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.

Pink...I LOVE Pink!!!

I really could live with a kitchen like this!

Look at the black and white floor with the cute pink square under the table!

I seriously like this fridge!

This is the same idea but not build in. I'd take either one!

I'd really like a stove like this. It's so cute!

Remember the crushed velvet years? Wow...been a while! 

Ok...I'm not to sure about the green with the pink but I guess it was a big thing way back when.

Ya, the tub and throne are pink but everything else is green!

Cute huh?

Remember when....I have to admit I'm a coke drinker, and I remember going to the salon with my Mom and seeing her under the hair dryer !!!!

Ok, ya I'm not a pepsi girl, but ya gotta love the pink!

Pink and Blue for the Coal Stove? I thought the add should be geared more toward the male of the day?

Pretty pink lil' thing!!!!

Snowed again...

I sat and watched all 3 inches of snow fall. It is by far my most favorite thing to do. It is  so peaceful, soft, and just simply beautiful!

This was around 10:30 pm. It continued to snow until after midnight.  As the weather man promised, it warmed up and was all gone by morning!

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.

After Christmas...

This is from One of my Favorite Christmas shows, "The Year Without a Santa Clause".

There's the matching snowman hanging from the latter. The little colorful one  still has the sticker "Made in Japan" with directions for peeling the backing off and placing on a package for decoration.

Isn't she cute?

The 3 ornaments on the stairs still have their "Made In Japan" tags on them.

I just love the bright colors of the horse and the seal. The Santa is another satin ornament. The clear bell ornament with the snowman inside is so cute. These are a rare find where I live!

I know it's after Christmas but I wanted to share some more of my favorite vintage ornaments gathered from

The snow lady and the little bird on top of the chair  are made from the satin balls. 

 my thrift store outings. I love the little elves. I wish I had many more they are so adorable. I can hardly wait for next year when I get to decorate!

PaisleyLyne...

Isn't this the sweetest little face? Ya, well this sweet lil' face doesn't miss a chance to get into my "things" and chew them up!!!!! STINKER!!!!!!
I'm in the process of moving my craft area from one side of the upstairs to the other side.  I have this thing about the area I'm working in feeling homey and where it was just didn't fit the requirements.
So far I've found a pencil with tooth marks outside, my book with the cover and table of contents chewed up, and my Eyor keychain on its way downstairs via Paisley's mouth. I have to watch here every second! STINKER!