Hi everyone..its another beautiful day here.. sunny and melting..the grand opening of the stamping store was alot of fun.. they had things set up so you could try new things..i made a card front on dark paper with a new product called versa water mark ink..it had trees..snow and the norhtern lights in it..then you set it with your heat gun..stamped it all over with the water mark ink.. adn then used clear embossing powder on top.. more heat gun..it was like a picture with glass over it..of course i bought the water mark ink as i had the rest of it allready..i even won a door prize of embossing powder in a mint green.. hope im not boring you non stampers but am sure dana and daphnee would want to know :lol: mr ken did you weigh in today and did you have another loss..you are doing so great..summer..thankyou for the encouragement on the exercise..i need the help..have some chix soup simmering on the stove and have been watching the start-up of the iditarod dog races in anch on tv..have any of you heard of it??its unique to alaska but mushers come from all over even from foreign countries.. well hope you are all having a fun day.. will check in later (((hugs)))))) rosey :wave:

Rosey I have the water mark ink too. Please explain it to me again?? A friend said that it was fun to use so I bought it the other day. You use the heat gun 2 times on it?? I will post more later DH needs the phone.
Daphne

:wave: hi dolls
rosey: i didn't scale today, but i did housework all day so next week i'll lose more. i am curious what is stamping?
:) glen

Hi everyone..mr ken stamping is a craft using rubber stamps with diff designs and pictures.. and ink pads in all colors and heavy paper in all colors to make greeting cards or small works of art or making scrapbooks with your photos..there's lots more to it and lots more tools but thats the basic jift..i just know you will loose next weekend and ya want to come clean my house too :lol: id rather stamp than clean ..dana and daphnee do this craft as well as myself..daphnee..you stamp with the water mark..then use clear embossing powder.. heat gun..then use colored inks likethe cats eye inks to make your design..set with the heat gun.. tap watermark ink pad over the whole thing..more embossing powder.. then heat gun again..it looks neat and was fun to do..if im boring anyone with this craft stuff you can pm me or e-mail me for directions..i guess im just passionate about this and forget others might not be..spent the day quietly..so what did all of you do?? check in later ((((hugs)))rosey :wave:

Hi everyone..so where is every one??? :coffee: the guys are looking for you :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: have spent the day sewing some new blouses for myself..they make such pretty flannel fabrics now..and i love my flannel shirts and sweats pants.. my kids call it mom's uniform :lol: i guess ive been wearing these things for years..what can i say im a creature of habit :lol: also ive gotton to a pt in my life where i wear what i like :lol: :o :lol: ..not every one buys fabric to match their tattoo either :lol3: :rofl: :lol3: but i did...am planning on bingo tonite..will be the last time i can play for awhile..am getting ready for our trip to anch..not sure how long we will be gone.. will check in on you all later.. hope you are having a great weekend((((((((hugs))))))))rosey:wave:

Rosey is the water mark ink actually an ink pad? I haven't seen any. It's not in the CTMH catalog, have you seen any on ebay? I find that interesting myself. You should teach a class! :) I was just telling my DH lastnight that you had to go to anchorage. He wanted to know an update on the iditerod? How long does that race last?

I have to get ready for a meeting at school this morning. It's just to show me how to use an abascus that laken uses in math. They want to send it home and use on homework but I think I know how to use it already. Just need to go see her work with it so I can use the same techniques.

My grandpa finds out tomorrow if his cancer has spread and then he will not only decide what course of treatment to take, if any, but also the cat will be let out of the bag officially. They didn't even mention it at church yesterday unless they did in the first service. That's the one he goes to but my uncle (his son) is actually the one who takes the prayer requests and he didn't mention it in the afternoon service. My grandpa pastored this church earlier on so I figured it must be he was waiting until after tomorrow.

Friday night my mom, sister and a friend went to see The Passion. I haven't even talked to them since going cause I find I am a little bit upset about that. They left at 8:00 and they had tickets for the 9:40 show that night and didn't get home until after midnight which I wouldn't necessarily want to do but it would have been my only shot to see it while it's still in the theater. The theater around here doesn't play it until 1:50 at the earliest and it doesn't give me time to see if before school lets out so I guess I won't be able to. DH was home friday and the kids were in the bed by then so there wasn't any reason why they didn't invite me. I only want to see it with my DH because to me that's the way it should be, but I think I would have went if given that opportunity. So they better not discuss it with me or tell me any details I haven't already heard until it's out on DVD. :lol:

I guess donna is back now. Welcome back donna to the cool part of the world. They are actually calling for some snow mix for our county tomorrow after we've had near 80 temps for days. How crazy but I kept telling my kids who wanted to replace shorts for pants that we could still have snow even in april. My grandma recalls the biggest snow this area has ever seen to be years ago in april.

Well I need to post this and eat a bite, get ready and get to the school again. This is a day that all 3 get out at different times too. I should just stay there with them! NOT!

Rosey I meant to have commented on your post the other day about survivor. Back when that incident happened, I yelled at my DH and told him "OMG Richard just rubbed his naked self on Sue". I thought it was disgusting, should never have happened and sue had every right to be mad and leave. They should not have permitted him to run around nude like that. What are we telling our kids when they see stuff like that on what should be a PG show at best. I did see CBS's early show on tuesday though and richard and sue have gotten past that now. I was afraid he would be sued (not pun intended) but so far it looks like they made amends.

Blew in last night and man getting into the Bahamas is much easier than getting out! LOL We waited over two hours in customs and immigrations/ security/ check in/ lines before we finally were able to board our plane. The carribbean is absolutely beautiful! If you never have been there you need to go. We had a very nice time and learned a little bit as well about other areas. I don't think it's a place for young kids though. It's definately a party place. There are a few things that kids would be interested in but after the sun goes down what is there? Mostly all that is open in Nassau are night club spots and restaurants. We did a lot of walking to some main tourist spots and took a semi-submarine to see the coral reefs which were amazing! Also a boat ferry to Paradise Island and went through the Atlantis hotel and casino that is something else. Also ended up touring another area that was a story in it's self. Made 50 dollars on that one! LOL It is funny now but at the time it wasn't too funny. Met people from UK as well as parts of US.

Elena was well taken care of and we are glad all went well because we were not able to call and check on her while we were there. Jim bought a phone card and it said would work in the Carribeans but it didn't. The hotel was going to charge us 3$ a minute to call the US and of course our cell phone did not work there. So, we hoped for the best, all involved had the hotel number if there was a problem, and called her as soon as we got into Charlotte before flying into GSP. I said at the first that we did BLOW in last night. The wind was quite fierce on our little plane coming into Greenville and even the flight attendant said "take a deep breath" when we landed. LOL

I will be posting pictures soon. I only have 160 to go through. The weather was absolutely wonderful every day we were there and now I'm home and they are calling for snow tomorrow. The natives in the Bahamas like to rub it in that we are living in cold, and there it is warm and GREEN all the time! LOL Actually it was in the high 70's/low 80's and to them it was cool. LOL




DONNA

Yeah Donna made it home!:cp: Do you miss the Jamicans now?:lol: How good of a tan did you get? I am so jealous that you got to go to The Atlantis!!! I would love to go there more than anywhere else right now. It just looks so beautiful on the ads! I know what you mean about customs. When we went to Mexico we walked right into Mexico but getting out? We had to go thru 3 different sets of customs and x-rays!
Rosey I am even more confused about the Versa mark pad now!:lol: I had fun playing with my eyelet tool. I have made one card and I must say it really is cool! I hope to make a lot of cards this month being as Jason is going to be gone literally all month. Dana I hope that magazine gets here soon I want ideas! I used his big hammer for my eyelets and I see how a small one will work better. It was fun though BAM and it was smashed!
Summer how are you and DH and Buddy doing? I will post laster but wanted to Welcome Donna back home!
Daphne
PS I woke up yesterday with a chest cold and I slept almost all day. I got up at 9:30 went back to sleep at 11, up at 12:30 back to bed at 3 and then up at 4:30 and bedtime at 10!:lol: It was a sunny day and I missed it all!

Hello Everyone....Its another sunny day here..but its colder than last week and teh weekend....The weather report said possible flurries tomorrow..oh well Old Man Winter is still here....:cry:
Had a busy weekend..alot of errands and vists to people..I went to see But and take her some goodies..I wanted to see Buddy but he wasnt up to vists..
He was tired from getting treatments at teh hospital..( Breathing treatments)
I went shopping at the mall..Ordered a case for the our CD players for the DJ rack..Went to a different Costco's..That was alot bigger than the one closer to me..Had diinner out...Played cards Sat with some friends and Sunday we went for a ride in the sountry..All in all it was a great weekend..

Donna...WELCOME HOME......Sounds like you had a Wonderful time..I would love to see all of that..I beleive that if I ever get there I would Never come back..:lol:..I would get a job sweeping sand for room and board to stay..:lol:
Seriously..I know how beautiful it must be to see that clear blue/green water and white sands and those warm balmy winds..Oh that makes me want to leave right now...I wish I could..but maybe one day..
I am glad that Elena had a great time while you were gone..I thought she would..I cant wait to see all your pictures..Do you have a Bahama Tan??
I am glad that you are back safe and sound..I dont know how I would have done with the little plane ride and all those winds..I dont like flying so I am sure I would have been scared..
I Missed you and I am glad you are back :yes:..I know that you will be busy unpacking and getting back to things..Sorry that yo uare coming back to cold and possible snow..We are facing that here too...:cry: :lol: :wave:

Rosey.. I dont mind you ALL taking about stamping..I think its very interesting..I like to hear about all the different things you can do..
I have heard of the dog races there but I have never watched them..
I have Steve and you in my prayers and I still have your hand Rosey...:angel:
I wish I could make anything..You are so fortunate that you can sew..I am so envious of anyone that can.... I sit and think of things I would sew if I could..Slipcovers..New valance for my windows..etc..
I cant find anyone around here that will make me some simple slipcovers for my sofa and 2 chairs reasonable..They want a arm and 2 legs.. :rofl: so if I could I would be sewing away...I bet your blouses are nice and I say You Go Girl and wear what you like..I agree..I am like you I like to feel comfortable..
Hope that you Won Big $$$$$$$$$$$ at bingo..:wave:

Daphne..I am sorry that you have a chest cold. I hope that you are feeling better real soon Sweetie..Get plenty of rest and fluids..if it lingers you might want to get some meds..I have to get meds everytime I get a cold..it always goes to my chest and I guess from smoking for years now I have to take meds to get rid of it..My hubby and Buddy are doing good..Thank-you so much for asking..Thats so nice of you..I hope that you are feeling better and having fun with your stamping stuff..:wave:

Dana...I am sorry that you didnt get to go with your Mom to see The Passion..I am waiting on it to come to home DVD..I dont think I can watch it in the Movie Theater.. I am sure I will cry and I dont like to do that in public.I have seen some of the previews and I am sure it will upset me..You are really something knowing how to help Laken with her braile homework and all I admire you so very much..You are such a Wonderful Mother...in all that you do for your each of your children..
I have your Grandfather in my prayers Dana..:angel:..
I hope that you dont get anymore snow..I am keeping my :crossed: that we dont either..:wave:

Glen... Hope you had a good weekend while..you are busy cleaning..I am sure you will get some exercise with that..All housework is exercising...so I bet the scales will show it..:lol:..:wave:

Kris.. Hope that you had a good weekend and will let us all know how you are doing...:wave:

Sheree.....How are you???? We all miss you..:wave:

I hope I don't disappoint you all that I did not get a tan. Jim came home with one because of his skin tone he tans easy. I burn then tan and usually takes more than a few days in the sun to do that. However, not wanting skin cancer anyway I use lots of sunscreen! :rofl:

Hope all are doing well. I can't believe no one has been posting today. :cofdate:

Hi everyone.. another snowy day and the wind is blowing and its brrrrrrrrr very cold out..we have had a lot of company today and i have had several cups of coffee :coffee: ..and am all jittery :lol: we leave for anch tomorrow and every one wants to wish the dh well..i will try and post from my dd computer so i can keep in touch with you all.. dont know how long i will be gone..depends on how fast the dh heals i guess..both of us realize that this needs to be done but since we've been down this road before we are apprehensive about it all ..donna.. am so glad you ar eback safe and sound and that elana did well for you.. and the best is you had a great time..i loved the pictures..summer thanks for all your kind words..glad i dont bore you with all the stamping talk..a made 4 new shirts.. if i didnt sew id be wearing a bed sheet :lol: :?: :lol: ..my mom taught me when i was little but i love it so its a good thing..daphnee hope you are feeling ok..i like trying new things with my card stuff. i do have the eylet punch stuff just havent had time to try it..dana..what all did you get in your ctmh set ??am glad the blazer running again for you..i havent looked for the watermark pad on e-bay..and yes its like an ink pad..its called VersaMark and theres a web address on the pad itswww.tsukineko.com..so maybe you can find one..kris..hello to you to.. you are such a busy person and look foreward to yout posts..Mr ken what are you up to today..at work ill bet hope you have agreat weigh in this week..sheree..hope you are busy getting well post and let us know how you are when you can..i have tons of things to do today to get ready :?: trouble is i dont want to go..will check in later(((((((hugs)))))))) rosey :wave:

Best to you Rosey and Steve. He is in my prayers. Post when you can.

Holding your hand and praying at the same time for a quick and succesful surgery.

Love, Donna

Hello Everyone...Its been a real busy 2 days for me.. I had to pick-up my neighbor when her car broke down again. The dealership has put on 2 fuel pumps on it at different times and it runs for awhile and then starts cutting off on her again..She is a elderly person and she gets very nervious when this happens.. To make a very long story short.. I have been real busy getting things straight for her...Between the towing company and the Dealership..its been one of those days...She now has a loaner car and I told the dealership to keep her car untill they find out what it is and fix if once and for all...aftet that I had grocery shopping and other errands and I went to a 3 years olds birthday this evening...........So I am pooped..

Rosey... Sorry to hear that its snowing again. I sure hope that you dont have to travel while its snowing..Be careful on the trip to Anchorage.
I have Steve and you in my prayers and I have your hand Sweetie and I am holding it tight... I hope that you can post on your DD computer to let us all know how things are going...I am sending out the :angel: to keep watch on you both.. I know that you are worring about it all.. I wish I could say something that will make you not be apprehensive..I have been in your shoes enough to know that its just natural to feel that way..the only thing I know is I believe that the Good Lord will take care of him and everything will be alright..God Bless you both Rosey..Have a safe trip and know that you are in my thoughts and in my prayers.. :grouphug: :angel: :wave:

Donna.. Thank-you for all the wonderful pictures..I am sure it was hard to come back to all the cold after being there...It is so beautiful there.. I hope that you know I was just joking about your tan..I am like Jim I tan easy and I usually get real dark in the summer.. I hope to get a tan this year.. I didnt even see the pool last year so I had no tan..and it was the first time I was at the beach with no tan when we went last September.. If you get burned easy I dont blame you for not trying to tan.. Like you said loads of sun screen for you.. I hope that you had a good day...and that you are not getting any "S" word :lol:...Its cold here and we had flurries yesterday.....I was worried and then it all went away No "S" for us.. :cp: :wave:

Dana....Daphne.....Kris... Glen.....Where are you all????? :cb: :cb: :mag:

Sheree..Hope that you are better..:wave:

Love these new smilelys
:coffee2: :cofdate: :workout: :goodscale :eating2:
:coffee: :lol3: :wave:

:wave: the :cb: found me again
the snow is gone here.
glad to hear everyone well
my apartment is all clean, so hopfuly i lose at the scale.
it's :coffee: time
:) glen

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Hey guys....

Dh and I have been sooooo busy. We both are trying to do school and then...well, I guess I'll just confess, I got wrappedup with our trip planning... :lol:

May parents are coming on the 22 and we are going to the beach for a couple of days. I am going to Indiana in May. Brad and I are thinking about going to Disney for Memorial day weekend. We will be leaving for London in mid-june, so we are just plain busy! :)

Did I forget to mention that I am taking 2 classes and working? :rolleyes:

A woman's work is NEVER done!
:)

Anyway,,,I am just tired of work. I am getting bored. I am so ready to move and to enjoy a new challenge! I just wish I knew what that challenge was. I have been doing well on my eating I am just waiting for my Pilates to come in. Yep. I jumped on the bandwagon and ordered Pilates, too....Hopefully it will work for me to. It is a nice alternative to the gym, though.

Donna-you look great! I am so happy for you! I am so proud that you made your goal. It looks like your trip was beautiful!

Hope all are well!

Kris