What's New?

 Nuthin! 

Sort of an overcast day but sadly no rain.  I don't think it has rained to two or three days. Seriously if I have to stay home it might as well rain!

I got up just after 0700 and I have to say I slept well.  I had vegan Greek yogurt with blueberries for breakfast along with my coffee.  I was supposed to strip the bed and wash sheets but I opted not to.  After I got dressed I started working on a Paper Pumpkin Kit.  The theme was Valentines so a lot of pink is involved.  Not my favorite color pallet

Finished these this morning.  I was working on them when Jim got up around 1000

While Jim was napping this afternoon I finished the kit.  

We are rarely on the same eating schedule so Jim had breakfast when he got up.  Around noon I had leftovers of mashed potatoes, peas and green beans.  He had his lunch when he got up from his nap.  Sandwich, soda and chips.

All is right in our world

No Longer Waiting!

 Jim finally had enough of waiting!  Last week we took advantage of a sale and bought a bed for the guest room/office.  We've been sleeping at our new home ever since.  Still no king size bed, sofa or recliner....

I think the older I get the less patience I have for simple things.  Like waiting for our bed and sofa to arrive and Jim's recliner.  We check daily on some things, more than once hoping the outcome will be different.  We stopped by Ashley and checked on the bed and sofa the news we got was early this week...No call yet and it's Tuesday.  The chair from Costco has been in limbo, order was turned over to FedEx in New Jersey and I expect Tropical Storm Debbie has had an effect on the area.  We need to call and get an update.

 We continue to have two dwellings.  One in Tallahassee (north) and one in Crawfordville (south).  I guess you could say we are blessed with a summer and winter home! 😄  Meanwhile we commute.  Jim has gone to the rig today because the exterior is being cleaned so we can proceed with selling it.  Just a few basics remain to be brought home. 

Now that I'm not so tired all the time I'm cooking meals at the apartment.  I also ordered meal kits so I don't have to plan so much.  The pantry is still a work in progress.  We need a bakers rack so I can get some excess off the floor.  I do need to organize my kitchen cabinets, rearranging pots and pans, cookie sheets and cutting boards...just takes time to figure out where is most convenient.

Jim has managed to hurt himself and is seeing a chiropractor for therapy.  Twice a week for awhile...Hopefully his pain will diminish and go away soon.  His posture has been getting worse over the years and the chiropractor is working on that also.  It's frustrating for both of us.  Part of his therapy includes the Cobra pose...I thought I'd give it a try, good for the back.  Consistency is the key!

During this transition all my craft supplies are being organized after boxing them up haphazardly.  Just easier to grab a kit and assemble.

From September 2023, this kit had 8 notecards and 8 treat bags.  I still need to finish the treat bags.

August 2023 Paper Pumpkin...these were super easy and quick to make

If you think you'd like to try cardmaking kits are an easy way to start.  Sign up for Paper Pumpkin here and I'd be honored if you chose me as your demonstrator.  Stampin' Up! also offers other kits, contact me if you're interested!

All is right in our world

Figured it Out

It was quite simple once I hurt my brain trying to figure it out.  I changed browsers, that didn't work.  Looked in my computer files...nope, no recent pictures...I got my new phone around Mothers' day so that had to be it.  Pictures didn't sync with it from Google!  Whew...

It's hot here, as I type it's 93 and feels like 104 degrees.  1430 in the afternoon and the humidity is only 57%.  It's like being in south Texas!  Between 1100 and 1600 we aren't going outside, it's just to hot for us.

Yesterday we spent some time with Chris and Sonsearae.  It's a regular Sunday date.  They both spent time cooking and we had a fantastic meal of red beans and rice, BBQ shrimp, crab cakes, potato salad and slaw.  I also get my chocolate fix when I'm over there...dark chocolate!

Using up DSP from my stash, these cards were made using a OSW from Jessica.  She's my upline and when you join my team you'll have access to her OSW library!

Thoughtful Journeys DSP.  This 6x6 pack of paper packs a punch! One side has beautiful scenes and the flip side has a watercolor pallet

Paper Pumpkin July 2023 kit....I know, I'm a year late but they are perfect for summer cards! Made three of each

Many of you know we have white squirrels here...this one is two toned!

All is right in our world

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Happy New Year

 All I can say is wow!

 I can't believe the productive year I had making cards.  Almost every day I use my supplies to make cards. It gives me joy and I'm pretty sure it lowers my blood pressure

We spent some time with Chris and Sonsearae yesterday. Between the two of them they keep us well fed.  Italian pot roast with meatballs and pepperoni.  The flavor was Benissimo!  Served over fettuccini and served with garlic bread and a beautiful salad.  For dessert we had an apple puff pastry concoction.  I'm sure it has a proper name.  The apples were sliced thinly and softened in the microwave.  All wrapped up in the pastry and baked.  Kind of like apple turnovers....yum.  Sangria was served

On Saturday Sonsearae and I had pedicures. It's always fun spending time with her.  Of course the pedicure is wonderful! My old feet like being pampered

We've had a few wintry days with temperatures dipping down to freezing a couple night.  Today it's pretty balmy out there.  Winds from the south make the 69 degrees feel pretty decent

Handmade cards because:

                          No one displays an email on the mantle
                             or shows off a tweet on the fridge

                      or saves a Facebook post in a box of treasure

                                          Total for 2023

                                                   737

These are from the December Paper Pumpkin Kit...Time to get ready for Spring!  Last set of cards for the year

All is right in our world

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Showing how to make quick and easy cards. 

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Not sure what's Worse

   

Friday...For the past few days we've enjoyed abundant sunshine.  A few clouds here and there and no rain.  But our daily highs of mid to upper 90's with a heat index up to 109 keeps me indoors.  Jim has been keeping up with his walking but as he said his speed is way down.  

Had lunch with Sonsearae last Wednesday.  She and Jim shared a pizza while I had a Caesar salad.  A week ago we had the truck AC repaired and while driving on Wednesday it was flaking out again.  We made a run yesterday and it worked ok.

The rains returned Sunday morning and it rained off and on all day.  I'm sure at one point overnight I heard it raining and it is awful wet this morning.  Sun hasn't come out yet.

Spent some time with Chris and Sonsearae yesterday.  Mexican inspired meal with brisket tacos, Spanish rice, homemade salsa (thanks Robyn!), Pico de Gallo and some yummy pinto beans.  Chris celebrated a birthday on Saturday and we continued yesterday.  Cupcakes!  home made cupcakes

                                                Handmade cards Because

No one displays an email on the mantel

or

Shows off a tweet on the refrigerator

or

Saves a Facebook Post in a box of treasures

Total for 2023

                                                      320

Christmas cards made from Echo Park Cozy Christmas, two more for my stash!

Another project finished with retired Butterfly Bijou DSP from Stampin' Up!  The Sentiment is from Circles Sayings

Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit

Using up my stash to make simple cards

All is not right in our world!  A family member has been burgled and damage was done

I am an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Showing how to make quick and easy cards. Follow me here or on Facebook:  Card making with Linda for more detailed instruction. To place an order, head over to my website to view the digital catalogs

https://lindagoudelock.stampinup.net

Lazy Day

        I don't think either of us went outside today. Beautiful day and it didn't rain! I didn't do laundry, had pizza for lunch but I still need to do dishes.  We both had naps.  I suppose one day we'll get caught up on sleep.

Not to long ago we saw this 'rock' in the yard.  Turns out it was a turtle!  Not sure where it came from or where it was going.  I hope the mud wasn't a heavy burden                                    

   

                                  Handmade cards Because

No one displays an email on the mantel

or

Shows off a tweet on the refrigerator

or

Saves a Facebook Post in a box of treasures

Total for 2023

                                                      203

These first 12 cards are from a Paper Pumpkin Kit, No Matter the Weather March 2020.  These kits are a great way to get into cardmaking.  You must sign up before the 10th of the month to get the current it, get details here:   

                        https://lindagoudelock.stampinup.net/

Super simple card design using Dainty Flowers DSP from Stampin' Up!  It's no longer available so I'll use up what I have now and then

Made for a Challenge at Club Scrap. They supply the sketch and I chose the January 2016 card kit Celebrate

Texture Chic DSP with Soft Succulent cardstock, both retired

Countryside Inn suite is from the new Annual Catalog as is the Circle Sayings Bundle.  My upline, Jessica Taylor designed it when she joined the million dollar sales club.

                                    All is right in our world

I am an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Showing how to make quick and easy cards. Follow me here or on Facebook:  Card making with Linda for more detailed instruction. To place an order, head over to my website to view the digital catalogs

https://lindagoudelock.stampinup.net/

Any Plans?

     The weekend is upon us!  Do you have any plans?  Thus far we have no plans.  Today we did drive to Panacea to visit the Tomato Lady.  Working out of her van she provides produce to far flung areas!  Today I picked up some Kirby Cucumbers and the  sweet potatoes were from Mississippi. A lot of her produce is from Florida.  Drove down to a little beach on Ochlockonee Bay.  It was beautiful but the parking lot (small) was full and there was a brisk breeze blowing so we didn't walk the small beach.  Next time! Made a run to CVS and then home

Sonsearae stopped by, she worked in Crawfordville this week. She brought some Tuna Casserole for Jim and I fixed a macaroni salad for out lunch.  Of course Jim had both!  Also served up some fresh tomatoes.  

A couple of days ago Jim got a new recliner.  It has a phone charger, USB port, drink holder and as you can see it reclines quite a bit.  The headrest is adjustable.  It sits a bit higher than his other recliner and it reminds me of a throne.  When in the upright position his feet don't touch the floor.  If it had a snack compartment he'd be all set!

                                 Handmade cards Because

No one displays an email on the mantel

or

Shows off a tweet on the refrigerator

or

Saves a Facebook Post in a box of treasures

Total for 2023

                                                      58

These three cards are from a past Paper Pumpkin kit, Sending Good Thoughts

Country Floral Lane from Stampin' Up!

Club Scrap Challenge Sketch for February

Club Scrap Challenge for February

Haven't seen any Robins lately, I guess they're headed north.  Be on the lookout for them!

All is right in our world

I am an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Teaching quick and easy card making. Follow me here or on Facebook:  Card making with Linda for more detailed instruction. To place an order, head over to my website to view the digital catalogs

https://lindagoudelock.stampinup.net/

Holy Cow! I'm 75!!!

 

I celebrated my 75th birthday on December 8th.  The day started with breakfast at Sonsearae and Chris' house.  They fixed a French toast, bacon and fruit breakfast for us and even served mimosas!  Afterwards I received presents!  A Peter Pan T-shirt, homemade perfume, a Saints bead for my Pandora bracelet and a gift card for Soma.  I am blessed with generous children.  

Once all the fun was over Jim, myself and Sonsearae headed to Panama City Beach where Chris arranged for our Hotel. My dear son had to remain behind to work.   But first Sonsearae wanted us to stop by Latitude Margaritaville.  What a nifty community with several sizes and price points for homes.  She wants to live there.

Once we checked into our hotel we headed for the beach.  To cold for swimming but we enjoyed the salt air and surf

The sunset was perfect, especially so because when we arrived there was sea fog blanketing the coast!

Dinner was at the Grand Marlin and we all enjoyed some delicious seafood.

Since it was my birthday they brought out this decadent dessert.  the cup is like a praline, filled with a scoop of ice cream, topped with chocolate syrup, fresh fruit and chopped nuts.  Of course we shared it but once we all tasted it we dove in!

The original reason for going to Panama City Beach was to renew my military ID.  Couldn't get an appointment but we just enjoyed the area.  We also did some shopping at Pier Park.  Always fun wandering through stores with tropical clothes and goodies.

Our time at the beach was over and we headed home driving highway 98 along the coast.  So still got to see the Gulf and beach communities.  Stopped for some lunch and all to soon we were home.  Fabulous way to spend the day, but us old folks were pooped!

Thank you Sonsearae and Chris for making me feel so special on my special day!

                                   Handmade cards Because:

No one displays an email on the mantel

or

Shows off a tweet on the refrigerator

or

Saves a Facebook Post in a box of treasures

Total for 2022

459

Paper Pumpkin November Kit

all tags 

This lovely Wonderful World Paper is retired and I wanted to use it for a OSW

11 cards from one sheet of paper!

Using Texture Chic DSP and Christmas to Remember and Texture Chic stamps from Stampin' Up!  Silver foil is SU also

Card Sketch challenge

Another card sketch challenge

I am very close to 500 cards for the year.  Think I'll make it?

All is right in our world

I am an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Teaching quick and easy card making. Follow me here or on Facebook:  Card making with Linda for more detailed instruction. To place and order, head over to my website to view the digital catalogs

https://lindagoudelock.stampinup.net/

It's Official!

Cold weather has arrived.  The last couple of weeks have be so nice with the temperatures slowly teasing us.  But now it's cold!  It was 38 degrees at 0630 this morning.  It's now 0900 and only 48 degrees outside.  But the sun is shining and it should rise into the 60's today.

Jim has been keeping up with his walking.  This watch of his sets goals for the month and every now and then Sonsearae challenges him.  All is well in the health department for both of us.  Though I could use a checkup, it's been about a year.

                                             Handmade Cards because: 

                No one displays an email on the mantel

or

Shows off a tweet on the refrigerator

or

Saves a Facebook Post in a box of treasures

Total for 2022

340

Don't you just love these Gnomes from Stampin' Up!?

Paper Pumpkin Kit with lovely colors

These cards are from Echo Park

I was gifted some hot peppers.  I have an air fryer that has a dehydrator setting.  So I set them to dry and it took days and days and days...not sure I'll do that again.  I'll just string them up next time!

They still weren't dry at this stage but I whizzed them up in my Vitamix and set them back in the toaster oven on low heat

It yielded about a cup of red pepper flakes.  I use it in Spaghetti sauce and on Pizza.  And where ever I need some heat as it's muy caliente!

I hope wherever you are, you're enjoying this fine Autumn Day!

All is right in our world

When it rains, it pours

  If you think I'm going to talk about rain you've got another think coming!  Our everyday life is pretty calm and quiet.  But not this week!  

On Monday long awaited parts, to fix the toilet that has had a slow drip for months, arrived.  Always out of stock we both anticipated this simple part for a simple repair. 

Tuesday we had places to be in Tallahassee so into town we went.  Also enjoyed some lunch.  On the way home the right front break started grabbing on the truck.  Oh No!  So Jim called around and found a place where we could drop it off, have it looked at.  

But!

On Wednesday morning Jim started the repair on the toilet and another part snapped off.  The rig is almost 20 years old so things are going to break.  Since this toilet is a much needed item he called around to see about mobile repair coming out to fix it.  They said yes, but it will be Friday morning.  At our age sleeping though the night without a toilet or having to schlep to the bathhouse is not acceptable.  So Jim arranged for a room at the hotel about a block from here.  

Meanwhile Sonsearae and I had pedicures to get after she got off from work at noon.   We arranged for her to meet us at the garage (brake on the truck) so she could drive us into town for lunch and the appointment.  Also to pick up a rental car. After we got home on Wednesday we relaxed with some coffee, I had a bite to eat, we packed for an overnight visit and headed to the hotel.  

We still needed somewhere to rest our weary bones on Thursday night.  Sonsearae offered us a bed.  So we just packed up some clean clothes and headed her way on Thursday morning.

During all this time we had to deal with rain showers here and there.  We dropped off our belongings and visited awhile before we headed to Costco for some veggies.  We brought a cooler and of course we made use of her fridge and freezer overnight.  We had a good visit, a lovely dinner and all three of us were in bed by around 2200.

I should mention that Chris is out of town.  He was missed especially by Sonsearae and their dog Maui.

Friday we had to be home for the repair to the toilet.  So I roused Jim around 0730, we packed up and headed out just before 0800.  Most of the traffic was headed into town so that posed no problem for us

I'm happy to report the toilet is operational and we are happy campers ensconced in our home once again.  It's been a costly week and it isn't over.  We still need to get the truck, hopefully today.

How was your week? 

                             Handmade Cards because: 

                No one displays an email on the mantel

or

Shows off a tweet on the refrigerator

or

Saves a Facebook Post in a box of treasures

Total for 2022

265

Challenge cards using a OSW  using 6x6 paper, from Jessica Taylor.  The card on the left uses the tear a flip method.  It shows the reverse side of the DSP.

Circles can make for an interesting design!

This is the inside

Finished up a Paper Pumpkin kit

The next three pictures are a OSW from Jessica Taylor

I really like the colors in these cards

btw OSW stands for one sheet wonder.  You use the whole sheet of DSP paper.  In this case it was 12 x 12 inch paper

All of the product is Stampin' Up!

As soon as we pick up the truck

All will be right in our world

and it is raining...my rug will never get dry