Saturday, May 13, 2017

Took A Little Walk...

Good evening and Happy Saturday from the rancho!

It's been a while since I've checked in and all I can say is...I have no excuse, I'm just old and tired! LOL

I worked on a few projects this past week.  I had found some large wooden spools at Michael's and decided that I should be able to use them for something.  First, I gave them a coat of vanilla white paint and a quick coat of wax.  I thought that I would just tie a bow around the center and call it good.


Not exactly fabulous.  LOL  So, I found some scraps of fabric in my, cough-cough, small stash pile, and after some folding, and ironing, and gluing, here is the revised version.


I think that these are pretty cute and would make a very reasonable exchange gift for a stitching or sewing group.  If you are very crafty, you could make coordinating fobs, either in beads or fabric. Even cross stitched if so inclined!  LOL

I worked on my Cherry Hollow Sampler.  I've finished the bottom vine, most of the leaves, and then headed up one of the sides with the first color on the strawberries.  This project just seems so delicate with the one thread.  Sorry that the picture is so washed out.


This morning was the annual Miracle Miles for Kids, which supports foster children and their families.  I missed last year, but was determined to walk this year's 10K.  Between my hips, my sciatica, and my not-so-graceful falls, I knew I wouldn't walk in my usual 20 minute mile, but I was sure that I could finish.  And yes I did!  I figured it was more of a 22 minute mile, but I finished.YAY!

I liked this year's shirt.  I was number 767.


This is Morro Rock at the starting line.  It was an absolutely gorgeous day, light breeze, no fog.  I walked with my friend, Grace.  She was polite and didn't complain about the slower pace.  Very kind of her...



Isn't it beautiful?  Due to the rains, there were four or five wet crossings.  After the first creek, I don't think my socks ever dried out.  I did get a little blister, too much water and sand between my sock and foot.  I'll be fine by Monday.



At the finish line.  Very happy to see THIS sign.  LOL


And, we look happy!  Why?  Because we were in the shuttle line...no walking back for us!!  Some people RUN this course, and then run back.  Ha, ha, ha, ha...I told Grace that if she sees me running, check behind me, something bad is coming...


Hubby is out of town this weekend, so back to my chores.  Have a wonderful Sunday, be kind to one another.


12 comments:

  1. I can't imagine living so close to the beach and the ocean....how lovely. And congrats on the race......it doesn't matter how fast, you finished!!!!

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    1. Good morning! I am fortunate to live in Central California. We are thirty minutes from the beach, two hours from the Sierra Mountains, and three hours from the desert. A little bit of everything! SMILE

      I'm happy to finish. Next year, I'll be back my game. LOL

      Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  2. Cute,little spools Angela. Your walk looks beautiful. Good for you!

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    1. Thank you! I have several flower frogs that I use for my scissors, but I saw something like this in Modesto and thought it would be a cute look on my shelf.

      It was a gorgeous day!! And since I'm a chatterer, I don't really think about the miles...except for Mile 5. I was tired at Mile 5. LOL

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  3. You Rock! :) Love the stitching. Love the scissors idea. You are so very creative. Wishing you a most lovely day sweet friend. :)

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  4. Definitely better than being a rock! LOL I hope you had an amazing day!

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  5. Lol glad you weren't running cuz if that's the case, the east coast needs to prepare for zombies!!!

    At least you had a beautiful day to walk the race despite your blister :)

    LOVE the thread spools. They are adorable :)

    And your stitching is lovely!

    Have a great week!!

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    1. Definitely...I don't do zombies and I don't do monsters under the bed. LOL LOL Thank you, I have this whole relationship with paint and wax...I remind my hubby not to stand still too long, I'll "fancy" him up, too!

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  6. Very creative, the spools that you embellished. I love your ideas for them.
    Cherry Hollow sampler has seen a lot of progress indeed. I also love stitching with one thread on a high count fabric, it looks so fine and subtle.
    Congratulations on doing and finishing the run along the beach. It must have been a wonderful day for you and the other runners, too.

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    1. Thank you, Brigitte. I was a little hesitant to stitch one thread, but I love the look! I'm working on a small project as a SAL and decided that I would do this one with one thread to give it a more primitive look.

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  7. You have kept busy, Angela. Those spools are very cute and a great idea. Your Cherry Hollow is nearing the end and looking so lovely and delicate. How great to get out and complete a walk...good for you!

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    1. I love this walk. It goes really fast with a friend. LOL

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