It's Christmas.....4 sleeps till Santa

I know I have been a bad blogger, but time has not been on my side. I need70 hours in each day, just to get through what I must in the next 4 days...Don't know how I'll manage that one.
Lost the credit card the other day. Only realized when I went to use it on Tuesday Night. Now I am at the mercy of the banks.
On a happier note. It was my Mum's 87th Birthday Yesterday. I picked her up from the Nursing home and took her to the shop. Then I had her hair permed and cut. I have made a new woman of her.
On Saturday it is Cassie's 3rd Birthday. Gee time flies when your having fun Such a Cutie....
Then on Monday its Jodie's Birthday. Yes thats right Christmas Day. Jodie is 30. I don't know about her, but I certainly feel OLD..... Fancy have a 30 year old daughter.
Having the week off between Christmas and New Year. Can't wait
I will not blog this side of Christmas so I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, one that is peaceful for you all. And a very Happy ,and Prosperous New Year. Please be safe.
Until next year Keep smiling and Healthy.

Judy
Arty Pants
www.artypants.com.au

Gee I'm bad.......

I haven't posted on my blogg for about 1 month. How naughty...
My excuse is I have been rally busy....
1. I have found out that my new grandchild is to be a Grand daughter. I am really excited about buying pink things again.
2. The shop is going really well. I enjoyed last weekend off and spent the time with Taylor, Bill, Mark and Danni on Saturday and we all went to Werribee Open Range Zoo. Had a really great day.
3. Sunday I slept until 12 noon. Gee I was really tired.
4. Worked Monday
5 And really enjoyed Cup Day. Although I didn't even have a bet on the cup. It had to be a first for many years. The only time I bet is on Cup day and this year I enjoyed my time without even 1 bet.
6. Worked Wed, Thurs, Frid, Had a massive crop on Friday night again and we are booked out for the next one already. We have to look into all this and try and add more!!!!!!!!!. Everyone has such a great time., Although it is a late night for Jodie and I we still enjoy the night. It is also our time to enjoy with our friends that we have made through the shop. I still say I don't have top drink to be crazy, I think people realized this this week.
7 Worked Saturday and organized more Christmas Decorations for the shop. Big changes again in store for the shop. We have to find more room.......Where oh where??????
8. Saturday night (Last night). Went to the celebration Dinner Dance at the Hampton Park Hall for the 80th Birthday Party for the Hampton Park Progress Association. Had a great night, the food was tremendous, the band was great and I think I wore Bill out again with the Dancing. Happy Birthday Progress Association.......
9. Today. Here I am agin working. Then this afternoon I am heading off to Richmond to a Trade Demonstration.......Maybe new products........Have to wait and see.

And this has just been my last week.

More excitement to come in the next few week still.

I invite all to attend the Hampton Park Festival on the 26th November 2006 9.30 - 3.30p.m. Santa is arriving, there will be lost of stalls, live band, jumping castle and more. Hope to see you there.

Keep smiling and Healthy.
L
Judee
xxx

Friday 13th

Had a great crop night last Friday. As it was Friday the 13th we decided that we would offer special incentives.. We gave everyone who attended 13% off all their purchases for the night, we also had a special seat giveaway. We had 12 people attend, was 13 but you know the last minute problems arise, but everyone who attended had fun. We decorated the place with spider webs and skulls and skeletons. A lot of great work was achieved that night and Jodie and I feel so priveledged to be able to work and play with such a lovely group. Thankyou to everyone. I took some photos of the night. Just for you all to see!!!!!!!! I hope they work as they were great pics. The last one shows what time we finished. Didn't get home until 1.15p.m.
Doesn't look like the pics worked, I'll keep trying to upload.
The shop has been extremely busy the past few days, We had another Crop yesterday (this is our Tuesday Morning crop). We have to have a smaller group on a Tuesday as we have to use the back room. But all enjoyed themselves.
We now have new paper racks............ We have got rid of the old white oong ones and can fit a lot more paper in, and as well as in a smaller area. so we have more room.
The family are well and all is good.
Keep healthy and of course smiling!!!!!!!!!!
L
Judee

It's time......

for me to do another post......lol....I know Connie I am just a slacker....... But I have been busy.
I have enjoyed the last two Sundays OFF. and had a really relaxing time........
Saturday I went into the shop in the arvo, thinking it would be slow..... so I pulled up a chair near the back table(comfy chair) got myself a drink(if I hadn't taken some medication I would have had champagne LOL...but this time it was a cup of tea...had the left over choclates from the night befores crop turned on the TV to settle is and watch the AFL Grand Final. I started to watch the opening and then it came........the mad influx of happy scrappers who hate football and their partners had either gone to the match or were watching it at a friends or having drinks and football at home.. I was so busy, there went my relaxing afternoon.. I did get to watch the defeat of the Sydney Swans by West Coast Eagles by 1 point.. I was going for the Swans, as my team was just being held up by Carlton Yes the Bombers. They bombed out really well this year. Maybe Next Year. I think we should have a Grand Final Crop at the shop next year to accomodate those unhappy scrappers.............What do you think.
We had the two Grandkids, Taylor and Cassie stay the night and we went to Macas. they we came home and watched Stuart Little 2 then it was bed time.....Nannie and Grandpa we sooooo tired.
Then Sunday, we had a sleep in, or should I say Nannie did....lol.
We went and saw my Mum in the nursing home, then droppped Cassie off at Jodies, went to a Christening in Cranbourne then went back to Warneet for the Arvo in the sun, then back to Cranbourne to drop off Taylor at Marks, then home...A lot was achieved in the day but is was relaxing.

Then back to the Grindstone on Monday and the same routine......Breakfast, shop, Dinner Shower and Bed... for two weeks this is what it will be....Come on the 14th October. My weekend Off . A sleep in ARH!!!!!!
Keep smiling and healthy

Judy
xxx

Awakening

I got this from Sue's blogg, I hope you don't mind sue, but I was quite impressed with the wording, I hope you all think the same as I do about it. It is awakening!!!!!!
The awakening
A time comes in your life when you finally get it. When in the midst of all your fearsand insanity you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out -ENOUGH! Enough fighting and crying or struggling to hold on.And, like a child quieting down after a blind tantrum, your sobs begin to subside,you shudder once or twice,you blink back your tears and through a mantle of wetlashes you begin to look at the World through new eyes.
This is your awakening.
You realize that it's time to stop hoping and waiting for something to change or for happiness, safety and security to come galloping over the next horizon. You come to terms with the fact that He is not Prince Charming and You are not Cinderella and that in the real world there aren'talways fairy tale endings (or beginnings for that matter) and that any guarantee of "happily ever after"must begin with you and in the process a sense of serenity is born of acceptance. You awaken tothe fact that you are not perfect and that not everyone will Always love, appreciate or approve ofwho or what you are... and that's OK. They are entitled to their own views and opinions.And you learn the importance of loving and championing yourself, and in the process, a sense ofnew found confidence is born of self-approval. You stop bitching and blaming other people for the things they did to you (or didn't do for you) and you learn that the only thing you can really count on is the unexpected. You learn that people don't always say What they mean or mean what theysay and that not everyone will always be there for you and that it's not always about you. So, youlearn to stand on your own and to take care of yourself and in the process a sense of safety andsecurity is born of Self-reliance.
You stop judging and pointing fingers and you begin to accept people as they are and to overlooktheir shortcomings and human frailties and in the process sense of peace and contentment isborn of forgiveness.You realize that much of the way you view yourself, and the world around you,is as a result of all the messages and Opinions that have been ingrained into your psyche. And youbegin to sift through all the crap you've been fed about how you should behave, how you should lookand how much you should weigh and what you should wear and where you should shop and whatyou should drive, how And where you should live and what you should do for a living, who you should sleep with and who you should marry and what you should expect of marriage, the importance ofhaving and raising children or what you owe your parents. You learn to open up to new worlds and different points of view. And you begin reassessing and redefining who you are and what you reallystand for.
You learn the difference between wanting and needing and you begin to discard the doctrines and values you've outgrown, or should never have bought into to begin with, and in the process you learn to go with your instincts.You learn that it is truly in giving that we receive. And that there is powerand glory in creating and contributing and you stop maneuvering through life merely as a "consumer" looking for your next fix. You Learn that principles such as honesty and integrity are not the outdated ideals of a bygone era but the mortar that holds together the foundation upon which you must builda life. You learn that you don't know everything, it's not your job to save the world and that you can'tteach a pig to sing. You learn to distinguish between guilt and responsibility and the Importance ofsetting boundaries and learning to say NO. You learn that the only cross to bear is the one youchoose to carry and that martyrs get burned at the stake.
Then you learn about love. Romantic love and familial love. How to love, how much to give in love,when to stop giving and when to walk away. You learn not to project your needs or your feelingsonto a relationship. You learn that you will not be more beautiful, more intelligent, more lovable or Important because of the man on your arm or the child that bears your name. You learn to look at relationships as they really are and not as you would have them be. You stop trying to controlpeople, situations and outcomes. You learn that just as people grow and change so it is with love.... And you learn that you don't have the right to demand love on your terms just to make you happy. And, you learn that alone does not mean lonely...
You look in the mirror and come to terms with the fact that you will never be a size 4 or a perfect10 and you stop trying to compete with the image inside your head and agonizing over how you "stack up." You also stop working so hard at putting your feelings aside, smoothing Things over and ignoring your needs. You learn that feelings of entitlement are perfectly OK....that it is yourright to want things and to ask for the things that you want...that sometimes it is necessary to make demands. You Come to the realization that you deserve to be treated with love, kindness, sensitivity and respect and you won't settle for less. And, you allow only the hands of a lover who cherishes you to glorify you with his touch...and in the process you internalize the meaning of self-respect.
And you learn that your body really is your temple. And you begin to care for it and treat it with respect. You begin eating a balanced diet, Drinking more water and taking more time to exercise. You learn that fatigue diminishes the spirit and can create doubt and fear. So you take more time to rest. And, just as food fuels the body, laughter fuels our soul. So you take more time to laugh and to play. You learn, that forthe most part, in life you get what you believe you deserve... and that much of life truly is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
You learn that anything worth achieving is worth working for and that wishing for something to happen is different than working toward making it happen. More importantly, you learn that in order to achieve success you need direction, discipline and perseverance. You also learn that no one can do it all alone and That it's OK to risk asking for help. You learn that the only thing you must truly fear is the great robber baron of all time, FEAR itself. You learn to step right into and through your fear because you know that whatever happens you can handle it and to give in to fear is to give away the right to live life on your terms. And you learn to fight for your life and not to squander it living under a cloud of doom.
You learn that life isn't always fair, you don't always get what you think you deserve and thatsometimes bad things happen to unsuspecting, good people. On these occasions you learn not to personalize things. You learn that God isn't punishing you or failing to answer your prayers.It's just life happening. And you learn to deal with evil in its most primal state the ego.You Learn that negative feelings such as anger,envy and resentment must be understood and redirected or they will suffocate the life out of you and poison the universe that surrounds you. You learn to admit when you are wrong and start building bridges instead of walls.
You learn to be thankful and to take comfort in many of the simple things we take for granted, things that millions of people upon the earth can only dream about; a full refrigerator, clean running water, a soft warm bed, a long hot shower. Slowly, you begin to take responsibility foryourself by yourself, and you make yourself a promise to never betray yourself and to never eversettle for less than Your heart's desire. You hang a wind chime outside your window so you can listen to the wind. You make it a point to keep smiling, to keep trusting, and to stay open to every wonderful possibility.
Finally, with courage in your heart and with God by your side you take a stand, you take a deep breath and you begin to design the life you want to live as best as you can.
***Author Unknown***

All for now
Keep smiling and Healthy
Judee.

I've been tagged!!!!!

Thanks Connie, as I have said, I'm like an elephant and I don't forget. I suppose except if Ive been busy. lol. Thanks anyway. It has forced me to update.

1. If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be? Somewhere nice and peaceful , out in the bush with not too many people around
2. What’s your favorite article of clothing? T shirts and 3/4 pants.... anything summery
3. Favorite physical feature of the opposite sex? tight sexy bums.......
4. What’s the last CD that you bought? Now don't you all laugh, I think it was one for Christmas, many Christmasssssssss ago.
5. Where’s your favorite place to be? I agree, tucked up in my nice warm BED!!! i wish i never had to get up!!!
6. Where’s your least favorite place to be? Inside on a nice sunny day
7. What’s your favorite place to be massaged? My back and neck but then again I love to be massaged, I can go to sleep.......
8. Strong in mind or strong in body? I would have to say my body, I seem to be able to move anything, but I must admit that the older I am getting the weaker I am getting. Then for my mind it seems to be going faster that anything, you just ask my kids....lol
9. What time do you wake up in the morning? When I am working 7.30a.m. when I am not wellllllll last weekend I got up at 11.59a.m. Sat and 10.30a.m. Sunday. Lazy hey.
10. What is your favorite Kitchen appliance? My husband and I bought him 32 and half years ago, and I wouldn't trade him in for anything..........
11. What makes you really angry? Manners, nothing worse that opening a door for someone and them just ignoring you.......ARGH.....
12. If you could play an instrument what would it be? I can but not well. The key board, but always wanted to play the guitar
13. Favorite color? Yellow, but if I have to wear it I must say pink/ mauves and blue
14. Sports car or SUV? Sports Car. MG to be exact
15. Do you believe in an afterlife? I think I do, as I talk to my father quite regularly, and I would hate to think that i talk to myself on such a regular basis.
16. Favorite children’s book? The famous Five. I used to love them and I used to get so enthralled in all their adventures.
17. What’s your favorite season? Summer... You can always turn on an airconditioner or cooler to get cool, but you can't always get warm enough.
18. What is your least favorite household choreGrocery shopping and putting them away. Anyway I haven't done it since I opened the shop, Bill does it for me.
19. If you could have one super-power, what would it be? To tell what people are thinking???????????
20. If you have a tattoo what is it? No.....I think they are stupid and a complete waste of money.......
21. Can you juggle? I'm all thumbs, so I suppose the answer is no.
22. The one person from your past that you wish you could go back and talk to? My Dad, he was my inspiration.
23. What’s in the boot of your car? I don't have a car, so nothing.
24. Which do you prefer, sushi or hamburger? Hamburger difinately as I hate raw fish, the thought turns my stomach.
25. I will tag.... Stephanie Lim Sorry Steph (stephyl.blogspot.com) and of course Jodie. Ha Ha Ha, How's that for laughing at me!!!!!!

Well as you can all tell from this tag I am a simple person who enjoys peace and quiet and family life.

I still haven't got a picture of my hair cut, but I am sure it will happen soon.

Will try to blog a bit more often connie. Sorry.

Keep smiling and healthy.

Judee.

No more hair.....

I feel like a new woman. Everyone says I look 10 years younger. Does that mean I am old or does that mean I am young. I am not sure.
If I may say so, my hair looks good. The grey has been covered by blonde tips and the hair is short tapered into the neck and around the ears. I can wash the hair and just rub my fingers through it. It is wonderful.
It is amazing how a new look can change your whole outlook on everything.
Happy Father's day to all the fathers and congratulations to all the mothers who helped make the fathers fathers. Do you understand. As I say, if it wasn't for women there wouldn't be any fathers so again congratulations to all.
Melinda has moved into her house and it is looking good.
Jodie has been packing all weekend and still not finished, her pregnancy hasn't helped, her morning sickness lasts most afternoons and having Cassie to chase after and moving at the same time is it no wonder she is tired all the time. That is all on top of running a shop with me.
Jodie moves next Friday and may I say she is looking forward to being able to relax in her new house.
Well to you all, as soon as I can get a photo of my new hair do, I will. so until then
Keep healthy and smiling
l
Judee

Today is a new day.......

All things are possible.
Today is the day for the hair cut and color.
Yay a new me.... can't wait. I will at last be able to control where the hair goes, it won't stick out everywhere.

Having this morning off and Jodie is manning the shop. It is goingreally well. Past out expectations.
We had a crop last night and it was really enjoyable. Everyone had a real good time. New people which was good.
I had a slight accident in the shop yesterday. Of course I was the laughing stock of Jodie and Danni. I was trying to move 3 shop fittings and be independant and do it by my self, and of course what happened. They all fell over, stock and all. It looked like a bomb had hit the place.
How devastating. It took me 2 hours to get it all sorted out, so much for putting out all the new products. Never mind I have copped it all last night and I suppose it will continue today.....
I have strong shoulders.

Better go, I have an appointment with the scissors......
Keep healthy and smiling.
l
Judee

Annoying Hair

Annoying Hair, ARGHHHHHHHHHH
I think, I think I think it is time.............
to have it all chopped off. well maybe not ALL, but a very short haircut. Tomorrow it is twelve months since I had my last very short hair cut, as I was going into hospital on the 2nd for a major op and I didn't want bed hair. Well twelve months later and i am well and I have decided that the time has come. A new me. I may even decide to go a different shade of blonde LOL. I will change the grey to a blonde. I think this is a good idea and a new me. Time for a change. Maybe when it happens, I will post a photo.
Keep healthy and smiling.
l
Judee

Trying to get all accounts up to date

Been busy at the shop this past week, trying to get all the account work into the computer. We have the accountant coming out soon and I have just so much to do. I am going to the shop early tmorrow to try to get ahead befor I have to open the shop, no telephone peace and quiet.
Gee I've been boring lately, I only seem to talk shop shop and more shop, but I suppose that is my life at the moment. I seem to eat sleep and dream shop.
Jodie and Cassie are moving into our house next weekend, as they move in 3 weeks and Cassie doesn't like the idea of packing all their furniture. So it was decided that the best way was to get Jodie and Cassie out of the way and Jeff can pack and clean. What a good husband!!!!!! Still can't beat mine as he is so compassionate, loving, good cook and cleaner and listener. Sorry ladies he's not up for swaps. I am happy with what I have got. I am a very lucky person.
Must sleep now.
Keep smiling and healthy.
Judee
xxxxoooooxxxxx

No Title, still can't think!!!!!!

The shop is going well but it is like putting a jigsaw puzzle together trying to find a place for every little bit of stock. We have a large shop and still run out of room.
All the new products are starting to come in which is sooooooo exciting. We are selling them even before we get the chance to put them on the shelves. Our first crop night is tomorrow and Jodie and I are really excited as we haven't even advertised it and it is full. Looks like a great night coming up.
I got some really great news last week and I have been made to promise that i wouldn't tell until I was told I could....welllllllllllll. I have permission.......I am going to be a grandmother again. How exciting !!!!!! I can't wait but I suppose I will just have to. I have no say in it. Jodie is due on the 1st April 2007. and guess what...date...that .....is...... Melinda's Wedding day. Jodie was supposed to be matron of honour but she has resigned her position of walking down the aisle, but with any luck will still be there as Cassie is going to be one of the flowergirls, and she can't miss out on seeing her daughter with that honour. We all think that it is rather coincedental, as the day that Cassie was born is the day that Melinda and Glenn went on their first date. So I wonder if that is an omen???????? Unfortunately I have had to tell Jodie that if she goes into Labour on the 1st April, I will have to stay at Melinda's Wedding. She does understand. But there is certainly excitement in the household.
Boy is our family growing. It started off with Bill and I, to Bill, I and 3 children, then Bill I 3 children and one future son-in law, then Bill I, 3 children and 1 Grandaughter, then we added 1 son in law 7 months later, then we added another future daughter in law, then another Grandaughter and a boyfriend and now we add another grandchild, and future son in law. Boy think of all the Christmas presents, maybe Bill and i will have to start saving now. I know I have just rambled but it was fun. sorry if it was boring. In a fewshort words our family has grown from 2 of us to 8 plus 1 on the way.
Bill has been just so wonderful, he is doing all the housework, cooking dinner and doing the shopping. Thankyou darling, I love you so very much.
I am going as I feel I should spend some time with Bill.
Keep smiling and healthy.
Judee
xxxoooxxx

Time to get strong!!!!!!!

I still haven't had two days off in a row either has Jodie!!!!! I had yesterday off because of not feeling well, and Jodie has had a couple of hours off. We still need to work out our time mangement. this is really important for both of us.
Looking forward to Sunday when we are having a get together with our distance closer DT Members. We are getting together to say goodbye to Chrissy who is off to Perth. We are sorry to see her go but I can assure you I am sure she will continue to give us some wonderful lo's from across the Country. Look forward to seeing you Sunday Chrissy and all the best for your new challenge the other side of Australia. Sorry for the long distance DT members but I am sure we can make it up to you in some way.
Have you heard!!!!!!.
I have started a Junior Design team.
I have it open to children between prep(Kinder) year through to Grade 6. Most of the current JDT are from local school and come into the shop. They are each given 8 pieces of paper and two packs of stickers. I try and give them a choice of their favourite colour, it is amazing what they are bringing back. I know some have had help from their parents, but who cares it is starting them off in a hobby. By the way it is not only girls I have boys interested as well.
I have some exciting activities planned for them. They are coming in quite excited about their challenges.
One little girl came into the shop the other day to hand in her challenge and before she would leave she insited on a cuddle. How cute. At least it's keeping them off the streets and maybe when they are older it will help also.
So much for my good turn this week. If any of you have any aadvise of what else I can give these talented youngsters, please give me some advise. It has become bigger that I expected. Their challenges are up on the wall for all to see and will soon be having a pride of place under a big JUNIOR DESIGN TEAM Poster. If you can come into the shop please take time to check out the JDT.
All for now.
Keep Smiling and Healthy.

Judee

Tomorrow.

Looking forward to some time off. I think it is time for us to start our roster. Jodie and I will talk about it tomorrow.They say tomorrow never comes, but I think it will tomorrow.
Have you ever thought about tomorrow.......
I think I am getting too deep in thought. so enough is enough. (This is what my Dad used to say, and if he did say it you always knew that ENOUGH WAS ENOUGH.......

Starting to feel better although the doctor hasn't given me any news to make me feel better. My blood pressure is up. I have to go for an MRI, a Doppler ultrasound, Cholestrole blood tests, Glucose tests. Take more tablets. Don't they think I have had enough!!!!!!!!!!!

No more winging. Time for bed.
Keep smiling and healthy. LOL.

L
Judee

Thankyou, you wonderful friends of blogg land

Again thankyou for all you kind words you have all written. Yes I know I MUST look after myself better and I promise you all that I will.
I have promised my family as I gave them all quite a shock and I have promised customers the same as they all saw the ambulance....how embarrasing.
I have been to the drs and I have been given medicine and told also by him that I am not as young as I used to be. How insulting but true.

I promise. I promise I promise.

Thanks for all the concern
Keep smiling and Healthy (I should talk lol)
L
Judee

Can't think of a title

Do you ever have days when you can't think of anything. Well today is that day for me. I didn't go to the shop until late 2.30p.m. and I was told off by Jodie and Marie that I shouldn't be there. It was my time for me... I am glad I turned up as the plumbing played up again and still isn't fixed, apparently the same problem as last time plumbers will be out at 8am tomorrow. Hopefully it will be fixed properly this time.
Connie came for a visit today and it was great to see her. Thanks Connie..
The shop is going well but my health has suffered a little I think I have just done too much. I spent the day in hospital yesterday after collapsing at the shop and I had a trip in a n ambulance. How exciting. I suppose I had better do as I am told and start taking it easy, I'm not getting any younger.
I am going as I am just so tired.
Keep smiling and healthy.

Judee

I can't believe the support!!!!!

Just finished at the shop....remarkable... the hard work has all paid off. Thanks everyone.
I may be able to get back to some normality now.
I actually had time to do a canvas painting this morning at the shop. I liked it so much that I put it in the window. I was rather shocked at myself.
I had a comment about my clock today. People didn't realize that you could scrapbook off the page items. It is amazing the people that think that scrapbooking is only about photos.
Cards is another item that is an amazement to people. The fact that they can actually do it has surprised them.
I was going to get my mum into the shop today, but I slept in, so sorry mum maybe next week I get you into the shop. I am sure she will be impressed, as the last time she saw it it had no product in it.... quite a difference.

Poor Jodie has the dreaded "No Voice". She is getting very frustrated. She has done a tremendous job and is presently order new products for the shop.
The Taxi broke down last night, I can just vaguely remember hearing Bill get up, but then I went straight back to sleep...Poor Guy, not only does he work hard driving, he comes home to no dinner cooked, he has to clean the house and then his wife ignores him when he has a problem????? I promise it will change. Some normality coming soon.

Keep smiling and healthy
L
Judee
xxxoooxxx

Can't believe its 6 days!!!!

Gee the time has flown. I suppose it's because its been really busy. That has been great. We need to restoke up on products, so more big orders in the pipeline. Lots of new stuff.
Jodie and I are satisfyingly (if that is a word?????) tired. We go home exhausted, but we are just so happy. We look at the shop after hours and say THIS IS OUR SHOP!!!!!!!.
We really would like to get the time to sit down and scrap, but I suppose that will come when everything is how we want it.
Thanks again everyone.
To everyone who has purchased on line thankyou also as this is how we started. A very big thankyou to all of you. Our special is going for a little longer so enjoy.

Keep healthy and smiling.

Judee
xxxxxoooooxxxxx

THANKYOU EVERYONE!!!!!!!

I know I can speak on behalf of Jodie by saying we really appreciated all the lovely visits and presents we received on the grand opening of our shop ARTY PANTS!!! We can honestly say that the opening and consequent days have been a roaring success and has made all the hard work, late nights and early morning well worth it. Meeting all the wonderful people we have met through the blogs was great. thankyou for coming a visiting us, and we hope that you liked the shop.
Our families have put up with quite a lot from us over the past few months and we thank them dearly for all their help and support.
Another person we must really thank is Vanessa, from the giggle pot, she has helped us with advise and support during these tiring and stressful days.
To Kim from delish, the coffee and hot chocolates were well worth it and we needed it just at the time you bought it over thankyou.
The community of Hampton Park have welcomed us with open arms and it is a delight being amongst all these wonderful people.
Again Thankyou everyone for your continued support and encouragement during this tiring time.
Thankyou also to Jodie for all her hard work and stressful moments and putting up with me.
Thanks Jodie and I love you just so much and I look forward toworking with you for a long long time.
To Melinda, your best wishes via Text just before the shope opened,made me go all warm and fuzzy. Thankyou and I love you heaps too.
To Mark , thankyou for your help Friday night, it meant a lot to us to know that when the going gets tough the tough get going and you were there to help us out. and you know that I love you.
To Danni, Thankyou Thankyou, Thankyou, your experience with the till and bar scanning was fantastic. Thankyou for all your late nights as well.
Jeff thanks for all your hard work you have put into making our shop what it is today. Thanks, thanks,thanks,thanks thanks, don't know how to thank you any more.
To my darling Bill, thankyou for putting up with me during my ups and downs, I love you just so very very much. xxxxxxxxoooooooooooo I promise I will try and get home at a more reasonable time from now on wards.
To Marie, thankyou for the support and encouragement during the opening, prior and after. Now don't you get yourself sick again.
Now for some very funny new for you all.
Today I went to officeworks and promptly got hit by a truck. No not my car, me personally, to that truck driver, I am really sorry for getting behind you, and thankyou for stopping when you did. Another couple of feet and I think I would be in hospital. I am quite sore and sorry for my self, but the show must go on.
If I have forgotten anyone, please accept my apologies, I am feeling like I have been hit by a truck.lol
Keep smiling and healthy
l
Judee
xxxxxoooooxxxxx

Blast Off!!!!!!

and boy was it a blast!!!!!!!.

Had a great day and thoroughly enjoyed it.

We had so much fun and it was great meeting the DT members personally. Unfortunately the interstate members we missed meeting you this time, maybe when we TRAVEL

It was definately worth the late nights and early mornings.

Thanks to everyone.

I am going to bed and to SLEEP!!!!!!!!!

Keep smiling and healthy

Judee

xxxoooxxx

5am Saturday morning

and the shop opens at 9am.

Aprehension and excitement..but on the other hand scary and tiresome.
I have only just home from the shop and I intend being back there at 7.am
I think I have completely lost my marbles. Maybe tonight I will get a descent sleep.
For those of you not coming to the shop for specials, check out the website..10% off for 4 days only to help us celebrate the opening.
I am going to get a couple of hours shut eye and hopefully I will be bright eyed and busshy tailed later.
Keep smiling and healthy.

Judee
xxxoooxxx

2 More

11.50p.m. and a little earlier than last night, but after a busy day and an early start shop by 8am. I am completely exhausted. Can't do what I used to do when I was young...Oh they were the days.
I have another early one tomorrow shop by 7am. Going to a breakfast meeting for women in business???? How exciting.
I'm going to love you and leave you early tonight as I am going to be in bed before midnight and I have 6 minutes.
Hope to see you all Saturday....... If you can't make it look on the website for lots of specials????
Keep smiling and healthy
L
Judee
xxxoooxxx

3 morre sleeps how exciting

Only 3 more sleep to go until the shop opening. If you are anyhere around Shop 65 Hampton Park shopping Square, 166 Somerville rd Hampton Park 3976.Saturday 22nd July don't forget to pop in and say hello. You can see the reason for our late nights. I got home at 12.30am this morning and am leaving soon for the shop again. Sorry I didn't post last night but I was just too tired.
Any way we are on track for the Grand Opening.

For all those not able to stop by the shop, check out the website on Saturday, I am sure you will get a bargain or two, three, or four. www.artypants.com.au

Better go and keep going
Keep smiling and healthy,

Judee
xxxOOOxxx

5 to go.......

Hi Guys,
Gee i'm sorry I didn't post last night, but by the time I got home from the shop and the first thing I did was go to the computer and would you believe it the internet was down. How annoying. I tried again this morning but still no luck. But here I am tonight and home from the shop again and trying again and tonight it worked, we don't seem to realize how lost we are without the internet......
Only 5 sleeps to go.
Jodie is stressing about getting the info done for the dt. but I am sure you all will understand that she is very busy. There's is nothing like stress to help the world go around lol
Well I am going I think I can hear my husband calling lol....no!!!! I'm tooooooooo tired.
Keep smiling and healthy.
l
Judee

7 days to go

Yes it is definately 7 sleeps. That is if I get some sleep. I got up at 8am adn went to the shop and have just got home to shower and then we are off to a 50th Birthday party. Hopefully not a real late night lol.
Got a lot done at the shop today, the shelves are slowly being stacked still a little more building. The play room was started 1 hour ago. and I think it will be great. but I hope Parents understand that we are not babysitters for them. They must look after their own children. Lots of toys and a TV to watch. I think the kids will be well catered for.
I am going and hopefully will write tomorrow night???? with more news. I am sure you will all be surprised at how big the shop is. The bigger the better for scrappers hey.
Keep smiling and healthy.
L
Judee
xxxoooxxx

8 to go!!!!!!! or is that 7

The reason I don't know is that it is 12.45am on Saturday Morning and I have just got back from the shop. And guess what I intend being back there early tmorrow/today oh I don't know what day it is. We have been setting up. It seems to be taking place we are at leasst getting product on the shelves and barcoding is coming along quite well. If I see another number I am sure I will dream prices when I eventually get to bed. But I am so tired that I am sure I will sleep.
Anyhow if I get time later today (Sat) I might post a blog, but I am sure you will forgive me if I don't as Bill and I are also going to a friend's 50th birthday. and guess what I still have to make him a card...that is if I can find any supplies lol!!!
Going to bed sleep dreams everyone.
Keep smiling and healthy.
L
Judee
xxxoooxxx

9 sleeps to go !!!!!

We officially have Electricity.................. and we are paying for it. I didn't ever think that I would be happy to say that I am paying for electricity, but I am really excited...We got an urgent call to go to the shop this morning as they wanted to connect us up.. One day early, we didn't mind we rushed off. and we can finally have the heater on so we won't be cold any more. Hopefully Phone tomorrow.
We are down to single digits now, and only 9 more restless nights to go. That is if we can sleep.
Been doing more barcoding and ordering and paying accounts and stressing, but we are feeling that we are at least getting there HOORAY.
Not a long blogg tonight as more to do
Keep smiling and healthy
Judee
xxxoooxxx

Another one...One too many.

Hi again,
Just thought I would let you all know of a wonderful lady who is to undergo surgery for Breast Cancer on the 24th July. Her name is Dawn and her blogg is One Day at a time . I shed a tear for her today but she must stay positive. More reason to donate to NBCF raffle go to ngaire's blog Blog Me Baby. Say a afew to the big man up above for her and her family and give her all your strength.
Keep smiling
Judee
xxxoooxxx

10 sleeps to go.....

My Darling Grandaughter Cassie My Youngest daughter Melinda and My Eldest daughter Jodie


10 sleeps, and surprise surprise, Supposed to have power by today....Guess what NO POWER. Supposed to have ph by tmorrow night guess what NO PHONE. We only have 10 days to go and we don't have power or phone. I have said that we are opening under candle light....
I suppose you have to make a positive out of a negative. Don't know what it is at the moment.
Our advertising is already out in Stamping and papercraft saying that we are already open and we are not. It is freezing at the shop and we can't even get hot water. We must go to the loo in the dark, we can't even boil the urn that I bought for the shop, we can't set up everything, we need more woodwork done and this requires power tools, we need light to do some more painting, The one thing we can do is dust but what's the sense of that when there's more cutting and sawing to do. Looks like a very busy week next week. Even more that this week. And I can't put any more stock down at the shop as we have no security, so DH is not going to be happy about stock at home..but what can we do....nothing

Hopefully the power will be on Friday and so will the phone WE HOPE.... but we have been told that before today. Who knows....... I am sure as hell as I don't know.

On a better note, isn't it great that Ngaire's NBCF raffle has made it over the $6000.00 mark great work to everyone concerned. It is great that everyone in the craft has joined together no matter who or what they do or sell they have all joined together. There is not such thing as competition when it comes to Breast Cancer. (My lumps bigger and better that your's) can you imagine that. So let's all get together for the sake of our fabulous craft and the dreaded Breast Cancer and stop it. Competition is good. Cancer is NOT.

More photos as I promised I have added to the top of this blogg. Boy am I in trouble, Jodie has said that the war is on. She says that she can put my photo on the Web and more people will see it. and Melinda thinks this is a horrible photo of her. I don't know what they are both talking about. I think all three are great.
DH has just made dinner, wonderful man, Gee I love him. Photo of him later, he's so hard to get a photo of... I will have to be sneaky.

Well this has made my day a lot better. They say that a laugh is good medicine and good exercise.

Keep smiling and healthy.

Judee
xxxoooxxx

11 Days to go and please don't get scared......

Hi,
we only have 11 more sleeps and we are doing enough of the scared bit for everyone!!!!.
Don't laugh but I actually have a horrid picture of me....yes me, I was at the shop, hair a mess painting, dusty and putting up shelving but never mind you have at last got to see me at my worst.

Jodie's having a fit at the moment because I have thretened that I am putting a photo of her up. But maybe tomorrow, I'll lull her into a sense of false security. Naughty aren't I.

Have you got a ticket from Blog me Baby (Ngaires blog) for the NBCF. Closing soon so don't forget. Lusi has found another person who has breast cancer and our prayers and thoughts are with her and her family and friends. Be aware!!!

Keep smiling and healthy

xxxxooooxxxx

love

Judee

12 Days to go!!!!!!

Shop Shop Shop, Don't know where to start..... Putting up shelves, painting tatty shop fittings and making them look brand new Painting a door Pink, Yes pink Lolly pink at that. Dust and more dust, beading section to be organized, yes beads.. Easel has already been assembled, ready for the canvas'. Starting to look like a Craft Shop. Yeah.
At Last we think we are getting somewhere. Still lots to do
I am exhausted but a good feeling exhausted.
Received an email today from Ngaire (Blogmebaby). She received the scrap pack for the raffle. Have you purchased your ticket(s) yet. Great Chances and remember you are not just helping a good cause (Breast Cancer) but you also have a chance of winning a prize.

All for now! I so tired...
Keep smiling and healthy
L
Judee
xxxxooooxxxx

12 Days to go!!!!!!

Playing up.....

I don't seem to get any comments available for you to tell what you want. So I have just altered all my setting and I'm just seeing what will happen with this one. Hope it works

How Scary 13 sleeps!!!!!!!!

Been down the shop today. The kitchen is beginning to take shape, so we can have the kettle going all the time for the coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
Still more building to do, don't know how or when this will happen but we only have a short amount of time to do it. It Will Happen..... It Will Happen..... It Will Happen.... I am willing myself that it wil happen. Wish the little fairies would come and wave their magic wand.
Cassie stayed last night, didn't jump on Grandpa this morning as we had to actually wake her. I suppose we were bad grandparents keeping her up so late..but who care she had fun and best of all wasn't grumpy today.......Thank God for that, otherwise Jodie might have been grumpy.

Bill's out side again fiddling with his MG. I definately an MG Widow. I suppose he's a shop widow. Fairs fair !!!!!!
Going to clean up, my house is a real mess, as I can't be in two places at once. It's either the shop or home and I think the shop is more important at the moment.

Hope you are all well and stay that way!!!!!
Keep Smiling

Judee
xxxxooooxxxx

14 days to go.

Hi All,
Not much writing again tonight, such a busy day. We are at the two weeks to go mark and Jodie and I just sat at the shop today and thought, HOW are we going to do this. We have to be positive.

I have Cassie staying overnight with Bill and myself tonight, just put her to sleep. terrible grandmother 9.20p.m and just going to sleep. She was having such a good time at Nannie's and Grandpa's that we thought it wouldn't hurt.. Darling little angel no hassels at all. She can't wait to wake up Grandpa tomorrow morning by jumping on him and pulling him out of bed. Bill's not looking forward to that...but I suppose that what happens to grandparents...Good fun.

Keep smiling, stay healthy
L
Judee
xxxoooxxx

14 days to go.

15 to go!!!!!

Not writing much tonight. I am exhausted, dusty and can't wait for a shower and a sleep, but I just had to keep the count down going. Only 15 more sleeps............
Keep smiling
Judee

p.s. I have been asked about my scrapbooking talents....Well I am still doing a geneology album. I have lots of photos that I found in my Mum's cupboard. Big job but very slow, maybe I will have some time when the shop opens.
By the way, I have made an off the page clock especially for the shop, so when it opens you can all get to see it then
L
Judee
xxxoooxxx

16 More sleeps........

16 to go, how exciting. We get Power on Saturday Night and Phone tomorrow YEAH. We will finally be able to get things going. Jodie sent off all the newsletters today so that another thing off her list still many more to go for her and many more for me, but we have to be possitive...We will get there. the shop looks like it is a shop now. We have product, fittings, a fridge that works, desks in the right place, kettle waiting the electricity for the hot water for continual coffee and tea and of course biscuits. The only thing is the electricity and phone then we can officially set everything up and its all go.
Everywhere we went today we were asked, Well when's it opening. So with the enthusiasm we are receiving from everyone it looks like we will be successful. We look forward to meeting as many of you scrap happy people who are from here, and if any of you visit Melbourne, don't forget to come visit. The kettle will always be on. I have met some wonderful people since starting this venture that I feel like part of a great big family. Thankyou all for the massive welcome.
Sent off the prize today for the NBCF Raffle. Total was in excess of $100.00. So I hope you all buy tickets to support this worthy cause.

Cassie has been an absolute delight today, even if she and her mother did wake me at 7.30a.m. I was just is such a deep sleep. She then ventured out into the garden to "Do some gardening she told me, this is at 8am. She was still in her pj's and slippers. She came back in with mud all over her, her pj's and slippers. I imediately stripped her off, put the clothing and slippers in the washing machine and then dryer, gave her a good wash and then had to get her dressed. She was just so wonderful. when we said we were going to the shop she immediately asked ARE YOU Coming TOO Nannie?????? I said yes, her reply was yeah!!!! Gee it's nice to be loved.
I love being a Nannie.

Keep smiling and stay healthy,

Talk Soon

Judee

17 more sleeps........

17 more sleeps, that's if Jodie and I can sleep. The excitement is growing, we are working flat chat to get this major effort and amazing shop up ready to go. Products products and more products... Are you all drooling????? Not long to go.....
DH came home today and said could we make money by selling the shop, I said I suppose so, he said then lets sell it and then open another one. I nearly jumped down his throat....... I said you have to be ****** crazy if you think I'm putting in all this work just to sell it. I then told Jodie. Well you can imagine her response.

Any how, after I cooled down and then got back to work I realized that he was just trying to get both of us to catch the hook. Well we did hook line and sinker. HA HA HA.

The taxi is back on the road not bad work 4 days off the road and repaired already. Great work to our Repairers.

Then today DH has lost his mobile. He thinks its around the house somewhere.... With so much stock around the house we can't find anything, and worst of all the phone is off so we can't just ring it.

***********************

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Artypants has donated a Scrapping hamper with a value in excess of $100.00 to the raffle held for NBCF go to http://scrapblogmebaby.typepad.com this is Ngair's blog. If you read this I am sure that you all will want to buy a ticket. they have, so far 120 prizes so you have to be in it to win it.

Breast cancer is a curse that somehow needs to be eradicated and the only way is for money for more and more research. If you don't want to or can't , at least do everyone a favour and check those boobies. It can travel so fast that one day you will not feel anything and the next you will. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Check. I don't want to hear of another person. I am sure everyone of you knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer or in fact any cancer. Awareness is the beginning to a cure. So be aware.

Enough of my lecturing, but I am so aware of cancer, as in our family we have 9 different forms of cancer in 4 generations. Out of 4 children in my family I am the only one so far who is the lucky one, and I am sure it is only due to awareness.

I had better go as DH has cooked dinner and I think it might be my turn for the dishes. YUK.

How mundane. but never mind someone has to do it.

Remember Awareness is the cure.

Love to all and hope this finds you all having a good day, healthy, and smiling.

Judee.
xxxoooxxx

Topsy Turvy Day

Hi all,
Here I am again. I can't believe it, I feel like a teenager writing in my diary. Yes Shirlz it is very addictive.
Today, what can I say, I have had a very topsy turvy day!!!!!!
I've started on one thing and then skipped to another. I just haven't been able to settle. I have placed orders for the shop and tried to investigate what else to buy it is very confusing. I've done this while Jodie has tried to sort out the website and get all the wonderful Lay outs that have been submitted by all you talented ladies. We certainly feel honoured that we have been given this opportunity to support all the talents with our online store and our soon to be announced shop opening. Thankyou everyone. You have welcomed us with very open arms and we thank you for that.
Bill's Taxi!!! what can I say, it is certainly different from normal Car repair and Panel Beating. They tell us that the Taxi will be ready maybe Tuesday Afternoon or early Wednesday Morning. I suppose they get it organised quickly because we are off the road until it's fixed. That's pretty fast hey. Normally it would take around 6 weeks to repair the damage done to our taxi, if it were a normal car. That's painting and all. They work pretty fast to get us up and going.
Tomorrow I will be barcoding products again. What a boring job, but I seem to be getting faster at it. I suppose I have to if we intend opening the shop in under 3 weeks. OOPs, I just let the cat out of the bag, but who cares......
DH has just told me that if the taxi is ready tomorrow I'll have to drive him over to pick up the car. Darrrrrr. Does he think, i'm stupid.. He can't drive two cars at once. I had just assumed that is what I would have to do. But I suppose it was nice of him to at least inform me.
Melinda, my youngest daughter who is getting married next April to Glenn have bought their first home and settlement is in late August. She is being paranoid that something is going to go wrong. Don't know what, as they have formal approval of their loan put in all the forms to the bank, got their conveyancer organised and now wondering what they have to do next.... She just asked will it go fast or slow? I replied Fast and DH replied Slow!!!!! I suppose it depends on how organised they are and if they can come down from cloud 9.
DS(Darling son) Mark came in for a visit today. Seems to be coming over regurlarly lately can't help but wonder if he wants something.(lol) He is the only one of my Children that doesn't seem to have settled. Nearly 27 and still thinks he is 21...My sister says that men don't mature until they are at least 45. I tend to agree with her. Mark has a beautiful daughter Taylor. She is seven years old. We shared the school holidays with Mark. She is just a delight to have around. Unfortunately she tries to boss Cassie (Jodie's daughter 2 1/2 yo) around, and then they come to blows. Taylor sulks and Cassie becomes the little devil. Can't win with either of them. but I still love them both dearly.
Once again here I am rambling on and getting nowhere. I think I had better go and have a good sleep. Maybe then I can concentrate on what I have to do tomorrow. I should learn that I should take one day at a time.

All for now.

Keep on keeping on. Stay healthy and keep loving.
Till next time!!!
Judee.
xxxoxxx

Hi Everyone,
I've just been visiting ishirlz blog. She is certainly a talented young lady. Yes I say young as she is about the same age as my eldest daughter. Today is the first time I have visited another blogg and I must say that I thought is was an experience to see what can be achieved from blogging. The only other blog I have visited is Jodee76. Who is my daughter.
We were down at the shop all day today, and at last we feel that we are getting somewhere. The floor has finally been painted and so are the walls HOORAY. We moved the desks in the office and have just realized how big the shop really is. It will be good to see it up and running. I promise only a couple of more weeks. I'll keep you all informed, that is if any of you read this. I am not sure if any of your do.
Getting back to ishirlz blog. She is celebrating 6 years of marriage, that at the time seems such a long time but believe me, it goes really fast. I've been happily married to a wonderful man for 32 and half years and it still seems like yesterday. Although we do have 3 children and two granddaughters. So I suppose it has been a long time. Our age is showing that it is a long time and so is the Grey hair. But who cares if your happy. I say that the secret to a long successful marriage is to be open and trust each other and never go to bed angry. Say I love you every day (even if it's not said back, but we all know how men are!!!!). Bill is such a wonderful Man and I love him so very much.
Our youngest daughter Melinda, who is getting married April next year, has just found a house they like and have put in an offer and it has been accepted. They also have found out that their loan has been formally approved. So it all go for them.
I visited my mother last Thursday in the nursing home. She is 86 yo and unfortunately has Short term memory loss and gradually her long term memory is going as well. I don't think she really knew sho I was last Thursday, she knew I was someone close but not exactly who i was. She is in the best place as she need 24 hour care for her own protection, but still today it hurts that you have to have her in there. She has settled in well, it has taken her 2 years to finally settle down, but I think its the deterioation of her memory that is helping. When we arrived she was playing darts. My mother has never played darts in her whole life and she came 3rd Thursday, but she has 3 certificates in her room saying that she came first. things you find out about your mother. I am glad she is at last mixing in. They tell me she is also starting to help out in the craft section. Love you Mum ( I know she won't read this but I just want to tell her that I love her.)

DH own a taxi and yesterday it was crashed by one of the drivers, look like about $5000.00 worth of damage, thank God for insurance. So DH has a few days off while it is being fixed. Maybe he will go to the shop and do something down there, but I won't cblame him if he want a couple of days off. although it would be good to have days off together. A holiday would be good. With the shop opening soon can't see a holiday for a while yet.

Well as I am getting old and its 9.50p.m. Sunday Night, I had better go and get as much beauty sleep that I possibly can.

Till next time, I hope this finds you all well and healthy. Remember to keep loving.

xxoxx
Judee ds

Hi Everyone,

Today has been a very busy day. Been to the shop because the locksmith came to put a plate on the rear door to stop intruders. Yes we have had people in the shop and they were not wanted. Cannot wait to open the shop and for all the other shops to open as well. Then maybe the security might be a lot better.
My youngest granddaughter Cassie burnt her hand two weeks ago on Saturday and she has had to have her hand dressed twice a day since. She saw a plastic surgeon last Friday and he said that it will heal but will leave a scar. Let's hope that it's not too big.
My DH has purchased an MG. And he thinks that he is it and a bit. I suppose I should get out and take some photo's. If I am running a scrapbooking shop I should scrapbook! I'll have to get the creative juices flowing again. I am sure that will happen very soon, as the brain is starting to get back to normal, since I have moved.
It will be a lot better when the stock can go down to the shop and out of my house.
Can't write anymore as I am going to a paper VIP night at the giggle pot at 6.30p.m. and it 6.05p.m. I also have to pick up Jodie on the way so I had better rush.
Hope this finds you all happy healthy and laughing. lol
Will try and write again soon I promise.
Judee

Hi Everyone,
Gee two bloggs in two days, not bad going considering that I am flat chat.

My poor little granddaughter Cassie burnt her hand last Saturday. Originally Jodie thought that it was ok but decided to take her to the docs and it seems its not healing as well as it should so she has to go and see a plastic surgeon today. Gee I hope that its ok.

I had such a good day yesterday with Cassie, She wanted to play outside. So I showed her the garden. She loves gardening. She was digging and tipping out the dirt and putting it back in again and then tipping it out ETC ETC ETC...... Guess who got sick of gardening first. Two guesses and a hint it wasn't Cassie. I just wanted to get inside in the warmth but Cassie wanted me to help her. I suppose that's what Nanies are for.

I might write again later if I get time, but I must go and sort out some paperwork.

Hope this find you all well

Love

Judee D

Hi,
I know it's been a long time since I have written but have been massively busy.
Sold our house and have moved since last written. Boy was that a task in itself.
We not only moved our house. We moved our office, and all the stock for the new shop.
Our office went to Jodie's until we got the power on in the shop, then we found out that the power would be on for a while.......**####*** and even more ** ####****. So as we had moved the office to Jodie's we only had dial up. Then we moved everything back to our new house as we have broadband at the new house. So again everything is back at our new house but highly unorganized. We have been getting lots of stock delivered to our tiny house and then we find out that the shop power won't be on until the end of June again ***####**** and then again it just seems to be more and more problems. Our Tiny home of 14 sqs is getting smaller and smaller as more boxes seem to arrive. The boxes are taking over my life....Help
Bil I know is getting more and more frustrated, but as I have told you all before, he is such a caring man that I know he does understand, but he just wants his home back. Hopefully soon .
Just had a phone call from the Agents. Maybe the power and phone will be on by the 24th/25th. We only 1 week earlier but that's better than nothing. That is if it happens, we can't seem to trust the dates, as we have been trying to get power on since the 19th April.

Any way enough of my troubles.

Hope this find everyone well and healthy.

Will write again soon, I promise.

JudeeD's

Hi,

Feeling a lot happier about life again. Cold sores and mounth ulcers have gone and I'm feeling a lot better.

Gee life is quite hectic at the moment, I have sold my house on a 30 day contract, up until Monday we didn't have anywhere to move to, but surprise, my Darling husband found a wonderful house that has just a very comfy feel. It is lot smaller than the one we are in at the moment. Like going from a 26 sq house to a 14 sq that's quite a big difference, but who needs room, when there is just two of you.

I am working daily trying to get things organised for our new shop. And packing at night, no wonder I am tired, but its a good kind of tired.

I am not staying and chatting for long as I must get back to work.

Keep smiling

lol

Judeed
xxxxx

Having another go

Hi again,
Just altered a few things on my profile. But I just can't seem to manage the astrological sign. Mine come up as Cancer but I am really a Capricorn. But I suppose who cares...
Haven't done much over the past few days as I have had the dreadded disease of cold sores and mouth ulcers and I look a mess. When I do go out I seem to cover my mouth. My kids say that it's an improvement.

Gee life sucks at the moment People just don't seem to get the hint that they are wrong????
Maybe it's just that they think that they are superior. Don't you hate people like that. Everything is ok with my family, it is just people who I have no wish to be in contact with ever again and they just will not go away.

Enough of my drearies....... I hope this finds everyone healthy and happy and laughing.

All for now

lol
judee d

Having another go

Hi again,
Just altered a few things on my profile. But I just can't seem to manage the astrological sign. Mine come up as Cancer but I am really a Capricorn. But I suppose who cares...
Haven't done much over the past few days as I have had the dreadded disease of cold sores and mouth ulcers and I look a mess. When I do go out I seem to cover my mouth. My kids say that it's an improvement.

Gee life sucks at the moment People just don't seem to get the hint that they are wrong????
Maybe it's just that they think that they are superior. Don't you hate people like that. Everything is ok with my family, it is just people who I have no wish to be in contact with ever again and they just will not go away.

Enough of my drearies....... I hope this finds everyone healthy and happy and laughing.

All for now

lol
judee d

I'm new to this

Hi, I am very new to this bloggin thing but my daughter tells me that I like to talk so I should do well. So here goes.

I am married and have been for 32 years(you don't get that long for murder). I have an absolutely wonderful husband...ooh how soppy. but believe it or not he really is wonderful although he does have his moments.

How old am I? Well I have been married for so long I always forget but to be married for 32 years I must be fairly young Hey.

I have three children one 29years old, 26year old and 24year old. I have two grandchildren one 7 and one two. They are just beautiful girls whom I love so very much.

What do I like to do? I am into scrapbooking enjoy the relaxing bit. Am in the process of selling my house as it is toooooooo big for two of us. I hope it sells soon as I am sick and tired of having to have is sooooo clean. Not to say that my house is dirty, but maybe a little messy. Not since the house has been up for sale.

All for now!

I really should see what's for dinner.

Judeed