Digital Camera Pics = A Big Zero

so, we went for a long walk around the lake on sunday. and i even dragged my cell phone (with camera) and digital camera with me. and as we were walking along with the dog, a big red truck pulled up and parked next to us. we were surprised to see our friends mike & carrie. we talked to them for about 20 minutes before they had to continue on their way. and did i take a picture of them to post on my blog or scrap? nope. did i take any pictures of the dog frolicking on the grass? nope. any pictures of the overcast lake? nope. i must just not be in that frame of mind where pictures are out there for me. taking my camera along has become an accepted way of life for me. but i don't use it often enough. oh well. i must strive to take more pics. this is a page i scrapped of our house. it rates a 9 out of 10 on my scale.

Dealing With Complete Moronic A-holes

OK. Had to vent. Now I'm done. I did this wonderful layout which is a combination of lots of things, but mostly the kit is "Design Your Own Bulletin Board" by the wonderful Gina Miller. Great artistic talent. This kit can be purchased at www.scrapbookbytes.com This is everything that is meaningful to me as is currently own my own bulletin board...except for a calendar. My peppermint hippo I designed and scrapped Our upcoming trip to Italy with the kids The Eggers Blinky Cool Cat Club Blinky designed by the multi talented Tania JPS Carabella dress I want for the trip Dooney & Bourke suitcase to match my purse for the trip Hubby's note to me..."Beaver" Hubby's doodle of a cat (I find these all over) Grocery list List of things to do Family Pics Backyard sunset Pic Powerball Lotto ticket Digi Bra by Designs by Dani Mogstad another uniquely talented individual The DollPalace Avatar Cherry Pie and Cherry creation Satisfaction font signature "Bob" name in mini beads by Designer Digital Kellie Mize

Glued!

Just a little while ago, I decided that I just had to glue something...and I'm not going to tell you what, because then I will look like a dumb blonde... OK! OK! My fake plastic french manicure toenail had to be re-glued onto a toe. It had fallen off the other day, and it looked dumb without one on it. All my other toes were real pretty, so it was calling out to me...Bob, Bob, make me pretty! I know. I know. Vanity...thy name is Woman! But...I was BORN with ugly toenails and fingernails. (that's my excuse & reasoning- don't criticize) Thank goodness for acrylics! So now I can go to the beach or wear sandals in public and not have hideous looking toes! I swear to God, there were little kids that used to run from me in terror when they saw my toenails. So to get back to my story (long-winded, ain't I? but, just trying to set up the "mood" of the narrative) I had picked up the Krazy Glue...(here it comes...wait for it...) Krazy Glue, and tipped it upside down to squirt JUST a LITTLE out onto my tiny toe. And the dispenser explodes. Yeah. Right. You guessed it. Krazy glue all over. Oh no. Hubby's gonna be POd. All over my clothes, all over my...whoops! All over my HANDS! All over EVERYTHING! The next thing I knew, my pants are Krazy glued to my legs. My shirt is Krazy glued to my boobs. My shoe is Krazy glued to the toilet seat. My other foot Krazy glued to the floor. All my fingers of both hands are Krazy glued to each other. My toes on my left foot are Krazy Glued to each other AND the shoe. My hand is Krazy glued to the toe still holding the fake nail, my other hand is hardening up but still unrestrained! Oh gosh. What do I do? I'M STUCK! And then I gotta pee! Cuz of course, what do you have to do when you are in the bathroom???? So, then I start to see the dumb/funny side of it and start giggling. But when you start giggling, you start laughing, and tears are running out of my eyes, and I reach up to rub away the tears, and my other hand drenched in Krazy glue gets securely stuck to my cheek! The dog wakes up, drags herself off her bed, and walks into the bathroom to see what is going on. oh no. OH NO, Isabelle, Stop! Now the DOG walks into the Krazy glue on the FLOOR! The dog is stuck and starts whining, I'm giggling more, and peeing myself! And you know what? During all of this...I was irritated that there was nobody around to take a picture of this...so I could scrap it.

World's Greatest Videos

I just adore watching IMF, World's Greatest Videos. They have some of the best (ROFL) artists and give you exposure to them. One never could have thought that so many people could view artists from different countries on a medium like this. Prior to this it has always been major countries releasing (or coming to the US) as if we were the only country in the world, duh, not! Most of us are just regular people who eat, sleep, go to work, and go home to families. We are nothing special here in the US. I have heard so many different bands from so many different countries and so much diverse talent. It is such a break listening to something extremely different instead of the same old, same old. I love listening the the Latin Bridge. They have a lot of great talent there, too. Last night I heard Christina Sturmer and Band sing Engel Fliegen Einsam which roughly translates to Angels Flying Alone. It is a hauntingly beautiful song. The video appears to be shot in a huge hothouse with massive plants. Scribbles, doodles and intricate angel wings are "drawn" by computer graphics as the singer/band walks around. It is awesome. Go out and try to buy this CD. I am going to get it today! Using silver papers from a different kit, I have scrapped the following. Greg and friends thought it was great. This is from the kit Love N Roses by Janette Padley which can be purchased at www.thedailyscrap.com The frame was done in pink and gives it that romantic feeling. This picture is just one of us I took as the hubby had just gotten home from work and was clocking out on his company computer at home. He is home dispatched, and does at least 1 hour of computerwork in the morning and 1 hour at night in addition to his 8-10 hour days. Isabelle eating weiner winks as we speak. They're not just for breakfast, ya know!

Catching Up

Quick Notes to cover what has happened in the past few days. Sat. Feb 18-Greg finally woke me up about noon; I had another sore throat and fever. Seems I will just have to resign myself to being sick permanently. It was bitterly cold outside, so Greg decided against going to the shop to work today; it would never have heated up enough to work comfortably. So he spent the day at home alternately on the computer, taking care of me, and watching tv. I finally felt better late that night. Kelsey's t-shirts came today. Sun. Feb 19-Drove into A-town to get morning lattes with Greg & Isabele; IM'd with Kelsey this morning; Scrapped on the computer a little, then Greg watched the Daytona 500. I started working on taxes. Horrible, I know...but it HAS to be done. Robert returned the trailer to Greg this afternoon. We walked Isabelle tonight and she took off into the woods frantically digging at something. It took forever b4 she decided to join us again. Made a list of things to do. WACOM is for Greg so he can hand draw his designs on the CAD program I purchased him for Christmas. I want to talk to Ty about Adobe Photoshop software. Still need to update our Internet site, www.rockymtnoffrd.com. Reminded Greg that he has to write another article for the site. Just another boring life.

Romantic Getaway Weekend

Greg reserved a suite for us at The Davenport. Valet service to park our vehicle; Isabelle was able to come along and created quite a stir walking through the Lobby. We checked in and went up to our Suite 1406 on the private 14th floor. Access via elevator with card key only. Champagne & long stem roses in our room upon arrival. Our room was quite expansive-500 square feet. We rested for a while, then changed to formal clothes for dinner at The Palm Court at 6:30 I ordered filet & lobster; Greg had crab cakes. After dinner, we walked around the hotel observing all the vintage memorabilia; stopped for a quick drink in the "Peacock Room"; then retired to our room to change into jeans & walking shoes. Walked Isabelle to the city park about 8 blocks away all the while observing the city on foot when as we have not had a chance to do that from a vehicle. Returned to our room about 11:00 where Greg passed out with a fever from the rich food consumed that night. No hanky-panky for V-Day for me. Boo Hoo. Upon our return from the walk to the park with the dog, our room had been cleaned and the bed turned down into a "heart" fold with the blankets. Rose petals were scattered on the bed creating a very attractive romantic atmosphere. There were mints and candy on the side table, along with a pot of fresh, hot coffee. With my husband passed out on the bed...alternately moaning and groaning, I proceeded to fill the European spa tub and scattered the rose petals upon the water. Dousing the lights, I took my own "romantic spa bath"; I did, however, manage to give him cold compress clothes to relieve his illness. The bed was VERY comfortable and we had a good night's rest. In the morning we had Starbucks lattes by the lobby fireplace in a comfortable setting while munching on bagels & muffins. Shopped at the famous candy store then checked out.