The Reunion was great. There were a few bumps in the road, but everyone enjoyed visiting with each other so much. We had 3 new guys and one new wife that had never been to a reunion before... what a great time we all had. Several of us went to Dealy Plaza and the Schoolbook Depository... all us historical buffs loved it. The picture is of Reunion Tower. The restaurant in the ball on top revolves at the rate of one revolution per hour so all the patrons can see the entire skyline of Dallas as they are enjoying the terrific food.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2006
We're Back!!
The Reunion was great. There were a few bumps in the road, but everyone enjoyed visiting with each other so much. We had 3 new guys and one new wife that had never been to a reunion before... what a great time we all had. Several of us went to Dealy Plaza and the Schoolbook Depository... all us historical buffs loved it. The picture is of Reunion Tower. The restaurant in the ball on top revolves at the rate of one revolution per hour so all the patrons can see the entire skyline of Dallas as they are enjoying the terrific food.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Puff Ball "Almost" Identified
Our company has arrived from Virginia. Thanks to Pat, we now know that this is not the fruit of the tree... it is a parasite that is filled with a gray powder that I assume is spores that will carry in the wind to propagate the species. Another friend said that his father always called Devil's Puff Balls and not to ever inhale the powder. Pat says they grow on oak trees... and we have plenty of those... Thanks to Rose and Mariella who researched several places for me to try to find out...
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Puff Balls
Friday, June 16, 2006
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Bear
These are the first steps of the embroidery for the tiny bear. It has been worked with DMC embroidery thread for the stem stitching and silk ribbon for the roses and leaves. The gingham is a little light-weight, but we'll see how it turns out.
In other news.... there isn't any... grin DH is worried that while we are gone to the reunion the squirrels will run out of water, so we have dug out the dog waterers (you know.. the kind with the jug on top that drops water into the bowl) and we are now testing to see if the squirrels will drink from them on the ground.
Our new Sweetgum tree has yellow leaves all over.. Don't know what is happening with that.. I noticed when the guy from the nursery planted it that it looks like the main tap root has been cut... hmmmm
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Baby Bear Embroidered
I found this pattern in the CQ Magazine Online in their archives here. (Take a look... the bear in picture is soooo cute!) I wanted mine to be little more country, so I will do it in the yellow gingham and use ribbon embroidery instead of the Brazillian embroidery that is used in the pattern.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Monday, June 12, 2006
Ostrich Egg is Painted!
My friend Rose just picked up the ostrich egg. Her birthday is in a few days, so I guess this is her birthday present..grin "Happy Birthday, Rose!" For a really big pic of the egg, click here....
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Our "Sonic Bird"
I took this picture yesterday of our "Sonic Bird". For a really large view, click on the pic. Of course, she is very busy sitting on her nest so she didn't come up and show off that beautiful bright yellow breast that she has. They both have a slight indentation of the feathers on top of their head.. makes them look like a silent movie star with their hair parted in the middle..grin We thought maybe the male would come up and relieve her so I could get his pic... but no dice.. didn't show up. When he shows up, she flies straight up into the sky until she is a tiny speck... I don't think I have ever seen a bird fly that high. The male does not sit on the nest, but he flits from one limb to another, looking around all the time and never leaves until she returns.
Friday, June 09, 2006
Every Day Stuff
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Orioles Nesting
DH and I go to the local Sonic a couple of times a week for lunch and usually try to get there about the same time of day so we can park where we can watch the traffic (and the progress of the Chicken Express they are building next door). A couple of weeks ago we noticed a beautiful Oriole flying around and landing in the small landscaping tree in front of us. Then we realized that she was picking up small pieces of paper and bits of string... she was building a nest in the tiny tree! Well, her eggs have hatched! Right there in one of the busiest places in town! We are waiting for their fledgling flight since we have no idea how many chicks she has.
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
V-Stitch Afghan Pattern
This afghan was done last winter when I decided to try to use up some yarn that I had left over from another project. Well... I had to buy more yarn, so now I still have yarn left over..grin It was very easy and is essentially just one V-stitch after another, turn and do another row of one V-stitch after another. But I have put the pattern up here at Fabric Follies. This simple pattern also makes lovely doilies and/or table toppers when done in a small thread or bedspread cotton thread.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
What a Stash!
Over the next few days, I will be putting up pics of some more of the things that Deb gave me out of the crocheted doily stash that she has... I really like this Irish Rose table topper. I'm not sure yet whether I will put it on the dining room table or use it somewhere else.
On other notes... I still am not sure whether the RRL has made it to Gainesville or not. I will call tonight to see.
We spent yesterday running around the Texhoma area delivering broken lawnmowers... ugh.. The Husqvarna broke right in the middle of mowing the valley. The Dixon was already down with a flat and a belt, so that had to be taken into Oklahoma to the dealer for repair. And to do this, we had to rent a small trailer... what a day!
The good news is that after a day like that one, coming home is always good.
Monday, June 05, 2006
Sunflower Chip Bowl
Yesterday was our friend Roger's birthday. After a disastrous attempt to make him a birthday cake..(another post altogether! .. grin) we stopped at Albertson's and bought one on our way to their house. What a good time we had.. Happy Birthday again, Roger!
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Vintage Crocheted Apron
My friend Debbie and her husband are terrific garage salers... We were going through a box of crocheted items that she bought for a couple of dollars and came up with this beauty. I had never personally seen a crocheted apron since all the ones done in our family had been working, every day aprons made from good sturdy fabric. What a treat it was to find this! She graciously gave it to me...The waistband is filet crochet with the ends of the ties having little pink shells on the ends. The body is made up of simple shell stitches divided into rows by using the v-stitch into the top of each shell. The 3 vertical stripes are double crochet increases into the top of the shells previously made. Very simple pattern for such a pretty apron! I am surprised that anyone would sell it!
Friday, June 02, 2006
AVVA Cookbook
Well, the newsletter for the LRRP/Rangers is finished and mailed. The new membership cards are finished and mailed. Now it's time to start on our new fundraising project for AVVA. The scan cut off the top of the page, but this is essentially what it looks like right now. It may change a few times before publication, but at least it's a place to start.