Friday, September 16, 2011

TAKE TIME FOR TEAL

Today I read a very important blog post
It is about Ovarian Cancer
My friend Cheryl writes about the loss of her sister Nancy on her blog 
My Sister's Cottage and the signs of ovarian cancer
Please take a minute to stop by and read this moving post


September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Seven-time Olympic medalist Shannon Miller revealed that she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in February 2011.   She is blogging about her treatment on her healthy living website 
http://shannonmillerlifestyle.com/category/my-journey
Kathy Bates is an ovarian cancer survivor and has made a PSA 

I hope we will all be aware of the symptoms of this terrible disease and help save lives, our own, our daughters and 

our friends!  

Linda

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

LEAVING ON A JET PLANE

Today finds me just bursting with excitement!  I am flying to Cali to visit my daughter Ashleigh.  I posted about her job with Google and her move to Cali here.

Ashleigh has rented a cute two bedroom house and is having a house warming and wanted to invite me!  I am so happy for her and can't wait to visit.

We will be taking some trips in Northern California to wine country, the beach and hopefully San Francisco!  I of course will have my camera and my laptop and will blog as much as I can!  If anyone knows of some great thrift shops in the Santa Clara area please let me know!!
In preparation for this trip I had to find a new piece of luggage.  Not only do the airlines charge you for everything you check but Ashleigh has this adorable little 2-seater sports car with a teeny tiny trunk.  So with some measurements in hand I went shopping. This is what I found!
It is a 26" rolling duffel bag
I looked at many stores and the prices were crazy or the quality was poor
 This has the telescoping handle that locks in place and is so easy to move around.  It's Red and Black (Georgia Bulldogs colors) so that makes it fun
 Here it is partially packed.  Yes it is made by Nautica and the list price was $260 which only a crazy person would pay.  I found mine at Ross for $45!
Not bad since the cheap-o one's at Target were $30. 
I'm really happy with my purchase. 
So I better go finish packing and head to the Atlanta airport.  This is my first time flying since the new 'screening' went into effect so I'll let you know how my 'groping' goes...not looking forward to this part.  With the time change I will be having some jet lag but I'm sure I will post soon!

I'm joining Rednesday at 
It's A Very Cherry World

Oh and one last Tiger photo...I will miss him so much!
He turned 5 months old on Sept 7th


Hugs to all,

Linda 

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

COPY CAT TWO

Time to join Debbie for another 
All you do is find a magazine photo you want to recreate and you can put your own 'spin' on it.  Last time I had great fun doing a green glass photo here

Again I wanted something that would use only items I already had...and since I'm heading out on a vacation tomorrow it had to be easy
this is my copy cat
I used my milk glass cake stand and layered all the dollies I have
 This was my inspiration photo
From Country Living Magazine
I think it looks pretty close and to get that great vintage color I used a slow setting in low light
 What do you think?

Thanks Debbie for hosting this fun party again

hugs,
Linda

IT WAS A PURR~FECT BIRTHDAY

Charlie says thank you for all the good birthday wishes.  He had a wonderful day and slept a great deal Sunday....well wait he always sleeps a great deal....never mind! 

Still it was a fun time.  I listed all the names of the kitties who sent good wishes and the the winner of the prize is...
BeBe, Ballou & Bubba
whose mom Loui blogs at
 Thanks to all who entered and I wish I had kitty treats to send to you all!
Bye now!

Purrs........
Linda & Charlie
 

Saturday, September 10, 2011

CHARLIES CAT MITZVAH!

Today Charlie turns 13! 
Welcome to his birthday cat mitzvah party!

Turning 13 is a big event!  Now he is a teenager and more grown up!

Oh a present for me Mama?
Let me at it....
Oh Mama you know I love feathers to chase!  
The table is set for our party
these are for the adults
This is Charlies special 'tuna' cake on his fish plate with his fancy water
Ready?
Yum, Yum, Yum, Yum, Yum
Happy Birthday Charlie! 

I hope you enjoyed Charlies birthday as much as I did...Mr ALC says I'm a bit crazy but it was fun and the only time I've let Charlie eat at the table...
Charlie says thank you for all your good wishes and he would like to give one of you a gift!

This cute 2012 calendar, a book 'All About My Cat' to record information about your best kitty friends.  
This cat pin that you may add a photo of your favorite felines
and
A bag of Charlies favorite treats!

Just leave a comment and let me know you would like to be entered.  I will choose a winner on Monday 9/12.

Charlie sends a special shout out to all his cat pals in blogland!  He did get a special birthday wish from his girlfriend
Kitty kisses to Gizzy! 

Wishing you all a wonderful Saturday!

Meow,
Linda & Charlie