Port Townsend Wearable Art show was great, being a part of it was wonderful

Oster shells

This is 2nd Place--Paper fold out

How does one describe one of the best times in one's life.  I will hold the memories close and shall return to them often, where does one begin. I knew it was going to  be a special time because four of my children were going to be there with me. My son Steven who wrote and played my music, that alone was such a joyous gift for a mother to receive, but I was also blessed with my three daughters joining me, yahoo. We had two rooms one on the second floor and one on the third floor with balcony's over looking the sound, ferry docks, and marina entrance so we saw boats of all kinds going in and out what fun.. that was just the beginning.

There were, to be two shows, well the shows sold out and people were pleading for tickets so the dress rehearsal became show three, what fun, what work and there were long waiting periods for us models and artist, those waiting times were filled with conversations and laughter with the models and artist which I was both, make-up, hair, food and waiting putting on your costume and taking it off because they were so complicated and warm it was hard work for us artist and models.  What an honor to be part of this wonderful show but it was hard work after each show I was beyond tired but my dear children took such good care of me.  I had foot rubs naps and good food and continuous chatter, laughter and love it was wonderful.
A lots of hurry up and wait but it was energized and exciting.

 

 The lady in Black 1st place crocheted CD tape
She was tall and beautiful WOW

A lot of the models were professional with dance skills, well I was feeling lucky to be able to walk, but something magic happened each time I stepped out on the that runway, I was energized and the audience seemed to love me they cheered and clapped and yahoo's it was so exciting I cannot even describe how thrilling it was.  The energy was electric I danced down the runway feeling like I was someone special, and I was uplifted and encouraged what a rush.  Wow it was wonderful...My interview in the Leader, the local paper was front page another big wow I just am so over whelmed by all of it, mere words cannot truly describe just how wonderful it was everybody (40 of us) worked hard and through it all there was only one person who was rude, I feel she was dealing with something outside of the event because she was so out of place, she was invisible to all around her.  I felt so bad for her, but she was too touchy to reach out to; there was no time for that negative stuff; with all those happy  beautiful women together, they were all so positive she did not matter. Anyway I could go on and on. 
 Port Townsend is a mecca for art and talent and as much fun as it was I can't imagine doing it again, I think I am too old; then again when I hit that walkway I was special and fleet of foot I danced, winked and flirted and it was so much fun.  Thank you Port Townsend and my dear children you gave me a memory I will never forget.

Jerry and I went to the Mall Tacoma today, and I realize it has been possibly seven years since I was there.  You see they have moved Nordstrom's.  Oh my gosh has it really been that long? As we walked between Macy's and Nordstrom's there were so many stores I have never even heard of, it was quite a eye opener. Looking at the store windows the clothes were beyond anything I would ever wear, I am old but not dead. The reason we went was I wanted some new leather low heel boots, my low back would not allow my great old boots work any longer, they had neat two inch princess heels and I loved them but this year I just could no longer wear them.. So off to the Mall.  It was a lovely day with my sweet heart. We went to our favorite Italian restaurant then B & R before crossing the bridge.  We went to Goodwill and checked out the books, I found some great books on Women, Soul work and poetry these long winter dreary days will be filled with writing so a new journal has begun.  All in all it was a nice day with my sweetheart. 

I  Am Woman

 I dance to a music found deep within my soul

A song God sang to me before my birth

A song of joy ingrain in my core given to me to share

A song of love and patience and a gift of giving

A song of pride and knowledge of my beauty within

I was made to create life and bring art into this world

I was made to share my beauty and gifts with all

I am woman I feel God’s music in my soulI 

NEW STITCH IDEAS AND OREGON BEAUTY

I have a challenge for all my STITCH pals; check out these pictures
1. First each participant  is to make a 16in square with the same tone/color backing, blue, teal or lavender.(The top 3 rows are unbroken, bottom broken)
2. She is to make a large flower on this backing the flower must be large and centered. the colors of choice are red, pink fuchsia and yellow with the center of the flower centered at the center of the square. mind you only use the four colors.
3. This square is then quartered and the maker gives thre three new quarters one quarter for each square he makes
4.The four new pierces are traded off.
5. Now the member is the one who will put together the new stars/flower; she will also bead and embellish her parts to make them look wonderful.
Here is a sample of 1 16 in squares then the fun begins.
These ladies were sure talented and it is just what our group has been looking for.

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OREGON TRIP the weather was touchy but we had a great time and the  views were spectacular--Son Ernie and his children Hailey and Wyatt went with us.  We had such fun checked out museums and galleries Wyatt had a great time at the Lewis and Clark museum he earned a badge .

Cabin right on the beach, clean and comfortable

Do you see what I saw they are loving wow

I good time was had by all

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NO MORE YAHOO HERE............

I spend way too much time on my lap top, but I am ready to quit.  When I realized they have control of all your information, well my information is really very dull so that did not bother me so much; but now they "That's the big They in the sky" who ever they are have crossed the line.  I am a creature of habit in some things,  playing cribbage before going to bed was one of my "pleasures" I guess it became a habit, not a bad one.  One might say it was a constructive habit, it stimulated my mind and I loved it.
 
Now Yahoo has drop the page and my "play cribbage yahoo" is gone and I do not think it will be back.  I think what galls me is I had no control of the decision, it was made without my input and I have no power to change it.  My Yahoo cribbage is gone and I am so sad, and mad, dang I do not like some unknown entity having power over my desires...I feel like a little kid who just had her marbles stolen, and I do not like it.  Believe me there will be no more yahoo in my house.  What do you think, do you think they will miss me???

Just a couple of pictures to get my mind off of  YAHOO

OMG

We are doing our journey south, Jerry has already weighed our suitcases and we are maxed out so he zipped them up and said no more.  Now I have to figure out how I am going to get the rest of my stuff on the plane.  Half of my suitcase is full of the craft project I am taking.  We have to entertain this old lady, plus a quilt I made for my granddaughter I thought it was better taking it rather than mailing it.  Ashley will be spending her birthday with us so it seemed like a good idea. now I think that was a mistake oh well.  I will have to strap a few things to my body but we may make it.  Our son is housesitting so our little princess will be well loved. He is 6"4" so our place will be well protected no worry there.
Just seems the older I am the more I need to pack, pills, c-pap, laptop, my projects, shoes for the pool shoes for when we go out, hiking shoes, make-up, dental care, pain remedies, spices to prepare foods we will be in a condo and I just can not cook without some spice, cribbage board and cards oh my gosh the list goes on and on, this packing is a job.  Jerry says if it gets any more complicated it just is not worth it, well I do not think we are there yet.  I have stopped taking my pillow and flippers and many other items no more tennis rackets, golf clubs, floatation devices' well you can get the picture there is always the etcetera's that we drag along. I admit I am the main offender but his shoes are really big if he would take just one less pair I could get some more in his suitcase.  He has put the cases at the door so access is impossible I will just have to work on my little problem, you know we ladies are crafty and I am sure I will over come this problem.  Oh my gosh I forget to pick up that last prescription so wish us luck, and that the snow does not fall on our pathway to the airport.

Vacation Ready
Oh worry, worry we are on our way
Our bags are stuffed to capacity
Oh dear oh dear it just occurred to me
I have no room to shop, oh my what will I do.
Fear not  "Goodwill" never fails
We'll  find an old suitcase or maybe two
So with that in mind I believe I am ready
To take to the skies carefree and white knuckled
I will surely return browned with sun freckles
Dang I don't have room for the scales.


BUMP BUMP BUMP
There are no pot holes in the sky
So why is the plane going bump bump bump
Oh I wonder why so high up in the sky
Bump bump bump
I think this woman wasn't meant to fly

Life belongs to us lets live it

This is a reminder for me and my dear friends who share
my soul:

LATE, BY MYSELF,
IN THE BOAT OF MYSELF
NO LIGHT AND NO LAND ANYWHERE,
CLOUDCOVER THICK,
 I TRY TO STAY JUST ABOVE THE SURFACE,
 YET I'M ALREADY UNDER AND LIVING
 WITHIN
THE OCEAN


RUMI --  Sometime in the mid thirteenth century

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I SIT ALONE
I SEEK SILENCE WITHIN
I DISCONNECT FROM OUTSIDE MYSELF
AS I SHUT MY EYES AND THE DARK CLOSES IN
I FIND MYSELF DEEP IN THE OCEAN OF MY SOUL

DELAINE -- today

We live in the same world time does not matter as we go with-in **maybe time just stands still for all of us.

COMING HOME WINNERS

GO SEAHAWKS

Yahoo the games a foot

Yes 80,000 at the ready

We hold down the home front

With fondue and finger foods

Upside-down cake and punch

Both upstairs and downstairs

Yahoo yelps and hollers abound

Our laughter and cheers fill the rooms

This is truly the best way to share a day

We won the game to boot yahoo