If I DiDn't HaVe a DoG or A CaT...

iF I Didn't Have a Dog.... or Cat....I could walk around the yard barefoot in safety.

My house could be carpeted instead of tiled and laminated.

All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars would be
free of hair.

When the doorbell rings, it wouldn't sound like a kennel.

When the doorbell rings, I could get to the door without wading through fuzzy bodies who beat me there.

I could sit on the couch and my bed the way I wanted,
with out taking into consideration how much space
several fur bodies would need to get comfortable.

I would have money, and no guilt to go on a real vacation.

I would not be on a first-name basis with six veterinarians, as
I put their yet unborn grandkids through college.

The most used words in my vocabulary would not be: out,
sit, down, come, no, stay, and leave it ALONE.

My house would not be cordoned off into zones with
baby gates or barriers.

I would not talk 'baby talk' 'Eat your din din' 'Yummy yummy

for the tummy.'

My house would not look like a day care center, toys
everywhere.

My pockets would not contain things like poop bags,
treats and an extra leash.

I would no longer have to spell the words B-A-L-L,
W-A-L-K, T-R-E-A-T, O-U-T, G-O, R-I-D-E, C-O-O-K-I-E.

I would not have as many leaves INSIDE my house as outside.

I would not look strangely at people who think having
ONE dog/cat ties them down too much.

I'd look forward to spring and the rainy season instead of dreading 'mud' season.

I would not have to answer the question 'Why do you have so many animals?' from people who will never have the joy in their lives of knowing they are loved unconditionally by someone as close to an angel as they will ever get.

How EMPTY my life would be!!!

AnoTher GiVeAwaY...

My good pal Rory is having a giveaway of this beautiful necklace..He has a new site (you will see the pink hard hat on my side bar) it is called Tools are for Women too...He has some wonderful tips and hints on refinishing items and tools to help you accomplish these tasks..:) so please stop by and sign up for his giveaway...

We HaVe A WiNnEr WiNnEr ChICkEn DInNer and WhAtCha WorKinG On WeDneSdaY...

Good morning everyone!! We have a BinGo winner!! it is my good Pal Shirley of Wolf Spirits!! Thank you all again for playing and making this such a fun game..Shirley I will have these out to you by the end of the week..;)

Okay here is what I have/had been working on...I made this basket for our new neighbors next door..We took the basket and cookies over to them last night...Their names are Brittany and Travis and they are expecting their first baby a boy on May 22nd..They are going to name him Landon James..I thought she was going to have a boy..but I kept things gender neutral just to be sure...They are a young Navy Couple and cute to boot..The above photo is the basket with everything in it...I love those gerbera daisys they are my favorite!!!

here is what I put inside..I put in some handsoap, body wash gel, body lotion, my linen/room spray in Snuggle Baby, a little angel, a baby book, I wrapped up some magazines for her and him..a little container of gingerbread mix for tea..

I am so happy with the way these all turned out..I just finished them all yesterday...The item on the left is a burp cloth with a little vintage ducky embroidered on it..the backing is soft blue flannel, The Center (my favorite) I love these little vintage designs and the right is a little waffle towel that has baby items in it...

I used my newest cookie cutters and made sugar cookies.. They turned out so neat..going to make my salt dough ornaments next using these...

and last but not least my little sister gave me this simple yummy cookie recipe..They are called chocolate chip pumpkin spice cookies...they are soft and cake like.. you will be amazed at how easy they are to whip up..

Chocolate chip pumpkin spice Cookies

1 box of spice cake mix

1 can 14oz (I believe) of canned pumpkin

1-1/2 cups chocolate chips

Mix the first two ingredients and fold in the chips

Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees...

There was that simple or what..no eggs or oil nothing...:) I used a big scoop and they don't spread so you can get alot on the pan.;) it made 30 cookies..

Well that is it for me today..I am finishing up making some items for some fellow followers and trying to get them out soon..I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday everyone..Thank you again for playing along with Bingo Take care.;)

BinGo..BeTTer LaTe theN NeVEr

Wheeewww!!! What a day..I got my april Swap package off today and I delivered the welcome basket to the new neighbors next door tonight..Will share the basket goodies with you tomorrow for whatcha working on wednesday...

Here are your two bingo words for tonight..I know some of you are getting close and If I have a tie i will award a second place prize too..so make sure you email me as soon as you get bingo..;)

Good Luck and thanks again for playing along.:)

Dog

PumPkins

BaBys & BinGo..

This is my Sunny Bunny!!! sitting on the couch next to me..she and I watched the Twilight New Moon movie..(I will watch the others as I have seen the both now..but they are a bit slow)..Sunny loves to lay on my lap and then she slithered off and laid next to me and I just happen to have the camera and took this..the blue towel is where stinky puppy likes to be..right in between us and I don't want stinky puppy smells on my couch..so he has a towel he lays on..need to get a brown towel so it matches better...cause this one stands out like a sore thumb...but it does the job...I am offically a member of old farmhouse gatherings on Etsy..I know some of you and follow your blogs..so its like one big family...

here are your bingo words for today.;)

warm woolen mittens

baking

I hope you are all having a great day..it has been overcast and it drizzled in the afternoon...it feels like winter somewhat and not like what we were getting...Take care..;)

CroWs, WateRmeLonS and BiNo Oh My..;)

Hi there and Happy Sunday!!! it is glorious here today..Got Pody lynn out in her kennel so she can enjoy the beautiful morning..the house is tidied up..Getting breakfast going and then I am getting ready for church...Here are 2 crow watermelons I made..I will list them on Etsy today sometime...I finished up another of my april swaps gifts..I can't wait to show it to you..got one more item to do and then onto others that need to be finished...I am making a little welcome to the neighborhood basket for our new next door neighbors to take over..hopefully tomorrow...will show you when it is completed.:)

I hope you all have a wonderful sunday..good to hear that you all are having fun playing Bingo...

and speaking of which here are your two words for today..

Gardening

Bright copper Kettles...

Take care..;)

PoWer OuT aGain...Bingo & Saturday Funny

Well we lost power again today!!! and go figure it was due to a tree falling on a power line...we lost power last week too..last for an hour..todays lasted 3-1/2 hours...This is getting old really fast...we have lost power 5 times in a month and a half..anyway I would have posted sooner..but...here you go..your Saturday Bingo words..How is everyone doing with the bingo? is anyone close yet? I hope you all are having a great saturday...the weather is decent..the kids are in the pen waiting for the squirrels to come and give them a show...I am cutting out more aprons etc...Take care everyone and have a great weekend..

GOD LOVES DRUNK PEOPLE TOO
> >
> > A man and his wife were awakened at 3:00 am by a loud pounding on the
> > door. The man gets up and goes to the door where a drunken stranger,
> > standing in the pouring rain, is asking for a push.
> >
> > "Not a chance," says the husband, "it is 3:00 in the morning!" He slams
> > the door and returns to bed.
> >
> > "Who was that?" asked his wife.
> >
> > "Just some drunk guy asking for a push," he answers.
> >
> > "Did you help him?" she asks.
> >
> > "No, I did not, it is 3:00 in the morning and it is pouring rain out
> > there!"
> >
> > "Well, you have a short memory," says his wife. "Can't you remember about
> > three months ago when we broke down, and those two guys helped us? .
> >
> > I think you should help him, and you should be ashamed of yourself! God
> > loves drunk people too."
> >
> > The man does as he is told, gets dressed, and goes out into the pounding
> > rain. He calls out into the dark, "Hello, are you still there?"
> >
> > "Yes," comes back the answer.
> >
> > "Do you still need a push?" calls out the husband.
> >
> > "Yes, please!" comes the reply from the dark.
> >
> > "Where are you?" asks the husband.
> >
> > "Over here on the swing set," replied the drunk.

Bingo Words:

Primitives

Flowers

ShOpPing aNd BinGo..

TGIF!!! Sorry I am posting so late in the day...Had to be at that big sale before all the good stuff was taken..and I must say I didn't see a whole lot..so good on the pocket book at least...I did find some treasures that I am either keeping or giving away..I picked up that cute little square red gingham check doily looking thing..and that big rolling pin...and do you all know what the little red thing is in the corner? if you all said wall mount clothes line you would be right!!.. going to have hubby hook it up in the laundry room..so I can use it when I need it...

Don'tcha just love those egg cartons...very neat..and also a green reindeer cookie cutter..

I got these 6 little baskets @ 10 cents each and the little book for my sister for $1.50..I will use the baskets on my dollies..;)

I ordered these cute little cookie cutters to make salt dough cookies with..will be making some this weekend I think...I got a strawberry, crow, scarecrow, pineapple, pear, cherries (upper rt corner) and a cupcake with candle...wouldn't those be cute for someones birthday...all decorated..;) well the weather has been breezy and kind of chilly most of the day...I took the Hubby out to lunch..nothing to write home about unfortunately...so not going back...I guess I am becoming a bit of a food snob...I could have made better food for cheaper..and we have new neighbors next store..military and first baby on the way mid May...the owners our friends just let me know..so we have something in common..and when I take over cookies I will be taking over one of my bibs I think...

Okay who is ready for some bingo?!!!!!

WhiSkers on KittEns

Machine EmBroiDerY...

I hope you all had a fantastic day today...I just want to take a nap..I will be crashed on the couch tonight..have a good weekend..and besure to stop back on the weekend for your bingo words.:)

DoN't MeSS wiTh oLd PeoPle..WeLL SaiD...:)

This venerable and much honored WW II vet is well known in Hawaii

for his seventy-plus years of service to patriotic organizations and causes all over the country. A humble man without a political bone in his body, he has never spoken out before about a government official, until now. He dictated this letter to a friend, signed it and mailed it to the president.

Dear President Obama,

My name is Harold Estes, approaching 95 on December 13 of this year. People meeting me for the first time don't believe my age because I remain wrinkle free and pretty much mentally alert.

I enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1934 and served proudly before, during and after WW II retiring as a Master Chief Bos'n Mate. Now I live in a "rest home" located on the western end of Pearl Harbor , allowing me to keep alive the memories of 23 years of service to my country.

One of the benefits of my age, perhaps the only one, is to speak my mind, blunt and direct even to the head man.

So here goes.

I am amazed, angry and determined not to see my country die before I do, but you seem hell bent not to grant me that wish.

I can't figure out what country you are the president of.

You fly around the world telling our friends and enemies despicable lies like:

" We're no longer a Christian nation"

" America is arrogant" - (Your wife even

announced to the world," America is mean-

spirited. " Please tell her to try preaching

that nonsense to 23 generations of our

war dead buried all over the globe who

died for no other reason than to free a

whole lot of strangers from tyranny and

hopelessness.)

I'd say shame on the both of you, but I don't think you like America, nor do I see an ounce of gratefulness in anything you do, for the obvious gifts this country has given you. To be without shame or gratefulness is a dangerous thing for a man sitting in the White House.

After 9/11 you said," America hasn't lived up to her ideals."

Which ones did you mean? Was it the notion of personal liberty that 11,000 farmers and shopkeepers died for to win independence from the British? Or maybe the ideal that no man should be a slave to another man, that 500,000 men died for in the Civil War? I hope you didn't mean the ideal 470,000 fathers, brothers, husbands, and a lot of fellas I knew personally died for in WWII, because we felt real strongly about not letting any nation push us around, because we stand for freedom.

I don't think you mean the ideal that says equality is better than discrimination. You know the one that a whole lot of white people understood when they helped to get you elected.

Take a little advice from a very old geezer, young man.

Shape up and start acting like an American. If you don't, I'll do what I can to see you get shipped out of that fancy rental on Pennsylvania Avenue . You were elected to lead not to bow, apologize and kiss the hands of murderers and corrupt leaders who still treat their people like slaves.

And just who do you think you are telling the American people not to jump to conclusions and condemn that Muslim major who killed 13 of his fellow soldiers and wounded dozens more. You mean you don't want us to do what you did when that white cop used force to subdue that black college professor in Massachusetts , who was putting up a fight? You don't mind offending the police calling them stupid but you don't want us to offend Muslim fanatics by calling them what they are, terrorists.

One more thing. I realize you never served in the military and never had to defend your country with your life, but you're the Commander-in-Chief now, son. Do your job. When your battle-hardened field General asks you for 40,000 more troops to complete the mission, give them to him. But if you're not in this fight to win, then get out. The life of one American soldier is not worth the best political strategy you're thinking of.

You could be our greatest president because you face the greatest challenge ever presented to any president.

You're not going to restore American greatness by bringing back our bloated economy. That's not our greatest threat. Losing the heart and soul of who we are as Americans is our big fight now.

And I sure as hell don't want to think my president is the enemy in this final battle...

Sincerely,

Harold B. Estes

Snopes confirms as true:

http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/haroldestes.asp

GarDen, PoDy, and BinGo..

This is how our garden is growing..in the big garden plot, to the left is the tators..I swear they are growing right before my eyes..the little peas are in the back right corner of the garden...in the 2 tiered garden is lettuce and the upper one is the herbs...so far so good..the only things not doing well is the basil..they like it hot..and it has been mild here..and yesterday was cold..I had a fire going most of the day....April is the month when we really taper off around here from doing fires...haven't had one lit in like 2 weeks..but yesterday was a tad bit cold...and rainy...today so far is looking the same...

do your babys prefer to drink from your glass? well all of our cats except Grace do this...this is at my craft table...and this is Miss Pody Lynn...I just love that pretty little face...even her whiskers have a smile on them...they are long and beautiful...:)

Okay now for some bingo words...Are you all ready?

hot chocolate

christmas

Tomorrow I am heading to my favorite house to shop at..she is having her Spring sale..I do her July show which is a garage/gift show and she also does this again after thanksgiving thru christmas...I will take my camera to share photos of her home yet again..I love this place...and they have new places they will be shopping at this year..so more for us to buy when they come back from their long trip...Gotta get there by 9:30am as there will be alot of people waiting to get in..I am not a morning person..so I gotta be on my game tomorrow..:) have a wonderful Thursday..;)

6th PubLiShed PhOtO GaMe & BinGo...

Rory over at the Greentiques Solution selected my name to play "the 6th published photo game" of when we started blogging...and how we would change it or update it..so I went back to when I first started blogging and found the 6th photo...and here you go..our Little Gracie May and her Sister Millie Jean..That was taken about a month after we got them..and there is nothing I would change about these beautiful girls..except keep them babies longer...so now I must choose ten folks that I hope will play along...

Cat Haven Crafts

countryfolk keepsakes

Cynthia Lee Designs

fluent Brittish

my brown bag studio

stoney hill cabin chronicles

tomatoe creek prims

walking on sunshine

waxed out creative life

wolf spirits

Okay now who is ready to play some bingo...:) some of you are doing really well..I hope more of you do today...here goes..;)

Raindrops on Roses

veggie Garden

it is rainy and gloomy today..said it is supposed to burn off we shall see....working on my april swap so can't share photos...have a wonderful wednesday everyone..;)

TuEsDays BinGo WoRds...

Hey there everyone...I got nothing today for you execpt my 2 bingo words...Linda you asked who made my wall pocket..my good pal Robby from Glory river primitives made it for me..that little key fits so cute in it too.:)

okay here are your two words for today..glad to see some of you got them both yesterday...

Sewing

Blogging

have a wonderful day today.:)

Say KiDs WhAt TiMe Is IT?...

yesterday we woke up to fog..I love the fog..there is just something about the way it cacoons you..felt and looked so much like fall to me...

Here is Stanley Steamer waiting to be let out to enjoy the day..the 3 outdoor babys sleep in the garage at night..cause we don't want them eaten up by coyotes..Well we went for a morning walk and I took my camera in hand..turned out to be a beautiful day I must say..sat outside after church and read a magazine while hubby worked on our fence...on my walk though I took one photo..but first see the photo below..

this was taken in 2007 as we got the beautiful garden award and it stays here for at least 3-4 weeks for all to see..well as we were walking yesterday we saw where the special garden sign was and right next door this is what I took a photo of..made us both laugh and I had to share it with you all..see below..

the guy is honest I will give him that..he does carve the neatest pumpkins at halloween though..they are spectacular..

Well I just finished mowing the lawn and checked on the mail and look what came for me today..I won this over at Rorys blog..it is a wooden key that you use to pull out your oven shelves without getting burned..;) Thank you Rory..it is beautiful..stop by his blog..he has/does wonderful work on restoring furniture and can help you if you are having questions on your stuff..

Here is where I put it..right next to the stove for when I need it..:)and when I was coming in the house...I noticed a package on the front porch...I am loving this..I did an April swap with a gal I just met her name is Rie..from the speckled hen and this is what she sent me..boy did she hit the nail on the head or what..I love everything!!!

I got a cute cat lovers mug..gotta have some hot chocolate now.:) and she made the cute little bags and box that held a cute little angel.(sorry no photo)..it is in my dining room..and a cute little cat treat jar..and I put the cat treats in it too..:)

in the cute little bag was a little kitty stamp set with the block..I love this..

see the kitty in the corner..Thank you so much Rie for spoiling me rotten..I love getting gifts in the mail when you least expect them..I am working on yours and will have it sent off by the end of the week..:)

okay are you ready to play some bingo? make sure you mark them off and when you get bingo let me know.:)

here are your words:

thrift shopping

Cats (duh)

okay everyone going down to fix dinner...take care and thank you to all that signed up to play...have a wonderful evening.:)

BiNgO tO StaRt On MoNdAy..

I am starting my Bingo giveaway on Monday night..This gives those that don't blog on the weekend a chance to get in on this too...Carla of Dancing moon..I need you to email me your words...Folks remember if I don't have your words..you cannot play..Have a wonderful Sunday...also if you don't have a blog that is okay..you can play too...so make sure I get your words by 7pm tomorrow night..then it is closed and those that signed up and that I have their words too are the only ones playing.:) gotta keep it fair to those that gave me their words..best of luck to everyone..I am excited to see who is going to win this one;)

have a great Sunday!!!:)

One post down will have the directions and the words to play...

WhO is ReaDy FoR a GiVeaWay!!!!

Say Kids what time is it?....Its time for a giveaway!!!! I was going to do this in February when my blogaversary was and well we can see its into April..so maybe it will be my birthday giveaway that is in May!!! or just a simple its time to do a giveaway..:)

To Enter in this giveaway we are going to play BINGO...I have 26 words of "my favorite things" and you need to choose 10 of those words...I will pick 2 words each day out of my hat and when you get all 10 and yell BINGO..you are the winner...

You must also be a follower of my blog to play (no extra entrys)..

What you see above is what I am giving away..(a 60 dollar value) all to one winner!!!

You will get one of my aprons (shown), a coffee cozy, my room linen spray in "apple orchard" three little paper mache boxes, a pillow that I machine embroidered that says: our home was built under the flag of freedom and a little candle cozy with crows on it...

This is for the United States and Canada only...If internationals want to play..you need to pay for postage..Okay here are your words..the game will start tomorrow..so get your 10 words and let the games begin..(Guys you can enter too..if you don't like some of these items pass them onto your moms, sisters, girlfriends whatever..;)

whiskers on kittens

gardening

sewing

thrift shopping

spring

fall

pumpkins

halloween

decorating

primitives

home

baking

christmas

cats (duh)

dog

machine embroidery

blogging

raindrops on roses

bright copper kettles

warm woolen mittens

brown paper packages tied up with strings

hot chocolate

Handmade

garage sales

flowers

veggie garden

I will email my two words tomorrow..Good luck everyone!!!

have a wonderful weekend..I am going grocery shopping...wahoo, yippeee!! I don't mind grocery shopping so much..I always love having a fridge full of food and lots of variety to choose from after shopping...well guess what? its raining..it was so pretty yesterday..(should of shopped yesterday)..Oh well..this is Washington...

Please email me your bingo list of words if you are playing..my email address is ginacoop@hotmail.com...Once you get bingo..email that you won..I will not be doing this..so you must stay on top of this.:)

Oh and please do not put this giveaway on your blog. we want to keep this just between who comes to visit me..;)