Happy New Year! 2008!

Happy New Year! 2008! This is my Year of Art and Writing! I have many goals to accomplish! Ground work being laid. Has been in progress and will be with in sight by 2009!
Happy New Year! 2008!
Happy New Year to Me! My Year! 2008!!

((( Circle of Happy New Year Hugs )))

Sherrie

Jackson Pollock Experiments

Here are two more of my Drip paintings.
I just love everything I have learned using this method. I am continuing the study with Enamel Paint on canvas attached to board just as Pollock did. I am trying to see
more of his works. Fat chance! not to many of these Jewels are on show.
Enjoy! Please note these are not the final photos. I am just excited to show you some. There are indeed now over 32 of my Drip paintings - Next weekend or sooner, I will post all of them. Please leave me your comments. These are ready to hang.
The first one is called Lady in Pink! The second one is Wind in the Rain!


((( Circle of Painting Hugs )))

Sherrie

Jackson Pollock Experiments

Here are some more photos of my Drip Paintings. Enjoy!
This one is Toss and Turn!

The second one is Army!

(( Circle of Drip Hugs ))

Sherrie

Jackson Pollock Experiments

Here is one of my Drip Paintings, first given to the Art World by Jackson Pollock. What do you think?
I have put a pencil on one side to show the size which is 6" X 12" inches. I really like what I have done and that I have accomplished 32 plus of these paintings. I am looking forward to doing the ones with enamel or oil paint in the same size and the watercolor ones. Jackson Pollock used house paint and enamels. His canvases were attached to boards with staples and had raw edges. I am looking forward to these next 32 plus "Drip Paintings".

Sherrie

Cooking a Goose! and Yorkshire Pudding!

Today is a Big Cooking Day for me.
Cooking a Goose! and Yorkshire Pudding! Lots of vegetables. Potatoes, Carrots, Corn on the Cob, Turnip, Celery, Leeks, Apples, Oranges, Lemons and Limes. Cookies, Gingerbread and Chocolate Chunk.
Maybe squash Pie and Giblet Gravy, cornbread and of course the wonderful Onion.
Wish me luck! Have not done Goose in many years or the Yorkshire Pudding.
Will post the photo as soon as it is done and ready for Presentation!

Merry Christmas! and Happy New Year!

May the Light of the World shine upon you All, May it enter into your Hearts and Share the Love of the Earth, Our Dear Home.

((( Circle of Hugs with the Light of the World Upon You! )))

Sherrie

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas Everyone! Well, here is another Christmas. This year has been wonderful in that it appears people are no longer afraid of "Political Polite Reference" to what is a very important time of the Year for all Christians and those that look for to a helping hand from Christmas Love. Over the phone nearly everyone has said Merry Christmas to me. I have heard nothing of any other term for the Holiday Season. No one has even mentioned the other Holidays or religious celebrations.
I am floored that I have not anything but "Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays"!
It is wonderful to know that I can be very proud of my heritage upbringing and not be made ashamed to openly share my Joy of the this time of the year.
I have much to be thankful for: My eldest is home from Iraq. If they lost a soldier in their command I have not been told.
I know several were wounded and thankful more so than We, the extended family to welcome the "Battlefield hardened soldiers" home. It is with great sorrow to read published articles that state my Son and His men came "Under fire", small arms or heavy artillery". A very strange Read, for a parent. My youngest son is doing well - Apple is a superior company for employees. We are an iPhone family. I look forward to the day My Army son is part of the iPhone family.
My Father is of course incapacitated by a stroke. However, I am most thankful to the Lord that He did not kill anyone with His motor vehicle. It was a horrific accident. Here is the url - take a look, it is amazing what you get to see in this day and time.
http://www.lufkindailynews.com/news/content/news/stories/2007/12/01/wreck.html
Absolutely a miracle here. He has had another stroke since this awful wreck. I am told the left side of his brain is severely damaged. The only update I have is that He looks good for someone that has had two strokes.
Ms Patches, Our beloved kitty is doing well. She now has no limping from Her accident. Happen while We were out. Caused a Hefty medical bill. She is sitting at my feet telling me - You have typed enough on the computer. I have to be petted!

I am very thankful that I am in a wonderful apartment on the Cold North Atlantic. That I wake everyday to the sight and sound of the Sea! I smell the fresh Salt Sea Water year round. I am hoping to stay in this area for a long time to come.
May the Light of the World shine upon you All, May it enter into your Hearts and Share the Love of the Earth, Our Dear Home.

((( Circle of Hugs with the Light of the World Upon You! )))

Sherrie

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Hello! To Everyone: This is the time of the year that I have no time.
Wow! They had taken a small burden from me as I was walking to the next leg of my Bus and T and walking commute.
As, I entered the Great Front Doors of South Station, I thought of all the Delivery trucks I saw burdened by the snow and icy roads. I wondered why, anyone would call in to complain of any delay of a delivery.

Note on my Father: Last up date - He looks good for someone who has had 2 strokes. The second stroke was massive and did damage to the whole left side of His brain. That is all I know at this time.

((( Circle of Wonderful Hugs to All )))

Heady out the snowy door to work. Mandated overtime - Saturday!

Sherrie

More Father Delimma

My Sisters who took control of Our Father and took him to Texas, are now fighting over His care. It is now a mute point.
He has has another stroke and it is a bad one. His whole left side is in paralysis.
The Younger Sister called to defend the Older Sister. They said the VA took all of His blood medicines away and did not do any test for the Throat arteries.

((( Circle of Hugs )))

Sherrie

Father's Condition

Well! This is the load down on my Father's condition:

Carotid artery is completely blocked. #1 This means no surgery can be performed. {Someone explain why not?}

#2. If the blood thinners do not work-He is a ticking time bomb.
#3. Why is one of the most powerful Senators in the World, Senator Ted Kennedy, routine checked for these blockages and the
rest of the senior citizens are left out in the Cold? Including Veterans. Where is their justice?
#4. I was told my oldest sister is doing ok now.
#5. He is not going to be charged with motor vehicle violations. No, one was hurt physically from the crash.
He totaled two cars, His will not be replaced.


Most meaning full, I want to Graciously thank Everyone that has offered prayers and hope for the best.
All of you wonderful thoughts are always appreciated, I keep all of you in my Daily Thoughts.

Sherrie

Very Dangerous Cold Night!

Well, the cold has come to the NorthEast. It is very cold here. The wind has howled all day long. College Football is scrambling.
I am having hot Tea! I am pulling the tree out of the closet and decorating. I get to wear my bluejeans to work all of December.

((( Circle of Holiday Hugs to All and please stay safe )))

Comedy & Drama of Life

k! This is your fault! I have bought a BOOK! A book by Melissa Marr-'Wicked Lovely". A Faery Book!
Not even signed by the author.
I will never forget purchasing this book. I was at Barnes & Noble- At Yawkey Way -Home to Fenway Park - The Green Monster - Boston University -Burton's Restaurant- Dick Blick Art supplies.
I left there with the book and a new Moleskin sketch book 5.25 by 8.25 inches-Black. I was happy heady to Dick Blick. I found the Water Color Board CP. Brought the pieces to the counter to be cut. When 'Crickets started Chirping in my Pocket', I was a little embarrassed. But there it was, a txt on my iPhone, view or cancel, from one of my estranged sisters. My Father, had a stroke and was driving. He hit a car, then lost all control and hit a house. I am told He is ok. I was just told yesterday that my Killaurin is on His way home from Iraq. I had to email Him of His GrandFather's accident and stroke. What an awful world that with all these electric gadgets, the Army cannot give a phone to use on His way home. I feel like a louse having to email this sad news to my son.
Ugh!

The Comedy & Drama of Life.



((( Circle of Hugs - Stay safe - take all precautions for your Holiday Celebrations)))

Sherrie

My Son is on His way Home!

I was just sent the email today! My son, Captain Killaurin Roberts is on His way back to the states. He and His friends are then hoping to take some down time in Australia.

((( Circle of Military Hugs and Love to all in the Military)))


Sherrie

Thanksgiving

The Macy's Day Parade was fantastic. Football is under way! My Killaurin in Iraq sent me an email yesterday. I hope He and all His buddies in Arm's are having a wonderful Thanksgiving Meal. I have really over did the Turkey. Will be harvesting Feathers from my tail till christmas. Hope to post photos shortly.
Have a Great Day with all the Family and Friends and Think of those that cannot be so near.


((( Circle of Thanksgiving Hugs to All )))

November- Last of Noel!

Well, I have heard nothing! My youngest son went to work and left his lunch. Take it to him Yes! or No! Not decided. The Last of Noel is coming ashore. The wind is blowing and I have to go a get some food. First have to bring up the last of the clothes.
Well, bought a couple of shirts for me. Shirts for the cold weather. Have not turned the heat on yet.
I have done 20 or so of my Jackson Pollock experimental pieces. They are all 6"x12". All are acrylic. You would be surprised at how hard this study is. I intend to do 32 of them in the acrylic and I am also doing 32 in a squares for Lee and Mercedes. The Pollock Matters show is just devine. It is so rich. There is a film with Calder making His Mobiles. There is a letter - something few of us will have to show in the next hundred years - heck probably the next fifty - they will not exist.
Just think no History in a house of a person you want to know more about. Absolutely nothing.
There is jewelry that Lee and Mercedes wore. All of the surviving pieces of the 32 found in Matters storage facility are on
display. I do not see the strength and power and torment of Jackson in them.
I am going back and taking some prints of mine.
I am promised that Gimp will be back online and running so I can upload photos. I cannot wait to share my experimental Jackson Pollocks bad, good or just paint on canvas. Looking forward to the next 32 which will be enamel paint on canvas and messonite board.

((( Circle of Hugs )))

Last Package and Last Letter to Iraq!

Well, today I made the trip to the big post office. I took a box of goodies, I know will not come close to any care packages sent by anyone else. I guess I just have no sense of what they need on the front line. I sent Halloween suckers, and funny eggs with jelly beans, I am told these are not suppose to melt. I also sent pens, black, blue and colors. I sent some paper pads. Seems they need and like pens and paper. Then I sent myself, as a little bear with the MOM word, I also sent His DAD, and picked out
a Irish Bear as His Brother and found a Cat to go as the family Pet - Ms Patches, who is under my feet at the computer right now.
Oh yeah! I sent Pez and a letter.

My son is on his way home in about three weeks. God Speed us all Home.

(( Circle of Hugs ))

Ravelry

I Have been very ill with some horrible virus. Just getting my energy back. When boom! a Surprise! Invitation to Ravelry arrives.
Something more to do and get going with my new life.
Thank-you Ravelry, frecklegirl sent me the long awaited invite. Thank-you so much.

((( Circle of Hugs )))

Son in Iraq and New Orders coming

My Son is definitely back in Iraq and His Father and Aunts sent Him a Care package. They are sending some more. I have him a Care package too. Pens and Paper. That is what he wanted. I am also sending some baby powder. Well, I have a lot to finish.
I will talk later.

Sherrie

The Road to Bagdad

Well, I have started my painting: The Road to Bagdad. I am taking photos of it as I progress.
It is a large painting. 36"x48". However, I see it as a working prelim painting. I believe the one I will really enjoy will be the
one that is going to be 48"x72" . But first this one. I will have several sketches to show also. I will be taking the WIP (Work in Progress) photos as I proceed.
It has been a tough Summer. But everything must proceed so, Here I go. Much, self realization and evaluation has occurred.
I know who I am now. I know how I am to proceed in life.

((( Circle of Grand Hugs )))

Sherrie

Pass This On!

I am printing this from a friend in ebay Group: Military-Mini Original Collectible Art: Yes, I started this group. All are welcome to come and visit or become active in the group. It is fresh and new. I hope to explores Military Art, for the families of servicemen and women and how it affects them. Here is the statement given to me.

Everyone needs to copy, cut, paste, or print this and send it to all the Congressman for Federal, State, City, County, and any other organization you can think of: MSNBC, all news media local, International etc. Let me have your thoughts.

((( Circle of Hugs)))


I rec'd this from a friend in Georgia this morning, and felt I could share it with you. If I am out of line, please feel free to delete the thread, ok?

"Love This Comeback

One of my sons serve in the military. He is still stateside, here in California. He called me yesterday to let me know how warm and welcoming people were to him, and his troops, everywhere he goes, telling me how people shake their hands, and thank them for being willing to serve, and fight, for not only our own freedoms but so that others may have them also.

But he also told me about an incident in the grocery store he stopped at yesterday, on his way home from the base. He said that ahead of several people in front of him stood a woman dressed in a burkha.

He said when she got to the cashier she loudly remarked about the U.S. flag lapel pin the cashier wore on her smock. The cashier reached up and touched the pin, and said proudly," Yes, I always wear it and probably always will."


The woman in the burkha then asked the cashier when she was going to stop bombing her countrymen, explaining that she was Iraqi.


A gentleman standing behind my son stepped forward, putting his arm around my son's shoulders, and nodding towards my son, said in a calm and gentle voice to the Iraqi woman:

"Lady, hundreds of thousands of men and women like this young man have fought and died so that YOU could stand here, in MY country and accuse a check-out cashier of bombing YOUR countrymen. It is my belief that had you been this outspoken in YOUR own country, we wouldn't need to be there today. But, hey, if you have now learned how to speak out so loudly and clearly, I'll gladly buy you a ticket and pay your way back to Iraq so you can straighten out the mess in YOUR country that you are obviously here in MY country to avoid." Everyone within hearing distance cheered! "


IF YOU AGREE____ Pass this on to all your proud American friends.



I just did.

Depression

Well, I have had it up to Here!! More stories of Iraqi's sent out to terrorize us in Our on Homeland - Yep! The United States of America. I am printing this from a friend. However, I have experienced first hand. Can you believe it! My son home on R&R, will be back there the middle of August. Said, "Mom, those are women! They do what they are told to do."

Well, What does this Say to Me??? Any answers out there? Well, I will give you ONE! Where are their Chicken Yellow Belly lowlife Husbands or Pimps????? Where??? What are they doing?? What is there next plan??? If Americans are Persona non Grati in Iraq, and if they die it is ok, because they are foreigners-in Iraq. It is time to boot these scum bags back to Iraq. We will keep all the children born in America. Because those are American citicens by birth, therefore they cannot return to Iraq, do to being persona non grati, and openly ok to kill in Iraq, because they are American foreigners.

See next post.


((( Circle of Hugs )))

Son is off to see His Father

Well, my vacation with my son is over. He is getting on a plane to go to His Father. Mostly, He laid on the couch the whole time. He had a horrible rash on His upper leg. Bad enough to bleed. They were locked down for 24 hours and not allowed to bath before bordering their plane to the states. Horrible! The worst part. He did not want to eat. He had gained weight.
After He sees His Father, it is off to a vacation with His friends at Fort Hood and the Texas Gulf Coast.
Oh, yes, He just came in to shower from the Beach. He is not 60 feet from the Atlantic Ocean.

((( Circle of Hugs )))

Sherrie

Waiting to Hear!

I am on vacation. I am waiting to hear if my Son is on USA soil. He is coming home only for a couple of days.
He is coming from Iraq. It is not fair that He has only 15 days leave and has to use part of those days for that
horrible long trip. Must stay busy. Yes, we are now an official iPhone family. I even got a new phone number to go with the change over from my former cell phone server: Verizon. Would like to say it ended on a good note but it did not. I am now demanding a reduction in termination fees.
Have a great day! Have to fold the clothes.

Family phone plan

Hi! I am just still spinning! But with delirium, as my eldest is in Baghdad waiting for His ride to a real airport.
I am probably the only parent in the world that is on their Son's phone plan.
Mind you the parent asked about this when He was still in college. My children had cell phones before I did. I thought I would never have one. Now, I am the proud owner, user, courtesy of my son, of an Iphone. Yes, guys, I am on an Iphone. Family plan with my son, and Apple employee.
I now have a crazy reason to be absolutely, brazen at work tomorrow. I have been tortured because the day June 29th.
I took off from work to be with my son on this important day at His work place to watch the excitement.
I had no idea that I would be standing in line and get my 15 minutes of fame. Everyone saw me. Ugh! The best part not shown- Me making the cameraman laugh. I was so surprised to have been seen on TV. There were so many boob showing, young women there. I could not believe I was on TV. My iphone is now activated and I have left my first service.
I must say Verison was wonderful to me. Yes, there were dropped calls and emails that showed up a couple of days later.
But that is life.

I look forward to great service from my new provider AT&T. I phone company I new as a small child- for most of my life.

Great Day of Twisting all the people at work, because I had to wait for my phone till last Friday.

((( circle of Iphone Hugs )))

On Pins and Needles!

As usual, my children never do as I ask. My son is supposed to be state side on DD. I requested DD, a dozen times.
I am one of those people that has to bid on vacation. I knew I disliked this job from the minute they said I had to take it.
Even personal time if not scheduled, counts against you. What does this mean? Lower evaluation and lower pay.
That is another rant. I have moved my vacation to DD DD DD DD DD, I cannot change it. I had to get an override. I have no more overrides. My boss is livid. Pooh! Hooh! Now, all I can do is hope. I have a day with my two sons together.
Drawing and Drawing need to post some pictures.

((( Circle of Hugs Day )))

June 29th

June 29th-- IPHONE --- D Day! I survived! We are now an IPHONE family. Mine arrives the end of July.
This is going to be interesting.

मय सोंस र & र

My Son is coming Home in July. He will have only 15 days. Not the 30 days promised. I am angry. I will be the last He visits.
I am so upset.

Packages and Artwork

Well, I am headed to the store for groceries and to drop off the second package to my son in Iraq. His Father is retiring this month. Unfortunately, neither of His sons are able to be at the Celebration. No, I had nothing to do the WORK stating RETIREMENT PARTIES OF PARENTS are not essential events in one's life. It is awful, I was fully expecting both of His sons to be with Him on this Grand occassion.

I will not be able to retire. But I never planned too! I am an artist! I will be painting and drawing. I have already given to everyone else all that I can. Now, it is my turn to live. To have the Pursuit of Happiness. To succeed with My Art and Talent.

((( Circle of June Hugs )))

First Package to Iraq

Well, I am finally accepting that My Son, is in Iraq. I have been very upset for months. He loves the Army. But the Politicians are ruining their lives. There can be no doubt, We are allowing Politicians to cause all sort of problems for our military personnel.
I sent him some Hot Wheels Pens. I hope He likes them. I also sent Him a Sketch from My bus and T sketches with a note.
I have another package ready for tomorrow. I love Him so much and respect Him. I decorated the package with Star Wars Stamps. Now for the Letters to start. One everyday ------- My Love Mommie

Making a Mark: Sketchbooks Online - a Summary

Making a Mark: Sketchbooks Online - a Summary

Memorial Day Is a Milestone

I am painting and drawing. I am being my own artist on a mission. I have found a group that shares ideas and show their work together. How I have longed for such a group. Not even a big one. Artist need to talk and share and show together to grow. So, I am watching their coalition and kind of following along on the outside.

It is so great that they found each other and work towards their goals.
Well, I will be my own Group of Artist.

Nice to be back online

Wow! Having a computer upgrade and refurbishing is a lonely place. I feel the addiction to the Nth.
Withdrawal is unbelieveable pain.

Well the Storm is Over!

I was optimistic about the outlook on life. Now this past week things have fallen in every way possible. It is unbelieveable.
I was just so optismistic. I have just been told it is all my fault. I bought to much for painting.
So, how do you keep from falling down.

Quiet Before the Storm!

It has been a nice Day! I am finishing the clothes. Folding and Ironing. Putting them away. The Weather men say the storm is on its way and is blamed for five deaths so far. i have had no news from my Brother. No email and no text message and no snail mail as promised. I knitted a swatch and it is four inches by inches. It is the Tara sweater from Berroco. I am using TLC thread. Do to allergies.

April Winter 2008

Well! We have to get some more sand and salt for the Big Storm! It is on its way. Much damage and delays have been dumped througout the MidWest, It passed Colorado with out touch down. The South and Mid states are getting it now. We are to be dumped on Monday and it threatens to cancel the Boston Marathon.

TGIF

Thank Goodness! Work to do in the apartment and knitting and painting and sewing and shopping. How do we get it all done.

Blogging Day!

Blogging is becoming a release for me. I enjoy it very much! It is also helping me to not be afraid of writing. This is adding to my progress as of course my life is changing. I am basically, alone. Except for Ms Patches.

((( Circle of Hugs )))

Killaurin's Progressive emails

My Dear Son in Iraq wrote me today! I have much to do. I love him so much! I am so proud of Him.

Easter

Wow! 30 years ago today - Holy Saturday, My oldest son and I were baptised into the Body and Blood of Christ together.
He was almost six months old. I had made His Beautiful little White Eyelet suit, lined in Blue. He was so adorable.
Now, He is in Iraq. Captain Killaurin Roberts. So, glad to have my blog.

Today a woman tried to infringe on the right to speak freely in America. A woman and Her friends were speaking in Russian and She just exploded! I am also reading a book on Berthe Morisot and in 1848 the French almost declared war on the Britians for harboring Italian terriorts who had tried to assinate the Emperorer and His beautiful Eugenie.

We never have rest from Evil people never.


((( Circle of Hugs ))

Had to correct the years of passage. I know what I did in the math, I just put in the wrong figures.

April Fool's Day

I could not download the 'You Tube Video' -- embedding not permitted.
I could not get to Picasa the photo area to see my supposed album.

It was all a joke! So easy to do. The Tube Video has no way to scan what you want to see.

((( Circle of Hugs ))) Taking a bath in a bathtub with shower that still has a leaking problem.

How things are in Iraq!

My son sent me an update of the things He has been up to in Iraq! Here is a cut and paste from a letter put together by the Soldiers based in Al Hillah: My Son is CPT Roberts.

CPT Roberts, SPC Torres, PFC Walas, and PFC
Menjivar advised and fought along side the 4th Company in response to Small
Arms Fire by Anti Iraqi Forces and secured several smaller caches.

Here is the engagement that includes my Son, CPT Roberts:

During OPERATION ALGERIA II, the 2nd Company of 2nd Bn, 2-8 IA,
advised by 1LT Rob Rossfeld, SSG LeBlanc, and SPC Kromarek, managed to find a
major weapons cache consisting of well over 100 different Artillery
Rounds, multiple weapons, and 200 gallons of Home Made Explosives. MAJ
Hoffmeister, SFC Holden, SPC Sanders and PFC Schneider, working with the
2nd Battalion Command Element, found 6 IEDs and destroyed them with
Coalition EOD forces. CPT Roberts, SPC Torres, PFC Walas, and PFC
Menjivar advised and fought along side the 4th Company in response to Small
Arms Fire by Anti Iraqi Forces and secured several smaller caches. SFC
Davis, SFC Clark, PFC Zarebi, and PFC Primus advised the 1st CO of 2nd
BN who detained 24 insurgents during the operation and CPT Ethan Chang
advised the QRF Company who reacted to enemy contact, seized several
weapons, and recovered an IED. The entire operation resulted in detaining
43 insurgents, 17 of which were wanted for the murder of the may
or of Iskandriya a year ago.

Photos!

Well, I still have the dreaded Triangle and Spin wheel to upload my photos. I also, saw where I have to always use Firefox.
Whew! What a frustrating few days this has been. Not one answer to my questions from the group or from Blogger - contact us for Help!

From the Veranda.

Spring at Midnight. More like an elaborate frosted cake.

March My Birthday Month

I am still surprised I won the Valentine's Day Basket. It was for the office Charity Pot that allows us to have raffles on Baskets!
Oh, well! It is lent and We do not have any snacks or coke of any kind in the house. No meat! I order Veggie tempura and He ate all of them. Closest to a snack available.
I went up to Rockport and have some photos.
My brother got a Toy Poodle and He is named Xander. He sent me a 6440 sewing machine already to go fully tuned up.
He is buying me some plates too.

We had midnight snow. Do not recall snow in the forcast.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Well, there is much to speak of! Subway Knitter, finished Miranda's Charlie Card Mittens. It is Valentine's Day!
Wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day.
I won the Valentine's Day Basket. My boss asked to keep the Basket in Her office. I was very surprised that I won. I almost think it was because I was the only one that bought a ticket. More later. It is very nasty here in Boston.
It finally snowed, rain and sleet all at once. Kinda like Memphis. Strange occurance.

Super Bowl Night

Well, either team can win! They are beating each other rather hard and the rain is making it a blurry sight.
Working on the same projects. Made better edging. Waiting for help to down load photos. Back to finishing up.
Have not gotten to work on projects as much as I had hoped. Have gotten a lot of stuff packed for the first organization that comes and picks up. Looks like that will be the VVA. Still reorganizing but taking time this week to finish and ship projects off to the people I want to have them.

((( Circle of Hugs )))

Total donations- $1,625 for Rosie's Place

Wow, what a great group of knitters. Donations came from all over the US.
The winner of the custom-knit pair of CharlieCard Mittens is Miranda of Wilmington, Delaware.
The winner of the Leslie Wind Pin is Kris of Longwood, Colorado.
The winner of Chris's Pin is Laurie of Clarkson, Michigan.

Great Gift and idea from the Subway Knitter.

((( Circle of Kind Hugs )))

Rosie's Place-Charity

Thanks to everyone wanting a pair of Charlie Card Mittens, Rosie Place now has $1000.00. Please continue to give and get your chance for a pair of Charlie Card Mittens or one of two beautiful shawl Pins. Why to go Charlie Card Mittens.

((( Circle of Hugs )))

Rosie's Place Contributions

Just to let everyone know. As of now there is almost $800 dollars has been donated for the Charlie Card Mittens Raffle.
The Raffle is to benefit Rosie's Place. A Place for Homeless women. This is an extremely good cause, considering the Demons of Life that come after all. We never know when Each of Us may just need such a Place as Rosie's Place.

((( Circle of Caring Hugs )))

Snow in Boston

Well, last night, finally, Snow I can see. I think I have been hearing plows. The snow does not look deep. I will in it in a few minutes. It began falling last evening (22/01) as I was headed home. It never fell very hard or fast.
Hopefully, pictures tonight on all things.
((( Circle of Angel Snow Hugs )))

Charity Charlie Card Mittens Donation

To make a donation to the Rosie's Place, click on Subway Knitter's Link. There you will find the Paypal Account Button to use to make your donation and be in the Raffle for a Charilie Card Mitten. There you can read the whole story. Help raise $1000.00 by Friday the 26th of this week.

((( Circle of Knitting Hugs )))

Subway Knitters Charlie Card Mittens

Have you heard the newest rage in Boston? The Subway Knitter made some mittens with a little pocket and now everyone is talking about them and wanting a pair. Several men have stated only if gloves - you know - Minttens that have fingers in them.
Subway Knitter- Colleen is also having a charity raffle for a pair of mittens. You have to make a donation to Rosie's Place.
This is a home for Displaced Women, the Homeless. There is already donations of $600.00 and hope to raise this to $1000.00 by the end of the Raffle on the 26th of January which is this coming Friday.

((( Circle Of Hugs )))

Knitting on Shawls

I am still finishing the shawl and coverlet. The crochet edging is taking longer than planned. But both look so beautiful.
I will be taking pictures today and downloading tomorrow. I am happy to be at the end. I will also have photos of the Blanket Coat and all the threads required for this project. Will also have the swatch for the arms in photo and the cast on to the needles for the sleeves.

((( Circle of Happy Hugs )))

Sherrie Roberts

Organizing Knitting Projects

I finally have the yarn for a New Project. All of the threads are new on the market. I am lucky to have Windsor Button Store.
It is the only place that the owners and staff really go out of their way to see that you have all the correct brands.
They order the yarn for you. It would be so much easier for the WBS to suggest a different 'in store' available yarn.
Even though I am altering the pattern to accommodate my problem with wool- Allergic!
It is a project of memories.
I also, got these great packages with roping that allows them to act as backpacks. I took all of my projects and dated them.
I have stored them in my project closet. This gives me a great deal more room to work.
I am having a great day in the finishing of both shawls.

Knitting Project Coat

I am still working on both shawls. Hope to post pictures later today. I have now most of the materials for my Blanket Coat.
Will have the Gray non-wool lining this Saturday. Have found the most wonderful fleece at $4.44 a yard. Has a great feel.
Will also use the Green soft napped Blanket for extra protection from the wool. May try and make this removable.
Have been looking at stocking patterns. Will be removing the Christmas Tree on Saturday. I will be sad to put it away.
I have truly enjoyed the Fiber Optics with the pre-lites (6 strands) ready to set up and turn on. Hoping the company will make a white one. I really do not like ornaments on this tree.

Last Snow - Boston 2006

Happy New Year!!

Hope everyone is having a Great Start with the New Year! My Brother called last night and invited me to jump on a plane out of Boston, MA - no reservations, and fly to Virginia for First Night. What a kill joy! Then my son called to say, " I am with my friends!" "Have money for a cab: do not wait up!" Two Kill Joys in one night. I knitted them each a Dog House with Kitty Patches on Top to spoil their whole year! He He!!

My Brother's blanket is still being worked on. Making it a little longer. Friends shawl is still under construction. They are gone for the Holidays to warmer weather. Another Kill Joy Group.

I am off for the week and will be finishing projects and adding some photos. Now that I am more comfortable with the new camera given to me by my son in Iraq.

((( Circle of New Year's Hugs )))