Monday Night

Well, it is Monday again. The weeks are going by so fast these days. I guess the saying is true. "The older we get the faster the time goes by." I apologize, I don't know who actually said that. Anyway I had a really great time on Saturday with my sister Kathy and friend Patsy. Thanks girls, can't wait to do it again. The crop was buzzing with activity as people took out boxes of memories and lovingly placed them on beautiful layouts. There was much chatter at each table, people meeting new people and others seeing old friends. I did not get a lot of cropping done but, I did have fun. I saw many things and I even bought some things from some of the vendors. Sometimes it is just nice to get together with other women and chat. I did learn some new techniques and saw some new (to me) tools used for scrapbooking. And now I want them all!!!!!!! Some day, a little at a time I will have them. Meanwhile, I will play with the stuff my sister has or my friend has. I know they won't mind. Well gotta go for now. It is getting late. Night.

Have You Ever Seen One of These Up Close?

Woe!!!!! Have you ever seen one of these up close and personal? And, no that is not my hand. I found this pic on line when I was looking for what kind of spider I had encountered one cool spring morning when I attempted to enter the laundry room. A spider that looked exactly like this one was creeping along the cement floor right across the doorway where I was standing. I stood there in shock not believing my eyes. It moved very, slowly across the floor closer and closer to the washing machine. I was totally creeped out by its long, hairy, legs as each one moved menacingly along carrying its fat, hairy, body along the gray, cool, floor. I gasped for air and stepped back and turned toward my son's room. Not realizing how loud I was I began to pound on his door, yelling, "Nathan, you need to come out here and see this!" Keeping my eye on the creepy crawler, I pointed to it when Nathan opened his door. (His bedroom was near the laundry room.) He said "Oh my God! But, I was the hysterical one. Screaming, I said" Oh, you gotta kill it Nate! Grab a shoe and kill it!" So he went back into his room and grabbed a shoe and went out to kill it. After a few seconds of chasing it, the dirty deed was done. Nathan then proceeded to go back to his room leaving the splattered, dead, spider in the path to the washing machine. My reaction was, "Eew! Please clean that up!" So he grabbed some toilet paper and cleaned up the glob and threw it into the flush. "Thank you Nathan, thank you so much! You are my hero." This is a true story. I had never seen a tarantula on the loose before. I have seen them only on TV. That was enough for me. I think back to that day and I am really sorry I had it killed. I should have put it into something and found out where it came from. I was so hysterical I just lost it. Even now when I look at the picture I quiver. If I saw one again I would probably call my hit man (lol) and have it killed. So all you arachnid lovers please forgive me.

Still Snowing Here

Yup! It is still snowing here. In the first picture you can see my husband behind the car. Believe it or not he is clearing off his car so he can go back to work. The time was about 1:00pm. You can't even see his car behind mine. Actually he is driving my car (the one he is clearing off) and I use his car. That's another story. The second pic I just took at about 2:45pm. I think you're getting the idea. LOTS OF SNOW HERE!!!

I Wonder Why?

Hi again. No pics this time. I just wanted to comment on my blog. No I'm not being conceited, lol. I just wonder why the time is not correct. For instance, it is 1:43 pm now but when I post this, the time will be different. Mmmmmm just don't get it and I don't know how to fix it either. If anyone knows please let me know how. Thanks.

Another Nor'easter in Maine

Here we go again! Another Nor'easter in Maine is whirling outside my door. We had lost a lot of snow over the past week. We could even see some grass in the front yard. I apologize for not taking pictures then. Today I did take pics of the falling snow I would like to share with you. Notice the car in the first pic. That was taken at about 11:15 am and the car in the next pic was taken one hour later. The third pic was taken at about 12:45. My husband came home for lunch today and he said the roads were very slick. Thank God the community college my son attends canceled today. I am a wreck when I have to drive in this kind of mess.

A Close Up

I tried to get a better picture of the earrings, close up to see if I could capture the sparkle. I'm not sure it worked. Perhaps I need a different background.

My Sparkling Creation

Hello there. I am back again. Tonight I thought I would share with you something I created. I am so excited! Several days ago I went shopping with a friend and was able to purchase some very pretty beads at a discount price. With a new found enthusiasm I created this beautiful necklace and earring set. I wore this set to church this morning and received compliments on it. I have made many necklaces and other types of jewelry in the past but, I must say I believe this set is my favorite. I enjoy creating jewelry pieces, especially when I have good quality beads to work with. On my budget that is not often enough. I do make nice pieces that are inexpensive to make so I can sell them at a real reasonable price.
The picture doesn't do this set justice! but it is the best I can do. It is very pretty and has just the right amount of sparkle when the light hits it! The beads are faceted round metal, faceted bicone smoke and faceted bicone black, strung on double bead thread and secured with bead tip covers, attached with silver jumprings with a silver screw on clasp. It is elegant and can be worn with formal or casual attire.