As I left Tillamook this morning it was the kind of weather others think of when the Oregon coast is mentioned.. damp! Not what we've experienced most of the summer but I'm packed for my 2 month? adventure.
C to C and back.
Cape Blanco State ParkSaturday, September 14, 2013
Bag Lady in a BMW
Cape Blanco State Park
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Merry Summer Solstice
Being one of my favorite days of the year ( Just behind Samhain and my birthday) I wish everyone a warm and happy day, full of sunshine (real or in your hearts)!!!
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Sunday, January 1, 2012
Monday, July 13, 2009
DYEING TO KNIT SOCKS?
I am ,and lucky for me our first day on the Huntersville NC Target remodel I spotted this across the parking lot.(Actually BHBF did) and I have been bugging Betsy ,the proprietress ,every lunch time since. So last week when she needed an additional guinea pig for a new yarn dyeing class I jumped at the chance. 
Here is Betsy and a few of her gals preparing the dyes and then the fun began.
Here is Betsy and a few of her gals preparing the dyes and then the fun began.
It is an earth friendly dye using vinegar as a mordant and works wonderfully on animal fibers (but not vegetable) called Culinary Colors.
It was fun (alot of laughing and story telling)and we all ended up with some mighty tasty looking yarn.
In a short time we'll be showing off our finished items, but for now we'll just savor the day!!!
Sunday, April 5, 2009
FEELING THE WIND IN MY EARS
I am on the road heading from My Mom and Dad's winter hangout in Az desert towards the unknown and the remodel/renovation of our new home/project in Gravity Iowa...
All will be revealed soon!
Wish me luck!
All will be revealed soon!
Wish me luck!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
OOPS
In my zeal to actually post something now not 5 months after it happened I called the Painted Lady butterfly a Monarch.
Although not as large or with that crazy long migration story....still very impressive when encountered by the thousands.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
MONARCHS MATING ON THE MOVE
I am now in Arizona drying out (the motorhome) and preparing for the trek to Gravity Iowa and we are being over-run with butterflies. Monarchs are migrating north and they are just not stopping to rest for anything!!! and I Mean Anything.
It is really cool when you are just sitting there with them running into you but driving down the road is a bit bizzare as you hit them by the hundreds (not cool)
It is really cool when you are just sitting there with them running into you but driving down the road is a bit bizzare as you hit them by the hundreds (not cool)
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
BLOWING BUBBLES
YEAH I FINALLY DID IT!
Back in the water... we have been here in Washington for almost a year and one thing that was on the top of the list was experiencing COLD diving.
It's coooooool seriously cool!! and if I kept my finger out of the picture I'll have proof.
So many sea stars and anenomes and just really colorful stuff.
Everything was in 20's Visability, time down ,and depth.... thankfully the temp was about 42 degrees.....so glad the pizza place was around the corner as that much smilin' makes me hungry!
For all warm water divers the only thing I could do without was the cold water rinsing of the gear....BRRRRR but Admiralty Dive Shop has a great facility and handy area to clean up your gear Sweet! thanks Sudie and a big hug to JohnS for his quidence and unending patience... GOTTA LOVE THOSE SWEET YOUNG MEN THAT WILL STILL HELP AND OLD LADY ACROSS THE STREET.( or the beach)
Back in the water... we have been here in Washington for almost a year and one thing that was on the top of the list was experiencing COLD diving.
It's coooooool seriously cool!! and if I kept my finger out of the picture I'll have proof.
So many sea stars and anenomes and just really colorful stuff.
Everything was in 20's Visability, time down ,and depth.... thankfully the temp was about 42 degrees.....so glad the pizza place was around the corner as that much smilin' makes me hungry!
For all warm water divers the only thing I could do without was the cold water rinsing of the gear....BRRRRR but Admiralty Dive Shop has a great facility and handy area to clean up your gear Sweet! thanks Sudie and a big hug to JohnS for his quidence and unending patience... GOTTA LOVE THOSE SWEET YOUNG MEN THAT WILL STILL HELP AND OLD LADY ACROSS THE STREET.( or the beach)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ......
John, You are the most fun I can have in any given element (air water or fire) you keep me grounded to the earth, are a soft warm place to hide when it all becomes to much and the most talented craftsman I know still learning and teaching.
Although we had planned to spend your (60th ) Birthday and our (10th) anniversary some place tropical keeping the dream alive you still took me to the beach for cocktails and a beautiful sunset.
and we were all nice and warm, even the "Airhead" who celebrated her 10th birthday by a nice warm fire after a day of climbing "killer beach" logs at La Push.
It was great to be on the road again even it was not in the RV.....we may never out-grow that "travelin' thing".
Sunday, January 11, 2009
I DON'T HATE BEETS ANYMORE
Who could refuse an invitation to dinner like this..."I just got my new issue of Bon Appetit and I a have to cook something?
While Cynthia cooked I browsed to new Mag. Love the pictures, commenting that the beet soup was so pretty even tho' I hate beets even it looked Good. ARRRGHGHG
That was to be the first course.... but I loved it!
Then on to a stirfry filled with favorites (yams,cabbage, onions andchicken)
Then on to a stirfry filled with favorites (yams,cabbage, onions andchicken)
But the " I could live on this" goes to the Meyer lemon custard cakes."
It is soooo cool having friends that love to cook!!!!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Still Swimming in Circles?
Here it is the first week of 2009 and I still can't seem to pin down the direction (reason for even using all too precious time) for my new blog.
Why bother then?
1) I felt a venue to gather ideas for new projects, get feedback on how to improve and or complete old projects (sometimes just that one little nudge can propel even the most stuck item into the universe) and keep in touch with friends, familly and future business associates was a good....NO GREAT idea.
2) Create a place to showcase my work and hopefully that of others with similar interests.
Many things have changed in my personal life and the blogosphere since I recieved my first domain and blog from girlfriend and "internet guru" Chris and so much has happened.
We all have so much knowledge and so many adventures to share that there must be a place for all of us to espress ourselves through pictures and words of comfort and encouragement .
BUT HOW?
At this time of year so many of us put a New Years Resolution out to the universe but I for one have followed thru on very few over the years.
I am making a few anyway.
1) Write a letter or send a card to everyone in my address book .( It's fun to recieve snail mail and I can then update new phone #'s email address' and hand out a few 000's and XXX's the old fashioned way)
2)take photos of every started and not finished thing , post them here , finish them (because now you will remind me too.)
3) Spend a bit less time Oggling all of your wonderful Blogs (is that called Bloggling then?)
and spend a bit more time on my own.
Hmmmmm. the new year is definitely off to a good start. PEACE
( and yes comments are welcomed)
Why bother then?
1) I felt a venue to gather ideas for new projects, get feedback on how to improve and or complete old projects (sometimes just that one little nudge can propel even the most stuck item into the universe) and keep in touch with friends, familly and future business associates was a good....NO GREAT idea.
2) Create a place to showcase my work and hopefully that of others with similar interests.
Many things have changed in my personal life and the blogosphere since I recieved my first domain and blog from girlfriend and "internet guru" Chris and so much has happened.
We all have so much knowledge and so many adventures to share that there must be a place for all of us to espress ourselves through pictures and words of comfort and encouragement .
BUT HOW?
At this time of year so many of us put a New Years Resolution out to the universe but I for one have followed thru on very few over the years.
I am making a few anyway.
1) Write a letter or send a card to everyone in my address book .( It's fun to recieve snail mail and I can then update new phone #'s email address' and hand out a few 000's and XXX's the old fashioned way)
2)take photos of every started and not finished thing , post them here , finish them (because now you will remind me too.)
3) Spend a bit less time Oggling all of your wonderful Blogs (is that called Bloggling then?)
and spend a bit more time on my own.
Hmmmmm. the new year is definitely off to a good start. PEACE
( and yes comments are welcomed)
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
INCLEMENT WEATHER SCHEDULE
.... and for us that means Snow. A word John and I have tried to avoid for several years now and although it isn't a yearly occurance here in this part of NW Washington it is for us every December we are here.
So great, make some cookies, a bit of knitting and o'yes playing catchup on the blogs.
John has agreed to take over the Have Tools Will Travel leaving this and the CM2 to me.
Not bad but wait, what was that? a... NOOOOO... it's a drip!
EVERY RVer's Nightmare (or any homeowner for that matter.)
Two winters ago was the last time we were here and we found that condensation isn't uncommon in a tin box on wheels but this time we had it beat. It was nothing that a huge (and noisy ) dehumidifier couldn't lick, and we were doing fine till we didn't quite clear the roof well enough leaving little ice pools to melt and seek entrance. DAMN I feel like such a dork.
No worries as quick as "old Chris Kringle"(keeping with the Holiday ) John was up on the roof and with the help of my broom(another prop from a favorite holiday) he fixed the problem.
So great, make some cookies, a bit of knitting and o'yes playing catchup on the blogs.
John has agreed to take over the Have Tools Will Travel leaving this and the CM2 to me.
Not bad but wait, what was that? a... NOOOOO... it's a drip!
EVERY RVer's Nightmare (or any homeowner for that matter.)
Two winters ago was the last time we were here and we found that condensation isn't uncommon in a tin box on wheels but this time we had it beat. It was nothing that a huge (and noisy ) dehumidifier couldn't lick, and we were doing fine till we didn't quite clear the roof well enough leaving little ice pools to melt and seek entrance. DAMN I feel like such a dork.
No worries as quick as "old Chris Kringle"(keeping with the Holiday ) John was up on the roof and with the help of my broom(another prop from a favorite holiday) he fixed the problem.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Almost Ready!!!
Still trying to bring all the old together with all the great stuff that has happened over the summer here in this one spot.
Have Tools Will Travel and Cosmic Muffin will still be around. We are still living in the Muffin and where we go the tools go also.
I guess so much has changed but still the same. I LOVE IT!
The Seamistress is me. A seamstress with an eye for creating with needles, power tools and trouble when I can
Seamistress too because we love the water (scubadiving sailing,fishing and kayaking sometimes mixing them all together) and now that we are back in the NW and surrounded by some of the wildest and most inspiring territory I know we are immersing ourselves in the kind of work and play we enjoy most.
Hopefully you'll find something useful if not entertaining here.
Visit when you can and comment if you must.
Have Tools Will Travel and Cosmic Muffin will still be around. We are still living in the Muffin and where we go the tools go also.
I guess so much has changed but still the same. I LOVE IT!
The Seamistress is me. A seamstress with an eye for creating with needles, power tools and trouble when I can
Seamistress too because we love the water (scubadiving sailing,fishing and kayaking sometimes mixing them all together) and now that we are back in the NW and surrounded by some of the wildest and most inspiring territory I know we are immersing ourselves in the kind of work and play we enjoy most.
Hopefully you'll find something useful if not entertaining here.
Visit when you can and comment if you must.