tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82449162452352340622024-03-05T03:22:17.907-05:00Two Cold FeetStacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-24957457332302579112008-07-27T23:25:00.011-04:002008-07-28T03:57:22.088-04:00Something SpecialOnce again the forces that be have stalled my posting this week, just after I vowed to be more frequent for all our sakes. And again, at the last minute I am getting to this weeks "This is...". Angela has given us a freebie this week, allowing us to pick our own topic. Though a chosen topic would have occupied my mind, this actually allows me to get to what was going on this week, killing 2 Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-81430853621205516142008-07-20T23:44:00.007-04:002008-07-21T02:40:37.054-04:00a few happy things...Hello Friends! To help give me post ideas and share some quick things about my world I have decided to join a few meme's. There are many going a round and I can't do all of them but there are a few I always enjoy reading, including "This Is..." by Three Buttons way over in Melbourne Australia. Each week someone on the list picks a new theme (on Wed. I think) and then you post about it on Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-42504339651983270472008-07-18T15:50:00.011-04:002008-07-18T18:55:44.912-04:00Again and AgainI don't know why I have such a hard time doing the things I enjoy sometimes. I know it has to do with my health and anxiety. For a long time, once I got anxiety over something, I would leave it and not look back. This includes relationships, hobbies, food etc. The food one I can live with but the others aren't so healthy, especially in trying to find a balance in my life.My relationship withStacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-24423832410189479532008-07-08T19:49:00.005-04:002008-07-08T21:53:20.240-04:00The Heat Is OnIndeed it is. And I am sweating like a stuck pig. Heat + Humidity= Me soaking wet! I just had a cold shower and I even shaved my legs! I know, amazing but it does happen at least twice a year, maybe even three times if there is a special occasion. Apparently many women shave all the time...can you believe that. Mumsy shaves every day, she can't stand the stubbly feeling. I told her to Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-81047176138030096092008-07-04T22:45:00.007-04:002008-07-05T02:23:47.990-04:00Quiet CelebrationI always knew the military wasn't for me. I am so grateful for those that serve our country in the military but I am also grateful I don't have to serve in that way. I won't say it didn't cross my mind at times but I hate getting yelled at. I really do. I get sick with shame if someone yells at me, even if I did nothing to deserve it. From what I have heard there is a lot of yelling in the Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-31097171285457604462008-07-03T20:58:00.008-04:002008-07-04T02:10:55.149-04:00Hodge PodgeWow, I don't know how the days pass so fast. I think I just posted then the date tells me it has been days. Maybe it is because I am still in the same clothes and haven't left the house eh? I prepare all these great posts in my head but then decide I need a special picture or something scanned...then time passes and when they don't magically appear on my computer I forget about them. If I canStacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-2942369680283919062008-06-30T16:29:00.007-04:002008-06-30T18:00:23.966-04:00Out on the Town and other storiesWe have been getting these incredible storms at least twice a day. The sun will be shining and suddenly it is dark as night and the winds pick up. Then the thunder starts rolling (poor Bertha) and it clashes non stop for about 30 minutes. At some point the skies open and the rain poors down, like it has never rained before. This goes on for 30-60 minutes then is suddenly gone and the sun Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-82421737738389272982008-06-26T13:59:00.011-04:002008-06-26T15:35:01.161-04:00Bloggy BlingHello everyone! I want to thank you all again for your wonderful words of support, advise, and comfort. Without them I would have felt very alone. I was able to ask for help from my church, and they responded swiftly and with great love to get me the two most important meds. The others will last until Saturday when Doug and I will now be able to get those. I am always amazed at how people Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-74411129684872071422008-06-24T21:41:00.001-04:002008-06-24T21:41:36.533-04:00A storm and a calmnessthat doesn't look good...Originally uploaded by joeshawWe got this incredible storm today. The thunder rumbled non stop for hours. Poor Bertha, she doesn't do well with thunder. One time she peed herself because it scared her so much, poor thing. She was deep in the corner of a closet and peed all over Doug's t-shirts. Sometimes she is so hidden we can't even find her.On our way to the drug Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-33166511117446927262008-06-23T01:11:00.004-04:002008-06-23T03:20:25.237-04:00Tight RopeI am hoping that after this first sentence writing this will get easier. I have had a very difficult time trying to get myself to post this week. I obviously didn't do very well. Do you ever have those times when you feel like your walking a tight rope? You are holding steady, even if your a little shaky, but you know with a gust of wind or loss of concentration you will fall. That is me Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-58494350441750475312008-06-16T00:22:00.003-04:002008-06-16T00:32:21.983-04:00And it's off...Great news, my apron for the Flirty Apron Swap is finished! I came up with the pattern on my own but did take a lot of tips from a great tutorial over at Lululollylegs. Thanks for such clear instructions girl. Pending non stop rain tomorrow, I will be able to get it down to the P.O. and off to its new home! I can't wait for that secret someone to get it, and to receive my own. This has been Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-64103131053751919322008-06-15T22:42:00.008-04:002008-06-16T11:10:54.589-04:00The StoreWell, I am no longer dying of heat stroke! We are back to our early spring, rainy,60 degree, high frizz alert weather. We actually had one absolutely perfect day on Friday, and Sat wasn't bad either, so I can't complain too much. In fact a nice fat package arrived yesterday that cheered me right up, and brought the memories flowing back. My mumsy's dad and his brother have owned and ran a Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-75641323976316054812008-06-12T19:01:00.002-04:002008-06-12T19:08:00.022-04:00Quilty FavesI am participating in a few mini/doll quilt swaps this summer. I realized I don't have a lot of quilty things on here yet, since I am so new, for my partners to get an idea of some of the things I like. I love trees, and things that tell little stories. I also like settings and unique scrappy looks. That isn't to say I don't like traditional piecing. I am in awe of it, I am just not very Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-16054376867782872602008-06-08T23:54:00.011-04:002008-06-09T19:15:59.348-04:00BreatheOn Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday we had a high of 60 degrees, but mostly in the 50's. Chilly chilly. Then suddenly, with barely a warning...Heat Wave! I am serious, it is the craziest thing. 95 today, 98 tomorrow and it is 80 in the middle of the night. With the humidity so high, this is wicked hot for us. I feel like I have been stuck in a sweaty daze this weekend. My mind keeps Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-52141738117009718252008-06-06T02:11:00.006-04:002008-06-06T04:20:51.028-04:00Safford StyleYou know what I miss most about my home town, besides mumsy and the fam of course? No no, its not the widely accessible Gun and Pawn shops, sillies. It is the food! I know they get tired of it, since they have it all the time, but I love it. There are at least 7 Mexican restaurants, 2 Chinese, a couple of pizza shops and one or two random ones. You can see it is a little lopsided as far asStacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-68762242575430050702008-06-04T21:40:00.011-04:002008-06-05T15:12:38.635-04:00Summer WhispersAfter a few teasing days of sun, the rains returned today bringing waves of intense, cool humidity. Huge humidity changes like that confuse my body and the darkness makes me want to cozy up in a warm blanket. Spring in New England is definitely in full force. For three days I had all the windows open though, giving me a preview of summer living in the city. Suddenly all the city sounds thatStacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-15339916568668201912008-06-03T01:49:00.003-04:002008-06-03T02:20:15.763-04:00HairyHello ladies and gents...I just had to show you this picture quick.This is me at 12 years old in Driggs ID at my grandmas. Whenever I went there to stay with my grandma and aunt, we would play dress up. They had this great collection of costumes after 6 kids and my aunt being in the local theater. It is scary. The husband asked me if I had a wig on. HAHA I wish. Nope, thats a 100% natural Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-51168355879120358022008-05-31T14:16:00.009-04:002008-05-31T18:04:01.167-04:00Weather and the night lifeHello friends! I have missed you these past few days. I was sick as a dog, couldn't even sit up. But I am feeling much better...the world at my finger tips! And a huge thunder storm looming, woo hoo. But look at the frizz factor! Frizz Emergency! Good thing I plan on staying in today. I do love the storms when I don't have to be out in them and I can watch the skies open up from the Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-27249576758086248262008-05-27T21:35:00.006-04:002008-05-28T00:26:36.989-04:00Results of ChaosToday was one of "those" days. You all know what I am talking about. The one day you have plans for yourself or you couldn't sleep and are needing rest in order to keep your head straight, is the one day the forces of the universe decide they have a different plan in mind. I think I actually get off easy. I can imagine those of you with little and big kidlets have them a bit more often. So Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-75086168073240970212008-05-24T00:34:00.006-04:002008-05-24T01:24:49.940-04:00Where I will be...This is where my husband spent his summers growing up. Where he and his family find peace and solitude amongst their busy lives. The cabin built by his parents,little by little through the years by their own hands. The view that is only part of the experience, mixed with the sounds of birds and crickets. Of the waves gently lapping the rocky shore while the breeze brings a brisk and welcomeStacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-56564973195461401302008-05-22T19:20:00.007-04:002008-05-22T22:52:15.574-04:00This and ThatHello Everyone. Wow, thank you so much for the wonderful response to my giveaway. You still have a few more days. I am loving your movie picks. I seem to be short on movie ideas lately, or more likely not in the mood so I thought some fresh ideas would help spark my interest, and it has. I love looking at all the new sites. I will get to every one and try to comment, but if I miss Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-60449575437468496972008-05-19T12:19:00.005-04:002008-05-22T22:42:25.736-04:00Giveaway GatheringLook at all the pretty ladies gathered around, awaiting news on my Giveaway! It's Time!Hopefully you all know by now that when I say I will do something in the morning I mean any time before dark right? Before we get to it, I need to tell you about one last adventure which 2 lucky winners will receive purchases from. About a month ago I was browsing the internet, as I do, and was checking out Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-46398783077762469792008-05-18T15:37:00.006-04:002008-05-18T17:28:27.536-04:00The Middle of NowhereSometimes when I get up I am chilly, especially my legs, so I turn on the little space heater I have. Well, apparently the husband has an issue with me using the heater when the windows are open and it is almost 70 degrees out because I got one of those looks that says "it is beautiful outside you crazy lady, and you are using up un needed energy". I always feel guilty when he gives me those Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-34377630497994258492008-05-16T21:33:00.006-04:002008-05-24T01:19:58.075-04:00ScoreRemember my birthday a few weeks ago? How Doug wasn't feeling well so I was left to my own devices? Well, as a little pressie to myself, I started poking around eBay. I decided I needed to get an old crewel kit. Crewel uses a lot of stitches I would like to learn, better for embellishing and what not. As I was bidding on some crewel, I remembered a post on this awesome new site, True Up. ItStacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-18521548085880728722008-05-14T15:07:00.003-04:002008-05-14T15:30:12.522-04:00Getting thereWe finally have sunshine! Yay! But now there is 30-40 mph wind gusts. Ahh well, if it's not one thing, it's another. I did manage to photo my new finished blocks.B-9 Tinker ToyThis was hard for me. I dont think I quite understand how to do the set in seams and had the other seams pressed the wrong way I think. Somehow it came together, though it is a bit wonky. With lots of pressing, I Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.com10