Friday, September 14, 2012
Boone Iowa Nationals 2012 ..Larry Hood had a pretty good week :)
So my nephew Larry and several friends and family members just returned from their trip to the Nationals @ Boone Iowa. They really had a great time. I watched the races on-line and it was great coverage and a lot of great racing! Here is a pic of my Nephew from the Boone website.
Everyone who goes to this race can not say enough about how much fun they have and how nice the people are at the track. I'm sure 2013 will be another great trip!
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
The sun is still shining--- look on the bright side decoupage cuff bracelet
Sharing the latest piece that I listed in my Etsy shop today.... :=)
Black and White Decoupage cuff Bracelet vintage rhinestone button fabric flower
The piece of ephemera that I cut out from an antique music book is a refrain from a song about looking on the bright side. It says...
" Our sky may be dark,and our path may be drear,
Yet hope, like an angel of mercy, is near,
And softly she whispers, as onward we glide----
'The sun is still shining--- look on the bright side. '"
So naturally I thought that a flower should be the focal on top of the bracelet :=)
The old vintage rhinestone and black plastic button still shines brightly in the center of the flower.
The cuff is 2" wide and is finished with a few coats of polycrylic but you will still not want to immerse this in water.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Iced cocoa recipe From 1926 Watkins Booklet
I think I use my vintage recipe books and booklets more than my newer ones. I actually like simply reading old recipe books as well. I scanned this page today from a 1926 Watkins Recipe booklet. I remember back in the day being at Mamaws' house when her Watkins Rep came to call. I think it is wonderful that this company is still making products today :)
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Blush Vs. BBQ Chicken
So yes....I have been talking about getting older and about how being a Grandma is one of the biggest joys in my life these days.......
But I still get a bit upset at myself for starting to have the "forgetful" stuff enter my life on an almost every day basis LOL!
So I have recently discovered that "sleep apnea" is actually the cause of some of my forgetfulness so I do have a tiny bit of an excuse hee-hee. In the family business that I am involved in.....everyone still seems to depend on me to "remember" and to "know" and to "stay on top of everything"...simply because that has been the way we have rolled for many years LOL!.....But one of these days and I know it is getting nearer and nearer....I am going to have to "pass that torch" to someone else in the family. And at the same time that I feel really blessed when everyone I work with tells me and says that without me being there everything would simply fall apart.....but at the same time.....how many "days off from work" have I really had where no one called me to ask who this was or what that was or what needed to be done yada yada?......Uhmmmmm I would have to guess about Zero of those days in at least the past ten years hee-hee.
But it's okay....really really....it's just a part of me and a part of my being here----to help my family and the friends who work for us .
But when that "forgetful" factor starts creeping into your life...... you kind of step back and have to accept that this is just a new part of life that you were never accustomed to. LOL!
So this morning I got to work and a couple of hours later when I went into the restroom I was thinking there was a little something different about my face....but couldn't quite put my finger on it...until I realized that I had "forgotten" to apply blush on my cheeks this morning. And I said "Note to self.....start sitting the blush in a more prominent place in the make-up cabinet..but not in front of the deodorant." LOL!
Then hubby called and asked me if I saw any "chicken" any where in the kitchen before I left. (We had BBQ'd and the left-over chicken might have made a yummy little lunch for him today) But nope.....he left it on the counter and didn't put it in his ice-chest this morning before heading out to work.
So I ended up thinking.....hey at least I had a great lunch today LOL!
But I had to drive to Pollo Loco at lunch time to grab my chicken. :)
Hope ya'll have a great rest of the week.
But I still get a bit upset at myself for starting to have the "forgetful" stuff enter my life on an almost every day basis LOL!
So I have recently discovered that "sleep apnea" is actually the cause of some of my forgetfulness so I do have a tiny bit of an excuse hee-hee. In the family business that I am involved in.....everyone still seems to depend on me to "remember" and to "know" and to "stay on top of everything"...simply because that has been the way we have rolled for many years LOL!.....But one of these days and I know it is getting nearer and nearer....I am going to have to "pass that torch" to someone else in the family. And at the same time that I feel really blessed when everyone I work with tells me and says that without me being there everything would simply fall apart.....but at the same time.....how many "days off from work" have I really had where no one called me to ask who this was or what that was or what needed to be done yada yada?......Uhmmmmm I would have to guess about Zero of those days in at least the past ten years hee-hee.
But it's okay....really really....it's just a part of me and a part of my being here----to help my family and the friends who work for us .
But when that "forgetful" factor starts creeping into your life...... you kind of step back and have to accept that this is just a new part of life that you were never accustomed to. LOL!
So this morning I got to work and a couple of hours later when I went into the restroom I was thinking there was a little something different about my face....but couldn't quite put my finger on it...until I realized that I had "forgotten" to apply blush on my cheeks this morning. And I said "Note to self.....start sitting the blush in a more prominent place in the make-up cabinet..but not in front of the deodorant." LOL!
Then hubby called and asked me if I saw any "chicken" any where in the kitchen before I left. (We had BBQ'd and the left-over chicken might have made a yummy little lunch for him today) But nope.....he left it on the counter and didn't put it in his ice-chest this morning before heading out to work.
So I ended up thinking.....hey at least I had a great lunch today LOL!
But I had to drive to Pollo Loco at lunch time to grab my chicken. :)
Hope ya'll have a great rest of the week.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
16 Vintage Antique Optical Lenses in original box
16 Vintage Antique Optical Lenses in original box
I bought a huge lot of these lenses quite awhile ago and am sharing a box of them here. There are 16 lenses in the original box from the Optical Mercy Company. Kansas City,Des Moines, Dallas, Oklahoma City,Memphis, and Wichita are listed on the box and I am assuming these Cities were their outlets. The lenses are 1" by 1 1/2". I have not cleaned them and please note that the box is quite grungy. Some of them still have the stickers on them reading "175" and ".25".
I use them for craft projects, mixed media, pendants, etc. but also have a couple of boxes on display. A neat little blast from the past :)
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Saturday, September 1, 2012
Whooo Hoooo Bro! Congrats on your win again tonight Darrell Hood in the sports Mod yah buddy LOL!
Super proud of my big bro for winning tonight and getting er done! Way to stay glued D.W.....one more race left....good luck on holding onto that points Championship!
also congrats to my Nephew Kyle Hood for 2 wins in a row and a great 3rd place finish tonight!
"There was one fast way around in the 25-lap Sport Mod feature -- the bottom groove -- and Darrell Hood was practically glued to that portion of the track
Hood moved into the lead of the eighth lap and stayed there the rest of the way for his third win as he extended his points lead over Robbie Witwer.
David Childress came close making a pass, putting on heavy pressure until spinning with two laps left.
Taylor Paddock finished second, followed by Nick Spainhoward, Loren DeArmond and Jordan Hagar."
Sep 01 2012 11:12 PM
also congrats to my Nephew Kyle Hood for 2 wins in a row and a great 3rd place finish tonight!
"There was one fast way around in the 25-lap Sport Mod feature -- the bottom groove -- and Darrell Hood was practically glued to that portion of the track
Hood moved into the lead of the eighth lap and stayed there the rest of the way for his third win as he extended his points lead over Robbie Witwer.
David Childress came close making a pass, putting on heavy pressure until spinning with two laps left.
Taylor Paddock finished second, followed by Nick Spainhoward, Loren DeArmond and Jordan Hagar."
Sep 01 2012 11:12 PM
Johnson claims Hobby Stock win
BY MIKE GRIFFITH California staff writer mgriffith@bakersfield.com
Chad Johnson celebrated his fourth Hobby Stock victory Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway while Ryan Reed was just happy to finish.
Johnson's win came on the JDRF Night at the third-mile clay oval as Reed, though his non-profit organization, Ryan's Mission, was raising money and awareness for JDRF. Reed, a type 1 diabetic, is a rookie on the ARCA racing season and was making his first start on dirt.
Johnson's win came on the JDRF Night at the third-mile clay oval as Reed, though his non-profit organization, Ryan's Mission, was raising money and awareness for JDRF. Reed, a type 1 diabetic, is a rookie on the ARCA racing season and was making his first start on dirt.
Johnson and point leader Jimmy Irwin bumped and rubbed in a battle for the lead midway point of the 25-lap race and that was foremost on John's mind afterward.
"I'm sure he thought I didn't give him enough room when I got by him in then four (on lap 13) but I had plenty of room and he turned down on me," Johnson said.
Johnson shot into the lead at that point as Irwin fought to keep from spinning as he darted through the infield and gave chase.
Johnson kept Irwin at bay, except for three cautions, during which Irwin apparently expressed his displeasure to Johnson.
Irwin, the points leader, finished second, followed by Tyler Johnson, Perrin Kootstra and Steven Johnson.
As for Reed, he ran near the back of the field, doing a 360-spin on the second lap before finding his rhythm.
"It was a lot different, but I had a lot of fun and kept the car in one piece and that's what it was all about," he said of his dirt-track experience. "I'm looking forward to next year."
Robby Sawyer raced to his second straight victory in IMCA Modified action.
Sawyer inherited the lead on the 19th lap after second-running Rick Childress Jr. got into the back of leader Joey Yantis, causing both cars to spin.
Once in the lead Sawyer pulled away from the field. Justin Schweitzer was second with Brad Pounds third.
There was one fast way around in the 25-lap Sport Mod feature -- the bottom groove -- and Darrell Hood was practically glued to that portion of the track
Hood moved into the lead of the eighth lap and stayed there the rest of the way for his third win as he extended his points lead over Robbie Witwer.
David Childress came close making a pass, putting on heavy pressure until spinning with two laps left.
Taylor Paddock finished second, followed by Nick Spainhoward, Loren DeArmond and Jordan Hagar.
Brian Childress ended a stretch of tough races with a victory in the 20-lap American Stock feature, his second of the season.
"We've just had a (tough) year," said Childress. "Just bad luck."
Other drivers suffered bad luck this time out, which helped Childress take the lead on lap 14. He was not challenged after that, winning by several car lengths.
Dale Fry Sr. was second, followed by Scott Cason, Traci Childress and points leader Matt Lewis.
Doug Shepherd raced to his fourth win of the season in the 20-lap Mini Stock feature and moved within two points of Darren Sherman in the championship battle.
Shepherd passed Gary Spiller with five laps remaining then held off Spiller in a two-lap dash to the checkered flag following a late caution.
Kyle Hood, who won the last two races, finished third with Sherman fourth.
Jarrett Kramer of Spring Valley passed Dan Hilberg on the final lap to win the 20-lap "Civil War" feature between the Californian Lightning Springs and BCRA Sprints.
Hilberg led most of the race but was caught by Kramer in traffic as the white flag fell. Hilberg took the high line in turn three, Kramer went low and took the lead as the tow headed into turn four. Dakota Albright finished third.
"I'm sure he thought I didn't give him enough room when I got by him in then four (on lap 13) but I had plenty of room and he turned down on me," Johnson said.
Johnson shot into the lead at that point as Irwin fought to keep from spinning as he darted through the infield and gave chase.
Johnson kept Irwin at bay, except for three cautions, during which Irwin apparently expressed his displeasure to Johnson.
Irwin, the points leader, finished second, followed by Tyler Johnson, Perrin Kootstra and Steven Johnson.
As for Reed, he ran near the back of the field, doing a 360-spin on the second lap before finding his rhythm.
"It was a lot different, but I had a lot of fun and kept the car in one piece and that's what it was all about," he said of his dirt-track experience. "I'm looking forward to next year."
Robby Sawyer raced to his second straight victory in IMCA Modified action.
Sawyer inherited the lead on the 19th lap after second-running Rick Childress Jr. got into the back of leader Joey Yantis, causing both cars to spin.
Once in the lead Sawyer pulled away from the field. Justin Schweitzer was second with Brad Pounds third.
There was one fast way around in the 25-lap Sport Mod feature -- the bottom groove -- and Darrell Hood was practically glued to that portion of the track
Hood moved into the lead of the eighth lap and stayed there the rest of the way for his third win as he extended his points lead over Robbie Witwer.
David Childress came close making a pass, putting on heavy pressure until spinning with two laps left.
Taylor Paddock finished second, followed by Nick Spainhoward, Loren DeArmond and Jordan Hagar.
Brian Childress ended a stretch of tough races with a victory in the 20-lap American Stock feature, his second of the season.
"We've just had a (tough) year," said Childress. "Just bad luck."
Other drivers suffered bad luck this time out, which helped Childress take the lead on lap 14. He was not challenged after that, winning by several car lengths.
Dale Fry Sr. was second, followed by Scott Cason, Traci Childress and points leader Matt Lewis.
Doug Shepherd raced to his fourth win of the season in the 20-lap Mini Stock feature and moved within two points of Darren Sherman in the championship battle.
Shepherd passed Gary Spiller with five laps remaining then held off Spiller in a two-lap dash to the checkered flag following a late caution.
Kyle Hood, who won the last two races, finished third with Sherman fourth.
Jarrett Kramer of Spring Valley passed Dan Hilberg on the final lap to win the 20-lap "Civil War" feature between the Californian Lightning Springs and BCRA Sprints.
Hilberg led most of the race but was caught by Kramer in traffic as the white flag fell. Hilberg took the high line in turn three, Kramer went low and took the lead as the tow headed into turn four. Dakota Albright finished third.
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