Good Wednesday Morning Ladies,Lets welcome in sunny July!!
I have to keep reminding myself what day it is as I get a little confused as I am so used to meeting
up with Sue & Pat on a Wednesday, but for the past couple of weeks we have changed the day, I was a day out all week last week!
Todays card has been created using Spellbinders Triple floral die, It really is a pretty die set, the dies do all the work in this set, I used the very outer die to cut some cream card (Anna Marie designs card 300gsm), I used the inner cutting part of this size die to emboss a line and row of perforations, giving a neat border, I cut a Papermania printed paper cut to fit inside the embossed line, I did the same for the next size down die too, I finished the construction of the card buy cutting the centre of the Die set in the cream card and stamping the 'Have a Fabulous day' by Justrite onto this die cut and embossing it with Cosmic Shimmer Detail Clear Embossing powder.
I added some matching pink flat back pearls to finish the die cut layers and finished the card with a double bow of Cream Ribbon, finished with a matching pink brad.
I am sure the Christine Emberson will have it on her Hope Chances web site, if not she will almost definitely get it in for you.
I am so pleased that you enjoyed the Bra story yesterday, I saw it on Facebook and knew you would find it funny!
We all need a little humour in our lives, that's where you amazing friends come to life, you always manage to make me laugh at sometime during the day.
Are any of you going to Newbury Craft Show this weekend? Sue, Pat and I are going on Saturday, it would be lovely to meet up with some of you if you are going.
Well that's all from me for today,
I know that there aren't any wise words to start the day with, but would love to hear any that you may have.
Love and Hugs
Sandra
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Good morning Sandra and the Coffee Shop gang. Hope you are all well and enjoying the good weather. Did not get any here yesterday, we had rain, dull cloudy skies till approx 6pm when we got a glimpse of the sun for a few minutes.
ReplyDeleteHowever thank you to all who "huffed & puffed to blow the good weather our way, we have sunshine this morning.
SANDRA:- your card is stunning, love, love,love it. Really pretty colour and beautiful design.
I am glad you had a good day yesterday and your friends have drummed some sense into you. Enjoy your day today and please .... relax!!! Enjoy your day at the Craft Show,hope there are lots of goodies to buy.
Right folks, I have made a cuppa, tea & toast. I am off outside to watch the world go by. These tables & seats outside with the big umbrellas is fantastic for us today,customers will love it.
Will be back later to see what you are all up to. xxx
Hi Patricia,
DeleteI hope you have a simply super sunny day today! I'll just sit here with my feet in a bowl of cool water!!! xxx
Hi Patricia,
DeleteSo pleased the sun has arrived for you as I guess we're all 'puffed' out now. Enjoy! xxx
Rain on and a cool wind blowing. Had to put my cardi on!!
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My word Patricia, your sunny day didn't last lond did it. We'll have to huff and puff a bit harder tomorrow. Sorry to rub it in but it's to hot down here.
DeleteMorning Ladies
ReplyDeleteSandra-your card is simply stunning. So pretty & feminine-beautiful.
Yesterday was hot, hot, hot here + very sunny. Today looks like it's hoing to be the same-thank goodness for climate control at work!
I'm calling at my Dads yet again this morning but only to drop off some syringes so he can give the dog his meds crushed up. He wanted me to call in & help but I just don't have the time . Doesn't stop you feeling guilty though does it??!!
Michele
Hi Michele,
Deletesay hello to your Dad from me xxx
Hi Michele, count to ten! Are you an only child? Or are you like me the one that gets all the 'guilt trip' calls! ??? How much longer is the dog on antibiotics?
DeleteMaybe there's something your dad's not telling you, is there something else worrying him maybe? Because he hasn't done this to you before has he?
Bless you I am sending you a huge hug,
Love
Sandra xxxxx
Bon jour from an already hot Marigny. It's going to be another 40c day so inside, shutters closed' windows open and plenty of water.
ReplyDeleteSandra your card is just stunning. Everything about it is so delicate and gentle. You have given me a starting point as this die was delivered to me a couple of days ago and I'm itching to play.
Have to go breakfast has just arrived.
Until later. xxxx
Hi Janet,
DeleteStay in, stay cool and play xxx
Hello Janet do take care stay cool and drinks lots of water and a little crafting xxx
DeleteJanet, please stay in the cool and keep your feet up, no dashing about, make sure you have a good long French siesta, is there a French word for a siesta?
DeleteSending you a cooling hug,
Love too
Sandra xxxxx
Hi Janet, now that does seem hot, don't know I could cope, used to always be in the sun, but don't like it too hot now, do you get used to living with the heat
DeleteHugs Jean x
Good sunny Wednesday morning Sandra and all who pop in, wow it is so hot and humid again this morning, not complaining but yesterday you could almost taste the heat. Sandra I just love this card, so up my street, must have a look for this die set.
ReplyDeleteOur next craft show which I will be able to go to is at the end of August, getting withdrawal symptoms now, I love going to them, will miss Doncaster and Event city in Manchester.
I came back to the cafe yesterday afternoon but my hands were stiff with being so hot and found it difficult to type so I went home to cool down
Just love the set up outside, all matching umbrellas, could be abroad.
Will pop back later, basket topped up,
Hugs Jean x
Hi Jean,
DeleteStay cool xxx
Hi Jean hope you manage to stay cool today as it's supposed to be the hottest day. I run my wrists.....round about the pulse points......under the cold tap and I find this helps a little.xxx
DeleteMust say its hot but not as bad as yesterday because it's been overcast most of the day, have given the dogs a shower to freshen them, they are now snoozing
DeleteHugs Jean x
Good morning Sandra and all who call or look in this beautiful day.
ReplyDeleteSandra your card is stunning, all those layers that are all just so,( I might have to look at this die, ). And your choice of papers is lovely, with the little flowers and pearls.
I bit of a lazy start this morning, but I must go and attack the ironing, do like. To do it first thing. So I am off to make a start, will pop back in a while, I will need a cup of tea that's for sure. Hazel x
Hello Hazel,
DeleteI hope you don't have too much ironing, I nearly expired last night when I was doing mine. xx
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DeleteHi Hazel,
DeleteDon't get too overheated with that smoothing tool! It's one of my most hated tools!! Lol! xxx
Gorgeous! Love Triple Floral die!! :) xx
ReplyDeleteOK I'm back. Breakfast was lovely. Have sorted meds out for this week so ready for the day.
ReplyDeleteThink I will have a play with my new die and see what happens.
Yes we all need humour in our lives. Our stay on this planet is all too short so we must all cherish family and friends whether they are miserable, awkward or just downright thoughtless but remember God may give us our family but we choose our friends.
Hope you all remember to drink lots of water (sorry baileys is off the menu today) if it' s hot where you are. If you're still in the cold zone I have put in my request for warm Sunshine for you.
Hugs to everyone.
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Sandra,
Hello, glad you had a good day yesterday, love the card. Pretty and girly and the dies are great.
Saba, hope you get sorted out today (well I obviously mean the boat, not you),
Myra, enjoy your hols and have a safe journey.
Lynda, hope you are fine today.
Margaret Corgi, hope the fracture clinic is not too trying and that you are more comfortale after they've seen to you.
Everyone, have a good day.
Fickle xxx
Thank you MAUREEN I'm fine now no more URANUS a moments HaHa. Of cause I didn't take offence
DeleteHug's Lynda xx
Thank you Janet, couldn't have put your wise words any better. Yes life is to short to worry over the small things - those poor folk who went off on holiday, never to return are a good example. Also thank you for putting in a word ref the weather up here, was sunny early but going dull again , but at least it's warm. First lot of ironing done, on to the next. Oh Maureen soaking our feet in water sounds a good idea. Hope you have a thin dressing on those blisters when you go walking. Oh well better go back to the ironing board and get the next lot done. Xxx
ReplyDeleteMorning, well your huffing and puffing worked yesterday. Looks like we are going to have a hot day. Now I will have to listen to the foreign guests asking where the air conditioning is. (it's probably arriving next week- a weather change)
ReplyDeleteLove the card Sandra. This is a really pretty die, and you have so much detail showing with the embossing.
Don't think we need the wise words today, Maureen is giving the best to us all, stay cool.
Hugs
Janice
If you are ironing, Hazel, can I send you some of mine. I didn't reach the bottom of the pile yesterday
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I have stopped for a minute, but yes no problem. Xxx
DeleteHi Hazel
DeleteIf Janice is adding hers to your pile, can I bring mine as well. I still haven't caught up from our holiday. The clothes fairy keeps adding more to the pile and its to hot to do any ironing.
Would believe that's me just got to the bottom of the pile and the washing on the line is dry and yes will need ironing. Have stopped a few times, little sister called in, phone has rung a few times plus I just needed to sit down. Oh and the second lot was Tammy's ironing. She who owns her own cleaning and ironing business had a pile that was the big, so I took pity on her and it's now all done, I will put it back in her house on Saturday when I go to Perth to pick Patricia up. At least she doesn't have that to face when she gets home she will have enough to do. So yes Pat yours won't be a problem either. xxx
DeleteHi ladies, just reading about all the ironing, I actually like doing it, never feel it's a chore, my mum ( bless her) worked in a hospital laundry when she left school, she showed me how to iron and fold shirts and tops. We don't have that many shirts now, but I still like the feeling of smoothing away life's little ripples
DeleteHugs Jean x
Good Morning Sandra and all lovely ladies!
ReplyDeleteJust a quick pop in before I pack the iPad! Weather every hot again today!
Ironing was a rather hot job last night! All done though!
Just the bleach left to do!! You know what I mean! I don't mean my hair!!!
Sandra - what a gorgeous card! It's beautiful and so summery too. Pleased you had a good day yesterday with Sue and Pat!
It's Wednesday today!
Saba - hope you get the electrics sorted out!
Margaret be good - hope you are not too hot in plaster in this heat!
Love to everyone,
Myra xxx
Have a lovely time Myra. Can't stop. Just going out.
DeleteHave a great time Myra and hubby. Hope the weather stays good for you xxx
DeleteHi Myra
DeleteI hope that you and hubby have a great holiday.
Hi Myra
DeleteHave a fabulous holiday, I hope it's not too hot where you are going or if so they have air con (sorry Janice!).
Safe journey xxxxx
Hi Myra, hope you have a lovely holiday and get the chance to relax - safe journey
DeleteHugs Jean x
Hello Sandra and all of the coffee shop ladies,
ReplyDeleteAnother vey hot today, we are going out early on a shopping trip to look at picture framing, for an oil painting that was given to me along time ago, John made a frame for it at the time, I feel I'd like to change the frame. So that's a task for today.
Sandra, your card is a vision in pink, it is beautiful. I have to co so that's a task for today.
Sandra, your card is a vision in pink, it is beautiful. I have to say I haven't looked at Spellbinders since Sue started bringing out her own dies. That would confuse me even more ......... Just to much choice?
Must move his lordship is saying are you ready? Will pop back later,
Love and Hugs, Brenda xxx
LITTLELAMB I was sorry to read your Aunt had passed away. Just think of all the happy times you had with her. xxx
LYNDA, Hope you are feeling better today ....... Just one more sleep!
MARGARET, Hope you get a stronger plaster fitted today. LOL
Hi BRENDA I'm fine thank you for asking Hug's Lynda xxx
DeleteThank you Brendax
DeleteBRENDA wish your Grandaugh a very happy birthday tomorrow,think of me if you get the 109 bus tomorrow haha
DeleteHi everyone, Sandra your card is stunning, I must have a look at this die, (like I need another die like a hole in the head).
ReplyDeleteThe sun is shining at the moment, but it is not as warm as the weather forecast promised it would be. Take care if you are having the promised heatwave, and drink plenty (water!!)
Janet wise words, take heed everyone,
Off to sit outside under the umbrellas and enjoy a cup of tea, more refreshing than coffee I think in hot weather.
Take care everyone, Myra enjoy your holidays. xx
Jess
Jess, Theresa (the wax lady) gives a fantastic service.
DeleteShe e-mails you to ask what colours of wax you want. It comes very quickly as well xxx
Me again, I forgot to ask where did you all get the wax for the cup candles, I fancy having a go x
ReplyDeleteJess I agree a nice cup of tea is more refreshing. Worst thing to drink is fizzy ones. xxx
ReplyDeleteSheila, it's not to hot here just now, but I think if I was waiting till later I would fine it hard going. I actually like ironing.
ReplyDeleteMargaret, hope it all went well at the clinic, How is your SIL doing?...
Myra enjoy your holiday.
Saba. Are you all set to sail again?
Diane, again are you ok? It's unlike you not to be in.
Ok off to sit out and have my cup of tea. xxx
Hi Hazel
DeleteI'm fine thanks I'm trying to pop in each day but have to rely on getting an internet connection. Thank you for asking and for missing me, it's nice to be missed! Hopefully normal service will be resumed next week!
Xxxx
JESS you can get the waxes etc,, from Thecakehole at Rayleigh. The ladies name is Theresa Egan. A lovely lady and she gives very detailed instructions so you can't go wrong. Good luck. Off out now. I am sure you will be able to find her website ok.
ReplyDeleteThanks Brenda, will have a look x
DeleteMorning Sandra and the coffee shop crew,
ReplyDeleteSandra today's card from you is stunning and I love the Spellbinders die it's lovely to add pretty papers (as you have done), to frame pictures or just to layer each size of die together. It's a favourite of mine when I'm not using SW dies.
Myra have a wonderful holiday, hope the sun keeps on shining for you.
Sandra so pleased you Pat and Sue had a perfect day yesterday.
Saba do hope things get fixed for you on the boat today and you can eat hot food and drink cold wine once more and of course sail the high seas!
Lynda hope you feel better today dear lady. and Margaret hope all goes well at the fracture clinic...this heat must be getting you down a.bit having a plaster on.
After spending two hours in the bank just to switch banks to a local one(different bank) the process has now started and I won't have to be trailing on a bus when important things come up. I think we told each other our life stories that's why it took so long....but as they say it's good to talk.
See you later oh by the way I had an email from SPELLBINDERS they are bringing yet another die cutting machine out in August....THE PLATINUM...not many details about it yet.... no doubt C&C will get their money grabbing hands on it first with so many months exclusivity.
Love and hugs Sheila xxxx
Another machine! For goodness sake how much money do they think we have? To be buying all these machines? In a way they are telling us the other must be rubbish!!! Off soap box. No but someone or ones will buy them just so they can say they own it. Well I am not needed in work this afternoon!!! Oh that's a pity NOT!!! I am delighted. Xxx
DeleteCouldn't agree with you more Hazel...this is the 3rd one that Spellbinders has brought out in the last 12 months....teal GC, Sapphire and now the Platinum...totally and utterly ridiculous.
DeleteEnjoy your afternoon Hazel. xxx
SHEILA:- I really can't believe that's another machine from Spellbinders. (have not seen as yet) What's surprising me is that when we were in USA last year I hardly saw any Dies in their Craft Shops let alone the Machines. Who buy them then??? must be the "gullible" Brits!! xxx
DeleteThank you SHEILA im fine today thank you for asking.
DeleteI couldn't see the point of the tiny Sapphire machine so stupid!!!
Hug's Lynda xx
Sheila, if you go on you tube and type in Spellbinders Platinum machine you will get a look at it, its quite big and not very portable, I think at first it will be a winding handle but they are making an electric adapter so that it will turn itself, they are bringing out some thicker 'steel rule' dies the same as sizzix old ones! for cutting fabrics!
Deleteit is advertised as having all steel gearing so therefore much more sturdy than the existing grand caliburs.
I am not too sure on the price but have a hunch that its going to be expensive!
hugs
Sandra
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Yes Sandra I was looking at this machine on u tube just the other day, not much different to the crossover, as you say all metal gearing so, didn't know it may have an adapter for electric
DeleteHugs Jean x
They keep bringing out machines for cutting fabric. Remember the slice? I've done patchwork for years, long before card making, and would never faff about with a die. We want to utilise all the fabric with no waste, so it's mainly cut with a ruler and a rotary cutter (looks like a pizza cutter, but razor sharp) Can't see why we need a machine.
DeleteFor paper, I have a Joy, and don't feel I need another while it still works well.
Good morning Sandra and our lovely ladies,
ReplyDeleteSandra your card is just beautiful. I must have a look at the die, will pop over to Christine's site when I get home next week. It's the debossed edge that really interests me. Looks like it could also be used for pricking through like the triple flip card thingy die.
We have an engineer on board and looks like he has managed to fix the electrics. Yipeeee we shall be setting sail shortly. It's scorching hot here as well, so it will be factor 50 sunscreen I think.
Myra, hope you have a lovely holiday.
Brenda littlelamb thinking of you.
Margaret hope your plaster cast is now on and you can get about a bit.
Janet, I echo your sentiment entirely, some people need to see what is really important in this world. Friends and family are what matters and being there for them through thick and thin.
Sandra, I am very proud of you .
Hugs to all Saba
SABA:- hope your sailing goes well today. Hopefully you might even be able to get some Gas!! Be careful in that heat with the reflection from the crystal clear waters. xxx
DeleteSaba, I've been trying to think what you remind me of ever since I saw your photo. It's just dawned on me, it's the figurehead on the prow of a ship!!! Just make sure you have more clothes on than they usually do!!! lol. By the way, where will you be mooring tonight! Will it be Moonlight Bay and will you be doing it By The Light of the Silvery Moon?? This will be totally wasted as Myra has such a lousy signal, that she can't get in.
DeleteSafe journey Saba, and fair winds xxxx
Well folks I really don't know what Perthshire has done.
ReplyDeleteThe sun has gone, the washing is in, it's "raining" ....... can you believe it??? OK could be just a quick shower buts it's raining!!! Had to get my cardi on again, there is a cool wind blowing now.
Robert messaged me about 1/2 an hour ago "granny I Love you, can we come along". I of course said yes ... His reply "ok better go ask dad". I assumed he had already asked dad!!!l. Our Robert is a real character .... bet you have guessed that!! Dad had things organised, but they are coming later. Mums working today 8am till 8pm however they are so short staffed, she'll be lucky if she sees home before 9.30/10pm.
Mmm!! that was a nice Cheese Sandwich with salad and crisps. I also had a piece of that Strawberry Cheesecake with Whipped Cream. Money in the pot, dishes in the dish washer, see you all later xxx
Hi Patricia
DeleteYou've heard the saying it never rains but it pours. Seems like that in Scotland. Well all blow harder for you tomorrow, although I think we're having thunder storms tomorrow. I can hear Pete saying yippee, he loves the stormy weather. I met friends today and had a toasted cheese sandwich with salad. Strawberries cheesecake and whipped cream sounds yummy. I'll go a raid the fridge while everyone's backs turned.
Good afternoon Sandra and all the coffee shop crew
ReplyDeleteOh boy it is hot but guess what they are forecasting rain, hail and thunder possibly for us tonight so Maureen take care, I hope George is not bowling tonight.
Sandra what a truly beautiful card so very delicate and the colour is perfect, you really are a master of colour young lady and no mistake.
Well I have been seen by a really lovely consultant at the hospital who has said plaster for 6 weeks to see if it will heal but no weight bearing on it so I am still wheeling, hopping and bobbing along! The reason being he said the fracture is really bad and sometimes does not heal! I told him Oh don't you worry I am positive it will heal I promise I will be a good girl and do what you say. So the prayer mat is out, as Derek goes into hospital for surgery on 13 August so the clock is ticking. My plaster is pink and really matches todays beautiful card, the nurse putting it on offered me a choice of colour now I didn't expect that she suggested pink as she said it would match my attitude. She told me most people came in moaning as if they were on their last breath although they had very little pain, she said they all deserved black ones to match their mood! We really has a good laugh while she was putting the plaster on. She told me something I didn't know, if you wear cycling shorts you don't wear underwear as it rubs, so when she had an accident last year she was so worried they would cut her shorts off but luckily they didn't!
I do hope everyone is taking care and drinking lots of water today with the heat
I will pop in later as I am off to have a little lay down for now, call me lazy if you wish.
My iced coffee was lovely money in the pot I have thrown some hugs and cuddles over in the corner as I cannot get passed some of the tables in my wheelchair sorry.
Margaret xxx
Hi Margaret,
DeleteI have everything crossed so that you heal super fast, as I know you will be worrying about Derek's upcoming surgery!
I will have a look at the Café as I usually make sure the tables are arranged so that there is good wheelchair access otherwise I wouldn't get in either!
That's why the counter is so low you see Margaret!
Now I must prepare you for six weeks of ear steaming frustration.......
firstly people will assume that as you are in a wheelchair that you are mentally disabled, not just suffering with a broken leg, the amount of times that a shop assistant has raised their voice to tell me that they will give my change to Paul to look after, like is was deaf as well, or they will talk to Paul instead of me, I just laugh now, or delight in pointing out that they are assuming that I am mentally disabled when in fact I am not!
The look on their faces is a picture!!!
The other point is that the world is not as wheelchair friendly as it likes to think it is, you sometimes end up walking miles out of your way to get access to somewhere. so be patient! I always phone ahead a check now to make sure that somewhere is wheelchair friendly!
So be prepared, my heart goes out to you as I hate to think of you struggling my lovely, get plenty of rest and spend plenty of time with that leg up!
Sending you hugs
Sandra
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Hi Lazy, I wouldn't dream of calling you lazy - oh dear I already have!!!!
DeleteWell, look at the names I get called, it's lovely to have some of the heat taken off me! I'm so sorry that you have a non weight bearing plaster for the next six weeks. It must be a bad, complicated break so be good. I'll be thinking of you and will be in touch. The girls are impressed that it's a pink plaster!!!
Love and hugs, Fickle Muriel xxx
Hi Margaret, glad you got the plaster on - pink too - hope you heal well and don't get too frustrated when things aren't done to your way - sounds like someone I know - Sandra is right about the wheelchair, John had a bad back and difficulty walking so we borrowed a chair at Trafford Centre - he said it opened his eyes - take care
DeleteHugs Jean x
Hi Margaret. Sorry to hear you still cannot put weight on your foot. That must be frustrating. Yes they do very nice coloured plaster these days. I had purple on my wrist. Take care and I hope everything is ok by the time Derek goes into hospital.
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ReplyDeleteAnother stunner today. Just love this card. I'm off to order the 6x6 matting basics A & B as I found out yesterday while having a play that I needed these for the Triple Flip Card. Forgot yo mention that I'm between an A & B bra size, just in case anyone's interested. Can we all give a big blow for all thise up Scotland way, so they get some of our heat.
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DeleteHi Pat, I've just had a little laugh to myself, reading your post very quickly just now I thought you were asking us to blow up your bra size ha ha xxxx
DeleteHi Pat. Yes I found that after getting the triple flip card that I needed the A & B basic dies. The first one I did without but it took along time. The second and third were much easier. I wonder if Sandra's floral triple dies fit the triple flip die that would be good.
DeleteLittlelamb Brenda, I always thought a triple flip was an ice skating move!!! xxx
DeleteProbably is. 😀
DeleteMARGARET:- I deleted my message I was asking how you were.
ReplyDeleteOh! my friend you will have to be good so you heal quickly. How will you manage when Derek goes into hospital?? I just wish I was nearer to come help you.
PINK PLASTER how brilliant, perfect for you and will be nice with your outfits!!
PRAYER MAT:- Loads of them in this house ... we used to import Turkish Carpets. John has a thing about Prayer Rugs. Be carful getting up and down .... second thoughts don't even bother getting down. John says you will be granted a "dispensation" for Health Reasons LOL!!!
LAZY:- that's the one thing you are NOT. Take it easy (((((hugs))))) just for you xxx
QUICK MESSAGE.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read all the comments this afternoon yet, but I've had a text message from Myra to say that they've arrived in the Lakes, had lunch and send her love to all, Got to go, making dinner for the girls. The thunder has just arrived but it's still fine. I'll be back when dinner is finished. Oh, oh, the rain has just started. xxx
Good afternoon my lovely coffee shop Angels,
ReplyDeleteSandra flower i love todays card as it suits the eveness that my brain goes OCD about and how thoughtful of you to think on it matching Margarets beautiful stookie, just wouldn't be right if they were at odds with each other now would it? I love the embossing that it has done on the edges of the card to finish it off just perfectly. Thank you Sandra for another beautiful card tp brighten our day.Going on your bra story yesterday i am between Double Dang and Enormous which is quite large enough for me to lugg around. It's bad enough having a come leg or i'll leave you set of legs to contend with without having to where the forth rail bridge to keep the top half of me in order as well. Well what do you think i nearly did this morning when in Stirling to meet my friend? I was only lifting up new school wear for Rory going back to the school....doh talk about Homer Simpson, i'm his twin sister at the moment where my brain is concerned. It's quite strange having not to think of school uniforms for school again after all these years of it being second nature, quite lost the plot somehow today, i think it went a wander up Dumyat and forgot to take the rest of me.
NOw girls you know how some of the time we live in a wee world all of our own well, i was still in this fantasy land while Saba was telling us about going boating/shipping/yauchting whatever, the thing is i didn't realise that we had left fantasy land and where back on real land so thought it was just another one of our many daydreams until i seen Saba's picture on the boat and realised that i was the only one living in fantasy land at the moment, sorry. Saba flower i hope you are having a fantastic holiday despite all that could go wrong is at the moment for you. One thing is for sure, it is very memorable this adventure this year, i'll now go back to fantasy land and see you all when you come in again.
ANd Janet, talk about rubbing it in about the fancy pattisseries yesterday, i hope you could hear me drooling from here is Glenochil as they looking heavenly, yummmmm yum.
Margaret flower please remember that promise you made to the nice consultant as we want you fit and well again and i have plenty of 16" knitting needles if you get an itch that you can't get at very well. Remeber the house will still be there when you're not so put all unneccessary tasks to the back of your mind and enjoy crafting, much more constructive and you feel the benefit from the end product as it makes you smile. I'm sending you gentle hugs to keep you going as the other wee rascals will have you knocked over and then you would have two in stookie. Hey it would be nice to have a matching set again of pins ehmmmmm? Take things gently.
Well i am going to get the rest of my washing in the washing machine when i take out this last load and hang it on the airer because the wee bit we had of sun has disappeared again, awh well never mind it was nice for the wee bit time we had it.
love and huggles to everyone
Norah (Glenochil)
Hello Sandra & Lovely ladies
ReplyDeleteI have left few comments on way down I did a post earlier but lost it GRRR it keeps looking for Maureen's lost post over the rainbow on the yellow brick road.
Sandra im proud of you I read last nights comments good for you.:0))))
MAUREEN I left a message under yours up up the top end ha ha.
MYRA glad you arrived safe & sound on your holiday have a lovely time but don't get burnt stay safe.xx
Had hair cut this morning so hopefully lost a couple of pounds Haha & did the ironing soooo Hot.
So sorry MARGARET you can't put weight on your foot you be very careful please hopping & bopping we don't want you meeting the floor again. Sending healing ((((((Hug's))))) xxx
Sandra your card is stunning such pretty colours love that die you used.
Glad you had a lovely day with Sue & Pat. Lucky you going craft show too.
Will call in later must go & get a drink I'M SO HOT
Love Lynda xx
LYNDA, you are a good sport, especially when you were not feeling well. xxxx
DeleteMAUREEN no worries I can take it on the chin or Uranus HaHa had a Good laugh :0))))) xxx
DeleteHi Sandra and all the lovely ladies
ReplyDeleteJust a quick post as it's time to go out. Julian has just come in and said it's just as hot today although my apple ap is telling lies! Sandra your card is beautiful xxx
Margaret take care and do what the doctors says, pink plaster eh, beautiful xxxx
Keep cool if you can ladies and dry if you have the other weather, I'm still blowing but I think it will be a couple of weeks before it arrives!
Maureen don't let George out with metal objects in thunderstorms, otherwise we will know why he got struck!
Love to you all
Diane xxxxx
Too late Dainty, he was going at the Holly Bush which is about 12 feet high - so I suppose it's a tree - with the loppers oblivious to the thunder and lightening!! Don't worry, I went out and told him to keep on with it ha ha. xxx
DeleteNo problem keeping cool here ...... it's cool outside. That's Thomas come is from the garden looking for his Sweatshirt!!!
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Hi Sandra and ladies,
ReplyDeleteMargaret so sorry to hear about your 6 weeks in plaster, take it easy.
When I had one of my hip replacements, I had to hop about on elbow crutches as I had a hairline fracture in my femur, it was horrible trying to hop upstairs as I was non weight bearing, so I can sympathise with you.
Sandra couldn't resist going into Christine's web site to look for the triple die you used on your card today, and I bought a well loved one, it was half price, bargain!!
Off to get dinner will pop back later, xx
Jess, I love a bargain, well done xxxx
DeleteWow! JESS:- that's was great. I did not realise Christine did "pre loved " Dies. xxx
DeleteWow JESS that was a good bargain i will have to look on Christine's site as Maureem said I love a bargain. Xxx
DeleteWell, the thunder and lightening and torrential rain came, and went about 5 minutes later. It's hot and bright again. The girls have had their tea, they wanted sausage and mash dinner with onion gravy and yorkshires. In this heat!!!! But every scrap was eaten with jelly and ice cream to finish, so they are happy and waiting to go to Brownies (Zoe) and Guides (Eleanor).
ReplyDeleteEveryone seems busy today, so will go and do my ironing and catch up on everyone later.
Fickle xxx
Not raining here at the moment. It's been on and off all afternoon.
DeleteThe sky is so heavy and it is very windy
I hope the rain stays off, wee Robert is away at his Football Training. xxx
Hi Patricia, Rain or fine, he'll still enjoy his football practice.
DeleteOh I've palpitations galore at the moment. Eleanor asked if she could walk home from our house on her own (Zoe's at Brownies), so after telling her which route to take, off she went and I phoned her dad to come to my house straight away. I watched her until she was out of sight and then Peter arrived, so I told him which way she was going and off he went to follow her at a distance!!! He said that he'd park and watch her until she was out of sight, then he'd do the same again and again until she got home. The things we do to give them a bit of independence. Life in the big city is not easy!!!
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MAUREEN:- I can well imagine the feelings you had. These children are so precious and we want the very best for them. They want to independent and grown up ........ it's whats out there that is the worry.
DeleteThomas loves to go round to the Farm Yard to get Potatoes, Vegetables, eggs etc:- from the vending machine they have installed. It's along the road a wee bit, just next door really but I keep my eye peeled till I see his head over the hedge. I go to the kitchen like I have been there all the time. He'd hate to think I was watching him xxx
Oh Maureen I feel for you. I have started leaving Anna in the house for the 15 mins while I go get Beth from piano. Last night she didn't want to come to the vets to pick up the cat. So let her stay, oh I was so glad to get back, she was fine and even dad said we have to trust her. She told me she was fine she had Moss to protect her, fair enough he wouldn't let anyone he didn't know in the house. But still we do over protect these days, I was seeing to looking after a 1 year old doing washing, ironing, cooking etc at the age of 13.
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I know Hazel, I was like you, almost running a house from an early age but I was the youngest in the family and my brothers were working. It seems harder now than when Rachel was young. Maybe because they aren't my children, or maybe because we hear of more and more terrible things. xxx
DeleteOh maureen I told you that you would get good weather Monday and Tuesday, I didn't say anything about today, they left this morning and are now in their apartment and the temp was 41c earlier. Not good about the thunder and lightening? It's very dark here, I know Patricia has had terrible rain.
ReplyDeleteDiana, I am so glad you are all ok!!., Didn't know if you were ill with some terrible bug.
Margaret, you will just have to close your eyes to the things that aren't getting done how you like them done, at least they will get done. I know it's hard, but your the important one.
Sandra, I had a wee laugh when you said you would check the table and chairs in the cafe ref getting Margaret's wheelchair in, if any one should be aware of the problem it's yourself. The cafe would be the one place Margaret would be able to get around very easily, We forget that! I know I did say a while ago that we would make sure you used yours at the retreat as we don't want you over doing the walking and being sore.
Well so much for my afternoon off, I had great plans to go in and do some sorting out in my spare room. That didn't happen, but I enjoyed my little sleep. It got very muggy and a had a bit of a sore head, took a pain killer and next was Harris weakening me up. Headache gone. Might just have a little go at the room later.
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Hi Hazel, at least you were able to rest on your afternoon off and get rid of your headache. Harris obviously enjoyed your company as well!!! Leave the room, it will be there another day.
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Oh! Sis, hope your feeling ok! now.
DeleteThe room will be there tomorrow, just don't overdo trying to get it sorted out. xxx
Hazel,hope your headache is easing a little. Take it easy tomorrow don't over do it. Hope you have a good nights sleep & feel better tomorrow but take it easy xxxx
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ReplyDeleteSANDRA. your card is stunning. At first I thought it was a triple flip die then read it again and realised it wasn't. Another one for my wish list. I am hoping to go to NEWBURY on Saturday. I am hoping that Scarlett will be able to come. Whenever I am off to a craft Show she always wants to come. As this isn't very far and not very big I thought it would be a good introduction. The only problem is she has very bad eczema at the moment. She had to come home from school early today as she was very distressed. She has got a strong steroid cream to put on it for two weeks. If it should be hot still on Saturday it could distress her but if she cannot come I still plan to go. I was very surprised last night about 10pm we had a little rain but only about 5mins so I must go and water the plants shortly. Well a friend and I went to a garden centre today we hadn't been to before as it was well recommended. Well we didn't enjoy it at all. Everything was very expensive, especially the clothes. We didn't enjoy the lunch either. We had a cheese jacket potato with garnish (a few bits of lettuce). It was over cooked and the skin was hard so when one of the assistants asked if everything was ok we said no! She fetched the manager who apologised and said would we like a sandwich instead. We did which came with crisps and lettuce leaves again. We didn't buy a thing. Very unusual. We were very disappointed and will not be returning. We called at one of our favourite garden centres as we had been sent a coupon for a free patio rose as it is there 30th Anniversary. There was plenty of chose of color so I choose yellow. It's quite a big plant as well very pleased with that. Glad you are feeling better Lynda. I have replied to Margaret further up the comments. Better go and water these plants now. Usually fond the watering can too heavy but will give it a try. Be back later
Littlelamb Brenda, watch your wrist. I find that everything feels heavy these days, especially George's wallet !!! xxxx
DeleteP.s. Sorry I meant to say that I hope Scarlett soon gets some relief from her eczema. xxx
DeleteBRENDA:- I was going to say the same as Maureen ..... be careful lifting that watering can. xxx
DeleteThank you Maureen. I will watch the wrist but it takes so long to water the garden with something smaller. Thank you also about Scarlett. I hope it clears up soon. It is across the top of her back and at least three inches deep. I feel so sorry for her as it is making her feel miserable and she is usually a happy child. Hope Eleanor got home ok.
DeleteBRENDA- I know this might have nothing to do with Scarlett's Eczema. The fact that it across her back could it be anything to do with the Shampoo she is using. Just thinking if it was at her shoulders could be that!! xxx
DeleteIt could be that Patricia. Problem is I don't have much control over what her mother uses. She has got stuff for the bath and lotion for her skin but not sure if that is used.
DeleteOh that's the thing Brenda, you don't have the control, hopefully the lotion and bath stuff does get used. Don't get herself worked up over it as you will end up making yourself ill. (((((( hugs)))))) xxx
DeleteThank you BRENDA I'm fine now, I hope scarlets eczema gets better soon it's horribal my son suffered from that when he was a baby,I couldn't even wash him in any soap & water I had to do it with emulsifying ointment.& now he has lovely skin.he grue out of it when he was 7. Hope you both enjoy the craft fair. Hug's xxx
DeleteBrenda, my wee grandson suffers, Tammy has got stuff called "forever aloe" hand and body wash and his skin is so much better. Plus she has started only showering him no baths. He gets himself in a right state with scratching, but as I said his skin is a lot better, I do feel for them and this heat just doesn't help. You need to take it easy doing watering. We won't need to do any as the sky looks like it's ready to open and pour with rain. Hazel x
ReplyDeleteThat sounds good Hazel but as I just said to Patricia I don't have much control over what is used on her but I will look for that and see what I can do. It's good to know when something works. I also have dry skin and the Dr said yesterday I could have various eczema. Hope not as it can lead to ulcers and my dad suffered badly with those and my sister has a nasty one on her leg that won't heal. That was caused by her having a mole removed that turned out to be ok but she got an infection in it after the hospital took the stitches out and now they say they haven't any appointments for a month so she cannot go back and see them. It's still very hot here and I don't like it very much. Do you want it?
ReplyDeleteWe have bucketing rain, it's dark and the lights are on in the house.xxx
DeleteI am sorry about that Patricia. This hot weather makes you very lethargic and you just don't want to do any think. Perhaps we could half the heat and then you could have half. That would suit me fine.
DeleteThat would suit me fine as well. I just LOVE the heat. I don't Sun Bathe it's bad for your skin ..... ages it dramatically. I am lucky I have quite dark skin.... inherited from our dad. Hazel is "pale & interesting" inherited from our mum!! xxx
DeleteJust back from walking Bracken, wow, it's still hot here. Sorry Patricia, but we didn't have any rain and don't need a fleece.
ReplyDeleteThis weather is weird, I don't like it one bit. Like Patricia it's dark here and raining. Brenda aloe gel is good for these sort of things, I use it for prickly heat even, and it works. Your sister needs to go to her doctors, that can't be left.
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Thanks Hazel I will look out for that. Yes my sister has been to the Dr and is seeing the nurse every week to have the dressing changed. It was the nurse who suggested going back to the hospital and they referred her back. The silly thing is she received a letter from the hospital telling her to phone for an appointment. She did that and you have to speak to the appointments dept. They said sorry no appointments. If it isn't better when the nurse looks at it next week she will ask her to do something about it again. I have an Aloe Vera plant on my kitchen window kedge and if I burn myself I just break a leaf off and put he gel on the burn. That's my tip for today.
ReplyDeleteBRENDA:- that brought back memories ..... we had a huge Aloe Vera plant outside at our house in Turkey. It was absolutely brilliant for SunBurn. xxx
DeleteYes it's great stuff, Hazel x
ReplyDeleteHello Boy am I hot or what!
ReplyDeleteSANDRA Your card is superb Lice the colours
LITTLE LAMB I am so sooty to hear about your Aunt Take care x
Wise words JANET puts everything into context
Enoy your hols MYRA
MARGARET Have you decorated your plaster with some die cut flowers yet? And ax they say Pretty in Pink
I know done if you haven't had sunshine so will be huffing some up
Now WISE WORDS At work some body said if you lick your fingers and rub finger behind your ears it cools you down
AND I'm gonna make myself an Ice Towel as at Wimbledon and place it around my shoulders!
Take care everyone Hope everyone is OK and I apologise if I haven't mentioned you all Running out of brain and time
But I am glad June is over for me!
It's so cool here I would freeze putting ice anywhere near me even in a drink!!!! xxx
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ReplyDeleteI may not be here for long as the signal comes and goes! Actually it's more going than coming!
It's still very warm here and we were sitting on the balcony until the News came on.,
Sorry if you've had rain we've had some cloud cover but no rain.
Tomorrow our friends arrive to join us so it will be a lot noisier!
Haven't been on Sue's Blog today but I can't help it.
Margaret - pink plaster? Hmm - I think pink dazzlers would finish the look!
Brenda - be careful and don't hurt your wrist!
Saba - hope you managed to sail away for a year and a day!! Sorry Maureen I'd no thinking time.
Sending hugs to you all,
Thank you for your good wishes! I will try to relax!
Love Myra xxx
Glad you have arrived, enjoy time with your friends .... Have great fun.
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Hi MYRA
DeleteEnjoy yourself & have a great time with your friends.
Will you be skinny dipping like SABA haha.
Love Lynda xx
Hi Sandra and all,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Really nice die set and the papers used is a lovely pink(not to girlie)
+26 still outside! do you still need some Patricia? just help yourself. I can't handle it anymooore. Plaster cast for six weeks ,oh Margaret bless you.I hope you will cope alright. You take care.
Littlelamb- we just had to get the hose out this evening,as running with watering cans would just been to much. I hope your wrist not hurting to much. Outing to Newbury sound nice, hope Scarlett can go with you.Sure she would love it or you will have to bring her with you to AP.
The gulp gone from your throat yet Maureen, aaah they are growing up.
It's a shame we have to be so careful about absolutely everything these days .
Neighbours boy is 12,but he's mum still ask me to keep a lookout if they not home when he gets in from school. I had my own door key on a string around my neck ,yes around the neck at 7 so I could take the dog for a walk at lunchtime and babysat I think from the age of 10 even if it was my sister first while mum popped to the shops or down to get the laundry but I soon progressed to longer times to get some pocket money, what is that ? well wouldn't the kids of today like to know .not likely. Still hot and clammy so off for a cooling shower."Oh' how to be beside the seaside" ey Saba? Hugs Maria xxx
Oh Patricia, I can't believe it's so cold up there. I've just checked the outside thermometer and it's 19 outside and 24 inside. It's a bit warm for me, I prefer to be cool - sorry because I know you love the heat and so does George. He always has a bit of colour (so does Rachel) but I look nondescript!!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope it's fine for Saturday, but the weather forecast is rain! Now I don't like rain lol. Mind you, there have been many times we've gone to the Lakes or Scotland and the weather forecast has been awful, and then it's been great. I bet it's the other way round this time ha ha. 3 sleeps.
Well it's back to an early start tomorrow for us, because Zoe wants us to go up before her mam goes to work so she can open our presents and card. I told her we'd go up tonight, but she wasn't happy about that. We are having a little family birthday tea after school, and her party is next weekend (which ties in nicely with me being away this Saturday). It's the school sports day tomorrow so I hope it's nice for it. Especially as I will be on one of the drinks stations.
Sleep well everyone, I'm still using my hot Margaret bag because it works wonders on my back. Somehow the heat is not unbearable even though we are lying on the top of the bed!!!
I'll text Myra to tell her you are all hoping she has a lovely holiday.
Saba, I hope you got everything sorted and are sailing to some idyllic paradise.
Love Maureen xxx
Scrub that text to Myra, I see she came in under the wire and posted above Maria, the little devil xxxx
DeleteI am off to have a nice HOT shower and climb into bed. Ignore even need my Hot Water Bag!!
DeleteAs our Thomas would say. ...... you can't believe what the weather forecasters tell you ..... they never get it right!!
Keep saying it's been the warmest day in Scotland .....certainly not in this bit of it that's for sure!!!
Goodnight God Bless see you all in the morning xxx
Helloooo MAUREEN am I invited for the family Birthday tea as I'm 109 tomorrow you know,have you baked a cake.Haha only pulling your leg again.Wish Zoe a very happy birthday hope she has a lovely day.I would have made her a card but haven't got your address.
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Maureen, I used Margaret's bags when we were in Canada. Charlie thought I was mad seeing it was so hot, but as you say it works and you don't feel it. Oh Zoe will have gone to bed so excited. As for Saturday we will be ok, rain or no rain. xxx
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely time on Saturday. Hopefully I will see Sandra, Sue and Pat. Not forgetting Paul.
ReplyDeleteThank you Brenda we plan to, it will be good for you to all meet up again. No over spending. xxx
ReplyDeleteI will try not to over spend but if I take Scarlett with me she might be the one spending my money.😀
ReplyDeleteHello Sandra & all MAUREEN I have left a couple of comments up up above UP yay yes yes you got it .under your comments.
ReplyDeleteWell OH is asleep no change there.is everyone in bed then Cooo eee anyone there. Wow better go bed nearly tomorrow lol.
Love & Hug's Hug's
I am still here. Too hog to go to bed yet.
ReplyDeleteSo am I OH watching the footie and it is far too hot to go to bed
ReplyDeleteI'm still up but going to bed soon - that will make you all laugh, especially as I'm drinking wine and eating biscuits! I'm not an alcoholic I promise as it's 10.30pm! Tee hee. We have had a huge storm tonight though with pleanty of thunder and lightening but it's still very hot. Night night sleep tight xxxx
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