Can You Tell What It Is?

The  

2013 Summertime Photography Scavenger Hunt 

is in full swing and you still have plenty of time to join in.

#12 A cloud in the shape of something 

asks us to specify what we see but I'm setting you a little challenge here and asking for you to specify what you see in my clouds and I will back tomorrow to see if if our eyes match!!!

We went to Carfest at Oulton Park last weekend and whilst relaxing in the sunshine I started cloud spotting, here's what I saw, can you see the same as me?

8 to go...

1.   Open air market
2.   Theater for performing arts (not a movie theater)
3.   City Hall, Capitol or other similar civic building
4.   Airplane
5.   A sunset
6.   Someone or something taking a nap
7.   A sign that is intentionally or unintentionally funny  8.   A tower
9.   A photo with someone or something that is clearly out of place or doesn't belong
10.  A bench that is outside
11.  An animal in a zoo, aquarium, nature preserve, etc.
12.  A cloud in the shape of something (please specify what you see)
13.  A fence
14.  A stained glass object or a mosaic
15.  A fire truck or police car
16.  A windmill
17.  Candle(s)
18.  Your local pub/bar, coffee house or tea shop
19.  A fisherman
20. A dinosaur
21.  A photograph of you with an artistic tool or craft supply (you cannot substitute for this item)

Better Late Than Never!

A quick card from me today.

I made this for my Godfather. August 5th has crept up very quickly and unfortunately it will arrive with him late.

I'm not overly happy with how it's turned out but I'm sure he'll appreciate the enclosed pipe tobacco more.

It's such a shame how I've seen him go from a very active man to one that has now sat in the same chair for over a year and gets up only to go to the bathroom or to go to bed.

Needing a knee replacement they found a heart condition on his pre-op and therefore wouldn't operate. His only vice from then on was to sit and watch tv or read the paper - he now has cataracts on both eyes and is too scared to have the simple surgery to have them removed. The curtains are kept closed as he is now too scraed of the outside world having not left the house for so long.

How a life can suddenly change - live for today!!!

Hidden Depths

Have you seen the challenge on the Counterfeit Kit Blog today?

Wanna know what it is?

Let me help...

Challenge #1:  Geocaching Challenge  

Geocaching is a treasure hunt where you get clues/coordinates to find something hidden and for this challenge...make something on your project "hidden"...don't forget to show us what it is!

I was a little worried about this at first but whilst creating a page for a different challenge, it just happened - although I now have to think of something for the other challenge!

These photos were taken on my birthday in the garden. After a couple of drinks, I gave my phone to DD and asked her to take A photo. About 50 later and some very silly poses, I finally managed to retrieve my phone from her mits.

My journalling is inside the creased the zigzag paper which then tucks under the photo to hold it in place.

(Nothing special unless you hate your handwriting as much as I do)

What will you hide on your page?

I've another (better) one to share for the CKCB

blog hop on the 24th of the month. 

Will you put your name down and join us to showcase your hidden depths?

#3

Whilst wandering around Chester last week waiting for the champagne to wear off so I could drive us home, we walked past the Town Hall.

Ah ha! Another photo on Rinda's 2013 Summertime Photography Scavenger Hunt

#3   City Hall, Capitol or other similar civic building

I love the thunderous sky in the background and the Union Jack flying so proudly in the wind.

1.   Open air market
2.   Theater for performing arts (not a movie theater)
3.   City Hall, Capitol or other similar civic building
4.   Airplane
5.   A sunset
6.   Someone or something taking a nap
7.   A sign that is intentionally or unintentionally funny  8.   A tower
9.   A photo with someone or something that is clearly out of place or doesn't belong
10.  A bench that is outside
11.  An animal in a zoo, aquarium, nature preserve, etc.
12.  A cloud in the shape of something (please specify what you see)
13.  A fence
14.  A stained glass object or a mosaic
15.  A fire truck or police car
16.  A windmill
17.  Candle(s)
18.  Your local pub/bar, coffee house or tea shop
19.  A fisherman
20. A dinosaur
21.  A photograph of you with an artistic tool or craft supply (you cannot substitute for this item)

Let's Rock

My 3rd week as a Rockette finds me preparing to undertake my first festival.
More on that next Friday :)

Something that literally rocked my world this week was the addition of...

...to my world.
I have wanted to try sax (yes, sax) for years but never had the guts, so another impulse buy later, and the rockin' starts!!!
I can just about play Ode To Joy after a week!

Had a lovely day in Shrewsbury with my girl, shopping, chatting and eating (too much!) - it amazes me how grown up she is - is that a good thing or a bad thing?

I've had more physio on my neck which seems to be doing the trick so less painkillers to rattle around in my body.
I continue to lose weight steadily but with only a week to go until my holiday and putting it all back on again I wonder whether to just give up now?

It seems the assault case could be moving forward at last but I don't want to say too much or build my hopes until I have some more solid news.

I've had a massive wardrobe sort out and finally parted with those clothes I just know I will never wear again. I love a good declutter!

DH's shift has changed which means he only has to work two nights next week instead of four - he now has more time to help me prepare for holidays!

What has rocked you this week, fancy sharing?

Punky Host

This month I am the "host" over at

Punky Scraps

Join in with our challenge from August 10th, 

link up your project by September 15th and you could win a little prize from "yours truly".

This is My Moment!

OK, so I know I did a digital version of this photo a couple of weeks ago for the word "story"

 but, as it also fit perfectly with today's Use Your Words reveal

"MOMENT"

I just had to scrap it again.

I don't do many digis and when I do, they just stay on my computer's hard drive and never make it into an album hence wanting to scrap it again.

Will you join us and scrap a "moment".

Don't forget to link up to be in with a chance of being our guest designer next time...