Happy New Year - Welcome 2010

This is a picture of my rv buddies. We usually meet in Florida each year but this year we decided on an added get to gether in the mountains of Tennessee. This is a picture insdide the cabin where 11 of us stayed in the city of Gatlinburg(Smoky Mtns of Tennessee). We were there for four days, had a blast and celebrated New Years Eve together watching fireworks from our balcony.

They all got home safely after 11 hours of travel whereas it took us 1/2 hr. to get home. They are good friends, indeed.

Also, the main attraction seemed to be a puzzle I brought with me not thinking everyone would be so interested in it.

Ragtop quilt for Grandson

I started quilting recently, never liked to sew in my young years. I started with a picture quilt for my youngest grandson Matthew with photos of his friends to take to nursery school with him. Then I did a photo one for my grandaughter graduating college with her pictures being from day one until graduation. I have done this one for grandson also in college and being part Irish made it in those colors along with a couple of shamrocks on it. I am hoping to make one for each grandkid which is 9, so, 3 down and 6 to go. Wish me luck!

Ragtop quilt for Grandson

Disregard this as I do not know how to delete second one.

Strictly for The Birds

I noticed last month, November, that a lone bluebird was flying back and forth from the front of the house a tree and then to my porch. Back and forth she flew and I wrote down a few words about it in a poem (I hope).

Strickly for The Birds

I pass by the window everyday

noticing a bluebird darting about

looking for places, is she ready to nest

Perpetuating her specis

a place that is best.

Her feathers are gleaming a

shimmering blue

fluttering back and forth

In the early morning dew

She has to be away from human

touch

Away from four legged animals

a must

Will it be in a tree or that

fancy-made birdhouse made with

such fuss.

She is uncertain, safety a must

She lights in a tree looking about

If only she would come closer

I wanted to shout "Come near to me so I can enjoy"

But then she flew away

probably more to scout.

First Snow of December 2009

It is December 5, 2009 waking up to a blanket, literally of snow. How I do love this season of the year. It makes everything you see look so clean and pretty. Hard to believe that these little snowflakes coming down from the sky can paint such a picture. It didn't last long, only about morning as the sun shining down melted it slowly at first and then before you know it the green and brown of the winter grass started to poke through. Gone now, still cold outside with just a sprinkling of snow on the ground to remind us that winter is on its way.

Day 3 in Nashville

On the third day we decided to go to downtown Nashville. You know, where the country singers congregate to become famous. I took a picture of one of the streets where open doors begged you to come in and listen to some non-famous singers of country music. Then we ate at a wonderful resturant, that was plush but reasonable in price. After which we took a drive to the park that had a replica of the Parthenon which houses are very big statue of Athena. The architecture of this building was amazing being done in the recent years.

Day four was a day of rest for this old lady. Enjoy!

Day 2 of Trip

Next day we took a look at the mansion Called The Heritag which was the home of Pres. A. Jackson, not one of my favorite residents but interesting enough. It was interesting to see that their beds had layers of white cotton spreads and mosquito netting. This was a must since no a/c or screens for windows were there and they kept their windows openned most of the time. The kitchen was outside in a building by itself to reduce the noise and and heat. He is buried as is his wife and other relatives in the garden surrounded by beautiful flowers.

Pictures show the home which is under reconstruction and the garden area now in repose.