This, That, and Other Things

Wow!  January is almost gone!  I must be getting old when the long month of January goes by fast!
Today is the last chance to order and still receive the January Stamp of the Month and the specials in the Inspiration brochure.  And then tomorrow...drum roll, please....the brand new Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book goes live!!  I'm so excited about the new product line in this catalog.  Such beautifully designed papers and stamps.  I want it all!  Check it all out by clicking on the link on the left (Shop with me) or if you'd prefer your own copy, I've installed a Paypal button so you may order through my blog.  The $5.00 cost is to cover shipping charges.  I have a limited quantity of Idea Books, so don't wait too long to order yours!

Glenn has been busy doing his "safety thing" prior to the start of the Southeast Area Rally in Brooksville, FL.  The official start is Tuesday.  We've had fun seeing old friends and making new ones these past couple of days.   There has been potlucks to attend and "happy hours" to enjoy and a couple of dinners in town.  One evening, I was just about done cooking dinner when Beth O. stopped by to talk to Glenn.  He wasn't here, so we chatted while I cooked (and that was the day I had out some scrapping stuff, so the coach was a bit of a mess).  Then Glenn showed up, then Beth's husband, Donnie.  Next thing we know, 3 other couples joined the group.  Seems "happy hour" was at our place!  It was a bit crowded, but fun!  Before I knew it, I was stowing dinner in the fridge and we joined the crowd for dinner at Cody's Steakhouse.  Guess dinner was ready for the next day!

The motorhomes have been rolling in all day with the last of the volunteers and the start of the attendees.  We have a front row seat to all the "goings on"!  It'll be great for the parade.  I've heard 1100 coaches are expected to attend.  It's always fun to see the aerial pictures when everyone is parked.

On the creative side, I took a couple of days to put together some layouts using some of my "other brand" supplies.  I brought out my Close To My Heart How-To books (pictured above) and a stack of paper and manage to put together about 14 two page layouts.  The books make it SO easy! These will be ready when I get in the mood to print pictures and do some embellishing.  I need to use up some of my "stash" to make room for the new products I'm hoping to buy.  I only have so much room to store my supplies, so it's "use up the old, make room for new".

We are enjoying the mid 70's today with some clouds.  Much better than what's at home!  Too bad rain is expected for the majority of the rally.  Maybe the forecast will be wrong, fingers crossed!