Gee, it HAS been a while

Hi everyone:

I know, it's been a while and I am truly sorry that I have been so quiet lately. Since I put my back out it was very difficult to sit in a chair for more than a minute or so. Of course the docs gave me meds, and I spent a few days flying Air Percocet. Not my favorite feeling in the world, although I do like the no pain part, so I only took them for a couple of days.

The only residual effect of the back problem is a loss of sensation in parts of my foot. Am seeing the diabetes specialist in a couple of weeks and he will know what to do about that.

So, I managed to make a few more cards, which you can check out in my photobucket, otherwise, I am trying to catch up on swaps, housework and sleep.

I will try to be more consistent when it comes to writing, but I will promise to at least touch bases once a week... THAT I know I can do.

So, thanks for all the get well wishes, the cards both snail and e mail and finally the prayers.

I am good, really, feeling like myself and raring to go (as long as it doesn't involve walking - lol.

Take care everyone, and to all my American friends, Happy Thanksgiving, go easy on the Black Friday experience...

Hugs and all that.

I'm baaaack

Hi everyone:

Did you miss me?

Man oh man what a week this has been. I have barely been able to drag myself away from my studio.

We have a very challenging photo restoration project on our plates. These photos have been in wallets, tucked into books, carried around in purses and pockets, and just plain mauled.

They are wrinkled, have tape on them, torn in places, and the people are wearing vintage print clothing that you can hardly make out. The glare is horrendous in most of the photos since the photographer had his subjects facing the sun... Well, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger right?

I also had two sets of ATCs to get done, have one mailed off already. The second one, well that is a whole other ball of wax. I thought they were complete, all except for my signature, but just before I was to sign them, I thought oh why not add, such and such to give the images more depth... I HATE them. Have to start every single one over. So guess who won't be getting much sleep (if any) tonight.

I also have a couple books to finish making, haven't finished the structure and sure haven't worked on the cover art, and finally an Iris Folding project due in 5 days!!! Oh and did I mention two cards for a swap and a prize package for a contest I ran?

So my Lovelies, don't be too sad if you don't hear from me for the next couple days. Be content knowing that I am happily creating my little heart out.

Thanks for checking in.

Hugs and all that.

Monday all over again

Hi Folks:

It's Monday again. Hubby is had today off and we decided to go galivanting. We ended up at a craft store and they were having a terrific sale on paper products. I was able to pick up some beautiful additions to my cache.

My sisters received their birthday cards and were very happy with them. It is funny how identical twins can be so different. They have such different tastes but look the same.

I know I promised to publish some pics of my latest work, but I just didn't have the time to do it today. Hopefully tomorrow, but I won't promise since I hate breaking promises.

Well I know that this isn't the great Canadian Novel, especially today, but I am going to sign off right away. I ache in places that I didn't even know I had.

Have a good evening everyone.

Bye for now.

Already sunday???

Hi Folks!

I can't believe it is already Sunday! I know I lost a couple of days because I was ill, but still is it just me or is time moving much faster? Certainly, it can't be because I am getting older... right?

So, with the computer down yesterday, I actually got quite a few cards made, I know I promised I would have new pics for you, and I will. . . tomorrow.

My Australian friend Betty is being so helpful. I am trying to improve my parchment technique and she is doing all she can to make it happen. Love you Betty!

My Texan friend Betty and I are going to collaborate on a card. I am so looking forward to the experience, since this kind of art is usually a solitary experience.

I have many swaps and challenges to take care of this week. I want to have everything ready to be mailed by Thursday.

I expect Christmas card orders will be coming in soon as well as poster and flyer requests for the Agencies we volunteer our services for. This is a crazy time of the year and I always look forward to its being over.

For the first time in recent memory children did not have to wear snowsuits and boots for Halloween. It was actually pretty toasty according to our standards. I enjoyed listening to their screams of delight even while I lay in my sick bed - well okay, it was a sick couch - television was my friend.

Our little grandson was a pirate this year and I hope to have pics to share when his mom gets them to me. He still isn't speaking to me. Doesn't like Nana anymore. I know patience is a virtue, but it is one I am very quickly running out of. I miss our chats but will continue to wait for him to come around. He is angry because Nana lives far and doesn't visit. I would let him in on a secret if he would let me, Nana is pretty choked about that too.

Oh, to add insult to injury, yesterday a major water main broke in the street in front of our home so we were without water for 24+ hours. Not fun! Isn't it amazing how spoiled we are with our luxuries - I do believe that indoor plumbing is a luxury that is unheard of for many of the planet's inhabitants. I can't imagine having to cart water from some outside sourse to do all of my chores. I try to remind myself of how lucky we are when I am feeling a little sorry for myself... You know those "{wahhh I didn't have a pony when I was little" kind of days.

But I digress. The city workers toiled all day and all night and restored our services about an hour ago. They are just cleaning up the site and preparing to leave. Bless their hearts, I sure appreciate what they did.

Okay, so I am off to do the dishes, and maybe even take a shower!

Have a great Sunday evening!