d3b6fb8f45_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/9562956208" title="Caribbean Gable washed, blocked and ready to attend a meeting today! by Lisa, on Flickr"><img alt="Caribbean Gable washed, blocked and ready to attend a meeting today!" height="320" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5521/9562956208_eb78878019_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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So, you can see that I have been alive....I will be attending <a href="http://rollingthunderrun.com/complete-map/">Rolling Thunder</a> Memorial Day weekend. I will be riding with my parents, my younger brother and his wife, and a host of his HOG chapter members that are also veterans of many branches. I ride for those that have served and returned to their families, but more importantly, I ride for those that served and have never returned. This year will be special, as I will ride to honor one of the "regular" members of my brother's group that was recently diagnosed with cancer and due to his chemo he will not be able to ride. I can in no way replace his duty; however, I can honor him by riding his spot in the group. So, remember Sunday while you are celebrating that this ride honors those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice.<br />
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Okay, so I have started with a photo heavy post....enjoy....I will try to resurrect a few of my favorites posts in the days and weeks to come.....Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-65016484086618279602012-06-25T18:08:00.001-05:002012-06-25T18:08:59.916-05:00Welcome Back?!Okay, so it has been a while since I last visited but I have been thinking of so many things that I need to share.....like this<br />
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This was my first motorcycle. She was a 2008 1200 Sportser Custom Low. Her color was Merlot Sunglow. I bought her on 03.30.2012 and traded her in on 04.28.2012. When I traded her I had put 1769 miles on her in 29 days. She had great pipes that set off car alarms and a nice backrest. Otherwise, she was nimble and a great starter. She rode hard and was very top-heavy (unlike me). I also had my first accident on her. A crazy driver who was supposed to go left (left only lane) decided to go straight at the last minute and clipped the front tire. Due to my training, I was able to hold her up and lay her down in such a way that I only broke the left rear blinker. It hurt my pride more than anything and made me REALLY angry. I picked myself off, brushed off the dirt, got back on her and rode the rest of the way to work. I rode her to the dealer and had the blinker fixed and never looked back.<br />
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This is a 2012 Softail Deluxe. Her name is Shug. Think Sugar but VERY Southern.....My dad calls me Shug....My riding name is Skittles......Shug has almost 3300 miles on her and I love her. She is like riding a Cadillac. She is a traditional cruiser and is the most nostalgic bike that Harley makes. We are quite the team when I ride her to work (daily). I pass people and then they speed up to make sure that they saw a girl on her. The men at work that ride are very protective of me and it is amusing. There is nothing like the feeling of just you and the bike. I can block out everything and really transcend all my troubles while I focus on the sights and smells as I ride.<br />
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I get to smell the Saint Arnold Brewery daily as they are roasting the hops. It smells like really rich coffee and is a great start to the morning. I can smell the fresh cut grass the rain, or lack of rain. I can also smell normal traffic smells but that just adds to the enjoyment. I have even been caught in a down-pour on the way home and been soaked to the bones. I wouldn't trade a minute of it and wonder why I didn't get the courage to do it sooner. I am the poster child for women riders. I have a "posse" of younger riders that look up to me and we ride when we can so that they can gain experience. Of course SF has been my "trainer" since she has been riding since she was 12.<br />
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I have more to share but I wanted to start here, as this has really helped me get past the depression and pain that I had let fester for way to long.....<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-69247335321142066882011-12-27T13:33:00.001-06:002011-12-27T13:33:06.695-06:00Christmas Eve 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I spent Christmas Eve this year with Stephanie, Jack, Zoe and Megan.....plus a few of the Huntsville family friends. This included Jack's brother Bob, his fiance and their dad, TJ. It was a blast and the food was AWESOME. Stephanie made the most AMAZING chicken and dumplings. There was food every where you looked. I experienced <a href="http://www.krakenrum.com/recipes">Kracken Rum</a>! It was wonderful! Enjoy the pictures and I'll post more later this week!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-68505535103054494852011-12-09T06:02:00.001-06:002011-12-09T06:07:27.002-06:00Friday Fill-InsAnyone in the holiday spirit? I'm getting there. So...here we go! <br /><br />1. As I neared the <strong>door I saw the lights in the window</strong>.<br /><br />2. <strong><em>The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo</em></strong> is what I'm reading right now. It's <strong>different.....</strong><br /><br />3. I didn't start out this way, <strong>time and my family helped</strong>.<br /><br />4. <strong>I'm still not really a morning person, </strong>to tell the truth. <br /><br />5. The best way to <strong>learn something is to do it</strong>.<br /><br />6. This is the reason I am <strong>humming along....thank you Chris Renee</strong>!<br /><br />7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <strong>finishing a cross-stitch ornament</strong>, tomorrow my plans include <strong>knitting the blanket for Liam</strong> and Sunday, I want to <strong>knit and watch the Texans</strong>!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-68686621268308334062011-12-04T17:57:00.001-06:002011-12-04T18:01:30.009-06:00Friday Fill-Ins1. One of my favorite things about December <strong>is decorating the house for the holiday</strong>.<br />
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3. This is what I'm hoping for today/tonight: <strong>a long overdue date with C</strong>.<br />
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5. Ooh, a <strong>craft fair with home-made goodies for me to wander about within</strong>.<br />
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7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <strong>see number three</strong>, tomorrow my plans include <strong>getting ready for C's next surgery</strong> and Sunday, I want to <strong>watch football/Lady Vol's and craft things</strong>!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-49648011779091867592011-11-27T15:50:00.001-06:002011-11-27T17:32:00.114-06:00Deep breathing has helped......<div align="justify">
Okay, so I have been posting today and I feel like it is time to "spill the beans", so to speak. Since June of 2008 my life has been very different than it has ever been. Much of this change was needed and I know this. Many other facets of it were just part of the way that the journey unfolded.</div>
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You all know that Megan graduated from SFASU on Mother's Day of 2008 and I couldn't have been prouder. What you don't know is that my life was headed in directions I couldn't control. I spent a year in an efficiency apartment living alone for the first time in my entire life. I learned a great deal about myself in that year. I learned what I liked and what I expected. I also learned how to love myself in spite of myself. These are all lessons that most people learn when they are in college. Late to learn them, but I forged on ahead.</div>
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It was during this self-discovery that I met SF. She needs a new name, as our relationship has passed the Special Friend place in both our lives. Alas, I haven't stumbled upon a name that will suffice. What started off as an attempt for both of us to make a new friend has led to a relationship that is strong, passionate and full-filling. But I jump too far ahead. It was during this year of solitude that I learned what a friend was and let that help me make more of them.</div>
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I let the friendships expose me to new experiences and let them enrich my life. I wanted more and felt like a sponge. I was still conservative but I suppose in some way I always will be. I like things to have a certain order and I don't really like unexpected surprises. I like surprises for gifts but that would be the exception. I like order and prefer not too much gray area. I let myself drop my guard and let people get close to me. That is hard, as I don't always trust people. I also learned the art of compromising. I also had the opportunity to teach people things I know. That is a big source of joy for me too.</div>
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Along the way I also changed jobs. I was excited and then after four months that was shattered when I was laid off. I spent the next year working every temp job that I could get. I worked in various industries and for good rates. I had no benefits and no guarantee that I would be there another week. It was a gut check and was VERY stressful on me as well as on our new relationship. It was on one such assignment that I had a three hour long interview. Not just one, but there were several. This company wanted me and we were just trying to determine the best fit with the openings available. I started on June 20th of this year and it has been a blessing. I'll leave it at that. There has been a lot of adjustments at home. I work long hours and the commute is 72 miles round trip daily. It takes a toll, especially when the traffic is bad.</div>
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I also had to put Eraser down on Good Friday and it was one of the hardest things I have ever done. I miss her daily and cannot explain it. Add to this the fact that SF has had two pre-cancerous growths removed from each ankle, a torn rotator cuff and the surgery necessary to repair it and her left foot has been reconstructed. All of this since I started the new job. She also has to have her right foot reconstructed next Wednesday. This has meant that I have been the sole person responsible for all household work. I have had to be the one that does all the interior cleaning. I have been the "pool girl". I have been the yard crew, mostly making sure that the weeds are kept in check and that the yard is watered (the back has no sprinkler system built in). I have had to be the sole source of labor on top of all the rest of my responsibilities. Now, before you think I am complaining, I am not. I am just filling in the gaps of time to account for my lack of activity.</div>
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It has been a time period that has led me to have self-doubt and the desire to retreat back into my shell. SF has held me accountable and has kept me engaged. She has been painfully aware that I have been close to sever depression but has managed to keep me from falling over the edge. It has been difficult to say the least. I also managed to gain back all of the weight I had lost while I was training for the half marathon. That devastated me. I no longer felt confident and no longer felt that I had any sex appeal. I am pleased to announce that I have lost 19 pounds but I still have about that same amount left to feel comfortable. That will also put me in a 12 which has been a goal of mine for a while. I have been seeing a PhD to get some focus and guidance. She has me reading a book called <em>Stress Free for Good</em>, and I think I can actually put most of the lesson into practice in my own life. I already see a difference and I have only read five chapters.</div>
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Slowly I have begun to right the ship and get to a place where I want to be engaged in life again. My knitting has picked back up and I am anxious to get some old UFOs done. I am also getting the urge to get a new sewing machine and get to sewing. I want to make things for Zoe and for the house. I am spending time with Stephanie and Megan and enjoying my relationship with them. I am slowly getting to a place where I want to be at home and the nurturing part of me has returned. I don't want to be SF's mother, I want to be her partner and care for her like I know I can. Life lessons can be hard and demanding but if you listen, they do teach you how to live.</div>
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SF and I have recently exchanged rings for our left hands. Not wedding rings but rings that take our relationship to the next level. I am still "gun shy" from my last two relationships but it is fading faster. We have been having more open and honest communication and making certain that both of us are allowing ourselves the time to decompress each evening while still including each other in the process. She has expressed her anxiety with not being able to help me with daily activities and has apologized many times over for the series of events that have side-lined her. We have grown stronger through all of this and I have no doubt that the love we share will continue to grow stronger as long as we remember how much we love each other.</div>
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Other things have happened too. Sassy has begun a transformation as well. She was always afraid of Eraser and hid most of the time. No longer is this true. She is vocal and is out more than she is hidden. She has become a lap cat as well. It is very amusing. She loves to get on the chair beside me (right side) and lay there. If I am not paying attention to her, she will climb in the middle of my lap. It is amazing. She has also added three ounces since May 1st. That may not sound like a lot but trust me, it is. She is no longer skittish and looks beautiful. At times I think I want a second cat but then I am reminded that I still don't know Sassy and owe the development of that relationship all the time it needs.</div>
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Life may not be perfect but this one is perfect for me.....</div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-18253062821538961552011-11-27T15:21:00.001-06:002011-11-27T15:39:52.892-06:00Knitting has been taking place too....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, I know I have been MIA for a while. More about that in a different post. I wanted to showcase a few FO's that have actually been done for a while. The first two are of the Holden Shawlette that I made for a swap. I had dyed the yarn at Upstairs Studio and it seemed perfect for the swap. The third picture is a crochet gift bag for the same swap. My attention span was at an all time low, so the next few pictures are of three scarves that I worked on. they were mostly mindless and I needed that. The first and second ones are for gifts. The last one is for me. I made it with yarn from a Valentine's swap. It is from Wales and I love the colors. I didn't realize that there was a MAJOR color difference with the skeins until after I was finished. It is literally two different scarves but that is what makes it so unique. I have also finished the Red Hot and am a third of the way finished with a baby blanket for my Niece's second son. Not bad considering what my last year has been like.</div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-78511241410185386232011-11-27T14:37:00.001-06:002011-11-27T15:10:28.176-06:00....beginning to look a lot like Christmas......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ok, so as you can see I was busy yesterday decorating the house. I carefully brought all 15 storage containers down from the top floor of the garage and set everything up. Then, I took all 15 containers back to their places upstairs. Why? Well, I had special motivation. SF has been side-lined since June and I knew that while she was in TN for a week I had the perfect opportunity to get this done without her feeling obligated to try and help or feel guilty for not being able to help. Regardless of how you look at it, I managed to get the entire house decorated. I have a few more things I would like to get done before she returns but I have the majority of it completed. I still need to get to the store for some AA batteries for all of the decorations that need them....all of the stuffed toys you see in the last picture need them to "do" their respective jobs. We have a collection of Santas and they run the gambit of themes. We also have a varied theme of anything goes since we have the nautical and beach themes in the house year-round. Enjoy a slice of the decorations....</div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-16785341136548507982011-11-27T13:01:00.001-06:002011-11-27T13:06:08.813-06:00Friday Fill-InsAnd...here we go! <br />
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1. As you can see <strong>I make it here when I can</strong>.<br />
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2. <strong>Christmas will be here</strong> soon!<br />
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3. I love to <strong>buy gifts for SF</strong>.<br />
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4. <strong>Giving some one something I made as a</strong> gift(s). <br />
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5. What's up with <strong>all this Black Friday nonsense</strong>.<br />
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6. <strong>I seem to have the world just past my</strong> fingertips.<br />
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7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <strong>snuggling with SF</strong>, tomorrow my plans include <strong>dropping off SF at the airport and then decorating the WHOLE house for Christmas</strong> and Sunday, I want to <strong>work on some cross-stitch ornaments and knit while I watch football and Lady Vols</strong>!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-44053033835558641352011-10-14T06:56:00.002-05:002011-10-14T06:56:26.511-05:00Friday Fill-InsAnd...here we go! <br />
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1. It's easy <strong>to blame someone else</strong>.<br />
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2. <strong>I think that we are still dancing the waltz</strong> my darling.<br />
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3. Once upon a time, <strong>I really did have a bigger dream than I do now</strong>.<br />
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4. <strong>I came, I saw, I knitted</strong> ... the end. <br />
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5. What is <strong>a life that is not lived</strong>.<br />
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6. <strong>Learning your limitations is better</strong> sooner than later.<br />
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7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <strong>celebrating "I Love Yarn" day</strong>, tomorrow my plans include <strong>getting outdoors and knitting/reading</strong> and Sunday, I want to <strong>be totally spontaneous</strong>!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-21876418494674733812011-09-30T13:46:00.000-05:002011-09-30T13:46:48.689-05:00Friday Fill-Ins1. I need <strong>an afternoon of sipping wine while knitting</strong>.<br />
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2. <strong>After all I have learned about my relartionship, I realize how</strong> lucky we were.<br />
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3. A great deal <strong>of happiness depends upon your mental state of mind</strong>.<br />
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4. <strong>Octoberfest beers are best in a</strong> big tall glass. <br />
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5. It was announced <strong>that cooler weather was on the way....I am excited</strong>.<br />
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6. <strong>I have been know to cut up raw veggies with</strong> steak knives.<br />
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7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <strong>movie night at home with SF</strong>, tomorrow my plans include <strong>finishing a data base for work</strong> and Sunday, I want to <strong>watch football and knit</strong>!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-68954832077833767422011-09-23T08:06:00.004-05:002011-09-23T08:07:15.047-05:00Friday Fill-Ins1. When I walk around my neighborhood I see <strong>a quiet place where people know their neighbors and lend a helping hand</strong>.<br />
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2. <strong>Thanksgiving Dinner really</strong> is my favorite thing to cook.<br />
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3. Life is <strong>really is what you make it</strong>.<br />
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4. My <strong>other half's love and support</strong> makes me feel all warm and fuzzy <br />
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5. <strong>Buternut Squash</strong> is my favorite Autumn vegetable.<br />
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6. <strong>Ice Cream</strong> is better when it is <strong>shared on a date</strong>.<br />
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7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <strong>the Heart/Def Leppard concert</strong>, tomorrow my plans include <strong>getting the hair done and College Football</strong> and Sunday, I want to <strong>knit and enjoy SF's company</strong>! Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-21671700199722781992011-08-26T05:43:00.000-05:002011-08-26T05:43:07.368-05:00Friday Fill-InsAnd...here we go!<br />
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1. How in the world did I <strong>get myself in this predicament</strong>. <br />
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2. <strong>There is an open road</strong> in front of me. <br />
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3. Life's <strong>too short to be unhappy OR to knit with bad yarn</strong>. <br />
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4. <strong>I would love to share a romantic</strong> picnic lunch. <br />
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5. That was where we <strong>stayed talking until the wee hours of the morning</strong>. <br />
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6. <strong>The two parking spaces we use at the Duck will always be what</strong> I think of as "our place". <br />
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7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <strong>having my baby back from her trip to the East Coast</strong>, tomorrow my plans include <strong>a trip to get the hair "did"</strong> and Sunday, I want to <strong>enjoy the day doing whatever we feel like doing</strong>! <br />
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1. I hold <strong>my friends close to my heart</strong>.<br />
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2. <strong>So far, SF</strong> is someone I like to travel with because <strong>she shares the trip a lot more gracefully than anyone else ever has before</strong>.<br />
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3. That day, <strong>I saw a rainbow in my new neighborhood was a wonderful thing</strong>.<br />
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4. <strong>Great things will happen</strong> this year. <br />
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6. <strong>I do my best thinking </strong>in the dark.<br />
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7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <strong>serious down time</strong>, tomorrow my plans include <strong>housework and Harry Potter DVDs</strong> and Sunday, I want to <strong>knit, swim and watch the US Women versus Japan in the World Cup!</strong>! </div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-19208821575680463142011-07-17T11:50:00.001-05:002011-07-17T11:51:42.885-05:00General Catching UpNo, I have not fallen off the face of the Earth, at least not yet. There have been too many things going on so I am attempting to get caught up. Some of this has been goon and some has been a set back of sorts so bear with me.<br />
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I have a new job and I am LOVING it. For those of you who didn't know, and there was a reason why I kept it private, I had been without a full-time job since April 2010. This had been a huge strain on me and on the relationship that was developing with SF. She was supportive through all of the temporary positions and all of the interviews and rejections. The new job is awesome even if the drive is a bit grueling. It is 36 miles one way and thus, 72 round trip. Thankfully I have a serious collection of music on the three iPods that I can rely on.<br />
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As I was adjusting to the commute and the hours, I lost time with the PC at home in the evenings so I am woefully behind on blogs and Ravelry but I am trying to get caught up. So, if you get comments from me on really old posts just smile and remember that I am playing catch up.<br />
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I have been hitting the gym HARD again and I am seeing results as well. I am down ten (10) full pounds in a month and I am almost back into the 14's. It feels great and my self-confidence is hitting stride again. So much so that I am wearing red lipstick again. It took a week to get used to the sight, as you simply cannot hide red lips. But the confidence that red lips bring cannot be topped. I also chopped off the hair in a modified pixie and I love it. It is totally wash and wear and is super sassy.<br />
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The knitting mojo is coming back and there will be some pictures coming soon. many of the projects have been for swaps, so I cannot share them just yet....patience.....<br />
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I only have one more thing to add. Please say a prayer for my mom. She had been cancer free for five years until the Memorial Day weekend. She broke T11 in a weird accident and when they went in to repair the vertebrae the surgeon noticed that there was a spot on the spine in that same bone. He took a biopsy and the Breast Cancer had metastasized in the same bone. It is Stage One, so they caught it early. She has had two different PET scans and there is no evidence of the cancer anyplace else so they can begin a highly aggressive spot radiation treatment on that are within the next two weeks. I know that my dad and the rest of my family could use extra prayers for my mom, so thank you in advance.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-49482720649145255192011-07-17T11:28:00.001-05:002011-07-17T11:28:34.916-05:00Sassy and the Bunny<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5902239373/" title="Sassy and the Bunny by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="Sassy and the Bunny" height="333" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6025/5902239373_102e8c847c.jpg" width="500" /></a>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-22223680287391141822011-07-17T11:27:00.000-05:002011-07-17T11:27:23.176-05:00Dye Day - Part Three<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5902243295/" title="Dye Day Part Trois 2011 by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="Dye Day Part Trois 2011" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6017/5902243295_0ce4cc61f6.jpg" width="333" /></a><br />
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I had an awesome time back in June when Lizzy held a third dye day at Upstairs Studio. Picture number one is an interesting test. I selected some wonderful fuchsia cotton yarn and wanted to test what the indigo dye pot would do with it. The picture doesn't do the richness of the color justice. I am trying to see what it wants to be....<br />
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Picture number two is wonderful Cascade 220 Superwash Merino that I used Wilton Cake Dye on. I have no clue what it will be when it grows up....any ideas?<br />
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Picture number three is a secret project at the moment....I used Wilton's on this one as well and the colors were chosen for a specific person....I can tell you that it looks wonderful as it works up for the shawlette I am making.....I promise to share more about it when it is finished an in the hands of the person it will be for....Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-57482560310457987192011-07-17T11:19:00.000-05:002011-07-17T11:19:34.752-05:00Birthday 2011<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5923964984/" title="Birthday Surprise from Amy and John by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="Birthday Surprise from Amy and John" height="333" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6149/5923964984_840c387245.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5902244149/" title="2011 Birthday by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="2011 Birthday" height="333" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6052/5902244149_b423d8787f.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5902243741/" title="2011 Birthday by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="2011 Birthday" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5031/5902243741_ef1bf798cd.jpg" width="500" /></a>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-32034826278118791932011-07-17T11:15:00.001-05:002011-07-17T11:17:46.986-05:00Swap PackagesOkay, so I am WAY behind on posting these pictures....<br />
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<b>The Swap Stop - Color Swap (April):</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5633751017/" title="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011 by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5309/5633751017_234b08b436.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5633751355/" title="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011 by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5633751355_1abbd0b0fe.jpg" width="333" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5634332948/" title="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011 by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5268/5634332948_5eebea1562.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5634333880/" title="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011 by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5103/5634333880_e435fab4ee.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5633751789/" title="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011 by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/5633751789_c1cdc0e5e8.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5634333450/" title="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011 by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5266/5634333450_422b6a1f99.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5634332626/" title="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011 by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5188/5634332626_a95ca6830a.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5634332542/" title="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011 by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5266/5634332542_50b4d0a73c.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5634332378/" title="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011 by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5188/5634332378_a71ede98e9.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5633752167/" title="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011 by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="The Swap Stop - Color Swap April 2011" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5633752167_03675fdfc3.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<b>The Swap Stop - Recession Swap (July/August 2011):</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5923398405/" title="Recession Swap 2011 by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="Recession Swap 2011" height="333" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6030/5923398405_b6e833835c.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5923398791/" title="Recession Swap 2011 by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="Recession Swap 2011" height="333" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6005/5923398791_81b1a1f781.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5923399215/" title="Recession Swap 2011 by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="Recession Swap 2011" height="333" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6135/5923399215_3acbd9d5d6.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14121128@N02/5923400241/" title="Recession Swap 2011 by pingec, on Flickr"><img alt="Recession Swap 2011" height="333" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/5923400241_0277869725.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<b>ISE10:</b><br />
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A heartfelt thank you to all three women that sent me these AWESOME packages and for all their thoughts that went into putting them together. I can hardly wait for winter to wear the beautiful cowl! And the chocolate depicted in all the various photos was appreciated more than you know!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-12341677368838394112011-07-01T18:25:00.000-05:002011-07-01T18:25:08.218-05:00Friday Fill-Ins<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> </h3><div class="post-header"> </div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-5060809861120071416"> <center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fondofelves/5866670236/" title="FFI by fondofsnape, on Flickr"><img alt="FFI" height="240" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5234/5866670236_4e311bb4cb_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></center><br />
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And...here we go! <br />
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1. Blue skies <strong>nothing but blue skies do I see</strong>.<br />
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2. <strong>Sometimes a note from a relative triggers a trip down</strong> memory lane <strong>for me.</strong><br />
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3. Kids <strong>say the darnedest things</strong>.<br />
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4. <strong>Trying new foods</strong>, <strong>relaxing with someone special</strong>, <strong>no need for a watch</strong>; these are some of the best things about vacation. <br />
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5. Love is <strong>understand, forgiving and never-ending</strong>.<br />
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6. <strong>I wonder if my dad ever participated in</strong> submarine races.<br />
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7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <strong>finishing up some packages that need to be mailed</strong>, tomorrow my plans include <strong>a serious update to the haircut and watching the US Women's soccer match</strong> and Sunday, I want to <strong>cook out and see what develops for my birthday</strong>! </div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-29469853578635895732011-06-25T11:17:00.000-05:002011-06-25T11:17:50.029-05:00Friday Fill-Ins 2011-26<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> </h3><div class="post-header"> </div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-8437015484698076151"> <center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fondofelves/5866670236/" title="FFI by fondofsnape, on Flickr"><img alt="FFI" height="240" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5234/5866670236_4e311bb4cb_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></center><br />
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And...here we go! <br />
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1. Getting away <strong>to clear my head sounds good right about now</strong>.<br />
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2. <strong>For me, a good workout at the gym is a good way</strong> to start your day off right.<br />
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3. Coffee, tea or <strong>an adult beverage?</strong><br />
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4. <strong>I love my Keurig</strong> in place of <strong>a traditional coffee pot</strong>. <br />
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5. The lights <strong>dancing on the water are always seductive to me</strong>.<br />
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6. <strong></strong><b>Loving one self is the best way to find</b> happiness.<br />
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7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <strong>doing NOTHING</strong>, tomorrow my plans include <strong>laundry and chores and then Pride (or a trip to Dallas)</strong> and Sunday, I want to <strong>resolve a few issues with the girls</strong>! </div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-84422584445800763202011-06-17T16:46:00.000-05:002011-06-17T16:46:24.210-05:00Friday Fill-Ins 2011-25<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> </h3><div class="post-header"> </div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-7606983933087931506"> <center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fondofelves/5102611751/" title="FFI by fondofsnape, on Flickr"><img alt="FFI" height="222" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1131/5102611751_c873ec3944_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></center><br />
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And...here we go! <br />
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1. One of my favorite birthday presents was <strong>the year my parents gave me my first ruby ring</strong>.<br />
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2. <strong>I'm the best person for the job</strong>, it was as simple as that.<br />
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3. The moon <strong>loves to toy with my emotions</strong>.<br />
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4. <strong>The Food "Triangle"</strong> includes <strong>chocolate</strong>. <br />
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5. I was tempted by <strong>a red Dell netbook this week</strong>.<br />
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6. <strong>Enjoying the local food, wine and sights</strong> are some of the things I like to do on vacation.<br />
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7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <strong>celebrating a long overdue event</strong>, tomorrow my plans include <strong>Dye Day with CLACK friends</strong> and Sunday, I want to <strong>enjoy SF's company</strong>! </div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-23863157504839770502011-06-10T16:54:00.000-05:002011-06-10T16:54:02.895-05:00Friday Fill-Ins 2011-24And...here we go! <br />
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1. I remember when I first heard <strong>SF say "I Love You"</strong>.<br />
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2. <strong>Nothing feels better than</strong> showering down <strong>praise on someone that deserves it</strong>.<br />
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3. Most humans <strong>don't drink enough water, get enough exercise and don't get enough sleep</strong>.<br />
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4. <strong>I just had it a minute ago and now I can't find it</strong>...sound familiar? <br />
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5. I was inspired by <strong>the strength of my great grandmother to learn to become more spirited and independent</strong>.<br />
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6. <strong>I had a plan and it disappeared to</strong> who knows where!<br />
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7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <strong>a quiet evening at home with SF</strong>, tomorrow my plans include <strong>watching the Belmont Stakes and World Wide Knit In Public Observance</strong> and Sunday, I want to <strong>finish some outstanding projects and get caught up on blogs and social media</strong>!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-64417782696976544082011-06-03T16:58:00.001-05:002011-06-10T16:55:07.177-05:00Friday Fill-Ins 2011-23And...here we go! <br />
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1. Hey! <strong>How did June sneak up on me so fast?</strong><br />
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2. <strong>Are there any politicians that really speak a</strong> kernel of truth.<br />
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3. Eat<strong>, Drink and be Happy because life is short</strong>.<br />
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4. <strong>I hate when I get stuck</strong> in the middle. <br />
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5. First thing to note: <strong>I am not really fond of Lima beans or English peas</strong>.<br />
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6. <strong>The sound of a motorcycle engine has become quite a</strong> distraction.<br />
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7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <strong>watching game four of the Aeros trying to win the Calder Cup</strong>, tomorrow my plans include <strong>a SERIOUS make-over (major hair style change)</strong> and Sunday, I want to <strong>knit on several projects</strong>!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740297246497182172.post-45018894746076988532011-05-27T18:16:00.001-05:002011-06-10T16:55:43.302-05:00Friday Fill-Ins 2011-22<h3 class="post-title entry-title"></h3><div class="post-header"></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-5077023351355772863"><br />
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And...here we go! <br />
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1. This week I <strong>broke down and got a BlackBerry Torch</strong>.<br />
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2. <strong>Daily visit to the gym</strong> returns.<br />
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3. It's all about <strong>doing the right thing even when it is not popular</strong>.<br />
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4. <strong>I want to be like a turtle and simply soak</strong> in the sun. <br />
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5. I demand <strong>rain, NOW</strong>.<br />
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6. <strong>For some reason my</strong> path, it's filled with <strong>hurdles I could have never imagined</strong>.<br />
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7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <strong>peace and quiet</strong>, tomorrow my plans include <strong>cleaning out the closet and I'm sure watching a sporting event</strong> and Sunday, I want to <strong>cook out and swim</strong>! </div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960708922613910417noreply@blogger.com2