Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Verde Canyon Railroad
Since her husbands retirement one of my sisters is living in the Cottonwood area of Arizona. This is the closest we have lived to each other since we were kids. Our visits are frequent and filled with fun and laughter.
On one such visit during the spring of this year we spent an afternoon on the Verde Canyon Railroad. It was a great way to spend the afternoon. On the train you are greeted with drinks and snacks. The ride is filled with views of the river and the canyon. During the ride you can stay in enclosed cars with comfy seats or go outside to open air cars where someone will explain all about the area and the history of what you are looking at.
Would I do this again? Sure! I want to be able to go on some of the special themed rides. If you are interested and in the area, this link is (Link)for the train schedule calendar. Use it to find out when you can go on a Wine Tasting or Beer Tasting ride. Sometimes Eagles or other raptors are part of the trip. You can take a morning, afternoon or evening ride while celebrating holidays like Halloween, Christmas or New Years Eve.
If you find yourself in the Sedona area of Arizona consider this for one of the activities for you, your family or your travel companions during the time spent here.
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arizona,
cottonwood,
sedona,
train rides,
verde canyon railroad
Monday, August 22, 2022
The Things You Do For Love
There are many things I do for love day in and day out. If I didn't have Jim and our shared home to care for my life could be so different but definitely not in a good way. I know that I would easily slip into being a Netflix binging, knitting and/or crocheting, popcorn for dinner night owl. So for him and my own sanity and health I try not to slip into those ways.
Another thing I did for love is going to the post office tomorrow. A granddaughter asked for a cow. We looked on Etsy at patterns and she chose this one. It is made with Bernat's Blanket Yarn. For someone who thinks of worsted as a thick yarn this wasn't my favorite thing to make. I like shawls and afghans and other projects that do not have lots of pieces that need to be attached to finish the project. But for her I did it and it is boxed and waiting for a ride to the post office in the morning.
Next family project is for a niece who asked for ear warmers. They will be used by her through Colorado winters. The pattern we found for that is on Ravelry, is crocheted, and uses sport weight yarn. I am looking forward to shopping for yarn to make it and then getting started. I do need to remember she said any color but green.
Back with more again soon. Take care and stay cozy!
Labels:
crocheting,
family,
knitting,
popcorn,
the things we do for love
Friday, August 5, 2022
Sunflowers Collection on Zazzle
Sunflowers, the Kansas state flower, and a flower I find so beautiful just watching them follow the sun through the day makes me smile. Kansas, where I was born, made many in the nation proud this week when the voters chose to keep choice a real thing in their state. Although my parents moved our family to California when I was 8, this week I am proud to have my roots there.
A while back I created a collection on Zazzle that showcases these sun loving flowers on lots of amazing finds. It seems fitting to share them with you today. Take a look at just a few examples.
Would you fancy having your sunflowers on your cup of tea each morning?
What about on a recipe binder for your favorite cook?
How about a cute personalized way to carry you library books or shopping?
For some reason this one makes me smile while imagining a much younger me rolling down the sidewalk. Isn't this skateboard deck design just wonderful?
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coffee cup,
great gifts from zazzle,
recipe binder,
skateboard,
sunflowers,
tea mug,
tote bag,
zazzle,
zazzle affiliate
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
In the Garden
Earlier this year Jim brought home packets of watermelon seeds and cantaloupe seeds. The watermelon never really took off but the cantaloupe vines have taken off. We have the first fruits forming now and lots of flowers for more and that makes me so happy. (I am easy to please.)
Here's a peek...
Isn't it cute? I can't wait but I must. Melons are my favorites, honey dew, watermelon and cantaloupe, love them all. Does anyone have any tips for making sure we get nice juicy melons?
Friday, July 29, 2022
Elizabeth Drumm introduces herself and the reason for her shop on Etsy, Wolle's Yarn Creations, with the following words.
I learned to knit when I was 12, proudly joining the knitting ranks of my mother and grandmother. I have fond memories of holidays and family gatherings when we would all knit together.
Nowadays I am either knitting or creating new yarns for the shop. I really like playing with colors and trying out new colorways, which of course leads to more knitting.
I have had this shop in my favorites list for a very long time. Someday, when I am not knitting or crocheting for my shop, I may splurge on yarn from this shop for a special personal project just for me. I love the way she uses colors in her yarns. You can choose from bright and bold or pastels, heathered solids or calming neutral ombre looks. The fibers she works in include cotton and cotton blends with silk or bamboo. These all sound perfect for warm weather knitting to fit my Arizona life.
I am sharing this shop with you today because I believe that sharing creates good karma. This can act the same way as passing on a smile. I plan to be more consistent about sharing favorite on Fridays. Some may be from Etsy, like today, or any other thing that catches my eye anywhere on the web or in my life.
In the meantime I invite you to share in the comments if you have a favorite Etsy shop. Feel free to leave a link to the shop so I can check it out.
Labels:
crocheting,
etsy,
fiber art,
knitting,
wolle's yarn creations,
yarn
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Friday, July 8, 2022
Friday Favorites National Parks
I have decided that Fridays are perfect days to share my favorite things. So far I have shared a book and a Etsy shop. I have a lot of things I like so who knows what may show up here on my Friday favorites day posts.
Today I am sharing my love of National Parks. If you check out previous posts you know that I lived near Yellowstone and Grand Teton for a few years and loved it.
Today I am sharing a video from a park close to where I grew up in Southern California. I have not set a foot into this park but have seen parts of it from the mainland shore and from the deck of a boat. This park is Channel Islands National Park. The video below gives a great introduction to this wonderful place.
Wallace Stegner, the author and historian said, "National parks are the best idea we ever had. Absolutely American, absolutely democratic, they reflect our best."
Absolutely, Mr. Stegner, I agree!
Do you have a favorite park, national, state, county or city? Leave a comment to share yours.
Back with more again soon.
Take care and stay cozy!
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