~ Aug 2013~ Sew what... We've gotta find a way back! Part I!!

[DMGeurts]

It's a rainy day here in southeastern Virginia too. But I have a lunch planned with a friend that I haven't seen in almost a year (she moved to PA) so that's keeping me positive! Hope your day goes well at work and that Josh's truck can easily be fixed!

HOpe your lunch was fantastic!!

I LOVE the turning of the calendar page always feels like a fresh start and a clean slate, sort of like a new year May today be glorious to you all OK gotta get a move on just wanted to check in & say Hi

Hi RuthIE! I like turning the calendar page too - especially when I have so much to look forward to over the next few weeks!

Good Morning!
your a work-a-holic! then again i would be doing the same to pay for my trip!!! is it true your supposed to get snow today?!?!? we will be at about 80! this keeps up may change this trip to stay in CHICAGO!

I know - I have to be right now... Pressing times call for pressing measures...

Yes, we got snow...

I'm here! I read every morning but I usually don't have anything to add so I don't always post. I did just realize that I never commented on how much I loved the lastest bag. Of course I always love them so here's a second opinion. I sent the pictures to Mom and she replied back:

"i love it, too ! she is soooo talented ! wow ! love the little bucket hanging from purse."

Awesome!! Thanks Ariana! And thank your mom too - that was so nice of her to say!

I'm here too. I bought myself a new camera - a beginners dslr -so that I can experiment some with picture taking - never one of my strong points. Somehow I always forget that I have a camera...

Awesome! I am considering a new camera for our trip... Just another p&S Cannon, I really like mine, and I don't need anything fancier - if I do, I can use Alli's.

Anyway, I'm hoping to use your camera bag insert for inspiration to make one for my new camera. I know that I have a camera bag "somewhere" in my house - probably buried somewhere in the "office" - but I don't want a camera bag, just an insert for my new park bag. I don't want to make it exactly like yours, just use yours for inspiration! I also want to make it waterproof and add inside pockets for phones, chargers, etc. that I wouldn't want to get wet.

I am planning to do Alli's park bag partially water proof this time. I am interested to see what you come up with.

One of my co-workers talked me into going to a quilt guild meeting last night. I used to belong to this guild but the meetings were just too far to go - over an hour from home - after working all day. Well, they moved their meeting place closer, so I decided to join up again. I forgot how much fun they were.

That does sound like fun - I assume you quilt when you go there? I've never heard of this, so I am just guessing.

Hope its nothing serious with the truck. Ours needs to go in for a tune up soon, so I can get the camper in for inspection. Its always something!

Have fun at Target today!

Me too, Josh hasn't even had a chance to look at it with all the snow we got yesterday - hopefully this weekend?

How great that you got so much done in your sewing room.
I hope you can fix the truck in a budget friendly way. It's not fun when things like this happens.

Me too - thanks!

TOTAL HIJACKING!
this always get my attention!!! what kind of camera!

LOL

I am getting a new DSLR for Mothers Day and have to give DH my final choice this week. I have it narrowed down to a Canon and a Nikon.

D I am still here and reading. You know it has been crazy for me but things are finally calming down.

Can't wait to see what you decide on for a camera - I know you have been doing a lot of reasearch.

I know your life has been incredible lately... Please know you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Mark is feeling better, thank you. Yes, he had 7 games last weekend. This is a quiet weekend...which is probably just as well because it is supposed to rain all weekend. But then he has 85 games so far scheduled for the rest of May and June. It is our vacation spending money.

Mark umpires for Disney... I sew for Disney... Mark and I are a lot alike.

Sounds like you had a productive day in your sewing room.

I'm sorry it is raining by you. It is 80 and beautiful here today; but we will have rain the rest of the week through weekend and much cooler temperatures

Yah - I've just decided not to look outside for a long time...

Thanks for the reminder about turning the page on the calendar. I better do that so I don't forget my dentist appt tomorrow.

Sounds like a busy sewing day. I have been doing a bit of sewing lately. I finished a tote I started before spring break but I don't love the finished project. It was going to be for my mother in law but I don't think she will use it so I will give it to my sister in law.

Awesome!!! I am glad you've been able to complete a few projects! Did you post pics of the tote?

I think you have lots of new stuff on your list. I am the same way, always have to do the favorites and then hope to squeeze in something new for my DH. His Disney days are numbered BUT I am going to save that Disney commercial about the teenage daughter that will only be "seen" with her dad at WDW. Hopefully that will get us to Disney if he ever needs more convincing.

LOL - good luck - that didn't work for me.

Hope that later ADR will pop up for LTT. They would probably even take you if you got there a bit late. Maybe????

I hope so... I know we are going to be pushing it.

Hi D~ I'm still here. My computer keeps logging me out, so I haven't posted much. Sorry to hear about your truck. Hope it is an inexpensive repair.

Me too... If it's a fuel filter, it's an easy fix... If it's the fuel pump - well, Josh will have to take off the whole truck bed to access the tank, then disassemble the tank... Sigh - that would be a 6+ person job...

good for you getting so much sewing done!
I am looking forward to your big auction. But do you think you could send me a pm when you get a minute (yeah, like you get a minute. ... But could you squeeze one in any way) & tell me how it works?

Just now seeing this - yes, I will send you a PM>

I went to our local Target today. I was actually exchanging a dress I bought for DD yesterday. We opened a red card. But, after we applied for it, I mentioned using it for gift cards & the woman said we can't. I will verify with the other store locally. Anyway, I bought a ton more stuff today. Way more than I should of, but, the entire family needs something to wear to DS's graduation. So... Anyway, I didn't have the redcard (DH has it), but the kid said I could come back later the same day and get the 5%. Which I am planning to do. But, this is the thing. I almost ALWAYS have a good experience with Target employees. This kid today though... he literally stuffed all the clothes in the bags! polo type shirts, shorts, 2 dresses (matching for my DD's. their idea, not mine, BUT I LOVE IT). I couldn't believe it. He asked if I wanted the hangers, to which I said no. Then I looked in the bag, because it seemed....bumpy (for lack of a better description). And there they were, crumbled up like my son's dirty laundry. I just giggled, wondering what kind of mess this kids mom must have to pick up. I thought , wow I will have to mention this to D. haha see I am thinking of all you disboarders even in my every day life.
Happy May to you all also! Rainy or not, I hope everyoned day is filled with a little sunshine.

YIKES... That does sound like a mess of a bag. I always take off all hangers while I am waiting in any check out lane... if the cashiers have any ideas of giving me their hangers - they are sadly mistaken... One of my biggest pet peeves is cheap plastic hangers (especially Walmart ones) - and an even bigger pet peeve is having to throw them away when I get home. So, I just save everyone the hassle and dehanger in line.

Deesknee....if you ask about the Dis gift cards using the red card, they say no. But it works. So advice is.don't ask, just run the card, the discount will work. Start out buying 1 card if you feel more comfortable that way.

YOu are so right... Because for TARGET GCs - you do not get the discount. So, most Team Members assume it's the same for all GCs sold. That is not the case - the disount does come off and it's nice.

I looked at both the Canon and the Nikon - my daughter has a Canon and my brother has a Nikon and they are both very nice cameras - too nice for me. I bought myself a Fujifilm S4500. A nice beginner type that I can learn with that did not cost too much. It has auto focus and also manual focus. I'm going to Longwood Gardens near Philadelphia on Friday for a seminar and a ticket to the gardens is included. I'd like to go and take pictures of the flowers.

I also ordered a "Digital Photography for Dummies" book, which should be here by Friday.

Awesome!

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Yay - all caught up on my PTR!

D~

 

[cogero]

Thanks D I am really and truly trying to slow down but life doesn't want too .

DH went back to work last night and I think he was relieved about it. I like doing the appliques on the bottom of adult T's. I also do that a lot with Js polos I think it looks different.

Hope it stops snowing there. It is finally warming up here.

 

[Luvchefmic]

More snow D~ ? If I were you I would just stay put Since I really don't know anything about your state is this weather normal or some freak of nature ? I remember when I grad college May 1982 NY the pictures show left over snow piles in the background; now that WAS freaky Here there are probably some disappointed people at WDW, its supposed to be raining until Monday now very weird this time of year

Anxious to see the accessories you are going to get, (you love to keep us in suspense) I always enjoy seeing everyones talents

Sorry to hear you had the pain eating at Chipoltes but all in all glad that's the only problem you've had since the surgery Alli coming along with her foot?

Had to laugh when reading about you & Josh discussing doing new things at WDW All the decades I have been and there are STILL things I haven't seen or done and places I have never eaten

I hope everyone has a wonderful day and all that have any problems continue to heal

RuthIE

 

[DMGeurts]

Thanks D I am really and truly trying to slow down but life doesn't want too :

I know you are.

That's why I hate to ask... but remember a few months ago - we discussed the possiblity of you doing a couple of items for our trip... Is that something you are still open to? If not - I totally understand. I wouldn't want a lot... You can think about it - if you'd like. I don't know what your schedule is like or if that's something you are still interested in...

DH went back to work last night and I think he was relieved about it.

I am sure it was good for him to get back to a normal routine. I can't imagine how hard it is for an adult to lose a parent. I was only 16 when my mom died - and I have barely any memories at all from the months immediately after her death... Many hugs for all of you during this time.

I like doing the appliques on the bottom of adult T's. I also do that a lot with Js polos I think it looks different.

Yes!!! Now that you say that - I knew I had seen it done somewhere - it was on the bottom of J's shirts. Now, I need to go stalk your albums, because I want to see how big the appliques are that you did on them, and how they look.

Hope it stops snowing there. It is finally warming up here.

Me too...

More snow D~ ? If I were you I would just stay put Since I really don't know anything about your state is this weather normal or some freak of nature ?

Yes, this is very much a freak of nature for us. Normally - we have the last of our snow in March - occasionally we get a storm at the beginning of April, but it usually isn't much. Last year was also a freak of nature for us - we had our last measurable snow at the end of February - so I think every Minnesotan is in agreement that we are just paying for last year.

I remember when I grad college May 1982 NY the pictures show left over snow piles in the background; now that WAS freaky Here there are probably some disappointed people at WDW, its supposed to be raining until Monday now very weird this time of year

I believe that our weather and NY weather are very similar. We are very close to the same distance from the equator.

Anxious to see the accessories you are going to get, (you love to keep us in suspense) I always enjoy seeing everyones talents

Me too... Right now I am in the position that a lot of my customers are often in... They know the theme - but they know nothing else. So, you could say that I am getting a taste of my own medicine at the moment.

Sorry to hear you had the pain eating at Chipoltes but all in all glad that's the only problem you've had since the surgery Alli coming along with her foot?

Yah - I was kind of bummed about Chipotle... Since I hadn't had any pain at all - I had such high hopes... but I am convinced the pain I get there is very different than the pain I was having. It's almost the same location - but clearly my gall bladder can't cause pain anymore...

Alli's ankle is doing well. She is back at track practice - taking it easy. She is able to throw... but no jumping or running yet. Which is very hard for her - since her ankle is feeling so much better.

Had to laugh when reading about you & Josh discussing doing new things at WDW All the decades I have been and there are STILL things I haven't seen or done and places I have never eaten

Yah - clearly he doesn't "get" it. Even though he has been several times - he just doesn't dring the kool-aide.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day and all that have any problems continue to heal

RuthIE

You too Ruthie!

D~

 

[Chicago Mo]

RuthIE i'm so glad your doing well!!! Maxine too!!!

D~ i really hope you get a break in the weather. Crappy weather = crappy mood.

I really want to know what you ordered...
killing me.

 

[Pluto0809]

Well, if you want to move in and add a Donald room, we may need to get a bigger house! I have a bit of a collecting problem you see. On top of the Pluto room, I also have a Teddy Bear room with over 800 bears in it.

 

[Luvchefmic]

RuthIE i'm so glad your doing well!!! Maxine too!!!

D~ i really hope you get a break in the weather. Crappy weather = crappy mood.

I really want to know what you ordered...
killing me.

Me too Thanks MO, hope she continues to do well too the whole backyard is a mud hole (smells like Dumbo has been an overnight guest) what the hell were we thinking with land that has a SWAMP right in the middle of it , stupid yankees pretty bad when I'm tempted to spray Febreeze OUTSIDE

 

[Chicago Mo]

Me too Thanks MO, hope she continues to do well too the whole backyard is a mud hole (smells like Dumbo has been an overnight guest) what the hell were we thinking with land that has a SWAMP right in the middle of it , stupid yankees pretty bad when I'm tempted to spray Febreeze OUTSIDE

Kitty litter???

 

[Luvchefmic]

Kitty litter???

Over 2.5 acres the next pictures I post may have all the dogs, me, and Maxi in military type gas masks no doubt I could find them on eBay

 

[Chicago Mo]

Over 2.5 acres the next pictures I post may have all the dogs, me, and Maxi in military type gas masks no doubt I could find them on eBay

did one better:


this is actually rather scary looking. can you imagine when she comes to your kitchen window like this???
a couple of truck load of kitty liter along with a HUGE truck load of baking soda and your set.

 

[KatMark]

D, I hope the snow has stopped by now. I still can't get over how much you got.

I just wanted to pop in and wish you a lovely weekend; we are supposed to have rain and Mo and I are actually praying for it so everyone in our houses gets better. I'll be doing more spring cleaning so I get everything done before the trip and wedding next month.

 

[solana131]

I can't believe you got that much snow! It better be gone when we get out there....I don't have room to pack my snowsuit, and boots would be a PIA at airport security.

Very excited to hear about your "Accessories" for your trip. I remember your bows you had on your shoes on your last trip...very cute.

I got a red tank at Target. The ones they have that have a slight shirring on the shoulder straps. I have a ton of those tanks...blue and blakc and green and red and purple....love them.

FYI....They just opened up the Dessert Party for July. I have a feeling they will open August while we are out at MOA, so I hope our phone apps work well!

 

[DMGeurts]

did one better:


this is actually rather scary looking. can you imagine when she comes to your kitchen window like this???
a couple of truck load of kitty liter along with a HUGE truck load of baking soda and your set.

Sooo sorry... but I could not do a drive by and not

OMG... Poor Maxine... RuthIE - don't you dare do that to the poor girl, or I am sure there will be a lot more than feet stepping going on at your house.

D~

 

[DMGeurts]

I know, I know... It is a huge RULE of mine that I don't do remakes... However, it is my disgression after all - and I just couldn't pass this one up.

So, short story...

Last summer, while I was visiting all my Dis friends in Charlotte:

I met someone who was witty, funny and sarcastic - she and I totally hit it off right from the start... She isn't a Diser (yet)... Not even sure she is old enough... Actually, I am not even sure how old she is??? LOL But I am sure, as anyone who was there that day could tell you - Katie made our day much more fun and memorable!

Katie became known as our "Photopass Photographer"... Poor girl - she came along for some "fabric shopping" with her mom - and before she knew it, she had hundreds of cameras strung from her wrists at any given time... She was a trooper - she was!

So, when Katie almost walked off with my Donald Duck bag - on purpose - I may add... I knew something had to be done.

I shifted my work load to fit her in, at my earliest opening... Yes, my trip was in August... It is now May.

With out further ado - here's Katie's own personal Donald Duck PPP... Just like mine.

A few good Dis friends who were there that day in Charlotte also chipped in a few appropriate additions to Katie's bag... Blyssfull (Beth), BabyNala (Liz), and MPhalens (Marianne)... Aren't these awesome!!! These girls have been working on these danglers for a few weeks, and they mailed them to me, so I could include them with Katie's bag... Notice the BIG camera for her to carry, as well.

And for fun... Mine and Katie's twin Donald Duck PPPs next to eachother (remember, mine has a removable hat inside for the feet, so mine has a bigger Duck Butt)

And, for the record... Only ONE Duck was harmed in the making of this bag...

D~

 

[KatMark]

D, I love it. And what a sweet and thoughtful thing for you (and the other DISer's to do). It's great.

 

[Chicago Mo]

how adorable!!! I love that everyone chipped in!!! made it even more special and personal!!!!

Great Job everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MrsDrewsky]

I am a bit behind, but I love love love the sorcerer mickey bag and the donald backpack.

I worked as a team member awhile ago for a couple of years. I kind of thought most GSTLs were on a power trip.

 

[Pluto0809]

I love that bag idea with the feet dangling. Of course my mind has to go to the poor Donald that now has no legs.

 

[oopsiDAISY]

I love that you duplicated this bag for her! When I saw the pictures on FB I thought...is she SELLING her Donald bag??? Such a special token of love for that sweet girl!

 

[solana131]

Awww...what a special gift for her! It is so cute!