Vacation 2010

VACATION 2010
We left on vacation on July 27th and returned very early in the morning....right after midnight....on August 19th.
We had an absolute wonderful time. We spent the first night just outside of Clarksville, TN.......next few days spent in Greenfield, WI at my sister & brother in laws place. Then headed up to Hayward. Stayed a week there, in an RV at our friends, Cece & Bills. During that week, we had a whirl wind of engagements. Saw numerous friends, and lots of family. Such a great time! Left there on the 7th of Aug. and started the downward trip. Spent two nights with our son in Cameron,WI. Then back to Milwaukee with another son, and some family gatherings. Attended the WI State Fair. Left there and went to Greendale, WI to stay with another friend, and also attend some of the events of Chuck's class reunion, which was held during "Village Days" festivities. We left Wisconsin on Aug. 16th. Made a stop of two nights with friends, close to Portland, TN. We made out trip home on the 19th of Aug. It was two years since we made that trip to Wisconsin. I really didn't know how much I missed the northland. It was hot, but sooooo beautiful. The waters that I swam in were, cool, clear, and clean. The air had a crispness that you don't have in the south. Hopefully, we'll go back again next year.

This past weekend, April 9th and 10th, was TOPS SRD (State Recognition Day), at Lakeland, FL. The group in the picture are the ladies from my TOPS Chapter that went. I was one of the graduates that went from a TOP to a KOP in quite the ceremony. Had to wear "all white". Not my favorite color for a larger lady. LOL! Received a white mortar board with a gold tassel and charm "2010". Plus a white rose and even a Diploma!

Valita's Designs & Fresh Folds: Circle punch art Bird /video

Valita's Designs & Fresh Folds: Circle punch art Bird /video

My Weavers meeting was yesterday. A very nice gathering of some very talented ladies. Mostly weavers, of course. I'm a "spinner", but do know how to weave. Just don't like it as much as I enjoy spinning. I belong to this group, as I cannot find just a group for spinners. I also want to stay connected with the "fiber" world. Back in Hayward, WI, we had a wonderful group. "Warped & Wooly Wheely Great Spinners". I miss them terribly. This group will , though not basically spinners, keep me motivated in fibers.

The tam and scarf on the left, are hand spun and crocheted. The Angora fiber is from my very own rabbits, that I use to raise. The tam is Blue Angora, the Scarf is Chocolate Angora. Natural colors not dyed.

Wow, Christmas is over already!

So much has happened since I last posted to my blog. Christmas is over already and we are heading into a new year. Hard to believe.

I've made some great friends this year. Gals I knew for about a year or so, but we really have become close this year. They are from my "Stampin Divas" group. I'll post a picture of the group. Picture was taken at our Christmas Party at Carole Signoretti's "Christmas House".

HAPPY FALL.........
It's been a long time since I posted here. So much water has gone over the dam since my last post. One thing, today I believe FALL is finally arriving here in Florida. I went out this morning at 6:00 a.m. for my regular morning bike ride, and Burrrrr. Haven't seen the weather report yet today, but I'm sure it's in the upper 50's or very low 60's. Hard to take when you're use to waking up to temps in the mid 70's. On the other hand, it feels sooooo good to finally feel cool!
Hopefully we will get the pontoon in the lake today. We were waiting for a cool, sunny day. Suppose to get to around 75 degrees.....should be perfect.

CITRUS FISKATEERS

That's the group alright. LOL....see all the orange ears! Mine were just too hot so I put my orange visor on instead.

Three of us had white tees embroidered with our names and Fiskateer number in orange. I really didn't know the other gals, but Brenda, and Trish, top row in white, knew them.

I know we look silly, but hey, it was a lot of fun.