Thursday, 5 August 2010

Secret revealed..........

My secret visitor was Leanne (the city slickers as referred to by the kids - lol).............she is off trying to find warmer temps......( didn't find them at my place that's for sure).............she stopped in for a couple of nights and it was wonderful.............it was just like a old friend had come to visit..........she is just as lovely as I had "imagined"...........I didn't want her to leave........
her car has seen mud and cow poop like never before.........bet she has already found a car wash somewhere.......lol....gotta plan a trip to SA now.........maybe next year.........Leanne spoilt me rotten with some gorgeous goodies but you will have to wait to see those.......
......I'm washing and cleaning and packing for my retreat with Cardygirl, Anita and some other friends at Kerry's.........you should see the gorgeous flannels she just got in........
Catch you later..............
Chookyblue (the rally driver)

Saturday, 31 July 2010

busy busy............

Wow August is here and i have so much on..............it is going to be huge and lots of fun............
this week the kids had a few days home with wet weather..........no bus running out to our stop and I couldn't be bothered battling the wet dirt roads to sit on town all day while they were at school then try and make it back home.....I did it Wednesday when I had to go out for something else............we were already wet from rain a few weeks ago............you wouldn't have driven a vehicle out in the paddocks and then we get another 2 inchs.............the creek is full and there is so much water around............the ground is saturated which is great but this couple of inchs could have held off til September............
I would be a complete failure if I home schooled...........I did get them to do some work but it was a challenge..............lol...........why would you want to do school work when you could be playing outside in the cold muddy rain...............
Today they ended up down at the creek and wet up to their waists......no shoes while wondering all around the place............can I remind you it is winter!!!!!! 
Yes the sun was out but kids have no feelings............I am sure of that..........they had lots of fun.......
This next few weeks are huge I feel like I am playing a chess game.........strategic planning to fit it in and work out which kid is where and what the dh is doing............actually knowing what the dh is planning is not possible............
I have the most exciting blog visitor coming..........I am so excited and nervous at the same time.........a bit back to the imaginary post..........OMG I hope we get on and she likes me..........
will we have something to chat about.........?????? actually scrap that line as bloggers always have something to chat about...........
Off to Cottage on the Hill @ Nundle for my 7th or is it 8th retreat weekend.........meeting up with some fab blog buddies and some other friends who have moved on from town but travelling to the retreat.........
a school camp with bookworm for a couple of days.........
then the most exciting day of the year ..........
oh yeah I have to fit work in there too............thank goodness it is flexible...........
see a bit like a chess game so if you don't hear from me for a week or 2 it's cause i'm to busy having fun...........
Catch you later..............
Chookyblue

Tuesday, 27 July 2010

imaginary world.........

are you like me..........have lots of friends online...
......one of my non blogging friends calls you my  "imaginary friends" cute really...........
you establish friendships over time and send emails back and forward.......slowly in the back of your mind you build up a "image" of that person.....tall, short, blond hair brown hair... voice too......sometimes you have an idea of their age others times no idea.........but then you chat on the phone or meet in person and are they just as you imagined or something completely different???? 
It's fun in a weird way if they match or don't match your "imagination"
What do you think???
Catch you later..............
Chookyblue
PS photos random sunset on the weekend..........gotta love a post with pics..........

Sunday, 25 July 2010

Jacobs Ladder..............

another block done for my online groups BOM..........Jacob's Ladder..........
And the nine patch has gone to the quilter.........should have it back in a few weeks.............
Catch you later..............
Chookyblue

Friday, 23 July 2010

presents for Aussiemade..........

Now I can finally show you the goodies I made for the
giveaway.............Aussiemade received these goodies
A bag and a covered notebook...........
Aussie made has popped her crochet in the bag- perfect

I used the beautiful fabrics I received from Kate "Patisserie" by Fig Tree Quilts
Catch you later..............
Chookyblue
2 finishes for OPAM and GYMB

Wednesday, 21 July 2010

Mystery Block..........

This month I got to pick the BOM block in my online group..........
I choose Mystery Block
pretty quick and fun to make.............(12') finished
using more of those fabulous reproductions I got from Carole's shop
pretty pleased with my points too...........
Catch you later..............
Chookyblue

Monday, 19 July 2010

Colorado Beauty.........

This block is part of a BOM for an online group........
....each month someone picks a new block.........
The blocks are 12 1/2 inch unfinished........
I love the prints............more burgundy then brown
This bundle of fabrics is a swap with my friend Carole.
She wanted a cookbook I showed on my blog so we traded for fabric.........she
has a patchwork shop in the USA Fibre Junction Quilt Shoppe and specialises in
reproductions..........this is what she sent in return for the
cookbook.................I am very happy.........
Catch you later..............
Chookyblue

Friday, 16 July 2010

another wonky..........

After my girlfriend made a wonky I just had to make one.................a
nieces birthday was the perfect reason............I can see myself making
more of these they are addictive..........
they are designed by JuicyRoo

Catch you later..............
Chookyblue