tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20469895507578138352024-03-14T01:18:51.865-07:00Blue Sky FarmAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10000617653721675984noreply@blogger.comBlogger556125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2046989550757813835.post-34325747431660757782015-07-03T15:48:00.001-07:002015-07-03T15:48:26.388-07:00A lot happens in a year and a halfWow! I have been re inspired to blog again.. A lot has been going on in my simple farm life since my last post. I'm not sure how I got so far away from it..<br />
So I will begin with January 2015<br />
I went to my annual mammogram appointment and results showed a suspicious lump.. One I had discovered just a week prior.... After ultrasounds needle biopsy, more ultrasound treatments I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer! Oh my.. Of course I was shocked! These things just aren't supposed to happen to me...well long story short after waiting for test results March 5 th I had a mastectomy. Quite an alarming situation... I then had an expander placed to prepare for reconstruction June 5.<br />
Another journey I had never taken.. I'm waiting for the next step.. Filling the expander with saline solution a few times to reconstruct the breast.. Pain? Oh hell yes... Tingling,? yes , numbness? Yes<br />
I am cancer free!!!! My type of cancer had not affected any lymph nodes so no radiation nor chemo.<br />
Yay!!! And I'm doing pretty good today. Thanks to the love and support of my husband, children, other family members and the greatest friends helping and praying for me.<br />
Tomorrow is the 4th of July and I can celebrate Independence Day as well as being cancer Free!!!<br />
Until next time friends... Play safe and ladies don't forget to get your yearly breast exam.<br />
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Boy have I been busy... I had to dust the cobwebs off this site to get to post.. As many of you know I started a new venture last year and my business is really starting to take off .. Now that I can put it first...<br />
Wildtree is growing by leaps and bounds..It has been exciting to see a few new reps start their own home business here in the Northwest.. Still a ground floor opportunity to jump in with both feet. Wild tree is a direct sales business of 100% Organic food. Culinary blends of non GMO ingredients and we now have a few Gluten free products to offer.. I would love to have you on my team. Wild tree is offering for the month of JANUARY 2014 a steal of a deal getting started.<br />
1/2 price for a business you can enjoy and I guarantee you will love the products. Just think $49.50 to start your own business.. Please visit my facebook page and like ... <br />
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<a href="http://www.mywildtree.com/INSPIRATION/">http://www.mywildtree.com/INSPIRATION/</a> You can browse the product catalog there..and If you have any questions please leave your questions here or on the facebook site. 2014 could be a turning point for you too...<br />
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In a day it will be May.. I have been busy I must admit with Wildtree tastings.. and taking a trip to California to visit Clay's sister. ( We were getting tired of cloudy cold temps here) Our Scenic trip to California was gorgeous. Now back and I have been planting the flowers pots. and decorating around the garden shed.. Where there is straw under the wicker set will be bricks, ( I talked my neighbor out of them when they removed their fireplace) I have to go get them yet,,, I have my eye on a couple flowering trees too to strategically place for some shade around the shed. I have an umbrella ( its there on the couch) but take it down when the wind is blowing as it did today. I want the flowers to grow quickly and hope the ones I have in mind will frame this spot where I can escape to dream up more projects, reflect on life and just get away to when I need a break.. I have a vision in mind and its going to take a whole lot to bring it all together. Do you do this? I Clip photos, drawings and pictures from magazines of what my "dream shed " should look like.. It never comes together quickly I keep reminding myself. I do have another quick trip to Washington May 8th for only a week.. To visit my Mom and 3sisters for Mother's day and then Ill be back to start on the veggie garden.. that's awhole other project... BTW I had to put the "girls" into a bigger caged area to keep them out of the garden and My Dream place... They didn't like that much but are getting used to it...and egg production has not halted because of it...thankfully. So until I get back to these projects.. take care and be good to yourself..<br />
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YAY! I have been waiting patiently to announce that<br />
We are going to be grandparents again!!<br />
Our daughter Nancy and her husband Simon are expecting their first baby! Nancy has a son.. Oh My .. Jacob will be 23 this year! These things happen right? A total surprise for us all.<br />
We are all over the moon... Its been nearly 5 years since our sweet "Charlie"was born...to our son Dennis his wife Michelle. Now Pj and the boys can have another baseball player or football player coming up in the ranks. maybe.. but don't want to get ahead of our game.. Our only granddaughter Kandace Dennis' first child is 25 in a couple weeks.. just thinking about this makes me feel old... I was there when she was born... My OH My.. Life sure makes us think about our blessings.. and We have plenty to be thankful for.<br />
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It is still too early to plant but I am really itching to get staarted. My first step is to go to Bend Oregon Monday with mt friend Leslie to a couple Nurseries do some windowshopping and have a nice lunch.</div>
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We have been busy this past week. Painting our bedroom.. ordering new bedding and making several to do lists..Thank goodness my husband helps paint well, actually he did most of it. while I transformed my craft room into space for my new office for my new home business. I purchased this cool blackboard made from a window frame.. last week and Hubby hung it over my desk area.. <br />
What business you wonder? <br />
Check out my website at <a href="http://mywildtree.com/INSPIRATION/">http://mywildtree.com/INSPIRATION/</a> then come come back and pop over to my "this hens a cookin website ( click on the egg carton in my sidebar link) I will share there about this fabulous company.<br />
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Here at home we are getting ready to paint the dining room and hall.. I think were dreaming thinking its going to be spring! Still very cold in the mornings but warming up a bit during the day hours. I have basil growing in my kitchen pots but thats it.. I look outside into the garden at the "girls" scratching the surface and long to get outside and start the gardening.. sigh*<br />
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With new ideas and plans coming together while the weather warms my days are full.. but they always are... The Grands are settled in their school life and daughter is working hard to maintain her 4. in her masters program..(She has her Oregon State Teaching license now) and ready to do some substiturte teaching until she gets hired on as a fulltime teacher. <br />
They all come on the weekends to Sunday dinner and to shoot targets set up in the back yard with their bows and arrows and I get to play a few hands of cards while visitng with my daughter... I am happy and feeling so mch better after the long bout with sinus issues. Yes, life is good here and we have many blessings to count...How about you? Are you working on any special projects? <br />
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I am so excited... I have been working on a project I am about to share over on "This Hen's A Cookin " blog..Go ahead you can take a peak... The project is a long time coming and researching and finally I decided.. to take the leap.... That's all I'm saying today....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10000617653721675984noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2046989550757813835.post-79945728534499063002013-02-17T11:15:00.001-08:002013-02-17T12:20:00.033-08:00New old toys<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My dear friend Leila Foley from Washington gave me these two new pieces to add to my collection of toys on my last visit. I displayed them on top of my red book case..I love them and look for old toys and children's books at thrift stores and garage sales.</div>
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I'm in my second childhood I think . A while back I made cloth dolls and fabric sheep.. Haven't brought out the sewing machine in awhile but plan to this Spring. I have a few other toys and replicas and need to take pictures of them and will post them another time..</div>
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Do you fall into this "second childhood "category? I think it happened when my kids all moved away.. The empty nest gave me lots of new things to collect and spend my time and money on.. including blogging and reading other peoples blogs.. and Pintrest! I hope you have found the path to doing fun things and collecting things just because you can. </div>
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the meal worms right from my hand..but wait There are a couple missing... I call them.. I check their coop... Yep! they are busy .. but will get their treat later.. They have been really good through out the cold winter.. laying 3-4 egg a day.. Our Black Australorp is the oldest and she has been slow to lay .. only a couple a week... She keeps the other girls in line.. and usually sits late afternoon.. I love my chickens.. they are so entertaining and is first to come get her treat.. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RX8Dp8j5MG0/UR_L3URwN8I/AAAAAAAAFHE/b5qQJgx28OM/s1600/IMG_7026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RX8Dp8j5MG0/UR_L3URwN8I/AAAAAAAAFHE/b5qQJgx28OM/s320/IMG_7026.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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A fabulous gift from my daughter for Valentines day. I was given a gift certificate for an Aqua Massage.. Have you had one? They are awesome.. and I plan to frequent the bed often.. The therapies are only 15 minutes long and make you feel fabulous.. Perfect when you are busy and have little time for a full body hour massage... ( although They too are great)..<br />
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Also known as "dry hydrotherapy units," aqua massage machines offer either a light or deep tissue massage without personal contact. Water does the work while you are fully clothed, and the best part is that you never get wet.</div>
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Aqua machines resemble capsule-shaped tanning beds, complete with a dome that closes over the top. The machine covers your entire body except for your head, so if you are claustrophobic--no worries. A waterproof barrier ensures that you do not get wet while 36 water jets travel up and down the length of your body. The aqua massager produces the sound and motion of water as it massages your body from feet to neck and vice versa.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandson Peyton made his Valentine box for school . He has a terrific witty teacher and the class was assigned a project for collecting their classmates valentines today. Peyton decided to make his Really special and BIG. He used a 6 ft box ( from a bed frame) and made his look like his teacher Mr. Buchan . His classmates will drop their valentines into the open mouth of his teachers photo ( cut away ). His mom asked the teacher if she could take his picture and he accommodated the request not knowing what it was for. I bet he was surprised to see this coming through his classroom door .<br />
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They each loved their Valentines with $5.00 bill and package of a Big League Chew Bubble Gum..<br />
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Februrary 14th... What do you have planned?<br />
I hope you all have a lovely day..<br />
Love is Everywhere...and still<br />
I somehow have let the Special day slip up on me..even though I have seen Valentines, Hearts and Candy gifts everywhere I go..<br />
I know my grandsons will be looking for something special from Papa Clay and Gramma so I better get busy today. How did I let this happen? Sometimes I feel so out of it...Will it be Chocolate? Books? a Game ? I don't know... we will have to see...I still have time...<br />
and it will be something..Special for them..I promise!<br />
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I'm home after a short trip to Washington. Visited with my dear friend Leila and my mom. We went to River Bend Cafe in North Bend where she lives. I used to live there too and this cafe has had many owners and business names.. Its on the Cascade Golf Course and just off I-90 at exit #436. Leila inspires me with her decorating talent. She has a great eye for color and has taken some fabulous pictures. A nose for sniffing out the best sales and a heart as big as a truck... When I lived there we have had the opportunity to shop and thrift and craft together .. We even made crafts to sell and called ourselves "Two Charming Chicks". I love her like a sister and really miss our time together.. I try to see her when I get up there and hope one day she will make it down to my neighborhood.. Do you have a Good Friend living in another state that you can go visit? We will always be in touch...<br />
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In the 2nd picture the painting was done by our grandson Charlie (4 yrs) I got it for Christmas and was inspired to re paint the bathroom in Purple with the pinks and pastels for accents. Now aAll I need is Purple towels and a new bathmat.. ( Shopping trip coming up now) It takes so little to make big changes.. (Did I say Purple my favorite color? ) The enamel painted pot with roses was done by my friend Leila in Washington. (it hides an extra roll of toilet paper.) Don't you just love the color change? Really warms it up and now I think I will go take a bubble bath... after I light the candles and pour myself a glass of wine.. ahh.! A true Purple Bliss Hit!<br />
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Today I feel a bit better, although it's again gray and gloomy outside. My readers make me feel better.. realizing its just "January Funk".. and I'm determined to rise above it and think better thoughts.. </div>
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So Here I go.. Sharing a view from a different WINDOW!</div>
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Some time ago I became obsessed with old windows. I have these in and outside our home. The one above is over the guest bed.. It has nothing in the panes... I stained the frame and just hung it.. Thinking I may want to add a bit more to it..</div>
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The scenery one below has pictures from our travels in Utah ( the Canyon Lands) and Arizona. I again left the frame as found..paint peeling.. I think it adds charm.. ( the photo shows streaks on the pictures I think from a reflection, They are not visible on the original glass )</div>
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The two on the chicken coop and shed were taken from an old lodge in Oregon. They were on cabins at Lake Creek. The turquoise frames I painted and added mirrors to and hung them on my family room wall.. I keep seeing ideas for old windows to be used in the garden .. I like that idea too... </div>
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It is Not SPRING!<br />
I even changed the blog background and on my computer.. Hoping to feel a bit better...<br />
Oh how I am thinking along that season... I really am tired of the Snow and cold weather. I look out my window I see clouds forming and weather report say more of that silly white stuff coming tonight.<br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RpFZ4xzplI4/UQWj5Rg_e3I/AAAAAAAAE9s/HJ_GpNGkvE8/s1600/old+computer+2341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RpFZ4xzplI4/UQWj5Rg_e3I/AAAAAAAAE9s/HJ_GpNGkvE8/s1600/old+computer+2341.jpg" /></a>As long as I see a blue sky I can cope..but these days of fog and chill need to go away! Even my "girls" think its time for the ground to thaw.. so they can come out and soak up some sun.. on days like today I have no motivation to sew, or paint or cook.. Depressing isn't it? Do you get like this? I hate it..So I should just "SNAP OUT OF IT!" Maybe its best to have a cup of tea and get out my craft magazines..or read a few of the blogs I follow... there may be something that will catch my attention and Jump start this old lady!<br />
Hope you are not feeling this way today.. but if you are? You have company...<br />
Thanks for being here for me....<br />
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Today is our grandson, Peyton's Birthday #12. Yesterday Papa Clay and I took him to lunch. He got to choose the restaurant and his choice was "Wingers".. He had never been there so it was an Adventure for sure.. as we scanned the menu after the waitress asked if he wanted an Adult menu or kiddie one, of course he quickly said "Adult Please" He chose Chicken and waffle tower.. Not sure he could eat it all or how big a portion we agreed what he didn't eat he could take home..<br />
The order arrived and to my surprise ( I also ordered the same) It was quite good. He ate the large chicken breast and took home 3/4 of the waffle.. Of course we had to check out the dessert menu but decided he was too full at the moment.. Added surprise after a quick stop at a store to pick up another item we popped into Baskin and Robbins for a surprise ice cream .. Again his choice of flavors.. Bubblegum Ice cream and " Gummy Bears on top. Happy, now and full of sweet carbs.. We returned to our home.. Mama and brother Mason picked him up on their way home from doing some birthday shopping..<br />
Peyton was very polite and a pleasure to take with us. This afternoon we will have his Birthday Cake and Pressies. Next Saturday he has 10 friends from school invited to go Bowling as an extended party. I think this kid has it right. Make these birthdays last as long as you can... a kid after my heart.. Go Peyton! Happy Birthday!<br />
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I think I really am going to like the color.. Papa Clay started rolling on the paint while I taped the counters and mirror. A couple days and it will be done.. Just wanted to show you we have begun the project... <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-scZ2JkM1tYA/UP8RoApU3OI/AAAAAAAAE64/LVilz6qNfKk/s1600/IMG_6988.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-scZ2JkM1tYA/UP8RoApU3OI/AAAAAAAAE64/LVilz6qNfKk/s320/IMG_6988.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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Project : Repaint the master bathroom<br />
We are getting ready to paint the bathroom off our master. I chose purple for the cellular shade... Being brave I went with a dark color and will paint the walls a very light shade of purple.. I may be out of my mind? I love the color.. will replace my towels, and rugs and other accessories to compliment the color.. It took me forever to decide on colors... I think I picked every paint sample from the display trying to decide.. Do you do this?<br />
I visualize it completed and hope it will make me happy... I am thinking of doing some faux paint technique to tie in the colors with the master bedroom. Those shades are ordered for that room too and we chose a pretty green. Gee now I will need to go shop for new bed coverings... one small project sure can lead to a bigger one can't it? Do you have home decorating projects in your plans?<br />
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Today is Sunday ...The week has ended or it is beginning whatever you believe.<br />
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We are starting a "family " tradition with my daughter Pj and her two sons. "Sunday Dinner at Gramma & Papa's". We are certainly not the "Walton's" nor a Norman Rockwell depiction of the family picture... There will be silliness. and the usual chaos .<br />
Whats for dinner? This Sunday.. In my plan.. The Walton picture floats back to my mind. I will make a Turkey Casserole with fresh vegetables and fruit. Pj will bring dessert and the boys part will be to clear the table and play nicely.. Papa Clay will load the dishwasher. .Once we gather at the table, remind the boys of their table manners and to put their napkins in their laps..our dinner conversation will turn to a joke that one of the boys found funny...what we did this week at school, sharing a story or two and plans for Peyton's 12th Birthday next Saturday (Bowling) with his friends. Sounds nice? Okay go back and read.. "In my Plan...because things never seem to go as planned do they? But this is what we try....<br />
Papa Clay and I have missed so many of those celebrations living so far away, until now.We hope to create memories like my children have of Sunday dinners at their grandparents. Perhaps we can gather around the table after its cleared and play a game... watch a family movie or they boys may decide sledding down the hill to be still a possibility. The hopes to have them "unplug" for awhile from TV..their DSI's . A Wii game or the Xbox ( what are those things anyways?)<br />
Do you get the opportunity to make memories with your Grands? We hope you do... and that you enjoy what time you have together.. Now just what are we having for dessert?<br />
Please make it a good day full of laughter and don't forget to excuse yourself before you leave the table. <br />
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Did you sleep well? Have you got creativity flowing today? I must say I am on a roll. Yesterday my daughter asked me to come look at a futon frame she was going to discard, then thought maybe she could make a bench with the wood.. but what I saw was a shelf unit for her wall. She just told me she needed a shelf to display some of her "Americana" decor ..<br />
So we eyeballed the placement and configured this..from the sides or arm sections. Another project also in the planning stage.<br />
We then went to town to check out some other items I needed and I found this picture at Ross.. didn't even think twice about putting it in my shopping cart.<br />
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Fits perfectly at my kitchen door entry... and a steal it was only $6.99 pretty good huh? So what are you doing today? My list is growing..Whatever you're planning, Enjoy your day. .<br />
Thanks for stopping by and come back soon... ya hear?<br />
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Okay my Lovelies..<br />
I am inspired by Kelli Nina Perkins<br />
I just ordered her book from Amazon "Stitch Alchemy" this morning ( can't wait for it to arrive).. and plan to do some artwork. I think I have some creative juices flowing today..after my first good night sleep in ages.... and want to start a project.. I know, I can do this.. Headed to the fabric store and Michael's.. just to get more inspired.. It's really cold outside right now only 4 fabulously sub Freezing degrees... but the sun is shining..<br />
Do you ever feel like you just gotta get out there and tackle a new project? Kelli uses mixed media and I really have a bundle of that around here.. I may even get into my craft room and do some organizing now that the grandsons have moved out and their room needs to be put back into "My Room".. I'm sure I can even come up with a project or two for them to try, next time they come over... So I'm off.... You all have a super day doing whatever inspires you... be creative.. try something you have never tried before...<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RY4YeWCMPJI/UPh7psTpcOI/AAAAAAAAE04/vw9fQsdb2Nk/s1600/Blogging+this.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RY4YeWCMPJI/UPh7psTpcOI/AAAAAAAAE04/vw9fQsdb2Nk/s1600/Blogging+this.jpg" /></a>I have been away from my faithful readers for a Long time.. But I'm back.. I am ready to start 2013. So much has been going on here.. between family and our cold winter weather, taking care of the chickens and life in general...<br />
I don't know where to begin. Let me start with: <br />
"Personal Health Checks" and my Mammogram and now I have completed those I'm feeling good. Have you had your yearly exam? Thank goodness for Medicare and my supplemental Insurance coverage! Yeah I'm 65 now and feel it in my bones...muscles and joints.. but healthy and that's what counts right?<br />
I am happy to say my youngest daughter PJ and her two sons, Peyton and Mason are settled in their new home and are doing well in school.. PJ was living with us for a couple months while she settled here in Klamath Falls. She is enrolled in her Education Masters program and doing well. It was a big move for her and us we survived.. <br />
Having youngsters here 24 /7 has given me a clearer appreciation for our Quiet time... Our routine and Lifestyle .. Don't get me wrong.. I love these grandsons to the moon and back.. It has just been an adjustment for all of us.. We are planning weekly dinners on Sundays now when possible and I think everyone will appreciate our family time. <br />
Papa Clay has adjusted better than me really.... and as time passes and the days open to opportunities for making memories " at grammas & papas we will have many stories to tell...<br />
I am planning to revamp this blog and share with you more of whats happening here at Blue Sky Farm. I have missed reading the blogs I follow and will get back into the swing of blogging.. It's #1 right now on my to do list..<br />
So Welcome back.. Thanks for stopping by... Until next time.. stay warm and safe...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10000617653721675984noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2046989550757813835.post-15305487168868872782012-11-13T17:37:00.001-08:002012-11-13T17:45:19.235-08:00Temporarily home<br />
G'day my followers!<br />
A few of my pictures I have to share: First a Koala in the wild.. Isn't he adorable? and yes so were the kangaroos. I learned my way around pretty good with a MyKi pass on the tram.<br />
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Finally caught up with jet lag, laundry, Moved my daughter Pj and her two sons Peyton an Mason from Yakima Washington to Home Sweet Home here at Blue Sky Farm. We took the boys to their new school today and registered them for first day tomorrow. It will be a wonderful school for them.. Small and their teachers were very welcoming to them.<br />
Just unpacked my Australia clothing and nearly time to pack for Kauai . Leaving Portland next Wednesday with my sister in law for 10 days.<br />
Australia was beautiful. Melbourne is the perfect city with a tram system to get around town easily.<br />
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Our ocean view was breathtaking as was the entire Great Barrier Reef. Now I as I switch back to holiday mode and prepare for Kauai, I know I am a lucky gal and extremely grateful to be able to see these beautiful places in the midst of the beginning of winter here in Oregon.<br />
I hope you all enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday and the things you are grateful for.. More when I return Dec 1st. Aloha!<br />
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I must apologize to my faithful readers..I have not posted since Sept 15th... I have been so Busy.... The garden is put to rest, now the potaoes are harvested and "the girls " are happy to be back inside the garden gate.<br />
My pantry shelves are full and I just made batch of blackberry Jam.<br />
My sister and her husband came to visit and left yesterday after a week of fun and she helped me make the jam. I had time today to change the guest bed and refresh the room.. Clay's brother and his wife are arriving tomorrow late afternoon.. Monday I have routine labs done at the hostpital and Tuesday is my follow up Dr appointment before leaving for Australia.. October 11th. (Thats only 11 days from now ).You know how that goes, getting flu shot and rx refills for the time away.. I have a couple things ready to pack but not quie sure what I will need for weather conditions there.. I am thinking early "Spring" attire: layered shirts and sweaters cropped pants then once there we fly to the Barrier Reef so tropical summer clothes. How am I going to pack all this in one large case? Easy daughter and I wear nearly the same size so I will borrow from her anything I dont need to take..<br />
She has planned a great itenerary for us.. including a couple wine tours, dinners, sightseeing and kick back time and to celebrate My 65th Birthday! I know I will be exhausted after the 15 hour flight say nothing about the four hour drive to catch the first leg of the journey from Reno to Los Angeles.. Lucky my flight leaves at 11:30 PM so I can sleep ( I hope ) on the plane. That is if I am not too excited to get there.. books on my Kindle Fire will be handy and my daughter told me I will have the opportunity to watch 5 movies.. OMG.. Have you ever taken a trip this far? . I will miss my husband and Buster but this is a trip of a lifetime and "a bucket list"item.... and They will be fine "holding down the fort". My mind is racing and I am trying my best to keep organized..I promise to post while away... so come back and check in..<br />
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No. Not my front porch.. I saw this on FB from a friends site and had to post it here.. Is'nt it inviting?<br />
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Enjoy your Fall decorating and I hope you get to make a trip like this sometime too..<br />
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