Tuesday, July 15, 2008

One whole year

Who would have thought I would have stuck to blogging for a whole year? I often don't post every day either because I don't think I have anything interesting to say or because I simply don't have enough time. (kinda like running out of money before running out of month!)
The weekend was interesting. I worked on making new cushions for a chair - more on that in another post.
Mr. Wonderful had a high school reunion on Saturday. They had a 'get-together' at the park in the middle of the afternoon then the reunion Saturday evening. I don't know who's bright idea it was to spend two hours in the park, in the afternoon, in the middle of July in Texas! I told them the 'old folks' should have reunions in the fall. Dang but it was HOT. (then yesterday oldest kidlet had a message that they were trying to plan their 10yr reunion - obviously they are a little smarter and planning something in the fall!) Anyway - when we got home from the park we discovered there had been water issues up the road and we had dirty water - oh joy. (and after two hours at the park we both needed a shower!) Once we got through flushing the pipes and waiting for water to heat back up and we were ready to go, we figured out that the a/c wasn't working! Remember - this is July in Texas! Called and left a message for the repair guy and he finally made it out to fix it about 10:00pm (after hours and weekend!) One thing about having grown kidlets living at home is that one of them was here to meet the a/c guy while we went to the reunion. It was starting to cool back down by the time we got home. Yeah!

Okay - now for the good stuff. To celebrate my one year blogaversry I'm going to have a little give-away! A pincushion, pair of marking pins, and a scissor fob (with scissors!)



When I set this blog up I had originally thought I would do my first post on my birthday (frankly I thought it would be harder to set up and I thought I would need the extra days to figure it out - I still haven't figured it all out!) Anyway - I jumped the gun and posted my first post on the 15th so I will draw a name from all the comments on THIS POST. I will draw sometime Sunday (my birthday) afternoon.
I have met some wonderful people through blogging (a few I've even met in person!) It has been a lot of fun - I think I'll stick with it a while longer!
That is it for today!

20 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy blogaversary, Tina!! Wishing you many happy, stitchy blog posts to come... ;o)
Have a wonderful birthday on Sunday!!

Tina said...

Happy Blogaversary!... I am a quiet lurker but have enjoyed your postings.. I am trying to come out of the dark corner of lurkdom and thought now would be a good time to send you a note and say, Your blog makes my day... Each time I read, I feel I know you personally. I only wish I could keep my blog active...lol... Congrats! TinaW from NC

Melissa said...

Hi Tina! Congrats on the 1 yr anniversary. I would love to be considered for your drawing.

Melissa

Teresa said...

I am glad blogging has worked out for you. I read your posts, I just don't always comment. One year WOW!! I was afraid to set up my own blog. It was easier than I thought.

Anonymous said...

Never stop blogging! Your blog makes me feel at home. :) Happy Birthday this weekend, and thanks for the chance to enter the contest! Terry in Arlington
rjbryson@gmail.com

annemarie said...

Wow - one year - that is great. Our air conditioning is not working properly either and it is 96 degrees in Houston today. I am still waiting on air people to come check it out. Hope you have a great birthday.

Anonymous said...

I have gotten to this post several times, but am interrupted by workmen with questions just before I get to comment. So I'm doing it this time! Congratulations! I love your blog, and you, and your sense of humor. Keep on truckin, my friend. And I will keep on reading!
Brenda

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your blogiversary and on the more significant milestone, your birthday! Your blog is beautiful!

Happy, Happy!
Peace,
Terri
aka TerriBoog

Kay said...

Congratulations on your first year of blogging... so glad you are enjoying it. I enjoy your blog, keep up the good work.

Kari (GrannySkywalker) said...

Congrats on your first year blogging! I'm glad we found each other. I enjoy your site - I wish I had more hours in the day so I could spend more time on reading everyone's blogs. I get such a kick out of it. Hope you blog for many more years!!

Kari

Jennifer said...

Happy Blogoversary, and here's hoping for a wonderful birthday!

Sonda said...

Happy Blogoversary! and Happy Birthday, too! Please enter me in your drawing!!

Paula D said...

Happy Blogaversary! Continue all the lovely stitching and blogs!
Paula D

Nicole said...

Happy anniversary. I'd love to win the cute little pin cushion. Finally a place to keep them besides the cheap little plastic box they come in.

Linda said...

Happy Birthday and Happy Blogaversary. Wishes for may more of each. Very special giveaway...please include me. Hugs, Linda

Kathy said...

Congrats on one year of blogging. That is quite an accomplishment. I am like you, I never thought I would last a year either. Many new and wonderful friends from blogging.

Now I know that we are kindred spirits. Our birthdays are even close together. Mine is the following Sunday after yours.

Thanks for offering a gift in hour of your blogging anniversary.

Catty Wampus said...

Happy Anniversary; funny my birtday is July 15th! And Happy Birthday to you too! I am adding you to my blog list; its so addicting!!! Merrie

Henry said...

it's almost your birthday! have a really lovely day! i love this pincushion. i might try to make one like this. pretty pretty!

Anonymous said...

Tina thanks for posting your blog link in the ornament exchange e-mail! I have added you to my favorites and you may have even inspired me to finally start my own stitching/reading blog :)I am off to read more...
Donna G/RI

Anonymous said...

Your in my Favorites, too. I sure hope you continue to blog for years to come. I am a cross- stitcher who really gets more thinking about stitching done than actual stitching, so you inspire me. Have a wonderful birthday!
Annie/TX, too!