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Sarah's Shawl is Complete, Christmas in January
Sarah’s shawl is complete. It was finished a little late, but still appreciated I think. This shawl is from the book Folk Shawls by Cheryl Oberle and is called the Stora Dimun shawl. It is a Faroese shawl and the first of this type that I have knit. I used “Essential” yarn from Knit Picks.…
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Christmas Time at Creede Baptist Church in Colorado
Wednesday night services at Creede Baptist Church were replaced this week with a community choral sing. This was the first of many to come in the future. It was a joint effort by the Community Church and the Baptist Church and the results were fantastic. The music was phenomenal and was performed by several different…
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We Have Purchased the Blueprints for Our New House
Well, it is official; we have purchased the blueprints and are going to build a house in Alabama this upcoming year. Here is roughly what it will look like from the blueprint graphic. It will be a split level, approximately 1600 square foot, cabin-like house. We are going to build the house on the family…
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Creede Colorado African Mission Trip to Bring Children Toys
In January members of the local baptist church here in Creede are going to Africa on a mission trip. Â Along with creating and wrapping Christmas presents, I have been making these adorable little balls for the children that our missionaries will encounter when the make the trip to South Africa in January. Â These are all…
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It is Minus 30 Degress Outside, Can You Say Cold Weather
Ok, this is what I would consider an indication that it is cold outside. If that doesn’t convince you, look at the (cold) hard facts. The dogs think it is cold too and they both insist on sharing the same chair. I think this is the warmest spot in the bus for them. It is…
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Giving Thanks with Friends for Thanksgiving in Creede
This year we were invited to the home of a couple from church for Thanksgiving dinner. Jack and Jane Sanders were so gracious and the food was delicious. Here is the view from their front living room. This was an especially meaningful Thanksgiving because we shared it with the Sanders and the Sams. Bob and…
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Guinevere
Is this me? Really? The Noble Princess You are just and fair, a perfectionist with a strong sense of proper decorum. You are very attracted to chivalry, ceremony and dignity. For the most part you are rather sensible, but you are also very idealistic. Role Models: Guinevere You are most likely to: Get kidnapped by…
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Auburn vs Alabama 28-18 Tigers Win 2005 Iron Bowl
This weekend was a blast. We flew from Denver to Atlanta to visit the farm and take in a fantastic Auburn/Alabama football game. Once on the plane, I spent several glorious hours knitting and reading. Getting to Denver, however, was a bit of a challenge because of the snow through the passes, but it was…
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My Birthday is Not Too Far Off Now
What Does Your Birth Date Mean? I found this while looking up stuff on my birthday today. It feels a little horoscopish but it’s kinda cool. Apparently I’m… You work well with others. That is, you’re good at getting them to do work for you. It’s true that you get by on your charm. But…
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The Big 40 is Fast Approaching
I have put a count down ticker at the bottom of the blog that is counting down to my 40th birthday. AAAAAAHHHHH.
