new to squidoo

I made my first lens today.

I think I did pretty well considering I had no idea what a lens, or module, or plexo was.

Check me out on Squidoo. I think I will like the place. Once I get the hang of it.

my gaited horse

The weather was gorgeous today so I asked hubby to videotape me riding a few times up and down the driveway. Trying to get some critique of his gait from some folks online.

First video is a clip of Titan gaiting down the driveway, repeated in slow motion to see the footfall pattern.

Second clip, we are gaiting toward barn, and he is heavy on the bit, so I give him a chance to gallop and stretch his legs. I love his "fourth gear" ... kick once and hold on tight!

He was REALLY annoyed with the dog circling us and nipping at his tail!

face recognition software

This is not the most accurate little tool, but it sure is fun to play with.

Yeah, I look JUST like that second chick from the top left. Trust me.

Hubba hubba hubby. Now I know why I like the Mummy movies. That Oded guy could be his twin.

Use a few different photos of yourself for the best results. If it matches you with Angelina Jolie from more than one photo, you might want to take the next flight to Hollywood, baby!

family holiday project :)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLEECE CROWNS FOR CHEMO PATIENTS

Start with one piece of blanket fleece approximately 12 by 18 inches. Fold in half lengthwise. Cut strips 1/2 to 1 inch wide on the long side (open end) approximately 3 inches each in length and tie a knot in every other pair of strips. Put three matching holes in each short open end, at each top, middle and bottom. Take a strip of fleece approx. 1/4 inch by 6 inches and place through the three holes as if you were lacing a shoe and then tie.

The final product is a crown which goes on top of the child's head with the frayed part on top. The crowns keep the patient's head warm and many of the patients wear their crowns throughout their hospital stay. Note that when buying the fleece fabric it's best buy smaller prints or solid colors. (Large crowns are done exactly the same way only the measurements would be approximately 2 inches larger all the way around.)

We had the kids make a bunch of these this weekend when we got together for Thanksgiving. We learned the hard way that the material only stretches one way, so we have lots of "baby" sized crowns, so watch out for that or make them a little longer than 18-20 inches in length. The kids really had fun doing this, and many of them want to make another one to keep for themselves!

idea from here

Michigan's Proposal 3

How many people will vote no on Prop. 3 because doves are "peaceful" and give not a moment's thought to diving into their Thanksgiving turkey?

Vote based on fact, not emotion. Vote yes on 3.

The lies and rhetoric of the anti-3 crowd do not phase me in the least.

HSUS is about a baby step behind PeTA. They oppose legislation that would strengthen penalities for animal rights terrorism. Make no mistake, they are 100% anti-hunting. No matter how many times Pacelle eats his words in order to keep donations flowing in.

3600 miles

My sister and family crossed the country on bike this summer! 3600 miles in two months. I am so proud of them all.

Check out the trip journal.


Washington, June 9:


Maine, August 9:

myspace

Going to try out this myspace thingie.

Tom is my only friend ... please add me!

freelief.com designs

;)

double pirate wedding

Now that I've had a few days to collect my thoughts and catch up, time to share my eventful wedding weekend. :)


Prisoners brought in. In shackles. By executioner. (Nice touch, eh?)


Brides enter. Whispering and giggling the whole way.


Will ye have each other?


Attempting to get through the vows without losing it ...


... unsuccessfully.


Aye, pirate and wench.


Lightning and thunder during the other couples’ vows was a nice touch.


Happy pillaging!


Our treasure chest runneth over.

These are all stills from the video, our photographer didn’t show up. Had an absolute blast despite everything that could have gone better. It stopped raining long enough for the ceremony to be held outside at the lake. Tons of great food, way too much rum, debauchery well into the next morn. Lots of our friends want to have a big group campout at the same place next year. :)

United 93

I hope to see it and I hope it is as good as I expect it will be and I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/united93/

I got married.

Did I forget to mention that?

No, it isn't summer yet. But we are still getting married this summer. June, actually.

We just did the legal stuff, got that out of the way. January 4.

The fun stuff is going to be in June. ;)