Life Changes

I have always been one to do a lot of crafts. In my teens I taught my self how to crochet and made many nice doilies, most I gave away as gifts though some I did keep for myself. As I sit here I look across the room at the end table by the TV and I see the top of it completely covered by one of those doilies that I made and kept. I remember when I taught myself how to macrame.  The biggest hanger I made was a hanging table with a plant hanger in the top of it.  I was living with a guy at the time and just as I finished the hanger we broke up and I moved out, foolishly leaving the hanger behind for him because he had paid for the materials and I didn't want anyone to be able to say I took what wasn't mine, yet with all the hours of work I put into making it I now see that he got to keep what wasn't his. Hmmm, I wonder if he still has it all these years later, lol.  Over the years I taught myself many different crafts, including Native style bead work: using the tiny little seed beads, making necklaces, earrings, hat bands, bracelets, hair clips.... punch embroidery: I made lots of things, including a big eagle for Doug's jacket (the man I was with at that time), cowboy boots with musical instruments leaning against them and the hat on top for Doug's vest, an eagle head for the back of one of my dresses and many other things, including a peacock which I sold for $200. I did ceramics and still have some of the things I made. I did regular embroidery for a long time too.  I know there were many other crafts that I can't seem to think of just know, then I got into spinning & weaving. Take raw sheep fleeces and turn them into useable wool, then weave with some of it. Some of the things I wove include scarves (I gave some away and kept some), 3 table runners (1 to sister Marcy, 1 to Mom, 1 to brother Terry for his wedding gift. Planned to make one for me but never got it done).  I still have lots of skeins of wool around and loads of threads for weaving... and for years now my spinning wheel and loom have been sitting here collecting dust. I gave 1 of my spinning wheels to niece Rebecca for Christmas this year.  So, after a life time of crafts what am I doing now? Well, not much.  The only thing I've done in a very long time is I recently made some very simple book marks using stretch thread and large hole beads.  A friend gave me one she had made, it is so handy that I made several more for myself.  It's funny how we change over the years, how our interests change. I wonder if I will ever be interested in crafts again and if so which ones.  Will I use the loom again or should I dust it off and sell it, along with the warping board and all the other bits and pieces involved in weaving.

Reflections - Day 7

Our current photo challenge is hosted by Quilly. Sunday through Saturday, the challenge is to post photos of Reflections! This has been a lot of fun. I have really enjoyed this Photo Challenge, and all the incredible photos I've seen on the blogs of other participants. Thank you Quilly.

I took these photos September 8, 2007. This is the Shuswap River, near a place called Mara, BC. As always, click on the photos for large views of them.

Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Reflections - Day 6

Our current photo challenge is hosted by Quilly. Sunday through Saturday, the challenge is to post photos of Reflections!

Remember, if you want to see larger views, just click on the photo.

I took these photos in October 2005. They are on the river near my mother's home. It's very beautiful there and they have a special River Walk, sidewalks along the river for people to enjoy walks through a scenic area.

Just one Reflections day to go. YIKES!

Reflections - Day 5

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This is my parrot, DW. She is looking a wee bit scruffy just now as she's going through a molt. These 3 photos show her perched on the mirror in my living room. The above news paper shows her bathing. She loves her baths.

Notice the light green ring around her neck. This is why they call them a Ring Neck parrot. The males have a lot more colorful ring around their necks.

Sharing my home with DW is a real pleasure.

Reflecting on Wordless Wednesday!

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Wordless Wednesday

Our current photo challenge is hosted by Quilly. Sunday through Saturday, the challenge is to post photos of Reflections!

I thought you might like a triple play, haha. Reflections in two mirrors and one puddle on this rainy day seemed to fit the purpose quite well. Okay, it could be more wordless, like I usually manage fairly well, but hey, I've kept them to a minimum for me.

Reflecting back on life, I never had a pimple problem, but knew some people with bad acne. They searched far & wide to find what was the best acne treatment for them.

Reflections - Day 2

Our new challenge is hosted by Quilly. Today through next Saturday, the challenge is to post photos of Reflections!
The photo in this "poster" is one I took in the Kootenays in 2007.

I thought that today I would reflect back to the recent Dragon Hunt, and give one more dragon to Melli. This is the Dragon Boat that Poseidon's Fury practices in each Tuesday evening and Saturday morning. Other teams also practice in this same boat.

There are a few different types of Dragon Boats, this one is called a 6-16.
Here it is tied up in the trench. When we use it, it's pulled back to the floating dock you see here, and we load into it, then paddle out into the lake.

Here is a closer look at the Dragon... and at its reflection in the water.

Have a happy week

Reflections

Our new challenge is hosted by Quilly. Today through next Saturday, the challenge is to post photos of Reflections!

(Melli - sorry, but this one will be a 'cake walk' for me too, haha. I have loads of reflection photos in my archives, and live next to a lake that, when calm, gives lots of great reflection opportunities. However, I will do my best to 'think out of the box' rather than just take the easy road.)

I took this photo in October, 2006. Mom & I took a flying 1 1/2 day trip to the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. Good thing I drive fast, we were able to cover a lot of ground, haha. This was while we waited for the ferry to take us across Upper Arrow Lake.

Not only is there some reflection happening in the water, but I think this is the perfect place to sit and reflect on life.

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