Or listening to your two favorite boys playing their cello together.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009
For Angus
This is for Angus, who said he needed some "pug bellehs" and "Roxy on the table shots". Hope this helps.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Drapes, Rug & Day of the Dead .. Cake?
Mom had some extra fabric, so she made some simple curtains for the back porch/sewing room. With southern and western sun, it gets warm in the summer. Plus, mom didn't want people to be able to look in at night. These are temporary, until mom decides what she really wants there.
The fabric is of plates. It's not mom's favorite, but the colors go well, and mom had a lot of it, which was important.
Mom also got another free rug from work. She thinks this one is 8' x 8'. Here it is.
It was free because the customer returned it. The Fleurettes on one side are cut off in the middle. The other side is fine. They did not center it correctly at all. The cost of it being free?
They cut a 6" x 6" square out of one corner so we couldn't sell it. (You don't even notice it under the chair.) They did credit us for the rug and the boss didn't know what to do with it. Mom did. Looks nice, huh? She wasn't sure about it being red in a blue room, but worse comes to worse, she'll put it in the spare bedroom.
This is PlusOne's art sculpture project. He was supposed to make a cake using model magic. PlusOne decided he liked the "Day Of The Dead" theme, so he made his cake accordingly.
The teacher said his cake was very ... unique and he earned his grade, an "A". Mom's just shaking her head.
The fabric is of plates. It's not mom's favorite, but the colors go well, and mom had a lot of it, which was important.
Mom also got another free rug from work. She thinks this one is 8' x 8'. Here it is.
It was free because the customer returned it. The Fleurettes on one side are cut off in the middle. The other side is fine. They did not center it correctly at all. The cost of it being free?
They cut a 6" x 6" square out of one corner so we couldn't sell it. (You don't even notice it under the chair.) They did credit us for the rug and the boss didn't know what to do with it. Mom did. Looks nice, huh? She wasn't sure about it being red in a blue room, but worse comes to worse, she'll put it in the spare bedroom.
This is PlusOne's art sculpture project. He was supposed to make a cake using model magic. PlusOne decided he liked the "Day Of The Dead" theme, so he made his cake accordingly.
The teacher said his cake was very ... unique and he earned his grade, an "A". Mom's just shaking her head.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Something Totally Different
Dad received this in an email the other day, and mom thought it was fascinating. So she decided to share.
On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was: How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns?
All three missed it.
1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why?
21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.
2. How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why?
21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1.
3. Why are his gloves wet?
His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle. 
4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time and if not, why not?
He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path, he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder.
5. How often are the guards changed?
Guards are changed every thirty minutes, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.
6. What are the physical traits of the guard limited to?
For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be between 5' 10' and 6' 2' tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30.' Other requirements of the Guard: They must commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives. They cannot swear in public for the rest of their lives and cannot disgrace the uniform {fighting} or the tomb in any way. After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only 400 presently worn. The guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin.
The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet.
There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt.
There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror.
The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor watch TV. All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred. Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe E. Lewis {the boxer} and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy the most decorated soldier of Hollywood fame.
Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for guard duty.
In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington , DC , our US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment. They respectfully declined the offer, 'No way, Sir!' Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a serviceperson. The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1930.
All three missed it.
1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why?
21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.
21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1.
His gloves are moistened to prevent
He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path, he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder.
There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt.
There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror.
The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor watch TV. All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred. Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe E. Lewis {the boxer} and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy the most decorated soldier of Hollywood fame.
Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for guard duty.
In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington , DC , our US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment. They respectfully declined the offer, 'No way, Sir!' Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a serviceperson. The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1930.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Tattle Tale Tuesday
So, our tale for today is mom's slacking off on posting our awards. I mean, really! She received this award from Team Tabby on the 11th of May!
And she received this award from Mickey on May 25th and Team Tabby over the weekend. Can you believe it? And she still hasn't posted them. Wow, I am so embarrassed by her, I just can't tell you.
Here are the rules attached to this award:
1. Link the person who tagged you. Check!
2. Copy the image above, the rules and the questionnaire in this post. Check!
3. Post this in one or all of your blogs. Check!
4. Answer the four questions following these Rules. Uh, okay.
5. Recruit at least seven (7) friends on your Blog Roll by sharing this with them. Um, I think everyone has it now.
6. Come back to BLoGGiSTa iNFo CoRNeR (PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE THIS LINK) at http://bloggistame.blogspot.com and leave the URL of your Post in order for you/your Blog to be added to the Master List. Okay, will do.
7. Have Fun!
Questions & Your Answers:
1. The person who tagged you: Mickey (http://mickeytheblackcat.blogspot.com/) & Team Tabby (http://teamtabby.blogspot.com/)
3. Date when you were tagged: May25, 2009 and May 30, 2009
4. Persons you tagged Ahhh, brain cramp, mom's had a brain cramp. She'll answer this one tomorrow, when her brain can work again. She's falling asleep now.
And she received this award from Mickey on May 25th and Team Tabby over the weekend. Can you believe it? And she still hasn't posted them. Wow, I am so embarrassed by her, I just can't tell you.
Here are the rules attached to this award:1. Link the person who tagged you. Check!
2. Copy the image above, the rules and the questionnaire in this post. Check!
3. Post this in one or all of your blogs. Check!
4. Answer the four questions following these Rules. Uh, okay.
5. Recruit at least seven (7) friends on your Blog Roll by sharing this with them. Um, I think everyone has it now.
6. Come back to BLoGGiSTa iNFo CoRNeR (PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE THIS LINK) at http://bloggistame.blogspot.com and leave the URL of your Post in order for you/your Blog to be added to the Master List. Okay, will do.
7. Have Fun!
Questions & Your Answers:
1. The person who tagged you: Mickey (http://mickeytheblackcat.blogspot.com/) & Team Tabby (http://teamtabby.blogspot.com/)
3. Date when you were tagged: May25, 2009 and May 30, 2009
4. Persons you tagged Ahhh, brain cramp, mom's had a brain cramp. She'll answer this one tomorrow, when her brain can work again. She's falling asleep now.
Monday, June 1, 2009
One Down
Mom polyurethaned the shelves, and the bureau top and desk top, so things won't stick to them and she can keep them nice and clean. Then she put all her books BACK into one bookshelf. Arranged, of course by subject matter. This one is done.
One to go. The top shelf is done. The second shelf is almost done.
Mom is getting rid of stuff, books, old articles, etc, that she doesn't want anymore. She hasn't finished, but she just got a major hunk done, and is very happy at that accomplished feeling.
The swing will go between the bookcases. She is stripping that and will soon be painting.
One to go. The top shelf is done. The second shelf is almost done.
Mom is getting rid of stuff, books, old articles, etc, that she doesn't want anymore. She hasn't finished, but she just got a major hunk done, and is very happy at that accomplished feeling.The swing will go between the bookcases. She is stripping that and will soon be painting.
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