Had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. Remembered all of our relatives and friends who have fought and served to make it possible for us to enjoy these times together. Saturday and Sunday we enjoyed the company of our son and granddaughter (daughter-in-law had to work) as well as friends Bev and Doug and 2 of their daughters. They are just like family to us and we really enjoy being together when we are in Maine.
On Monday we had visits from my sister Debb and her dog Squeaky, as well as sister-in-law Leisa and her new grandson TJ, and later in the day TJ's Mom and a friend also came. Also on Monday our granddaughter marched in the Memorial Day Parade in her hometown. She looked great all decked out in her red, white, and blue.
Saturday we attended the Coffee Pond Welcome Back Potluck with 38 people in attendance. Great fellowship, food, and fire. So good to all be back. We did miss the few who weren't there....from CT, VA, Ireland, NH, MA, NY.............did I miss anyone??
Saw my Mom today...she's still sharp as a tack and will be 93 in June. She keeps in touch with friends and relatives on email. Since she is quite deaf it is good that we can email because phone is difficult.
Tomorrow I have to get back to working on my website so it can "go live" soon.
Hope you all had a fantabulous holiday weekend.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
After a long hiatus...I"M BACK!!!!
It ONLY been 3 1/2 years since I have blogged and have decided it is time to pick it up again. I now spend 6 months in Maine and 6 months in Florida each year. Sterl and I bought a little place in a park in Arcadia, FL.
It even has a "studio" for me right off the screened lanai where I can often be found working on my jewelry and visiting with many friends as they pass by our corner. I have a lot of time to spend with my jewelry and other crafty pursuits because Sterl spends 3 days a week on a golf course.
When in Maine I can be found in my kayak with a group of friends at 6:30 am every day that the weather allows. We go once around "the pond" checking out decks, docks, boats, and floats...as well as our Loon family, any ducks on the pond, our eagle and osprey that are occasionally around, and any early morning fishermen. Sometimes we go out again in the afternoon and sometimes we swim and sun at "Anna's office (her gigantic float).
We are an active social group on the pond with frequent parties of one sort or another....Thanksgiving, Fourth of July (non-motorized) Boat Parade followed by awards and food (of course), dock hops (progressive meals by boat), and more such fun things.
By Labor Day we really need some downtime to rest up for all of the winter activities in Florida. There we have so many activities that it is physically impossible to do all we wish to do. I therefore, participate in crafts (I am the craft chairman, which means that I teach most of the crafts but do "draft" people to teach their specialties), quilting, sewing, line dancing, water aerobics, shuffleboard, RedHat (yes, we have 2 groups in the park), and lots of "one-time" events. I am also active in our Relay for Life group and help raise money.
So now you that know where I am and what some of my activities are I guess I should show you some of the fruits of my labor.
This is a favorite creation of mine. I have trouble fastening bracelets and wanted something that would help me and also be attractive on my dresser. I call this "the third hand". To use it you place the clip on one end of the clasp, grasp the beaded portion in the hand who's wrist the bracelet will go on, with the other hand wrap the bracelet around the wrist and join that end of the clasp to the one held by the clip. It has been a very popular accessory.
It even has a "studio" for me right off the screened lanai where I can often be found working on my jewelry and visiting with many friends as they pass by our corner. I have a lot of time to spend with my jewelry and other crafty pursuits because Sterl spends 3 days a week on a golf course.
When in Maine I can be found in my kayak with a group of friends at 6:30 am every day that the weather allows. We go once around "the pond" checking out decks, docks, boats, and floats...as well as our Loon family, any ducks on the pond, our eagle and osprey that are occasionally around, and any early morning fishermen. Sometimes we go out again in the afternoon and sometimes we swim and sun at "Anna's office (her gigantic float).
We are an active social group on the pond with frequent parties of one sort or another....Thanksgiving, Fourth of July (non-motorized) Boat Parade followed by awards and food (of course), dock hops (progressive meals by boat), and more such fun things.
By Labor Day we really need some downtime to rest up for all of the winter activities in Florida. There we have so many activities that it is physically impossible to do all we wish to do. I therefore, participate in crafts (I am the craft chairman, which means that I teach most of the crafts but do "draft" people to teach their specialties), quilting, sewing, line dancing, water aerobics, shuffleboard, RedHat (yes, we have 2 groups in the park), and lots of "one-time" events. I am also active in our Relay for Life group and help raise money.
This is what we look like now (my hair is long, just pinned back). My facebook profile picture shows the long hair.
So now you that know where I am and what some of my activities are I guess I should show you some of the fruits of my labor.
Here are 4 bracelets that I made from the same basic "recipe" yet they look very different from one another. Top is pearl, next is bicone crystals, third is assorted round beads, and the bottom is bicone crystals again.
Don't know why I can't align these the way I want, but they are here to illustrate that I enjoy playing with clay, also.
I guess I've messed aroundenough for tonight. More to follow. I'm also building a website to sell the things I make. When it goes "live" I share all of the particulars.
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