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Nellie from Picasa you click on the picture and then copy URL then return to BCO and click on the little tree. A box will open and in the top line you right click then left click paste. You can resize if you want a couple of lines under that and then at the left bottom of the box click on insert and your pic should appear. Good luck!
Oh and welcome!.......lol
Love n hugs. Chrissy0 -
I live in the Santa Cruz Mountains in CA. Last year cameras were set up just about a mile or two from the loch. They caught big ol' mountain lions on it. I think I would faint if I even ran into one! But, on the lighter side, we have plenty of wild turkeys. Some years they ignore my place, but last week I counted 15 of them in my front yard when I took the garbage out. Also, gophers are once again digging under my porch... They seem to stick around for a few months and then they just move on.
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Hi Mountain Gem welcome!! Sounds like you fit right in. Mount lion in your area?......wow!! Those animals are huge!! Bit brave of those wild turkeys in your front yard, they obviously don't realize it's getting close to Thanks Giving!!.......lol.
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Found out yesterday my daughters meeting with the deer totaled her little car. Airbag and broken seatbelt along with major front end damage and something with the radiator. She was really blessed not to get hurt. The insurance company gave her a good price for her car though, and shes already found a new one. Its a little suv and I believe a little more safe for her and the baby. These country roads are dangerous right now. I dont even like to go out after dark. We see at least 3 or 4 deer crossing the road every evening.
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Oh Mary I'm so glad your daughter and her baby a okay. The car must have been a right mess for the insurance to write it off. The small SUV is a much better and safer vehicle but still your DD needs to drive with great care if there are so many deer around. In this instance, it sounds like her gardian angel was watching out for her.
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"By the Light of the Moon"
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Chrissy, thank you for the tutorial for posting pictures. Now, if I can only remember how I did it and to figure out how to resize them. The photo is of one of my art quilts done in a collage techneque that I call "ortwork" ... a play on the words "artwork" and "ort", the British term for "scraps" because that's what it's composed of bits and pieces left over from my and friends other projects. To see a lot of lake pieces composed in this manner, go here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/106951938232499269471/LakeSeriesII#
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wow, that is a real piece of art work, Granellie! Beautiful.
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Wow! Those are spectacular Granellie! I thought at first the photo was of a painting.
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I would be happy if I could paint something that beautiful!
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Wow..we have a new quilt show opening in 2days .l just love your quilt!
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Thanks to all of you who've commented on my art quilt, "By the Light of the Moon." It's one of 3 in a lake mini-series which is a part of 100 lake series that I'm getting close to completing. Those 3 pieces were inspired by the coloration of a pair of felted slippers.
To read about the slippers and the 3 lake quilts go here:
http://nelliedurand.blogspot.com/2012/05/orange-and-gray-lake-series.html
I "loose myself" when creating and sewing. Sure am glad that I feel up to doing that.
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What stunning work.
I have two reports to finish then it is on to quilting. Have Christmas wall hanging to do and a quilt for DD (have done 1/4 of the top). Then friend is coming for a few days to help me get sorted with some other things I have started. We are having a UFO time -unfinished objects. Will post pictures once they are done - haha. Granellie you would love the things my DD's MiL does, she does the most stunning art quilting - yours reminds me of hers. Mine is basic patchwork I am afraid although I have made several religious stoles and hanging which are more into the art type but haven't worked with silk for ages.
Have had a few bad days with RA and then a super migraine. Sometimes the stress of having another person in the house gets at me. Some of you know that my sister lives with us because she has nowhere else to go. She thinks its hard for her but what about DH and I, especially when we have to deal with her family. Not sure what US TV programme to liken it too but it goes from one drama to another and my sister spends a good deal of time yelling at them over the phone. DH gets really annoyed with the phone calls. Oh well what can we do but I can see we have to work something out before DH retires - wish my brothers would take some resposibility. Sorry to moan.
Must get going as my meeting is 30 mins away from here.
Big hugs to all.
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Granellie, those are absolutely beautiful!
So my sweet new babies have been given their names - Hodaya and Avigayil. Hodaya means "thank you G-d" and Avigayil means "my father rejoices". So we know how they feel about these wonderful additions to their family.
Actually I think the only one who isn't delighted is my grandson. My DD has 3 other children, 1 boy and 2 girls, so he said to me, "You know, I really wanted a boy". Yeah, no kidding, I'd never have guessed. He went from 2 sisters to 4 sisters and doesn't buy into the "double your pleasure" bit. My DD has a lot on her hands now. I'm really glad her MIL came for a while to help out (MIL lives in Miami). She's going home Sunday so I'll be taking over then in the Extra Pair of Hands category. What I'll probably do is go out most days in the afternoon to help when they come home from school, give them dinner, and do baths and bedtime. It's a lot for my DD to do alone (her DH gets home from work late) but for me it's a pleasure.
Leah
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Yes, thanks Chrissy.
Gorgeous work!
Maca , I am so glad you had such a wonderful b'day!!!!0 -
Granellie, what gorgeous work! You are incredibly talented, and thank you for sharing with us.
Leah, yes, it sounds like DD will have her hands full not just for a little while but for a long time! I'm glad you're able to go over and help her out, and also provide some TLC for the outnumbered grandson. Congrats again! Double ones, that is.
A big welcome to you, Mountain Gem. Please come back often and tell us about you!
Mary, I do know what you mean about deer around here! Glad that DD is okay and has already found another car. Isn't it mating season for the deer? I think so, but not sure. The choir director at our church is legendary around here for either hitting or getting hit by deer. So far the count is 6 over the past few years. And unfortunately, there's little one can do to avoid it when it happens.
Glad you had a good birthday, mac!
Hugs, Kathy
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Welcome Mountain Gem
and Granellie - what stunning quiltwork. You and Barbe58 are truly artistic.
Aly - Hugs.
Isabella, where are you?
3Jays, thinking of you, hoping all's well.
AJ, hope you had a great visit in FL, and thanks for the update.
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Chrissy, this little bird was standing where we were in Coronado today.
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oooooo.... love the photo of the bird ... especially the light on the gentle waves.
Leah, OH the fullness of your life ... having twins in the family is an amazing experience! I wish you lots of energy and joy!
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I had a great time in FL with Barb and her DH. Got to go hear GreenFlash, who are fantastic by the way. Also had time to do some actual reading for the sake of reading. I haven't had time to do that in a very long time. I got some much needed rest and of course a good visit with Barb. Got home and today had a full day of sewing/quilting class then went to pick up Daisy Dog from the vet, she had her teeth cleaned today and this evening her mouth is sore so it was baby asprin and snuggle time with her. Off to bed now. Hope everyone has a good nights rest and has plans with family a/o friends for Thanksgiving. AJ
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So impressed with the creativity here. I'd love to be so inclined. Someone once told me that everyone has an artist hiding inside - mine is still hiding. Fortunately my daughter is clever with knitting. At some point I'd like to post a link to one of her published patterns.
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Granellie, Your quilts are absolutely amazing. Thanks ever so much for sharing.
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purple: i use photobucket, and use copy and paste. there's also a page here to explain how to do it.. use your search option, im sorry, i can't direct you to the right page..
Barbe: i haven't said anything, cause we just got approved from the condo assoc yesterday.. all is on. we don't have a date for the closing, but it'll be dec 17th the latest.. i'm over the moon, but exhausted, and sick, and trying to move.. luckily, lots and lots is being donated, so this will be the last time i'll have to handle a whole bunch!!!
i'll send pix when we get in.. thanx for all the prayers, and crossed everything glals.. it so worked!!!3jays
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3jays, you have to wait another MONTH!?!!?! I thought the 27th of November..shoot!! But you must be pretty organized by now...right? NO????
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Here is a link to a pattern designed by my ever so clever daughter for my birthday. It relates to BC as well. It's a lace scarf she designed for my birthday, with a story.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ammas-scarf
Edited because I forgot how to spell BC!
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I saw an almost accident tonight that still gives me the willies. A teenaged boy ran right in front of a car. He actually leaped for the curb. I was so sure I was going to see him flying in the air. It was so close I wondered if the car brushed him. His mother witnessed it and I'm sure he's in big trouble now. He was staying well out of reach as they walked down the street.
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Lassie11. That is a beautiful lace scarf that your daughter designed...
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Lassie, I didn't know you had bc twice!! Beautiful scarf, lovely words....
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granellie - those are simply beautiful.
and lassie - same with your daughter's patterns. Beautiful.
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Granellie, what absolutely fantastic work you do...HOW do you find time.
Leah ...are you OK over there ??? Things look very hairy on the news, can you and yours be safe ?? Why do people need to be always fighting ?
Alyson. I feel for you with your sister and her problems in your house. It would drive me to drink ! You really need to sort something out for when DH retires, or it will be all out war in your house !! You only have one life.
Trying to put a bit of enthusiasm into Christmas. I just cannot get interested this year, and wish it would pass me by. I shall go to DDs for the day, but it will be mayhem. The house will be full to bursting..so far there will be 21 going. I am taking DH with me, or he will be alone...but...I'd much rather sit at home for the day, feet up, box of chocs, and microwave Christmas dinner. I keep trawling sites on the internet for presents, but don't seem to be able to see what I want. Actually I have no idea what I want as DD and family seem to have everything. Been there, done that, I am at a loss. I have asked DD what they all want, but she says 'anything will do'. Fine. I know anything WILL NOT do for these label conscious kids of today, if I waste money on something without the correct logo it will never get used. I am just looking around my house now, and my nearly 4 yr old Gd has toys galore all over the place...good toys, that someone has spent a lot of money on, and she just has a big basket of them here, plus a collection of dolls which seem to be placed in every nook and cranny of the house. When she comes she hardly gives them the time of day, but woe betide me if I try and shift them ! I think I will have to upset her after Christmas, and move them away. I am sick of dolls watching me eating, sewing, watching TV, and they're even in the bathroom. I feel watched when I go 'spend a penny' or hop in the shower!!!
Isabella.
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