Best/ worse/ ? did you learn today? #94visit with friends..

Ahhh good to know, I didn't think they were skinny enough to be Meercats, but never thought of lemurs. Smart Sage.

After she told me I went back into the picture file...if I would have looked it said right there in the file name ....lemur.

Well - This is the best picture of the ones DH took. We didn't take a whole lot of pictures...we really just sat outside with them ....and kept an eye on them.I think we had about 35 teens show up....maybe more...I'll have to count.

They had a good time.

Going to bed. LSU has a Spring Gardening Festival tomorrow.....Hoping to see it for the first time..

Hugs Sharran and Trisha.....

Hope Stacey & Betty having a Marvelous time :)

A wonderful thing you did for your son, Mary. He'll always remember this night.

Hugs back, and to all.

Thank you Sharran! We had a wonderful time!

Headed to bed.....

AnnMarie, can't believe the amount of yard work you are accomplishing, hey, aren't you suppose to be taking things easy???

I love the little sign in the gnome garden, mind if I use it?

Sure enjoying all the photo's of you all gardening, everything here is still frozen, although only the odd spot of snow remains in my yard...

Took a walk to the back of the property, the neighbors big tree fell in the ice storm/ 1/4 of it over the fence and into my yard, will have to ask when the can cut and remove it, probably my responsibility now right?

Mary, see all that fretting and they all behaved for you and had a time of their life..how exciting was that to give DS the perfect 17th birthday party..

Can't believe Stacey kept me so busy that I didn't even get on DG last night...

I'll start with our morning...

Stacey got up at 7:30 and as planned, she basecoated quite a few projects I had set aside for her, we're not overtaking too much, just enough that she can finish and take home with her, well maybe a few unfinished pieces as well, what to heck!

At 11:00 am off we went for our day to Meaford which is about 100 miles from here..half way we were in a small village called Elmvale, maple syrop country, wouldn't you know a little fabric store was on the main street, of course we had to stop..Stacey ended up with 1 1/2 meters of black/white material with silver thread marking ..beautiful material..then off we went .. took her to Ontario's largest fresh water beach..if you've ever been to Clearwater, Florida well much the same here..white rolling sands they call it...then off to shop..

We arrived at the Warehouse which you just couldn't even think of how large it is..were there about 3 hrs. picking up the cutest pieces..Stacey ended up with a few pieces to take home as well..after all that shopping my bill was ONLY $28.40 and I think Stacey's was about same (less when you consider USA/Canadian exchange rate..so happy campers we were..there was a metal iron type butterfly, he was about 3' wide and maybe 2 1/2 feet tall, I thought he would look lovely in my garden, only $30.00 I himmed and hawed but left without knowing this morning I'd kick myself which I am..DDIL's mom lives there so on her next trip I'll ask her to pick it up for me..always the way, why I wouldn't have bought it is beyond me.., now we ventured on the main street, dropped into another fabric store, looked, nice ideas but came out without purchasing anything..then off to the Candle factory..it's not only candle but country primitive things as well i.e. furniture, decorating items..could have filled my car but didn't..

By now we were starting to wane out, we were on her way home and thought we'd head to Midland to Home Depot to pick up wood supplies..spotted a Home Depot in Collingwood (ski hill/golf country) so decided instead of making the detour to Midland we'd shop there..picked up wood for sleighs, sleigh runners and butterflies..

When we got home rather than cook pizza was ordered from next door, I said small but Stacey said large, thought that way we'd have enough for lunch today and wouldn't have to stop..you know today and tomorrow are our WORK days..

We were talking about Noah and his love for poutine, Stacey had never heard of it so when she went next door to pick up pizza while I was cutting wood, she mentioned poutine and the girl gave her a FREE order just to try it..Stacey loved it!

Now our tummies were full, we sat so comfy watching t.v. how easy it would have been to stay there for the rest of the evening, but no, pushed ourselves -needed to be ready for this morning..and that we are...

Stacey will work on 4 victorian santa sleighs first thing this morning..she basecoated the tops while I stained the runners...

Then while I was cutting, Stacey made a pattern from the Butterfly stake..we traced our wood and think we'll have 5 or 6 from what we bought..I've 1 1/2 cut out so must get cracking and cut the other pieces of wood...I had made Stacey a birdhouse for a swap and had to revamp where the seeds come out so fixing that as well...

OHHH forgot to tell you, am sure Stacey will, while I was cutting, I asked Stacey to let Sophie out, Labradoodle. I am sitting her for Greg and family as they are away until tonight..anyway, I have to keep her tied as she'll run away..Stacey went to tie her and off Sophie went with Stacey running to beat hell to try and catch her..quite the site she said...but, when all was said and done, Sophie was waiting for Stacey at the front door..lol

Must get busy, few photo's to share..

Collingwood ski hills

Opposite side of the road, beautiful Georgian Bay

If you were to look directly across the bay, you'd find my home...so virtually we are travelling along the most lower end of the lake..although this trip would have been spectacular in summer/fall time, it was still enjoyed..

This is what we have to work with this a.m.

Table 1

Tab;es 2

Table 3..

Ohhh Stacey's up 8 a.m. day is started...be back with photo shortly

Did you want to share in our craft day?

Some might,some not...just skip over if it's not your thing...

Coffee in hand we decide that getting the sleighs done are our first priority..

Stacey says 'will it be night or will it be daytime?' hmmm quite the decision..

Oh/Oh, Stacey wants to capture 'northern lights' and guess who is freeking..lol
She's on her 3rd..
Still lots to do..
she's yelling from craft room 'oh it's so pretty!'
We'll see...

OK girls/Tubby, you all sleeping while we're working here..enjoy..Stacey says I'm a slave driver..BUT now that we've done step 1 of the sleighs and the have to fully dry before next step we're off for a bite to eat..Stacey says a piece of Ruby's applesauce cake..lol

WOW! You are so busy, and sounds like you are both enjoying it very much! Love the sleighs! Is that the next online class?
Waiting to see what you got for your Birthday pressies?

Fabulous sleighs; hope one is destined for my stocking!
I know Stacey is work, work , work, but she may have met her match in Betty. Together, they are working dynamo's. You can bet lots will get done this weekend. Lots of laughs, too, I bet :)

While Stacey is busy with her painting, I've taken time (my apologies for not doing so sooner) to show the beautiful gifts that Stacey brought me from you all...I'm overwhelmed by your kindness and generosity...

A leaf birdfeeder..ever see anything so pretty..omg my garden will be spectacular from all the goodies you've sent..

Simply amazing. My DH can't believe what you have got accomplished. We're tired just "watching"!!!!

Janice, can't tell secrets...I promised...
And yes, she's got me up late and I've got her up early...so a full day ahead today and tomorrow..no rest for the wicked..
And thank you from the bottom of my heart for the lovely stained glass fused butterfly..must be the day for butterflies..

And another gift Stacey pick out on your behalf is this beautiful humming bird feeder..red ball, can't you see it on my back deck??? bet you want one right???

Thank you as well for the two propeller wind sticks, a nesting beehive and a candle holder...soooo pretty

Now look at how creative Stacey is..she made me the loveliest feeder...my bird thanks to all the feeders I've been receiving of late sure will think they are in birdie heaven won't they..

Glad you enjoyed all your birthday pressies. The butterfly just said "go home to Betty". Have fun, girls!

Barbara, I developed this project for girls who couldn't paint i.e. details for santa's, so bought yardage with santa's, cut off the white background of the yardage and voila, when finished it will look as thought the victorian santa has been hand painted..you got to do what you got to do right?


A lovely set of coasters to put photo's in..will wait until after my Washington D.C. trip and put photo's of the kids enjoying...

While Stacey is painting yet another 'secret' project with tips from Betty, I've just finished cutting out 6 butterflies...now to paint them..lol..

OMG almost lunch, much to do..

Pressies where lovely, not I want to have all my treasures out NOW but know there is snow yet to come, have to be patient..

Can't you see these butterflies all done up in bright pretty colors?

Next goal is a quick snack..we've pizza ..I'm going to put turkey on and I'll make lemon merangue pie

just prior to going for lunch though a quick coat to each sleigh top so that we can adhere the victorian santa's..while that dries we can eat...I'm sooo enjoying this...you know how I enjoy weekend projects..

Cathy dropped in for a hi, had lunch with us now have her joining us for 'butterfly' party

Ya there should be warning sigh on Betty's door

Inter at your own risk..Participation Hard to Resit ...LOL

Betty, so glad to hear you like your pressies!
Tell me where you hide all your energy please? You are so busy all the time! Love the projects you are working on.
Can you scan a butterfly pattern and send it to me in an email please? I would love to have one or two in my garden.
LK

heya,

not much to say today,, a blue day.. i get em and it will pass.. :0(

did i show u this?

His name is harley and he is my new puppy, i probably did but my memory is not so good these days,. so if i have sorry.

Oh Laura, he is so cute. What kind of puppy is he?

Echoing LK's sentiments here. Glad you like your presents Betty. Someone like you deserves 'beaucoup cadeaux' !!

Stacey.. please don't forget to come home!! U.S.A will miss ya!!!

Oh Laura, Harley is just adorable!


wow...Betty and Stacey!!!! seems the two of you accomplished more yesterday than I did...with all my family helping!

Hi Laura.....I know about those days....like today.......

Harley is soooo cute and I would bet he is a lot of fun too......our neighbor down the street has a little one like that named Koshi.....such a sweet little dog.

Laura Aren't puppies fun.Wish they could stay puppies longer..He's a cutie..Enjoy

Do you know the diff, between a
Harley Motorcycle & Kirby Vacuum Cleaner

The position of the Dirt Bag..LOL


No offense Harley

lol tubby good one... made me smile.


harley is a maltese/shitzu. he is like a wolf in colouring and his eyes are golden! different hey?
he is tiny weighing in at about 3lbs at 3 months old.
the vet said he wouldnt grow very big.
he is a sweetie and naughty all at once and helps on my dark days.
my daughter and sister found him (younger sister not the one with cancer)
so he keeps me busy

Hello All;

Just popping in for a bit....

Betty - what is poutine? The sleighs are beautiful....you are all so talented!

Laura - Harley is precious. I have a special place in my heart for puppies that remind me of my Opey...he was a Llasa Apso - they look similar.

I thought of all you crafters today. DH took me to the LSU Spring Garden Show....my first show. I saw a lot of crafts similar to the ones you are working on...(thought I saw the one with the jar but the jar at the show was a smaller one).
Sharran - at the Iris booth...DH made a point of asking what kind our yellow Iris is...the one from the pic...

Of course the guy proceeds to tell us that it is a Pseudacorus, highly invasive, and non-native. According to this guy...they are not allowed to be sold due to invasive...That's funny - I've seen them in a lot of yards since mine bloomed.

The Iris guy called it the "Frenchmans Revenge for the Louisiana Purchase"....

So now I've got to keep DH from pulling them up! They are so pretty....I'm sure I can hold him off for at least a few years...or maybe we can just thin them out from time to time...

Planted Today: 6 Portulaca, 4 Green Bell Peppers, 1 Eggplant, 1 Greek Basil. DH planted 4 zucchini and dwarf Bird of Paradise.

Going to get cleaned up....back with the Night Shift !

Hugs,
Mary