Thursday, March 21, 2013

Random Five Friday

Since I haven't been in my craft room much
I would like to share a little bit of what I have been up to this week.
Which isn't a whole lot.  I always wonder where all the time goes.




So on with the randomness..


Most of this week has been spent out in the yard.
It takes me forever to get my yard work done because I am
always grabbing my camera for a photo.
Just like the dead leaves here.  They looks so cool I had to
grab a shot of them before they went into the trash.

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My Dad had a Birthday, He is 87 years Young.
And still as ornery as ever.. Love ya dad.. 

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The hubby and I went to see the movie The Great and Powerful OZ.
I would give it 4 stars. That's because the little monkey is so darn cute.
My Husband would give 3 stars at best.  He's such a critic. 

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I bought a hula hoop. Thanks to Catherine from "Corner of Cat's mind".
Now I am thinking I should NOT have bought the weighted one.
That hoop is hard as heck to keep up. 
I have the bruises on my hips to prove it.  

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I just started reading the book
"Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and sweet" 
My BFF says its a great read..  I am pretty sure
she's right. It's great so far.




The Yard work is all done, for now.
So the leaves in these shots are all gone now.

I see some crafting time in my future.




Thanks Nancy for hosting this fun Meme

HAPPY FRIDAY
I do hope everyone has a Fabulous weekend.

Hugs~
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35 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelMarch 22, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    Lovely photos, the leaves are just gorgeous. Happy birthday to your Dad! And have a nice weekend, Hugs, Valerie

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  2. PetronelaMarch 22, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    Oh Linda if only it were true...tonight it's gonna be below zero...again :(((((

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  3. Crafting QueenMarch 22, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    Really beautiful photos. Good luck with your hula hoop!

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  4. Julie Tucker-WolekMarch 22, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    Great pics!! We saw Oz too and I loved it!!

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  5. Silvia(Barnie)March 22, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    Thanks for sharing your doings this week. All the best for the hula hoop tries :)

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  6. Ros CrawfordMarch 22, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Lovely post ... I always feel like I'm right there chatting with you ...We have snow again today so I'm staying indoors ... have a lovely weekend

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  7. TerryMarch 22, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Happy Birthday to you Dad and I am glad he is still ornery! Good for him! Lovely pictures and I would be out in the yard, but with the wind my allergies and that just don't mix!!!! Hugs!

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  8. TexWisGirlMarch 22, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    love the leaves! yay for the hula hoop! that catherine is AWESOME with hers! you will be, too, i don't doubt!

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  9. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmMarch 22, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    I adored Hotel on the Corner...such a great read. The leaf is beautiful.

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  10. MaggidMarch 22, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Happy 5 day!
    Thank you for the book tip -
    I really like your leave photos.
    love & love,
    -g-

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  11. barbara l. haleMarch 22, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Beautiful pics of those old leaves! I was wondering about OZ myself since I am a big fan of the books and the original movie. I wonder if it is too late to see it at our local..

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  12. Tina Fariss BarbourMarch 22, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    The photos of the leaves are stunning. Spring is showing up around here with some daffodils, but it's cold today, and there's the chance of snow on Sunday. Where is spring? :-)

    Thanks for the book tip. I'm always looking for something good to read.

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  13. BeccaMarch 22, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Pretty shots Linda. I almost bought one of those hula hoops too just last week, but didn't think it would fit in Russell's car. Wow...you have hips? Lol I used to! I'm sure I'll be fine...I don't think my fat will bruise. :-) Glad you started the book, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Weird weather here...big hail yesterday and snow flakes this morning...not cold enough to stick though. Mother Nature is screwed up...I asked for snowflakes on December 22, not March 22!

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  14. DeannaMarch 22, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Love the macro of the tattered leaf. I saw "OZ"...I think it was a 3 1/2 stars, fun but not great. And "hotel" is on my tbr stack. so much to do, so little time!!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    I have tons of pine needles that need to get raked up -- soon, soon -- but I want a warm day to do it!

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  16. Gail DixonMarch 22, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    You've been busy! The photos are beautiful. Something about dying leaves makes an impact for some reason. Have a fun weekend doing what you love!

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  17. A Colorful WorldMarch 22, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Very nice Random 5. Love the photos of the dead leaves too. Have a great week!

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  18. Elizabeth EdwardsMarch 22, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    i love your header shot.

    happy birthday to your day. that is awesome!!

    i want to see OZ. can't wait. i enjoy several of those actors. ( :

    have a good weekend.

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  19. Audrey PettitMarch 22, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    Sounds like a lovely and peaceful week. Love the vision of you with your new hula hoop! You are so cute, my friend!

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  20. Gayle PriceMarch 22, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Love the photos of your leaves, can almost hear them crackle and crunch. A hula hoop with weights, I've never heard of that before....ooooh it sounds hard to do. Love a good book, especially in winter, one you can get totally lost in. Thanks for sharing your week Linda. Have a great weekend. xx

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  21. MaryMarch 22, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    I love your photos of the leaves. They are beautiful! And yes, 'Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet' is a wonderful book. I've been thinking of reading it again, and i think this is definitely a sign! :)

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  22. AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Linda,

    I like your leaf pictures. I see I have more branches to pick up in the yard. Darn Wind!

    Hope you got to spend some time with your Dad on his Birthday. Ornery at 87 is a good thing!

    Good Luck with the hula hoop. Sounds interesting.

    I am a little over half way through "The Cider House Rules." It's very good.

    Enjoy your crafting!

    Robyn
    theranchwifechronicles.com

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  23. amandaMarch 23, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Hi, Linda!
    Stopping by through Random 5 Friday, you have me intrigued with your hula hooping & photography.. new follower!
    :)

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  24. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com March 23, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    Love the leaf shots and this was a nice randoms post...this party is fun

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  25. CatherineMarch 23, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Don't worry about the bruises my friend! Your hips will toughen up! LOL! I had bruises at first too. I think it was from doing it too long starting out. But trust me, it won't be long and you will be bruise free. I can hoop for 45 minutes now with no bruises. I love it!

    And I hope you are enjoying some nice weather. Think of my snow when you are doing that yard work! ;)

    xo Catherine


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  26. AnonymousMarch 23, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    I thoroughly enjoyed The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. Love the snap of the leaves!

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  27. UnknownMarch 23, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    What a fun post! I think I'll look for the book. I'm always on the look out for a great read. Happy Birthday to your dad!
    xo
    lynn

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  28. It's meMarch 23, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Enjoy the weekend darling....love Ria....xxx...

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  29. Kirsty VittetoeMarch 24, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    Wonderful work with the images Linda!

    Oh I love the Oz, I never blink my eyes from beginning till the end! : 0

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  30. Shahrul NizaMarch 24, 2013 at 3:51 AM

    You're so lucky to have your dad, young :) and healthy!!. Happy Belated Birthday to him!!. I never knew my dad, but I made peace by sending much love to him and that help me moved on :). I LOVE your frosty dried leaves, they remind me of the vines from the snow grapes in Europe. Gorgeous :). HUGS.

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  31. yyamMarch 24, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Those leaves look great...even if they were headed for the trash bin.

    I loved the movie...I love whimsical sets!

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  32. SylviaMarch 25, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    More beautiful photo's, Linda, I have been playing with the grandchildren all week. Colin, 8yrs, and I mowed the back yard, his first time to mow. He is a natural and had so much fun. We raked leaves as well, but my yard work is far from finished! Still lots of oak leaves falling. Hope you had a good weekend.

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  33. CindyMarch 26, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Those were great random facts,sounds like an interesting book, the title is intriguing. I like to hoola-hoop, now that the weather is improving I need to dig it out and use it again.

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  34. AppleApricot WenMarch 27, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    bye bye drop-dead-gorgeous leaves! Belated congrats to your ornery dad Linda!! And good luck hula hooping my friend, I was sooooo good at it when aged 8 (they actually nicknamed me "Hoepeltje" - little hula hoop - because of that) and soooo failed at it when aged 40 :)
    hugs xoxo

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  35. Colleen DietrichMarch 30, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Great texture on those leaves. :)

    My 14 YO saw The Great and Powerful Oz too. She liked it. I'd like to see it...the scenery looks lush and amazing!

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