Ok…I am licked. I am so sorry for all of you who have been faithfully following me on my blogging misadventure. WordPress is just a bit technical for me in that I don’t want to have to monkey around to set everything up the way I want it… the content is whats more important me…
So as of today, I am back at www.lalalime.blogspot.com
Hope to see you there and thanks for bearing with me.
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My first morning home started off quietly – too quietly. Miles got up early to go to the gym; I got up to check my email. I was just getting used to the idea and was listening for the sound of the van driving off. It did not come. I looked outside and found him underneath the dash. The van would not start. It would not even turn over. Poor Husband. He patiently tried jumping the front battery from the back one, but that was not the problem. He resigned himself to the fact that he would work out later in the day and I searched out my BCAA card dreading asking about our 4th or 5th tow this year. I think they should have a punch card – we would qualify for a frequent user freebie by now!Before I dialed I ‘gently’ suggested he call our landlord who is as inclined toward anything mechanical on a vehicle as Miles is on computers. This relationship works well for both of them. Elroy came down and together they explored some possibilities. Eventually they managed to get the van to start. Thank the Lord. I am SO grateful this did not happen on our trip home. Miles has an important business appointment later this morning and this would have been a big setback.
our van – stuffed for the trip home
This all threw my little mental schedule into a frenzy, so I did nothing at all. I just enjoyed the first few hours of the morning having coffee and installing some new fonts. 
There are some amazing new fonts for download at www.dafont.com Later, when Miles finally did get away, I spent an hour and a half tidying up our patio and tiny garden area. Several Black Widow spiders lost their home and egg sacs during my clean sweep (ugh! they are beautiful spiders but I would hate to get bit!) I trimmed back all the plants and pulled out the stubborn grasses which threatened to overtake. I brought some sunflowers and mint to bring a splash of color into the house. As the evenings may cool off a bit I thought to make the patio area a romantic spot for Miles and I to enjoy in the evening. I will set up chairs and a small table and use the new candle holders our sister Michelle sent us home with.
By noon I had done two sets of sit ups. I know I had these grand visions of working out on vacation, but that did not happen. Mom fed us so good that I’m sure I’ve gained several pounds – actually scared to look! Now that I am home again I will hopefully stick to a healthier schedule of eating and excersize. Can I challenge you all? Any good ideas to whip me back into shape? I will indulge in a serving of my favorite Hawkins Cheesies and a Drumstick Ice Cream while I await your answer.
The end of a most satisfying day. Somehow everything got put away in it’s proper place except for some clothes which I plan to SORT while tackling that task. I plan to make sure the thrift store comes away with several of the items. I was getting awfully tired of wearing the same wardrobe for two months!
Barb’s Handy Hint # 62
Spice it Up!
I love the opportunity to try out a new spice or flavor and so I keep my eyes out when looking through the newspaper or actually visiting the websites of product companies when they advertise on tv. The following site is one for seasoning packages for Oriental dishes. Once you are at the site, you can sign up to have a FREE seasoning package mailed to you – US and Canada! Enjoy!
www.LKK.com
Blue Flower Element
It’s very strange being home. It’s familiar and yet new a
ll over again. I enjoyed being away, especially as I look back the biggest blessing was spending time with Mom and Dad. We had intended on coming home a lot sooner, however, Miles found it very valuable to study there rather than home because he was uninterupted – and cool. While home was experiencing scorching days and smoke from the fires in Washington (we live right on the Canada/US border) we were enjoying the relative warm days with cool nights at the coast. While Miles would hide himself away in the basement and study for most of the day I would spend time with Mom. This is the longest stretch of time we’ve stayed with our parents and it worked out very well. Yes, after having to return from the US early, which was a big disappointment, I took some time to try to figure out what was the blessing and it was getting to know our Mom and Dad better. (My Mother and Father in Laws) It was Mom’s birthday during this time, and their anniversary so we got to celebrate with them. Our sister Michelle, and our nieces spent time at home too, so it was good to share time with them.
Mom and Rachel walking!
I am SO glad to have my computer come back to life…won’t take it for granted again. And now I need your help. I’ve lost ALL OF MY BOOKMARKS…yes… ALL…
so I am begging you, if I have sent you a useful link in the past, or you would like to share your favorite links with me, please email them to me at lalalime@hotmail.com and please put BOOKMARKS in the subject line. I would so appreciate this. I would especially love scrapbooking links, photoshop links, free fonts links, recipes…hey, you all know what I like. Thanks in advance.
BARB’S HANDY HINT # 61
Stop Whining Already!
I saw this most handy tip recently in a magazine. We don’t drink, but I love the looks of some of the wine racks out there… a neat solution? Roll up an assortment of small hand towels or facecloths and display them in your bathroom!
Hello Everyone! I’m not apologizing for being away as I’ve been enjoying some much needed ‘downtime’.
