Category Archives: Me stuff

Mar19

Easter already?

Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 by Dianne

When I got up this morning I decided to eat pancakes and clean off the coffee table, but not in that particular order! In fact my house was half decorated for Easter/spring, so I decided to try and finish that up. I haven’t taken any photos yet as it’s so gloomy and I still have to do the dining room table (which is also my craft table). I told Sean his room may be my craft/guest room in the near future. He was not amused. I’d have to lose that mossy green he painted it and do some bright and cheerful color.

I’m doing a better, hence the pancake breakfast. I’m not totally 100%, but I am trying to hold back taking the medicine, but I think I will have to try one sooner or later. I was going to mix up an aloe vera juice ‘cocktail’-it’s only the concentrate and you add a swig to some kind of drink, but my frig tends to freeze stuff if you put it too close to the top vent inside. I could have indulged in a aloe vera icy, but waited until it thawed. My tummy is wondering what that stuff is, but I swear it helps!

So that’s my day so far. I have Easter candy to ship up to State College, but I keep checking to see if I can dodge the raindrops and it is pouring every time I look out the door.

I’ll have to share an awesome gift I received from Mary Beth from http://www.mbshaw.com. It was a thank you for linking to her blog which is over on the right under ‘Art Pub studios’.

Mar18

Feeling a little green

Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 by Dianne

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(Not due to St. Paddy’s day)
Got struck with some big tummy issues all day yesterday (and today), so bothersome that I called the doctor last night. I never do that!

I tried everything, but I set out our roast chicken and said to myself, ‘I hope I don’t toss my cookies later’. Fortunately I didn’t, but my indigestion was horrible. I did go to the doctor at 4 pm today and was sent home with Prilosec, a prescription for a stomach antispasmatic and orders for blood work. He tossed in ‘IBS’ and I think that’s my major issue. I had only eaten an English muffin, rice cakes and some apple sauce today, so I made myself a scrambled egg and took the Prilosec. So far, so good-knock wood. I need to get the bloodwork out of the way hopefully before a few other tests (eyes and mammogram). I’m not crazy about writing posts like this and I almost didn’t. I wanted you to know that I’m not 100% and I may be off and on in the next few days. Crossing fingers I’ll be fine.

Not much new other than not having our corned beef dinner yet (I can’t even think about eating that right now). Oh, I thought my cabbage was missing and it had rolled out of the bag to the middle of the sidewalk where Brian found it when he got home last night.

Mar14

Watch this space

Posted on Friday, March 14, 2008 by Dianne

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I hope by the end of today to get the zebras finished and posted-AMEN! What a chore they were, and I so dislike XS to be talked about in those terms. If I had just thought to do the darkest color first in the bodies, I would have saved myself much grief. The grass wasn’t easy either. I think they will be a nice addition to the quilt(s) for the twin boys. I can’t wait to do a few Christmas ornaments soon.

Sean and I enjoyed our afternoon shopping, though both of us have been ‘off’ in the tummy dept. Wonder what that was? We did go to Fridays for dinner as my friend Karin had given me a gift card for that restaurant. We are sitting there and a large group of people sit behind us. One guy said, ‘Save a place for Mike D!’ That’s Karin’s husband’s name! What a coincidence!

We got some nice things for Brian (can’t say what as I see him looking here) as his birthday is on the 24th. Need to look for one more thing.

I treated myself to a few things at Michael’s crafts and Kohls as I haven’t been to these stores for a while. Shopping is fun!

Update-no stitching today-yet. I decided since it was near 60 degrees I wanted to rake out a few more areas/gardens. I created about 6 huge piles and Sean helped me pick them up. I was so happy to get his help!

Then I was trying to do the Photo Hunt for tomorrow (I finally picked a few I will use) and took some extra photos for your viewing.

I took off the netting that was over the pond and thought this leaf looked interesting:

Part of my neighbor’s huge wood pile. Notice the older wood next to the newer.

These are wings from an angel lawn ornament that I was trying to take an interesting photo of. This is next to the pond and I photoshopped it. Notice the reflection of the barren trees in the water:

Mar13

Still a big jackpot!

Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2008 by Dianne

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We do ‘gamble’ every week and buy a few dollars worth of Powerball tickets. I just saw that no one won again and the payout is worth $275 million! Wow! Just a piece of the pie would be fine for me. ; )

Not too much going on. Sean went to the eye doctor and now has contacts, but he needs new glasses too. It only took him about 10 minutes to learn how to put them in-must be those long fingers. He has to get his glasses up at the State College Walmart as he can’t come home again to pick them up. By the way, I think I mentioned this earlier, the eye doctor was in a photo with Oprah Winfrey and she told me she had been to her show. That’s all.

Here’s a closeup of the only thing(s) we bought at the Flower show. Mom bought me the burgundy, pink and lime flowers that the local Acme store booth had and Brian bought me the beads to commemorate the flower show.

We were going to go to the outlets in Lancaster, but decided to go to Delaware instead. My tummy was way off yesterday and I’m ok today(so far), so I think we’ll go to Old Navy, Michaels and Target!

Mar11

Just a little insomnia

Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 by Dianne

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It’s 2 am and I’m just about to try and get to bed. It’s the blasted daylight savings. I was also doing some awesome photo editing in Flickr of my Flower show photos. Now I don’t want to make a slide show of the originals on my computer.Here’s the link so you can see them on Flickr slideshow.

My flower show video is posted in the right bar there too. You’ll see Brian and Sean talking.

Nightie nite until later.

Update:

Sean just emailed this photo which he took with his little HP digital. I’m glad there is a photo of Bri and me. He only took about 12 photos (he was pushing his grandmom in the wheelchair) and I took over 100! There are over 80 in Flickr and I must have edited more than half. Their photo editing companion-Picnik is amazing!

We’re off to get Sean’s car-it passed inspection. His dad’s car, which is our newest car is getting run into the ground. I don’t understand Bri. He hasn’t had the oil changed in over 4K miles; the glove compartment broke, and there are lights on the dash that are out. He needs to take it to the dealership so they can order parts. My brother thought my 12 yr old van was in great shape. I hardly drive it though.

Mar9

Just a little tease

Posted on Sunday, March 9, 2008 by Dianne

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It’s been a long day. We didn’t get moving until 1 to get my mom and grab the 2:17 train to the city. I know, it’s a late start. Daylight savings messed with our sleep a bit. The flower show was on until 6 anyway. I think if the four of us go on a Sunday again, we should eat a big lunch and then go. We ate a big breakfast, grabbed a pretzel and nachos at the adjoining mall as a snack and then walked the walk, though mom was in a rented wheelchair. We always manage to miss something. I heard a woman say she loved the bayou with the steam. Well, we didn’t see that, yet Brian saw a photo of the exhibit on flickr. I shouldn’t complain as I took over 100 photos and did a video too! I haven’t uploaded or edited the video yet, but will tomorrow. However, here are some of my favorite people and some broad in beat up pink sneakers. : )

It was nice to have my guys along. Here’s the inside of the train on the 35 minute trip to the city. It takes us 45-55 minutes just to get to mom’s house first.

The guys took turns pushing mom around and helping her take photos. At the end, she ditched the wheelchair and walked around to see if she got to see everything!

Did I mention the theme was New Orleans?

I don’t wear sneaks a lot, but I had to today with all the walking we did. I know my ankle boots would look so much better, but it was comfort over looks here! I saw a young woman go in the show in about 3″ spike heels-she’s crazy! I am at least wearing my new glasses. This exhibit had lights pointing down (see the foot marks) so you could stand under the exhibit. Bri didn’t get he was suppose to take a shot of what was over my head along with me! But I am standing in the wrong direction too!

And for Zoey, our friendly blogger tablescaper:

This was a hot pink mylar like rug!

and this too:

Plastic or paper lights and tons of orchids. The other tablescape will be on my slideshow that I’ll put together later.

We went to Carrabbas Italian restaurant when we got back to mom’s area and enjoyed a nice dinner there. I guess I’m glad I went. I just love using that camera so much, but I like spending time with my family the best!

Mar6

Running around again

Posted on Thursday, March 6, 2008 by Dianne

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My brother called and said that my 12 yr old Windstar needs some brake work and he found out where the squeak was coming from- if I remember-a belt and something was wrong with that. ; ) Let’s say getting this stuff and the inspection ‘ain’t cheap’, but I will have some peace of mind.

So I will go home with mom and my brother lives around the corner and I’ll get my van and go to Trader Joe’s in my hometown. Sean will be home for a week tomorrow and my cupboards are bare! He’s so sick of pasta and wraps. Guess I’ll concentrate on stew and pot roast-the meat I have! He won’t be home for Easter or his cousin or dad’s birthday though. Guess we’ll have to get use to things like that. He is finally settled on a studio apartment, but just by himself. His old high school pal kept backing out of the deal! He may have to sublet the place for three months next summer or get stuck with the rent if he won’t be there.

I sent out ATCs to some pals and when they get them, I’ll show you some.

At least it’s a sunny day here. I’m ready for the spring.

Mar5

No flower show….

Posted on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 by Dianne

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…yet.

Mom and I just weren’t up to trying to find a parking spot at the train station and fighting the crowds (bus day on Wed.). I had gotten down to her hometown at 10 to get my hair done at my sister-in-law’s house. I went over to mom’s house at 11:30 and she was still in her nightclothes. We are looking to go the last day-Sunday. That day there are more parking spaces! Maybe I can get Sean or Brian to go too. I don’t know how my mom is going to walk at least 1/2 mile from the train stop. We’ll see. She’s a bit slower this year but she will say she isn’t.

Mom came home with me in her car as my brother will inspect my van tomorrow. We stopped at Border’s Books and then I drove the rest of the way home. We did have a lovely lunch up the street from her house. It wasn’t a completely shot day. Border’s has a kit that I had to get- Reader’s Digest, The Antique Sampler set (how to design and cross stitch your own vintage samplers) by Alison Jenkins. I haven’t opened it, but it was only $5 ( has a price 0f $30 on it) and if it’s too amateurish, I can resell it.

Mar3

Weird stuff about me

Posted on Monday, March 3, 2008 by Dianne

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<—Emily over at the Floss Box tagged me and I am sure I did this before. My normal may be your weird, so this wasn’t easy for me.

1. Not fond of handling raw meat and then cooking and eating it an hour or so later. Stews and spaghetti sauces that cook a while are much better for my palate. I’m fine in restaurants because I’m not cooking.

2. Books, books and more books-may not be weird, but when you have a bookcase or two in every room (almost), it’s time to slow down. And I don’t read a lot of them either, but I have to have them! (The old adage of maybe needing it one day)
3. Same with cross stitch charts. I only had a small box of them and then starting buying for eBay and my collection snowballed! I hope to have some local blogger friends here to go through a bunch, but when we can sit out in the yard.

4. My nighttime bed routine-must always wash my face. I also use zinc oxide on my face. I think I’m sensitive to the plastic nose piece on my glasses and the zinc seems to help. In the wintertime I use Vick’s Vapor rub too. That’s not all I do, but it’s not really interesting.

5. I do much better with cross stitching when I have a deadline. My latest piece, the zebras is driving me batty! I have to have it mailed by at least the 13th. I think I can swing that. I have half a zebra, the grass and some name stitching to do.

6. Not crazy about crowds of people. I guess a lot of people aren’t, but I don’t want them pushing into me or breathing on me. Didn’t I say I was going to the flower show this week? Yikes!

7.I tend to make piles of stuff around my house. I know this would drive my one blogger friend crazy! At least the stuff isn’t in a jumble across the floor. And along with trying to stay organized, I seem to have to dust all the time! I hate it.

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We are heading for 60 degrees today! I left the rake out (like my avatar above) to rake out my iris bed which looked bad last fall. I don’t like neglected gardens.