Yesterday my Mother and I went to Seattle to see an old friend, Gordon, the artist and potter. We usually go about once a year, during one of his pottery sales. He sends out hand made post cards ahead of time, letting us know what day and time to arrive. The card is always met with excitement and anticipation. This year I finally thought to bring ( Read more... )

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These guys live just down the road from me. I was just looking at their tigers yesterday as we went to town. I'll miss having them close by, and I sure hope they find them a good home.

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Ok ok... I promise I will post more with Halloween pics soon. But it's one in the morning and I'm doing research and I want to share. I might have to make a more regular thing about posting about my collectibles ( Read more... )

The dress has not arrived yet, but here is a sneak peek of the wig and button eyes. Today I purchased the makeup, adhesive for the eyes, and a red ribbon for around my neck. I should be getting the dress in the next few days, so I should have more up soon ( Read more... )

I spent today learning how to polish my leather shoes/boots. Long overdue, as my husband has usually kept them up for me ( Read more... )

It shouldn't surprise anyone that I am sick again. It's time for my yearly bout of Bronchitis. I went to the doctor like a good girl and am on the mend, but I missed a week of work ( Read more... )

My daughter has decided to be Coraline for Halloween. I'm delighted of course. I always put together her costumes, and I am a big fan of the movie and the book ( Read more... )

Here are some more pictures from yesterday, showing off my goat boys Ramses and Pan, as well as their mother Tasha. I also took a couple showing off our crazy mixed herd. In fact, here in a bit I will be going out to work on the fall barn cleaning and laying down fresh straw for this winter. It has been a busy time here with picking blackberries, ( Read more... )

We picked up our new pigs today. I'd forgotten how adorable piglets are. We each picked one out, and William already picked out their names. Ralph (the mostly white one), Waldo(the red and black one) and Emerson (the mostly black one). I had a great time seeing them settle into their new home. I spend quite awhile taking pictures and figured that ( Read more... )