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| You can see the machine also my processed Christmas Cards off to the side more on that later. |
Now onto why I am posting so late and it has just gone midnight here so sorry Mrs Dunnit but I have been really, really busy, my backyard has been bulldozed literally, well bob catted actually. It was a disaster, in the backyard and we have had contractors coming and going and decided to bite the bullet and get it fixed up, we needed a new fence desperately and the neighbours have been putting us off for years, but we pushed them into it and they had no choice. So the yard is going, going, oooopppps gone. Just a dirt pile now except for my beautiful Nashi tree and my Lime tree. Even the clothes line has been pulled down and chucked.
You can see my dear dad in the stripped shirt supervising the job, actually the man driving the bobcat is a long time friend of his that we got in to do the job and they were like children in a candy shop. 60 Tonne of dirt and waste got taken away from the yard, now that is a huge amount and yes it is a huge yard.
In the mean time the lord of the manor was contented that I was not using my office chair and took over residence, isn't he beautiful! this is my cat Ditto. I do wonder if he was comfortable..........
So below is the desk shot taken tonight and the pile of cards for the volunteers cut out, embossed and in need of assemblage. I have completed all of them colouring and all, bar 26, so all going good, the decision to go with the white, green and red was the most popular, so that is what they are.
So that is me this week, sorry about the long post, just started this new filming contract for the Great Australian Bake Off and working on it now until December 21. Might find it difficult to post and visit but I will do my best possible.
Oh and I nearly forgot to add that I had a little accident last Friday and fell off the roof of the house the ladder broke and collapsed from underneath me when I was about to step onto the roof and I fell to the ground landing on my feet. Woooooow it was a fall, I have a limp and really sore legs but nothing broken, only now been able to walk around in the last day. Today much better...... No my husband didn't get on the roof because he suffers from Vertigo and I can't torture him like that. All in ok, just lucky..........
Why am I showing you and telling you all this, why don't you head on over to Mrs Dunnitt's and see why it is a wonderful place to get lost and escape, oh and also to spy on others.......... Visit the Stamping Ground to find out more.
bye for now and happy WOYWW everyone.
Eliza
26 comments:
Hi there Eliza...I am so glad your Vagabond arrived!!Oh my gosh You fell off the roof!! I am so glad you are ok!! i must say i am impressed...handy lady and a card maker to boot...my gosh those are piles of cards!! Don't you get bored doing a whole production like that?
keep well love from Athens
Zeffy 109
Great news all around in this post!! You survived the roof fall (phew!), Yoda's sight will be saved and your new Vagabond showed up. Yay for all that!!!!
Hope the GABO show goes well - it's a huge hit over here :D
Hugs, LLJ #58 xx
YAY! You got a new vagabond! I still use a cuttlebug, and TH's dies work fine in it. I know, I'm still in the stone age!!
How did you get a picture of Kitty? Did he come to visit you? The only difference between him and Ditto that I can see is Kitty is fatter. And Yoda, poor thing! He is a fighter!
Your cards look awesome!!!
We are getting a snow storm now, starting tonight. I hope it does/doesn't take the tree down. If it takes it it will be good, as long as it doesn't reach the house. If it doesn't, then we will have to, I think. The insurance is being stupid right now.
Have a good one!
xxDaniella#35
YAY so happy they came through and got you a new one. Hopefully it works super for you.
#15
oh my word, so glad you areok, that is a long way to fall and still be ok. Hubby took a fall down the wet stairs yesterday and has a whopping big bruise on his hinney to show for it. Nah I wont post it on my blog lol. Cant wait to see your backyard and what will become of it
Bridget #8
opps and forgot the best news of all NEW VAGABOND whoo hooo it was too much money to not pursue it, I knew you'd get it
Bridget #8
I'm so glad you survived the fall and are doing better! That must have been scary...My son won't let me even try to get on the roof because I fell several years ago, getting into an oversized moving van, and it scared him terribly, so I can't put him through that. But he won't get up there either! lol So we wait for one of my brothers to come by. They're skinny little young things and they just hop right up there! Anyways, glad to see how much progress you've made on your project and your new Vagabond, like you I hope it works well. The project in your backyard didn't take away that beautiful japonica camelia tree did it? Or is that tree in your front yard? Such a beautiful tree...soon you'll have a beautiful backyard to boot, huh? Well, I hope the project goes smoothly and turns out marvelously. And that Yoda sure is blessed to have such a caring owner now, even if he doesn't like the drops you're still giving them to him for his own good and that takes some doing, I bet. :) "Talk" to you later and thanks for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment already. :) Deeyll
I didn't woyww this week but will be poping by a few blog friends tomorrow. Had to say how pleased I was that you got a result, quickly, over the Vagabond.
What is it about cats and office chairs ..our Rusty is curled up on mine as my rear leaves the chair.xx
You're one lucky girl that you didn't break a hip or something! Good to hear Yoda is on the mend again. And yes my girls sleep like Ditto, broke neck on the back posture! LOL And they snore whilst doing so... Love the cards! That's my fave SU stamp set. My Christmas cards will be featuring this stamp. Happy WOYWW and stay off the roof! Nan 19
my what a week and glad to hear you didn't get hurt after your nasty fall good luck with the vagabond love the packaging and the cat made me LOL 2nd place to a pc !!.. no chance he isn't going to let that happen . have a great and happy week... ps the cards are lovely love the stamp x #67
Happy WOYWW and so glad you are ok after your fall. You are really lucky not to do yourself some serious injury. Both me and hubby have vertigo, so we leave high up jobs to someone else! Look forward to seeing pics of the finished yard. That Vagabond looks great in the box - just the packaging is exciting. Ali x #63
2nd attempt - my computer is playing up tonight. Happy WOYWW. So glad you are ok after the fall - very lucky you didn't break anything. The Vagabond looks fab in its box - even the packaging is inspirational. Look forward to seeing the piccies of the finished yard. Ali x #63
I loved your post! Poor Yoda, glad you've found out what's bothering him and that he's on the road to recovery. I agree with Zeffy too, that's an amazing production you've got going on - I've yet to make the second of a pair of handwarmers I knitted recently!! Hope you're not too sore tomorrow, enjoy the rest of your week x
Men and their toys, no matter what their age, they sure love playing...errr working! Ditto looks like he is trying to claim the entire chair, perhaps making sure Yoday can't join him? Poor Yoda, so thankful he has a great new loving home, I think he is afraid to let you go! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
looks like quite a production of cards you have going on, love your little helper as well.
did your vagabond go poof and billow smoke? Mine did that a while ago, sizzix were great and my new machine touch wood has been fine x
Eliza, I'm exhausted after reading that post.
(May I please point out that you landed on your feet, much as your two handsome kitties might have??)
Congratulations on the new Vagabond, how great they came through!
:)trisha
#129ish this week
Glad you got your Vagabond replaced. Ocuh falling of the roof really must hurt so go careful! Look forward to seeing your transformed yard, men and their toys! Take care Zo xx 83
Congratulations on getting the replacement Vagabond! Oh and the cards are lovely, that was my favourite combo. BJ#30
I can't beleive you landed on your feet! Thank goodness nothing broken. Have fun with the new Vagabond! What a job those cards must have been.
Hugs!
Hi Eliza
I think it may be my first time visiting your blog - but hello!
Seems you had an issue with a vagabond machine - and now seems to be fixed. All good.
How on earth is your ginger cat still on that chair- he seems to be hanging off quite a bit. Oh, how funny are they. I have 2 cats too. And two dogs.
Gosh - falling off the roof (well, kinda) and landing on your feet - you could really have damaged your shins or ankles... if you're saying nothing is broken - then it was your lucky day and someone was looking over you maybe!
Poor 2nd mr pussy cat. I've heard of conjunctivitus because I've had it as a child - even if I can't spell it?! But if a vet is saying it's only the second case he's seen in 25 year - wow. Really hope he recovers soon - he's lucky to have you to care for him.
Happy WOYWW
Paula x x x (#60)
Hiya, I don't think I've been to your desk before, so hello!
What lovely cats you have - how on earth is that first cat still on that chair the way he's laid. Reminds me of the funny cats you get on the internet or on Youtube! Aren't they funny! Sorry about your poorly little puss. Let's hope that the drops and TLC see that he makes a recovery. I've never heard of his condition - but have personal experience of conjunctivitis - even if I can't necessarily spell it!
So glad you are ok after your fall... you could have done some serious damage!
Good on Sizzix for coming though with a new machine for you - hope it lasts a long time.
Eliza.. Am so thankful that you didn't do any permanent damage in your fall, gracious how lucky you were..but you poor thing, getting over that sort of shock takes a while. Good on you with Yoda, what a saviour you are. Our Hreat British Bake off has finished..one of the best profs we have in my opinion, hope amongst all the hard work that you can enjoy it!!
I forgot to y, there are gals here I the UK who are on their fourth Vagabonds...all replaced by Sizzix, so don't give up if it doesn't work out. t would seem that the electrical adjustments for various countries simpy can't be do e as cheaply as they want!!
Hi Eliza!
Glad you got the vagabond sorted - huh you are one busy girl! So much stuff going on - your lovely cats are lucky to have you - especially Yoda - poor thing you are his saviour!
Have a lovely week!
Hugs,
Cardarian
A very interesting post - you have certainly had an eventful time recently. I hope this Vagabond lives up to expectation and you have many years of faithful service from it. And I am so glad Yoda is on the mend - our Bonnie suffers from ear problems and does not like the drops either so I can imagine only too well the grief you are getting for administering eye drops too - it's for their own good :)) Elizabeth, later than ever, x #75
Hi Eliza! I missed you last week being I was in hospital, so I've just had a totally enjoyable time visiting your post from that week and this. I am sorry about your fall, tho, heavens! And sorry to hear that Yoda had a close call. You are his angel for sure.
Your cards are stunning, Eliza, both in their design and execution, and in the sheer quantity of them! Well done!!
Have a great couple of weeks as I won't be on WOYWW next week with our Thanksgiving keeping me in the kitchen! Continued good luck with all things re the Bake Off Show!
And I do hope nothing residual pops up from your ghastly fall. That was a close one, girl! Darnell #41
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