Mitchell, SD

Well folks, I'm writing from a hotel room in Mitchell SD. Got up at about 3am yesterday, and was on the road by 4:30. About 1/2 way through Iowa, there were some problems with the transmission on the truck, and we had to nurse it in and made it to Mitchell at 8pm. We had to pull the bikes and trailer off the truck so it could be serviced, and we are waiting on that as I type. Employee said it's just a seal, and that we should be out of here by at least noon (currently 8:30am). I'm just glad we made it in and weren't stranded on the side of the road. However, we called this transmission place before we even got here, and the owner was so nice. Offered to come get us if we did break down and didn't make it here to Mitchell. Dale's A-1 Automotive. Props to them. I'm a little disappointed in Iowa. At a rest stop I pulled out my computer to check emails, and I thought I'd just go ahead and use their Wi-Fi. BIG MISTAKE. Something happened with my browser when I hooked up to their internet, and I lost EVERY SINGLE bookmark that I had saved. So many websites that I can't even remember....gone. One up side.....at least all my favorite cross stitching blogs are on my site here, so I didn't lose those, or else I'd have to start crying. lol
Since I'm stuck in the hotel room till Noon waiting on the truck to get fixed, at least I'll be able to get some time in on my stitching. I also started to crochet a new baby blanket (since I have a hard time stitching in the car...everything bouncing around and I tend to get a bit car sick sometimes, which I get from my Mother).
Hope ya'll are having a good day, and I'll update soon!

Until next time,

7/28 Vacation is here!!!!

It's finally here folks, I'm officially on VACATION! I don't have to return till work until the end of August. You read right...I'm stoked to have so much time off. This week is going to be a bit busy, because we are getting ready to leave for Sturgis SD, which is early Sunday morning. For those who don't know what Sturgis is, it's the world's largest Motorcycle Rally that's held every year in the Black Hills of SD. Always the first week in August. I love going up there every year. Chance to get away, and see the beautiful scenery that Mother Nature has so kindly given us. This year I hope to find a stitching shop (or 2!) on my way up/back. I've looked and looked on the internet however, and can't seem to find one. They do have a Ben Franklin in Rapid City, but that's all I could find :(
On the stitching front, I do have some pics to share!

Here's 'G' by Fenech. I'm still dreading getting the actual G filled in because of the 310, but it's coming along. Haven't gotten much done on it because I started yet again another project.

This is BoINK, the mystery project created by Tracy from Ink Circles. I found this online a few weeks ago, and knew that I had to do it! I also joined the yahoo group SAL, and found such a warm welcome there, and speaking of, thanks so much for your comment Barb! I don't have an online album yet, but I'm working on getting one up.
I also wanna thank everyone for their kind comments and Birthday wishes, I loved reading them!
Before I head out, there is 2 pictures I'd like to share, totally non-stitching related :)


This is my father's tomato garden. He's done such a wonderful job on it as usual, I can't believe how much they have grown, they are almost taller than I am! We're going to have quite a mess of tomatoes this year, and there are talks of attempting to make our own salsa, which should be quite a task, but I'm looking so forward to it.
Thanks for reading everyone, and Happy Stitching to you all!

Until next time,

7/11/08 Finally a WIP, and a new start around the corner

Hello to you all, hoping this finds everyone having a good start to the 2nd half of 08. Not a lot happening here on the home front, getting some good time in on "G" as you can see.

Sorry for the crooked picture, but I had finally gotten comfortable (back been giving me a bit of trouble for the past few days because we are trying out new chairs at work before we place our official order) and realized that I hadn't taken an updated picture in quite a few days, and lazy me decided not to get up. I think it's coming along quite nicely, however i must say that I'm getting sooooo tired of stitching 310, and I'm not even close to being half done with it. But I just keep trucking along, hoping that 310 will soon be over! :)
I finally was able to get to the local bookstore today to find the 'new' (new to us Americans, over a month old to you lucky English :) hehe) issue of The World of Cross Stitch, with the Angel pattern I've been looking so forward to. San, you beat me by a long shot for sure on finishing before me! I can't wait to get started on it, but I'm going to try my darnest not to start it till I get at least 1/2 of "G" done. (ok, ya'll know I'll never keep that promise to myself!)
I so loved to read the latest comments that you all had left me.
San, I've tried to order fabbie online, but I'm just the type that hates to buy something I can't have my hands on first.
Nadia, I'm loving how your "N" is turning out, and those Mysterys!!! They are so beautiful.
And last but by no means least, Daffycat, thank you for visiting, and your post of the Gnome chart was darling!
Well, It's officially 3 days until my 26th birthday, and I feel like I am in the exact same rut I was in last year when I turned 25. I am still broke, still in debt, still single, and still generally unhappy. However, I keep trying to look on the upside, I'm alive, I have a roof over my head, and food in my belly(too much most times), and a very small family (parents only) that care for me, but that doesn't always work tho does it? I always keep thinking, that if I meet just that one special person, or if I just get off my rear and lose weight, or if I just make/save more money that everything else will fall into place, and I'll be happy. Who knows. Maybe it will. More than likely it won't. Gotta keep pushing tho right?

Until Next Time,

6/29/08-People Actually Read This!!

Ya'll don't know how excited I was to see that I had 2 comments on my last 2 posts! I am overjoyed that I have a reader...or two :)
Haven't done an update in quite awhile, and to tell the truth, I haven't done much stitching, but I've done a lot of kitting up some new projects. Which is just what I need right? lol I have decided to scrap my biscornu that I was doing, the one with the lime green fabric and the white bunny rabbits. I'm just not liking the fabbie that I'm using. There isn't much to choose from around here, and I'm hoping to visit an actual needlework store in August, since I'll be off the whole month for vacation. 1 week in South Dakota for Sturgis Bike Week, the rest I haven't planned yet, but hopefully it will include a lot of stitching! Tonight I'm working 3rd shift, so if the city/county doesn't become too unruly, I'll get a lot of progress done on "G".
I'll have some pictures up soon!

Until next time,

6/04/08

Not much to say, just a few WIP pics to show off.

Started this STL logo just 2 days ago. I'd say it's almost 1/2 way done.

This is going to be my first biscornu. Spring Biscornu by Barbara Ana Designs.

Letter G by Selina Fenech. I LOVE this pattern, can't wait to see it finished.

A close up of G

Bringing up the rear...the dreaded 'Last Berry of the Season'.

If only I could stick with one project at a time, I'd probably have a finish to show off. Oh well.

Until next time,