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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Jane strikes again
Things have been going smoothly in the sewing room. Maybe a little too smoothly. lol. This past weekend saw more progress on the hubby’s costume (just about finished with it – you can see the update on the diary page … Continue reading
18th century progress & other things I accomplished
I had a five day weekend, and put it to good use! Mostly. I guess I had enough vacation time accumulated that I was on the verge of losing several days of it. So, it was a use it or … Continue reading
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I tripped and fell…
..face down on the couch for a couple of days. I am so tired of these illnesses sneeking up behind me, and jumping me when I’m not looking. Lol. I’m still not up to snuff, and hoping I feel much … Continue reading
What a mess!
Well, there was more destruction than there was production in the sewing room this weekend. lol. Miss PJ and I didn’t get to do anything until Sunday. Then, we spent most of the day running from store to store getting material … Continue reading
Man Down!
Or, more precisely, laptop down! After four years of abuse from my girls and myself, it has finally given up. The part that plugs into the laptop, has been pushed in a little too far, from Annie one of the girls setting in … Continue reading




