I'm so bad. It's been quite a while since I have posted a new story, but life is really boring sometimes. Nothing has been going on exciting enough to write about. Take tonight for example; sitting here watching Beetlejuice on TV. It's really a great movie from 1988! How exciting is that for a saturday night.
Tomorrow is Easter. I hope everyone has a good time hunting all those eggs.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Saturday-April 9, 2011
My best dog Izzy and I spent a few days in Atascadero and Pismo visiting my dad and two aunts. Weather was beautiful, warm and sunny. We went over on Saturday and came home on Thursday. It was nice to see everyone.
My aunt Clem has a 6 month old puppy named Princess. She was not happy about having another dog in her house. It's a good thing that Izaboo is just happy to see anyone because Princess took every opportunity to run after her and show her teeth. Izzy did her best to just ignore the whole situation, but there comes a time when even the best tempered dog, or human, just gets tired of being harassed. Izaboo reached her limit on Monday. The two dogs were in the backyard doing their "business" when Princess made a run at Izzy. Well, Izzy turned to her, barked, and started chasing Princess. I could read the look on Princess's face, "oh no, she makes noise, and uh oh, here she comes!" It was priceless. From that moment on Izzy and Princess both decided they could play and have fun. My cousin Jessica's daughter Ericka, she's 7, saw some of the jewelry I've been working on and asked if I could make her a necklace.
On Wednesday it seemed like a good idea to go to Pismo and spend the night. I had made a reservation on Tuesday at the Sandcastle Inn. This hotel is right on the beach and I REALLY splurged and got an ocean front room! Ground floor, balcony about 100 yards from the sand; beautiful! The best part was the welcome notice in the lobby telling everyone about special guests. It was a poster that indicated Mr. and Mrs. (so and so) were celebrating their 37th wedding anniversary, and, welcome to our special "furry" guest, Miss Izaboo! I don't think Izzy saw the sign or there would have been no living with her!!!!!
We had a great time walking on the beach, digging in the sand, running from the water, and especially meeting new people. Everyone told Izzy how cute she was, and she was eating up all the attention.
Meanwhile, back in Atascadero, Ericka thought I had gone home and was sad thinking I had not made her necklace. Of course, not the case.
Thursday we checked out of the room, boo hoo, and I went to all three bead stores in Grover Beach. Of course I had to spend money at all three, I couldn't very well not. All three were different and had really nice things. Oh, it was also pouring down rain! So much for sunny and warm. After stopping back in Atascadero at dad's house, getting in more visiting, and giving Ericka her necklace (of course I made her one), Izzy and I took off for home. Rain, hail, lightning, and thunder. We had every kind of weather on the way home, but made really good time. I always like traveling and visiting people and places but I'm also always really glad to be back in my own house.
Rory was surprised but happy that we came home early. Our other dog Sassy, and both of the cats (Lucy Liu and Munchkin) were glad to have us back. The best part of being home of course is the comfort of my own bed!
All in all it was a good trip and I'm looking forward to next time. That will be in the next month or so. Until then, back to the normal routine.
My aunt Clem has a 6 month old puppy named Princess. She was not happy about having another dog in her house. It's a good thing that Izaboo is just happy to see anyone because Princess took every opportunity to run after her and show her teeth. Izzy did her best to just ignore the whole situation, but there comes a time when even the best tempered dog, or human, just gets tired of being harassed. Izaboo reached her limit on Monday. The two dogs were in the backyard doing their "business" when Princess made a run at Izzy. Well, Izzy turned to her, barked, and started chasing Princess. I could read the look on Princess's face, "oh no, she makes noise, and uh oh, here she comes!" It was priceless. From that moment on Izzy and Princess both decided they could play and have fun. My cousin Jessica's daughter Ericka, she's 7, saw some of the jewelry I've been working on and asked if I could make her a necklace.
On Wednesday it seemed like a good idea to go to Pismo and spend the night. I had made a reservation on Tuesday at the Sandcastle Inn. This hotel is right on the beach and I REALLY splurged and got an ocean front room! Ground floor, balcony about 100 yards from the sand; beautiful! The best part was the welcome notice in the lobby telling everyone about special guests. It was a poster that indicated Mr. and Mrs. (so and so) were celebrating their 37th wedding anniversary, and, welcome to our special "furry" guest, Miss Izaboo! I don't think Izzy saw the sign or there would have been no living with her!!!!!
We had a great time walking on the beach, digging in the sand, running from the water, and especially meeting new people. Everyone told Izzy how cute she was, and she was eating up all the attention.
Meanwhile, back in Atascadero, Ericka thought I had gone home and was sad thinking I had not made her necklace. Of course, not the case.
Thursday we checked out of the room, boo hoo, and I went to all three bead stores in Grover Beach. Of course I had to spend money at all three, I couldn't very well not. All three were different and had really nice things. Oh, it was also pouring down rain! So much for sunny and warm. After stopping back in Atascadero at dad's house, getting in more visiting, and giving Ericka her necklace (of course I made her one), Izzy and I took off for home. Rain, hail, lightning, and thunder. We had every kind of weather on the way home, but made really good time. I always like traveling and visiting people and places but I'm also always really glad to be back in my own house.
Rory was surprised but happy that we came home early. Our other dog Sassy, and both of the cats (Lucy Liu and Munchkin) were glad to have us back. The best part of being home of course is the comfort of my own bed!
All in all it was a good trip and I'm looking forward to next time. That will be in the next month or so. Until then, back to the normal routine.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Friday-March 31, 2011
Klutz. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I am a klutz! Yesterday was "let's make a really pretty necklace day", and out came all my beading equipment and supplies.
I chose my beads wisely, purple glass chips. I measured the beading wire and hopefully one size fits all. With everything in place I begin my project. Now the holes in these beads are really, really tiny. The wire just fits through and I'm using a lighted magnifier to assist me. The project is moving along quite well, it's beginning to look very pretty. My eyes are starting to cross, but that's part of the experience. Deciding which of the two holes the wire goes in is fun, NOT.
A couple of hours go by and I have not spilled or dropped a single thing onto the floor. That is my usual thing, but today no.
I'm done! One end of the wire is crimped together with the wire guard and 1/2 of the clasp in place. So far so good! The second part of the crimping, and placing the clasp on the other end of the wire goes quickly (for a change), and lo and behold, a beautiful necklace! Sometimes I surprise myself with my craftiness.
Only one more step to go. I pull extra wire through a couple of the beads and pick up the wire cutters to trim off the excess. . . . . . . . Wait for it . . . . . . wait for it . . . . . .!
While cutting off the excess wire, I blink for one second, one, and it happens. I have just cut the wire the necklace is beaded on instead of the excess wire!!!!! The necklace drops to the table, a few of the beads fall off (but not on the floor, ha ha), and the first word I say is . . . .
KLUTZ!!!!!!! (well, not the first word, but the first word that can be published).
I made a good recovery however, my beautiful necklace is now a beautiful bracelet! Sometimes a change of plans is a necessity even if it is unplanned.
I chose my beads wisely, purple glass chips. I measured the beading wire and hopefully one size fits all. With everything in place I begin my project. Now the holes in these beads are really, really tiny. The wire just fits through and I'm using a lighted magnifier to assist me. The project is moving along quite well, it's beginning to look very pretty. My eyes are starting to cross, but that's part of the experience. Deciding which of the two holes the wire goes in is fun, NOT.
A couple of hours go by and I have not spilled or dropped a single thing onto the floor. That is my usual thing, but today no.
I'm done! One end of the wire is crimped together with the wire guard and 1/2 of the clasp in place. So far so good! The second part of the crimping, and placing the clasp on the other end of the wire goes quickly (for a change), and lo and behold, a beautiful necklace! Sometimes I surprise myself with my craftiness.
Only one more step to go. I pull extra wire through a couple of the beads and pick up the wire cutters to trim off the excess. . . . . . . . Wait for it . . . . . . wait for it . . . . . .!
While cutting off the excess wire, I blink for one second, one, and it happens. I have just cut the wire the necklace is beaded on instead of the excess wire!!!!! The necklace drops to the table, a few of the beads fall off (but not on the floor, ha ha), and the first word I say is . . . .
KLUTZ!!!!!!! (well, not the first word, but the first word that can be published).
I made a good recovery however, my beautiful necklace is now a beautiful bracelet! Sometimes a change of plans is a necessity even if it is unplanned.
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