Paying For Luggage On Flights

Here's my idea, cause I think they got it all wrong.

CHARGE ME FOR CARRY ON's AND NOTHING ELSE!

8 bucks for a pillow?

9-11 bucks for a snack?

15 for a checked bag, 25 for 2?

 now they want money for carry on bags?

 Thier reasoning is make the plane lighter and get to your destination faster. heheheheheh pardon me while I snicker. Wrong I tell you, WRONG.
If they would just stop all of these add on charges and JUST charge me for the convienience of carry on bags, I COULD understand.
Carry ons may be easy for you, but I contend they are a pita to everyone else. They hold up the process of loading and disembarking the plane.
They do indeed weigh the plane down.
They may or may not have contriban onboard, easily accessable.
Anything other than a laptop size and they are cumbersome and just piss me off! When loading the plan why dont they sound off by luggage content instead of your seat number? It doesnt matter what number you are, you walk the plank only to be stopped standing WAITING for the truffle shuffle in the isleway watching the wrestling match going on overhead. Its just not good Jetiquette peoples! You have now decided to waste my time and possible bunk me in the head with your huge bag being hucked in the air. :::Yes I have been bunked in the head::::I understand children needing a small supply bag for long flights. I understand that people dont wish to check their bags only to retrive them on the turnstyle with crowds after landing. IF the luggage did in fact arrive!

SO YOU PAY FOR THIS CONVIENANCE.

This, I'm sure will spark a great deal of controversy, but its what I think about it. The Airlines have it BACKASSWARDS.

Why yes I did sleep well thanks:) I am on my second cuppa thoughts while contimplating a drive, train travel or flight to get to Ronda's soon. This came at a handy dandy time because the news came on and helped to make my decision. Ronda? I'm driving, Top down, hair flying Mach 1 John Mayer blasting, cuppa in the holder, luggage in the trunk....Imma coming soon!

Facebook vs Blog vs Twitter Observations

Mornin`! I'm on it! I don't know what it is I'm on but I'm on it! I made a huge list and I'm on cuppa #3, so I feel chatty. I need to be out of here in the flippin rain in a little while so not a lot of time to blog. I just wanted to say that since I have been trying to be diligent about blogging and reading blogs, I have noticed that Im NOT THE ONLY one lagging due largely in part to Facebook! My usual list of reading, isnt posting much! I see that some quilters even use FB as a Twitter station too! ( what they happen to be doing at the moment). I am equally as guilty of posting on FB before blogging. These programs really are different though. BLOG vs FB, vs Twitter...etc....I finally stopped trying to Twitter my life away. I do like FB, and of course the blogs. I like to be "In Touch", just not as "in touch" as tweeting all the time. I have decided that FB keeps me connected, and blogs feed me ( including my own). If I need a tweet, I'll speak to Sir Rudy about it. He tweets enough for the State of California!
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I have a bit of bad news on the quilting front. I reloaded the DWR and fought with the backing for 2 hours with Walt on one end and me on the other, clamps inbetween and we both decided that it had to come off again, and frog the last ( first) row too. Yes, I cried. But hey... I'm so used to crying that I can just do it while living, notta problem. We unzipped the 103 inch beast and looked at each other, both of us in total shock of the work ahead ( again). I brought her into the living room so that I wouldnt miss HOUSE and 24. While I turned the end table into a sewing station, Walt was on Craigslist .. I asked what he was doing and he said, and I qoute " I am looking in the want ads for a lady to come in and help frog for 8 hours". :::shaking my head again::::
I am certain there is a lesson to be learned here somewhere. I will ponder this while nipping, not tucking. Grunt.
I'm off to quilt shops to make my rounds and have a much deserved lunch with a fellow Quilting friend. I shall return to frog another time:)
PS: I couldnt frog during 24... I was WAY too nervous and Jack surely would have caused a RIP. Dang it Jack!

'Whenever you get into a jam, whenever you get into a crisis or an emergency…become the calmest person in the room and you'll be able to figure your way out of it.'"

– Rudolph Giuliani

Marvelous Monday, Begin Again!

                                                  A fun easy read while on a short "save the legs" break.

The Woman who wrote this has such a sweet spirit. I think it so cool to be able to say that. Pick that out. I get quite a tickle to come across a person that I can KNOW this immedietley about them. I wonder if ever someone will say this about me. I shall strive for this, me thinks. My Sis, Kelly = sweet spirit.  You KNOW this, upon meeting her. Me? I dont think sweet would best descibe me...LOL, My Mom? Nope... sweet n sour maybe. I miss my Mom. I wonder if she is an angel for me. I wonder if Munz is. enuf of that!
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How are ya? I had a frogging weekend Im sure you know! I am reloading her today, everyone pray. I still contend that this fabric is wonky, ( fat back for a king) I hate clamping it all over to keep it straight, but this load gets the full treatment for sure! I cannot invest another week of ripping. Besides, I am itching to move on now. Not sure if the inspiration is coming from MQX, MQS shows, but I want to quilt as opposed to cook, and THATS a good thing! So I'm off! With an attitude of gratitude, make it a good day:)
PS: I cant wait for Robin Hood OR, RUSSELL CROWEEEEEEEE ( sorry, had to squeel)


* Good reads (and listens)
*new phone! eliminate ONE aggravation
*no accidents while frogging
*Costco Rotissere chicken! Man what u can do with 5 bucks!
*the ability to pretend
*Kid calls:)
* a laptop nearby for laziness:)

YUMMY Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes YUMMY

Ever have a FF on a Sunday? Ya have now!
Inspired by Heathers Hawaiian vacation, she made me hungry for these. Now I REALLY had the urge to add shredded coconut to this, unfortunatley, my freezer was missing it. (next week). I should have put this on the menu for my guests at the B & B!!
Karen, you have to try these for the kids.. seriously yummy!



Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 -1/2 cups (shaken) buttermilk

3 tablespoons butter, melted

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 ripe banana

1/2 cup macadamia nuts (chopped )

Serve with real maple syrup

Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Whisk together buttermilk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth. Add flour mixture and whisk until just combined. (the more u beat the "tougher" the cake) Cut banana into bits and fold into batter along with nuts. (Batter is thick.)

Brush a 12-inch nonstick skillet with some of remaining tablespoon melted butter and heat over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto hot skillet and cook until bubbles appear on surface edges and undersides are golden brown. Flip pancakes and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a large plate and cover with foil to keep warm, then make more pancakes!

Hey! Heres an idea!! Lets put a dollop of whipped cream on them, and call it dessert!!!

Well come on... IHOP can do it, so can I.

Satur-New-day/ Happy Birthday Stephanie!

And she lives to talk about it! Go figure.
With an audio book plugged in ( The purpose driven life) and a delicious new little book in hand for breaks ( Key to living the law of attraction) I frog on. For those of you people who still dont know that term it is a quilting term for HOW THE HELL COULD I HAVE MADE THAT MISTAKE ANYWAY, and have to rip it out. ( rip it-rip it)
I suppose it can be said that you cant keep a good woman down. ( for long). For those of you on this emotional roller coaster with me...my heartfelt sympathy and/or gratefullness.
Now, onto Saturday.........................................................................................................................

Happy Birthday to Stephanie! I miss them so much sometimes! It hits me and I just say ..."Idaho????" and move on. Hope you have a great day Steph! I couldnt find any recent pictures alone, so we have a group shot here! Stephanie, Moi` Karen, Julie...
MY GIRLS!

When will I be finished de-stitching this beast of a double wedding ring? Oh I hope by tonight! hope hope. I really wanted to get to Costco today as I need a new phone system. Rid myself of one aggravation in life.
I cant wait to get back to quilting this as it was MOST fun screwing it up in the first place! I truly am missing the trip to the East coast shows this year. They provide so much inspiration and commoraderee ( spck). I am living vicariously through my friends there, and on Facebook. GRUNT.
I am also watching Heather in Hawaii ( hey new chapter!) and wondering if I will EVER be able to go again. I am listening to Rudys new repetoire of "hey! How are ya, I love ya! wanna bite?" So misleading eh? lol One never knows with him if he actually wants a bite, or wants TO BITE. I finally moved his tree into the shop to spend time with me. Its very cute to hear him say "Mama Sew". Not so cute to hear him call me a "dumbass".  Which by last evening I was tired and sore, eyes teary from strain, and I just wanted to throw him in the cook pot. I'm telling you this bird absolutley KNOWS stuff!. It is very uncanny how he can read my moods, (or screw ups) and speak accordingly to them. Right now, Im in a good mood, having a second cuppa on the side patio, and he is next to me going through all of his songs trying to get some "good boyz" out of me! ( I am ignoring him).
I tried to do a new youtube of him but he saw the camera and started tweeting like a bird. ( birds cant talk is what he really means). dang bird. I put the camera away, and he begins his best impressions of Walt.
Hey do you want to see a really cute new picture that was in my email this morning? huhuhuhuh?

So I should get back to frogalot ya think? okay. Have a nice week end.. I want to be out here in the vitamin D land!!!

This Quilter Misses Jamie, Did I mention That?

I saw his picture on Karens fridge. I WANTED him there at Avi's birthday party. I remembered the Paulbearers at Moms funeral, He was missing. He will be missing from all things. Its a peculiar feeling. I smile to see his image, and even his face inside my Son Jake....but an immediate pain takes over. I try to brush it aside, and it remains. IF he is here with me, why does it cause such heartache? I open my sewing machine, there is his little 9 year old face loving his Mama. When I sit to watch TV his goofy braces smile is playing the piano over there JUST for me. I made Clam Chowder and I SWEAR I heard him say that its better than spaghetti. Songs, poems, qoutes, stories are written about these things. Your loved ones blowing in a breeze, the scent of a favorite flower. What if its just a coping mechanismn?
I know... WHYYYYYY THIS post? IMMA bout to tell you.Its about discoveries.
 Its about quilting! Yep... its about quilting.
Two years have passed my friends, and my life as you know has changed greatly. So has my quilting business. I've been frogging. Frogging for days!Yep, and that means pondering. You know the drill. MAYBE the reason for the quilting isnt JUST because of the moving around so much. MAYBE its me. Maybe I am not ABLE to change the grief channels so quickly when I'm alone in what used to be my happy place for hours on end?Isnt it ironic? I asked Walt to move the guest room television in here for me so that I could try that. A babysitter? I have used Rudy, Audio books, news talk radio, all of my music files...and still I feel like LEAPING out of my skin. VERY unusual for me. So I decided to talk about it. I actually feel like talking to HIM about it. So I am doing both. I really would rather be at MQX feeding my quilter side and inspire me, but instead I am here still picking up broken pieces trying to find normal. Wow... I think I need a better plan as this one isnt cutting the mustard now is it? ( who the heck made that saying up? its kinda goofy)
Today I will be listening to A Purpose Driven Life on Audio book. I have it in print and just never got around to it. Ever since Audio books it seems to be a why bother? James had my tech tickle gene. Anything techy and new he HAD to have and disect. He also had his Mom's anxiousness. I really think that I need to dig out his tee shirts and make some quilts. Maybe THAT would help.I truly have not been able to touch them or pictures, or thank you notes! I feel bad for not sending them in a timely manner, but I begin and literally RUN away.  Now I have Mom's thank yous to get out too! For my laziness, I am sorry. Maybe soon. Maybe its what I need for closure. It would seem that I have done everything BUT deal with myself regarding James. And Mom.
 There sure are a great many "maybes" in my brain today eh? A great many stitches to break too. I should go back to it. I suppose I should be thankful that none of the backfill has been done before I saw the SNAFU eh?
I'll be pondering over there should you come up with an epiphanies regarding my issue...lol
LYG

What Happens In Vegas Stays In Vegas?

Yes, Blima CAN belly dance!
While Morrocan food is good, and so is the entertainment, I dont like thier furniture. I think it may have been made for dwarfs. Dwarfs who do not use cutlery. Whats the deal with that? Sushi, I understand... this... hmmmmm

                                               Yes, Walt found a Caberet Queen on the old Strip. We HAD the Fremont Experiance. I spent all of my time trying to find the Rat Pack.  grunt.

And yes, I have been known to chase down a WeinerMobile or 2. I wanted to see the driver!!Do you suppose there is a potty in here? A bed? A hot dog cooker? Is it a modified Airstream RV unit? Things to ponder on Hwy 58.

In fact, I want to be a driver! When I was a kid I would follow this rig on the TV commercials hoping with all of my might that it would come to my city! ( kinda reminds me of that red rider bee bee gun kid...Ralphy!)  ::;;jotting down on bucket list:::
















And I want one of these to ride on too.

Aint she cute? Blima, NOT the Alpaca... ok.... shes cute too...

And you can bet your sweet bippy that i will never wear ZEBRA again!

Now here's the shot of the day! LOL

Happy 5th Birthday Aviana!

And then theres MOMMY who cant resist playing with Aviana
s new Plasma car ! LOL Hysterical Karen...really:)

Our wild child had a party theme of the same! WILD CHILD! She had a blast and when asked for her "best part" , twice she exclaimed, THE CAKE!! I kinda thought it was the dress below...snicker:)
Even though I'm a very tired Nonni with late quilts... I am happy that I got to be with her for her party. Today she is officially 5, and I swear I dont know how the years passed by so fast. I think I will blink and she will be grown. tsk tsk tsk....

BEST GIFT BY FAR!!!

Loading Or Unloading?

I had to run over here just to say this! One custom loaded and giving me SHEET... one on the design wall due for Mid state fair entry.. one quilt in que DUE Friday double wedding ring for rehearsal dinner and Mother of the groom is just as stressed as I am! I wish to be at MQX with Ronda, and Im so tired from all the driving that my body throbs! There are dishes stacked to there, and I need more coffee, so I ATE COOKIES!!!

PHEW... Wheres my Snippers?

M&M Happy End Of Spring Break!

With one of the fastest weeks in the history of fast weeks........... I made it! WE made it. Just after a whirlwind rendevous with Blima and Mike in Las Vegas, I made a mad dash to the valley for Aviana's 5th birthday party:) The bonus was Jake came too! I got home yesterday late afternoon and fell INTO THE SOFA.

We met up with a foodie friend Barb and her family too. I hadnt seen her in a few years so it was a real treat! I wanted so much to bring Blima home with me, but it will have to wait again. The time we shared was not enough, but wonderful. I decided that we have a good deal more fun without the men in tow:) ( not rocket science eh?)

We saw 4 shows in as may days. All of them diffrent TYES of shows, all exciting and great! I am so happy that we spent the extra for the nearly front row seating. We saw Cirq de soiel, LOVE Beatles revolution, ( Walts fav), Lion King, Jersey Boys, and Terry Fator. A lucky girl am I. FOUR!!!! FOUR OF THEM!!!

I have a mountain to climb this week in custom quilts, so I may not be around, but then again, I may need an outlet too!

I will post more pics when I can..Happy Monday everyone, Im going to work!

M & M's include:

SAFE TRAVEL with no tradgedies! ( Woohoo!!!!)

Wheel of fortune jackpots are hella fun! ( til u put it all back in)

Blima Blima Blima

Frozen foods to throw in the oven when exhausted!

great new shoes to walk LV in! ( u knew I would eh)

Quilt clients who will even meet you in route!

A great car that takes all I give her and keeps purring!

Fear Is Courage That Says Prayers.

OKAY...I'm going. But I fear. So I pray. But still, I fear. Short of calling everyone I know and telling them to sit on the couch and not move a muscle until I return... I have done all that I can to stand on top of the fear and say NOTHING HORRID will happen while I'm gone.
I was just wondering if my persona was prone to post traumatic stress disorder. When I fell in 98 from the staircase... (I dont think Ive blogged about this). I developed more than the fractures themselves. I let a fear in that didnt go away for a few years. The fear of falling ( go figure) from tops of stairs. I couldnt go up... therefore I REALLY couldnt come down. THAT was some serious work getting rid of that fear I tell you!
Now dang it, I suspect its back.(in the form of tradgedy happening while Im away) Anxiety and short panic attacks, forget sleep, and I cannot focus to save my ....neck. Believe me when I say that I am fighting this every step of the way. I have mastered going to the valley...and no longer think Walt will disintegrate while I'm away. I can be home and not wring my hands worrying about family. However.. heres the big test... Walt and I gone together on holiday,which hasnt happened since we lost Jamie. No holiday-ing for us. I am my own episode of FRINGE. Grunt. Do I thow my cell phone in the trash? Call everyone and ask them to be extra careful? Yes, Hawaii flashes so many times so fast today that I cant keep up with my brain remote. So I pray. I chant the above blogabout title. Oh geez, I just remembered that the last time we met Blima and Mike MY kids called with what I thought was an April fools prank. They said "Hey Mom! We're in Lake Tahoe and had a triple wedding!" yep, we all got married!" . No way did I believe this. But it was very true. This was just before Jake left for Iraq. Not that it was a tradgedy by any means.. but a life changing event without da Mama? WTH???
Yep, I'm throwing the phone in the trash. Why is it Im not on a bunch of medications or institutionalized or something?
CLIC

Good Friday

Must we be Catholic to celebrate a Good Friday? Why must there be but ONE good Friday in 52? I dont think so. I celebrate Jewish holidays too. Whats wrong with that? Nuttin. I kinda get a tickle out of all these "rituals" of various religions. Last evening I watched as the community gathered for a Thursday Feet washing of the homeless. HUH? It caught my attention so I listened intently to the story.




 I pondered what if we all took our favorite rituals of each of these beliefs, and just called it a life of our own with a personal relationship with our Father...and then Love, Honor and Respect those beliefs.

I thought about Mom's take on the whole subject. She really detested the word and definition of religion. Being the inquisitive girl that I am, I studied each and every belief system that I came across. This resulted in many a finger wagging from my Mother. Altho she didnt mind or even KNOW of a few I adopted with my own brood. Family home evening being one of them. My Utah peoples taught me long before I had children of this night. I loved it and incorporated it. When Mom was around, read: Tamale Time, she loved it too. We grew up non catholic Christians without using the term religion. It worked for us. Still works.
So happy good Friday to everyone! Will you eat fish? Go to Mass?  I will be making a quilt, packing my bag, and of course pondering how to make next Friday good too. Its what I do.
LYG

Cat VS Dog on A Roomba...LOL

Support = Success

The secret to success is in support. (remember the Who's your bra blogabout?)
Good morning, to above starter........... we all NEED it. Sometimes, some of us need it more than others, and more often. THIS morning, I woke up pushing myself JUST to get to the kitchen. It happens. Its amazing to me how one day I can skip in there, and the very next I must use self talk to make it to the same mark. It is on these days... moments... I search for a bra. Know what? I am so blessed to ALWAYS find one!
Having said that, this is just to say good morning to you, and thanks for the support no matter how great or small. I am thankful that God has sent many angels to see to my success. I pray that I too am a sent angel for some.

M & M's Happy Passover!

To you and yours!

One week til I see Blima!!!!!! yep yep yep... One week! Today she is busy with Passover dinner for I forget, 20...15... Pfftt... a lot of peoples! I asked her if she would attend church, after laughing at me at the church vs Snygogue snafu... she told me that CHURCH is around her dining room table! Works for me, best place for worship I say! So after 2 days of dinner, which took the last 2 weeks to prepare...she too will be packing like me to meet next week! We have vowed to hit some pretty big jackpots.. you know, for new cars, houses, little things like that:) I have a very busy week, with lists all over the house of course... I hope I have enough spoons to do it all because frankly... I have few these days, but I keep rattling the cutlery drawers in search for more. Have a Marvelous Monday Dear Blog Readers!








* COFFEE BROUGHT TO ME IN THE MORNING
* Skype calls with pals, download it today!
* 3 of 7 productive days. Sometimes, there just arent enough spoons?
*Cell phone calls at a JM Concert from DD!
* JM Tee shirt from said DD!
*Shared plans, help with plans
*TJ Maxx opening at costco complex!

First Blog Award 2010

My first blog award for 2010!! ( Maybe I am coming back to the land of the living eh?)Thank you Thearica! Glad that I make your day a little better:)

This quote comes along with the award:
"Bloggers who inspire others with their positivity and creativity".


The rules for accepting the award are:

1. Put the logo on your blog or within your post.
2. Pass the award to your top 3 bloggers. ( or as many as turn you on daily!)
3. Link the nominees within your post.
4. Let them know they received this award by commenting on their blog.
5. Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.

My Pick Hits with a cuppa or two:

SarahBear's Mama  For a wink and a smile with every post!
Judy  For a damn good cuppa coffee while I walk through life with her!
Ronda For feeding my heart, mind and soul on a daily basis.

Speaking Of Shoe Fetishes............

That comment that I made yesterday drove a nail right into me. Not only do I have a shoe fetish ( and I KNOW i'm not alone in this one either) but I think I better take ownership of a certain pet peeve that I also have regarding said shoes. It would seem that I am forever picking up and putting away Walts shoes. He leaves them wherever. The only place I really dont mind them being is outside at the front door on the porch. I think it gives the impression that a big strappin man resides in there so ya better not be trying to break in here. ( Like I said, it aint easy being me). Ok, so.. I suppose I gripe a bit, be it to myself, others or Mufasa himself. It occured to me yesterday that I left my new Skecther denim wedges at my daughters house last week. (GONE NOW EH) I also remembered how I cannot find my lil black boots since practically living at my sisters home. (SAD TOO Mom and I bought and loved those).
 I was writing yesterdays post while listening to Fergie sing Glamourous. A part of the lyrics said ( and I concour) "Gotta make enough lettuce to support your shoe fetish". Well, it hit me! I looked down to the floor and practically wrapped around my rocker are 4  .....5 pair of MY SHOES!! Its me! Its Me I am the man on the grassy knowle! Good grief! I leave my shoes all over too! Ya know that wouldnt fly when there were children around!  I snapped an embarrasing pic and took them to my closet, but before I got there I spied a PILE on the bedroom floor!
Bad girl. I'll work on that. Maybe what I need is a build out shoe closet where I can SEE them all.
Walt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PS: Thearica presented me with a blog award! Stay tuned while I write that up!

Wrap A Quilt, Wrap My Linens Too!

G'mornin:) I am well aware that many of you will be shaking your head with this totally OCD-ism, but I want to share it anyway! I havent quite gotten the hang of this new photo placement, so bare with me on that K? With that said............ Messy cupboards piss me off. There, I said it. When I want to set a table, dress a sideboard, or make ready for incoming guests, I must WHIRL things around until I find what I'm looking for! With the last move I even drasticaly reduced the inventory giving linens to my daughter to DEAL with. Anyone else need some too? Steph? Julie? I gots lots! I found that if I buy the same color of sheet sets, when I go to make a bed, pulling out the WRONG size, I have a whole heffer trying to find the correct sets!

Problem: Ineffeicent messy linen storage

Solution: Quilt Like wrapping!

I may not be the original idea woman on this,(although I could be?) but it was a lightbulb moment for me.

For my girls rolling your eyes: I am NOT Bossy, I just have better ideas.

Stay with me, you will thank me when I'm gone.

Pictured below are now sheet sets wrapped in one of 4 matching pillow cases (after you get past the messy closet) and marked for which bed it belongs on. When company comes, or I change my own bedding, voila! Pull down a nicely wrapped package! Fresh out of the laundry, fold, pack up, mark, & put away.....a cinch! Again, I KNOW you will say that you dont have time, but believe me, it takes more time to REfold, whirl linens around, and get pissy! Today, I am going to do the same thing with all table linens!

:::Things that get done while not quilting eh?:::

I think THIS move is really messing with me. ( no pun intended) I have the urge to purge, if not organize. I plan on a HUGE Tag sale soon. I mean really, how many linens does one need? I have/had enough cloth napkins to feed a small country! All bedroom closets were full, all linen closets, and many boxes to go! And BTW, same goes for Vases, dishes, kitchen gadgets, pitchers, candlesticks, cookware, OMG! 

 I think I have a home goods fetish as ridiculous as my shoes!

Like I said, I just wanted to share this little helpful hint while enjoying the morning coffee and sunshine. Its nice out here today.. I'm getting some much needed Vitamin D. Now I need a good laugh, and I'll call myself Healthy today! Have a good day.. I'm off to organize something!

LYG!

Waking Sleepy Thoughts

Everyone can relax. I found my quilt maker:) ::Sigh::: Now if only I could find Moms recipe for Walnut Herb salad I would be thrilled. I have now torn this house apart for about a handful of missing items. I REALLY loathe moving. Think I need to CLIC, yes CLIC.
Whats doing for this Wednesday with you? I will be working in the shop on a custom Batik. I hope. SHOUT OUT to Ronda who just won BIG for her Darwins Diamonds quilt, I am so very proud of her! I miss her. shoot... CLIC
I have been collecting my UFO;s. Wow... I have more than ever before now. Like I said, 2 years running, Sybil`s all over the map. The one that pains me the most is the nickel quilt I began with regard to my James. You may remember talking to him in pen, on fabric.. Now I have a bazillion gut wrenching nickels to place, sew, quilt. I may just box that one up and be buried with it. Hmmmmmm
I have 4 count them 4 grand baby quilts I have never gotten quilted! BAD Nonni! Whats wrong with me?Maybe I need some inspiration. Maybe I need some anti-depressants? Maybe just a hug, ya never know with me eh.
brb, more java needed.........
So Las Vegas is soon for Dear Daughter & pal, then my turn, minus John Mayer! Grunt. I hope she is careful and keeps her wits about her. We really should have planned this out better..lol. I cant wait to see Blima! ( and Mike) We are already making up codes to sneak away from the men and chit chat in real time. We may not need the codes because we just realized that our hotel has a BARE POOL, and the men just might be gone themselves! So did LV get bored with million dollar fountains and decide to build a nudy pool? I mean topless pool? It is very sovinistict (sp chk) that entry to the Bare Pool is FREE for all women, and the men are charged 25-40 bucks. Come onnnnnnnn
Hey! Enough yakking! I need to get to my lists!
Have a good humpday, pray that mine is focussed and productive K?
LYG
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Tickled On A Tuesday

Today is the first day I am actually feeling excited about our Spring break trip to Las Vegas! Yep yep yep... its almost been an impending doom until now. Im not sure what changed, but I think it may have something to do with a helping hand.
We will be off to see Blima and Mike for a whopping 4 days. ( I think I mentioned this before) I have a dog sitter, bird sitter, house sitter, and we are driving, NOT flying! YIKES. We have front row seats in 4 shows that Blima and I have been longing to see. Jersy Boyz, Lion King, Love, Terri Factor.
We will even be dining with a foodie friend on one night! Walt & Mike Im sure will be delighted at the Morrocan restaurant to watch all the belly dancers. grunt. Blima has been in charge of dining, so I know that will be a treat as well. Im looking forward to the pool time just to relax ( note to self, get a new quilt book to bring along). I have made a tight budget to gamble with, but that wont work long cause me & that Wheel of Fortune have a date to WIN WIN WIN. Then............ look out world. I have an additional list of spending to be done! lol One of them is a new sewing machine! MAN this Elna is making me mental! Im about to dig out the featherweight and go slow for awhile.
So, the coffee is good, the list is growing, the attitude is UP, and only a few things could have been better on the first cuppa today. NEVER go to bed leaving a dirty kitchen!! Its hell to wake up to! Its just awful to put at the top of a new days list eh! chit.
Ponder food: Shaping ones destiny.... hmmmm I shall ponder this today. :::dont even ask me where that came from, it happens.
Anothe tickle: I received an email from a long lost neice last evening! I was so thrilled I nearly couldnt speak! ( NOT). My brother Terry, ( which is a long story and u dont know it) Had the cutest baby girl last time we saw each other. She is now grown and gorgeous and didnt even know she has a couple Aunties over here. How cool is that?
Another tickle: Heather is indeed Preggers and officially excited? Well, I was...lol I was throwing potential fabric all over last night after gawking at the lil sonogram sent to us! Congratulations H Woman, and I'm on it!
One more tickle, can ya stand it? I had a call from a customer Kathy Donelli who did not leave me her number to return the call! The reason for this tickle? She was my first double wedding ring customer, and THAT quilt went into her pattern and has brought much loved attention for Dear Gina services! The lime DWR even went on business cards! Now her son is to get married and we have another one! Trouble is............... NO PHONE NUMBER TO BE FOUND! So Kathy, or anyone who knows her, please tell her I CAN AND WILL do the DWR for you in time! Just call back! I guess in the move, I have miss placed my card files.... well .. no guessing about it.. THEY ARE MIA.
Ok, very late start but the second cuppa was as good as the first, gotta bolt!
LYG!

Marvelous Mondays In My Minds Eye

A VERY busy March!  Jamie (baby grand girl) wins her first ever beauty pageant, coming in 2nd place!Shawn ( baby grand son) turns 3!!! Holy crap where does the time go? Jackie ( Neice) turns 17!!! My Sis and her Hubbs at dinner for birthday celebration. Pictured with Jack, the amazing brother of said birthday girl Matty Moo!( nephew)

A quickie visit from the ever so busy Mompean family! Sarah rushed at the beach, Heather and I rushed through 2 games of Rummy, Gina 1, Heather 1.... problem is... heathers 1 pretty much clobbered me. Grunt. THESE visits are WAY too short!

THESE are my Marvelous Monday Look backs!I Suppose I should get back to work now since the next couple weeks will be as busy!

Now THIS Would Perk Me Up!

76 Degrees today!!!
Or
What a differance a day makes!
or
much needed sleep!
or
Home
or
Seeing truly missed family
or
Chanting that attitude is everything, with proper attitude, we would not only see life differently, it would BECOME different soon enough.
or
*All of the above

I'll buy that for a dollar:)
You see, it may be as easy as
Sometimes you are the windsheild, and sometimes you are the bug. At any rate, I'm gonna make another cuppa, clean this mess, and load a custom quilt job. TGIF
LYG

That Last Post..............

"A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation

with the bricks others have thrown him."

David Brinkley

Could someone please stop the brick throwing going on? PLEASE? I'm freaking strong enough thanks!
 
BBL

M & M's & There She Goes Again!

"A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation

with the bricks others have thrown him."

 David Brinkley
"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.
 Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."
 Helen Keller

Yes, Dear blog readers I am trying to convince myself!!

Ahuh.... I concour. Sometimes it feels like a good game of Space Invaders and all I can do is duck & dodge, but I refuse to go down. ( ok, well for long).

That widget thing below still has me intrigued. I have been reading posts since 2007, and one thing has occured to me. Life changed. I didnt so much. I mean yes, I have changed with respect to grief and a tad bit of insecurities.. but my core seems to have remained the same. Am I wrong? Or shall I say... is it right?

IMHO I am on target. That firm foundation was put down so long ago, and here I am, riding waves.:::shaking head:::: Ok, enough pondering, I gotta go!

I am off to the valley once again. I'll see my kids, grands, sis & family, and hopefully Moms headstone will be ready.. Not sure, but I'll be stopping to say happy birthday to her anyway. I'll bet everyday is a glorious occasion for her now. I wonder if shes making pies for all the family past. My James being first with his beak open. Wow.. didnt I say enough pondering?

Have a marvelous Monday dear readers... See ya when I see ya:)

M & M's include

* Good friends and week end visits

* A mean Pot O beans
( I hate it when I have to THINK of these things from last week, as opposed to them rolling off my fingers)
*Craigs list
*Root touch up from Clairol...lol
*Cheetah Fabric
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Dear Daughter: Ya Done Good Buttercup!

Nurse Rachett  Karen made it.. its official! I KNEW you passed the board:) Congratulations dear daughter!

We are VERY proud of you! Since Grama cant be here to say it, I just did.. Ya done good Buttercup!

I guess I should dream up a Nursy quilt? BTW, I havent been feeling well lately... come take a look would ya?

New Widget & Heather Comin'!

http://www.linkwithin.com/learn?ref=widget

Have you peoples noticed in the last couple days the 3 pics at the bottom of every post? I may be Sybil come lately, but I just put this Widget on, and its wasting my time! Its Kinda Fun! I clic on those related posts and history unfolds itself, good and bad!
VERY INTERESTING. I really wish to purchase BLOG2PRINT and make a chronicle book of this mess of a couple years. ::good & bad:::
I also put a search bar widget on, so you can find recipes, and M & M's easier, but it took forever to load the page each time I clicked on it.. SO... I trash canned it.  I get several emails asking for back posts, recipes, etc...
I want pages to load and flip on command. Sorry? Keep emailig, I will share always.
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THE H WOMAN WILL APPEAR TONIGHT!
Guest room ready/ check
cards strateicaly placed in plain view/ check
Pear crisp on the list/check
toy chest filled in/check
coffee beans grounded/check
 I need to make some chili for Kim.... what else? Oh crap I better go make a list and get to it!

I Won't Be Seeing John Mayer in Concert This Year

Pain throws your heart to the ground,

love turns the whole thing around,

no it wont all go the way it should,

but I know the heart of life is good.

John Mayer

 

Oh you have heard this from me a million times, but guess what... true-er words have never been spoken in my life eh? I cant remember who wrote it on a block on my comfort quilt, but THANK YOU AGAIN, cause its a go to chant for me.

Karen, Dear Daughter will in fact be seeing JM this year, in Vegas no less! Yep yep yep.. She recieved tickets for her graduation from her BFF Becca. ( Ya done good Bec) I will be singing over here with them.. wishing I was there.

I WILL BE THERE................ To meet Blima in April! I know I know.. SHUT UP RIGHT? Yep yep yep.. She and Mike are coming to meet us for a few days by the pool.. I mean slots.. I mean theatre.. Oh wait.. Maybe its at Bobby Flays restaurant???  No matter, I can hardly wait, or breathe knowing that is only 3 weeks away. I havent seen her in a year!!  The 4 days, Im sure wont be enough. I may stuff her in my suitcase. We have tickets to see so many shows I've been pining away to see!

Jerzey Boys!Lion King! Love! 

side note: I have put in a prayer post it note.. I have called all the kids.. NOTHING better happen while I'm gone, Or... or... well... fill in the blanks.

 

Now you know... to improve my DQL I have indeed scheduled a Montreal trip in the fall. I really need to get back on that horse and ride. Blima and I are in hopes of a new road trip to Wherever, we really dont care as long as its together! I need a winning lotto ticket Lord.. yes I do....

I will leave you now, to listen to my third copy of Continuom CD. I need a fourth. A quilting, I mean Singing.. I will go.........

Random Marketing Thoughts

Ok so swelling is down, one WEEK later I feel near human agin. WOW... What a ride! At the top of my list this morning, the quilt shop! Yes! Can she actually stand up for several hours and knock out that loaded King? ( pray)
I have so much work to do in here.. Mercy am I behind. The good news is....I FEEL like it! Its about damn time too! I really miss having a TV in here.. babysitter news talk maybe, I dunno... It shouldnt matter right?
I been thinking.... I have been trying to position myself to open a local quilt shop here, complete with LA services, retreats, classes, of course.. BUT.. In my travels this week, doing some much needed marketing, I am of the mind that I dont need that kind of overhead when I can acheive the same thing right here in my own home. Online, in house... Its a huge space, I am computer savvy... I got skills and a buncha hootspah... what u think? When in a hole, pull a Martha Stewart and expand and diversify? Thinkin on it.... What sparked this is a failing lqs, a thriving lqs, and a new born lqs. The failing is HUGE, outstanding location, and screaming for the likes of me! The thriver ( is that a word?) is filled with happiness and trendy fabrics and notions.. and best of all, Quilters! The newborn lqs, no larger than my master suite, cute as a bugs ear, and not yet on the map so to speak. Starving longarmers all around, ( save a few) and I need a NEW NICHE. Its either that or I have to go back to work in the hospitality industry and I SHUDDER TO THINK THIS.
So... I could write a book as many of you keep yelling for me to do.
I could open an online store, coupled with deargina services.. hosting all kinds of events.
I could stfu and finish 1 of 2 cook books
I could rent out quarters to a travelling nurse and hopefully she quilts on the side.
I could go shopping, cause when the going gets tough the tough DO GO SHOPPING.
I could drag out my resume and cry about that ( too)
I could go find backings for all those UFO's and get em quilted................
I could pour another cuppa and attack my list.
I could go bake a pie.
Mom? I so understand baking a pie alternative. I SO GET YOU.

Pismo Clam = Monarch's Are Home!

"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world

the master calls a butterfly."

– Richard Bach

In my travels today to the devil dentist and 3 local quilt shops for new brochure deliveries... I spied the new painting of the Pismo Clam! Yes, Dear peoples... The Monarchs have arrived!  If you are ever in need of an awesome butterfy viewing, Pismo is the place to do it! I sure hope that all of our grands and faux grands make it down to see... Beautiful creatures they are, and what a wonderful thing to have endured a catapillars life to be rewarded  with beauty and flight. ::SIGH:::

I dont know about all of you, but I see a quilt here! Next Clam painting should be the Shamrock:)

(I forget which ones I've shown you before?)

Rough Week End

Due to tooth pain? ( Lets call it that K?) My bone grafting high jacked my workout journey. Simple procedure my EYE. Hopefully this week will be better.
Good morning world:)

Marshall's & Weight Loss JUST Out Of Reach

No one is asking about my new freaking fitness routine? Why not??? Might it be because there is so much going on all the flippin time you just FORGOT?
Well! Two things haunt me, escape me, elude me....find words..hmmmm
I am up to 1 -1/2 miles @ 3.2 mph... it takes me about 40 minutes. I spend this time trying to get to the beautiful spring dresses for all my girls at Marhalls which couldnt be more than 1/16th of a mile directly in front of me & this endless rubber band I walk on, but yet........... I never arrive. Then, with a heartrate of OMFG I'm gonna die tonight.... I move to the strength training machines. Now mind you... I have TUNED out all Bambi's around me. I have this ability. I stick in my ipod on louder than loud, and pretend that I am a grown up Bambi and they are all watching my routine because imitation is the best form of flattery you know:)... oh... where was i? The machines!
Geez... First up, 3 sets of 15 on each. I begin with the back extender. Most would think to stretch or improve my old back fracture. NOPE. I go there to lay directly under the fans to whirl my schvitzyness further into my hair and tee shirt neckline. Enough.
Next its the Chest press. I told the guys with no shame at all when I began, my boobs have fallen and they cant get up! He lead me to a machine that seems to be a workout for my back shoulders. I think that Arnold Schwarnegger does this..... OMG
After this I must rest so I move onto the hip thingys... at 40 pounds lift I am to move my legs in and out to burn  the fat off of my hips. One would think this could be erotic, IF I wasnt so schvitzy?  Feeling just a tad bit empowered I am ready to attack the ab cruncher machine. THIS is where my tune out skills faulter. I just know that every eye is watching my rolls go round the rolls... I cant even discuss this inteligently...moving on........
Leg press. OK.. I thought this was pretty easy, until I was told that its really like squats on a wall, only sideways. it didnt hurt until I got home. Never having made it Marshalls mind you!
Remember I told you I had lost 5 pounds? The good news is, I havent gained it back.. the bad news is I never lost more.. not even water weight the lil Bambi told me about.
Weight loss.... escapes me
Marshalls arrival...escapes me....

Everyday I put my big girl panties on and say that I am bound for success today. EVERYDAY.

By noon, I have trouble keeping said panties UP. The bewitching hours are from 4 to 7 PM...  The panties are down around my ankles and I'm considering putting the ole` feed bag on. I usually manage a few pull ups on the panties and make it to the gym. So far, all I have accomplished is looking like a Hot Mess at the 8 pm hour, no spring dresses for my girls from Marshalls, not an ounce slimmer, and those big girl panties?

 Soakin schvitzy!

Ewwwwwwwww

Idol This Year Lost Something Besides Paula?

Is it me or is the show DROOPY this season, so far? I am in hopes its just me...lol All fronts, MY EARS! MY EARS!
I have always been an Ellen fan, but ..hmmm, not so much in this format? Simon leaving maybe looming over the show?
Gina just not locating her happy place yet?
Who knows... but the show isnt doing it for me, and I'm still watching.
Now 24 on the other hand STILL has me hanging off the side of my chair! I swear I need a xanex to get through this show! But thats another post.
Idol, shape up or Im gonna go quilt instead!

True Religion GENES

When one cries tears, the other tastes salt.

As a pair of "Jackie O's" my Sis and I weathered the storm (like one brick wall) of our Mothers last days. One of the most chilling memories I will forever carry with me. One of many that only Sis and I will share. A lifetime of for our eyes and ears only, no one else has traveled this road. (our road)

I think this didnt really hit me until Mom left us. Theres a bond since the birth of one that lasts a lifetime. I wonder how twins feel?

She and I so different, yet so very much the same.

Our daughters too, and add now my baby grands......so very different, yet share the same genes. Moms genes.

You know those untouchable True Religion Jeans? We got some too.... untouchable True religion Genes:)
Just thinking while going through photos from the last months journey... wierd , wierd, journey. I find it so very odd to see expressions carried down 3 generations, not even shared in person, but still they are present. See below, Mom, vs grandaughter Karen........hmmm....

Yep, True Religion Genes, no monies needed................

Left to right, All dressed in unplanned Animal Prints...lol
Me, kellys daughter Jackie, Kelly ( sis)
Bottom,
 my daughter Karen, her daughter Aviana

I wish Lil Jamie was in this picture too... One day..........

As JM wrote, "I'm in repair, I'm not together but I'm geting there".
Man I wish I woulda wrote that myself! LOL, but thanks JM!

Heres another funny Momism passed down...lol

Good Morning!

How can you NOT smile with her? LOLOL
"The heart of life peoples...............the heart of life.

Why can't I WAKE UP LIKE THIS??
No matter, on the first cuppa, this feels pretty darn good to me:)

To Whomever Lets Gossip Rule Their Lives

I DO NOT subscribe to negativitey. There is absolutley no room in my heart for it. Please keep your bad attitudes to yourselves and refrain from reading my blog to justify your gossip. I will not play the game. I DO NOT wish to shut down my blog because of a few unpeaceful idiots. My conscience is clear thanks, so mind your own business please.
 The FIRST & LAST post on this subject.

MM-March is Here!

"Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is.

The way you cope with it is what makes the difference."

                                                      Virginia Satir


Sounds like Ma telling me that I was dealt a hand of cards, play them the best that I can. She sure loved playing cards...lol Smart Ma, I say.  Heres the only flaw in this theory......... If one PLAYS the hand dealt them, never knowing when to "fold em", one must continue to handle the crap.
Don't fold cause that inside straight is just around the corner!
Dont fold theres another Ace just under the deck!
Dont fold ya gotta PLAY this hand out or you'll never know!

Ma? were ya brilliant or just loving me through it?

Just random first cuppa thoughts.

Good morning:) How was your week end? I tried to get some work done, didnt work out so well for me. I kinda got hung up with Mom stuff.......I didnt fold, I'll be trying again today! LOL
<----Sybil.
 I have a busy month planned, and Im shoving more into it as we speak. It's a good plan.

Marvelous Mondays Include:
* A fantastic shop to TRY to work in, I think I'm missing a TV in there.
*Friends n Family checking on me and Sis. TY
*Rudy, TELLING me that "Its Okay".
*God's promise when I see the rainbow. I wonder about those promises, I really do.
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*HOPE, sometimes its all I can find.