tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31558597636178063332024-02-19T02:11:26.522-05:00IC AngelsA day in my lifeicangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-26865106753072034872018-08-29T16:05:00.000-04:002018-08-29T16:05:09.541-04:00My goodness it's been a long while! A lot has been going on in the last several yrs. There is always so much to do when you have animals, and the last 3 years I was also caregiver to my husband of 32 years. <br />
He passed away in January, so now you know why this blog has not been updated.<br />
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Hopefully I can get discipline d enough to get back to it.<br />
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Have a great day.<br />
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<br />icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-64770639216848329182015-04-08T17:52:00.000-04:002015-04-08T17:52:30.905-04:00I am on the laptop, so I hope I can add photos here for Adriane.<br />
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here is a photos of the log cabin siding on the wall, I tried to get one before and after, and as we were putting it up, and then I put several non yellowing coats of poly on the walls, that leaves open the option of painting the wood down the road...but WHO would want to???<br />
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Hope this come through.<br />
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<br />icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-39328446542007129722013-10-11T17:14:00.000-04:002013-10-11T17:14:02.335-04:00We had to wait on our friends scheldule to install and then I had to clear coat the walls, I am so loving this! so, even though it is not all done, here is a slideshow of the room:<br />
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<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/SAR01/slideshow/new%20Sunroom" target="_blank">Sun Room Walls</a><br />
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I had fun decorating it with Halloween....can't wait to see what I come up with for the Holidays!icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-60123854277283773402013-08-29T21:32:00.000-04:002013-08-29T21:32:23.430-04:00Another week has past, and a blessing has come to me.<br />
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After all the hard luck last week, I told someone I thought maybe it was a lessen or test and I sure hope I passed!.. <br /><br />
I got groceries today, and the new folks in the neighborhood had a
garage sale, I did not stop on the way to store, and did not plan to on
the way home, I just have too much "stuff"...<br />
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then I pulled in just that quick. she had log cabin
siding I have wanted for ever! and she has enough to do at least one
wall maybe 2 in the new room. 25 boards 15 ft long. for 75.00!!! and
her husband will hang them for me! I wanted to get that wafer board
covered and did not want to spend a bundle on a short wall!<br /><br /><br />
to me this is such a blessing!!!!<br />
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Pictures once it is done. icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-1191790639280805912013-08-25T16:48:00.003-04:002013-08-25T16:48:46.095-04:00What a difference a week can make in your life. I have just had a week that I am sure I do not wish to repeat anytime soon. It seemed to never end, but thankfully and through the Grace and Mercy of God, I did.<br />
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I will just post a summary, and then let it go. I do want to remember the trials, to look back and see how strong I really am with the Lord to lean on in times of such struggle and sadness. <br />
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For those that do not know, we have rescued dogs, cats, horses, birds and a few kids along the last 35 yrs. we are winding down and just have the remaining cats that have not been able to be placed, either they have special needs, or just over population. We believe strongly in spay and neuters, and try to find homes for those that tame up, the others we do the trap,neuter release. so from there , my week started....<br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent">Monday, we dealt with a box of kittens, finding them in the hay mow, </span></span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent">Tuesday, we buried a feral we caught,
vetted and neutered, then we were getting him ready to find a forever home, </span></span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent">Wednesday, the Angel lady
in town accepted the box of kittens, and Wednesday night through till Thursday morning, we
had over 5000 yellow jackets decide to drop into the family room for an over
night stay, (till the bug man came!)</span></span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent">Thursday I shared this on my forum:</span></span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".r[273vt].[1][4][1]{comment10200836670851327_5861201}.[0].[right].[0].[left].[0].[0].[0][2]"><span data-reactid=".r[273vt].[1][4][1]{comment10200836670851327_5861201}.[0].[right].[0].[left].[0].[0].[0][2].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[273vt].[1][4][1]{comment10200836670851327_5861201}.[0].[right].[0].[left].[0].[0].[0][2].[0].[0]">the kittens got taken, and vetted, and all were sick and had to cross the
bridge., the yellow jackets got escorted quickly to the great hive in the sky,
and after cleaning yesterday and today, cleaning anything I had used around the
kittens with bleach, and then having to wash all laundry or cloth items that the
exterminators hit with the killing dust, scrubbing walls and floors, today was
hard cause I am in a major pain flare. gee, wonder why? anyway... I will not say
more, so as not to jinx anything.. just plan to have a very quiet week-end.. you
know just to recoup! But I bounce back and will be fine in a few! just wanted to
update to all you that commented. (((hugs)) to you
all.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".r[273vt].[1][4][1]{comment10200836670851327_5861201}.[0].[right].[0].[left].[0].[0].[0][2]"><span data-reactid=".r[273vt].[1][4][1]{comment10200836670851327_5861201}.[0].[right].[0].[left].[0].[0].[0][2].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[273vt].[1][4][1]{comment10200836670851327_5861201}.[0].[right].[0].[left].[0].[0].[0][2].[0].[0]">(Sad to say, that was not the end to my week, yet.....)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".r[273vt].[1][4][1]{comment10200836670851327_5861201}.[0].[right].[0].[left].[0].[0].[0][2]"><span data-reactid=".r[273vt].[1][4][1]{comment10200836670851327_5861201}.[0].[right].[0].[left].[0].[0].[0][2].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[273vt].[1][4][1]{comment10200836670851327_5861201}.[0].[right].[0].[left].[0].[0].[0][2].[0].[0]">Saturday morning, I felt Oliver's glands and neck swollen... </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">well today (Saturday) was going to be my rest and re coup day, only
woke to find one of the special needs cats is sick with swollen glands .....so
have to get to vet at noon. more later.<br /><br />THIS TOO SHALL PASS..... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">back from vets.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I can not believe what I am about to write. We took Oliver
(3 yrs old) to vets, and he had Lymphoma, and was suffering, so we just buried
him with all our beloved fur family.<br /> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I can not wrap my head around what is
happening.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Sunday I shared with my on line family, my thought on the last week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span><br />Good Sunday Morning to all! We just had a big brunch, the kitties are all settled and the weather is beautiful.<br />Yesterday
was rough but I don't fight the grief like I used to, I allow myself
the time to have a cry (which I never used to afford myself) and then I
wipe my tears and see all the blessings and goodness I have to be
thankful for.<br /><br />Plus, I know that death is but a transition and I
am blessed with gifts many do not have, so I usually get a visit from
them before they go on about their business!</div>
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I do believe this is the beginning of being freed up so I can get on
with my real purpose, metaphysical and spiritual lessons and teachings
for those now awakening.<br /> </div>
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The pain is but a passing thing, the love in my heart for each one of them, is eternal.<br /><br />I
am sorry I have been such a Debbie Downer this whole week, but honestly,
I could barely believe how it just never seemed to stop. I thank you
all that showed me support and love through this past week.<br /><br />I love you all!<br /><br />now go out and ENJOY this day the Lord has made! </div>
<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".r[273vt].[1][4][1]{comment10200836670851327_5861201}.[0].[right].[0].[left].[0].[0].[0][2]"><span data-reactid=".r[273vt].[1][4][1]{comment10200836670851327_5861201}.[0].[right].[0].[left].[0].[0].[0][2].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[273vt].[1][4][1]{comment10200836670851327_5861201}.[0].[right].[0].[left].[0].[0].[0][2].[0].[0]"></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span>icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-46738805031366242432013-08-18T21:40:00.002-04:002013-08-18T21:44:50.542-04:00I have been been busy with the cats, crafts, friends and family, and gardens in the last year... and I celebrated a nice round birthday with some dear friends. I turned 60!<br />
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<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/SAR01/slideshow/Sues%2060th%20Birthday%20Day">My 60th Birthday</a><br />
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I am the one in the black and white blouse.<br />
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<br />icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-89588308699261705492013-08-18T21:25:00.000-04:002013-08-18T21:25:25.602-04:00Wow, it's been about a year again. it is funny how fast time goes by, and another week, month or year flies by!<br />
I guess I am too busy living life right now to sit for too long and post everyday things. I think I will try to clean up this blog a bit, I see some links are no longer working so I will fix those and then try very hard to post at least twice a week. In the mean time, I hope everyone that visits my blog is enjoying the end of summer.icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-86185402817598230072012-08-26T16:43:00.000-04:002012-08-26T16:43:22.587-04:00It's a beautiful Sunday. where does the time go? I thought I was just here updating but it has been another yr.<br />
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today you can see the leaves just starting to show signs of colors, and there is a soft breeze from the south keeping the weather a bit warmer than comfortable.<br />
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After working in the Cat shelter, and washing some blankets for them, we are going to make some sherbet. <br />
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very easy recipe I got off a forum many years ago, and I can't remember who posted it, so I can't give the credit to them. but I have modified it several ways so I will add those , too. enjoy.<br />
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Orange Sherbet<br />
2 cans sweetened condensed milk<br />
1 can (small round) of crushed pineapple<br />
6 cans of Orange Crush. <br />
that's it!<br />
fill your freezer and crank or plug in :)<br />
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Modifications:<br />
(almost heaven vanilla) <br />
6 cans cream soda and<br />
2 cans of sweetened condensed milk <br />
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Grrreat grape!<br />
6 cans Grape Crush<br />
2 cans Sweetened condensed Milk<br />
(pineapple is optional.) we did it with and with out.<br />
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be adventurous! <br />
2 cans of the sweet milk and try :<br />
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Root Beer<br />
Cherry<br />
Peach (was very good with and with out pineapple)<br />
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if you tried out something let me know how it was!<br />
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Enjoy the last month of Summer.<br />
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<br />icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-11016817269711906972011-07-24T15:28:00.000-04:002011-07-24T15:28:09.504-04:00Dog days Sunday, July 24, 2011WOW! where does time go? I had every intention of updating every few days... here the summer is half gone, and my last post was when the kids came home for Christmas!<br />
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So I will try to catch up. Last week we had all 5 grandkids here and their parents, we did a cook out over the open fire, and made Vanilla sherbert, recipe to follow. I had much prepared before they came, so I could sit and enjoy, but you know how that goes when you want to make sure everyone else is having a great time.<br />
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the little ones got to ride the big black horse, and got to play with kittens, and the older ones sat inside with the tube on. <br />
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in all the excitement, I never thought to grab my camera for a grandkid photo.<br />
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we have had a string of very hot, humid days as much of the mid west is suffering, so today I made up a drink I shall call it, Sue's Citrus Ade, recipe to follow.<br />
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today I feel like I want to be creative so I just might make up a pretty summery bracelet, and maybe even matching ear rings.<br />
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I hope you all have a great day!<br />
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Blessings<br />
Sue<br />
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Vanilla Sherbert<br />
6 cans OR 1 64 oz bottle of Faygo Cream Soda<br />
2 - 14 oz cans sweeten condensed milk<br />
fill your 1/2 gallon freezer and enjoy!<br />
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(this recipe can be halved)<br />
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Sue's Citrus Ade<br />
in 1/2 gallon pitcher.... 2 squeezed lemons, <br />
1 squeezed lime, <br />
1 squeezed orange <br />
3/4 c sugar and water, stir, <br />
fill ice in glass.. enjoy!<br />
very tart and thirst quenching.icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-43258799914305550292010-12-19T19:09:00.000-05:002010-12-19T19:09:48.852-05:00Family Christmas with HeatherMy Daughter's family came today!<br />
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Dinner was wonderful, pork tenderlion, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green beans, applesause, spiced cider, and all kinds of sweet.... and Kendra(2 yrs) sat in a "big people" chair and smiled all during dinner! cleaned her plate too. she loved her baby alive and the loving family mini van the best. when she opened the sleepers she thought we were going to make her go to bed, I told her every time she wears them, all snuggly cuddly, to remember it is like a big gramma hug!<br />
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Joey got a cereal box with a camo cooler.. and in side was cash... he wanted more cereal boxes! hahaha Jeffrey like his stuff and I know Steve and Heather liked theirs.<br />
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Heather got me some books.. and she had found an interview my dad gave in 92... and she made a little booklet with the interview printed out, ..that will be one of my most treasured things this year.<br />
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now to do this all over again Monday after Christmas with Danny, Kelly and the girls.<br />
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it feels like they were here only for 3 minutes and then time to go.... Steve had broken out in welts sigh....:(icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-45063344769939134942010-10-19T22:28:00.000-04:002010-10-19T22:28:43.930-04:00Oct.19th, 2010I have again, been lax in posting and updating my blog. I have been working in the yard, trying to get things put away for the winter. we had a lovely campfire this past week-end and great friends sitting around it.<br />
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Before we turn around, the Holidays will be around the corner.<br />
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Hopefully I can start sharing some of my crafting projects for this year.<br />
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hugs to all.icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-770063614029517942010-08-16T22:07:00.000-04:002013-08-29T21:38:47.945-04:00kitchen updated with 2 painted countertopsI have been very busy, I have been looking at counter tops and can;t find anything I like. (that I can afford!)<br />
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I took a deep breath and painted the 2 small areas by the stove. I am loving it.<br />
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I can still replace all of them, but I might wait a bit, now :)<br />
I am scared to tackle the LARGE u shaped counter, that is a big job.<br />
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hope this link works.<br />
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<br />icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-56800271478661600922010-07-24T12:43:00.000-04:002010-07-24T12:43:14.135-04:00Good Morning Friends!I am thrilled and still on a high from my high school girlfriends' visit this past week. it was about 40 yrs since we last sat and giggled. for about 6 hrs, we were not 57 and 58 anymore, we were both 16 yrs old, and it was bliss!<br />
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we really need to do this more often!.<br />
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It is 94 and heat index of 105 and I just had 30 bales of hay delivered...we'll wait for the wagon load in cooler weather. we are to have intense storms again today then relief..<br />
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my prayers continue for the Gulf.icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-29797811147369590322010-07-14T16:01:00.000-04:002010-07-14T16:01:19.685-04:00Wed. 7-14-10Bright sunny day here. Sat on the swing and called my girlfriend that is 1/2 hour away. She rescues kitties to, and is having a hard time right now, some of hers are needing to cross the bridge.<br />
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We try so hard when they are brought to us, we show them love, kindness, and we give meds and baths to messy little bottoms when there is no momma cat to care for them. Some don;t make it, others go on and thrive and are adopted into forever homes...some have special needs and we take extra care with them so they stay healthy and most adjust and show us humans over and over that there is a strong will to live in all God's creatures.<br />
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Then when we see that they are aging or in distress and even a vet will say "there is only so much we can do.", that hard decision has to be made. It is made with a heavy heart that Love has filled beyond the rim of each cup, and it is never easy to say, it is time. <br />
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No matter how much we try, some are just not mean to be with us long. My thoughts and prayers are with my friend for the decisions she has to make soon. icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-38166018417462669532010-07-12T22:03:00.001-04:002010-07-12T22:06:47.520-04:00Progress on Kitchen re doI started working on my kitchen last month, and slowly it is coming along. here is some photos of what is done, still have to finish up trims and then onto the counters and sink. we are not sure if we'll paint the counters or just get new installed. I am hoping to insert the slideshow. you can also go to webshots.<br />
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<a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/slideshow/578153613iSGBEI%20%20" linkindex="16">Kitchen re do</a>icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-3816984460799402602010-02-14T11:36:00.000-05:002010-02-14T11:36:15.495-05:00Happy Valentines Day 2010<center><img border="0" height="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyNjYxNjUxNzM4OTAmcHQ9MTI2NjE2NTE5MjM*MyZwPTExMDQ2MSZkPSZnPTEmbz1kZGY2NWNmMWRjNTI*ODIwYmM4/Y2RjYTc5MTA3OGUzYw==.gif" style="height: 0px; visibility: hidden; width: 0px;" width="0" /><a href="http://www.sparkletags.com/graphics/Valentines-Day" linkindex="278" target="_blank" title="Valentines-Day Graphics!"><img alt="Valentines-Day" border="0" src="http://www.sparkletags.com/import/graphics/Valentines-Day/care-to-be-my-valentine.gif" /></a><br />
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I hope you all have a special Valentine to share today with, I do and I am so thankful.<br />
will share my Shari's Berries with you...!<br />
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Have a wonderful day!icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-29606747303797309972010-02-05T15:40:00.000-05:002010-02-05T15:40:17.221-05:002-5-10Whew, just made up some Italian patties and will freeze them for some night when we are too busy to cook. the House smells like my Gramma's house.<br />
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there is nothing more soothing to one's soul than smells that trigger happy childhood memories, ...one for me is my Gramma. She came over from the old country and spoke broken English, always ready with food and hugs.<br />
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I so miss my Gramma, but I know she is always near in my heart. her speggetti and <br />
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I got kittens all taking naps, so I took a minute for me.<br />
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the predicted winter storm is knocking on the door, it is starting to snow.<br />
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we are ready to snuggle down and watch the beauty of God and nature.<br />
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Have a wonderful day!.icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-66568277778926758852010-02-01T20:18:00.000-05:002010-02-01T20:18:33.140-05:002-1-10Here we are starting a new month!. Had a quiet day, woke with a head ache and joint pain, then saw there was a 6.2 Earth Quake in Papua New Ginea.<br />
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I have all the chores done in the barn and shed (Cat House Cats) lol.. and just going to have some hot tea and watch 24.<br />
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have a great evening.icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-72793404137811785642010-01-31T17:59:00.000-05:002010-01-31T17:59:43.512-05:001-31-10 Sunday Post Hi bloggers!<br />
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It has been quite a while since I posted, I will be trying to be much more regular in the months ahead.<br />
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I have made a commitment to de clutter and donate or pitch "<i>stuff</i>" this year. I saw a show called "hoarders" and like a bad kid in front of a hardened criminal, I was scared "strait" about the rat's nests full of craft items, and lotion bottles, and tincture bottles and an array of kitten toys, and let's not forget magazines I leaf through for ideas, and , oh yeah.....yarn balls since I taught myself how to crochet.<br />
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I have a few more days of gathering tax figures, then even though I have been working on the de-clutter since before Christmas, soon I will devote full time until I am back to a manageable mess.<br />
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it seems to much harder since we started to rescue the kitties.... but we are no longer taking in feral babies that we bottle feed and tame for forever homes, because the forever home seems to keep being US!<br />
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Hubs is doing very well, I am so proud of him since his heart surgery, he is faithfully following the dr's orders, and we both walk 2 or miles a day, eat heart healthy foods, and are fitting into <i>skinny </i>clothes!<br />
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Well, that's it for now, but I hope to add to my blog in a much more regular manner.<br />
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hope you all have a wonderful day.icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-37493860692843791282009-11-29T20:17:00.000-05:002009-11-29T20:17:15.146-05:00Sunday after Thanksgiving.this Thanksgiving I had a lot to be very thankful for. Early in the month, I saw my husband have some kind of episode... when we called the dr, they said to go right to the cardiac dr. who was going to do a cath the following Monday. (we went on Wednesday.)<br />
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After she saw some of the tests results, we were schelduled for the cath the very next day, and it showed Dan had 99% blocked main artery, and 80 % blocked in another, and many small arteries were blocked. So, 2 stents were placed in the arteries, a drug protocol in place for about a year, and he is doing very well.<br />
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I am very thankful this year for many things, but more than anything, that he was sitting at my table this year. and, by the way... so was He. :)<br />
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It was a productive few days for me, I got lots done and almost done with the outside yard clean up for the winter. we got my lovely hummingbird swing in the spare stall all covered, and the chairs for the table in there, I have the glass topped table in the family room so I can craft in front of the TV.<br />
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there is still hoses to drain and one last water garden to close up, must get to that since the weather is to hit the 20's and snow this week-end.<br />
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I am thankful for my friends and family that I have left and all my rescued furkins.<br />
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I am thankful for some dear friends that stepped in and helped me when I really needed help in the last few weeks, I am very blessed to have them. <br />
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May you all enjoy and acknowledge your treasures.icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-34678358149773054402009-11-19T13:35:00.000-05:002009-11-19T13:35:32.665-05:0011-19-09A lot has happened since I was here last, my husband was having what he called "episodes".. I saw one and I finally got him in to a dr., who promptly had him admitted and I am sure saved his life. He now has 2 stents in arteries that one was 100% blocked. He is on the mend and feeling so much better. <br />
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I am still stressed at how close I came to losing him, while also trying to pick up the slack in all chores and yard work, plus watch him with out "hovering".<br />
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My time has been taken up with heart healthy recipes and changes in our life.<br />
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soon I hope to really post more regularly.<br />
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Blessings to all.icangels222http://www.blogger.com/profile/00176980956514112096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155859763617806333.post-22004123441889203402009-10-27T11:04:00.000-04:002009-10-27T11:04:00.556-04:00New Batch of barn kittens10-09<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUqqhCUjrZI4TjATOqnGIlTYHUtj0MC4ML8W9nu2fYMcyIA6BeyMhSWuz8XccR5KE5laVGxo5rk6CXfjcxFvyOMhRSiPCy_Kk6OUPlnyFIeXyPxZWnDI_KZQzf-4eU3sTtFqzY2epGDPU/s1600-h/nanamax106091.JPG" imageanchor="1" linkindex="34" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUqqhCUjrZI4TjATOqnGIlTYHUtj0MC4ML8W9nu2fYMcyIA6BeyMhSWuz8XccR5KE5laVGxo5rk6CXfjcxFvyOMhRSiPCy_Kk6OUPlnyFIeXyPxZWnDI_KZQzf-4eU3sTtFqzY2epGDPU/s320/nanamax106091.JPG" /></a><br />
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