I have finished my OBX album!!! I am so excited. Last summer my family spent a week at the Outer Banks with my two brothers' families. It was the best vacation we've ever had. Everything was perfect. I took a lot of pictures.
For Christmas, I gave my six nieces and nephews each a small album of the trip. That almost burned me out. I had to copy pictures, do a lot of the same layouts, and finish six albums in a short amount of time. The kids loved them because of all the wonderful memories they'll have forever from that vacation.
I went to a retreat two weeks ago and did over 50 pages. While I was there, I realized I was missing some pictures. I found them and finished the album this week. I can't believe I did a whole album in a total of 4 days(2 at the retreat and 2 at home). I am so far behind in my scrapping. I want to work, work, work on albums. For the past two years I have made too many albums as gifts. That is going to stop!! I am going to scrap for ME. It took this retreat to get back my passion for scrapping.
I'm off to put on the page protectors!
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Saturday, April 29, 2006
The Wishblade
I have a fabulous husband. I've known that for a long time, though.
Last weekend at the scrapping retreat, one of the Canadian girls had brought her wishblade. This is a machine that looks similar to a printer and hooks up to a computer. It has a blade system that cuts what you create on the computer screen. For scrappers, it is a dream. Find a font, type a title, and click "cut"!
DH stopped in to visit and I showed him the wishblade. He told me to get all the information and order it if I wanted it. I was very hesitant - cost, all the sizzix dies I've accumulated... I think those at the retreat thought I'd lost it! They couldn't believe I wasn't jumping for joy that he gave the go-ahead and I wasn't ecstatic.
I really am a frugal person, I guess, and had to convince myself this would be a purchase I could justify. On Thursday, I called Weezie in Canada with at least a thousand questions. She is such a wonderful person - patient, kind, persuasive!! She convinced me I could work the machine and to buy it. I also had a lot of pushing from my friend Sharon who lives in NJ. She was buying one and thought I needed one, too.
Friday night, I did it! I ordered my wishblade. I am calm and fine with this. I am not sure I will be the same when it arrives. I know I will be excited, but will also be a nervous wreck wondering if I will be able to figure out how to use it. I've joined a yahoo group, so maybe they can help. Poor Weezie will dread answering her phone!!
Now I have to make the effort to try to sell the sizzix dies I have. That would make me feel a lot better, I'm sure.
Last weekend at the scrapping retreat, one of the Canadian girls had brought her wishblade. This is a machine that looks similar to a printer and hooks up to a computer. It has a blade system that cuts what you create on the computer screen. For scrappers, it is a dream. Find a font, type a title, and click "cut"!
DH stopped in to visit and I showed him the wishblade. He told me to get all the information and order it if I wanted it. I was very hesitant - cost, all the sizzix dies I've accumulated... I think those at the retreat thought I'd lost it! They couldn't believe I wasn't jumping for joy that he gave the go-ahead and I wasn't ecstatic.
I really am a frugal person, I guess, and had to convince myself this would be a purchase I could justify. On Thursday, I called Weezie in Canada with at least a thousand questions. She is such a wonderful person - patient, kind, persuasive!! She convinced me I could work the machine and to buy it. I also had a lot of pushing from my friend Sharon who lives in NJ. She was buying one and thought I needed one, too.
Friday night, I did it! I ordered my wishblade. I am calm and fine with this. I am not sure I will be the same when it arrives. I know I will be excited, but will also be a nervous wreck wondering if I will be able to figure out how to use it. I've joined a yahoo group, so maybe they can help. Poor Weezie will dread answering her phone!!
Now I have to make the effort to try to sell the sizzix dies I have. That would make me feel a lot better, I'm sure.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
RETREAT
1. The act or process of withdrawing, especially from something hazardous, formidable, or unpleasant.
2. The process of going backward or receding from a position or condition gained.
3. A place affording peace, quiet, privacy, or security.
4. A period of seclusion, retirement, or solitude.
5. A place of sharing your love of scrapbooking and your friendship where you feel free to laugh, cry, dance, sing, eat whatever you want, wear whatever you want, forget the world and have a good time.
Before August 2004, my first thought when I heard this word would have been #1-2. I guess that would be from history classes.
Now that I'm a scrapper and have found the world of "retreats", my thoughts tend to go with #3-4 when I hear this word.
Actually, I think there needs to be a new definition! Although our scrapping retreats favor #3-4, I think we need to add #5!
This past weekend was spent with a fantastic group of scrapping ladies. The adventure started Thursday night at my house. I live in the town where the CNY Retreat is held. Three ladies from New Jersey and five Canadians arrived on Thursday so they wouldn't miss any of the retreat on Friday. Since they were in town, I thought I'd invite them to get together at my house. I already knew six of them from previous retreats, so knew it would be a good time. My husband was wonderful to help me clean and get ready. There was great anticipation waiting for them to arrive.
What an interesting evening! We started right in yakking away and laughing a lot. It got quite wild when one of the Canadians nonchalantly mentioned the Mexican Mennonites in her area. We who live south of the border had never heard of them and roared. Then she told a story about the Bandito Bikers. It went on from there!! At 12:30 am, they headed to the hotel.
Friday and Saturday were the big scrapping days. 24 women got together to share their love of scrapbooking. There was also a lot of sharing stories, laughter, and love. On Sunday morning after brunch, most packed up and headed home with lots of hugs, tears, and promises of more retreats to attend - even across the border into Canada.
Now when I hear the word 'retreat', I think of a gathering of people who want to have a wonderful time for a few days and just enjoy life.
2. The process of going backward or receding from a position or condition gained.
3. A place affording peace, quiet, privacy, or security.
4. A period of seclusion, retirement, or solitude.
5. A place of sharing your love of scrapbooking and your friendship where you feel free to laugh, cry, dance, sing, eat whatever you want, wear whatever you want, forget the world and have a good time.
Before August 2004, my first thought when I heard this word would have been #1-2. I guess that would be from history classes.
Now that I'm a scrapper and have found the world of "retreats", my thoughts tend to go with #3-4 when I hear this word.
Actually, I think there needs to be a new definition! Although our scrapping retreats favor #3-4, I think we need to add #5!
This past weekend was spent with a fantastic group of scrapping ladies. The adventure started Thursday night at my house. I live in the town where the CNY Retreat is held. Three ladies from New Jersey and five Canadians arrived on Thursday so they wouldn't miss any of the retreat on Friday. Since they were in town, I thought I'd invite them to get together at my house. I already knew six of them from previous retreats, so knew it would be a good time. My husband was wonderful to help me clean and get ready. There was great anticipation waiting for them to arrive.
What an interesting evening! We started right in yakking away and laughing a lot. It got quite wild when one of the Canadians nonchalantly mentioned the Mexican Mennonites in her area. We who live south of the border had never heard of them and roared. Then she told a story about the Bandito Bikers. It went on from there!! At 12:30 am, they headed to the hotel.
Friday and Saturday were the big scrapping days. 24 women got together to share their love of scrapbooking. There was also a lot of sharing stories, laughter, and love. On Sunday morning after brunch, most packed up and headed home with lots of hugs, tears, and promises of more retreats to attend - even across the border into Canada.
Now when I hear the word 'retreat', I think of a gathering of people who want to have a wonderful time for a few days and just enjoy life.
Friday, April 07, 2006
The Chosen One
My 16 year old niece asked me to be her sponsor for her Confirmation.
First of all, I was shocked. I don't know why she chose me! Then, I was thrilled. It is very hard for me to take compliments or things of that nature, so I try to figure out why someone would pick me over others. But, I am thrilled that she did choose me. I love all my nieces and nephews to pieces and try to do special things for them to let them know they are special to me. [We had an aunt who we thought was great when we were little, but as we/she got older she became nasty. So, it has always been my fear that the kids will like me when they are little, but dislike me as they get older.]
We had rehearsal on Tuesday night. After, Haley asked me if she could drive our car home. Of course I let her. We took the long way. I gave her a few pointers and she had fun.
Last night we had dinner at her house before church. My whole family was there, plus my mom. She was thrilled with the SONIC gift card we gave her. There is one near the house we rent at OBX and the kids love it, especially since there are none in New York state.
The service was very nice. Haley looked beautiful. She did a wonderful job with her reading. The best part was when it was her turn to go up to the Bishop, the huge smile she had on her face when we left our pews to go down the aisle.
I know this whole adventure was more meaningful to me than to Haley just because she picked me to be her sponsor.
First of all, I was shocked. I don't know why she chose me! Then, I was thrilled. It is very hard for me to take compliments or things of that nature, so I try to figure out why someone would pick me over others. But, I am thrilled that she did choose me. I love all my nieces and nephews to pieces and try to do special things for them to let them know they are special to me. [We had an aunt who we thought was great when we were little, but as we/she got older she became nasty. So, it has always been my fear that the kids will like me when they are little, but dislike me as they get older.]
We had rehearsal on Tuesday night. After, Haley asked me if she could drive our car home. Of course I let her. We took the long way. I gave her a few pointers and she had fun.
Last night we had dinner at her house before church. My whole family was there, plus my mom. She was thrilled with the SONIC gift card we gave her. There is one near the house we rent at OBX and the kids love it, especially since there are none in New York state.
The service was very nice. Haley looked beautiful. She did a wonderful job with her reading. The best part was when it was her turn to go up to the Bishop, the huge smile she had on her face when we left our pews to go down the aisle.
I know this whole adventure was more meaningful to me than to Haley just because she picked me to be her sponsor.
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Cars
A year and a half ago our Envoy lease was up, so we had to find a car to buy. We couldn't afford an Envoy and the price of gas was beginning to rise at that time. I loved that Envoy. I felt like I owned the world when I drove it - I was up so high!! Guess that's important to short people. It was so roomy and comfortable. Whenever I see an Envoy, I miss ours more.
We bought a Subaru. We had great reports from people who have owned them. My husband researched them and found they rank at the top for safety. And, they get good gas mileage. So, we bought an Outback. At first I was happy with our purchase (but still would have rather had an Envoy!). Then the demons showed up. We could be driving along quietly and the radio would come on! Once we turned it off three times and each time it came back on. The overhead light didn't work, which really annoys me. When I called the dealership service department, they asked what we needed done. I said an exorcism. No response. Makes me think that a lot of Subarus have them!
Now it's the tires. We had about 28,000 miles on the car and the tread was worn was down. We asked about it and got a question back - had we rotated the tires as we should? Gee, I thought the service department would know the answer to that question! A few weeks later, we noticed that the outside edge of one tire was bald. Back we go. They say we have to contact the tire people as there is nothing with the car that caused it.
Here comes the vent! My husband called the tire people who just can't understand this. Must be they don't look on the internet about their products! DH found many complaints about this tire. He asked to talk to a higher up who put him on a conference call with a tire store in our area. The manager said that there are two different tires with the same product number - one they sell at the store and one that Subaru orders for their cars. The one you can purchase should last for 70,000 miles; the one that comes on the car should last 40,000.
The owner's manual says to contact the tire people.
The tire people say to contact Subaru.
The salesman told us to contact the dealership owner.
The owner says he's surprised and will try to find out something.
I say it's time to contact Eliot Spitzer - our state attorney general.
We bought a Subaru. We had great reports from people who have owned them. My husband researched them and found they rank at the top for safety. And, they get good gas mileage. So, we bought an Outback. At first I was happy with our purchase (but still would have rather had an Envoy!). Then the demons showed up. We could be driving along quietly and the radio would come on! Once we turned it off three times and each time it came back on. The overhead light didn't work, which really annoys me. When I called the dealership service department, they asked what we needed done. I said an exorcism. No response. Makes me think that a lot of Subarus have them!
Now it's the tires. We had about 28,000 miles on the car and the tread was worn was down. We asked about it and got a question back - had we rotated the tires as we should? Gee, I thought the service department would know the answer to that question! A few weeks later, we noticed that the outside edge of one tire was bald. Back we go. They say we have to contact the tire people as there is nothing with the car that caused it.
Here comes the vent! My husband called the tire people who just can't understand this. Must be they don't look on the internet about their products! DH found many complaints about this tire. He asked to talk to a higher up who put him on a conference call with a tire store in our area. The manager said that there are two different tires with the same product number - one they sell at the store and one that Subaru orders for their cars. The one you can purchase should last for 70,000 miles; the one that comes on the car should last 40,000.
The owner's manual says to contact the tire people.
The tire people say to contact Subaru.
The salesman told us to contact the dealership owner.
The owner says he's surprised and will try to find out something.
I say it's time to contact Eliot Spitzer - our state attorney general.
Friday, February 24, 2006
Something Good On The News!
The other night my mother called to tell me to watch the local news. They had on a great story. Then tonight it was on the national news. They'd played it last night and had so much response that they played it again tonight.
An autistic senior who is the manager for the high school basketball team in a Rochester, NY area school was told he could suit up and sit on the bench for the last game of the season. The coach told him he didn't know if he'd get in the game. Before the game, he talked with the opposing coach and said he had a special needs student he'd like to get into the game if possible and the other team's coach said it was fine.
With 4 minutes left in the game, J-Mac was put in to thunderous cheers from his fellow students. The boys wanted him to score, so passed him the ball. He took a shot which was a huge air ball. His second shot missed. The coach said he was praying the boy would make a basket. Well, he did - and that wasn't all. He made six 3-point shots tieing the school record! He ended up with 20 points. The students stormed the floor and lifted Jason on their shoulders.
To watch the video brought tears to my eyes. It is one of the greatest stories I've seen on the news.
The story has captured world-wide attention. Disney has contacted the family and wants to make the story into a tv movie!
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060224/SPORTS0102/602240373/1007/SPORTS
http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=7B0124C0-7D58-49A3-81EC-EF50A0D8D673
An autistic senior who is the manager for the high school basketball team in a Rochester, NY area school was told he could suit up and sit on the bench for the last game of the season. The coach told him he didn't know if he'd get in the game. Before the game, he talked with the opposing coach and said he had a special needs student he'd like to get into the game if possible and the other team's coach said it was fine.
With 4 minutes left in the game, J-Mac was put in to thunderous cheers from his fellow students. The boys wanted him to score, so passed him the ball. He took a shot which was a huge air ball. His second shot missed. The coach said he was praying the boy would make a basket. Well, he did - and that wasn't all. He made six 3-point shots tieing the school record! He ended up with 20 points. The students stormed the floor and lifted Jason on their shoulders.
To watch the video brought tears to my eyes. It is one of the greatest stories I've seen on the news.
The story has captured world-wide attention. Disney has contacted the family and wants to make the story into a tv movie!
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060224/SPORTS0102/602240373/1007/SPORTS
http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=7B0124C0-7D58-49A3-81EC-EF50A0D8D673
Computer Illiterate
It amazes me when someone asks me for computer help. I can e-mail, do a little in word, search, and a few other things.
I signed up for the new Creative Memories website. I am sure it is a mistake. I have read some threads on SS and have no clue what they are talking about.
I also see people's blogs with all kinds of links, pictures, and other cutesy stuff. I wish I had a clue how to put those things on my page!
My daughter needed a font for something at her work and was walking me through sending it to her from my computer, which wouldn't work. I told her I know there are free fonts sites. She wasn't sure they'd download at work, but did. Then she walked me through loading free fonts. I turned into a maniac and finally had to stop my self.
Maybe I'm only supposed to be able to do what I can do so that I don't overwork this poor machine. But, I really want goodies on my page like all the other kids!!
I signed up for the new Creative Memories website. I am sure it is a mistake. I have read some threads on SS and have no clue what they are talking about.
I also see people's blogs with all kinds of links, pictures, and other cutesy stuff. I wish I had a clue how to put those things on my page!
My daughter needed a font for something at her work and was walking me through sending it to her from my computer, which wouldn't work. I told her I know there are free fonts sites. She wasn't sure they'd download at work, but did. Then she walked me through loading free fonts. I turned into a maniac and finally had to stop my self.
Maybe I'm only supposed to be able to do what I can do so that I don't overwork this poor machine. But, I really want goodies on my page like all the other kids!!
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