On The Road Again - Tampa and Warm Weather here We Come

Sunday morning at 7 am and 28 degrees, the Walker family piled into Little Red (new name for the RV) and off we went out of the Cove (name for community I live in) en route to Tampa Florida.. I'm telling you it was cold. I had Daisey and Lacey next to me and wrapped them in their little blankets to keep them warm and I put a quilt around my lap to keep me warm. Although it was cold the ride was smooth and without incident.  It was a beautiful morning.  You could see the sun trying to come out and the frost on the grass was glittering. Picture perfect.  Johnny had his country music on the radio and was really enjoying the quietness of the new rig and the air brakes.  Because we were going to loose an hour and it was Sunday and football was on tv, we decided to stop at 2 pm so we could get set up and Johnny could watch his game and I could write on my blog.  We found a KOA Camp Ground, and yes I am partial to KOA's, and got a spot right away.  They always have super nice people working there, they escort you to your spot and this one picked up your garbage for you.  But we hit the jackpot this time.  A few minutes after arriving there was a knock at the door and one of the guys had brought us a box of 4 huge, warm, chocolate chip cookies.  They also had Hunts Brothers Pizza and delivered to your site.  So guess what we had for dinner. Johnny went to his tv to watch his game and I turned on my tv and set up my computer, but only had 30 minutes for free wi fi and never got to work on my blog.  The night got pretty cold and I hated walking the dogs for me and for them.  When we woke up this morning it was about 35 degrees and Florida was looking better and better.  We took our time having breakfast, packing up and finally departed around 9 am.  Late for us, but we have no time schedule and I hate being rushed.  So off again on I75 southbound towards Tampa.

Talk About Cabin Fever

Just as I was starting to get cabin fever I saw this posted on FB.  I just loved it.  So I ran to town to get the color nail polishes I needed.  Like I don't have any thing to do.  It's not exactly like the picture, but close.  Very hard to do.  I do suggest, if you try it.  Pour a small puddle of nail polish on wax paper and use a stylist and not a toothpick.  Let each color dry, and really let it all dry before putting your top coat on.  You can buy the sticky tape for French nails that helps make the line for the red.  Next time I will make my red line wider and even the dots. And there you have it. Mickey Nails.

 



Old Man Winter Hits Hard

At 6 am this morning it was -8 on my porch.  How about you.......In the 13 years I have lived here in Tennessee this is by far the coldest I have seen it.  And for a few days to boot.  The last couple of mornings we had our power go on and off numerous times.  Just as the tv would reboot and come on, you got it......the power would go off. Didn't want to take a shower, because I was afraid just as I was ready to dry my hair, the power would go off.  I had a load of laundry that took me all morning to finish.  Then last night, our power went off just as I was starting dinner.  So we sat on the couch as it started to get dark.  Got the candles out, lit the fireplace and curled up on the couch with the dogs and several quilts.  1 hour goes by, then 2.  OK now its time to start the wood burning stove cause its below 0 out and the house temperature is dropping.  So Johnny worked on the fire and I went to the kitchen with a flashlight and made us a big salad and a cup of hot coco.  Just as we sat in front of the fire to eat....................................the power came on. By then it was too late to start dinner so Johnny went to the warmth of the bed and quilts and me and the dogs stayed on the couch and we all watched what was left of our programs.  Today no power outage.  It was great, but very cold.  I worked on a few classes I'm teaching, caught up on email and finished my laundry.  While I was starting dinner tonight Johnny went to check all the faucets and realized the cold water in my craft room was frozen somewhere in the pipes in the wall.  Then we found one of the 2 faucets in the upstairs bathroom wasn't working.  Now we have to wait till it warms up a little to see if there is a break in the pipes (that means we will see water leaking somewhere) or if they didn't break just wait for the thawing and when we leave for our trip we will turn the water off to the house just in case.

Pleated Bag Class

Check under classes for information on this purse class in February.  Should be a fun day.

My Mom

Back in December of last year my wonderful mother, Rose, turned 89. She became my mom when I was just 15 and not only has she been my mom, but my best friend.  I can talk to her about anything. She is always willing to listen. No one could ask for a better step mother than Rose. She has always treated me as her very own daughter. I miss her so much as she is miles away living upstate NY. Here she is with the flowers I sent her. I Love You Mom, and Miss You.

Fur Pelts for the Crafter in Mind

If you are a crafter who makes Vintage Santa Dolls this is for you. I have a bag of rabbit pelts for sale.  Enough to fill a jumbo zip lock bag.  Fur Pelts for $25.00.

 

 

QUILT FOR SALE

I have this cute quilt that I made last year for sale at a reduced price. It is pastel pinks, greens, and lilac colors of little bunnies appliqued to the blocks.  It measures 32" x 28".  I am selling it at a reduced price of $25.  I know I paid more for the fabric but would like to clean out some of my inventory and add new items for this year. Contact me if you are interested.