Archive 1 - For all the Grandmas! (longest thread in the history of mankind archived)

[scamptx]

I am requesting a special prayer for Ryan tonight - he has a very bad cold and his chest is totally filled with congestion making it impossible for him to breath - I would take him to hospital but I am scared that they would perform a tracheostomy on him, so I am trying to manage the cold at home and clear the secretions as best as I can. On top of that he has a pinched sciatic nerve which is giving him a lot of pain, so as you can see he is in a bad way. Thank you

Holding warm positive healing thoughts for Ryan, and for you too, Inky! :hug: :pray: :hug:

[scamptx]

:eek: :eek: Was it on Sunday? Wondered what sent me off to the ER!! Seriously, thanks for thinking of me. There has been so much stress in life for the past 2 months that I haven't been doing much here. It started with the new computer and Windows Vista hating every program I use. Then snowballs at work, but I think we are headed in a forward direction again. The trip to the ER confirmed what I thought, but it was something I had to do. Having suffered panic attacks for 20 years, I knew it was the culprit. Still, not having one for 10 years then makes you wonder if it is just that. They said the EKG was fine... now to find time to do fun things again. Thanks again for the thoughts and gentle tugs :hug:

Glad you are ok--I know how that feels! (Breathe....!) :hug:

[LisasMom]

Me, too; me, too? What are we, chopped liver?:ron: :ron: :ron: :ron: :ron: :ron:
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

:eek: We better not be chopped liver with all the CATS that hang out around DSP!! :eek:

[LisasMom]

I am requesting a special prayer for Ryan tonight - he has a very bad cold and his chest is totally filled with congestion making it impossible for him to breath - I would take him to hospital but I am scared that they would perform a tracheostomy on him, so I am trying to manage the cold at home and clear the secretions as best as I can. On top of that he has a pinched sciatic nerve which is giving him a lot of pain, so as you can see he is in a bad way. Thank you

Goes without asking - prayers and hugs always! :love3: :love3: :pray: :pray: :hug: :hug:

[scamptx]

Miss Crystal, how many different types of fish are there, and does your hubbie know them all personally? I only know what comes in cans!! salmon, tuna, sardines, herring!! And white pointers of course!! :eek:

I'm with you on that one, Vallie--it either comes in the can, or cooked ready for me to eat!

[scamptx]

Well, maybe slight exaggeration:rolleyes: . We get bream, flathead, whiting, leatherjacket, mullet, sole, barramundi, gemfish, hoke, taylor, redfish and that is from the fish shop not the ocean!! So between the cans and the fishmongers I know my fish!! :lol:

Now you've lost me...:santa1:

[LisasMom]

I'll stick with the kind that you don't eat - like my little beta on my desk in my plant vase! :yes:

[scamptx]

Well, I had to run a couple of errands after work, got home, ate supper while catching up on emails, made sure that I took advantage of today's specials :santa1:, finally caught up here...

When am I supposed to find time to do a layout for CIJ????:doh: I haven't even been over to see what's happening today!!

(Wish I were a night owl...:ron: )

[Vallie]

I havent done any either! Work, work, work, no time for anything lately. Tomorrow was going to be my day off and they just rang me to come in. I am just heading out the door now, at least I am in the club today not as physical as the laundry!! Hope everyone has a great day. :hug: to all!!

[Vallie]

Extra for Inky and Ryan!! :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug::hug:

[Ineke]

Thanks for all the well wishes for Ryan:love3: :love3: :love3: :love3: :love3: . We had a bad night last night and only got a few hours sleep, Ryan woke up this morning with a very tight chest and not able to breath well at all, I spent a few hours doing percussion on his chest to try and loosen the phlegm and as he is unable to cough for himself because of his weakness I used a cough assist machine on him, which simulates a cough to try and bring some of it up, he is feeling a little better now that he is sitting up, the only problem there is that the mucus all sinks to the bottom of his chest and can become infected there. I will rug him up and take him to our doctors this afternoon so he can prescribe antibiotics for him and see if anything can be done for the bad pain in his leg. Thanks again for all your concern:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Christine]

Ineke, we sure hope Ryan improves quickly. I so admire the way you are able to care for him. I know some days must be difficult and you do it with such love!

I am concerned about Carma as well. I last heard from her on the first and she was leaving for Billings, Montana on the 3rd. Since my illness, I have not heard from her so I hope there is no problem with her. Please let us hear from you Carma.

Thanks again for all of your prayers and beautiful cards. I am planning to print them for an album. The scoop on my illness is that we are going to watch it carefully and not do surgery at this time. I will go in for another CAT scan next week to see if there is any change. In the meantime, I need to take it very easy, not lift nor do any work. If there is any problem, get to the hosptal quick! Sounds like a dream prescription to me! Just scrap, no work! Thanks again Ladies.
LOL Freda, are you sure didn't just pay your MDs to say this :lol: All scrap, no work, sounds awesome to me! Seriously though so happy you are doing better.

[Christine]

Long day at work for me, so my eyes are not staying open. I at least read through all you guys were up to while I was gone.

Carma, I am thinking of you too. Special hugs from your fellow beehive girl. :)

[kaybutler@mweb.]

Freda said: Sounds like a dream prescription to me! Just scrap, no work! Thanks again Ladies.

Freda !! I urgently need your MD's number !! I NEED that prescription too .... in black and white !! I keep telling everyone that is how to get better ..but when I went to my doc re my sore knees ..he told me to EXCERCISE !!!:shocked: :shocked: :eek: :eek: How rude is that ???? I definitetly need to find a new one and your Dr McDreamy with his dreamlike prescriptions sounds perfect !!:yes: :lol: :lol:
I'm so glad you're home now and looking forward to LOTS of LOs !! Give that lovely Scott of yours a hug :hug: We miss him already !!

WOS !!

[Cathiemarie]

Morning Ladies, I'm off to hospital today for another epidural so pull on those red threads for me. they are going to do it whilst I'm in an Xray machine so that they can target the spot more accurately, it may last longer than 3 weeks this time.

Carma, we are concerned - where are you sweetheart?

I am so impressed with this with my Kit LO that Victoria did (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=199913&cat=500&ppuser=6532) you really have done me proud and embellished my kit beautifully with those adorable photos. Thank you Helene. xxx

[Vallie]

Good luck with the epidural Cathie, I hope it goes well for you this time! :hug: :hug: :hug:
Inky, please keep us posted about Ryan if you can. You all must be exhausted, hope the doctor can do something to help him. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Vallie]

Cafe Scrap posted this in the Entertainment thread, I think you will like it!
Top Ten Baby Boomer Songs (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24791)

[Cathiemarie]

Red threads and prayers and hugs and mushy stuff like that for Ryan and Inky.

[GrandmaCrys]

Miss Crystal, how many different types of fish are there, and does your hubbie know them all personally? I only know what comes in cans!! salmon, tuna, sardines, herring!! And white pointers of course!! :eek:

More different ones than I could count. Yes, he knows a great many of them on a very personal basis! He, however, most ofen fishes for crappie, bluegill, redear, bass, catfish and the various kinds of salmon in our area. When ocean fishing, he goes for red snapper and grouper.

Personally, I have never seen white pointers in a can!:eek: :eek: :eek: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[GrandmaCrys]

:pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: Inky & Ryan -:pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray:

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and red threads, too!

[Vallie]

Wonder what happens when white pointers meet a groper???????? Mmmmmmm ..........:D

[scamptx]

Running out the door to work, and haven't had a chance to read to catch up. Just wanted to say that I woke up at three thinking about Carma, so wanted to shoot some red threads her way before I left.

Also lots and lots of hugs and positive thoughts for Inky and Ryan!!

later!

[LisasMom]

Morning Ladies, I'm off to hospital today for another epidural so pull on those red threads for me. they are going to do it whilst I'm in an Xray machine so that they can target the spot more accurately, it may last longer than 3 weeks this time.

Carma, we are concerned - where are you sweetheart?

I am so impressed with this with my Kit LO that Victoria did (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=199913&cat=500&ppuser=6532) you really have done me proud and embellished my kit beautifully with those adorable photos. Thank you Helene. xxx

Good luck sweetie!!! :love3: :love3:
And that kit, that layout!! Ohhhhhhhh! What a combo!!! :hug: :hug:

[LisasMom]

Wonder what happens when white pointers meet a groper???????? Mmmmmmm ..........:D

Vallie, some of your questions are going to get you labeled -- Pervy!!! :yes: :yes:

Then you can hang out in the loo waiting to see Percy!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[LisasMom]

More different ones than I could count. Yes, he knows a great many of them on a very personal basis! He, however, most ofen fishes for crappie, bluegill, redear, bass, catfish and the various kinds of salmon in our area. When ocean fishing, he goes for red snapper and grouper.



Don't forget Lake Erie's best contribution -- Lake Erie Perch (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonmarsh/320859928/)! (heavenly in beer batter!) :yes:

And my hometown is the Walleye Capital of the World! We even have a Walleye drop (http://www.walleyemadness.com/default.htm) on New Year's Eve!! :snowman:

[LisasMom]

:pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: Inky & Ryan -:pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray:

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

and red threads, too!

What Crys said!! :love3:

[yhalos]

:wave: Hi sweet ladies...popping in to say hi and catch up..

Inky, I DO hope Ryan is better today. I know how awful it can be not to be able to
take in a good breath of air. I will be pulling those red thread tight and saying lots
of:pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: for Ryan and for you.
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Jan, glad to see you posting again, you've been missed..:yes: I'm sorry to hear you are not feeling well. I think you should do exactly what your Dr. said..scrap and have fun...:hug: :hug:

Cathie, lots of luck on your epidural today..sending those red threads across the sea.
:pray: :pray: :pray: :hug: :hug:

And CARMA where are you? Sending :pray: :pray: :pray: your way. Let's hear from you soon girl..we are ALL worried.:yes: :hug:

[Nicole Young]

Hello ladies! UUUHHH, after two days of fighting my internet a technician came out and fixed it!!! (I had TOO much signal...????...sounds fishy, but it is working now, so I guess I can't complain!)
:mad: :cry: :eek: :mad: That is a mini tantrum for missing all the CIJ sales yesterday! ANd I am a day behind in Power Scrapping...:shocked: Guess I have a lot of work ahead of me today!!!
:pray: :pray: Lots of prayers needed I see! :pray: :pray:
Hope everyone is well! BBL...after I spend 1000s of hours catching up with Gundi's PS!!!!

[kaybutler@mweb.]

Wonder what happens when white pointers meet a groper???????? Mmmmmmm ..........:D

:twins: :twins: Vallie ..you are SOOOO rude !!!

[MarsOlson]

There is a new challenge posted in Odds'n'Ends with Chicks'n'Mars
Glorious Gardens Challenge (http://digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=317476#post317476)

There is an extra special posting bonus this time generously donated by our own Nicole Young!! It's beautiful so you won't want to miss it! See the preview of what you will get just for doing the challenge!

Grace's Garden Page Kit (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200038&cat=3365)by Nicole Young

[LauraLou]

Don't forget Lake Erie's best contribution -- Lake Erie Perch (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonmarsh/320859928/)! (heavenly in beer batter!) :yes:

And my hometown is the Walleye Capital of the World! We even have a Walleye drop (http://www.walleyemadness.com/default.htm) on New Year's Eve!! :snowman:

Way to go, Vicki!!! We are doing some pretty good perching right here, too. THink we will search out a good perch place for dinner on Friday night. Can't beat DUffy's in Amhurstburg, Ontario, though.

[Freda]

"Freda !! I urgently need your MD's number !! I NEED that prescription too .... in black and white !! I keep telling everyone that is how to get better ..but when I went to my doc re my sore knees ..he told me to EXCERCISE !!! How rude is that ???? I definitetly need to find a new one and your Dr McDreamy with his dreamlike prescriptions sounds perfect !!"

You are too funny Kay! I suspect that when they know I am stable and this thing isn't going to suddenly rupture, I will be told to exercise as well. It is just for the moment that I need to be "lazy".

I found another old message from Carma in my in box, she was planning to stay 10 days at her daughters in Billings and said that she doesn't have cable. We may not hear from her for another week and hopefully there is nothing wrong. These messages came in just before I went to the hospital, so I forgot. That is my story and I'm sticking with it!

For some reason lately, I am having cravings for fried fish. Wonder why that is, I think it has something to do with this thread. Thinking of Cathiemarie and Inky today.

[Cathiemarie]

Evening Girls, back from the hospital and it went OK. Will let you know tomoz if the steroid pain killers have kicked in. I'm off to rest for a bit now but before I do, is anyone else having difficulty downloading Ambers Happy Hollydays Alpha? I keep getting a 'File is Corrupted' message????? HELP.

[lindyroz]

I am requesting a special prayer for Ryan tonight - he has a very bad cold and his chest is totally filled with congestion making it impossible for him to breath - I would take him to hospital but I am scared that they would perform a tracheostomy on him, so I am trying to manage the cold at home and clear the secretions as best as I can. On top of that he has a pinched sciatic nerve which is giving him a lot of pain, so as you can see he is in a bad way. Thank you

:pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: HUGS, RYAN, PRAYER TO GET YOU FEELING BETTER :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Welcome home FREDA !!! So glad you're on the mend! :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[cybergram]

Beth Hardy & her DH are staying at a lovely Victorian Inn here in my town, we chatted last night, today they are on a whale cruise & tonight we hope to get together, will take lots of pictures!!!

Here is my layout using Lauren's "Royal Hearts", as this is CIJ week, this photo of Jacob with Santa PJ's was just so appropriate!!! This picture was taken on a very hot night in June but dear Jacob still insisted on the hot PJ's!
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200049&cat=2610

[Nicole Young]

Glad you are back Freda!!

[lindyroz]

All caught up again :tup: :tup: so enjoy the comments, see Vallie is up to her usual tricks, Crys keeps our vocaulary updated... chopped liver :twins: :twins: and Kay just makes me laugh out loud all around... LOVE THIS THREAD :tup: :yahoo: :lol: :tup: :yahoo: :lol: :clap: :clap:

Hugs out to Cathymarie and JanW too... :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

See you all later, gotta check out the heritage link, haven't been there in too long :wave:

[Victoria]

Hope all is well with all of you. I just posted my LO for the Odds and Ends Challenge
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200051&cat=500&ppuser=6532
It's in the Digital Delights gallery at the present time. I look forward to getting Nicoles wonderful kit as the posting bonus. we all have garden/flower photos right?
Inkek, how is Ryan today?
Hugs afo you and Cathiemarie, and continued prayers.
Glad to hear that you are doing okay Freda.
Wonderful LO's in the galleries by our grannies. You go Grannies!
Red threads wrapped tight.

[Fulltime RVer]

What Omi said. :-(

It has been days since I've been online and I don't have much time now either. :-(

We played tourist yesterday - drove both sides of the peninsula and then drove up to the tip of another little peninsula near Traverse City. Bought yellow cherries (Queen Anne) and I think I'm going to put them in a batch of brownies when I go home.

Cherries are all over the place these days - trees and fruit stands are loaded with them. So are my DH and I. :-) They are so good. We've got local raspberries too.

We heard about a drive-in called Don's in Traverse City that is supposed to have world class malts. Will check it out next time we are over that way - maybe when Laura and Fran get here if we can wait that long. :-)

Gotta run. We are having D over for supper. D is one of the interpreters and is from Virginia. She and DH and I have been hanging out quite a bit and she's coming over for dinner tonight.

I've done no scrapbooking for days either. :-(

[Fulltime RVer]

Vallie -

You are most welcome for the postcard. Nope. I have not climbed it yet. Maybe before we go, but that depends on what my knee does. It seems to be getting a bit worse. Grrr!

There's going to be a great concert at this dune this weekend but I won't be there. :-( My DH and I are giving a small and not so great concert at exactly the same time. Wahhhh! We may be the only two at our concert. Eight piece brass ensemble - free vs. mountain dulcimer, guitar, and washtub bass. No contest.

[dagwood]

I am down to four pairs of undies, must be time to go home soon:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[JaeDee]

Spent the afternoon making a Christmas tree dedicated to my friends at DSP!!

CIJ Tree (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200079&cat=4677)

Meryl's home :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: Hope you had a wonderful trip!!!!

Daggie Travel Safe!!!!! Cant wait to see those LOs and pics!!!

:hug: :hug: :hug:
JaeDee

[dagwood]

only have time for a quick read, Ineke I do hope that Ryan is on the road to recovery, and Cathie looking forward to our talk on the phone in the morning, I see that you have not be well either, you can tell me all about it tomorrow. Must get you to play secertary for me and get me back up to speed with the grannies.

Just spent three days walking the hills in the Lakes Distract in UK. Wow, more living postcards, lots of lovely quaint farms, slate fences, lovely green hills with white fluffly sheep and soft eyed cows. We have walked miles, climb castles and visited Beatrix Potters home and farms. Taken just over 2300 photos, thank goodness for digital.

[scamptx]

Evening Girls, back from the hospital and it went OK. Will let you know tomoz if the steroid pain killers have kicked in. I'm off to rest for a bit now but before I do, is anyone else having difficulty downloading Ambers Happy Hollydays Alpha? I keep getting a 'File is Corrupted' message????? HELP.

So glad it went OK, and hope you feel better tomorrow! :hug:

I didn't have a problem with the download, but I'm having a problem staying in the store long enough to place an order. Do you suppose this means I've reached my limit???:shocked:

[scamptx]

I am down to four pairs of undies, must be time to go home soon:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I never thought of the length of a trip based on an undie count!:lol: :lol:

[evergreen100]

I am down to four pairs of undies, must be time to go home soon:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:


Dags, there is a spare pair of mine floating around overseas somewhere. You can borrow them if you like:lol: :lol: . Pleased you are having such a great time and look forward to layouts and stories when you get home.

Nice to hear from you, Karen RVer, sounds like you are having a wow time as well. Have a great time with those other Grannies and let us know what they say about all of the rest of us :D

Speaking of travellers, Bocca must surely be home from her trip by now...tugging your red thread Bocca:)

Inky, hope you and Ryan are going OK today :hug: :hug:

Get well sick ones, stay well healthy ones and WOS

[scamptx]

Just spent three days walking the hills in the Lakes Distract in UK. Wow, more living postcards, lots of lovely quaint farms, slate fences, lovely green hills with white fluffly sheep and soft eyed cows. We have walked miles, climb castles and visited Beatrix Potters home and farms. Taken just over 2300 photos, thank goodness for digital.

But now you'll have to sort through all of them!:lol: I can't wait to see the ones of Beatrix Potter's home and farm--she was quite fascinating!

I think I'll see if the store will let me finish shopping...

[lizzanne]

Hello all, there seems to be so many that need extra hugs and prayers. I hope you all know your included in mine!
My dear friend Jill has sent me email and posted me on who hasn't been so well.
INky ...i hope Ryan is doing better by now and the dr. has him on the right track.
Freda.....glad to hear your home and on the stricktest of "relax and scrap" bedrest!
Carma.....someone posted your not at home...so its good to hear its not because your not well that there's no post from you.
Jan W.....i can so relate to the panic attacks and the tightness in the chest. Hope your feeling better as well.
And Cathy ....i'm not even sure why your not doing so well.....but your still included in the prayer as well.
Rv'r....i wish i was coming with the rest of them to visit you. I have yet to get to that side of the state this year and your in one of my favorite areas of our state.
Oh...and be sure you go for the malt!!
Kay...thanks for the pm.
Update on my brother in law. He's home. There isn't much they can do for him right now till everything heals. A skin graft from his thigh was done last week to cover the amputation. There will be another surgery on his foot ( another bone graft) soon, but thats on hold. His spirits are still good but he's having a bit of a low now and then......he's praising my sister for her goodness......lol.
Now I knew she was good....what took him so long?? just kidding of course, he always knew too.
Anyways...thanks for the prayers and thoughts....he'll still be needing them. Lots of surgeries to go through yet and if he can just keep the amputation from infection this will be the best of news.
I hope your all enjoying your summer or winter. Is anyone in fall or spring? Hmm....we never hear of that do we??
Nicole....i've seen your kit....its fantastic!!! Do your thing and make your mama proud!!
Jill...thanks for the updates and the emails. You do spoil me!
hugs all

[carti]

Prayers for Ryan hope he is better.
Praying that Carma is ok.

[RoadMap4Us]

Lizzie -- So good to see your post. Hugs and prayers.

Freda -- YES! Glad you are softly, quietly, comfortably on the mend.

((((((((((Carma)))))))))))))

I know I've missed posts -- so ((((((((((((((((((((((ALL)))))))))))))))))))))))!! !!!

[RoadMap4Us]

p.s. WOOHOO, Nicole!! Dad and I are so proud of you, no matter what!!

[JanW.]

Just popping in to say hello and leave some hugs. Thanks ladies for all of your kind words of encouragement. Has there been any news of Carma??? I didn't see it, but may have missed something. :pray: :pray: for those who need it and :hug: :hug: for everyone.

[Nicole Young]

Ok, so I am playing hookie from Power Scrapping...so Gundi DON'T READ THIS POST!!!!
I am suppose to be doing something with elements, but I would rather sit out here and waffle, waffle, waffle!

[Nicole Young]

Hope Ryan is feeling better!
Cathie- glad everything went well, hope it continues!
Lizzanne- glad to see you out here!
And for everyone else big hugs and lots of prayers for those who need it!

[Christine]

Ok, so I am playing hookie from Power Scrapping...so Gundi DON'T READ THIS POST!!!!
I am suppose to be doing something with elements, but I would rather sit out here and waffle, waffle, waffle!

I'm reading! Shame on you Nicole. :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: I still love ya anyway. :hug:

[Christine]

Hello ladies! UUUHHH, after two days of fighting my internet a technician came out and fixed it!!! (I had TOO much signal...????...sounds fishy, but it is working now, so I guess I can't complain!)
:mad: :cry: :eek: :mad: That is a mini tantrum for missing all the CIJ sales yesterday! ANd I am a day behind in Power Scrapping...:shocked: Guess I have a lot of work ahead of me today!!!
:pray: :pray: Lots of prayers needed I see! :pray: :pray:
Hope everyone is well! BBL...after I spend 1000s of hours catching up with Gundi's PS!!!!

LOL no way it will take you 1000 hours, only 999. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Christine]

There is a new challenge posted in Odds'n'Ends with Chicks'n'Mars
Glorious Gardens Challenge (http://digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=317476#post317476)

There is an extra special posting bonus this time generously donated by our own Nicole Young!! It's beautiful so you won't want to miss it! See the preview of what you will get just for doing the challenge!

Grace's Garden Page Kit (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200038&cat=3365)by Nicole Young

Love it! and will definitely be doing the challenge.

[Christine]

Evening Girls, back from the hospital and it went OK. Will let you know tomoz if the steroid pain killers have kicked in. I'm off to rest for a bit now but before I do, is anyone else having difficulty downloading Ambers Happy Hollydays Alpha? I keep getting a 'File is Corrupted' message????? HELP.

Cathie glad to hear all went well. Prayers and red threads coming your way that you continue to improve.

[Christine]

Spent the afternoon making a Christmas tree dedicated to my friends at DSP!!

CIJ Tree (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200079&cat=4677)

Meryl's home :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: Hope you had a wonderful trip!!!!

Daggie Travel Safe!!!!! Cant wait to see those LOs and pics!!!

:hug: :hug: :hug:
JaeDee

Love it JD!

Dags, be safe, we know how to find you just follow all of the undies you have been throwing out. :lol:

[Christine]

only have time for a quick read, Ineke I do hope that Ryan is on the road to recovery, and Cathie looking forward to our talk on the phone in the morning, I see that you have not be well either, you can tell me all about it tomorrow. Must get you to play secertary for me and get me back up to speed with the grannies.

Just spent three days walking the hills in the Lakes Distract in UK. Wow, more living postcards, lots of lovely quaint farms, slate fences, lovely green hills with white fluffly sheep and soft eyed cows. We have walked miles, climb castles and visited Beatrix Potters home and farms. Taken just over 2300 photos, thank goodness for digital.

2,300! Wow! Make sure you come Power Scrap them when you get back. Don't listen to Nicole, you really will love it. :lol:

[Nicole Young]

Chris...you are waffling!!!! Shouldn't you be setting a good example for me and working on your PS!!!!

[Nicole Young]

I think I scared you away! Oh well, I really should go work on my PS...hear that noise...that is me dragging my feet and groaning!!! LOL

[Christine]

Hey Lizzanne thanks for the update, red threads, hugs and prayers for you.

[Nicole Young]

Be back tommorrow!

[Christine]

Nah I am just reading. Oh should the leader be doing this too? I thought I just had to be cute and pass out prizes. I better get going then. LOL

[Christine]

Night Nicole.

[JaeDee]

I have been working on the LO all evening!! I even missed Our Hertiage--which I never do--because I was so into getting this done!! Anyway here it is.

Team Digital Visits Happy Noo Noo Land (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200154&nocache=1) Using the Flattie template of course!!

[carti]

I made a layout also for Glorious Gardens Challenge for Odds n' Ends.

This CIJ really keep one busy reading everything or trying to.

I am so tired going to bed it is 10:00 pm in Arizona and hot!

carti

[Ineke]

Thank you so much again for all the well wishes and prayers for Ryan - he had another sleepless night with the congestion on his chest making it hard for him to breath, we are spending hours just trying to keep the phlegm from settling down in his chest and up till now there is no infection there which is good. Another good thing is that the crippling pain in the back of his leg has improved a lot, so that is something to be thankful for, we will just have to try and stay on top of this cold and keep his airways clear for as long as the cold lasts, which in his case is usually about 2 weeks, so we have a challenging few weeks ahead of us - never mind, we will get through it!

Dags it is a good thing that you didnt have any accidents whilst confronted with a bear because you would have run out of underwear and have had to come home early!!

Thank you also for everyone who sent us a private message and despite being very tired I have still had time to spend loads of money in the DSP shop!!

[Vallie]

Originally Posted by Vallie View Post
Wonder what happens when white pointers meet a groper???????? Mmmmmmm ..........

:twins: :twins: Vallie ..you are SOOOO rude !!!

Me rude? :rolleyes: It is a scientific piscatorial question!!! :yes:

[Vallie]

Inky, so glad Ryan is coping a little better. What an ordeal for you all. I hope all goes well for the next few days. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Vallie]

Evening Girls, back from the hospital and it went OK. Will let you know tomoz if the steroid pain killers have kicked in. I'm off to rest for a bit now but before I do, is anyone else having difficulty downloading Ambers Happy Hollydays Alpha? I keep getting a 'File is Corrupted' message????? HELP.

I got it okay Cathie! It is beautiful.
I hope you feel better soon. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Vallie]

My post above somewhere, was at 4.44pm (sydney time) and number 14444. It is those spooky numbers again. The 4s and the 1s pop up everywhere. Like the time may be 11.11 or the petrol bowser no.11 with 11 litres on it (eek). Someone is playing with my head!!!!

[Cathiemarie]

Morning Girls, not feeling too good this morning, the legs feel really heavy but the consultant did say that I might feel worse before I feel better since he was touching nerves in my spinal column with his needle, yikes.

Anyway Dags is going to phone me this morning - sadly she's run out of time for us to hook up in person so we'll do it by modern technology. Does anyone have any burning questions for her or any News Alerts you would like me to pass on to her????

[MarsOlson]

Hope you feel better soon cee-em

[MarsOlson]

oh look at that... i have the spooky vallie thing going on.. post at 3:28 and 728 photos and it was post 14448. not to mention mary was born on the 8th of 88. :D

[Vallie]

:eek: :eek: :eek:

[Vallie]

Hi Cathie!! Hope your heavy legs get lighter soon! Just tell Dags to buy a few more pairs of knickers or they wont let her on the plane!Those last few pairs must be wearing thin by now!;)

[Vallie]

I just looked at my pms, I have .............. 44!!!! spookier!!!!!!!!!!!!! what does it mean?????????? :eek:

[Cathiemarie]

Hi girls, just got off the phone with Dags:clap: :clap: . She says she thinks she has enough Knickers to keep her going :doh: but if not I told her to go Knickerless,:eek: but then we thought what is she gets pulled at customs:eek: :eek: :eek: So she decided if necessary she'd wear some of hubbies:shocked: :shocked:

They are off sightseeing now and are going to try and go and tour :twins: Cadbury's World Chocolate Tourist Attraction.:twins:

She said she's pulling red threads for Inky and Ryan and Freda too, :pray: and will be home on Monday.:yahoo: :yahoo: and feels ready to lay her head on her own pillow. During their trip they've checked into 15 different hotels along the way and now she's ready to come home.

[Vallie]

Thanks Cathie! I got a pm from Dags too. She said she will lose a day coming home! This is her last day in England, then they fly to Singapore. She is going to go shopping in Singapore when they have the stop-over, then be home monday. She probably wont feel like surfacing for a while. What a great trip!!

[GrandmaCrys]

The Rodeo was great fun; now I've "been there and done that" so won't really need to go again.:lol: :lol:

It's taken me nearly an hour to catch up this morning and of course, I have a very faulty memory, so tough to respond to everything. So, if I miss you, please don't be offended, just chalk it up to "senior moments".

Dags, this has surely been the trip of a lifetime and you'll have scrapping opportunities from here to kingdom come. Don't know if I'd like counting the days by the pairs of underwear still in the suitcase, but...:eek: :eek: :eek: whatever works!:lol: :lol:

Cathie, hope your legs are getting lighter and lighter...

Freda, so glad you're still improving. Perhaps by the time you get to the "exercising" part, that'll just mean picking up your camera and walking somewhere to get that next photo to scrap!:lol: :lol: :lol:

Nicole, you kit is beautiful. Hope I can get that LO done to entitle me to the bonus.

Lizzie, so glad to hear from you again. Hope your BIL keeps improving and you Sis doesn't wear herself out. I'm sure they require and I'm sending lots more :hug: :hug: :hug: and :pray: :pray: :pray: and red threads.

Inky, sounds like you have several more days of closely watching and nursing Ryan's cold. Beat of luck to you and yours and of course, more :pray: :pray: :pray: and :hug: :hug: :hug: and red threads to you all.

Helene, those layouts just keep coming and I always look forward to them. I so admire your creativity and your never-ending stash of photos!

Vallie, you're just too quick witted. Sorry those numbers are spooking you!:eek: :eek: :eek:

All those above and EVERYBODY else, I love you. Gotta get ready for work.

[cybergram]

Hi all my dear Grannie friends!! Just got back from having a very enjoyable breakfast with BethHardy & her DH. He hardly got a word in, lol, Beth & I were chatting so much!!! We took pictures, hers are better than mine & grrrrrrrr I have having trouble downloading mine, hopefully I will soon fix the problem

Beth & her DH went whale watching yesterday & she has some geat shots!! Today they were taking the ferry to Prince Edward Island where hopefully they will have good weather but rain is forecast.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: to all, I'm off now to GROAN, get on my knees to check connections, to figure out why my pics are not downloading!

[lindyroz]

Hello to everyone! Good to hear from you Lizzanne! Hugs to Inky and Ryan, and everyone else in need. Can't wait to see Dags photos of this fabulous trip! Time to get a peek at the galleries and CIJ goin's on :santa1: Have a great one!

[Victoria]

Cathiemarie..take care, rest and don't sit too much, not good for the pressure on the back spinal column either. So glad you did get to talk to Dags. I do wish that you could have also met her in person. We missed you in chat last night.
Ineke, hope Ryan continues to improve.
Good to see Freda at the chat last night.
Prayers still comming your way.
Nancy, it sounds like you had a wonderful visit with Beth. These cyberfriends are wonderful in person too.
Anybody comming to beautiful British Columbia (gateway to Alaska) please let me know, so that we can meet.
Thanks for the comments on my LO's. They are always appreciated.
It's been sweltering hot the last few days, and it's to be even hotter today. Our basement is cooler, and we sleep down there, so am geting some sleep. I was using the laptop downstairs during the evening and dropped my cordless mouse (broken). I can't scrap without it, and if it's too hot again, I won't be sitting at this computer today.
Hope everybody has a good day. Hugs!

[justadd_sugar]

In chat this morning I asked a question and I was told to ask the grannies cuz
they know everything!!!
So here I am ...in front of all of you kind ladies begging for a little help..

Im trying to make my very first element and I need to bend my rope/cord for it in a ^ shape. I am using PSE 5 and I haven't been able to find a tut to help me. I signed up for a mentor but haven't heard back yet..
Im very new to scrappin' but Im learning very quickly..
And I'm so excited to have this page done so I can post it with all my own things!
So if any of you would be so gracious in helping me I would greatly appreciate it!!
Thanks so much in advance!!

[Meryl]

Sugar, I am so sorry I missed your question in T42. I don't use PSE (PSCS), however, if I were doing what I think you were asking, I'd "cut" the rope where it has to bend (looks like you want a point?) and duplicate the layer. Position as you want, and use blending tools to work the join together. I hope this helps? You can also try posting your question ins the Photoshop / Elements thread (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=73), however I have to agree, the Grannies do know everything lol!

[Christine]

Morning Girls, not feeling too good this morning, the legs feel really heavy but the consultant did say that I might feel worse before I feel better since he was touching nerves in my spinal column with his needle, yikes.

Anyway Dags is going to phone me this morning - sadly she's run out of time for us to hook up in person so we'll do it by modern technology. Does anyone have any burning questions for her or any News Alerts you would like me to pass on to her????

Cathie sorry you aren't feeling well this am, hope it passes soon. Just tell Dags hi from me! and hugs for both of you. :hug: :hug:

[Impy]

Speaking of T42, thanks for the link to the flatties templates. I've been playing with them and just put my 1st flattie in the gallery.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200236&cat=4418

How fun!! : )

[Christine]

Hi all my dear Grannie friends!! Just got back from having a very enjoyable breakfast with BethHardy & her DH. He hardly got a word in, lol, Beth & I were chatting so much!!! We took pictures, hers are better than mine & grrrrrrrr I have having trouble downloading mine, hopefully I will soon fix the problem

Beth & her DH went whale watching yesterday & she has some geat shots!! Today they were taking the ferry to Prince Edward Island where hopefully they will have good weather but rain is forecast.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: to all, I'm off now to GROAN, get on my knees to check connections, to figure out why my pics are not downloading!

Nancy so awesome that you had a nice visit! :)

[Christine]

Speaking of T42, thanks for the link to the flatties templates. I've been playing with them and just put my 1st flattie in the gallery.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200236&cat=4418

How fun!! : )

WTG Vicki!

[Christine]

Do you all remember the bear that we saw and then it ate the boy a couple of weeks later? I did a LO last night of the place we were visiting when we saw it. As you can see, it is a gorgeous place.

Cascade Springs (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200099&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

[kaybutler@mweb.]

Hey Sugar ..nice to see you here ! I really hope one of these clever Gran's can give you a hand ..looks like our Meryl may have sorted your problem out ?? Looking forward to seeing your LO !!

[justadd_sugar]

Im trying it the way Meryl said..but its not working out real well..lol..for me anyway
What Im trying to do is make a rope for hanging a plaque of sorts on a brad
I not only need to figure out how to make the rope into the ^ shape but also how to make it look like a knot on the plaque...
I hope this is making sense ...it does in my head anyway..lol
Thanks again in advance to anyone & everyone ...who attempts to help this newbie!

Shara

[Victoria]

I just posted a LO in the Odds and Ends Garden Challenge by Chick and Mars using the delightful kit which is a posting bonus by our own GIT Nicole Young. Here is the link to the LO: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200247&cat=3365
This is a challenge we can all do, right?

[Christine]

Helene, those flowers are just awesome!

[cybergram]

Here is my favorite Christmas memory layout for Rene's challenge:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200252&cat=4707

[Cathiemarie]

Hello Ladies, I need your creative ideas please. My two neices are riding their pony at a show in August and there is a fun section for them. They have to go in Fancy Dress, the pony too. the usual things will be horse and jockey, cowboy and indians, the usual themes with rider and horse. The girls have beautiful Shalwar/Chemise suits so we were thinking we'd do Bollywood and dress casper as one of those beautiful Asian Wedding horses. But I need ideas please - if you have a better suggestion, that would be great too.

Waiting for your ideas.

[JaeDee]

Cathie, I'm clueless!! Good luck!

I have to share the link to Mars' Christmas Tree (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200210&what=allfields&name=mars&name=mars)!! Just amazing Mars!!!! Check out those credits!!

Also I won a prize from Santa!!Thu July 12, 2007 10:49am

And I Quote (this is for my Dress the Designer)
oh JaeDee this just tickles my jelly belly!!

Love what you've done with the team!
I think you deserve a present in your stocking! How about a round CD Tin? http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.c... ducts_id=4063

Just PM me your real name, user name, and email address and I'll have the prize lady drop a coupon into your stocking!!

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Santa Claus

Cool Huh!!!

Have a great day, Ladies!!

Off to see Harry Potter-I Hope

:hug: :hug: :hug:
JaeDee

[Meryl]

Hello all you gorgeous Grans! Been back nearly a week now and just starting to touch sides, sorry I have taken too long to stop by. Thanks for all the lovely birthday wishes - wow and great to share the day with Laura! :clap: :clap: :clap: I spent my birthday in the Quiver Tree Forest, lovely place to be. I have at last posted a couple of pages, Spitzkoppe Page 1 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200263&cat=518) and Spitzkoppe Page 2 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200265&nocache=1)

I have attached a few of my favourite photos - you will see ray photographing the flat Grannies who accompanied us, this was shortly before the disappeared into the dunes, never to be seen again! Lol :lol: :lol: :lol: looks like I am not a very good caretaker, however i am sure they are enjoying themselves in beautiful Namibia!

Big thanks to Kay for relaying news to you all.:love3:

[cybergram]

I am getting soooooooooooooo frustrated with the server busy signals but...it is CIJ week afterall, get your patience in order Nancy!!!

Here is my layout using Irene's gorgeous kit:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200289&cat=4264

[evergreen100]

In chat this morning I asked a question and I was told to ask the grannies cuz
they know everything!!!
So here I am ...in front of all of you kind ladies begging for a little help..

Im trying to make my very first element and I need to bend my rope/cord for it in a ^ shape. I am using PSE 5 and I haven't been able to find a tut to help me. I signed up for a mentor but haven't heard back yet..
Im very new to scrappin' but Im learning very quickly..
And I'm so excited to have this page done so I can post it with all my own things!
So if any of you would be so gracious in helping me I would greatly appreciate it!!
Thanks so much in advance!!

Sorry I am of no help to you, justadd sugar, but welcome to the Granny thread anyway:) :) . I look forward to seeing the completed layout.

Welcome back Meryl! I will visit your links to layouts shortly. what? The Flatties lost, loose and unsupervised in Namibia:eek: :eek: ??? OMG, the world as we know it could be changed forever:shocked: :shocked: :lol: . I love you cute Santa avatar too:).

Cathie, hope you are feeling good effects from your procedure today:):hug: . I am of no use re suggestions for costumes, sorry, Lady Godiva would be easy but probably not suitable I guess, oh well:lol: :lol:. I'll try to think of something else. Lady Guinivere and Lancelot (or Prancelot:D) maybe??

Vicotria, I absolutely INSIST that you share your scrapping speed with ME!!!!! Here you have a layout done with a posting bonus from Nicole and I havent even found a photo to scrap for that challenge yet!!!!!

I'm off to visit all your links, ladies, have a great day and WOS

[Christine]

Cathie, I'm clueless!! Good luck!

I have to share the link to Mars' Christmas Tree (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200210&what=allfields&name=mars&name=mars)!! Just amazing Mars!!!! Check out those credits!!

Also I won a prize from Santa!!Thu July 12, 2007 10:49am

And I Quote (this is for my Dress the Designer)
oh JaeDee this just tickles my jelly belly!!

Love what you've done with the team!
I think you deserve a present in your stocking! How about a round CD Tin? http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.c... ducts_id=4063

Just PM me your real name, user name, and email address and I'll have the prize lady drop a coupon into your stocking!!

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Santa Claus

Cool Huh!!!

Have a great day, Ladies!!

Off to see Harry Potter-I Hope

:hug: :hug: :hug:
JaeDee

Congrats JD on your prize. Whoo Hooo!

[GrandmaCrys]

My congrats, also, JaeDee. You so deserved a prize for that one!

[scamptx]

I have to share the link to Mars' Christmas Tree (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200210&what=allfields&name=mars&name=mars)!! Just amazing Mars!!!! Check out those credits!!

Also I won a prize from Santa!!Thu July 12, 2007 10:49am

And I Quote (this is for my Dress the Designer)
oh JaeDee this just tickles my jelly belly!!

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Santa Claus

:hug: :hug: :hug:
JaeDee

Congratulations, JaeDee!!

And Mars, that tree is going to fall over it's so heavy with ornaments!

[evergreen100]

Congrats on the Santa prize JD, your page was terrific!

[Victoria]

Congrats JaeDee on your gift from Santa. A well deserved gift.

[RoadMap4Us]

OHHHHHHH -- I hope you will forgive me!!!

I've let the cat out of the bag!! My hubby was looking over my shoulder at the Flatties and was just about on the floor with laughter. I know I told him I've been off on adventures with you-all but he must have thought I was just being addle-headed again!!! Anyway, he wants to join us next time. So he has joined us in the Flattie Gallery. Here's my dear half-flattie hubby (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200338&cat=500&ppuser=41276).

Nicole -- SORRY!!! Couldn't keep your dad out of this fun place forever!!

[Nicole Young]

HAHAHA!!! Dad is a flattie! I will never let him live that down!!!!!!

[carti]

Congratulations JaeDee!

[RoadMap4Us]

JaeDee -- How fortunate!!! What a prize from Santa!! You must have been very good! (Well, your LO was very good anyway!!)

[omio]

No time to catch up on reading at the moment but have two interesting websites. For people who want to test themselves on U.S. Citizenship, the site is http://games.toast.net/independence/. (Be careful, though, because it incorrectly marked one each on my DH's and mine.)

For the nature enthusiasts, there are some truly elegeant looking insects at http://www.thaibugs.com/. On the home page, click in the trees instead of on the words.

[yhalos]

:yahoo: :yahoo: Woohoooo Congrats Jaedee :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: I loved that LO.
Meryl Welcome Home !!!!!!!!:twins: :twins: :twins: :twins:

[Christine]

OHHHHHHH -- I hope you will forgive me!!!

I've let the cat out of the bag!! My hubby was looking over my shoulder at the Flatties and was just about on the floor with laughter. I know I told him I've been off on adventures with you-all but he must have thought I was just being addle-headed again!!! Anyway, he wants to join us next time. So he has joined us in the Flattie Gallery. Here's my dear half-flattie hubby (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200338&cat=500&ppuser=41276).

Nicole -- SORRY!!! Couldn't keep your dad out of this fun place forever!!

LOL, love the flattie family. :)

[JanW.]

Meryl, Welcome Back!

JaeDee, Congrats!

Deb, how cool your hubby wanted to join the flatties!

Nicole, your posting bonus is very pretty!

Did I miss any news on Carma?

Cathie, how are you feeling?

Meds kicking in, gonna crash and leaving hugs for all.

[Christine]

I got Nicole's bonus and I am sending her positive vibes, by making her a designer folder in my DSP folder of kits, already. I will have to move the other 2 freebie kits over, too. How could they say no to our awesome Nicole?

[Christine]

since I seem to be the only one talking on the forums, (its amazing how many threads say I was the last post. :lol: ) I guess I will go to bed. Night all to those on this side of the world and good morning to the rest of you. :D

[justadd_sugar]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

I did it ladies!! :tup:

Meryl THANK YOU so much for the help I finally figured out what you meant by cut!..:lol:

I recently signed up for SNL and it inspired me to try creating some of my own things! I havent tried doing anything with their color swatch yet ...but I'm sure I will in the future!

This LO is done with all my own creations with exception of Jamies Rouselles -Nothing But Photos Quick Click and the fonts..(which I have no idea how to make)

This is my first time attempting to create anything and only my 8th LO!!
It may not be much but I sure am excited about it!!
So Please Please let me know what you think!!!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200391&cat=500&ppuser=64811

Thanks SOO much in advance!
Hugs!!!
Shara

[Vallie]

That is a cute layout Shara, are they your dogs?

[Vallie]

Inky, how is Ryan??????????????????????? :hug: :hug:

[cybergram]

Congrats dear JaeDee, Welcome Home Meryl

I submitted this layout last night using Irene's gorgeous Auld Yuletide kit, then I changed the background, hint hint, lol hopefully I will get some more comments now on my lonely layout!!
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200289&cat=500&ppuser=7677

[Meryl]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

I did it ladies!! :tup:

Meryl THANK YOU so much for the help I finally figured out what you meant by cut!..:lol:

I recently signed up for SNL and it inspired me to try creating some of my own things! I havent tried doing anything with their color swatch yet ...but I'm sure I will in the future!

This LO is done with all my own creations with exception of Jamies Rouselles -Nothing But Photos Quick Click and the fonts..(which I have no idea how to make)

This is my first time attempting to create anything and only my 8th LO!!
It may not be much but I sure am excited about it!!
So Please Please let me know what you think!!!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200391&cat=500&ppuser=64811

Thanks SOO much in advance!
Hugs!!!
Shara

Congrats Shara! I am thrilled you got it right, and a great page too :)

[scamptx]

Just popping in to say good morning, good evening whilst I can! The site has been slow, but oh what fun CIJ is! Except that I've been so busy at work this week (why this week?!!) I haven't had time to do too much chatting around.

Red threads out--anyone heard from Fran? I know she's on the road, but thought she might have checked in...Or have I just missed a post back somewhere?

Also, still sending red thread out to Carma- :hug:, and :hug: :hug: to Inky and Ryan.

:santa: WOS! :santa:

[Ineke]

Congratulations Shara you have done a terrific job with this layout - love the newspaper background and the elements with the rope hanger is great - you will have to tell me how you created the rope - I use PSE5 as well.

[Ineke]

Thanks for all the support ladies , Ryan is feeling a little better today and has been on his computer for the last few hours so he must be getting better!!

[Vallie]

That is good news Inky, I hope Ryan continues to improve! :hug:

[scamptx]

That's great news, Inky!! So glad to here he's doing better!

Mine's not as important, but I have to let you all know that if I don't get anything else done for CIJ, I at least decorated the tree!!! :tup:

Peace on Earth (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200428&cat=4677)

And for some strange reason, when I uploaded it, it put me directly to the gallery--I had to use the edit feature to go back in to put the note about the credits. Is that new, or a glitch??:think:

(I'm about to be late to work again...got to run!!!)

[yhalos]

Thanks for all the support ladies , Ryan is feeling a little better today and has been on his computer for the last few hours so he must be getting better!!

:clap: :clap: Oh Inky, this is fantastic news..I'm so glad he's doing better.:tup: :tup:
Will continue to :pray: for him. :hug: :hug:

[JanW.]

Inky, so glad to hear that Ryan is doing better!! Keeping you both in my prayers.

[LisasMom]

OHHHHHHH -- I hope you will forgive me!!!

I've let the cat out of the bag!! My hubby was looking over my shoulder at the Flatties and was just about on the floor with laughter. I know I told him I've been off on adventures with you-all but he must have thought I was just being addle-headed again!!! Anyway, he wants to join us next time. So he has joined us in the Flattie Gallery. Here's my dear half-flattie hubby (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200338&cat=500&ppuser=41276).

Nicole -- SORRY!!! Couldn't keep your dad out of this fun place forever!!

OOOOOhh lala!! What a fabulous half-flattie! I've heard of these *half* things before. My mom used to say that we were *half-fast* with our chores when we really did go as fast as we could to get done and play! I never understood. :ron:

[Fulltime RVer]

Good morning everyone! I've put almost 75 miles on my bicycle riding back and forth to the coffee shop.

I've found almost $3.00 in change that campers have left behind in their sites.

It is lovely here again this morning. It is sunny and in the lower 60s. We had rain again last night so the dust is down and everything is so clean and green.

I'm taking the afternoon off and going shopping with a friend.

[omio]

Sugar, welcome and congrats on your elements. In addition to being one of the grannies and our dear friend, Meryl is our designer-in-residence -- if anyone could help, she could.

Karen, so glad your summer has turned into such a nice experience after a less-thank-perfect start. And $3!! That's three IOTWs. ;-}

Inky, so glad Ryan is feeling well enough to get to the computer -- kind of like when a female patient asks for makeup!

Seems like we have a lot of missing grannies...hope it's just because we're such a cosmopolitan group of wanderers.

[Nicole Young]

Good morning ladies!
Sugar- welcome and great job on your LOs and elements!
Inky- so glad that Ryan is feeling better!
Now, I am off for 3 days of catch up on Power Scrapping...have to complete it before Gundi gets after me!!!

[justadd_sugar]

Yes...well they were my dogs..
We have 3 Schnauzer Babies
Lil' Miss ...the Momma
Codee...the Daddy
And Sissy ...from Lil' Misses 1st litter
And we have Trac during the day...we gave him to my DH's mother and she lives next door so he comes and plays in our fenced yard while she is at work
That LO is of Lil' Miss and her 2nd litter of puppies there were 6 in that litter
And they were all just adorable!

[Christine]

Red threads out--anyone heard from Fran? I know she's on the road, but thought she might have checked in...Or have I just missed a post back somewhere?



She was going to stop and meet Crys. Have you seen her yet, Crys? I talked to her on hello a couple of days ago.

[Christine]

Thanks for all the support ladies , Ryan is feeling a little better today and has been on his computer for the last few hours so he must be getting better!!

Yay! Glad to hear it!

[Christine]

That's great news, Inky!! So glad to here he's doing better!

Mine's not as important, but I have to let you all know that if I don't get anything else done for CIJ, I at least decorated the tree!!! :tup:

Peace on Earth (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200428&cat=4677)

And for some strange reason, when I uploaded it, it put me directly to the gallery--I had to use the edit feature to go back in to put the note about the credits. Is that new, or a glitch??:think:

(I'm about to be late to work again...got to run!!!)

It did that to me too, but I thought I just hit something. Hmmmmmm

[Christine]

Good morning everyone! I've put almost 75 miles on my bicycle riding back and forth to the coffee shop.

I've found almost $3.00 in change that campers have left behind in their sites.

It is lovely here again this morning. It is sunny and in the lower 60s. We had rain again last night so the dust is down and everything is so clean and green.

I'm taking the afternoon off and going shopping with a friend.

You are going to be rich in no time, RV.:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Christine]

Good morning ladies!
Sugar- welcome and great job on your LOs and elements!
Inky- so glad that Ryan is feeling better!
Now, I am off for 3 days of catch up on Power Scrapping...have to complete it before Gundi gets after me!!!

I am ready to crack the whip, girl, so you better get busy.:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Christine]

Alright my kids are hollering for me to get in the car so we can go to Sams. BBL I am sure. :)

[cybergram]

Here is my layout with Rene's gorgeous FlyDragon Fly kit, my meeting with two DSP Members
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200458&cat=3061

[Nicole Young]

Ok, tried so very hard to get caught up in PS, but I only have 7 out of 10 done...I am scrapped out for the moment. So I am taking a much needed break and coming here to see what new...

[Nicole Young]

Did anyone else notice that the forums changed. There is a small space and a blue header inbetween posts...was that there before??? am I losing my mind from too much Power Scrapping???

[Christine]

I noticed it too and wondered the same thing. Maybe it is only the GITs that can see it. :lol:

[Christine]

Wahoo! 7 out of 10! Yay, Nicole!

[Nicole Young]

I cheated Gundi! I uploaded 7 of them...I will try to get the rest done, I started the other 3 but I don't like them! Maybe I will pitch them and do 3 new LOs tonight! Grandma and grandpa have the kiddos tonight, so I might be able to squeeze in some scrapping time!!!

[LisasMom]

Thanks for all the support ladies , Ryan is feeling a little better today and has been on his computer for the last few hours so he must be getting better!!

That is sooooooo wonderful to hear Inky!!

[Christine]

I cheated Gundi! I uploaded 7 of them...I will try to get the rest done, I started the other 3 but I don't like them! Maybe I will pitch them and do 3 new LOs tonight! Grandma and grandpa have the kiddos tonight, so I might be able to squeeze in some scrapping time!!!

LOL, I uploaded 3 of mine earlier this week, cuz they were due! :lol: :lol: :lol: Got 3 more done, only 4 more to do. :)

[Christine]

Vicki, haven't seen you as much lately. I guess you have been busy. I miss seeing your smiling face. :)

[LisasMom]

That is so sweet Chris! I've been a little busy but mostly just blah! Been kind of tired and achy. But guess what?!?!?!? My son Phillip is such a little smarty pants! When he took the Ohio Graduation Test in 10th grade he ranked in the 99th percentile in all five parts. Since then we get info and applications from colleges all over. Well, today we got one from YALE!!!! I was busting at the seams to show it to him. He flipped through a little and found the sports page, glanced at it, threw it aside and said, "No, thanks! They don't have a bowling team!" The little turd! I was so proud of him getting it though. He's gotten them from West Point and the air force academy, UCLA, schools all over! But, if they only knew his day to day scores! He is so lazy about homework and regular tests - he gets mostly Bs with just a few As. He just took the ACT for the first time - never prepared or practiced, worked until 12:30 the night before, didn't eat before he went, just everything they say to do, he didn't! He still got 29 composite! That's about the 93-94th percentile! He would be so super if he was motivated but he is so laid back. I'm sure the word "saunter" was made for him because that is just how he walks - justs strolls along like he has all day! But, he's mine and I love him!

[LisasMom]

Oh - and I forgot to tell y'all - I WON A SPECIAL GIFT FROM SANTA!!!

quote - Santa Claus has posted the following reply about your photo or layout entitled "Lisa and Mom -- Christmas 2001".
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=118306


***************
What a special moment, absolutely! I wish to send you a pack of 5 snowflake ornaments! Will you pm me with your mailing address so that I might do that please? And may you continue to have many more wonderful Christmas memories together!

end quote

Isn't he wonderful!!! That put a little perk in my puter!

[LisasMom]

When the kids were little and still believed (which I STILL do!), they used to get so upset with me because I would call Santa "the fat boy". I'd see him and yell hey, there's that little fat boy! They were mortified!! They would scream Mom, he'll hear you and won't come to our house! Oh they were so afraid I was going to blow it for the whole household! Now how can I scrap that? :think:

[LisasMom]

Another memory I have that I don't know how to scrap, is the time when Phillip was starting to *come around*. He noticed some of the obvious stuff and started thinking really hard. Finally he asked me, is Santa Clause real? Without even heistating I answered, oh you better believe Santa is real! Absolutely, Santa IS real. He thought for some more days and then asked again. Again, I said, Santa surely is real! So, he stumbled along some more and finally said, mom he can't be real - how can he be everywhere at midnight? I said, Santa is *real*, now I didn't say he was a *real person*. Santa is not a real person; but Santa as an idea, a belief, a custom and way of thinking, is very, very real! That made him really happy because then he knew he could believe forever!!

[LisasMom]

Did anyone else notice that the forums changed. There is a small space and a blue header inbetween posts...was that there before??? am I losing my mind from too much Power Scrapping???

Yeah I noticed that too Nicole! There are more lines! Lines, lines, lines, all over the place! In between the little previews on the side in the gallery and in between posts and more in the *new posts* listing. Just everywhere! Maybe if we follow some of those lines, we'll find something fun! :ron:

[LisasMom]

And another thing that changed - they got rid of that blue background that was in the gallery for a day or two. I don't miss that! It kind of *changed* the look of the layouts.

[Freda]

Vicki, you need to do a layout of Phillip, add a Santa photo and journal it exactly as you did here! A great memory and pretty easy to scrap. (My DDs second grade teacher took it upon herself to inform the whole class that there was no Santa!) Miserable lady.

[evergreen100]

Morning, ladies:hug: . I hope all is well in Granny land today.

Inky, I am very pleased to hear that Ryan is a little better, hope the night went OK and that he is a bit more better (grammar:think: ?:) ) this morning. You must be exhausted from lack of sleep and anxiety :hug: :hug: . We are finally learning the line dance Champagne on Ice and it is lovely (Now where has that little dancing smiley gone too? Did you take him Inky??)!! BUT OMG, after all those turns I forget which end is UP:lol::eek: :eek:

Not only the GITs noticed the changes in format here, I logged into the site and had to blink a few times to adjust my eyeballs:eek: before I figured that it WAS the site and not just my Granny eyes:lol: :lol: . Also, one of my layout uploads went straight to the gallery without the second upload page...very confusing :ron: :ron: (I thought I had done something wrong as well:) )

Tugging on all missing Gran red threads...we are thinking of you, come back and visit soon:hug: :hug:

Freda, hope you are continuing to do well, take care and follow the Drs. instructions to the letter wont you? (at least until he says to do something other than sit at the computer chatting and scrapping:D)

Have a great day everyone and WOS

[Vallie]

Another memory I have that I don't know how to scrap, is the time when Phillip was starting to *come around*. He noticed some of the obvious stuff and started thinking really hard. Finally he asked me, is Santa Clause real? Without even heistating I answered, oh you better believe Santa is real! Absolutely, Santa IS real. He thought for some more days and then asked again. Again, I said, Santa surely is real! So, he stumbled along some more and finally said, mom he can't be real - how can he be everywhere at midnight? I said, Santa is *real*, now I didn't say he was a *real person*. Santa is not a real person; but Santa as an idea, a belief, a custom and way of thinking, is very, very real! That made him really happy because then he knew he could believe forever!!

You are Grannie PhD! Quite the philosopher today. I love your explanation!!!:tup:

[carti]

evergreen, I experienced the same thing as you (see your quote below) I think it's since this CIJ has been going on. Let's see if it gets back to regular after CIJ!


"Not only the GITs noticed the changes in format here, I logged into the site and had to blink a few times to adjust my eyeballs before I figured that it WAS the site and not just my Granny eyes . Also, one of my layout uploads went straight to the gallery without the second upload page...very confusing (I thought I had done something wrong as well )"

[Vallie]

I have to go to work today, it is saturday here!!!!! I need this job, I need this job, I need this job .......... I keep telling myself. I am getting miserable but ...... I need this job, I need this job. That is my mantra! I think on the way to work I will get a cake to share, that should brighten things up! Everyone else here is asleep, I am ready to go but dont have to for about forty five minutes. Yay, I will play around and check the store. Not that I need any more stuff. I havent done one thing for CIJ, I am just too pooped, too anxt, too up, too down, too tired. That is my whinge for the day. I just heard on the news some man stole a tank (yes, Army tank!) not far from here and rammed a few power poles over night!! :lol: I bet he wasnt hard to track down!! :lol:

[omio]

Know how tough it is going to a job you don't enjoy any more, Vallie -- I'm sorry. :hug:

[lindyroz]

Speaking of T42, thanks for the link to the flatties templates. I've been playing with them and just put my 1st flattie in the gallery.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200236&cat=4418

How fun!! : )


Welcome to the FLATTIE world! and don't you look sweet in your farming outfit!

[cybergram]

I am taking Suzanne's Photography class 151 this month, just submitted my second week homework. Poor Stormy was my model, she didn't know what I wanted her to do but I got a few cute shots, please don't feel you have to look but though I'd place them here for those who want to see what this Grannie as been up to, lol

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200564&cat=681

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200563&cat=681

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200562&cat=681

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200561&cat=681

[JaeDee]

Vallie so sorry you have go to a job you don't like:( :(

Vicki, Congrats on your Santa prize!! Very neat! :yahoo: :yahoo:

Oh, lifes ups and downs! We all have them. We can just pray that there are more ups than downs!

Hope to see you in chats tomorrow and hope we don't crash the site!!!

:hug: :hug: :hug:
JaeDee

[lindyroz]

Vicki, you need to do a layout of Phillip, add a Santa photo and journal it exactly as you did here! A great memory and pretty easy to scrap. (My DDs second grade teacher took it upon herself to inform the whole class that there was no Santa!) Miserable lady.

Freda, that's a great Idea for Vicki, why didn't we think of that??? :santa1: And I'm seconding the "miserable lady" statement, how could she??? I love Vicki's explanation of Santa too.

[scamptx]

Freda, that's a great Idea for Vicki, why didn't we think of that??? :santa1: And I'm seconding the "miserable lady" statement, how could she??? I love Vicki's explanation of Santa too.

I'm thirding the "miserable lady" statement, but I don't think she was a lady at all! :mad: :no: :mad:

Vicki, if you don't scrap that Santa explanation, someone else might just do it for you! I expect we'll see it tomorrow!:tup:

And speaking of tomorrow--I not only hope we don't crash the site, I most certainly hope the site lets us in and lets us stay in!! :santa1:

WOS, y'all! :hug:

p.s.--Gundi, if you talked to Fran a few days ago, it's prolly ok. I just hadn't seen a post from her since around the fourth...

[yhalos]

Know how tough it is going to a job you don't enjoy any more, Vallie -- I'm sorry. :hug:

WOS ......:yes: :yes: :hug:

[LisasMom]

I'm thirding the "miserable lady" statement, but I don't think she was a lady at all! :mad: :no: :mad:

Vicki, if you don't scrap that Santa explanation, someone else might just do it for you! I expect we'll see it tomorrow!:tup:



Miserable is not quite the word I would use but being a GIT, I do need to learn to watch my language! :eek: :eek:

I did go ahead and scrap that story! Thanks for the encouragement everyone! It was really quite easy with those new groupies Irene gave us in chat today. I just love that girl!! She is so talented and generous!! Anyway, here it is if anyone wants to see it: Is Santa Real Mommy? (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200606&cat=4707) :santa: :santa:

Thanks again grannies! Y'all are a wonderful bunch of *old ladies*!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
(That's what my kids are saying now - Mom is either scrapping or talking to the old ladies! When I did genealogy and family history they always said I was hanging with dead people! Such colorful imaginations!) :twins:

[RoadMap4Us]

Also WOS to Vallie.

Inky -- Yeah! sounds like Ryan is better indeed.

And WOS and hugs to all.

And to all a good night!!!!

[lindyroz]

:ron: :ron: :ron: :ron: :ron: :ron: :ron: :ron: :ron: :ron: :ron: :ron: :ron: :ron:

Oh, Oh, Oh, I didn't get to pass around hugs and congrats today, I see
Santa visited several grannies today, WTG girls!!!

Glad to see Ryan is feeling better today, :hug: :pray: for continued
improvement :yes: :yes:

I saw loverly garden LO's tonite, Loverly Christmas trees decorated and
I never even got to the main galleries !!!

I have one lonely little LO to contribute to CIJ: CIJ Christmas Tree (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200624&cat=4677), DGS talked me into decorating us a tree to contribute.

Ok, off to look around somemore and maybe do a LO for Chick's N Mar's on the garden challenge, see you all later...

:hug: :pray: :hug: :pray: to all

[Christine]

I need an opinion and knowing the grannies, I will get a lot of them. :) For one of my favorite Christmas memories/traditions, I did a LO, that is a LOT different than my normal LO. Take a look and let me know what you think about the effects and blending that I added to my picture. Does it look ethereal and/or like I did it on purpose, or does it just look blurry? Thanks and here is the link.

A Potpourri Tree (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200628&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

[Christine]

Vicki, you need to do a layout of Phillip, add a Santa photo and journal it exactly as you did here! A great memory and pretty easy to scrap. (My DDs second grade teacher took it upon herself to inform the whole class that there was no Santa!) Miserable lady.

What Freda said! :)

[Christine]

Vicki, thanks for sharing all of your wonderful Christmas memories with us.

[Christine]

Freda, hope you are continuing to do well, take care and follow the Drs. instructions to the letter wont you? (at least until he says to do something other than sit at the computer chatting and scrapping:D)


ROFL yeah what EG said. :D

[Christine]

I have to go to work today, it is saturday here!!!!! I need this job, I need this job, I need this job .......... I keep telling myself. I am getting miserable but ...... I need this job, I need this job. That is my mantra! I think on the way to work I will get a cake to share, that should brighten things up! Everyone else here is asleep, I am ready to go but dont have to for about forty five minutes. Yay, I will play around and check the store. Not that I need any more stuff. I havent done one thing for CIJ, I am just too pooped, too anxt, too up, too down, too tired. That is my whinge for the day. I just heard on the news some man stole a tank (yes, Army tank!) not far from here and rammed a few power poles over night!! :lol: I bet he wasnt hard to track down!! :lol:

Vallie, take care of yourself and rest when you can. I noticed you were on hello today, when I am sure you were supposed to be sleeping in that part of the world. :)

[Christine]

I am taking Suzanne's Photography class 151 this month, just submitted my second week homework. Poor Stormy was my model, she didn't know what I wanted her to do but I got a few cute shots, please don't feel you have to look but though I'd place them here for those who want to see what this Grannie as been up to, lol

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200564&cat=681

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200563&cat=681

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200562&cat=681

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200561&cat=681

Nancy, you got some great shots of stormy. Are you enjoying this class? It is one of the ones I have been thinking about taking.

[Christine]

Miserable is not quite the word I would use but being a GIT, I do need to learn to watch my language! :eek: :eek:

I did go ahead and scrap that story! Thanks for the encouragement everyone! It was really quite easy with those new groupies Irene gave us in chat today. I just love that girl!! She is so talented and generous!! Anyway, here it is if anyone wants to see it: Is Santa Real Mommy? (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200606&cat=4707) :santa: :santa:

Thanks again grannies! Y'all are a wonderful bunch of *old ladies*!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
(That's what my kids are saying now - Mom is either scrapping or talking to the old ladies! When I did genealogy and family history they always said I was hanging with dead people! Such colorful imaginations!) :twins:

Waaaaaaah, you guys have to help me remember to go to Irene's chats. In the mornings like that, I am usually running around trying to get the day organized, running errands, etc and I never remember until after lunch. I keep missing the chat and all the great freebies.Last week, I missed the awesome lace alpha, which I really, really wanted, and this week I missed the groupies. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[Christine]

So guess where we went tonight?! My FIL got free tickets to see Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Fourteen of them, so the whole family got to go, except dh and one SIL who were working. :cry: for them, but I guess I didn't feel too bad since the kids and I went anyway. hehehehehe We had a great time and the movie was fabulous, even if they had to cut a lot out of what happened in the book. Of course, the best part was that the boys wanted to sit with Grandma and Grandpa so I got to enjoy the movie! Another set of hehehehe. :D

[Christine]

Night all, gotta get some sleep so I can get ready for the big day tomorrow! Wahoo for all of us!

[Christine]

Hey Santa found me, I was dropping hints all over the place and ta duh! It must have been the chocolate chip cookies I baked today! :lol:

Quote:Absolutely a perfect tree from a special tradition! I know loads of trimmers who have collected and displayed just the way you have.
Let me add one more thing to your collection - I have a heart shaped snowglobe for you. Please pm me with your full name and address so that I might find the right chimney in July!

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[evergreen100]

Congrats to all the prize getters for CIJ. I must have been bad..Santa didnt visit me:cry: :cry: , maybe it was because I only managed one layout for CIJ:think: :think: . I shouldnt whine, I gratefully snapped all of the daily freebies, bought some things from the shop on special, then got a letter from my internet server which said "You have been THROTTLED"!!!!
:eek: :eek: :eek: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: (it means that my download speed goes back to snail speed until the beginning of my next download month:cry: )
Just wanted to wish you all a happy CIJ day and hope you all have fun at the crops and chats...I probably wont see you there as my computer always chucks a wobbly during chats with lots of people and I get very agitated as I desperately try to chase freebie links as they disappear off the top of the page or I try to scroll back for them only to have the window snap back to the ongoing conversation! AND THEN, I go to post a comment and the darn thing freezes on me and I have to close down and re log in:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: . There, that's my whine for the day. Hope the rest of you have fun though :yes: :yes:

Vallie hope you feel happier soon and WOS again! That bloke with the Army tank must have been tanked to the brim and should be very tankful he didnt hurt himself or others:) (I apologise for the bad puns but I like them:))

Gundi I have been to the movies twice during the school hols with my grandkids, I saw Elephant Tales with the seven year olds, Bridge to Terabithia with the 9 year old and unfortunately, the big kids think they are too big to go to the movies with their Grandmother now so it looks like Ill have to go see HP:harry: by myself!!! Hubby would hate it and none of my friends are :harry: fans. I must say I always enjoy the books more than the movies though.

I am off to visit your latest links:)

[kaybutler@mweb.]

Vallie so sorry you have go to a job you don't like:( :(

Oh, lifes ups and downs! We all have them. We can just pray that there are more ups than downs!

:hug: :hug: :hug:
JaeDee

Why did I just have a vision of EG Jill practising her new line dance ???:lol: :lol:

[Vallie]

Thanks for the hugs!!:hug: I dont mind the job, it is just I need a few days off as I am so tired and haven't felt good all week. As I am a casual employee I am on call all the time and there are only the two casuals at the moment. Things will probably settle down again soon then I will be whinging about not getting any work!! :lol: It was okay today they had christmas in July at the club and we got the leftovers!! Fruit tarts and white christmas and rum balls and fruit cake. So not all bad!! I think the sugar overload helped me a bit!! :rolleyes:
Gundi, my Hello seems to switch itself on automatically even when I am switched off so to speak!! I was running a virus scan over night, I was asleep but the computer was on and Hello probably showed me as being on but I was off with the pixies.

[Vallie]

I havent been to the movies for ages, the last one I went to was the last James Bond one Casino Royale. I would like to see the new HP though. I dont think I saw the last HP one come to think of it!

[kaybutler@mweb.]

WTG all you GOOD Grannies and GITS with all the lovely CIJ goodies you've been showered with ! Is'nt that Santa the best ??:santa1:
LOved your Philip page Vicki ..what a Smarty Pants you have reared !!:cool:
Vallie ..I told you AGES ago to quit your job and go into graphic design for some gothically gorgeous editorial..or start your own !!! Our Bokkies are playing the All Blacks in Christchurch as we speak ! The reason we are not winning is because our poor boys are freezing their butts off !!!
Jill's new linedancing sounds hazardous to her health ..You GO girl !!:twins: :twins:
Meryl ..so lovely to have you back !! :hug: What awesome pics are appearing in your gallery !! Can't wait for your new kit ..looking good !!
Well ..while you have all been playing with your new Christmas goodies , I too have been THROTTLED ..:mad: :mad: so have just been playing off-line and not doing any challenges or anything ..feeling a bit lonesome here !! :cry: Anyway ..here is my latest very unchristmassy page ! A little dirt never Hurt ! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200479&cat=500&ppuser=1832)
Off to watch the rest of the rugby !! See you later !!
WOS !! And tight red threads XX

[Ineke]

DH and I are off to my eldest sons 30thbirthday party tonight, I have managed to find someone to look after Ryan seeing he is not really well enough to go out at this stage - it is a shame he has to miss his brothers party, but his health is more important.

I made a wax seal with my name on it this afternoon, so now I can give you all my "seal of approval" I'll show it to you tomorrow when I put it through photobucket!

[curlyberli]

I am not a Grandma but, this is very sweet. It made me think of my Grandma who is 82 years old and one of my best friends. Thanks for you thought!!!

[Vallie]

Hi Curly, I dont know what you are talking about but nice to meet you!!

[Vallie]

Kayebelles, are you lonesome tonight, do you miss me tonight? :lol: I am going to check those scores, it isnt on my tv, I cant afford cable, drat!! Will I be surprised by the wiley Bokkies, or the mighty All blacks? I must say the Bokkies do the best summersaults!! Now to check ...........

[Vallie]

All Blacks 6, Bokkies 3 half time. That is a very low score, it must be freezing in Christchurch!!!!! Is Percy playing?

[Vallie]

Have fun at the party Inky!!!!!!!!! Have one for me, or two, or three or ...........

[Vallie]

Well ....... the full time score is Bokkies 6, All Blacks 33

:D

[Vallie]

:D Percy wasn't playing, he would have made all the difference wouldn't he Kaybelles?;) I think?:think:

[scamptx]

Waaaaaaah, you guys have to help me remember to go to Irene's chats. In the mornings like that, I am usually running around trying to get the day organized, running errands, etc and I never remember until after lunch. I keep missing the chat and all the great freebies.Last week, I missed the awesome lace alpha, which I really, really wanted, and this week I missed the groupies. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: And I'm at work!!!:cry: :cry:

Don't you know I'd rather be in the chat for sure!:santa1:

[Vallie]

Never mind Scamp!!!! I lost my shopping cart today!! :lol: Before work I put my stuff in it, thinking I will finish when I get back, but the specials for that day had ended by the time I got back and I got nothing!! Boo Hoo!!!! I really wanted some WA too, and it is gone. The time difference thing did it!!!
I think the cij chat starts in a couple of hours but I dont know if I will be in it, starting to feel tired. Hope you all have fun if you go to it.

[scamptx]

Congrats to all the prize getters for CIJ. I must have been bad..Santa didnt visit me:cry: :cry: , maybe it was because I only managed one layout for CIJ:think: :think: . I shouldnt whine, I gratefully snapped all of the daily freebies, bought some things from the shop on special, then got a letter from my internet server which said "You have been THROTTLED"!!!!
:eek: :eek: :eek: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: (it means that my download speed goes back to snail speed until the beginning of my next download month:cry: )
Just wanted to wish you all a happy CIJ day and hope you all have fun at the crops and chats...I probably wont see you there as my computer always chucks a wobbly during chats with lots of people and I get very agitated as I desperately try to chase freebie links as they disappear off the top of the page or I try to scroll back for them only to have the window snap back to the ongoing conversation! AND THEN, I go to post a comment and the darn thing freezes on me and I have to close down and re log in:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: . There, that's my whine for the day. Hope the rest of you have fun though :yes: :yes:

This had me chuckling this morning! :lol: :lol: But, dagnabbit! I hate that you won't be able to be in the chats.

But then it had me thinking--how awful to have limited high speed!:shocked: Is that common down under? or is that the particular plan that you're on? I used to have dial up, but when I got serious about genealogy and needed to download so much, I broke down and subscribed to one of the local high speed companies.

Come to think of it, I think I have seen that some rural areas don't have high speed access...I guess when it comes down to it, I am grateful for what I do have! :yes:

[Vallie]

I live in the city so I have access to cable internet, but EG is in a country town and I dont think it is available in rural areas.
It is night here and there are lots of screeching cockatoos outside my place, noisy things. They dont usually squawk around this time of night, I hope they go away soon they are stirring up the neighbourhood dogs!! :lol:

[LauraLou]

I have the CIJ schedule posted right by my computer but the Old Dear tells me we have to go to a Graduation party this afternoon. We aren't fond of the grad's mother and really aren't fond of the graduate, but the grandparents and father are dear friends. Hopefully we won't stay too long and I can get back to CIJ. I, also, was able to snag all the freebies and buy a few things I "need" but not participate in any challenges. I take AWFUL Christmas photos. Too much excitement and all indoors and way too close. If any were decent I already scrapped them.

[scamptx]

Well, I had started a response and the computer slowed down mightily, so I took a break, defragged, moved some items to my ehd to open up some space, so I'm as set as I'm gonna get! :yes:

And part of my response that wasn't going to post was to say :cry: :cry: :cry: about Vallies shopping cart!

Think I'll cruise the galleries whilst I can! :santa1:

[scamptx]

And the quote for the day...

Wit is educated insolence. -Aristotle, philosopher (384-322 BCE)

[LisasMom]

Vicki, thanks for sharing all of your wonderful Christmas memories with us.

Thanks back to you too! And to all the grannies! I am so glad y'all encouraged me to do that layout with Phillip. I showed it to him last night when he got off work and he loved it! He said, You're putting that in my album aren't you? And I had to say that I wasn't making him an album to which he responded - 'Course you are! Soooo, I guess I am! Wasn't quite ready to do that yet but, if he wants it.... :santa:

[LisasMom]

So guess where we went tonight?! My FIL got free tickets to see Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Fourteen of them, so the whole family got to go, except dh and one SIL who were working. :cry: for them, but I guess I didn't feel too bad since the kids and I went anyway. hehehehehe We had a great time and the movie was fabulous, even if they had to cut a lot out of what happened in the book. Of course, the best part was that the boys wanted to sit with Grandma and Grandpa so I got to enjoy the movie! Another set of hehehehe. :D

Aren't grands just soooo wonderful!!! :tup:

[LisasMom]

Hey Santa found me, I was dropping hints all over the place and ta duh! It must have been the chocolate chip cookies I baked today! :lol:

Quote:Absolutely a perfect tree from a special tradition! I know loads of trimmers who have collected and displayed just the way you have.
Let me add one more thing to your collection - I have a heart shaped snowglobe for you. Please pm me with your full name and address so that I might find the right chimney in July!

:clap: :clap: :clap:

:yahoo: Go gundi, go gundi, its your birthday ... whoops, I mean, its CIJ (Oh man, lost my rhythm!) :doh:

[LisasMom]

Just wanted to wish you all a happy CIJ day and hope you all have fun at the crops and chats...I probably wont see you there as my computer always chucks a wobbly during chats with lots of people and I get very agitated as I desperately try to chase freebie links as they disappear off the top of the page or I try to scroll back for them only to have the window snap back to the ongoing conversation! AND THEN, I go to post a comment and the darn thing freezes on me and I have to close down and re log in:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: . There, that's my whine for the day. Hope the rest of you have fun though :yes: :yes:


Well, let's see here ... :think: ... A couple of things we could do. If you have screenhunter, you could hurry and take a snapshot of the window with the link in it and then go type it in later. Or, you could sit by one of the other grannies and we'll copy it and put it in the private window for you to grab. Or, you could open the chat history when you see a link instead of trying to grab it off the screen - it should be right there at the end of the chat history to copy and paste from there.

I'm already in the chat room trying to save a couple tables for the grannies to sit at. Sit by me and I'll try to help keep up in the private window! :hug:

[LisasMom]

Gundi, my Hello seems to switch itself on automatically even when I am switched off so to speak!! I was running a virus scan over night, I was asleep but the computer was on and Hello probably showed me as being on but I was off with the pixies.

My Hello seems to have a mind of its own too! I usually have my computer on all the time and just turn off the monitor or turn on the screensaver. I don't think I have Hello on but when I come back after a while, there it will be with the start of a conversation with someone! They probably think I am being rude or stuck up or something! But really, I am not there! (My dh says I'm never *there*, at least not *all there*!!) Is there a way to set it to be something like, I'm away from my desk but will be back later? :ron:

[GrandmaCrys]

...
Red threads out--anyone heard from Fran? I know she's on the road, but thought she might have checked in...Or have I just missed a post back somewhere?...
:santa: WOS! :santa:

She is traveling! She was on our recorder last night when we got home from the concert! She will be here after lunch on Sunday!:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

The last time I chatted with her, she would only be checking in if she came across WiFi (or whatever that is! LOL), so apparently she hasn't had much luck in that department!

I'll tell her the red threads are pulling!

[LisasMom]

Waaaaaaah, you guys have to help me remember to go to Irene's chats. In the mornings like that, I am usually running around trying to get the day organized, running errands, etc and I never remember until after lunch. I keep missing the chat and all the great freebies.Last week, I missed the awesome lace alpha, which I really, really wanted, and this week I missed the groupies. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Chris, I would forget every time too except that I have started setting an alarm clock! First thing in the morning when I am reading my email and the different threads, I usually remember and set the alarm clock then. It's Kim's 8:00 that I usually miss! I'm almost always up but maybe I'll snooze in my recliner or get into something before I have time to read and set the clock!

[LisasMom]

It is night here and there are lots of screeching cockatoos outside my place, noisy things. They dont usually squawk around this time of night, I hope they go away soon they are stirring up the neighbourhood dogs!! :lol:

I live kind of backyard-to-backyard with the public library and our seagulls like to sit on their roof. This morning right after sunup they started squawking and have barely taken a break since! There's a big flock of them will just up and fly around in circles, circling over the library, squawking and screaming, then they will all settle down on the roof a while (catch their breath I guess), then they'll all get up at it again! I don't know what could be over there egging them on like that! They do this in the fall a lot but usually not in summer!:harry:

[LisasMom]

Well the first round of chats starts in about 20 minutes or so! There's already a big bunch of gabbers in there chattin' away! :lol:

[scamptx]

She is traveling! She was on our recorder last night when we got home from the concert! She will be here after lunch on Sunday!:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

The last time I chatted with her, she would only be checking in if she came across WiFi (or whatever that is! LOL), so apparently she hasn't had much luck in that department!

I'll tell her the red threads are pulling!

Whoo Hooo! Give her a hug from me! :hug:

[scamptx]

This has got to be a first--no posts from 7:38am to 5:10pm CST??? :shocked: I know CIJ is happening, but usually someone pops in from time to time! :think:

I think everyone is in chats or on hello...:ron:

[LisasMom]

Well, I'm poppin' Scampi!! Still here? :love3:

I wanted to stop in and post a little challenge to my good friend and fellow GIT - Chris aka gundimom! I finished my Super Layout (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200848&cat=500&ppuser=52413) with 20 of Becky's kits!! 69 big points!! Can you top that?!?!? Hmmmm.... :think: :think:

[scamptx]

WOW! Not me--

[evergreen100]

And the quote for the day...

Wit is educated insolence. -Aristotle, philosopher (384-322 BCE)


:eek: :eek: :eek: :shocked: :shocked: You are not referring to my bad puns, I hope!!!:eek: :eek: :eek: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

[evergreen100]

Well, let's see here ... :think: ... A couple of things we could do. If you have screenhunter, you could hurry and take a snapshot of the window with the link in it and then go type it in later. Or, you could sit by one of the other grannies and we'll copy it and put it in the private window for you to grab. Or, you could open the chat history when you see a link instead of trying to grab it off the screen - it should be right there at the end of the chat history to copy and paste from there.

I'm already in the chat room trying to save a couple tables for the grannies to sit at. Sit by me and I'll try to help keep up in the private window! :hug:

Thanks so much for the suggestions and the offer, Lisasmom, most of the chats were in the middle of the night for me, but I logged in at 8am this morning and managed to get Linda's freebie..I didnt chat though because there were 80 or so people there and my computer would have frozen. I stayed there and Becky came along to fill in for Kim, so I followed the chatting along, then SANTA arrived, everyone must have said "Hello" at the same time because my computer froze at the "Welcome to the chat room Santa" post!!! My internet connection IS ADSL broadband, but you have to dial up to get connected and I can still use the phone whilst connected, I have unlimited download but I get "throttled" after 1gb of download and then it takes something like half an hour to download just a small file, but that is OK most of the time (except for big chats:))as the cost of my internet fits nicely into my budget and I am reluctant to change to a higher cost plan.

I forgive you for making funof my puns Scamp:lol: :lol: :lol:

I'm still catching up on the posts here, I will be back....might venture into the chat room again and see if any of you are there.

[scamptx]

:eek: :eek: :eek: :shocked: :shocked: You are not referring to my bad puns, I hope!!!:eek: :eek: :eek: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Absolutely Not!!:lol:

I really found it fascinating that Aristotle said this so long ago!:D

[scamptx]

then SANTA arrived, everyone must have said "Hello" at the same time because my computer froze at the "Welcome to the chat room Santa" post!!!

Everyone froze when that happened! :( It's amazing, and frustrating at the same time! If everyone starts typing at once--ZAP!

[evergreen100]

:D Percy wasn't playing, he would have made all the difference wouldn't he Kaybelles?;) I think?:think:

Playing with what????:eek:

[evergreen100]

Speaking of puns, when adopted grandchild 3 chicks was choosing a name for reaching 5000posts, she started a contest to help her...lots of pun lovers had lots of fun with egg puns and all things poultry...it was fun...really!! (She actually chose one of my many and highly educated suggestions:lol: :lol: ....Scrambled Scrapper!!! (I notice she doesn't use it now though:cry: .

Im in the Chat room, havent froze yet this attempt (although the outside temperature here this morning is in the -degreesC.)

[lindyroz]

Jill EG... I love your puns and I'll go see Harry Potter with you !!!:D :D

[lindyroz]

I am not a Grandma but, this is very sweet. It made me think of my Grandma who is 82 years old and one of my best friends. Thanks for you thought!!!

Welcome to the Granny Thread Curly, not sure what we did to make you think of Dear Grandma, but we're likely to do it again if you stick around. :D

[evergreen100]

Welcome to the Granny Thread Curly, not sure what we did to make you think of Dear Grandma, but we're likely to do it again if you stick around. :D

Yes, welcome curli!!! Lindy, I think she may have gone to page 1 and read our Grandma poem:)

What day suits you for HP??

Thanks for the pun support:lol:

[LisasMom]

I wanted to stop in and post a little challenge to my good friend and fellow GIT - Chris aka gundimom! I finished my Super Layout (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200848&cat=500&ppuser=52413) with 20 of Becky's kits!! 69 big points!! Can you top that?!?!? Hmmmm.... :think: :think:

:cry: :cry: Well, she did it!!!! :cry: :cry: gundimom beat me fair and square!! :cry: :cry:

I wasn't even the champion for a couple hours till she knocked me right outta that winner's box!!! She started with 10 kits, I doubled her with 20, and now she's MORE than doubled me with 43!! I can't top that! 20 took almost my whole stash!! :(

But that's ok! Go gundi, go gundi, its your birthday, its your birthday! :twins: :twins:

[lindyroz]

Well, I got to go to one CIJ chat, LOL, Valerie gave us some beautiful groupies, Thank You again. too late here now, will catch you all tomorrow, hugs and prayers to all in need :hug: :pray: :hug: :pray:

[lindyroz]

Yes, welcome curli!!! Lindy, I think she may have gone to page 1 and read our Grandma poem:)

What day suits you for HP??

Thanks for the pun support:lol:

Well, I didn't think about our Grandma Poem, but I'm always in a fog, so that's ok and I'll meet you in a few hours for HP :D :D :twins: :harry: :ron: :D :D

I saw you got dumped in chat just before Val's gift came up, then I saw you got back in again, did you see SANTA too??? Honeymoon won that freebie :D

Good night for real now :D :santa1:

[Christine]

Aren't grands just soooo wonderful!!! :tup:

absolutely!

[Christine]

My Hello seems to have a mind of its own too! I usually have my computer on all the time and just turn off the monitor or turn on the screensaver. I don't think I have Hello on but when I come back after a while, there it will be with the start of a conversation with someone! They probably think I am being rude or stuck up or something! But really, I am not there! (My dh says I'm never *there*, at least not *all there*!!) Is there a way to set it to be something like, I'm away from my desk but will be back later? :ron:

I always know you will get back to me eventually. :)

[Christine]

Chris, I would forget every time too except that I have started setting an alarm clock! First thing in the morning when I am reading my email and the different threads, I usually remember and set the alarm clock then. It's Kim's 8:00 that I usually miss! I'm almost always up but maybe I'll snooze in my recliner or get into something before I have time to read and set the clock!

Great plan! Hopefully I can remember between 8 and 11 Hmmm :ron:

[Christine]

Well, I'm poppin' Scampi!! Still here? :love3:

I wanted to stop in and post a little challenge to my good friend and fellow GIT - Chris aka gundimom! I finished my Super Layout (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200848&cat=500&ppuser=52413) with 20 of Becky's kits!! 69 big points!! Can you top that?!?!? Hmmmm.... :think: :think:

You know I can girlfriend. 43 kits, don't know how many points yet, cuz I haven't added them all up. :) I will get back to you.

[Christine]

Welcome to the Granny Thread Curly, not sure what we did to make you think of Dear Grandma, but we're likely to do it again if you stick around. :D

What Lindy said, welcome!

[Christine]

:cry: :cry: Well, she did it!!!! :cry: :cry: gundimom beat me fair and square!! :cry: :cry:

I wasn't even the champion for a couple hours till she knocked me right outta that winner's box!!! She started with 10 kits, I doubled her with 20, and now she's MORE than doubled me with 43!! I can't top that! 20 took almost my whole stash!! :(

But that's ok! Go gundi, go gundi, its your birthday, its your birthday! :twins: :twins:

LOL, Vicki you are so gracious in DEFEAT! ROFL :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Christine]

Crazy day at CIJ, I have partially finished projects all over the place! :) Lots of fun and glad I got caught up in the granny thread. :)

[Christine]

:cry: :cry: Well, she did it!!!! :cry: :cry: gundimom beat me fair and square!! :cry: :cry:

I wasn't even the champion for a couple hours till she knocked me right outta that winner's box!!! She started with 10 kits, I doubled her with 20, and now she's MORE than doubled me with 43!! I can't top that! 20 took almost my whole stash!! :(

But that's ok! Go gundi, go gundi, its your birthday, its your birthday! :twins: :twins:

Just shows off how many of Becky's kits I have. Shhh don't tell dh. :) hehehe, the amazing thing is I didn't use any ploppers, QC's, groupies. :) I think I have way to much....oh well!

[evergreen100]

I am almost too embarrassed to confess:o :o , I have a layout done for the Featured Designer challenge AND THEN I read about you multi kit people above me with multitudinous points and here is my measly little 15 pointer:o :o
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200984&nocache=1

[kaybutler@mweb.]

Welcome to the Granny Thread Curly, not sure what we did to make you think of Dear Grandma, but we're likely to do it again if you stick around. :D

Curly must have been referring to the Angel poem that started all this ..it would be the first post under Inspiration in the forums .. I always think fo some poor unsuspecting scrapper popping in there foe inspiration on finishing a LO and getting thrown into this crazy world of GITS and Grannies and red threads ! Sometimes they stay ..do you think Curly will ??

[kaybutler@mweb.]

LOL, Vicki you are so gracious in DEFEAT! ROFL :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

:twins: WTG you two "what EG said about multitudinous, multi kit .etc .."
Vicki ..you did an amazing job ..but to challenge Gundi was a BIG mistake !! :yes:

[Vallie]

I cant do multitudinous!! Most of my stuff is done with one kit, I dont step outside the square!! I guess I should try and strrrrrrrrrrretttttttcccccccccchhhhhhhhh myself!! :lol:

[Vallie]

I just came back from the shops $250 poorer!!! Got my son a new video card for his computer and a game!! I glanced at the external hard drives, I really need one but funny how what I want gets shoved to the bottom of the list!! :lol:

[Christine]

You know I can girlfriend. 43 kits, don't know how many points yet, cuz I haven't added them all up. :) I will get back to you.

I finally have my total for that one LO. Took forever since I had to make sure what I had already counted as being used. :) 144 points total! Here's the link if you want to see.

Becky's Tree (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200890&cat=500&ppuser=62565&sortby=l&sorttime=9999&way=desc)

[Christine]

I am almost too embarrassed to confess:o :o , I have a layout done for the Featured Designer challenge AND THEN I read about you multi kit people above me with multitudinous points and here is my measly little 15 pointer:o :o
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200984&nocache=1

It's ok EG, we still love you! and great job!

[Christine]

:twins: WTG you two "what EG said about multitudinous, multi kit .etc .."
Vicki ..you did an amazing job ..but to challenge Gundi was a BIG mistake !! :yes:

You know me too well, Kay! :)

[Christine]

I just came back from the shops $250 poorer!!! Got my son a new video card for his computer and a game!! I glanced at the external hard drives, I really need one but funny how what I want gets shoved to the bottom of the list!! :lol:

Oh yeah I think that is called being a mom!:yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:

[Christine]

Well it is late, late, late, and I have early morning church so I am thinking I am going to bed. Nite all!

[scamptx]

I am almost too embarrassed to confess:o :o , I have a layout done for the Featured Designer challenge AND THEN I read about you multi kit people above me with multitudinous points and here is my measly little 15 pointer:o :o
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200984&nocache=1

It's wonderful-I love it!

[scamptx]

I just came back from the shops $250 poorer!!! Got my son a new video card for his computer and a game!! I glanced at the external hard drives, I really need one but funny how what I want gets shoved to the bottom of the list!! :lol:

I'm shaking my finger at you, Vallie! You work too hard not to treat yourself--especially for something like an ehd! You are important too! :hug: :hug:

[Cathiemarie]

Morning Ladies, :love1: phew what a blast last week was. I had so much fun doing fun LO's. :santa: :santa1: :snowman:

I just wanted to share this with you all :hug: Brag Box Album. (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200556&cat=500&ppuser=52823) If anyone would like instructions I'd be happy to oblige.:yes:

I made the box from an old box that 6 x 4 photo papers are packaged in, and we all have loads of those, right?:think: .

Samara has a poll for the 'Most Creative Gift' (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25227)too, check it out there are some fabbity ideas.:twins: :twins: :twins:

[GrandmaCrys]

Phewww......maybe next year I can get my Christmas groove on......

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[GrandmaCrys]

Just to tantalize you all to stop by here on your way to there, here's what we're fixing for GranFran for supper:

Green beans with new potatoes (and onions), straight from the garden, and some straight from the grocery store polska kielbasa thrown in;
Grilled cabbage, straight from the garden;
Sweet corn, straight from the field;
Fresh blackened salmon straight from the lake.

Can anyone say "YUM"?

(And pineapple cake, which was straight from someone else's oven yesterday - sssssssshhhhhhhhhhh, don't tell!)

[LisasMom]

I am almost too embarrassed to confess:o :o , I have a layout done for the Featured Designer challenge AND THEN I read about you multi kit people above me with multitudinous points and here is my measly little 15 pointer:o :o
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200984&nocache=1

I think your layout is fantastic!!! I know I will be lifting it and even trying those out of bounds elbows! Maybe I'll wait until you are the spotlight to lift it! (Hmmmm ... :think: Do they *choose* you to be spotlight, or do you apply, or what?? :think: ) Anyway, I really do love your wonderful layout!! :clap: :clap:

[LisasMom]

Morning Ladies, :love1: phew what a blast last week was. I had so much fun doing fun LO's. :santa: :santa1: :snowman:

I just wanted to share this with you all :hug: Brag Box Album. (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=200556&cat=500&ppuser=52823) If anyone would like instructions I'd be happy to oblige.:yes:

I made the box from an old box that 6 x 4 photo papers are packaged in, and we all have loads of those, right?:think: .

Samara has a poll for the 'Most Creative Gift' (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25227)too, check it out there are some fabbity ideas.:twins: :twins: :twins:

I would love the instructions Cathie! 6x4 is just my size too! Hope you post the instructions and thanks for posting the poll! I probably would have missed it! :doh: