Wow...Snow Storm was crazy...

My view out the living room window from the couch. These little chickadees are so cute! We've had flickers, starlings, mountain blue birds, and crows of course.  The chickadee was the only one that would be still long enough for a picture. 

My New Trailer...

Wow...What a deal I found on my trailer! I'm so excited to be able to provide an awesome place to enjoy the beach from! I can just see summers spent with the grandkids! What great memories we will be able to make. I thank the Ferndale School District for the great job they provided me with for 14 years and the retirement fund that I was able to use to purchase this with and be able to enjoy it BEFORE I get called home to be with the Lord!

2001 KeyStone side 1

And...side 2

1st step inside the trailer.

I'm so pleased with the width of the trailer. I could live here at some point and  not have that "closed in" feeling since the slide outs are on opposite sides to create the nice wide center.

I was thrilled with the kitchen area being so open and the lay out is great for cooking and visiting at the same time and right by the door out for any b-b-q we will be doing!

Opposite the kitchen is this free standing table and chairs. I like the table being free standing, it will be great for any crafts I will be doing. Cool huh?

And...as you can see the couch is between the wall and the table. It's the first thing you see as you come in the door.

Up front you step into the bedroom with the walk-around-queen bed . I haven't  actually walked through it so I'm not sure where the closets are. 

Oops...I think I see the closet!!!!! I like the glass mirrors...and the sink separate from the shower and throne!

Speaking of.....looks like you can even close a door for privacy!

How exciting! I think we might be going to see it tomorrow! Yea!!!!!

Seattle Crazies....

Viaduct view heading North.

Tunnel proposed for viaduct replacement.

Historic Federal Building in the way of the tunnel.

Not to mention the ageing seawall that's to the west of the viaduct's proposed tunnel.

This has been an ongoing discussion/debate for longer than I can remember. We've been told for quite some time that if we were to have an earthquake of epic proportion this viaduct would be a death trap. Of that I have no doubt whatsoever!!! However, while everyone is debating exactly what to do about it, it continues to age. Finally, the new Mayor has decided to go ahead with the most expensive and longest to construct "tunnel". Well, as of the todays news, it looks like the "Feds" have put a kabaush (can't find this in the dictionary)  on the whole tunnel idea since it still owns the building under which the tunnel is to be placed. Why the big deal? Well...it seems the building has been there since the early 1900's and was the original building of the great Seattle fire. Not to mention the continuously shifting ground in the area makes the whole area a bit unstable.
So why do I find this so interesting? It will be interesting to see who wins. The Feds say no one involved with the project will be allowed on the property any more and the transportation department in charge of the project says it's not going to be a problem because there are many ways to shore up weak beams under the building! My vote goes to the Feds who have a history of having the "last word"! In the mean time...age of the viaduct continues and we continue to pray for no earthquakes of epic proportion.

Tommy's Race Cars...

Tommy's Car parked in the back of the garage his family owned.

Close up.

I don't know much about these last two pics other than the protection gear they wore back then wasn't even as much as skate boarders wear today!

Compared to racing today these cars look like death traps!

Vintage pic...

This is my Grandmother and Grandfather whom I have never met. My Grandmother passed away when my Mother was 18 months old. She hemorrhaged after a botched abortion. My Grandfather  raced cars. My Mother was 10 when his final race took him. He had remarried and never got to see his new baby when she was born.
They were tough years back then. My Mother has told me many stories which I'm in the process of putting in chronological order as best I can.

Victoria Secret Fashion Show...

Not from the show but Christmasy for sure...Watching the show is so cool especially after watching shows like Project Runway. Now I know how much work really goes into the final product that walks the runway! It may not be for me but you just have to admire the workmanship and imagination that goes into these beautiful creations!

What a Wind Storm...

Wow, We actually lost power during this last wind storm. That's pretty unusual considering we live in the city. Our small wind chimes blew off their hook and across our small front porch. The 4ft. fence in the back blew down, and it was incredibly boring from 8:30pm until about 9am while the power was out. I wouldn't have minded so much had my iPod been charged so I wouldn't have to listen to the upstairs of the house creaking most the night.
This will be a short post since I'm not feeling well this week. I'm pretty sure my Sjogren's is flaring up again. To much sleeping, eyes so dry they burn when I put the drops in, not to mention the nasty angry dreams I've been having. Pretty sure they are from my meds. but knowing that doesn't help. Just biding my time waiting for it to pass. I'm not pleased that it's around the Holidays because I have so many fun crafts I want to get done. That's what's so irritating about having a chronic illness, you can always count on it being an issue during the busiest times of the year.
I will be going Christmas shopping on Monday and to the kids for Thanksgiving. Sure hoping to have some of my energy back for those 2 days.

Finally, I Got Batteries For My Camera...

Isn't she adorable? I found here @ a local Antique Show this past weekend. It's my first baby doll as an adult and she was only $3.33. I picked up the little bonnet for a dollar @ another booth. Underneath the bonnet is the cutest lil' haircut probably given to her by one of her "momma's". Looks like it was done with those little finger nail scissors. :) I remember my sister coming out of the bathroom one time with her eye's open REALLY WIDE. When Mom asked her why she was looking like that she confessed she had been cutting her bangs with the fingernail scissors and couldn't get them straight and finally gave up when she realized they were only about 1/4" long. Thus the wide eyes, she thought it would make her bangs look longer than they were. Oh what good times childhood brought us!!!!

Baby Brush & Comb

Blurry Photo :(

I'm still learning how to work with my camera with these photo's for posting. I now realize it's much more difficult than one would ever expect. I'm also realizing my camera is not right for the small items I want to post because as I get close enough to take it the pic blurs out! I may have to get Susie's out, it's a much nicer camera. Anyway, The precious baby brush and comb set was also only a $1.00 @ the show. I've wanted one for such a long time. 

Ok, I've always wanted one of these little stuffed babies for ever, and how perfect that it's a pink poodle! It too was only $3.33. The Antique Angels were riding around on my shoulder that's for sure!

Well....this pic turned out better than I thought it would. I'm finding that using a flash sure can wash out color as it bounces off what you're taking a pic of. Anyway I picked these up for $7.00 I think. I really enjoy the "spaghetti" look of these two poodles. I already have the little girl that I think goes with them. I found her much earlier in the year. I'll be posting those pics later on. 

Doll Clothes Closet

I've been looking for a Barbie Case for the few pieces of clothing I have, however they are so pricey that I was tickled to find this for $3.33. I plan on making it an "altered art" project for me. I can hardly wait. I'll post it again later once I begin working on it. It's missing the top drawer on the right but has that cool place under the mirror for shoes. 

My eyes won't stay open for much longer so I'm going to call it a night. Have a great end of the week and weekend!

Quick Pic...Long Drawn Out Process...

Well, for heavens sake...all I wanted to do was take a couple quick pics of my Saturday finds from a local Antique Show. Goodness....three days later still waiting for batteries...welcome to my world.


Day 1:
"Yea, suns out 
table's cleared off 
pretty blue material is covering the table
my new finds are nicely displayed.
Click...no flash. Okay...grab new batteries...ugh...only cheap ones. Oh well they should work just for a few pics.
Guess again. One pic and they are DEAD!!!
I have rechargeable ones upstairs, running upstairs. UGH...DEAD!!! Where's that darn charger? I know it's up here...can't find it. Give up!!!
Day 2:
Yea, suns out again, everything's still in place...UGH forgot to ask for batteries. Still can't find the charger. I really don't want to tear the upstairs apart just for that...
Day 3: Remembered to ask for batteries, Susie forgot to pick them up after work. Oh well, there's always tomorrow." 
Welcome to my World!!!   LOLOLOLOLOLOL


Mouth still hurts after getting my tooth pulled. Thank goodness for pain pills, just can't get much accomplished while taking them. Did get some more organizing done in my craft area. Trying to get things out where I can see them easily and still have room to work.  
I'm so ready for bed...nite all.

Dentist...UGH!!!!

I can hardly wait until I get my implants! I have a health condition that causes my teeth to literally crumble from the outside in. Unfortunately the teeth have VERY strong roots making pulling them quite a challenge. Luckily I have an amazing dentist who provides, free of charge, nitrous oxide. YEA!!!! I've even asked if I could rent the room out by the hour for a good de-stressing nap. He'd make some real bucks if it were available to those of us who could use a good nap! Anyway, I added to my missing teeth by one. I'm now missing two molars and one little bottom front tooth. I'm having to cash out the little bit of retirement I have to pay for those expensive little chewers. Since the housing market crashed the house just isn't selling. On the plus side I now have 18 more Vicodin!!!
 Cheers & Toothless Smiles!!!

Blogging...

Ok, I've come to the conclusion that I love looking at everyone else's blogs so much that if I don't just jump in with both feet I'll never get mine going. I've also realized that I'm doing this for me so I have a record of my life from this day forward. I have always wanted to be able to write down the funny things my "babies" (mini-schnauzer's) do and have them sound as funny as they were when they happened. Not to mention the crazy things that happen to me day in and day out, many of which are kinda nuts. 
I also love so many different things that I haven't been able to narrow down my list for blogging. So...I've decided to include it all, not just the crafts I love but the many things I do and/or have done. I have been so encouraged by the variety of sharing that happens in blogs that I've come across. From the delight of good news: wedding, child birth, new home, vacation, party, invitation to designers opportunity, new job, new pet, thrift store finds etc., to the raw emotion and devastation that life can bring to our door step. I'm thinking I might not have to be quite as careful as I thought while sharing because my life has taken so many unpopular turns before ending up here. I've often thought "no one will ever understand what has brought me to this place or why I'm here"! All I know is I'm happier then I've ever been. 
I'm going to try to post every "hump" day (Wednesday's). More often if I start getting the hang of recording everything in pictures so I can post them. They are my favorite part of looking through other's blogs!!! I hope you enjoy the daily dog, kitty pics, music etc. that is a part of my blog page. I won't be having any challenges or give aways just an open door to "our" world here in Washington.