I haven't been around much this month. Too much going on. Had a great BBQ on the 4th with friends and then played Mexican Train dominos and laughed way too much. We went on a cruise to Alaska from the 11th to 18th and had a wonderful time. The weather was not only warm, but hot most of the time we were there. Couldn't believe it. We ate too much, played a lot, walked our *$#'s off, and spent way too much money. Our room was a mini-suite with living room, bedroom and deck that held 4 deck chairs and a table. In addition, a king size bed, full tub and space enough to hold the kitchen sink (which I think we took:). The service was grand and the decor on the ship was exquisite. We met so many good people from many countries and not a one was a party pooper. One couple has already contacted us by phone. They live in Oregon.
The trip went well, but when we were off the ship in Ketchican we received a phone call that my DS was in the hospital with a possible stroke. I was so scared. He is only 33 and this couldn't happen. We were still 2 days out from getting home and there was nothing we could do. My sister was contacted and was there to help. My DS's SO was there to help him and stay with him in the hospital. It was her insightfulness that finally got him to go to the hospital to begin with. You know how men are..."leave me alone, I'll be just fine!" She's good! We arrived at Seattle and my dear friend, Bonnie and her husband met us and got us home. My DS had been discharged from the hospital, but continued to have the same symptoms. The DR thought it was withdrawal from a med that he had stopped taking, but after the same symptoms for 5 more days I took him back to the hospital where they admitted him again and did a more thorough check and diagnosed him with viral meningitis. By then I thought we would lose him. He was terribly sick, but finally he got the help he needed. He came home this last Sunday and is weak and tired much of the time, but no more head pain. Thank goodness!
Well...that's been my September so far. Maybe October will surpass it. We are leaving on Halloween for Arizona. Can't wait to feel the warm air.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Where did August go?
It doesn't seem possible that the last 3 months are pretty much gone. School has started in most areas and this week is in the cool 60's. They predict a verrrrry cold winter, so get the boots and gloves out, and winterize the ol' homestead.
I haven't been doing a lot of stamping or creating lately. Just not feeling creative. Also, my camera is busted and DH is having it worked on as I write. If the cost is too much it will be a NEW camera for me. I kinda hope it doesn't get fixed. I've had it for almost 5 years and in this day and age that makes it a dinosaur. I want a new fandangled one...lol. When this all comes together I'll be so happy. I am learning more every day, but still trying to figure out how to set up email accounts for those who want to make comments, but are not Google Followers or Google Friends. Of course you will be the first to know.
My DH and I are leaving on a cruise to Alaska in less than 2 weeks. It's our first cruise and I'm so excited I could "pee my pants ." LOL We are both looking forward to this new adventure. We booked excursions in every port we stop at. This may be pushing it, but we'll never know how this works unless we try. We're going for a week and if all works out we'll go for longer cruises in the future. We, also, have a trip planned to Arizona in November. A week in Tucson and a week in Scottsdale. My DB and DSIL bought a house in Maricopa and we can't wait to see it. They have become "snowbirds" and will spend half their time in WA state. Lucky Duckies! I look forward to when my DH and I start this in 3 years. I guess getting old has some bennies.
I hope to get closer to operating this site just a little better in the near future.
Keep following along and I may surprise YOU!
Debi
I haven't been doing a lot of stamping or creating lately. Just not feeling creative. Also, my camera is busted and DH is having it worked on as I write. If the cost is too much it will be a NEW camera for me. I kinda hope it doesn't get fixed. I've had it for almost 5 years and in this day and age that makes it a dinosaur. I want a new fandangled one...lol. When this all comes together I'll be so happy. I am learning more every day, but still trying to figure out how to set up email accounts for those who want to make comments, but are not Google Followers or Google Friends. Of course you will be the first to know.
My DH and I are leaving on a cruise to Alaska in less than 2 weeks. It's our first cruise and I'm so excited I could "pee my pants ." LOL We are both looking forward to this new adventure. We booked excursions in every port we stop at. This may be pushing it, but we'll never know how this works unless we try. We're going for a week and if all works out we'll go for longer cruises in the future. We, also, have a trip planned to Arizona in November. A week in Tucson and a week in Scottsdale. My DB and DSIL bought a house in Maricopa and we can't wait to see it. They have become "snowbirds" and will spend half their time in WA state. Lucky Duckies! I look forward to when my DH and I start this in 3 years. I guess getting old has some bennies.
I hope to get closer to operating this site just a little better in the near future.
Keep following along and I may surprise YOU!
Debi
Monday, August 2, 2010
It's a new month: August
Here it is...August already! I have big plans today for my DGD and myself. We're heading off to see my Dsister to have lots of fun. I really don't know what's planned, but I'm sure it will be fun. We plan on a lunch of Chinese food and I know that will be the start of a great couple days.
I made some big changes to my craft room this weekend. New cabinet for the wall to get rid of an old one my father made for his shop back in 80's. It was for his reloading equipment. You can imagine what that looked like.LOL If I knew how to add pictures I would, but I haven't learned that part yet. NEXT WEEK... There still isn't any additional space in this room. I am soon to become more clever in arranging...tee hee. So far I've taken over part of our office and I think there's a little more room left in the bedroom. My formal DR had been taken over by my sewing machine and my DS girlfriend's machine. It's craft heaven in my house. YEA!!! My DH can have the 3 car garage as his play area, except there's a car and Harley in there. I'm sure he's overjoyed with the prospects.
Still waiting for followers. I know, you out there that are my friends, don't do much in the line of blogging, so give me a call and I'll show you the ropes. We can learn together and have lots of fun and sharing.
I made some big changes to my craft room this weekend. New cabinet for the wall to get rid of an old one my father made for his shop back in 80's. It was for his reloading equipment. You can imagine what that looked like.LOL If I knew how to add pictures I would, but I haven't learned that part yet. NEXT WEEK... There still isn't any additional space in this room. I am soon to become more clever in arranging...tee hee. So far I've taken over part of our office and I think there's a little more room left in the bedroom. My formal DR had been taken over by my sewing machine and my DS girlfriend's machine. It's craft heaven in my house. YEA!!! My DH can have the 3 car garage as his play area, except there's a car and Harley in there. I'm sure he's overjoyed with the prospects.
Still waiting for followers. I know, you out there that are my friends, don't do much in the line of blogging, so give me a call and I'll show you the ropes. We can learn together and have lots of fun and sharing.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Hello from ipaper! I have finally started my own blog and hope to have it running smooth within the next few months. At this point it is hit and miss. I may miss more than I hit, but chalk it up to a learning curve.
My favorite passion is creating with paper, whether it's cards or objects or pictures. I search for the most unique types of paper and that is hard to do, as there is so much on the market available for the masses. With my "over abundant" supply and time, I work on many projects, but only occasionally finish them. If this blog helps me to complete any of them, because I want to put them on line, then it is a success. Please leave comments of encouragement or ideas to help me get this all started. I hope to do tutorials in the future and will always give credit to the originator. I hope to respond to as many comments as possible, but that may change later on.
I plan on sharing all the new things I learn with my crafting tools and hope your responses can help me, too. Thanks for stopping in and checking me out.
Debi
My favorite passion is creating with paper, whether it's cards or objects or pictures. I search for the most unique types of paper and that is hard to do, as there is so much on the market available for the masses. With my "over abundant" supply and time, I work on many projects, but only occasionally finish them. If this blog helps me to complete any of them, because I want to put them on line, then it is a success. Please leave comments of encouragement or ideas to help me get this all started. I hope to do tutorials in the future and will always give credit to the originator. I hope to respond to as many comments as possible, but that may change later on.
I plan on sharing all the new things I learn with my crafting tools and hope your responses can help me, too. Thanks for stopping in and checking me out.
Debi
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